Outside the commander's tent, the north wind from the plateau roared across the land, roaring all the way to the south, with irresistible power. Inside the tent, balsamic pigeon peas burned quietly in the jade furnace, spreading out a distant and rich aroma, which made people feel uncomfortable.
People's thoughts are active and their hearts are clear.
In the pleasant atmosphere, Hulot looked at Ezpin who was lying on the ground and swore an oath, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised. He smiled and held up the newly appointed commander of the Tarasco Army, and gave him a few words of encouragement again.
"Ezpan, do everything I ask you to do and further prove your ability! After the victory in the Western Expedition, the land of Mikencho will be re-enfranchised and a vassal garrison will be established...The alliance will also conquer the Colima Kingdom.
State, control the Tekos people in the west, and you are familiar with the terrain there... By that time, you will also have a place among the great nobles of the alliance!"
Hearing this, Ezpan raised his head and looked at Xurot inquiringly, his eyes slightly blank. After all, he was born in a foreign country and was not clear about the system of the Mexica Alliance, nor could he understand the meaning of His Highness's words. He just
With joy, he saluted again.
"Your Highness, I will always obey your will! I am willing to defeat the Tekos barbarians for you!"
Shulot nodded slightly and said no more. He pondered for a moment and asked slowly.
"Ezpan, how much do you know about the capital of the Kingdom of Tarasco, the Land of Hummingbirds, the City of Qinchongcan? How is its city defense? Are there any weaknesses?"
Ezpin thought for a moment and carefully provided suggestions.
"Your Highness, the royal capital Qincongcan is majestic and spacious. At its peak, it had a population of nearly 100,000 people. It is one of the largest cities in the world! According to the new weights and measures of the alliance, the walls of the capital are about nine meters high and wide enough for seven or eight people to walk side by side.
.The walls are all made of granite, volcanic rock and blue bricks. A large amount of corn mortar is used to bond them, making them indestructible! On the city walls, there are many wooden watchtowers erected, which can place archers...to attack the majestic royal capital.
It's like climbing a volcano in the clouds, it's not easy..."
Hearing this, Shulot's brows gradually furrowed. Ezpin's description was similar to the scout's report. Reflecting each other, the image of Qin Cong Can City gradually became clearer in his mind, and it became more and more difficult for him.
"...The capital itself is built on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro. The underground water system is complex, but it is not connected to the lake. There is no special water gate. There are many deep wells in the capital, which can provide drinking water for 100,000 people. Outside the capital, there are prosperous
The Lake Patzcuaro area is densely populated and full of rich villages, towns and manors..."
Shulot thought for a moment and asked in a deep voice.
"Ezpin, tell the truth. If I asked you to dig a tunnel under the Qincongcan City until it was under the city wall, would you be sure?"
Hearing His Highness's inquiry, Ezpin felt heavy pressure. He wanted to open his mouth several times, but swallowed his words again. After a while, he shook his head solemnly.
"Your Highness, I'm not sure. There are waterlogged soil and sedimentary underground water areas everywhere under the lake area. Excavation of tunnels is a real technical job! Only the most experienced old miners have some certainty, and these old miners are all in the control of Tara.
In the hands of the Scotch royal family. On weekdays, most senior miners gather dozens of miles southwest of the capital, mining several semi-open-pit copper mines directly under the royal family. That is a high-yield copper mining area close to the city of Ivacio!"
Shulot raised his eyebrows slightly. He heard the news about the copper mine again, and it was right in front of him, under the front of the army! He carefully remembered the news in his heart, and then asked again.
"Have you ever personally been to Patzquali and Ivacchio, which are located south of the capital?"
Ezpin thought about it for a long time before nodding seriously.
"Yes, Your Highness. The city of Patzquali is dozens of miles east of the south of the royal capital. It has a long history and was built for more than a hundred years. Similar to the Huayamo Fortress, Patzquali in the southeast is small in area and has strong city defenses. At the same time,
There are huge granaries there to supply the Kingdom’s legions going to the east or south. At this time, on the southern front, Sitacuaro State needs a lot of food, and the logistics line of transportation can easily start from here!”
"As for the city of Ivacchio, it is a large city that prospered because of the copper trade. It is located in the southernmost part of Lake Patzquali. The city has expanded to the lakeside with convenient waterways. There is a wide market there and a tall pyramid.
, there are merchants from all over the world, as well as large and small copper and silver mines around it, as well as rich and gorgeous noble manors. More importantly, the rich city of Ivacchio has no city walls! Only in the temple area in the center are there
A complex of pyramids that resemble fortresses."
Ezpin's eyes shone with desire. For a city that almost monopolizes the production and trade of copper mines, and a city that is also rich in silver, one can imagine how wealthy it is! He spoke slightly excitedly.
"Your Highness, the city of Ivacio is not protected by city walls! In front of the powerful army of the Alliance, this prosperous city is like a weak and beautiful girl. It will not be able to make any resistance and can only be ravaged!"
Hearing Ezpin's unfinished intention, Xurot nodded slightly and remained noncommittal. Although the city of Ivacchio was rich, it had no substantial impact on the overall strategic situation and was not a priority target.
In fact, Lake Patzquali is not connected to Lake Quetseo in the north, and the alliance's fleet cannot sail in. The lake is always firmly controlled by the Tarascans. The city of Ivacchio on the lakeside is sheltered.
Behind the two fortified cities of Qincongcan and Patzquali, it was difficult to reach them for a while.
The young commander's eyes once again fell on the map in the big tent, on the mark of Patzquali City.
He stared at the southern front, which was the battle zone between the main armies of both sides. Hundreds of thousands of troops fought for months. It was so tragic that the warriors were falling like rain and the nobles were dying like flowers! More importantly, Sitacuaro State is located in
Although the mountainous forest area is steep and easy to defend, it is not rich and relies entirely on the food road at the rear. At this moment, the food transportation road from Patzquali City is the lifeline of the enemy in the south!
Shulot thought for a moment, many thoughts flickering vaguely, but he could not understand clearly and it was difficult to make a decision. He shook his head slightly, then looked at the respectful and obedient Ezpin, and waved his hand.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Ezpan, you go down first. Train Tarasco's troops and form a second spear army!"
The big tent opened and closed immediately, and the sober wind penetrated into the tent, refreshing people. Then, the young commander called several personal guards around him and gave instructions.
"Call the Holy City Army Commander Orosh, the monkey Kuruka, the veteran Etalik, the black wolf Toltec, the royal deputy army commander Barda, and the God's Blessing Army Commander Natali. Tell me that I will hold a small
Military meeting, please come here in a low profile!"
The order of these natural calls represents the subconscious order of his followers in the young commander's mind.
The guards hurriedly took the order and left. Hulot turned around and looked at the red sandalwood burning silently for a while. Unknowingly, a stick of incense wood was about to burn out, just like the turbulent Kingdom of Tarasco, as well as
The Northern Army of Mexico exhausted its offensive.
After a moment, teacher Orosh arrived first. He first looked at the tent and saw that there was no one else, then gave Shulot a hug and said softly.
"Xulot, you have been looking bad recently. Don't think too much and rest on time! Otherwise, I will find you two personal maids to take good care of you."
In front of the teacher who had been with him since he was a child, Shulot looked much more relaxed. He sighed slightly, lowered his majesty as a commander, shook his head and smiled.
"Teacher, it is not easy to command an army and fight for one side! I am like walking on the edge of a steep cliff, feeling uneasy in my heart. I look to the left and right in front of me from time to time, fearing that I will miss a step. I am also like the monkey king carrying a mountain on his back.
With endless pressure on my shoulders, I can't even sleep for a moment. And with all the complicated things and myriad concerns every day, I can't even have a moment of peace.
My father has controlled the back route for me, guarded the fortress, and maintained contact with the alliance in the rear. He has also helped me manage the allocation of food and grass, compensation for casualties, and rewards for military merit. However, there are some things that I cannot rely on others.
We have to deal with generals from all sides and review the situation of the army one by one. And the situation of the enemy is not clear, so we need to constantly speculate and be cautious... It is really a headache!"
Hearing the complaints of the young commander, a relieved smile appeared on Orosh's concerned face. Soon, he put away his smile and praised solemnly.
"Your Highness, this is how you lead an army! In the past six months of battles and victories, you have grown into an excellent marshal! After going through this training, you will be able to manage the fiefdom in the future, much easier! Cultivating
Lot, no matter what, your father and I will always stand by your side!"
When he said the last sentence, the majestic Jaguar warrior knelt down on one knee for the first time and put the young commander's hand on his head.
Shulot was stunned for a moment, then skillfully held Olosh's hair. Then, he hurriedly bowed and lifted Teacher Olosh up from the ground.
"teacher..."
"Your Highness, the generals are not far behind. Please maintain dignity during military discussions."
Hearing this, Shulot was silent for a moment and nodded. He regained his composure and asked in a deep voice.
"Olos, what is the current situation of the Holy City Legion?"
"The Holy City Legion currently has 3,500 warriors, all of whom are loyal to you!"
The young commander nodded slightly, this was the absolute core of his direct lineage.
Then, "Monkey" Kuruka arrived second, and bowed to the ground respectfully as soon as he entered the tent. He was wearing formal battle clothes, his expression became firm and calm, and only his eyes were still shining with a lively light.
"Dear Lord, I congratulate you on another victory! I am willing to die for you at any time!"
Shulot smiled softly and said kindly.
"Monkey, get up, no need to be polite. What's the current situation of the Phalange Corps?"
"There are eight thousand members of the Lance Corps, recharging their strength along the way, just participating in the siege and blockade. The soldiers often ask for orders, and they have long been looking forward to killing the enemy and making meritorious deeds!"
Shulot nodded again. The carefully trained spear regiment will test its actual combat effectiveness in the field. They are also the direct descendants of his trusted followers. Thinking of this, he comforted softly.
"Don't be anxious, the opportunity to go into battle will come soon!"
Not long after, the veteran Etalik stepped into the tent with a fierce look, knelt down and saluted.
"Your Highness, your brilliance shines on us, like the rising sun in the sky! Your wisdom guides us, like a crystal-clear emerald! I am your blue brick, paving the way for you!"
Shulot smiled gently and asked.
"Etalik, you have always done things well, and you have handled many matters in the river mouth fortress well! How many troops are left in the temple guard?"
"There are also 1,500 warriors in the temple guard, including 500 crossbowmen. They are ready to go to war at any time!"
Shulot smiled with satisfaction. In several sieges, the elite temple guards performed extremely well. The arrogant crossbowmen had a very long range and could effectively suppress the city. The temple warriors fought bravely and broke into the river mouth fortress first.
These fanatical religious warriors are good at attacking bravely, often sacrificing their lives and causing considerable damage to themselves.
Then, the young commander pondered for a moment and asked slowly.
"What's the status of the Chichimecs?"
Veteran Etalik's expression remained unchanged, but his tone became much softer.
"Your Highness, the Chichimec canine descendants have attacked the city twice and climbed there several times. Each time, they were at the forefront of the attack, using explosive caltrops with unpredictable power... Now, only four thousand canine descendants are left.
After 1,500 men, morale was extremely low. Even though they tried their best to appease and provided food, drinks and priestly medicines, the tribe leaders were still full of complaints. The lower-level tribal warriors suffered heavy casualties and were also difficult to suppress... The canine descendants were no longer able to use
In difficult battles, they can only serve as defenders of the fortress!"
Hearing this, Shulot nodded slowly. Even if the canine descendants were not afraid of death and feared gods, they were just ordinary tribal warriors. In the face of such casualties, they were indeed useless. He thought for a moment and gave the order loudly.
.
"Then let the canine warriors be stationed on the spot to help defend the Huayamo Fortress! Etalik, please work harder and continue to win over the leaders of various ministries and appease the hearts of the canine warriors."
Etalik nodded respectfully and immediately stood on the left and right.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Hulot was lost in thought. He calculated the garrison situation of several fortresses. After conquering the river mouth fortress, the wooden fortress on the north bank of the Leman River seemed insignificant and no longer a source of food.
A stronghold that must pass through. Therefore, he remobilized the royal warriors who were stationed for rest and took away all the new weapons. Then, he handed over these wooden castles, together with the land on the north bank of the Leman River, to the Austrians led by Giovar.
Toppan Knights.
After the battle, only 1,500 of Otopan's three thousand warriors were left, which was also unusable. The northern wooden castle was handed over to Giowa for garrison to appease the Otomi people. The land on the north coast was not related to the overall situation and was temporarily handed over.
It was given to the city-state of Otopan to stabilize the alliance between the two parties. These superficial concessions from the alliance could also help Giowa establish its prestige in the city-state.
Now, the river mouth fortress has become the new core stronghold and the storage center for all food. Shulot once again asked his father to come forward and let him guard here and command the western city-state army, as well as the royal warriors led by Tepopolo.
The western city-states have sent five thousand city-state warriors successively, and there are currently about four thousand left. The noble private soldiers of these states cannot be relied on for large-scale field battles or sieges, but they are more than enough to defend the city, and they are even better at looting. The city-state warriors
The army was stationed at the fortress at the mouth of the river, and from time to time they raided the hinterland of Akambaro State in the east and wiped out the noble estates everywhere. They maintained constant pressure on the remnant army of Tarasco in the north, and were also looking for each other's weaknesses, ready at any time.
Cooperate with Huayamo's main force to defeat the opponent in one fell swoop!
In the Battle of Lake Yuriria, the three thousand royal warriors led by Tepopolo were placed on the front line of the battle and suffered the heaviest casualties. Even after the rest and treatment in the wooden castle, only one of this legion was left.
There were 1,500 warriors. The young commander continued to place him at the river mouth fortress as one of the garrison troops.
While Shulot was thinking, he lit a new red sandalwood incense. The mellow aroma penetrated his nose, bringing different levels of feelings, just like his changing mood. In the heart of the young commander, each army has a clear judgment.
.Loyalty, proximity, combat equipment, number of people, combat style characteristics...even how to position and use them are all very clear!
This chapter has been completed!