The wind and the moon are just a temporary harbor. The life of a samurai is always one of iron fire and fighting. As a ruler, he also needs to be strategized and reformed.
Shulot stayed with Alyssa quietly for two hours, feeling the peace and joy in his heart. Then, a messenger came in a hurry and invited him to participate in an important meeting. He waved goodbye to the princess and went to the solemn hall.
And left. This time, with a calm face and steady steps, he was able to observe the characteristics of Montezuma Palace.
The Montezuma Palace does not occupy a large area, and the furnishings are quite simple and elegant. The palaces along the way are decorated with black stripes, red roofs, and heavy stone tools, similar to the style of the Qin and Han Dynasties. You can also see from this
Show the personal characteristics of Montezuma I.
When they arrived at the main hall, the generals sat around a blazing fire pit in the middle, surrounded by open vents. Due to the lack of grease, candles could not be widely used. The bonfire outlined a large number of shadows, solidifying the solemn expressions of the warriors.
Seeing Hulot arriving, all the generals smiled heartily. Avitt, who was the chairman, waved and asked Hulot to sit under him. He performed a solemn courtesy and officially sat on the second seat. This
A gathering of boys and girls invisibly clarified Shulot's identity. From then on, he was the official heir of the Avitt military and political group.
Xurot saw Acap once again. He set out from Teotihuacan and actually arrived two days early and was waiting in the capital in advance. Acap first smiled at Xurot, and then solemnly addressed Avit
Bow in return.
"The high priest has sent a messenger to the elder. Once the situation changes, he himself will come from the capital at any time. The same is true for the legion of Teotihuacan. The high priest judged that nothing will happen in this enthronement ceremony.
It’s a big problem. The chief priest will also take the initiative to seek reconciliation with the king.”
Avitt nodded, and Kechar's performance today also proved this.
Gillim then saluted and said: "Since the elder has interfered in politics again, it is not suitable to take action against Kechar now. According to the elder's current physical condition, this intervention in politics will not last long, and it will take a long time. The current third
The first priority is to send envoys and ask each city-state and power to send representatives to pay tribute and participate in the enthronement ceremony."
Next, Gillim discussed the specific list of city-states and tributes with Avit. Aka pulled Rathulote, and he leaned closer to listen to his grandfather's private message.
"Xulot, the high priest is not worried about King Avit, but he is worried about you." Akap's expression was a little solemn.
Shulot listened attentively.
"The following words, the high priest asked me to tell you. He said that the elder's thoughts are always unpredictable, but his will almost never changes, and his emotional indifference is almost non-existent. The only thing that can be guaranteed is that his decision-making is certain
He starts from the overall situation of the alliance and is biased towards Tenochtitlan. The only thing that can impress him is the overall situation of the alliance and the future of his lifelong career!"
Having said this, Acap looked around, and it was obvious that what he said next made him a little uneasy.
"In the eyes of the elders, gods are the supreme tools!"
After saying these blasphemous words, Akap silently prayed for God's forgiveness. He was surprised to find that Shulot's expression did not change at all.
"The person who needs to be most wary of in the capital is the chief priest Kechar. The high priest knows Kechar very well. He is a master of pharmacy and an outstanding warrior in his youth. He once assassinated people from rival cities with a dagger tempered with snake venom.
Elder. The magic staff he carries with him all year round can actually be disassembled. The outside is inlaid with copper blocks and can be used to hit. The inside is used by the southern jungle tribes. It is a hollow weapon that can blow out wooden thorns. There are vertical wooden thorns on the wooden thorns.
Dead frog poison. So you must wear leather armor when you are close to Kechar."
The chief priest's staff was actually a blow dart? Shulot didn't notice it at all.
"But except for once when he was young, the chief priest rarely took action himself. The chief priest said that you must not drink cocoa from the capital, let alone eat things that the chief priest has touched. Although he did not know the principle, many
The enemies of the Great Temple all died suddenly after drinking cocoa, even if the other people dining with them showed no symptoms of poisoning.”
Shulot was horrified. It seemed that the capital was not as peaceful and beautiful as it appeared.
"Finally, the high priest has sent a messenger to the elder and sent a message. Considering the past relationship, the elder should have a private interview with you."
At this point, Akap had already sat down solemnly, imitating the tone of the high priest.
"Xulot, I know that you have many ideas and insights that are beyond ordinary people. You don't have to worry about speaking out to the elders. Especially your proposal for the alliance. If the elder approves and adopts it, he will immediately make plans.
Execute! This is an opportunity!”
Xiuluo nodded, saluted and thanked Acap, and then fell into thinking.
The next meeting was a bit uneventful. Avitt arranged different tasks for the generals, garrisoned them in different areas, and prepared them to take over the four major armories of the royal capital. Then he met with military representatives from the four regions of the royal capital.
He will gradually take over the management authority of each community and control grassroots taxation and military mobilization. As for the fiefdoms and private armies of the great nobles, he can only temporarily win over them and recognize their autonomy.
To use a saying from Japan's Warring States Period, it was "territorial security".
When the night fell, the important dignitaries of the royal capital dispersed, and the generals also left one after another. Only Avit, Shulot, Gillim and Acap were left in the hall. Everyone was chatting while waiting for the arrival of the chief priest.
After another two quarters of an hour, the chief priest Kechar came slowly.
Kechar was wearing a simple ascetic priest's robe tonight, and still had the slender staff in his hand. Of course, Shulot now knew that this was a weapon suitable for both near and far. Behind him was a black man with his head lowered.
A woman in clothes appears to be quite young. There is a small clay pot in the woman's arms. Behind her is also an ascetic priest. He is half-hunched over and carrying a rather large wooden basket. He looks quite handsome.
heavy.
Ascetic priests are a special profession. They will cut their skin and cheeks, use their own blood to sacrifice to the gods, and even engage in a certain degree of self-mutilation. These priests have a strong tolerance for pain and live a simple life.
, are often proficient in martial arts. They will regularly travel to various villages and even cities to hold sacrificial ceremonies. They are very respected by villagers and city-state citizens everywhere. They are an important force for the Great Temple to influence non-direct territories.
With a gentle smile on his face, Kechar paid homage as soon as he entered the door, asking the king to forgive him for being late. This time, there were no city warriors around, so he performed the highest etiquette of lying on the ground. The women and priests behind him also did the same.
Fall on the ground.
Avitt gave a slight signal, and Gillim immediately stepped forward, returned the same greeting, and then lifted Kechar up. One of them smiled the whole time, and the other was serious the whole time, but in Shulot's view, they were extremely harmonious.
Kechar looked around everyone with a smile, nodding and saluting one by one, without the posture of a high priest, which made people unusually friendly. Then he gave instructions to the woman next to him and took the clay pot in her arms. The woman raised her head and exposed
She had a charming and pitiful face.
Kechar was always paying attention to Avitt's expression, and smiled in his heart when he saw the sudden change in his eyes. Then he stepped forward, took out an exquisite stone bottle from the clay pot, and presented it to Avitt.
"Your Highness, this is the holy water that Elder Wugel and I prepared together for you. It is a medium for communication between gods and humans, and it is the joy given by gods. Just a small cup will make people feel comfortable and their worries will be swept away.
The sky is like flying in the clouds! Please accept this feeling. Please also taste it!"
Kechar's face was filled with a sincere smile. He took out a small ceramic cup, then poured a cup first and drank it himself. Within a few seconds, his eyes were bright and his face was filled with smiles. Then he took another cup
Take out four small cups and pour them to the others sitting there.
Avitt glanced at Gillim. Gillim understood immediately. He took the holy water from Kechar's hand respectfully and thanked him repeatedly. Then he took Kechar's arm and asked him to sit down near Avitt. The two accompanying him
People also followed behind. Then they naturally ordered the guards to bring drinks, food and new ceramic cups. The scene was quite lively for a while.
Xiulote pondered for a moment. Kechar mentioned Ugel? He and Acap looked at each other, and the other nodded to confirm. The two of them made a decision: It seems that the plan to replace the chief priest with Ugel has already been planned.
After being seen clearly, it would be difficult to continue executing. Maybe even Wugel himself was subdued by the chief priest. The two sighed secretly.
A new pottery cup filled with holy water was quickly delivered. Gillim saluted first, and then drank it on Avitt's behalf. But for a moment, this always meticulous intelligence officer was also in high spirits and beaming with smiles. He then stood still for a few seconds before finally speaking.
He used strong self-control to suppress the smile on his face. Then he looked at the pottery cup in his hand, fearing it like a tiger.
Avit naturally did not drink the holy water, he just smiled and greeted the chief priest. After hearing his grandfather's warning, although he was curious, Shulot did not dare to drink it, so he used his age and body as an excuse, "Don't be greedy for the short-term joy of the gods."
.”
Kechar sighed slightly in his heart. He was about to test Shulot's resistance to holy water, so as to decide how much poison should be administered to ensure that he would not die in the future. However, there are still many opportunities later. Thoughts
Turning around, his smile became more friendly.
Next was Acap. He drank it in one gulp, and within two or three breaths, he couldn't help but smile, his face was rosy, and he was almost flying. He turned from a jade-like gentleman to a free and easy maniac.
She was alive, even singing a little prayer song.
Shulot was wary and put the holy water on the forbidden list. In addition to Acap's first attempt, the resistance was too low, the holy water must contain unknown central nervous system stimulants. And along with the high
Exciting must be a strong or weak addiction.
The woman in black behind Kechar secretly looked at Akapu, her eyes lingering on Akapu's gentle appearance. Listening to the beautiful man's beautiful singing, she suddenly forgot about the party in the hall. Until she said a sentence that she had already prepared
The words exploded into her heart like a thunderbolt.
"...This is my granddaughter Kepana. She is eighteen years old this year. She is not married yet and is still studying in Kalmykak. She has always admired His Majesty's majesty, demeanor and broad knowledge... The old man is so shameless here.
Please, I hope His Highness will take her in and keep her with you to teach her all the time."
Kechar looked at Avitt with a graceful smile. Such words came out of his mouth, and they were not abrupt or presumptuous, but made people feel that they should be taken for granted and were naturally in line with etiquette.
