There was a moment of silence in the vast hall. The bonfire flickered in the hall, illuminating the two kings and casting the deepest shadows. The shadows swayed, but the people were silent. Avitt raised the ceramic cup and drank tea quietly. Shulot looked at the statue of the god and silently recited scriptures.
It wasn't until the cup was finished that King Avit put down the cup and spoke calmly.
"The four northern armies suffered heavy casualties during the Eastern Expedition. They also handed over a thousand elite fire warriors, which is considered to be the limit and cannot be consumed anymore. When I return to the capital, the warriors of these four armies will disband and return Each state. Of course, the remaining more than 10,000 militiamen in the legions of the four states can be given to you to garrison camps or transport grain and grass."
The Eastern Expedition is over, and the city-state warriors from the four northern states are about to go home. They were forced to attack the city, and the casualties were too heavy. They were already full of complaints and could no longer press, otherwise they would really rebel. As for the conscripted militiamen, they can suffer a little longer.
In the world of Central America, the endurance of the militiamen was much higher than that of the Celestial Empire, and was roughly equivalent to that of Tianzhu or ancient Egypt. The reason is that on the one hand, they believe in the gods, fear the divinity of the descendants of gods, obey the guidance of the priests, and pursue peace after death. On the other hand, they lacked meat, lacked training, and had no crossbows or bronze soldiers. In front of warriors who have been trained for many years, the resistance of militiamen is usually not worth mentioning. They can be easily suppressed, and naturally they are not considered "human".
Of course, the spear militia and longbow militia formed by the kingdom, which can defeat the samurai, are not included in this list.
"Yes. This time I went north, and I brought 8,000 Yuyans, 8,000 Flowers and Trees, and 4,000 Imperial Guards, a total of 20,000 people. These legions are not enough to control the two countries, but together with tens of thousands of militiamen , but it’s more than enough to besiege two snake cities!”
Shulot looked at the king and replied seriously. The king should have already had information about the movements of the Southern Route Army.
"There are 30,000 warriors and militiamen left in the two southern states. They must guard various cities and guard against the Mixtecs. They cannot move lightly for the time being. However, the Shenshi City in the southeast has seen the power of the alliance's troops and sent out The envoy surrenders. Most of the Mixtec people are timid. When the Black Wolf's legion returns north, they can send another legion to go north..."
"Ha! The two sides of the head rat betrayed the suzerain... The Mixtecs and the Zapotecs are both grass rats hiding in the mountains and forests!"
Hearing this, flames flashed in Avitt's eyes.
"When I return to the capital, stabilize the alliance situation, and save food for a few more years, the alliance will send out troops again, sweeping nine hundred miles south to the Oaxaca Valley! I will sacrifice in the pyramid temple of Mount Alban Descendants of the gods in the clouds, set up the emblem of the Lord God!"
"Nine hundred miles south to conquer the Oaxaca Valley?"
Shulot was shocked. He raised his head, looked at the king's cold expression, pursed his lips, and wisely did not speak.
The Oaxaca Valley is the home of the Zapotec people, located in the southeast of the edge of the world. Historically, King Avit led his warriors on an expedition thousands of miles south, all the way to the edge of the Oaxaca Valley, and even came into contact with the Mayan tribe in Guatemala. However, the brutality of that conquest and the huge losses in the rainforest march...
"Teacher, the eastern city-state of Totonak has undergone some changes during the Eastern Expedition. What should we do?"
Hearing this question, Avitt pondered for a while and did not answer immediately. According to his thoughts, the Totonak people were also unbelievable. During their Eastern Expedition, they were encouraged by the holy city of Cholula and gathered tens of thousands of warriors, secretly threatening the North Route Army.
However, from beginning to end, these coastal city-states never had a direct conflict with the Mexica Alliance. After the alliance captured Tree Snake City, the neighboring Totonak tribe immediately withdrew their warriors and presented tributes. In other words, these subsidiary city-states were quite respectful and smart, and did not directly offend the majesty of the alliance. The direct offenders were the two southern ministries that sent troops to rebel.
"Sooner or later, all the Totonac tribes will have to be cleaned up. But now, the first ones to be punished are the Southern Mixtec and Zapotec, the so-called two tribes in the clouds!"
After a moment, Avitt's eyes sharpened and he made a decision.
"Send envoys to ask the Totonak states to convert to the Lord God, hand over the descendants of the gods, and take them to the capital city in the lake as hostages! As for other punishments... Shulot, it's up to you!"
"Do your will!"
Shulot bowed his head to the ground and bowed respectfully. His eyes flashed as he thought of the locations of Totonak's various ministries, and suddenly a thought buried deep in his heart came to his mind.
"The punishment of the ministries of the seaside...the outlet of the East..."
"Yes. After I return to the capital, the western Wesochinco state will be handed over to Stanley, the commander of the Eagles. He also has a royal army and a city-state army under his command. If necessary, he can come to support For you."
King Avit lowered his eyes slightly and returned to the topic. Although Wesochinco State was captured by the Alliance's partial forces, the remaining Tlaxcala tribes in the mountains have not yet been cleared.
Avitt had intended to hand these two legions into the hands of Shulot. But after thinking for a long time, out of the king's instinct, he still separated the military power of Wesochinco State from Tlaxcala State. Wesochinco State controls the western key points, which actually maintains the grain route to Tlaxcala State, which is a tacit guarantee of mutual understanding.
"The frog god Xochipili said that wise elders would never put the godly venison in front of young hounds. Young hounds do not need to be tested, and they may not be able to withstand the test..."
"Okay! I will cooperate with Captain Stanley to stabilize the situation in the two northern states!"
Xiulote nodded, thinking in his mind. Perhaps, the business of trading Dingkou can also be done with the two legions to the west.
The two kings talked about this, and the major events after the Eastern Expedition have been decided. The direction of the world and the life and death of all peoples can only be decided by a single word among the true superiors.
After discussing military and political matters, the atmosphere in the palace relaxed. Avitt made a gesture, and the guards brought more drinks, dried fruits, and some snacks and snacks. The two of them ate and drank casually and talked about the royal family's daily life.
"After the elder passed away, my uncle Kakamatsu inherited the position of chief minister. My uncle has always kept a low profile, rarely participating in major alliance affairs, and not interfering in important positions. He will be given more of the spoils of this Eastern Expedition... .”
"Okay! My uncle presided over the wedding between Alyssa and I, and he is also my elder. I have a pair of turquoise armbands, which are smooth and clear, about the size of a human head. They are said to have the effect of calming the mind and refreshing the mind. I entrust you to give them to my uncle! ..."
With a smile on his face, Shulot said that he always felt grateful for his great-uncle Kakamazin. Avitt nodded slightly, thinking of the long-term enfeoffment plan, his expression flashed, and he spoke again.
"After this year, little Quitlahuak will be thirteen years old and can be engaged to noble girls from various states. During this Eastern Expedition, in order to avoid threats from the back, I detained the wives of Huastaq's southern states. Chief...now that the Eastern Campaign is basically over, let Little Kuitlahuak marry a princess from the Huastec city-state to appease their hearts."
Little Quitlahuac was the younger brother of Montezuma II and the legitimate heir of the late king Asaya Catal. Historically, he was supported by the nobles of the capital to fight against the invading Spanish. He drove Cortes out of the capital and pursued him for hundreds of miles. But more than two months later, he died of smallpox spread by the colonists.
Hearing this, Shulot's eyes moved slightly. He didn't know much about Quatlawac, and these royal marriages were now decided by the king. But when it comes to the Huastecs, he also has his own ideas, but he just has to make the best of the situation.
"Teacher, there are more than ten large Huastec tribes in the south. Who do you prefer in the marriage of Cuitlahuac?"
After hearing this question, Avitt pondered for a moment. Soon, a respectful and older face appeared in his mind.
"Then...the Silver Crow Tribe!"
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