When the birch candles burned out, new candles were replaced. The night was dark, and there was a faint light from the stars and the moon. At this moment, the candlelight and the moonlight illuminated the eucalyptus table at the same time. And on the eucalyptus table, there was a map spread out, which the world will never forget.
"The big plan is the big infrastructure of the kingdom! Build 600 miles of county roads and dredge 700 miles of waterways. Bronze tools and iron tools will be used on a large scale in the project. And the gunpowder from Shenqi Institute will also be used.
Prioritize supply!...The scale of mobilization in each county is tens of thousands, which will test the level of local organization. Large-scale labor will definitely kill people, but food supply and simple medical care must be provided to try to reduce casualties!"
Thinking of this, Shulot pondered for a while and continued to write notes.
"Select a group of priests from the Kingdom's Shenwei University, and then select a hundred people from my bodyguards. They will go to various counties to serve as my direct supervisors and supervise the execution of the project!"
The construction of large-scale projects often attracts tens of thousands of people and consumes a lot of materials, so there must be sufficient supervision. Shulot has enough prestige to send supervisors and make generals and warriors everywhere obey orders. He is not worried about the loyalty of generals.
, I was just worried that the warriors' methods were too cruel and they forced the common people too much.
The priests and guards also supervise the use of logistics materials and assist in calculating the mobilization of various manpower and material resources. It is not to say that corruption is eliminated, that is impossible. As long as they can reduce the proportion of materials lost in various projects to
At about 30% or 40%, Shulot will be very satisfied.
The arrangements for the big plan are here for the time being. Within three days, messengers will rush to all counties in the kingdom with complete royal orders and tokens. After the construction matters are dealt with, the next step is to kill!
"Yin Ezipan of Apa County once proposed a plan the year before last, which was to send troops from Snake Bone Village in Apa County, go north along the Chatao River to the Chapala Lake area, and penetrate directly into the southern hinterland of Prince Feather! But I didn't
Instead, he was allowed to resettle the immigrants, establish settlements, and focus on the development of the Apa Plain. However, with the influx of more than 100,000 immigrants last year, Apa County was short of food and could not take the initiative."
Shulot looked at Lake Chapala, his eyes flashing and his thoughts fluctuating.
"The Chapala Lake area has a flat terrain, a vast area, and crisscrossed rivers and lakes. It is similar to the Apa Plain, but the transportation is more convenient! To the east is the upper reaches of the Leman River, which connects the capital city in the lake. To the west is the Leman River.
The lower reaches of the Man River go straight to the Pacific Ocean for 600 miles. To the south, it branches into two branches, the 400-mile Chatao River connects the Apa Plain, and the 400-mile Chaco River connects to the Colima Mountains. To the north, there is a
The six-hundred-mile-long river flows from the Guakili Canine's homeland to the Zacatecas Wilderness, flows through the Guamal Canine's territory, and flows into the Great Lake Chapala!..."
"Five sections of rivers connect the east, west, north and south. The gold and silver mines and coal mines in the Zacatecas Wilderness, the iron mines in the Colima Mountains, the grain in the Apa Plains, the commerce in the Mexica Valley, and the waterway directly into the Pacific Ocean are all...
Gather here!"
Thinking of this, Shulot raised his head slightly and looked up at the starry sky at the top of the sky. Chapala Lake is two hundred miles east to west and has five long rivers intersecting. There is only one drawback to such a terrain, and that is that it is prone to flooding!
"The lakes and rivers are unpredictable gods. Her moodiness determines the rise and fall of the tribe."
Shulot looked leisurely and recited an ancient Prepecha proverb, but he would not stop there.
"... However, big lakes and rivers are also the best transportation, as long as you have the ability to tame them! In this classical era of insufficient productivity, the Chapala Lake area has not yet been able to reflect its advantages. And when the industrial age comes, later generations will
The Lake Patzcuaro area will gradually become dormant, while the Lake Chapala area will continue to rise. The city of Guadalajara on the lakeside will also become the second largest urban area in Mexico!"
After pondering for a long time, Shulot finally made up his mind. He was bound to win this lake area. As for the management after occupation, he could take his time.
"After this year's autumn harvest, when food is sufficient and people's hearts are a little more stable, Ezpan can send troops from Apa County. The Second Lancers Corps will still stay in the local area and organize civilians to build canals and reservoirs. The Tekos Battalion and the Hydra Corps will be sent out.
!”
"The Long Snake Legion has the Tlaxcala warriors as its backbone, and most of them have been formed. They can send out troops to plunder after the autumn. As long as the Long Snake Legion makes meritorious service and is granted lands and titles, the warriors from various tribes in Tlaxcala will gradually be included.
The kingdom’s military system!”
"As for Monkey Kuruka, he will also send troops from Hekou County upstream. He can recruit the Guamar dog descendants and carefully investigate the reality of the Guamar people. The three-way robbery will not allow the Feather Prince to have a chance to breathe.
When I return from the eastward expedition, I will launch a westward expedition and completely occupy the land of Chapala!"
With this thought in mind, he no longer hesitated. Xiuluo stood up, walked out of the bright tent, and came under the deep night. He looked at Yunshe City in the north, but could only see the shadow of the towering mountains.
"Blessed by the Lord God! The army is stationed, and the two strong fortresses have been besieged for a year! What is the situation in the two cities now? And when will the follow-up of this Eastern Expedition end?"
As the commander-in-chief of the army, Shulot had already answered these questions. In Yunshe Mountain City, many small groups of militiamen were dispatched to hide and seek with the warriors in the mountains and forests. And the only purpose of these mountain city militiamen was to obtain
salt.
"According to the militiamen's confession, a lot of food was harvested in the fields of Yunshe Mountain City during last autumn harvest. At this consumption rate, their food can last for another year! However, they are short of salt."
Yunshe Mountain City is short of salt, but in White Snake Qiu City, everything is lacking! Some militiamen escaped from Qiu City and brought news, first of all, "nobles eat food, warriors eat people, and old and weak women and children all die." And the latest one.
The moon has become "nobles and warriors cannibalize people together, draw cubs at eleven, sacrifice and share the food."
The city of White Snake Hill has indeed run out of ammunition and food, and everyone is eating each other. However, even in such a tragic situation, the Tlaxcala militiamen in the city did not riot to resist. The gods are high above them, and they are as unstoppable as gods.
Inverse. The priests held sacrificial rituals in the name of the gods. The warriors wielded force and could easily suppress the signs once they discovered them.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "The divine power is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and engraved in the bone marrow. The gap between the warriors and the militiamen is also like a world of difference. The militiamen in the city are so hungry that they have no strength. They
The most rebellious option is to try your best to escape from the city and look for a chance of survival!"
Shulot lowered his eyes. He could imagine the tragic situation in White Snake Hill City. A messenger has been sent from the Kingdom's Cannon Casting Bureau. Six heavy-duty mortars of one thousand kilograms have been cast and will be shipped to the front line. There are about two months left, these six
Mortars and cannons can be transported here with difficulty up the long river of Talsas.
"If we rush quickly, we may be able to capture White Snake Hill City before the peak of the rainy season in July. But if we go slower, the heavy rains in July and August will stop, and the heavy rains will subside in September, and we can begin to attack the city... We should be able to attack the city in October.
capture!"
Shulot's eyes flashed as he looked to the north. The two last fortresses of the Cloud Snake descendants were surrounded by a series of trenches and camps, with no way to escape. White Snake Hill City was running out of food and could no longer support itself. As for the Cloud Snake Mountain City,
It also requires water grinding.
"Yunshe Mountain City, the terrain is so dangerous...there is no rush."
Shulot thought for a while and looked to the east. The black wolf was leading the army and rushed towards the coast of the Totonak people. The king held the army and was sitting here. The arrangements in the east would be much easier to carry out. Wait until
The Eastern Expedition is over and the Alliance army has returned. If you want to plan the various ministries in the East, it will be beyond your reach!
"Master, it's getting dark, it's time to rest."
Eckart, the captain of the guard, stood behind the king and waited for a while before whispering an admonishment. Shulot raised his head, looked at the bright moon that had risen in the sky, and nodded slightly.
"Well. Eckart, you should rest too! There are guards at the door."
"Master, it's fine with me."
Eckart lowered his head and saluted respectfully. Hearing this, Hulot didn't say anything more. He stepped towards the tent where he was resting, and suddenly stopped, remembering something.
"Eckart, how long has it been since I went to see Naxiu?"
"Your Highness, you handle the government affairs of the kingdom, handle the military situation of the Eastern Expedition Army, and often meet with the leaders of each legion... It has been more than a month since you entered the Tree Snake City."
"Oh? It's been more than a month?"
Shulot frowned and touched his beardless chin.
"It's been so long!... Na Xiu is acclimatized. It's been several months. Why hasn't she recovered yet?"
"..."
Eckart lowered his head and said nothing. He had to abide by the duties of the captain of the guard and be cautious in his words and deeds. As for the family affairs of the head of the family, it was not easy to talk about it.
"Forget it! Ekart, prepare your escort. The government and military affairs have been taken care of. I'm going back to Tree Snake City tomorrow!"
"Yes, follow your will!"
Eckart lowered his head and looked at his toes. It wasn't until Shulot stepped into the tent and extinguished the candles that he raised his head and looked at the moon in the sky.
"The high priest said, 'The moon is in the sky. Sometimes it is full, sometimes it is missing. Even the king who is high in the sky will be indecisive and the moon is waning.'..."
"Master, I serve you loyally, just like I served your grandfather. No matter what choice you make, I will hold a sharp ax and handle everything for you!"
The moonlit night was dim, and the lights and shadows flickered. Eckard stood in front of the tent with a copper ax in his hand, and there was no sound anymore. And the deepest night also came from the east, silently submerging the tent.
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