Aztec Eternals

The weather is still warm in September as the sun illuminates the bright cactus flowers and the breeze stirs the streams in the valley. Hearing the words of the leader of the black wolf, fine beads of sweat appeared on Iko's forehead. He faltered.

"Ah, Captain Black Wolf, we Pamus warriors are familiar with the terrain, but we are not good at night battles."

"There is no need to fight at night. You sneak in from the mountains at night, and attack the camp in the valley when it is dawn. The elite of the former army will attack the mountain pass in the early morning and flank you with you to completely destroy this group of dog descendants!"

"Ah, Commander, you have never been in the valley. The valley is twenty or thirty miles long from east to west, and there are more than one camp on both sides. There is another camp behind the valley entrance and two miles behind it. Only by breaking through the two camps can we enter the wider hinterland."

"Oh? There are actually two camps?"

Hearing this, Toltek was slightly taken aback, and asked eagerly.

"How is the terrain of Houzhai?"

"Houzhai is not much different from Qianzhai, only slightly wider. After capturing Houzhai, the army will be unstoppable."

Iko lowered his head and answered. Heilang thought for a while, then reached out and patted Iko on the shoulder.

"The two camps are attacking from the front. I don't know how long it will take. If the legion wants to defeat the enemy quickly, it must win by surprise! Iko, show your courage and determination, and be a man like a jaguar!"

"Ah! Captain, sneak into the valley, you may be discovered by the dog spawn at any time. The narrow mountain road cannot be evacuated quickly, it is too dangerous. Chief Mespa, look"

Iko's body trembled slightly, and he looked at Mespa as if asking for help. The other party coughed lightly.

"Captain Black Wolf, you can discuss the attack slowly"

"Your Highness will arrive in five days! We have a large army in our hands. If we don't make any progress and are blocked by dogs like grass rats, what will we have to explain to His Highness?!"

Toltek glared angrily, looked at Mespa, and shouted sharply.

"General Mespa, you are also familiar with the terrain. Why don't you lead the troops yourself and sneak into the valley?!"

"Well"

Mespar immediately fell silent. This Northern Expedition is to recover the hometown fiefdom. He led the army northward, and he was able to fight and dare to fight all the way. But if he were to lead the army himself, sneaking into the valley to attack after a narrow escape, it would be too difficult for him, let Iko go.

"Ah, Chief Mespa, the leader of the Black Wolf."

"You cowardly ratfish! The Vale is your fief! The Dogborn are your enemies! Show some warrior glory!"

Toltek stared into Iko's eyes like a ferocious beast.

"Iko, I'll give you five hundred Parmus warriors. Sneak into the valley tonight, and attack inside and outside tomorrow morning. This is a military order!"

The military order cannot be evaded, and the attack is a foregone conclusion. The middle-aged nobleman Iko trembled for a moment before arousing some courage, and bowed his head to accept the order.

"Follow your orders, Commander!"

The west-slanting sun was slowly setting, and the legions outside the valley retreated back to their camps. Cheers erupted from the dog-born camp. The Parmus warriors were outraged, but the Mexica warriors remained calm. They have fought for many years and have been invincible. Today's attack is just a test, and a more ferocious attack is yet to come.

Toltek returned to the camp and first ordered five hundred Parmus warriors. The leader of the black wolf personally boosted the morale, and then handed it over to the nobleman Iko, so that the warriors could have a full meal. Then, he let the Temple Crossbowmen and the Pioneer Throwing Battalion rest early to recharge their batteries, and ordered people to take out the explosive pottery caltrops that came with the army, carefully inspect them one by one, and prepare for tomorrow's attack.

Darkness soon came, and the earth became quiet. Iko led five hundred Parmus warriors who were familiar with the terrain, and quietly left from the rear camp, blending into the deep night. They didn't light any conspicuous torches, just relying on the terrain in their memory, they groped their way into the mountain. To attack at night in the mountains, one must be proficient in the mountain roads, which is also the reason for choosing the Palmers warrior.

The faint moonlight fell on the earth, and a large group of moving black shadows disappeared into the mountains, hidden in the shadow of the mountains, and could no longer be distinguished. Only dog-born scouts lit sporadic bonfires in the mountains, like flowers at night.

Iko tried his best to avoid the fire all the way, and if he couldn't avoid it, he sent an elite team forward. The sharp baton swung, and the sharp feathered arrow shot out. Bits of blood bloomed in the mountains, and there was some vague noise, but it didn't spread too far.

Two hours later, Iko took a heavy breath. The dangerous and narrow mountain road has passed, five hundred warriors climbed the half-height ridge, and then turned east along the mountain to the rear of the Taniguchi camp. Standing on the ridge and looking north, he could only see the dense bonfires in the dogborn camp and the shadow of a large piece of corn by the stream. Each bonfire represents hundreds of canines gathered around.

Iko counted the number of bonfires and couldn't help shaking. He looked at the center of the valley city-state again. The tall stone temple was lit with fire, and it seemed that there were still people busy in it. Iko prayed to the primordial god for a while, begging for the protection of the ancestral god, and then turned to the east. The warriors behind lowered their voices, and also passed on the order to turn.

The valley is tens of miles long and narrow, and the mountains also extend for dozens of miles. On a ridge a few miles away, two red-haired warriors were sitting cross-legged on the top of the mountain, looking at the divine moon and the earth.

"Amoxi, you invited me out for a drink so late, but you don't even have a piece of groundhog meat?"

Ivikan held a small leather jug ​​and carefully took a sip of water and wine. For the dogs of the wasteland, whether it is tequila, honey wine or fruit wine, they are their favorites, but they are rarely available.

"Come on, Ivikan, these tequila wines are the treasures of the tribe. I just begged them from Chief Kakalo with great difficulty. Forget it, here you are, the best dried venison."

Amosi groped in his arms for a long time, and finally found out a group of dried venison wrapped in leaves, and handed it to Ivican reluctantly.

"It's all yours, eat slowly!"

"Oh! There is wine and meat, what day is it today? Is it the ancestor's sacrifice day? Or the moon god's blessing day? No, it's still early. Amosi, it's not that the chief of your tribe is going to die of old age, So the position of the chieftain and the tribal storehouse have been passed on to you?"

Ivican smelled it, and it was indeed the best venison. He looked at his friend, very surprised. On the wasteland, venison is very precious, what kind of venison do you eat on ordinary days.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Although Chief Kakalo is in poor health, it is not a problem to live for a few more years."

Amosi punched Ivican on the chest, causing him to fall back. Then, he supported his friend again and said in a low voice.

"Hasn't it been a few days since I saw you? Get something good to eat. The cactus tribe's army has all arrived at Taniguchi. The three major tribes ordered the summoning of all fighters. Who knows when we will be on top? Well, the battle situation in Taniguchi today How is it? I heard that the Red Cat Tribe won the battle and repelled the cactus tribe's attack?"

"Bah! Today's battle is nothing to win."

Ivican let out a "bah", took a bite of the venison, and took another sip of wine.

"The Red Cat Tribe lost 700 fighters, and 50 or 60 Red Hair died. There were only more than 300 people left on the opposite side. This is still covered by a camp, and they have the advantage of the terrain! At night, Chief Mizli kept fighting against the Chief They are complaining in front of them. Now the fighters of the Red Frog Tribe have gathered in the back village, and depending on the situation tomorrow, they may go up to the top. Every ordinary tribe will send red-haired fighters to the front line, and fighters from other tribes will take turns to keep up."

"Ah! Then how about our Red Crow tribe's arrangement? We have to guard against Taniguchi in the northwest?"

"Should have also drawn some fighters. The Red Crow's affiliated tribes will always send troops to the east."

Ivican thought about what the chief said, his eyes flickering. Suddenly, his ears moved.

"Hey, I seem to hear something?"