Aztec Eternals

In the history of the Aztec Empire, if you want to choose a person who has made the greatest contribution, then he is neither the "Obsidian Snake" who founded the empire, the first leader of the empire, and the fourth generation of Mexica. Nor was Coatel, the "angry frowning king" who expanded the empire, Montezuma I, the second leader of the empire. The one who really gave the history of the Aztec Empire was the Immortal Sun, the Chief Architect of the Empire, Tracaelel.

In the process of learning from his father and grandfather, Xiulot habitually brought the great figures of the empire into the familiar Chinese history, and looked for the future of Mexica history in a Chinese era with similar economics and politics.

If Iscoartel, who raised troops as a vassal city-state, established the Aztec Tri-City Alliance, and overthrew the rule of the Suzerain of Tepanek, is compared to King Wen of Zhou who fought against Zhou.

Then Montezuma I, who inherited the throne of the alliance, stabilized the alliance relationship, challenged the legacy of Pintpanek, and expanded the territory of the alliance, was King Wu of Zhou who ruled the world.

And the younger brother of Montezuma I, successively served as Viziliwitter (the second generation of the first king), Chimarpopoka, Iskoater, Montezuma I, Asaya Cartel, Tisok, For six generations of Mexica kings and four generations of empire leaders Traka Eler was the Yuan Sage who laid the foundation for the Western Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Gongdan.

In Schlott's mind, most of the great figures in the world have one thing in common, that is, to live long enough to achieve their grand goals. But among the tribes of Central America where the average age is only in their twenties, the eighty-five-year-old Telakaelel obviously has the most important foundation for being a great man, immortal time.

Traka Erel is the son of the second generation of the first king Viziliwitter. He was born in 1397. It was a time when nothing had happened. In the Kingdom of Paneque, the Aztecs were just a subsidiary city-state that settled on a small island in the lake after wandering for hundreds of years.

The kingship of the world is passed down from the Teotihuacan civilization from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD, to the Tula Toltec civilization from the 6th century AD to the 12th century AD, and then to the Toltec civilization in the 13th century AD. In the hands of the Erteke-Tepanek people, it is like the alternation of Xia and Shang.

The Aztecs improved the technology of Chinampa floating fields, which became the basis for the burgeoning empire. The astonishing grain production brought about huge population growth, and the city-states in the lake gradually became important. Thirty years after the birth of Tracaeler, the Aztecs quietly farmed, accumulated strength, married diplomacy, and respected Tepanek for a long period of dormancy.

At this time, the Kingdom of Tepanek was ruled by a generation of heroes, Tsosomok, who conquered east and west to pacify the world. In 1418, he aggressively attacked the east of Lake Texcoco, conquered the rising city-state of Texcoco, and dominated the valley ever since. Many city-states could only endure silently and pay tribute to the Kingdom of Tepanek on time.

When Tessomok finally passed away in 1426, the twelfth year of the rabbit in the Mayan calendar, the long-awaited city-state of Mexica-Tenochtitlan quickly came together with the unwilling city-state of Texcoco, followed by The city-state of Tracopan joined on the west bank of the lake.

In 1428, the Aztec Tri-State Alliance was proclaimed, and in the same year the capital of the Tepanek Kingdom, Azgapozarc, was besieged. Then the alliance fought for several years and inherited Tepanek's hegemony. The Three Kingdoms Alliance unified the Mexica Valley and became the Aztec Empire.

In this era, Telakaelel was a prominent general of the alliance, and brother Montezuma I, the poet king of Texcoco, Nezabal Coyote, and called the three Trakochal Cartels of the alliance , namely Marshal.

In Shulot's eyes, although Trakaeler had outstanding military exploits at this time, he was not yet great. His real great cause is to establish the rule of law of the empire.

With the coming of peace, Trakaerel stepped down from his post as Marshal to become the nation's chief architect, the chief advisor. Under the command of the chief architect, the entire lake area was completely remodeled, important canals were built, the high-yield floating field Chinanampa was expanded to its peak, a large number of lake bridges were built, and the spectacular stone capital gradually took shape. There is no doubt that this large-scale infrastructure in the Stone Age must use the lives of laborers as fuel.

Trakaelel is strong and determined. He traded the bones of countless Tepanek slaves in exchange for the agricultural core of the empire's hegemony, a Texcoco Lake District that could support one and a half million people. With the prosperous and prosperous Mexica Valley, the Aztec Empire truly laid the economic foundation for its hegemony.

In Xiulot's view, this is equivalent to Zhou Gong's expansion and improvement of the well field system. "Zhou Xun thoroughly implemented the law, and farmers were granted 100 acres of land, and tithes were also levied", which laid the economic foundation for the hegemony of the Western Zhou Dynasty.

With the achievements of agricultural construction, Tracaelel has enough prestige to carry out deeper religious and cultural reforms, thus unifying and cohesive the ideology of the Aztecs.

The first thing he did was to abolish the gods! He promoted the god of war, the patron saint of Mexica, Vitzilopochtli to the main god of the sun god, and deposed the original sun god Tescatlipoca. Establish the status of the Mexica as a blessed nation.

The second thing he did was to revise history! Under his modification, the Aztecs are no longer the descendants of a semi-nomadic dog descendant from Northwestern Aztlan, but the inheritors of the ancient Teotihuacan civilization, the descendants of the glorious Toltec civilization. Successors, a God-blessed race with a glorious history!

And the new sun god Vitzilopochtli also became the creator god of the Toltecs, and conveyed the decree for the Toltecs to join the great Mexica.

Subsequently, all canonical stone inscriptions recording an alternate history of the Aztecs were completely erased. With the expansion of Montezuma I, all conquered city-states must hand over their inheritance sacrificial plates and destroy all "slandering" classics. The past history has become a taboo anecdote that is only circulated among the royal family and high priests.

After so many generations, until today, the concept of God's Blessing has penetrated into the beliefs of the Mexica, establishing a strong sense of national pride and centripetal force, as well as the impulse and determination to rule the known world.

In Xiuluote's view, this is equivalent to the concept of the world in the Book of Songs, coupled with Dong Zhongshu's induction between heaven and man, and the power of the king is granted by God. In a word, I firmly believe that the destiny is in me, and I am destined to rule the world!

This is the fundamental belief that all powerful nations in the world must possess, and it is also the ideological core for the true rise of a country and civilization. Looking at history, any powerful civilization will have similar ideological strengthening.

China will say, is it the land of the king in the whole world, and the land of the king is the subject of the king! We are China.

The ancient Egyptians would say that the pharaoh was the son of the god of heaven, and after his death he lived in the pyramids to reach the heavens.

The Japanese would say that the Emperor Shinto is one line of life! The emperor's ancestor was the sun god.

The Ottomans would say, Ottoman's dream, Lord of the world! He might be stronger than Osman.

The English would say, rule, Britannia! God bless the queen.

Americans would say, Manifest Destiny! Take and dominate God-given America, with the liberties and federal self-government entrusted to me.

In Schlott's view, the most ruthless means used by Western colonists is to erase the ideological self-confidence of temporarily backward countries and nations in the name of different lifestyles and religious beliefs, thereby destroying the possibility of the other party's future rise. There is nothing better than killing one's heart.

In the face of the Indians, the Spanish colonists burned all the books and history, and publicized the resistance of the white people in the face of infectious diseases. The backbone of the Indian nation. However, in the face of black Africans who are more resistant to diseases, this statement has become ignorance and low intelligence of black Africans.

For thousands of years, similar methods have been continuously used by colonists, from life, system, culture to belief, to better plunder, conquer and rule the world. And once a nation kneels down completely, it will be very difficult to stand up again.

Xiulot always believes that it is not the gap in technology that determines the destiny of a nation, but the deeper core. The impotent Central American countries in the future, as well as the impotent South American plateau countries, have proved this with a long recession. They must first find themselves before they can embark on the road to rise.

In his view, the development of a small individual, a nation, a country, or even a civilization is all from the inside out. What he hopes to do, just like what Tlacaeler did, is to unite the beliefs of a nation to establish a strong native civilization in Central America.

In order to further enhance the internal drive for the expansion of the Aztec Empire, Tracaelel once again revised the myth. God is in his hands, just a tool to achieve his goal. This time, in mythology, the sun god Vizilopochtli asked the Mexica to sacrifice "sacred blood" to him to keep the sun running and prevent the end of the world.

With the establishment of this religious concept, continuous expansion wars became a natural attribute of the Aztec Empire. The new generation of Mexica regard war as their instinct, warriors as their honor, and sacrifices as their salvation. Hearing the war, he is happy, happy to die and forget to live. The dazzling force brought about conquests again and again, a small battle in three years, and a big battle in five years. Driven by the myth, the Mexica have become the overlords of the world in only fifty years.

This religious war reform, um, should be original. Xiu Luote thought back carefully, and guessed that Duke Zhou should not have done similar things.

In order to pass on these new concepts, Trakaeler expanded the bureaucracy and the number of priests, and also opened the channel for low-level civilians to become priests. In order to increase the ceremonial effect of the sacrifice, Trakaelel began to expand the temple on a large scale, and formulated a daily small-scale "Glory Crown War" system.

The modified religious forces are therefore more powerful, and they are a powerful threat to royal power and secular forces. But for now, Trakaelel's unrivaled prestige is more than enough to control everything. This potential conflict between religion and secularism will not erupt until Montezuma II, and then the priest king Montezuma II takes the initiative to welcome the "Feathered Serpent God" colonists into the core of the empire to suppress the princes who oppose him, Great nobles and warriors.

Facing the Western colonists, the Aztec Empire did not exert its real power. Hundreds of thousands of warriors were at a loss, and they were destroyed in the long-term internal conflicts, rebellious city-state ministries, tragic smallpox infection, and siege by colonists and rival tribes. This made Hernán Cortez's unworldly achievements, and also gave Westerners who had been suppressed by Ottoman for a long time the confidence and ambition to conquer the world for the first time.

After the iron-blooded Tracaelel injected the core of war into the Mexica, he began to adjust the social structure of the Mexica, and established a real classical military society to match the belief in war.

He established a strict military merit system, dividing the priests into five levels, and the warriors into four levels, ascending in order, and finally promoted to military nobles. The different classes have strict dress codes, social status and land power. No matter how rich they are, civilians are not allowed to wear clothes that arrogate their status.

Xiu Luote felt that this was a bit like Zhou Gong's ritual and music system, and it was also similar to the Qin Dynasty's conferring military merits.

Similarly, Trakaelel stipulated that all fifteen-year-old boys must receive five years of compulsory military education, and try their best to train them into warriors and war priests. The remaining artisans, merchants and farmers were at the bottom of society. In the entire society, the only way for civilians to rise is to participate in wars, gain military merits, and capture prisoners.

Therefore, every Mexica that Xiulot met wanted their children to become warriors. This is an army society with a state.

After the social reforms of Telakaeler, the nobility and succession of the throne in Mexica were also determined by military merit, which was completely different from Duke Zhou's succession to the eldest son. It injects the core of iron and blood, but makes Mexica's power transmission more cruel and bloody.

If the legitimate son of a nobleman fails to show valor on the battlefield, his inheritance will go to the heroic bastard. And every king will launch a "coronation war" to prove his war capabilities. Similarly, once Tisok lost the war, he immediately lost the hearts of the people and his throne was in jeopardy. And the throne obtained by Avit through war was widely recognized by warriors and nobles.

Shulot was sorting out the deeds of the Duke of Zhou in his mind, and he was actually sorting out the foundation of the prosperity of the Aztec Empire.

Economically, build canals and float fields, complete core agricultural areas, and increase population.

In terms of culture, it is clear that God blesses the ethnic group, builds national self-confidence, and unites beliefs.

In terms of religion, carry out religious reforms, provide internal driving force for war, and expand the country.

In society, clarify the hierarchy, establish a militarized society, and promote class.

It is clear at a glance that this is a complete set of adapted national systems, and it was completely established by one person. To be able to establish such a great cause, one must either be born with a great talent, or be an acquired traveler, and one must be able to live long enough.

It is precisely because of Tlacaeler's reforms to the Mexica that the Mexica civilization has the necessary conditions to truly become a powerful civilization. If there is no interruption by external forces, it is destined to be the Aztec Empire that will unify the Central American world!

Then the system of this civilization will be more mature, and new ideas will be born in internal conflicts. Rebuild the country on a new economic basis, just like the reforms of the Warring States Period and Qin and Han Dynasties.

Accompanied by the change of thinking is the advancement of science and technology, first entering the complete Bronze Age, and then entering the Iron Age with difficulty. With the help of metal tools, sailing technology was developed, the Caribbean Sea was turned into an inner lake, and then North and South America were explored, and the Incas were encountered, and llamas were obtained for light transportation, and North American bison that could be farmed were tamed until the population expanded. to all of America.

Shulot shook his head, returning from his wandering thoughts. Hearing the news that Trakaeler was still alive really shocked him, as if he saw a mythical figure walking out of a book.

The little Avivit behind him didn't get a response, and continued to "tweet" in dissatisfaction. This is a kind of call, and it is hungry.

Avit stood up, looking at the little golden eagle poking his head, quite interesting.

He smiled faintly: "What is this? A small white turkey?"

"It's a little golden eagle, only three months old. I picked it up from the sacred Avivit tree in the forest."

As Shulot said, he took out the prepared tender meat and fed it to little Avivit, and then took out a pottery gourd that Tarasco people like to use, and carefully fed the water inside to its beak inside. The little golden eagle also obeyed without shaking his head.

"Oh, so it's a golden eagle, and the eagle is the warrior's favorite." Avit came over and tried to touch the little Avit. As a result, the little golden eagle turned its head away in resistance, and kept pecking at his hand with its soft beak.

"This little guy, the golden eagle, is really hot-tempered, which is rare." Avet chuckled. "I remember that there is an old warrior in the capital who knows how to train chestnut-winged eagles. When I return to the capital, I will call one to train it."

Xiuluo nodded. Eagles really need to be trained by a special trainer before they can be used in hunting. If the eagle is smart enough and trained long enough, it can recognize certain things. For example, a large-scale army, or a ship on the sea.

"Avit, what should we do now? Will the immortal Trakaelel be against you?" Shulot asked worriedly.

"I have already sent Gilliam to ask the ancestors for instructions. I am temporarily stationed here to wait for a reply. It is estimated that I will receive a reply in ten days. Since the capital has not interrupted the supply of food and grass to us, it seems that there is no big problem."

Avet smiled lightly, a little worried, but more confident that he was in control of the overall situation.

"Tisok's coronation war failed, and he was defeated and replaced by me. This is within the scope of the inheritance rules set by the ancestors. Besides, Tisok is dead. Now, apart from me, who else can really take over the throne of the alliance ? Does it depend on my eldest brother’s son, Montezuma II, who is only seven years old?”

Hearing the name of Montezuma II, Shulot was a little lost. His thoughts were surging, and his hands stopped slightly.

Avette snatched the piece of meat from Xiulot's hand and continued to tease the little golden eagle. He has the foundation of a warrior, and his wrist is flexible enough. If he is a little serious, the little golden eagle will not be able to peck at all. Little Avivit couldn't eat food, and couldn't peck the bad guys, so he called Shulot in a hurry.

Shulot recovered from the call and glared at Avit. Then he took out a new piece of meat from his bosom and carefully fed it to the little golden eagle.

Avit smiled lightly and continued to analyze the situation in the capital.

"The old ancestor is old and has lived in seclusion for many years. He just ordered the expansion of the Great Temple. When Tisok came to the throne, he did not show up. This time it seemed that Kechar was in a hurry. He managed the Great Temple Temple, so I appear more often in front of my ancestors, and I can talk to some extent. It seems that this time I will go back, and I will not be able to move the position of the high priest in a short time."

The young man pondered for a moment: "What if the immortal Trakaelel really does something to you? Shall we march south?"

Avit shook his head: "No. After all, the ancestors are the ancestors of the Tenochtitlan lineage. If we really want to deal with us, we can only take advantage of the offshoots of Texcoco and Tlacopan.

It was also because of the suppression of the ancestors in these years that the 50,000 directly subordinate warriors in the capital's Sancheng Lake area were all in the hands of the Tenochtitlan family. The two princes of Texcoco and Tlacopan are just for show now.

Raising troops is the last option. Facing their ancestors, the nobles couldn't believe it at all, and the heads of the city-states were also very shaken, let alone the warriors directly under the royal family. After all, it is the immortal sun! "

Xiulot understood. When the Tri-Cities Alliance was founded, the leaders of the three cities were called Tratoani, the king. But then, Montezuma I deliberately strengthened the connection between the three cities, allowing marriages to merge with each other, and the ruling class to merge into one.

Then with the death of the poet-king Nezaval Coyote, Telakaelel became the only founding father. His prestige is unparalleled! Under his repression, Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan became the only true king, while the lords of Texcoco and Tlacopan became Tegucetri, the princes .

The princes of Texcoco and Tlacopan are the existence above the third rank of honor nobles. Among the 50,000 direct warriors, Tenochtitlan directly controlled 30,000, the remaining 14,000 came from Texcoco, and 6,000 came from Tlacopan.

These two princes have nothing to do now, but they are both hidden dangers of centralization in the future. In history, they will also oppose Montezuma II in the future, splitting the power of the alliance.

Shulot sighed, it seemed that now he could only wait for Gilliam to come back and see how the ancestral sacred tree dealt with the newborn eaglets. He continued to feed the little golden eagle.

After eating the last piece of meat, little Avivit let out a satisfied "Yo Yo" twice, and then began to comb his feathers. Its wings are growing, and the slightly blackened new feathers have just sprouted, which feel as light as velvet.

Taking advantage of little Avivit relaxing his guard, Avit finally touched the little golden eagle's head as quickly as lightning, and was very satisfied with the soft touch.

He smiled and said to Shulot: "You picked up this little eagle, why don't we call it Xiuluotel! It also describes that it will fly in the sky like lightning in the future."

The young man looked at his friend with some embarrassment: "Uh, uh, I've already chosen a name for the little golden eagle."

"Oh? What's your name?" Avet looked at the boy with a smile.

"That... because I picked it up from Avivit's tree, so... I called it Avivit."

The smile on Arvette's face froze.

Then, he reached out to grab the boy's cheek.

The boy had been on guard for a long time, and the training of the samurai had an effect. He jumped and dodged, and dodged.

"Avitt, listen to me, this name is still negotiable!."

Shulot kept dodging and moving, and Avitt also showed the strength of an elite warrior, and the two quickly advanced and retreated to attack and defend. After a while, after all, it was Avit who was stronger in martial arts. He cornered the young man and slapped him hard.

"Pain, pain, pain, my face" the familiar scream sounded again.

The young man's screams startled little Avivit who was combing his feathers. He poked his head out and looked at the relaxed and real two people who temporarily put aside their worries and took off their masks.

"Hawk?" Little Avivit was a little confused.

The young eagles can't understand the sacred tree, because the world in their eyes is different.

Before writing this chapter, I sorted out the history of Aztec, and then wrote it for a whole day. It's just not enough brain cells. As an ordinary person, it is very difficult to imagine the thinking of a great man.