With such overwhelming force, the defense of the Hohokam people collapsed.
Ancient war was a collision of flesh and blood, vividly displaying the aesthetics of violence.
All this was recorded by Zhou Li'an...
1 million per minute, looking at it now, it’s not expensive at all.
Thousands of people are fighting in the war, and the extras are all about taking human lives, knives piercing the flesh, and blood splattering everywhere.
Isn’t this much more awesome than special effects filming?
When the defeat of the Hohokam people appeared, everything was as expected, and people began to flee around the city-state.
Half of the 2,000 cavalrymen were left to guard the war horses, and the remaining 1,000 cavalry were divided into five teams and began to encircle and sweep them, cutting off the way out.
The high wall that the Hohokam people were once proud of has now become an obstacle to life.
In just half an hour, the overall situation was decided.
1,000 cavalry guarded the entrance and exit, and 3,000 red-armored warriors had already occupied an absolutely suppressive position in the city, driving the crowd to the central altar of the city-state.
Niu Shi did not enter the city, but stayed outside the city to assess the situation.
After making his judgment, he issued an order to the guards: "If you pass the order, five cavalry regiments can gradually enter the city and cooperate with the clan leader's army to expel and gather the Hohokam people in the city-state! They have no power to fight anymore. What can be done?
The final finishing touch!”
The faces of several young guards turned red, and they were all excited. They then put down their helmets, rode their horses, and conveyed the teacher's orders.
So far.
[Eye of the Void] has come to an end.
34 minutes, 34 million gone!
It would be false to say that I don't feel distressed, but the role these clips play is something that money can't buy.
Invincible balance!
The hearts of all the people on the earth are what they want!
Even those tribesmen who were conquered can only sigh when they see these images in the future...
Why didn’t you surrender to the balance earlier and worship our Lord, the Balance?
When they are in the balanced and joyful kingdom of God, they look back on the past... just like they are 30 years old, looking back on the stupid things they did when they were young.
I will only lament how stupid and ignorant I used to be.
Zhou Li'an exited and came to consciousness.
The snow girl is listening to the situation of the residence this month. In the coldest month of winter, all kinds of work and things have not stopped.
But today is December 26, the fifth year of Equilibrium.
The New Year's Day of Recovery is approaching, and people have entered a state of vacation and begun to prepare for the New Year.
The cultivation of the festive atmosphere has already been in place.
The hunting teams go out frequently to hunt intact bison and bring them back. They will cook fresh bison meat in various ways on the recovery day, including the addition of stored winter vegetables.
During the Chinese New Year, you must eat beef dishes!
Papanuk celebrated the New Year for the first time, but he still didn’t know what it meant. For a month, their children had not been allowed to attend school and were temporarily unable to receive enlightenment.
But they could probably feel that there was going to be a large-scale celebration in the Balance Station, and everyone's faces were filled with joy.
After the elders leave.
The Snow Girl prayed: "Master, it's the Day of Resurrection soon. This is the festival set by our Lord for the Snow Girl..."
She didn't finish her words, and there was a hint of coquettishness in her prayer.
In fact, I don’t want to leave just yet so as not to miss the festival.
The Day of Resurrection was indeed established for the Snow Lady, but it was also for the purpose of consolidating the divine power.
For all balanced children, the first lesson after enlightenment is to study the "Bible of Balance".
They need to know the miracles of our Lord's balanced creation, and they also need to know that the great shaman Snow Maiden prayed for the wrath of the gods for all peoples, sacrificed herself, was blessed by the glory of the gods, and finally rose from the dead.
This will become a classic in the future.
Like Jesus being crucified on the cross, it is widely circulated.
Therefore, the Day of Recovery and the New Year are extremely important.
Zhou Li'an cannot miss it, and he must gradually cultivate the New Year's Day into the same status as the Spring Festival and Christmas.
"Resurrection Day, New Year, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, I shall bless my people! There will also be fireworks to celebrate!"
"Snow Girl, do you have any wishes? I can fulfill you!"
Snow Girl was first surprised and flattered, "My Lord, I praise you! Snow Girl can accompany the master and serve you, I am very satisfied!"
"This is my reward."
"Um...is anything okay?"
Zhou Li'an smiled and nodded.
The snow girl then came closer and prayed softly.
After she finished speaking, she knelt down again and looked up at her master expectantly.
After hearing this, Zhou Li'an smiled, thought about it for a while, and finally nodded, "Yes, I will fulfill your wish!"
…
noon.
Except for the warriors who were left outside the city to guard their horses, the rest of the balanced army entered the city.
More than 30,000 Hohokam people were driven from their houses and gathered in the large square in the center of the city-state.
In the venue, there were endless sounds of sobbing and crying.
At least thousands of people died and countless others were injured.
Their blood was sprinkled on the armored warriors, and it was no longer clear whether it was the color of blood or the redness of the armor itself.
In response to this scene, no one in the Balance army showed mercy.
They are determined.
They all try their best when fighting, and either you die or I die; if you can't suppress them completely, the force of the rebound will only hurt yourself, let alone surrender and balance.
If they disobey and blaspheme the true God, then they can slaughter all these people and the Balance Army will not feel any guilt.
The heart of faith is supreme.
In the central square, the Hohokam people built a two-story high platform as an altar. A dozen red-armored warriors held a group of elegantly dressed but embarrassed elders with long knives and climbed to the top.
The eyes of the Hohokam people below the high platform were all attracted.
They panicked and rioted, but were intimidated and suppressed by the surrounding red-armored warriors.
Silence returned to the scene, and no one dared to resist.
Climbing the mountain and other battle group leaders walked up the steps in high spirits, came to the commanding heights, and read out the Holy Will of Balance——
"We, the balanced cavalry, have obtained the imperial edict of our Lord, balanced, to bring the glory of the true God to you and other ignorant people. Only by surrendering to the true God can you find joy and peace..."
Climbing a mountain doesn't care if they understand.
This move is to express and firmly balance the piety of the people.
Because they know that our Lord is always watching over them.
When the voice fell.
Thousands of balanced warriors opened their helmets, looked up at the sky, and swung their arms against their breastplates, making a roar of collision that was breathtaking.
They shouted together again——
"Praise my Lord, praise the balance!"
Tens of thousands of Hohokam people were shocked by this scene, feeling sacred and solemn, shrouding this place of worship.
People shed tears silently and looked at the elders on the high platform...
Perhaps, the next moment will be to use their flesh and blood to perform some kind of sacrificial ceremony.
But at this moment.
Climb the mountain and take out the "Idol of the True Body of Our Lord" and display it in front of these elders.
He doesn't need to say anything more...
Several elders were already sluggish, and then became excited after a while, anxiously speaking words they did not understand.
When the people in the audience saw the situation, they became commotion again...
Someone stood up.
The guarding balanced warriors immediately drew their swords and faced each other.
It was then that Cow Shit shouted, "Let them go! These people recognize the image of our Lord."
Those people were freed and left in a hurry. When they came back again, they came carrying a huge wooden statue of the god.
This is exactly the same as the statue in the hand of a mountain climber.
When the idol appears.
The tens of thousands of Hohokam people under the stage all knelt down and worshiped.
In the shouts of several elders, they shouted together and made a pious sound.
At this moment.
The two people, who clearly didn't understand each other in terms of language, successfully reached a certain consensus of consciousness.
Almost at the same time, praise and worship——
One party shouted: "Meet the true God!"
One party praised: "Praise for balance!"
When the sound subsided, the balanced cavalry put down their spears and steel knives, and the Hohokam also stopped panicking.
The two sides looked at each other, and there was some kind of expectation and curiosity in the atmosphere.
Just like two people on a blind date, they met for the first time when they sat down in a cafe, fell in love at first sight, developed a good impression of each other, and created a magnetic attraction of love to each other.
Keep getting closer, and ambiguity and charm gradually arise.
He was a little panicked while climbing the mountain. He didn't know how to deal with this situation for a while.
But at this moment, Niu Shi came to the rescue again.
He took out his dagger, turned it to the blade, made the handle of the dagger face the elder, flattened it in his palm, and handed it over.
This is an expression of gift.
Aboriginal people will make selfless sacrifices to their closest brothers and relatives, and are eager to give all good things to each other.
For example, in later generations, when the indigenous people received gifts from the colonists, the gifts often passed through the hands of many people and were continuously given to those they considered their closest friends.
This process often circulates among more than a dozen people before finally falling into the hands of one person.
Then, the elder took it with both hands, turned to the audience, and shouted in the Hohokam language——
"They are brothers!!"
When the voice fell, there was a boil under the high platform.
Even though some people died or were injured, no one felt ridiculous, and they were all immersed in the joy shrouded in the radiance of the true God.
More than 3 years ago, the gods dropped oracles and prophecies from the sky, indicating that the legions of gods would descend and lead them to the kingdom of the gods.
And now, everything has come true.
And because they occupy the high ground with awe, the Hohokam people subconsciously know very well that there is only one way to survive in front of them——
That is surrender!
…
At night, the Hohokam city-state revealed a flickering light on the dark land.
Bonfires were lit throughout the city.
But this light has nothing to do with joy.
Everyone stayed behind closed doors, and a strong smell of blood lingered in the streets.
The battle during the day was cruel, and the haze brought about by death came with the dark night.
And it is impossible for the Balance Cavalry Army to trust these Hohokam people.
The army was stationed outside the city in a defensive formation to prevent them from mutiny and counterattack.
Climbing the mountain and other war group leaders had a discussion with the Hohokam elders.
The two sides had a language barrier, so they communicated with each other through sign language. They compared and drew pictures, unfolded a map, informed them of the location of the Kingdom of Balance, and ordered the Hohokam people to prepare to migrate.
However, whether they were unable to understand or pretended to be stupid, the first negotiation reached a stalemate.
Late at night, the symposium was terminated and a group of elders were sent into the city.
Several war group leaders were furious, "It's better to kill them all. They know clearly that our true Lord God has come to the world, but they are still pushing and shoving and do not obey God's holy will!"
"Those who are disobedient should be driven out and killed!"
"I agree!"
A group of rough guys are all impatient, and of course their current speeches are more about venting their anger.
If more than 30,000 Hohokam people can surrender and be balanced, what a great achievement it will be!
Naturally they don't want to give up.
Then, everyone looked at a young boy like a conditioned reflex, putting pressure on him like shit.
Climbing the mountain also asked: "Cow shit, what can you do?"
Cow shit groaned.
The language barrier is a flaw that cannot be overcome.
"If they don't respect God's will, the only option is to force them to migrate!"
"But from what I can see on the expressions of those elders, they don't seem to be unbalanced and unyielding to my Lord. They have seen my Lord coming and have received blessings from the gods. They already know that the true God has come to this world."
"But let me ask you, the migration of more than 30,000 Hohokam people must have no bottom in their hearts. We cannot explain to them that there are rewards given by our Lord along the way, which are enough to meet the needs of these 30,000 people during their migration."
"The war has just ended today. It is impossible for them to have no resentment at all! We need to proceed step by step and show them a balanced kindness and goodwill."
"If you still can't persuade them in the end, then you have to force them to migrate. There will be rebellions along the way. At that time, there is no need to hold back. Kill some people and enslave some people. There will always be people who are willing to surrender, because by then they have already
No choice.”
After hearing this, everyone nodded in approval.
Shan Shan continued: "It just so happens that I can rest for a few days..."
He suddenly smiled and said, "Everyone, there are only 5 days until the Recovery Day celebration!"
"Time flies so fast?"
"I'm out on an expedition and I don't know where the station is..."
"Hahaha, the light of our Lord shines on thousands of people, and our relatives will definitely be happy and peaceful!"
“I really miss home!”
"When we return home, my son will have become a law practitioner as good as cow shit! He will become a wise man!"
"You still want to compete with Niu Shi? Niu Shi is the one who follows my master and is taught by the true god..."
The atmosphere gradually relaxed...
So, Climbing Mountain made the decision to take a two-week break and let the cavalry army go to another place to celebrate the New Year's Day of Recovery.
The next day.
Once the news was conveyed, the whole army was in a state of revelry.
The Hohokam people in the city were frightened and panicked when they heard the sudden shouts outside the city.
A group of elders quickly left the city, wanting to appease the legions of gods and stop brutally slaughtering their brothers.
Climb the mountain and others so that they can continue to explain what New Year and Recovery Day are.
It doesn't matter if you don't understand.
As the carnival celebration begins, they can naturally relate to it.
"Father, we still need to hunt bison and give them to the Hohokam people in the city to show them goodwill and celebrate the New Year together."
"Of course, we balanced warriors must not let our guard down. We need to have 2,000 people wearing armor at all times. If we encounter a counterattack, we can kill them immediately!"
"I plan to bring those 800 slaves here, distribute food, and show balanced kindness. After all, they will migrate with the Hohokam people in the future."
"At the same time, this is also a shock to the Hohokam people. If they don't rebel, their people will become slaves and prisoners!"
Climbing the mountain is very satisfied with the arrangement of cow shit.
On the third day after he captured the city-state of Hohokam, he sent 300 riders to Niu Shi and asked him to lead the team to pick them up.
The rest of the army only needs to stay and wait, hunting buffalo in the surrounding areas and stocking up on food for the New Year's Day of Resurrection.
December 29th.
The garrison guarding 800 slaves finally saw Niu Shi leading his team back and brought them the good news of a great victory.
500 people are ready to set off and head towards the Hohokam city-state.
If you walk faster, you can arrive on the same day as the Revival Night.
Before setting off, Niu Shi ordered someone to build a cart, put the seriously ill woman on the cart, and ordered several slaves to take turns pushing it.
There are many similar injured people, but as a reference sample for practicing medical principles, they naturally receive special treatment.
The girl was taken with her by her side, and he took out a balanced pinyin atlas for her to look at, and started to teach her how to read it aloud on the way.
2 days later.
1,300 people successfully arrived outside Hohokam.
Today is the last day of five years of equilibrium; December 31st is the eve of Recovery Day.
It's just that the depression inside the city and the joy and enthusiasm outside the city are as distinct as two worlds...
As arranged by Ru Niushi, 2,000 red-armored warriors were stationed at all times, keeping an eye on the Hohokam people in the city.
If there is any slight change, they will use their flesh, blood and souls to sacrifice to our true God at the beginning of this New Year celebration...