Chapter 434 Alliance Secrets, Books and Documents End

The sunlight from the ceiling shines down and falls on the bark paper documents. The words on the document were clearly visible, and the details of the alliance came into view.

"The northern city-states have a total population of 410,000. The northwest Hilotepec State (referred to as Xipec State) has a population of 130,000, the northern Metztitland (referred to as Maitland) has a population of 80,000, and the northeastern Atotoni State has a population of 410,000. There are 200,000 people in Erke (referred to as Arke State).”

Shulot reread it again and commented in a deep voice.

"The northern city-states of the alliance generally have smaller populations and are all military city-states on the frontier."

"The fields in the north are slightly barren, and the states have gone through wars, so the population is not abundant. However, the three states in the north are under greater military pressure and rely on supplies from the center of the alliance. They have always been quite loyal."

The high priest smiled calmly, knowing all about the alliance.

"Shulote, my child. The northern state of Maitland is the place you passed through when you first captured the captives and returned. There are only 80,000 people there, governed by the local honorable nobles, and further north it borders the Huastec people "

Hearing this, Xiuluo nodded and fell into memories. He still remembered the city of Maitland he passed through after the first capture of prisoners. He also met Tikallo, a Mayan merchant with noble background in the central market there.

"The northwest Shipeke State was captured during the conquest of the Otomi people and was managed by the royal nobles and northern general Ocerol. Shipeke State is an important town in the north. It is close to the tributary of the Tampen River and has abundant water and soil. It is vast and has a lot of fertile land. In the time of the Otomi people, there were a total of 300,000 people there. It was just a brutal expedition six years ago and it has not yet recovered. "

When the high priest said this, he paused slightly. He pondered for a while before speaking calmly.

"Northern General Ocelor, who has a close relationship with the priests and elders of Ugol, has also met me. He is loyal to the great alliance royal family itself and has not wavered in any way. He is unwilling to return to the royal capital to enjoy himself. Even if he is far away from the lake capital , he is still doing his duty and is quite inspiring, and the Divine Blessing Legion of Shipeke State has made great achievements in the Western Expedition and is extremely effective. "

"Loyal to the royal family itself, unwavering, unwilling to return to pleasure"

Shulot listened carefully and understood his grandfather's unfinished meaning. He recalled General Ocelot's performance during the Western Expedition and made a judgment.

"It seems that General Oselor is an important local minister who defends his territory, does not interfere with the internal affairs of the kingdom, and watches the situation from a distance."

"Alco State in the northeast is located at the junction of the Huastecs and Tlaxcalans. There are a large number of stone forts and wooden forts. In the past few years, the Tlaxcalans have invaded several times. Alco State has become a fierce battlefield. , the population decreased by approximately 30,000 to 40,000.”

The high priest glanced at Shulot and said calmly.

"In the next eastern expedition, the Northern Route Army will march from here to conquer the old enemy Tlaxcala. The central alliance has sent an envoy to order the Huastec people to prepare nearby and supply some food."

"I heard reports from the kingdom's caravans that the Huastec tribes suffered from hurricanes last year and their food production was reduced. They seem to be a little unstable."

Shulot was a little worried.

"The alliance forces them to supply food and grass in case the Huastecs are forced to rebel."

"If it's the opposite, then the Huastecs are completely different from the Nahua tribes. They are a branch of the Mayans and believe in the Mayan gods. The folk customs of the Huastec tribes are very weak, the status of the warriors is not high, and the war power is low. There is no threat to the alliance.”

The high priest smiled lightly, his calm words filled with solemnity.

"The Northern Route Army of the Eastern Expedition will be personally led by King Avit, and will be directly subordinate to at least 60,000 to 70,000 warriors from various states. Having the Huastec people nearby to provide food will reduce the pressure on many alliances. The mountains and forests of Tlaxcala State are undulating, The forts are stacked one above another, making it difficult for the army to deploy. If the various Huastec tribes refuse, they will send out tens of thousands of troops to sweep through all the nearby Huastec towns and villages!"

Hearing this, Shulot shook his head slightly and made no comment. Although the Huastec tribes have been vassals for a long time and have always been respectful and paid tribute, due to their Mayan origins and beliefs, they have never been accepted by the upper echelons of the alliance. In the eyes of the powerful Mexica confederacy, the Huastec ministries were merely providers of taxes and corn that was constantly being harvested.

"My son, don't worry. The Huastec tribes are under threat from the canine in the north and should not rebel against the Alliance at this time."

The high priest patted Shulot on the shoulder. His eyes moved slightly and he mentioned another related thing.

"North of the Huastec people, north of the mouth of the Tampon River, tens of thousands of dog tribes appeared last year. Under the banner of Red Crow, they crossed the Sierra Madre Oriental and moved eastward, while recruiting more dog tribes from the northern wilderness. , while aggressively attacking the Huastec people. These dog tribes fought fiercely and had very flexible tactics. After the autumn harvest last year, the leader of the Huastec tribe recruited eight thousand warriors and went north to conquer the dog tribe. As a result, they were attacked on the edge of the mountains. , shot to death by an arrow.”

"Ah? Red Crow Tribe!"

Shulot was shocked when he heard this. His expression changed and he asked in a deep voice.

"These red crow tribes are extremely cunning and run very fast. They must be the group of Guakili dog descendants who escaped when I led my army on the northern expedition!"

"As expected, he is an escaped Guakili dog descendant!"

The high priest nodded slightly. The kingdom's northern expedition and the dog descendants' eastward advance were in tandem, and there must be a connection. This did not surprise him. He smiled lightly and said with interest.

"After these tens of thousands of Red Crow tribes defeated the Huastec leader's conquest, they began to establish a foothold in the northeastern plains and jungles. They incorporated many Huastec surrender troops and managed Huastec villages. Their power grew rapidly. Interesting Unfortunately, after they established their foundation in the northeast, a dog-born leader named Amosi sent an envoy to the alliance, claiming that he was willing to pay tribute to the powerful Cactus tribe. "

"Huh? Red Crow Chief Amosi, a tributary vassal."

Shulot was a little surprised. The chief of the Red Crow tribe actually has such knowledge. He asked in a deep voice.

"How did the Alliance respond?"

"They are just some escaped canine tribes, so what qualifications do they have to become the vassals of the alliance."

The high priest's calm words carried the confidence of the Mexica people in commanding all directions.

"Northern General Ocelot suggested dispatching the Mexica Legion to conquer the new canine. After discussing with the high priests, the royal family decided to let it go and ignore the fact that the Eastern Expedition was about to begin, leaving this canine behind. "It will not hurt the alliance to put pressure on the Huastecs."

"Well, that's true. Let's let them go first!"

Shulot agreed and sighed in his heart.

"What a blessing to be able to migrate all the way from the northern wastelands and finally establish a foothold in the Red Crow tribe in the northeastern plains and jungles!"

The two of them said nothing more, and Shulot continued to check the alliance's secrets.

There are no enfeoffed city-states to the east of the capital city in the lake, only towering mountains that are difficult to navigate. The cascading mountains are thousands of meters high, completely separating the Mexica Valley and the Tlaxcala Valley, which are not far apart. If the Tlaxcala Valley can be conquered, it can be counted as the eastern city-state of the alliance.

In addition to the city-states in the west, south, and north, the alliance also has several distant jurisdictions.

"The land of Jontal has a total population of 200,000, and Milpa has about 1 to 2 million acres."

"Further south from the southern city-state, along both sides of the Tarsus River, is the land of Jontal, with a population of 200,000. It is a vast area with sparse population, and there are many tidal flats and swamps along the river. The land of Jontal accepts the alliance There are some newly emerged small city-states in Mexica, which are in a state of autonomy between the great nobles and tribal leaders. The high priests have sent many priests and are converting the Qontar tribesmen here. "

The high priest explained calmly.

"Xulot, my child. The lower reaches of the Talsas River is the south of your fiefdom, the middle reaches is the land of Jontar, and then one or two hundred miles upstream passes through the Mixtec Alliance, and then reaches the source of the river upstream. The rich and prosperous core valley of Tlaxcala”

Shulot nodded solemnly. He had thought about it for a long time, and the Talsas River was the key to the southern campaign.

"As long as the Southern Route Army can gain an advantage in the water battle, go upstream along the Tarsus River and attack all the way, they can go straight into the heart of the Tlaxcala people!"

The high priest raised his eyebrows slightly and shook his head slightly.

"My child, don't take risks! The upper reaches of the Tarsus River are very narrow, there are many fortresses along the river, and they have to pass through the territory of the Mixtecs. It is better for the Southern Route Army to move steadily and advance by land and water at the same time!"

Shulot's eyes flashed and he was silent. He has been fighting for many years and has become very proficient in grasping the war and has his own set of understandings. Cracking down a solid fortress on land is obviously a long and difficult job, and we don't know how long it will take and how much food will be consumed. And the waterway goes deep, goes straight to the enemy's heart, and fights it out, which is a temptation that no commander can refuse.

"My son. In this campaign, you don't have to rush. It's better to advance slowly. There are also many fortresses in the heart of Tlaxcala. If the army rushes deep along the waterway, it will be very dangerous if the troops are under the fortresses."

The high priest's expression did not change, but his voice became deeper.

"Even if the four states of Tlaxcala are captured and the Tlaxcala people are completely wiped out, this prosperous eastern valley will be brought under the direct control of the royal family, or it will be entrusted to other princes. The kingdom in the lake lacks Dingkou. During your eastern expedition, you can Plunder a lot of people and transport them back to your fiefdom. The priests in Qiongtar along the way will try their best to cooperate."

Speaking of this, a touch of vicissitudes of life appeared in the eyes of the high priest. He reached out his hand and touched Shulot's cheek gently, his voice gradually becoming inaudible.

"My child, when you invade the Tlaxcala Valley and, together with King Avit, destroy the alliance's old enemy for more than fifty years, I will pray for you."

"Huh? Grandpa, what did you say?"

".I say, you must remember, beware of the Mixtecs, no matter how submissive they appear!"

An inexplicable flash of uneasiness flashed through Shulot's heart. He looked at his grandfather's calm face and nodded respectfully.

"Yes, I will obey you! I will not rush into this expedition!"

The high priest smiled kindly. He retracted his skinny hand and said nothing, but looked at his grandson with warm eyes.

Shulot opened the document to the end and read it softly.

"Mountain Weitamo State, directly under the alliance, has a population of 150,000, and Milpa has 500,000-1,000,000 acres. Sitacuaro State, entrusted to Prince Iskali, has a population of 70,000, and Milpa has about 500,000 acres. Akambaro The three states of the Lake Kingdom were entrusted to Prince Tepopolo, with a population of 100,000, and Milpa is unknown.

These data do not need to be explained by the high priest, Shulot has a clearer grasp.

The mountainous Weitamo State is located on the south bank of the Tulsas River and southeast of Lithospermum County. It is a copper mine origin directly under the alliance. In order to mine copper mines, the alliance moved 20,000 to 30,000 miners and their families here, and it has developed rapidly in recent years.

Sitaquaro State is nominally the fief of Prince Iskari. It is located in the southwest of the alliance and the southeast of the Kingdom of the Lake, and there are fortresses that the Western Expedition South Route Army had difficulty attacking. Prince Iskari is a royal noble, loyal and has close relations with the royal center. The royal family and the high priest group directly sent royal advisers and preaching priests to manage the fief for Prince Iskari, and even the data of the fief was mastered in detail, almost the same as being directly under the jurisdiction.

Akambaro State is the fief of Prince Tepopolo, located in the northwest of the alliance, northeast of the Kingdom of the Lake, and on the south bank of the Leman River. This is also a small military city-state with many strong fortresses. After being granted the title, Tepopolo has been trying to cheer up, but he was surrounded and suppressed by the Kingdom of the Lake and had no way to show his strength. Until now, part of the nominal land of Akambaro State, the wooden fort on the north bank of the Leman River, is still controlled by the city of Otopan.

As for the fief of the Kingdom of the Lake, it is managed by Xiuluot himself, and the population and acreage of each county are all clear in his mind. The kingdom data recorded in the document is outdated and rough, and even the population is much less than the actual number. He shook his head slightly and made a suggestion in a deep voice.

"High Priest, these data of the Kingdom of the Lake are a little..."

"My child, the data of the kingdom is based on last year's tax assessment, which is quite accurate."

The high priest smiled faintly, interrupted Xiu Luote's words, and said meaningfully.

"The Kingdom of the Lake was established not long ago, and the population is not large, far less prosperous than the valley of the alliance. You are enfeoffed there, you must calm down and manage it well. The powerful alliance stands behind you and will continue to support you!"

Xiu Luote was slightly startled, and then he realized it and pondered in silence. After a while, he pursed his lips and nodded silently.

"Respected High Priest, thank you!"

Then, Xiu Luote sorted it out a little, counted the population details of the entire Mexica Alliance, and remembered the situation of each state deeply in his mind.

"With the capital in the lake as the core, the capital has 1.5 million people, the two western states have 500,000 people, the three southern states have more than 600,000 people, the three northern states have 400,000 people, and the land of Qiongtar has 200,000 people. The newly established states in the west, including the Kingdom of the Lake, have a total of 1 million people. Not counting the vassals of the four directions, the actual number of people controlled by the entire Mexica Alliance is more than 4 million! And the area of ​​​​land occupied is two-fifths of the world!"

Thinking of this, Xiu Luote was shocked. The four million people here are the population actually controlled by the alliance, and they can continuously provide manpower and material resources to supply the operation of the Mexica military machine. With the support of strong national strength, as long as the alliance itself does not have internal strife, even in the face of the joint resistance of all parts of the world, the eastward expedition against the Trask people will inevitably achieve the final victory!

"And within the alliance, the Kingdom of the Lake is located in the westernmost part, with unlimited development possibilities. As for the other states in the alliance..."

Xiuluote's eyes flashed, looking at the high priest who was always calm. The two looked at each other and felt a tacit understanding.

"We need to plan and lay out as early as possible"

I have corrected the population model of various parts of the alliance. This chapter was written a little late. Thank you for your support! ^_^