"Sun City, Salt Lake City, Alpine City... three royal legions, 24,000 warriors... sit in the three southern states, nominally intimidating the disloyal Mixtec tribes..."
The map of the long river of Tulsas was spread out on the desk. Shulot pursed his lips and stared at the three royal legions, which were at key positions that could go south at any time and cut off the long river. He was silent for a long time, then suddenly looked at Eckart and asked seriously.
"Eckart, where are the royal regiments of the alliance currently stationed? I want the latest news!"
"Master, there are more than 50,000 direct warriors in the alliance. Among them, there are six standing warrior legions of 8,000 people, one of which is a bronze armor battle group and one is a longbow battle group. A noble war group of more than 2,000 people The regiment is composed of glorious jaguar and eagle warriors. A 4,000-strong bodyguard, drawn from the elites of various city-states and surrendered soldiers, was newly established only two years ago. The last one is composed of 4,000 soldiers. The temple legion is mainly composed of the most elite elder guards and temple guards, and is jointly commanded by the priests of the God of War..."
The captain of the guard, Ekart, looked solemn. He took out nine jade talismans and placed them one after another on the alliance map as nine royal legions.
"After the New Year Festival, three royal legions went south, including the Bronze Armor and Longbow Legions, and stationed in the three southern states. One royal legion went west to sit in Sourwood City in the west, and also controlled the upper reaches of the Leman River. One royal legion The legion went north to suppress Xiajin City, supervise the division and migration of the Xiajin family, and 'persuade' the last stubborn nobles. There is also a royal legion, sitting in Oak City in the land of Tlaxcala in the east, to maintain the alliance and go to the Four Snakes The city’s main thoroughfares also ensure crucial food transportation and supplies… In short, there are one city-state each in the east, north, and west, and three in the south, which is where the six standing legions are stationed!”
"As for the noble battle group, the Broken Hair Guards, and the Temple Legion, the most elite senior warriors of the more than 10,000 alliances are always guarding the capital city in the lake. Unless they encounter special circumstances or the king personally marches, they will generally not Leave the capital."
"Six branches are always ready to go out to foreign countries, and three elite branches guard the capital. Such an arrangement..."
The alliance's map is filled with jade talismans, which are the most powerful symbols of force in Central America. After two years of repairs and reforms, this huge force was once again ready for battle. And with Avitt's ambition, he will never delay his conquest of the world!
"Ekart, have the city-state legions of the four northern states of the alliance been mobilized?"
"Head of the family! I haven't received such news yet... Since the centralization reform of the God King, the legions of the four states have been disbanded. The leader of the Xiajin clan has just died, and the transfer of titles and changes to the nobles of each state is still being vigorously promoted. Not completely finished…”
"Witness the Lord God! I see... Your first goal right now is to centralize power and reform, especially the transfer of titles to the nobles of the three southern states..."
Looking at the map of the world and the layout of the various royal legions, Shulot pondered for a moment and quickly understood Avitt's plan. He was a student trained by Avitt himself, and he saw his teacher's ambitions and plans very clearly.
"Among the powerful nobles of the four northern states, Jinshan City, Suanmu City, and Xiajin City have all changed their city owners and divided the Glory family. However, Xinter, the leader of the Reed Clan in Wejian City, has always been the most respectful. , and actively cooperated with the central government’s reforms...The centralization of power in the four northern states has been basically completed! But it is time for the three southern states to take the final drastic action..."
"The legion commanders of the three southern kingdoms are all in the Eastern Expeditionary Army and under my command. At this moment, without the backbone of the nobles and warriors, the three kingdoms are simply unable to resist the power of the royal center. After taking control of the three kingdoms, the three city-state legions Naturally, we can only surrender and accept the changes obediently..."
Thinking of this, Shulot lowered his eyes, filled with emotion. The three armies marching south to the three kingdoms were actually extremely clever and calculated well into people's hearts!
For the nobles of the three kingdoms, the kingdom sacrificed the Xiajin clan leader and they are one and the same with the alliance. The Kingdom's Eastern Expedition Corps is currently restraining the three city-state legions, preventing them from showing any resistance. As for the Kingdom in the Lake, these three city-state legions are the secret hands of the alliance. Because once faced with the choice between the kingdom and the alliance, they will inevitably have no choice but to turn to the alliance that is stronger, more famous, and controls the three kingdoms.
"If I show some signs...these three main legions can immediately compromise with the city-state nobles, recruit the city-state legions, go south to cut off the long river, and even attack east and west along the river!...And if I obediently return to the capital in the lake, these three By forming a royal legion, after centralizing power and completing reforms, they can become the vanguard of the southern expedition against the Mixtecs!…”
"In short, the six royal legions are suppressing various states. Avitt's current first priority is still centralization reform! And his second goal is, as I once said, to conquer the South. Loyal Mixtec!... However, he is also prepared to compromise with the local nobles at any time. If I don't go to the royal capital, then the biggest target of the centralization reform will be the target of the crusade between the royal center and the local nobles. , it became me!...At this time when my power is most dispersed and my position is most dangerous..."
Shulot thought for a long time, with a wry smile and a touch of sadness appearing on his face. He let out a long sigh and whispered to himself.
"Avit, my father-in-law, my teacher... Centralizing power reform and leveling the states was my initial suggestion to you, and it was also the plan between my grandfather and you! You asked me if I support it? Of course I support it... After all, centralization The power of the alliance is also my political pursuit!"
"But with this current arrangement, the three southern states and the four legions from Oak City...can't you believe my promise to you? Are you so afraid of me that you are afraid that I will withdraw to the kingdom along the long river?...But how could I be so? Do it? At this critical moment when the great cause has not yet been accomplished and the situation is about to change!…”
"Sure enough, power will change everything...In the confrontation of power, there are only thorough checks and balances, and only proactive planning...Whether you believe me or not, you will block all my other options, leaving me with only this arrangement. The road…”
"And your plan has probably been considered since you asked me to take over the Eastern Expedition and besiege the two Snake Cities... but then separate the military power of Oak City in Wesochinco State! …”
Thinking of the last farewell to Avitt two years ago, Shulot closed his eyes and was silent for a long time before suddenly opening his eyes. At this moment, in his deep eyes, there was no hesitation, no sadness, no unwillingness, only decisive courage!
"My teacher, thank you for teaching me the last lesson, about the struggle for power... Then, let us meet in the capital! I will still be your best student, and you will always need me , the Lord God witnesses!…”
(End of chapter)
