Aztec Eternals Chapter 170

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August is the peak of the rainy season. The gods opened the channel between the Tianhe and the human world, and the pouring rain poured down from the sky.

From the Great Temple in Lake Texcoco to the House of the Winds by Lake Patzcuaro, the vast land is full of wind and rain. The soft soil was full of rain, the bluestone walls were wet and slippery, and all battles became difficult, so they stopped slowly.

In the wind and rain, Shulot, dressed in a plain robe, stood on the watchtower of the wooden castle camp, looking to the east of the Leman River. He was waiting for the returning fleet. Looking around, the rain curtains are connected together, making the river rise and the water surface wider. The big river not far away was turbulent and ran west all the way.

Heavy rain limited the view. The young commander didn't know how long he stood, until the first faint black spot appeared in front of him, then the second, the third... Hundreds of thousands of boats came downstream, and the samurai covered the bow in the rain. come. He finally showed a smile and hurried down from the watchtower.

Soon, the pier on the river bank was ready, the huge fleet slowly docked, and the warriors went ashore one after another.

Shulot has put on the majestic commander's uniform, surrounded by guards, to welcome the new legion.

With a spear in hand, Anatri jumped off the ornate boat. She strode up in front of the young commander, bowed her head and saluted seriously.

"His Royal Highness, one thousand temple guards, three thousand royal warriors, four thousand holy city legions, twenty thousand people's food for March, all arrived on time!"

Sherlot solemnly returned the salute.

"Annatri, the rain is so heavy, you have worked hard all the way! The warriors marched in the rain for several days, and it was not easy. The wooden fort has already prepared a banquet, prepared dry clothes and barracks, and the reinforcements will go now. Rest, sailors can also take turns ashore!"

Afterwards, Shilot took two steps forward and walked towards the commanders of the reinforcements. He first saluted each other with the honorable noble Tepopolo. The young commander glanced at Tepopolo curiously. Even though the weather was so hot and humid, the other party still wore a wet leather cap on his head, covering his forehead tightly.

"His Royal Highness, my forehead was slightly injured, please forgive me for not taking off my hat and salute."

Tepopolo explained with some embarrassment.

The young commander nodded and did not ask further in front of everyone. Tepopolo was visibly relieved.

Then, Shilot looked not far away. Father Xiusoke smiled and looked gentle. In the smile is joy that has not been seen for a long time, and in the eyes is the calm and deep concern.

The two looked at each other for a moment, suppressing their excitement, and bowed their heads in a salute. Then, Shilot and teacher Oloshi also gave each other a salute. Looking at the majestic young man, Olosh smiled silently, his expression full of joy and relief.

The welcome banquet is formal and simple. There was no grand singing and dancing at the banquet, and the generals did not drink indiscriminately. Roasted venison, roasted rabbit, tortillas, black bean puree, a few cups of freshly made cocoa drinks, and finally the delicious fish soup made from freshly caught fish are prepared in the camp.

Sherlot secretly instructed. The fresh fish is boiled in boiling water, and then add clean fine salt and pepper to expel the cold. Then, the fish soup is simmered in a clay pot for a long time, until the simmered soup is thick and white, the flesh is separated, and the aroma is fragrant.

Everyone drank a bowl of fish soup, only to find it delicious and sweaty. Everyone praised the chef's craftsmanship a few words, and then went straight to the topic. The reinforcements reported the detailed situation of the army, and Bertard described the garrison of the wooden fort in the north, as well as the general strength of the Tarasco people in the south. In the end, Xiuluo set the tone, and all the parts were stationed, guarding the camp, and patiently waiting for the arrival of the fighter plane.

When the twilight fell, the banquet was over, and the generals went back to their camps. As captain of the navy, Anatri returned to the boat to rest. She follows the tradition of her ancestors, rarely leaves the fleet, and does not contact the major nobles of the alliance.

Shilote thought for a while, and a smile appeared on his face. He ordered Bertard to send the captain of the navy. At the banquet just now, he had already heard Anatri's rhetoric, and also knew the origin of the scar on Tepopolo's head. At this time, he had a vague idea.

After receiving the military order from the commander-in-chief, the vicissitudes of life samurai chief looked at the boy silently for a moment, but still bowed his head to lead the order.

Out of the tent, the wind and rain hit the sky. Anatri stood upright, tilted his head slightly, and looked at the Knight Commander with interest. After a while, she simply saluted, and then asked aloud.

"Bottard, I haven't seen you in January. I just heard that you killed 40 Tarasco warriors in the first battle, and you were named the Knight Commander of the Holy Eagle by His Highness, and you also inspired the celestial phenomenon of the sun god. It is rumored in Zhongdu that you are the number one warrior of the Northern Route Army. I wonder when you are free, can you compete with me?"

The samurai captain looked at Anatri silently. He didn't speak, just bowed back.

Anatri frowned slightly. After thinking for a while, she strode away to the fleet of boats by the river. The samurai chief was one position behind and followed steadily. The female warrior secretly observed each other's footsteps and listened to the rhythm of breathing. Then, she accelerated, running like a cheetah on the soft dirt.

Bertard was still walking steadily, breathing undisturbed, always maintaining a physical distance.

Anatly observed for a moment, then suddenly stopped and stood still.

"You must compete with me, or I will stand here and not go!"

In the wind and rain, Bertard stood silently. He waited peacefully for a long time, and the heavy rain wet the clothes of both of them. Until it got dark, the samurai chief looked at the female samurai's firm expression, and finally spoke helplessly.

"it is good!"

Darkness fell, and a bonfire was lit in the commander's hut. In the throbbing of the fire, Shilot crossed his legs, sat opposite his father, and talked closely.

"Father, are your injuries all healed?"

Husok nodded with a smile and patted his chest.

"I've gotten better a long time ago. Now I can charge at any time and fight for half a day. In the past six months, I heard that you were in danger in the capital several times, and I often wanted to go to the capital to find you. It's just that your grandfather didn't allow me to take control of the legion and do it. Be prepared for anything..."

Husok took it lightly with a single stroke, without mentioning the preparations in detail. Then, he looked at the handsome and determined young man, smiled with satisfaction, and patted his son on the shoulder.

"I heard that you have done a lot of great things, but I didn't believe it at first. In the end, I saw you today and watched your words and deeds. In the past six months, you have indeed grown a lot! You have been able to command the army and face blood and fire. .The heavy responsibility and future of the family rests on your shoulders now!"

Speaking of the last sentence, Xiusoke was inexplicably emotional. Seeing his son's rapid growth, he felt relieved, but at the same time he couldn't help but wonder if he was getting old.

Sherlot listened quietly, with a real smile on his face. After a long while, he spoke softly.

"Father, I have no experience in commanding battles on a large scale. In this Western expedition, I am going to make you the Marshal of the Northern Route Army, coercion and control of various ministries, and master specific military affairs."

Xiusoke was stunned for a moment. He was slightly moved, thought for a moment, and shook his head firmly.

"Shirot, I will definitely assist you in this western expedition. Being a marshal will help build your prestige and win over the military hearts of the various ministries. This position is still held by you! I can serve as the deputy commander. If you succeed, the honor is on you. If you fail, the responsibility will be on me... My son, my future has been determined, but your future has infinite possibilities!"

Hearing his father's sincere words, the boy was silent for a moment and nodded slowly.

After setting the primary and secondary division of labor, the two discussed the specific military deployment and the arrangement of the camps of various ministries.

After the adjustment, the cronies of the Chinese army live in the main fort in the middle. The central army consisted of 4,000 holy city warriors, 2,000 temple guards, and 1,000 longbow personal guard battalions, totaling about 7,000 people. Next, the two armies on the left and right were three thousand warriors directly under the royal family. Then, the rear army is three thousand western city-state warriors, scattered in the outer camps, and also responsible for guarding and patrolling. As for the logistics, most of the food and grass are concentrated in the main fortress, and the sub-fortresses only distribute food for one month.

Shulot took out the plank map and brought up the latest military situation.

"Father, I am going to bypass the fortress defense line on the south bank. I learned from the prisoners during the last ambush that the fortresses in the south have been in operation for many years. Great and small nobles and militias."

"In order to defend their property, they have a very determined will to fight, and even took the initiative to fight once to drive away the samurai squads that were raiding and harassing them. Now, they chose to defend the base and mobilize Ding Zhuang to enter the city. With so many forts, it is not wise to break through one by one. , we also don't have enough troops."

Husok looked at the pattern on the map and constructed the situation of the southern route in his mind. After a while, he nodded in agreement.

"So, are you going to go down from Lake Quetzeo? Then the south estuary fortress will be the biggest checkpoint for you to go south."

Shirot smiled confidently.

"Indeed, I already have a rough siege plan. According to the latest information, the main force of the Tarrasco Navy in the south has set off downstream to the west to receive reinforcements from the Chapala Lake area. Hundreds of thousands of miles, there will be a month in the middle, and the estuary fortress will be in a relatively weak state.”

Speaking of which, Shirou was hesitant.

"Father, our reinforcements have arrived, and our troops are temporarily superior. What I am hesitating now is whether to take this opportunity to send troops south and quickly attack the river mouth fortress. If the river mouth fortress can be captured before the autumn harvest mobilization, the situation will suddenly change. After a turn, the future suddenly opens up!"

Xiusok was a little surprised and looked at the boy suspiciously.

"How can the army break through such a strong fortress within a month? How sure are you?"

Shirot smiled and answered cautiously.

"I invented a new type of weapon, which is very powerful... About half of it, if the enemy is unprepared, it can blow up the wooden door and let the samurai take the opportunity to pour in!"

Huosoke thought for a moment. He carefully checked the map and the distribution of troops, and asked.

"Shirot, have you actually used this weapon in the previous war?"

Shulot was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

Hussoke then understood. He patted his son on the shoulder again and admonished.

"My son, in actual warfare, commanders always have to consider the worst and leave room for everything. Unexpected contingencies of all kinds always happen, and often with bad results. When you occupy When you have an advantage, you should further expand your advantage and suppress the enemy from the front. Taking a risk is often just a helpless last resort when you are at a disadvantage.”

Hearing his father's teaching, Shirot thought for a moment and nodded.

"Generals who are really good at combat don't have particularly prominent epic victories. They always manage the situation and win the defeated enemy with a certain victory."

Hearing this, Xiusok savored it for a while and laughed in agreement.

"Where did my son hear about the use of arms? It's a good word indeed."

Afterwards, Husok continued to point to the map with his hand, pointing to the north.

"Shirot, the army's first priority is to manage the situation and take the initiative. Your original plan is actually very good. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Tarasco Navy's departure, you must first eliminate the unstable factors in the rear and eliminate the Austrian The Tomi people are pulled into the water! Once the army goes south, the weak back road cannot be left to the untrustworthy Otomi people."

Shulot nodded in agreement and smiled.

"Father, heroes see the same thing! Now our troops finally have the upper hand. When the heavy rain stops for a while, I will lead the troops north to force the Otomi people to make a choice. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com join us with Tara The Scots fight!"

Husok nodded with a smile. Afterwards, he thought of his own experience, the crucial blow in the battle of the two kings, and said with a serious expression.

"Shirot, if the Otomi people agree to send troops, just in case, don't mix their army with the Northern Route Army!"

Shirot was startled for a moment and asked.

"Father thinks what to do?"

Husok moved his finger forward, further west of the Leman River, to Sarcap, Tarasco.

"It's here. If the Otomi people sincerely cooperate with the alliance, they will definitely not take the initiative to go to the southern defense line to hit hard rocks and damage the precious warriors. Sakap and Otomi Guamare are opposite each other. Between the Lake Chapala area and the defense line on the south coast. There should not be many Tarasco defenders here, and the town is quite rich. Putting an army here can mobilize the strength of the southern line on the one hand, and on the other hand. Attract the attention of Chapala reinforcements."

Shirott looked at the map, his eyes lit up.

"That's right! The Otomi mercenaries from Tarasco came from here. In the mountains and forests on the south bank, there are also small tribes of the Otomi people, and the Otomi people in the north are involved in each other. Taking the attack here as a negotiating requirement, Easier for the Otomi people to accept!"

Having said this, the two finally smiled at each other and reached a consensus.

The bonfire is swaying, laughing and talking about memories, bringing warmth of body and mind. The father and son had long conversations at night, and many old things came to their minds, and before they knew it, it was already dawn.

Early the next morning, a group of messengers left the main castle in a hurry, and took the commander's latest request to the city of Ottopan in the north.

The heavy rain continued, and another week passed. The Otomi people finally sent messengers to officially reply. The two sides agreed to negotiate in the mountains and forests between Ottopan City and the wooden castle on the north bank.

Chapter end

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