Aztec Eternals

The sunlight from the zenith shone down and fell on the bark paper documents. The text on the document is clearly visible, and the details of the alliance are also in sight.

"The northern city-states have a total population of 410,000. The northwestern Helotepek State (referred to as Hipek State) has 130,000 populations, the northern Metzitlan State (referred to as Maitland State) has 80,000 populations, and the northeast Atotoni Erke (Arkbang for short) has a population of 200,000."

Xiulot reread it again and commented in a deep voice.

"The northern city-states of the alliance generally have a small population and are military city-states on the frontier."

"The fields in the north are a little barren, and the states have experienced wars, so the population is not abundant. But the military pressure of the three northern states is relatively high, relying on the supply from the alliance center, and they have always been quite loyal."

The high priest smiled calmly, knowing all parts of the alliance like the back of his hand.

"Sholot, my son. Maitland in the north is the place you passed through when you returned from the first captive. There are only 80,000 people there, and it is governed by the local honorable nobles. Further north, it borders with the Vastecs. .”

Hearing this, Xiu Luo nodded and fell into memory. He still remembered the city of Maitland he passed after the first capture. He also met Tikalo, a Mayan merchant of noble origin, in the central market there.

"The Hipek State in the northwest was conquered by the Otomi people. It was managed by the royal nobles and the northern general Othello. The Hipek State is an important town in the north. It is close to the tributary of the Tampen River. It is vast and has a lot of fertile land. In the era of the Otomi people, there were a full 300,000 people there. It was just six years ago that the conquest was brutal, and it has not yet recovered.”

When the high priest said this, he paused slightly. He pondered for a while before speaking calmly.

"Northern General Othelol, who has a close relationship with Ugr Priest Elder, has also known me. His loyalty to the great alliance royal family itself has not wavered in any way, and he is unwilling to return to the royal capital for pleasure. Even if he is far away from the capital in the lake , He is still dedicated to his duties, which is quite inspiring. And the God's Blessing Legion of Hipek State has made great contributions in the Western Expedition, and the campaign is extremely effective."

"Loyal to the royal family itself, unwavering, unwilling to return to pleasure"

Xiulot listened with pricked ears, comprehending the unfinished meaning of his grandfather. He recalled General Othello's performance during the Western Expedition and made a judgment.

"It seems that General Ocelor is a local important minister who defends himself on the ground, does not interfere with the internal affairs of the kingdom, and watches the situation from afar."

"The Ark State in the northeast is located at the junction of the Vasteks and the Tlaxcalans. There are a large number of stone and wooden villages. In the past few years, the Tlaxcalans have invaded several times. Ark State has become a fierce battlefield. , the population has decreased by about 30,000 to 40,000."

The high priest glanced at Shulot and said calmly.

"In the next Eastern Expedition, the Northern Route Army will march from here to conquer the old enemy of Tlaxcala. The Central Alliance has sent envoys to order the Vastecs to prepare nearby and supply some food."

"I heard from the kingdom's caravan that the Vastec ministries were hit by a hurricane last year, and food production was reduced. It seems a bit unstable."

Xiulot was a little worried.

"The alliance forces them to supply food and grass, in case the Vastycs are forced to turn back."

"If it's the other way around, the Vastecs are completely different from the Nahua tribes. They are a branch of the Mayans and believe in Mayan gods. The folk customs of the Vastec tribes are very weak, the status of warriors is not high, and their combat power is low. There is no threat to the alliance."

The high priest smiled indifferently, with chill in his calm words.

"The Northern Army of the Eastern Expedition will be personally led by King Avit, and there will be at least 60,000 to 70,000 warriors from various states directly under the leadership. The Vasteks will provide food nearby, which will reduce the pressure on many alliances. The mountains and forests of Tlax Calabang are undulating, The fortresses are stacked, and it is difficult to deploy an army. If the Vastec ministries refuse, tens of thousands of divisions will be sent out to wipe out the nearby Vastec towns and villages!"

Hearing this, Xiulot shook his head slightly, without commenting. Although the Vastec ministries have been vassals for a long time and have always paid tribute respectfully, due to their Mayan origin and beliefs, they have not been accepted by the upper echelons of the alliance. In the eyes of the powerful Mexica Union, the Vastec ministries are merely tax providers, corn that is constantly being harvested.

"Don't worry, my child. The Vastec tribes are under threat from the Houndborn in the north, and should not rebel against the Alliance at this time."

The high priest patted Shulot on the shoulder. His eyes moved slightly, and he mentioned another related matter.

"In the north of the Huastec people, north of the mouth of the Tampen River, tens of thousands of canine tribes appeared last year. Under the banner of the Red Crow, they crossed the Sierra Madre Oriental and moved eastward, while recruiting more canine tribes from the northern wilderness , while aggressively invading the Vastec people. These dog-born tribes fought bravely and had very flexible tactics. After the autumn harvest last year, the leader of the Vastek tribe recruited 8,000 warriors and went north to conquer the Dog-born, but they were attacked on the edge of the mountains , was shot dead"

"Ah? The Red Crow Tribe!"

Shulot was shocked when he heard this. His expression changed, and he asked in a deep voice.

"These Red Crow tribes are extremely cunning and fast-moving. They must be the Guakili dogs who escaped when I led the army to the north!"

"Sure enough, they are the escaped Guakili dog descendants!"

The high priest nodded slightly. The Northern Expedition of the Kingdom and the Eastward Advance of the Dogs must be related, which did not surprise him. He smiled lightly and said with interest.

"After the tens of thousands of Red Crow tribes defeated the conquest of the Vastec leader, they began to gain a foothold in the northeast plains and jungles. They incorporated many Vastec troops and managed the Vastec villages. Their power grew rapidly. Interesting The strange thing is that after they established their foundation in the Northeast, a dog-born leader named Amoxi sent an envoy to the alliance, claiming that he was willing to pay tribute to the powerful cactus tribe."

"Huh? Red Crow Chief Amosi, a tribute subject."

Xiulot was a little surprised. The chief of the Red Crow tribe actually has such insight. He asked in a deep voice.

"How did the league respond?"

"It's just some dog tribes who fled, what qualifications do they have to become the subjects of the alliance."

In the calm words of the high priest, there is the confidence of the Mexica to rule all directions.

"Northern General Othelor suggested dispatching the Mexica Legion to conquer the new dog-born. After discussing with the high priests, the royal family decided to let it go and ignore the imminent start of the Eastern Expedition, leaving the dog-born , putting pressure on the Vastecs will do no harm to the Alliance."

"Well, that's true. Then let them go first!"

Xiulot agreed, feeling emotional in his heart.

"It's good luck to be able to migrate all the way from the northern wasteland, and finally establish a foothold in the Red Crow tribe in the northeast plains and jungles!"

The two stopped talking, and Xiulot continued to check the alliance's secrets.

There are no enfeoffed city-states to the east of the capital city in the lake, only towering mountains that are hard to walk by. The cascading mountains are thousands of meters high, completely separating the not far Mexica Valley from the Tlaxcala Valley. If the Tlaxcala Valley can be conquered, it can be counted as the eastern city-state of the alliance.

In addition to the western, southern, and northern city-states, the alliance also has several distant jurisdictions.

"The land of Chunthar has a total of 200,000 people, and Milpa has about 1-2 million mu."

"The southern city-state is further south, along the banks of the Talsas River, is the land of Chontal, with a population of 200,000. It has a vast area, sparsely populated, and there are many beaches and swamps along the river. The land of Chontar accepts the alliance Jurisdiction, there are some small Mexica city-states that have just emerged, and they are in a state of self-government by the great nobles and tribal leaders. Many priests have been sent by the High Priests to convert the Chuntal tribesmen here."

The high priest explained calmly.

"Sholot, my child. The lower reaches of the Talsas River is the south of your fief, the middle reaches is the land of Jontar, and then go up one or two hundred miles through the Mixtec Union, and then reach the source of the river upstream, Tlaxcala's rich and prosperous core valley"

Shulot nodded solemnly. He had thought about it for a long time, and the Talsas River was the key to the battle on the South Road.

"As long as the Southern Route Army can gain an advantage in water warfare, go upstream along the Talsas River and attack all the way, you can go straight into the hearts of the Tlaxcalans!"

The high priest raised his brows slightly and shook his head slightly.

"My child, don't take any risks! The upper reaches of the Talsas River are very narrow, and there are many fortresses along the river to hinder them, and they have to pass through the territory of the Mixtecs. It is better for the Southern Army to march steadily and march by land and water at the same time!"

Shulot's eyes flickered, and he was silent. He has been fighting for many years, and he has become very proficient in the grasp of war, and has his own set of cognitions. It is obviously a long and difficult job to gnaw a solid fortress on land. I don't know how long it will be delayed and how much food will be consumed. And the waterway goes deep, directly to the enemy's heart, and the decisive battle is a temptation that every commander cannot refuse.

"My son. You don't have to be in a hurry for this battle. It's best to advance slowly. There are also many fortresses in the heart of Tlaxcala. It will be very dangerous if the army rushes deep along the waterway and stops under the fortresses."

The high priest's expression remained unchanged, but his voice became low.

"Even if the four states of Tlaxcala are captured and the people of Tlaxcala are completely wiped out, this prosperous Eastern Valley will be included directly under the royal family, or it will be entrusted to other princes. Loot a lot of people and transport them back to your fief. The priests in the land of Chuntal along the way will try their best to cooperate."

Speaking of this, a faint vicissitudes appeared in the eyes of the high priest. He stretched out his hand and gently touched Shulot's cheek, his voice gradually became inaudible.

"My child, when you invaded the Tlaxcala Valley and together with King Avett, wiped out the alliance's enemies for more than 50 years. I will be praying for you"

"Huh? Grandpa, what did you say?"

"...I say, you have to remember, beware of the Mixtecs, no matter how obedient they are!"

A trace of uneasiness flashed inexplicably in Shulot's heart. He looked at his grandfather's calm face and nodded respectfully.

"Yes, I obey you! I will not rush into this Eastern Expedition!"

The high priest smiled kindly. He withdrew his skinny hand and said nothing, but looked at his grandson warmly.

Xiulot turned to the end of the document and read it softly.

"Mountain Wetamo State, directly under the Union, with a mouth of 150,000 and a Milpa of 500,000 to 1 million mu. Sitaquarobang, enfeoffed by Prince Iscari, with a mouth of 70,000 and a Milpa of about 500,000 mu. Acambaro Bang, the enfeoffment of Prince Tepopolo, mouth 100,000, Milpa is unknown. The Three Kingdoms of the Lake Kingdom, enfeoffment of His Royal Highness Xiulot, mouth 600,000-700,000, Milpa is unknown."

These data do not need to be explained by the high priest, as Xiulot has a clearer grasp.

The mountainous Wetamobang is located on the south bank of the Talsas River, southeast of Zicao County, and is a copper mine directly under the Union. In order to mine copper mines, the alliance migrated 20,000 to 30,000 miners and their families here, and it has developed rapidly in recent years.

Sitakwarobang is nominally the fiefdom of Prince Iscari. It is located in the southwest of the Alliance and the southeast of the Kingdom of the Lake, and there are fortresses that were attacked by the Western Expedition South Route Army. Prince Iscari is a nobleman of the royal family, loyal and has a close relationship with the royal family. The royal family and the high priests directly dispatched royal advisors and preaching priests to manage the fief for Prince Iscari, and even the data of the fief was mastered in detail, almost the same as the direct subordinate.

Acambarobang is the fiefdom of Prince Tepopolo, located in the northwest of the Alliance, northeast of the Kingdom of the Lake, and on the south bank of the Leman River. This is also a small military city-state with many strong fortresses. After Tepopolo was entrusted with the title, he had been intending to cheer up, but was surrounded and suppressed by the Kingdom of the Lake, completely unable to use it. Until now, part of the nominal land of Akanbaro State, the wooden fort on the north bank of the Leman River, is still controlled by Ottopan City.

As for the fief of the Lake Kingdom, it is managed by Xiulot himself, and the population and the number of acres of fields in each county are all clear. The data of the kingdom recorded in the document is both outdated and rough, and even the population is much smaller than the actual number. He shook his head slightly, and spoke in a deep voice.

"High Priest, there are some data about the Kingdom of the Lake."

"My child, the Kingdom's data is based on last year's tax assessment, which is quite accurate."

The high priest smiled lightly, interrupted Xiulot, and said meaningfully.

"The Kingdom of the Lake has not been established for a long time, the population is small, and it is far less prosperous than the valley of the alliance. You have to settle down there and manage well. The powerful alliance stands behind you and will continue to support you!"

Shulot was startled for a moment, then he realized something, and fell silent. After a while, he pursed his lips and nodded silently.

"Dear High Priest, thank you!"

After that, Xiulot sorted out the population details of the entire Mexica Union, keeping the situation of each state in mind.

"With the capital city in the middle of the lake as the core, there are 1.5 million people in Gyeonggi, 500,000 people in the two western states, more than 600,000 people in the three southern states, 400,000 people in the three northern states, and 200,000 people in the land of Qiongtar. Including the Kingdom of the Lake, the total population is 1 million. Not counting the vassals of the Quartet, the actual number of people controlled by the entire Mexica Alliance is more than 4 million! The area of ​​​​the land occupied is two-fifths of the world!"

Thinking of this, Xiu Luote was shocked. The 4 million people here are the population that the alliance actually controls, and they continuously provide manpower and material resources to supply the operation of the Mexica military machine. With the support of a strong national power, as long as there is no civil strife in the alliance itself, even in the face of joint resistance from all parts of the world, the Eastern Expedition against the Trask people will surely win the final victory!

"And within the alliance, the Kingdom of the Lake is located in the far west, with unlimited possibilities for development. As for the rest of the states in the alliance"

Shulot's eyes flickered, looking at the always calm high priest. The grandparents and grandchildren looked at each other with a tacit understanding.

"Early planning and early layout are needed"

Fixed the chapter on Population Models around the Lower Alliance written a bit late. Thank you for your support! ^_^