Aztec Eternals

The 3,000 imperial guards guarded the Black Wolf's King Banner and stayed in Kanhe Village for more than half a month. The envoy of the kingdom traveled all day and night, along the path in the mountains, traveled westward for nearly 400 miles, arrived in Fire River City, and passed on the king's will.

Ezpan also cooperated in Yeshan Village, sending more than 200 red-haired scouts to spy on the Huohe Plain. The Western Colima Department immediately became tense. More than 5,000 tribal fighters who had already been mobilized set off from Huohe City to the mountain pass at the east boundary of Huohe Plain to further strengthen the defense of the village.

In Fire River City, many Tekos noble chiefs quarreled fiercely for several days. In the end, it was Imar, the chief of Colima, who persuaded the ministries, made a decision, and surrendered to the mighty northern kingdom.

"Your Majesty, Ezpan of the Kingdom of the Lake, I salute you! I praise you, I am your loyal servant, and you are my supreme sun!"

In front of Kanhe Village, Ezpan, wearing a gorgeous costume of the legion commander, fell down excitedly in front of Shulot, not caring about being covered in dust. Even though he has become a noble legion commander, he is still as loyal as a king's servant.

"God bless you! Your Majesty, the conquest in the southwest mountainous area is going well!"

"Lord God bless! Ezpan, my legion commander, you fought well with Coca!"

Seeing this scene, Xiulot nodded with satisfaction. He stretched out his hand and lifted him up from the mud with a smile.

"I heard that you came with the envoy from Fire River City?"

"Exactly, Your Majesty!"

Ezpan stood up, responded respectfully and carefully.

"The tribes of Kolima in the west, in awe of your supreme reputation, request further submission to the kingdom! Not only did they agree to hand over 20,000 people's annual grain as last year's tribute, they are also willing to pay the same share of grain every year , as an annual tribute, in exchange for your blessing!"

"Oh? A year's worth of food for 20,000 people, as an annual tribute?"

Hearing this, Xiu Luote was surprised. He pondered for a moment and asked.

"Is there any other request from the Kolima Department?"

"Yes! Your Majesty, the tribes of Colyma request the kingdom to send the priests of the main god to preach in Fire River City! They are willing to give up the belief in the three gods and surrender to the supreme main god!"

"Give up the belief in the three gods and surrender to the supreme Lord God?"

Xiulot looked moved and thoughtful.

The Tribes of Tekos originally believed in polytheism, and believed that the mountains, rivers, plants and trees had their own gods. And according to the differences in the ancestral lands of these tribes, there are different preferences. Fire River City is located at the foot of the volcano and worships the god of fire. Hand Snake City is located in the mountains and forests, and worships the snake god. The Haenyeo City is located on the seashore and worships the god of water.

In the last half century, after the rise of the Kingdom of Tarasco, it began to crusade against the tribes of Nantex and spread the belief of the three gods. After all the tribes surrendered one after another, they respected the three gods. And when the Kingdom of Tarasco was destroyed and the Kingdom of the Lake rose, the belief in the Lord God followed.

Now, in the face of pressure from the Northern Kingdom, the Kolima tribe once again made a choice. Regardless of whether the conversion is fake or not, this conversion itself symbolizes great respect for the kingdom.

"very good!"

Shulot nodded slowly. What should the kingdom do with the submissive Kolyma tribe? As he thought about this question, his attitude gradually changed subtly. After a while, he asked again.

"Is there any more?"

"Also! Your Majesty, Imar, the chief of Colima, requests that his youngest daughter, Elaine, go to the kingdom to serve you! The envoy who came with me this time is the sixteen-year-old chieftain. Girl, my lady Elaine."

"Send your daughter to serve with you?"

Shulot lowered his eyes slightly, lost in thought. The meaning of personal service is to establish a substantial marriage relationship without pursuing any status. Chief Colima's move is obviously to further express his submission and strengthen his relationship with the Northern Kingdom. After a while, the king looked at the warrior commander.

"I remember that Suangwa, King of Tarasco, also married the daughter of Chief Colima and had children?"

"Yes, Your Highness. The chieftain of Colima has many children and has marriages with various ministries. When the city of Qincongcan was broken, all the wives and concubines of Suangua were executed by the chief hummingbird. The daughter of the chieftain of Colima left a His son is one of the captured princes of Tarasco, Shatigny. However, all these princes should have been sacrificed to the main god during the Alliance Victory Sacrifice."

Xiuluo nodded. He looked back at Ezpan.

"Ezpan, have you ever collected information on Imar, the chief of Colima, during your conquest of the Southwestern Mountains this time? How old is the other party, and what is his evaluation?"

"Imar, Chief of Kolima."

Ezpan thought for a moment, and answered carefully.

"Your Majesty, Chief Imar is nearly fifty years old, tall and strong, and a rare long-lived chief. According to the rumors of the Tekos, his mother was favored by the Vulcan and given the blood of the God, thus giving birth to a man with the God of God. He is blood. As a descendant of God, he has always been blessed by the God of Fire, often bathed and prayed in volcanic hot springs, and has had dozens of children."

Hearing this, Xiulot's eyes moved slightly. Being able to be initially deified by the Tekos people in the mountains proves that Yimaar is a very powerful chief.

"Imar has served as the chief for more than 20 years. He has outstanding reputation among the various ministries and has a deep control over the various ministries of the Fire River Plain. In the early years, he led the Kolima tribes to resist the invasion of the old Tarasco dynasty. Relying on the terrain in the mountains several times, he defeated the Tarasco Legion and became the leader of the Western Tekos Alliance. Finally, under his leadership, the Colima tribes surrendered to the old Tarasco court in name, but in fact Maintained autonomy and independence. After the fall of the old dynasty, he sent envoys to the kingdom to express his surrender to you."

"Well, at the first New Year's Ceremony after the establishment of the kingdom, there were envoys from the tribes of Kolyma."

Xiulot did have an impression. Although before the Southern Expedition, the tributes from the various tribes of Colima were just a symbolic gift, but the etiquette was well done. I am afraid that the Great Chief Yimar in Fire River City is not an easy person. Thinking of this, the king frowned.

"Ezpan, how is Fire River City's defense?"

"Your Majesty, according to the intelligence of the scouts, the area of ​​Huohe City is small, and the city wall is more than six meters high, which is roughly the same as the Apa Army City. However, the Huohe Plain is surrounded by mountains. If you want to attack Huohe City, you need to capture the northeast first. Or several passes in the southeast. The most suitable route is to send troops from Yeshan Village to attack the relatively wide southeast pass!"

"Um."

Shulot recalled the map of the western mountains. Because of the barriers of the mountains, there are only two ways to attack the Huohe Plain: one is to go to the southwest first, pass through Yeshan Village, and then turn to the northwest. The other is to go northwest first, go deep into the western mountainous area, and then turn southwest. Starting from Apa City, the distance between the two roads is about 500 miles, and most of them are mountain roads, which is an absolute logistical nightmare.

"Ezpan, how many warriors do you need to defeat Yimar and break through Fire River City?"

"Your Majesty, if there is sufficient food supply, a thousand solid bronze armors, and enough dog-born warriors to assist, I will be able to defeat the enemy for you!"

Hearing the king's question, Ezpan showed excitement, like a hound smelling meat.

"Only my Long Spear Corps and the Guajili Corps are needed to defeat Yimaar, set fire to the Fire River Plain, and break through the Fire River City!"

In mountainous terrain, the Guajili Legion is definitely needed. These dog-born light soldiers are too easy to use, especially good at chasing and killing the enemy.

"Ezpan, I don't want you to loot and leave."

Shulot shook his head.

"I want you to occupy the Fire River City, firmly control the Fire River Plain, and organize thousands of miners to dig the Colima Mine."

"Ah? You want to bring the River of Fire Plain under your rule?"

Ezpan hesitated. Conquering a territory only requires strong force. To occupy and rule such a remote mountain territory, one needs to control the tribe. The degree of difficulty of the two is not at the same level at all. After thinking about it, Ezpan gritted his teeth fiercely.

"Your Majesty, I can do it! After capturing the Fire River Plain, first forcefully relocate tens of thousands of Tekos people out of the mountains, and then send the dog-born army to sweep the surrounding mountain villages for 200 miles! Then, set fire to the mountains every autumn , burn down villages and farmland, and drive away birds and beasts’ prey. Then block the apertures in the mountains and prevent sea salt from entering the mountains!”

"After destroying the guerrilla Terkos tribe in the mountains, more than ten thousand obedient civilians were moved from the kingdom, mixed with the surrendered tribesmen, and then set up military camps on the Fire River Plain. This lasted for several years. You can control the Fire River Plain!"

"Um."

Shulot stared deeply at Ezpan for a moment, but did not make any comments on him. He pondered for a long time, then said lightly.

"Let the envoys of the Colima tribe come to see them!"

A bodyguard hurried away. In less than a quarter of an hour, a wild Tekos girl, barefoot, wearing an obsidian necklace, and wearing a bright short robe, came to the king. The girl was twenty-eight years old, with delicate eyebrows and eyes, a straight nose, and a slightly pursed mouth. She has a tall and graceful figure, moves like a female leopard, is full of youthful vitality, and exudes a wild breath. And behind her, followed by a maid holding a gorgeous wooden box.

"The mighty Great Chief of Death, the warrior of the Colima Tribe, Elaine, greets you!"

The girl Elaine knelt on one knee and saluted the king. Her eyes were curious and unruly, and she boldly looked at the king, as if she was assessing the strength of the other party.

Shulot raised his brows, looked at the wild and pretty girl, and spoke calmly.

"You are Imar's daughter?"

"Warchief, Imar is my father, but I am warrior Elaine!"

Elaine held her head up and answered frankly.

"Ha ha!"

Hearing the girl's stubborn words, Shulot smiled and asked with interest.

"Imaar asked you to come, why?"

"Father asked me to come over, as an envoy of the tribe, to deliver gifts!"

Elaine took the gorgeous wooden box from the maid and handed it to the king's personal guard. The personal guard inspected it for a while, then handed the wooden box to the king.

In the wooden box, there are a pair of fist-sized jade stones, a string of obsidian necklaces, a gold wine glass, and two extremely sharp daggers. Five hundred miles from east to west and three hundred miles from north to south, the Colima Mountains are a zone of frequent volcanic activity, producing jade, obsidian, gold and silver. The necklaces and wine glasses themselves testify to the manufacturing level and forging capabilities of the various ministries of Colima.

Xiulot's attention quickly focused on the dagger. The color of these two daggers is silver-gray, and the tentacles are as cold and hard as metal. They are actually rare iron objects!

"This is?"

"Great Chief, these are divine weapons inherited from the tribe, a gift from Vulcan! Father, in order to show his sincerity, dedicated these two divine weapons to you!"

"Heritage Warrior"

Shulot's expression became serious.

"Eileen, are there many such magic soldiers in Colima? How did you make them?"

"Great chief, there are very few magic weapons. They are the ancient inheritance of various tribes. Legend has it that they are related to the gift of Vulcan. As for the method of manufacturing, the tribe has lost it for a long time."

Elaine shook her head and answered sincerely.

"The Kolima tribe only have these two magical weapons, and I will dedicate them all to you today! They are gifts from the Vulcan, so they must not be in contact with water for a long time, otherwise they will lose their power."

Xiulot was silent for a moment, guessing. A long time ago, the Colima Mountains may have scattered open-pit iron ore, which was discovered by the ancestors of the Tekos and forged into the inherited magic weapon. And when the ore in the open pit was used up, the magic weapon was lost. After a while, the king nodded slowly.

"Imar has a heart. I will remember his obedience."

"Powerful Great Chief, besides these, Father will present you with the most precious gift!"

"Oh? What is it?"

"it's me!"

The girl Elaine spoke boldly, without any shyness. She took off her short robe directly, revealing a vigorous and tight body, a lower abdomen with a waistcoat line, and round and strong thighs.

"Great chief, my father made me serve you! I can sing for you, dance for you, bathe you, and have fun with you! But I can put on armor for you, hold a spear, hold a bow and shoot, keep you safe, kill you enemy!"

After finishing speaking, the girl looked calm and stared at the king enthusiastically.

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Shulot was speechless for a moment. Medina's figure flashed in the king's mind, making him sigh in his heart. In a short time, he wasn't going to keep the girl Elaine by his side. But the other party, as the daughter of Chief Colima, is an important hostage in a certain sense, and cannot be repatriated at will or arranged for a meeting to make a decision.

"Eileen, I won't keep you by my side. You will go to the Shenwei University in the capital to study, and learn the enlightenment of God together with the priests of the Lord God!"

"Uh, divine inspiration? School? What's that?"

The feral teenage girl looks confused. Somewhere, she had a premonition: this is more difficult than hunting and fighting.

"That's writing, calendars, herbs, theology, nature, and the future promised by the Lord God!"

Shulot smiled faintly and waved to the confused girl.

"Go down, Elaine! Go study hard!"

Afterwards, the king asked Ezpan to prepare a gift in return and gave it to Fire River City. The gift in return included a solid gold hummingbird sun charm, an illustrated copy of the Al-Li Sutra, a brand-new bronze sword, and a pair of solid bronze armor. These are symbols of the kingdom's religion, culture, and force, and the Great Chief of Imar will understand the meaning of the king.

After all these arrangements are made, the Heilang's King Banner will set off again. However, before that, Ezpan had a final report.