The Fall of the Golden Empire (Novel) (Volume 1) "Bloody Sunset" by Zhang Baotong
King Atahualpa returned to the Royal Dining Pavilion from the Virgin Palace in the harem. Breakfast was already on the table, including pig's trotters, rabbit meat, corn, and tomatoes. Several beloved concubines stood beside him to wait on him. He was indeed a little hungry, so he wolfed down the breakfast on the table, then returned to the dormitory, lay on a rocking back chair, burped, and began to slowly chew the ancient food. Keye recalled the scene and feelings he had with the three virgins last night.
As the King of Quito, he has slept with quite a few women. However, he feels that because women have different statuses, identities, ages, regions or tastes, they give people different feelings. A noble and elegant aristocratic woman makes people feel educated and graceful, but a poor and simple girl makes people feel more innocent and kind.
So, he called Yina and Uga in front of him and asked them to go to the Virgin Palace to pick up Kajiana, Amaya and Jika. Because virgins are no longer virgins as long as they sleep with the king, they must be taken out of the virgin palace, or placed in the palace as the king's concubines, or placed in the king's palace. In other palaces. Because after the death of King Wayna Capak, some virgins in the Virgin Palace and some concubines in the palace either jumped into the river or hanged themselves, and followed their king to the Sun God, so the Virgin Palace Some new people have been added, and the concubine who is the king of Quito also needs to add some new people.
In less than half an hour, Yina and Uga brought Kajiana, Amaya and Jika to the king's bedroom. Seeing King Quito, the three young women hurriedly knelt down in front of him. While worshiping him, they shouted respectfully, "Thank you for your deep love. I am willing to repay your kindness and serve you for the rest of my life."
Atahualpa said to the three newcomers with a kind face, "You will stay with me from now on and become my beloved concubines. If you don't understand something, just ask Princess Ina and Uga."
The three newcomers said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Atahualpa then said to Princess Yina and Princess Uga, "Go and arrange a room for them, and then change all their clothes."
Princess Yina and Wuga said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
As soon as Princess Yina and Princess Uga left with the three new concubines, someone came to report that the high priest of the palace, Liticaleba, had returned from Cusco and wanted to see the king. He arrived at the court room of the council chamber, where Leticaleba was already waiting. After Atahualpa sat on the chair, the priest described to Atahualpa in detail the grand occasion of attending the coronation ceremony of King Huascar, and then invited King Huascar to go to Cusco. Discussions on some important matters concerning the confiscation of the lands and properties of the slaves of the former kings were also reported.
Atahualpa listened, nodded, and said, "This trip to Cusco has been tiring and tiring. You should go back and rest early. Let me think about it before talking about it." Then, he waved his hand and told Li Tikaleba left.
Liticaleba had just left when his attendant Haya came to report that Huascar's envoy Epiares was coming to see the king. Atahualpa immediately felt flustered and uneasy. He felt that he could not summon him in the court room. Because he wanted the envoys in Cusco to see that he was sick, not sitting. Otherwise, Huascar would not have believed that the reason he did not go to Cusco to attend the coronation ceremony was really because he was ill, rather than an excuse to refuse. He knew very well the purpose of the Cusco envoy coming to Quito this time. So, he thought he had to put on another show and show it to the envoy.
So, he whispered a few words to Haya, and then returned to his bedroom, lay on the bed, pretending to be sick in bed, and asked Yina and Uga to guard the bedside. After everything was ready, Haya brought the Cusco envoy into the room. The envoy's name was Epiares, a priest of the Royal Palace of Cusco. He was a middle-aged man who was good at observing people's emotions and eloquent. He was also very good at observing celestial phenomena and predicting good and bad luck. Set, therefore, won Huascar's trust.
Ipiares came to Atahualpa's bed, knelt down and saluted, and said, "Honorable Prince of Quito, I, Ipiares, the priest of the Palace of Cusco, was appointed by the Inca King Huascar. , came to report the instructions of King Huascar to Prince Quito. The king wanted to ask the prince to rush to Cusco as soon as possible to discuss with the king and the princes about the confiscation of the land and property of the former king’s servants. This matter is important, Lao Ataval Don’t say goodbye until Prince Pa goes there.”
Atahualpa couldn't help but feel a little annoyed when he heard that the priest of the Cusco Palace called him the Prince of Quito, because he obviously didn't want to recognize him as the king of the Kingdom of Quito. But he knew that this priest did not represent himself, but represented King Huascar and the Inca Empire, so he must not be neglected.
So, he asked his two beloved concubines to help him get up from the bed, sit on the edge of the bed, and looked very respectful and obedient, saying, "Since King Huascar has given the order, I, Atahualpa, I can only obey orders and refuse to give up even if I die. But please ask the envoy to stay in Quito for two days. When my illness gets better, I will rush to Cusco with the envoy."
At this time, the Kachaba wizard came to give Atahualpa medicine with a medicine jar. Atahualpa asked, "Wizard Kachapa, how many days will it take for me to recover from this illness?" Kachapa said, "The king's condition has only improved, but he will have to wait for recovery, and I'm afraid it will take another ten days and a half."
Atahualpa said in a strong tone, "My dear brother King Huascar is going to ask me to go to Cusco to discuss the plan with him. This matter cannot be delayed under any circumstances, so I will give you two more at most." Three days, if you still can't take good care of my illness after these two or three days, don't blame me for being rude to you."
Kachaba looked very embarrassed and said, "Your Majesty, you must not go against God's will."
However, Atahualpa did not allow him to say any more and said arrogantly, "That's it. You can figure it out on your own."
The Kachaba wizard had no choice but to retreat.
After the Cathaba wizard left, Atahualpa asked Haya to call Usaka, the palace guard. When Usaka came to his bedroom, he said to the palace guard, "This envoy from Ipiares is my brother, sent by the Inca King Huascar to stay in Quito." In the next two days, you arrange for him to live in the Prince's Mansion, and entertain him in the warmest way and with the most sumptuous food. If there is anything wrong, I will ask you."
Usaka hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."
Atahualpa then said to Ipiares, "I have not recovered from my long-term illness and cannot walk on the ground yet. Please wait for me for three or two days. If my condition improves slightly, I can go to Cus with the envoy." division."
Ipiares said, "Please give the prince a good health and see a doctor. The envoy will just wait." After saying this, he bowed and left.
After Usaka left the palace with the envoy from Cusco, Atahualpa got up from the bed and returned to the court room, but his mood seemed very irritable and heavy: Huascar's coronation ceremony can be said to be the most important event in the world. , he was asked to attend, but he excused himself from illness, which already made Huascar feel dissatisfied. This negotiation to confiscate the land and property of the slaves can be said to be a major event in the Inca Empire. If there is another excuse not to go this time, how should I explain it to Huascar, and what will Huascar think? So, he asked Haya to send someone to recruit several close ministers to come over for discussion.
After a while, Colonel Usaka came back and reported, "To report back to the king, I have arranged for the envoy from Cusco to be in the prince's palace, accompanied by two young and beautiful maids." The prince's palace was originally owned by the prince Ninan. Residential compound in Kuyuki. After the prince died of illness, the courtyard was left idle and was occasionally used to receive governors and lords from various provinces.
Atahualpa nodded slightly and reminded Usaka, "We still need to send people to monitor him closely. Don't let him run around or meet the princes, nobles, relatives and friends."
Usaka said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have made all arrangements."
Several important ministers arrived soon and were waiting to be summoned in the chamber. King Atahualpa came to the council chamber and told everyone that Huascar had sent envoys to invite him to Cusco to discuss important affairs of the government. When several ministers saw the king's serious look and frown, they knew the king's worries and thoughts.
Ruminawi spoke first, "Huascar asked the king to attend his coronation ceremony, but the king didn't go, so he tried another trick to invite the king to discuss state affairs. Isn't this clearly trying to lure the king into taking the bait, so that he can wait until the king arrives in the library? Sco, we will imprison the king."
Kiskis also said, "Huascar had ulterior motives and really wanted to put the king to death. Fortunately, the king did not go to attend his coronation ceremony. If he had gone, I'm afraid he would never come back."
Chalkuchma is already the commander of the northern army. He has 30,000 elite soldiers under his command. He is the most powerful force in the Kingdom of Quito. Therefore, he is no longer under the other three princes and can speak without any hesitation. Worried. He said, "Yes, if Huascar wanted to use the enthronement ceremony to lure the king last time, it was just our guess, but this time it is very clear. Therefore, the king cannot go this time."
Atahualpa nodded and said, "What's wrong with Huascar? Why is he always trying to trick me? Did I offend him or offend him?"
Chalkuchma analyzed, "He regards you as a hidden danger and opponent who will compete with him for world supremacy in the future."
Gilabamba frowned and said, "I have watched Huascar grow up. He has been polite and well-behaved since he was a child. He is very reasonable and trustworthy in everything he does. He shouldn't be this suspicious." , People who like to be suspicious!"
But Kiskis said, "Huaskar may not be that kind of person, but can you guarantee that Barbara Palka and Varuk Kayakil are not that kind of person either?" Then he said, " Barbara Parcana alone is insidious enough, not to mention that Huascar has so many confidants and direct princes around him. Which of them wants the king, a non-direct prince, to serve as the king of the Kingdom of Quito? "
