The sacred smoke lingers in the temple, bringing the breath of the gods; the sun shines from the ceiling, giving the light of divinity. The priest's hall is solemn and simple, extremely solid, with white granite as the base, dark red volcanic rock as the top, and then made of corn mortar
Bonding. The four walls of the main hall are painted with murals of gods and gold and jade carvings, and there are colorful lights everywhere.
The high priest, with his long feather crown, is sitting under the ceiling. The priests and elders sit cross-legged, separated into two rows. The senior priests stand solemnly, holding scrolls, wooden boards and ritual vessels. And Shulot, wearing a black wolf sacrificial robe, also
Sitting cross-legged, he is located in the newly added last seat among the elders' seats.
On the outermost edge, there are dozens of temple paladins who hold sharp copper axes and wear face-covering beast helmets. They are as strong as sculptures. They dedicated everything to the Lord God and never married for life. Only then did they gain the privilege of guarding the priest's hall.
honor.
Prince Totoki of Tlacopan looked respectful. Under the guidance of a senior priest, he slowly walked in from outside the priest's hall. When he saw this majestic scene full of divinity, he couldn't help but bow his head respectfully and bow to the Supreme Being.
The divine authority bowed its head.
"Praise the Lord God! Prince Tlacopan, god descendant Totoki, pays tribute to the supreme high priest!"
Hearing Totoji's name, Shulot looked solemn, tilted his head slightly, and looked at his old friend whom he hadn't seen for a long time. After not seeing him for four or five years, Prince Totoji had obviously gained a lot of weight. He wore tall yellow-green feathers on his head.
, with a pure gold amulet of a sun hummingbird hanging around his neck, and wearing a yellow robe of a top nobleman, with gold ornaments hanging and swaying from the bottom of the robe. The whole person looked like a big shining golden pineapple, showing his wealth and dignity.
Seeing the "Pineapple" Prince of Tlacopan, the priests and elders smiled and looked down without saying a word. Elder Yazar's eyes showed obvious contempt. This kind of rich and noble posture, in those who advocate force,
From the perspective of the Mexicans, it means that they cannot fight bravely, cannot make the warriors follow them wholeheartedly, and naturally there is no threat.
Elder Yazar grinned and cursed secretly.
"Prince Tlacopan, what a decorative fruit like a pineapple."
The high priest, wearing a feather crown and sacrificial robe, was sitting at the top. He looked at Prince Pineapple calmly, and an imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"God bless you! Prince of Tlacopan, Totoki. You have come to see me. What do you have to say in return?"
"God bless you! Dear High Priest, I come to the High Priests... uh... to confess, concerning the nobles and priests of Tlacopan."
Prince Pineapple raised his head, revealing a fat face that was much older. He looked cautiously at the high-ranking priests in the hall and responded carefully.
"Dear High Priest, may I confess to the priests and elders alone?"
"Oh? Confess to the priests and elders alone..."
The high priest was thoughtful. He glanced at Prince Pineapple's expression and nodded slightly.
"Yes!... Everyone else, please step back. Praise the Lord God!"
“Praise the Lord God!”
More than two dozen high-ranking priests bowed their heads in salute, gave a word of approval, and then retreated from both sides of the priest's hall. Soon, only seven or eight priests and elders were left in the hall, as well as Shulot, who had been signaled by the high priest to stay.
The empty priest hall was even more solemn, as if you could hear a needle drop. The high priest looked calm and spoke with a smile.
"The Lord God witnesses! The benevolent Lord God spreads the radiance of the sun, warming the hearts of believers, and accepts heartfelt repentance! Prince Totoki, tell your sins, and the Lord God will choose to forgive."
Prince Pineapple nodded and answered in a low voice.
"Dear High Priest, since this year, the Alliance has once again reduced the feudal status of the great nobles of Tlacopan. Many hereditary nobles have had their fiefdoms confiscated in the Lake District and have been transferred to the land of Qontar and the Huetamo Mountains. High Priest
The regiment also deprived some priest families of their hereditary fiefdoms and religious rights..."
Hearing this, Elder Ugel nodded in understanding. The transformation of Tracopan was led by the royal family, assisted by the high priests, and he was the person in charge.
In the past five years since the Reformation, the centralization process of the Alliance has continued to deepen. The Texcoco Lake District in the Valley of Mexico is rich and prosperous. It is located in the middle of the world and has a population of at least 1.5 million. It has been gradually included under the direct control of the Alliance. Nobles everywhere are either harsh
To reduce the feudal status, either transfer it to a foreign country, or be completely exterminated like the Texcoco nobles. Now, at least 70% of the land in the lake area is owned by the royal family, and most of the villages everywhere are organized into households.
The priests sent by the priesthood participate in the management.
Since the beginning of this year, as the elder's condition has worsened, the alliance's centralization reform has become more powerful and urgent, and can even be said to be violent. The dissatisfaction of the powerful nobles in the Lake District has been growing day by day, and several small-scale rebellions have occurred.
The alliance's secret guard group and confession system have played a role. When the lake area nobles are organized to a certain extent, they will leak secrets and attract powerful royal legions. Facing tens of thousands of bronze-armored elites and tens of thousands of longbow guards, all the nobles
As soon as the rebellion rises, it will be suppressed with heavy blows, and the whole clan will end up being exterminated.
Now, the great nobles in the lake area are anxious day and night, eager to change their titles, and are looking forward to the arrival of the Eastern Expedition. The great nobles of the four states outside the lake area have also been strongly interfered by the royal center and have lost many of their autonomy rights. Shulot
When the alliance came from the east, the unpleasant experience at the banquet in the western city-state happened against this background.
The city-state of Tlacopan is located on the west bank of Lake Texcoco, within easy reach of the capital city in the lake. The remaining hereditary nobles and priests in the area suffered harsh treatment from the second round of reforms and lost most of their autonomy.
Elder Wugel's eyes flashed, and he felt emotional as he looked at the respectful and careful Prince Pineapple.
"In the five years of reform, Prince Tlacopan handed over the family warriors, handed over the city management rights, and now even handed over most of the land and feudal people, leaving only the glorious title and accumulated property.
...What a great example among the great nobles!"
The high priest lowered his eyes and listened patiently to Prince Pineapple's "confession".
"...Dear High Priest, I support the reform of the royal family and the High Priesthood from the bottom of my heart! Seeing that the alliance is getting stronger and stronger, the glory of the Lord God spreads all over the world... As the prince of the alliance, I enjoy a luxurious life and make sacrifices.
A little land and population don’t matter!..."
In the priest's hall, Prince Pineapple looked pious, as if he was willing to sacrifice himself for the Lord God at any time.
"...It's just that there are always some hereditary nobles and priests who can't see the general trend of the alliance, and are as blind as moths to a flame. In the city of Tlacopan, there are some big nobles conspiring, and some priests from the gods are involved...I
I heard a little bit about it, but I felt deeply disturbed, and unable to stop it... I had no choice but to come to the great temple and confess to the high priests!..."
"plot?"
Hearing this, the high priest's eyes moved. He smiled kindly and asked.
"Totoki, my son, what are the great nobles and priests of Tlacopan plotting?"
"Witness the Lord God! Dear High Priest, I have never been involved in it and I don't know the details."
Prince Pineapple's fat face trembled and he spoke quickly.
"I just heard that it is related to the assassination, the high priests, and the king..."
"Oh? Plotting to assassinate... is such a big crime!"
The high priest looked solemn. He glanced at the priests and elders who were listening attentively, and nodded slowly.
"The Lord God witnesses! Totoji, my son, if you have the list of these nobles and priests, you have made a great contribution!..."
"Praise the Lord God! Dear High Priest, I am willing to do my best for you, even at my own risk!"
Upon hearing this, Prince Pineapple's expression changed and his face showed joy. He knelt down respectfully, bowed to the ground, and then took out a list that had been prepared from his arms.
"High Priest, here is the list of nobles and priests involved in the conspiracy! I also have a few personal guards who can help guide..."
"Yazar..."
The high priest looked at Elder Yazar. The stern elder God of War nodded, took the list from Prince Pineapple, checked it briefly, and frowned deeply. Then, he handed the list to the high priest, with a look of murder on his face.
The intention is unabashed.
"Almost all the high priests and the remaining powerful nobles of Tracopan are on the list!...This group of damn nobles conspired to assassinate, and their crimes are unpardonable! All the priests who dare to participate should also be killed!"
..”
The high priest took the list and checked it briefly. The names of the nobles who controlled the fiefdom and Dingkou were all on it. He understood clearly, smiled slightly, and promised Prince Totuoji.
"My devout child, you have made great achievements! The Lord God is omniscient and shines on the devout believers, accept his sincere confession and promise a bright future!... Now, you can face the Lord God statue and pray devoutly
Pray for His blessing!”
Prince Totoki nodded understandingly. He closed his eyes, held the pure gold sun hummingbird amulet around his neck in front of the priests and elders, and prayed quietly.
"Praise the Lord God! I am willing to follow the guidance of the high priests and dedicate everything I have to the Lord God! With my devout faith, I do not want to enjoy peace and happiness in the heart of the Lake District... I only want to go to the border parishes to spread the word
The glory of the Lord God, devote your life!..."
Hearing this, the priests and elders looked at each other for a moment, thinking a little. The high priest nodded slowly and looked at Elder Wugel.
Wugel pondered for a moment, then spoke in a low voice so that everyone could hear.
"The Qontar land in the southwest is small and has been transferred to the seal. There is still a lot of land in the Xilotepec City area in the north and the three Otomi states in the northwest. There are also new occupations by Xilote priests.
The southwest Tecos Mountains..."
After hearing these desolate mountains and rivers, Prince Pineapple closed his eyes, twitched his face, and quickly prayed again.
"The light of the Lord God is like the rising sun, shining from the east! I seek his light and go to the distant lands in the east..."
Wugel raised his eyebrows, pointed to the east, and looked at Elder Yazar. Yazar nodded seriously, and looked at Prince Pineapple with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. Soon, all the priests and elders nodded in agreement.
, looking up at the high priest.
"Very good! My devout child, the Lord God has heard your prayer and will promise you the important mission in the East!"
The high priest smiled lightly, as he had expected it.
"Witness the Lord God! Prince Totoki, after the alliance conquers the Tlaxcalas, you will have a new fiefdom on the far eastern border. This is a promise made by the high priests on behalf of the Lord God!"
"Thank you, Supreme High Priest!"
Prince Pineapple was moved to tears and fell to the ground to salute the high priest. Then he saluted to the priests and elders one by one, including Shulot.
"The Lord God bless you! Praise His glory!..."
The high priest waited patiently until Prince Pineapple finished his salute before calmly giving the order.
"Elder Yazar."
"High Priest."
"I'll give you a thousand temple guards. Take the personal guards led by Prince Totoki and go to the western city-state of Tlacopan immediately! According to the names on the list, arrest the conspirators and the priests of the gods one by one!"
"Obey you!"
Elder Yazar bowed his head to accept the order and took the list. Then, he pressed the obsidian dagger on his waist and walked out of the priest's hall with cold murderous intent on his face.
"Elder Wugel."
"Dear High Priest."
"Please go to the king's palace, report the matter to King Avit, and seek the support of the royal warriors, just in case!"
"Do your will!"
Wugel nodded, gave Shulot a kind look, and set off immediately.
"The rest of the priests and elders went to various parts of the temple area to prepare. To appease the people of the capital, summon the temple guards, form a priest review team, and prepare for the trial meeting!"
The high priest pondered for a moment, with a ruthless chill in his eyes.
"Witness the Lord God! Conspiracy to assassinate is an unforgivable crime. Those who disobey the Lord God must accept divine punishment! Thoroughly examine the hereditary nobles and priests of Tlacopan! Anyone who participates in the conspiracy will be killed by all the men in the clan; those who do not report the knowledge will be deprived.
Fiefdom, exile to the Western Kingdom!”
"The Lord God witnesses! Anyone who disobeys the Lord God must accept divine punishment!"
In the main hall, the remaining five priests and elders loudly praised and set the tone of judgment.
Among the high priests in the capital, there are no elders from Tlacopán, and no one intercedes for the hereditary nobles and priests involved in the case. Now is the most intense moment of the religious reform. When encountering such a conspiracy, it is natural to deal with it in a big way.
Completely eliminate the hidden dangers of Tlacopang State!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! For the royal family, this conspiracy is just what they want. After the hereditary remnants of Tlacopan State are wiped out, Tes can be completely controlled.
The land and population in the western part of the Koko Lake District will shock the nobles of various states!
"Prince Totoki."
After the high priest arranged everything, he looked at the frightened Prince Pineapple and smiled gently.
"You can go to the side hall to rest first and wait for the judgment meeting to arrive. Don't worry, my devout child, no one will harm you where the Lord God shines!"
"Praise the Lord God! Thank you for your mercy, respected high priest!"
Hearing this, Totoji relaxed slightly. He first saluted respectfully to the high priest, then greeted the remaining priests and elders again, and then walked backwards out of the hall.
The priests and elders also bowed their heads in salute and left one after another. Soon, under the fierce shouts of Elder Yazar, the temple guards quickly gathered in the square of the temple area. The warriors held copper axes and spears with cold and solemn expressions. The young
As the backbone of the army, the war priest put on the bronze cloth armor from the Kingdom in the Lake. Within a moment, there was a murderous killing below the magnificent temple!
In the empty hall, only the high priest and Shulot who were sitting cross-legged were left.
Shulot stood up and looked at the square below. The temple guards seemed to have been prepared and had already assembled. With a thoughtful look on his face, he walked up to the high priest who had his eyes closed to meditate, bowed his head respectfully and asked.
"Grandpa, why are you in such a hurry today..."
"Xulot, we'll talk about it later when we get back!"
The high priest opened his eyes, revealing a sharp gaze like a jaguar. The moment of power was fleeting, and when Shulot looked carefully, he only saw a calm, skinny old man.
"yes!"
Xiuluo nodded. He thought for a moment and prayed to the Lord God.
"God bless you! The temple guards are dispatched to arrest this time. I hope everything goes well. The nobles of Tlacopan dare to plot to assassinate the Venerable. They will not be punished!"
"The Lord God bless you! The fate of mortals is always determined by the Lord God in advance. Only those blessed by God can see it in advance."
The high priest smiled slightly, stretched out his hand, and touched Xilot's head lovingly.
"Priest Xiulote, don't worry, everything will go smoothly with this arrest."
Having said this, the high priest raised his head, raised the staff, and stared at the sunlight falling from the sky. The sunlight was so bright, the gems on the staff shone brightly, and the hand holding the staff was filled with blood.
The high priest looked in a daze for a while, with a smile on his lips, but his expression became vicissitudes of life. At this moment, he seemed to see the fate destined for many people, and also saw his own destiny. The real strong man will always remain calm and silent.
, arranged everything. And the only thing he was unsure about was Shulot's future.
"Grandpa, you..."
Shulot waited for a long time, feeling a little worried.
"Xulot, the fate of mortals is always determined by the Lord God in advance. Only the blessed ones can see it in advance."
It was like going back in time. High Priest Shuter's expression was changed, and he spoke quietly again, which made people feel chilly.
"Don't worry, this arrest will go smoothly... because I have already made arrangements!..."
This chapter has been completed!