The spring breeze in March is warm and soft, like the hands of the goddess of vegetation, gently blowing across the land by the river. The spring grass is blue, the spring water is rippling, and both sides of the Leman River are full of life.
On the north bank of the river are dense mountain forests. Red-feathered tits soar in the forest, and white-winged mourning doves sit on the cactus. Scattered wooden forts are scattered in the mountain forests, with Otomi militia stationed among them, and they have opened up under the wooden forts.
Farmland. In early spring, green grass grows on the fallow farmland, and unknown wildflowers bloom in the field, attracting bright butterflies to dance.
More farmland is on the south bank of the Changhe River. Going south from the river mouth fortress, along the edge of Lake Quiceo, you can see endless milpa farmland, revitalized Mintun villages, and hundreds of single trees.
Small boat.
The people of the lake in Prepecha are boating on the lake. They catch plump river fish as tribute to support the pikemen who practice frequently. They collect the silt at the bottom of the lake as nutrients to fertilize the village public fields that will be cultivated. This is
The new teachings of the village priest, like the accumulated manure, are "vital life given by the Lord God to nourish the earth and obtain a good harvest."
Not far away, the flag of the main god is flying high, and next to it is the king's flag of the black wolf. The river mouth fortress is like a lying giant beast, calmly watching the spring scenery on the river bank. This is the last leisure before spring plowing, and the most peaceful of the year.
time. Next to the Qingshi fortress are two newly built vast barracks. Thousands of Guaquili soldiers are training in the barracks, and their shouts shake the birds. Under the command of Mexican officers, they are receiving basic training.
Form and discipline training. When the military training temporarily stopped, neat prayers sounded in the military camp, drifting away in the spring wind.
"What a joyful spring scene."
Shulot was wearing a white robe and stood quietly on the river mouth fortress, admiring everything in front of him.
Suddenly, there was a strong sound of wind in the sky! A huge golden eagle was spreading its wings and pounced from a very high place at a speed of forty meters per second. In just a few seconds, it pounced ferociously.
In front of the king, there was an awe-inspiring wind pressure, ruffling the king's hair. Then, the golden eagle suddenly stopped and stretched out its claws to tear apart tigers and wolves!
"Crack!"
A plump river fish fell from the eagle's talons and hit the king's instep accurately. Then, little Avelot was so proud that he flapped his wings twice and screamed proudly.
"YoYo!"
Shulot looked down and saw that the river fish at his feet was not dead yet, and its tail was still flapping like a reflex. Then he raised his head again and looked at the returning little golden eagle wordlessly.
"Avelot, why are you back again?"
Little Avelot tilted its head and looked at its master's expression. Then, it rolled its round eyes and looked at the bad guys next to its master, feeling that it was very dangerous. After thinking for a moment, it was on the top of the fortress.
After fluttering twice, he threw himself into Shulot's arms.
"YoYo!"
Even if the grown-up little golden eagle retracts its wings, its body length is close to one meter. Shulot was staggered by the attack. He smiled bitterly and stretched out his arms to hug the little Averlot, as if holding a huge
turkey.
Behind the king, the warrior chief Bertard silently put away his long bow, hid the bronze arrow, and smiled faintly.
Shulot rubbed the "big turkey" in his arms affectionately, and then stretched out his left arm to signal.
Little Avelot fell to the ground, fluttered twice again, and jumped onto the king's left arm. Its sharp eagle claws grabbed the leather arm guard, revealing its slender eagle legs. There was a small roll of tightly tied
The cotton cloth is the letter Shulot wrote to Alyssa, telling the ending after the Northern Expedition.
At the end of November, Shulot regained the Parmus Valley and held a victory ceremony and conversion ceremony. Then, he left two thousand warriors of Paramo, five thousand dog tribes, and all the Otomi serfs. Ten
At the end of January, 20,000 troops and tens of thousands of prisoners began to move south.
It is more than 700 miles from the Palms Valley to the river mouth fortress. The canine tribes were organized into a dozen or so 4,000-man flag troops. Under the supervision of warriors and militiamen, batches of them headed south one after another. Along the way
, the migration of tens of thousands of people left deep traces, and sporadic canine descendants continued to escape, only to be recaptured by the patrolling red monkey tribe and sentenced to whipping, fasting, or even hanging.
Tens of thousands of people walked out of the rolling mountains, walked through the vast wilderness, passed the towering mountain city, and came to the mouth of the Leman River. Then, the long-awaited navy of the Kingdom continued to guide them, transported batches of canine descendants across the river, and placed them in the
In the villages on the south bank, the Leman River is mighty and turbulent. After crossing the river, the canine descendants bid farewell to the wasteland completely and will never return.
After returning from the Northern Expedition, Black Wolf's king's flag moved slowly. It was not until the end of December that Shulot arrived at the mountain city of Otopan and held a New Year's ceremony in the mountain city. The flag of the main god was flying in the temple of the mountain city, and Otopan
The Tomi priest chanted the newly learned Aari scriptures and guided one hundred thousand Otomi people to pray to the main god together. After the main god prayed, it was the turn of the original god to descend to the subordinate god.
After the ceremony, Shulot summoned the Otomi nobles and priests to have a banquet and party that lasted all night. The Otomi nobles presented gifts, the priests presented poems, and the king also gave gems in return.
Then, he and the old priest of Horta, Prince of Giowa, and Chief Chalki discussed the fiefdom arrangements for the three northern states, rewarded the nobles who had made meritorious service in the northern expedition, punished the leaders who had not sent troops, and went to the mountain city near the
Two thousand garrisoned longbow militiamen were left behind, and then they continued their march south.
The assembled Otomi army then disbanded in the mountain city. Under the leadership of the nobles, the Otomi warriors of each state returned to their fiefdoms to prepare for this year's spring plowing. Further south from the Otopan mountain city, the monkeys were responsible for guiding them.
Kuruca's 1st Lancer Regiment.
In late January, Shulot finally led the Guards Corps and the last more than 10,000 prisoners back to the Hekou Fortress on the south bank. The Black Wolf's royal flag was immediately erected in the Hekou Fortress, and 6,000 Guards troops were stationed in the fortress. The King
Stop here to check out the settlement of the Dogborn tribe for yourself.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Within a few months, 60,000 dog tribes were settled in Hekou County. The villages and farmland here are ready-made, and the rule of the kingdom follows the main god
The priests went deep into the villages, and the fortress at the mouth of the river was guarded by legions.
During the Kingdom of Tarasco, the population of Hekou County was more than 200,000. Then the Western Expedition began, and brutal wars were carried out on this land. Refugees fled south, Ding Zhuang was recruited, and the troops fought until the end of the Western Expedition. Traditional
The aristocratic rule of the country completely collapsed, and the great nobles of Tarasco were wiped out. There were only about 100,000 people left in Hekou County, most of whom were women and children.
After Xiulote established the new kingdom, he focused on Gyeonggi and Hekou County. Hekou County set up settlements, organized the people into households, and arranged for priests to manage it. The kingdom first moved 20,000 mountain forest tribes from the Valley of Mexico, and then from Guamal Canine descendants.
He traded 20,000 plundered Dingkou in his hands. This time, with the addition of 60,000 dog tribes, the number finally returned to 200,000.
As the population increases, the borders of Hekou County continue to expand westward, annexing a small half of Sakapu State. As long as they work patiently for two years and accumulate enough food and grass, the kingdom can move westward along the river from here, completely
Destroy the Feathered Princes entrenched in Lake Chapala.
Of course, the first priority right now is to assimilate the 60,000 surrendered Guakili tribe as soon as possible, spread the faith of the Lord God, and bring them stably under the rule of the kingdom.
You know, these are 60,000 ferocious wilderness canine descendants, not docile Prepecha farmers. Guakili canine descendants have always hunted in the wilderness, are good at archery and fighting, and have experienced the baptism of war. Once they start to act chaotically
, wandering around, causing chaos in the northern part of the kingdom in an instant.
Therefore, Shulot stopped the royal flag at the river mouth fortress and was unable to go south for a while. He personally led the Guards to stop here, suppressing the north of the kingdom while reorganizing the canine tribes. Thinking of this, he stroked the feathers of the little golden eagle.
, looking at the loyal samurai captain.
"Bertard, have all the canine tribes going south been settled?"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Bertard nodded calmly. Then, he glanced at Avelot lightly, and the little golden eagle shrank its neck in fright, and called out "bad guy" twice.
"According to your instructions, the 60,000 Guakili tribesmen were organized into fifteen flag brigades of 4,000 people. Then, they were divided into the east and west and placed separately. Six flag brigades were placed in the east, mostly
The descendants of dogs from the Red Fox Valley, close to the fiefdom of Tepopolo. Nine flag troops were placed in the west, all descendants of dogs from the Pamus Valley, close to the mountains and forests of Sakapu State."
Shulot nodded slightly. The purpose of placing them separately is to avoid large-scale gatherings of canines and reduce the risk of rebellion. There is also a certain alienation between the eastern and western canine people.
As for the design of the flag team system, it is based on the organizational form of the nomadic people's army and peasants. A small flag with 400 people is established, and the leader and priest of the small flag are established. Then, ten small flags form a large army of 4,000 people.
The flag corps also has flag leaders and priests, who are responsible for war and agriculture respectively.
The large and small flag brigades are composed of ethnic groups with combat experience, the same ancestry, or from the same area. The flag corps combines soldiers and farmers, is well-organized, and can continuously accommodate the returning northern tribes. In general, the establishment of the flag corps system is
For the long future, for the empire's armed colonization in the wilderness and even North America. But now, this new attempt has just begun.
"Are the newly resettled Guakili tribe satisfied with the land they settled on?"
"Your Highness, they were surprised by the abundance of the mountains and forests in the south and the fertility of the land by the river. The ordinary tribesmen praised the Mother Goddess of the Earth and had no dissatisfaction. The first batch of priests of the main god had already gone to each flag team, spreading the faith and guiding the upcoming
The coming spring plowing.”
The Guakili canine descendants are not good at farming, but they are good at hunting and fighting. Shulot deliberately placed the canine descendants near the mountains and forests on the east and west borders, just to maintain their martial tradition, even if it is only for one or two generations. Likewise.
Yes, the canine tribe who are good at fighting can also exert certain boundary pressure on the surrounding neighbors.
"Are the leaders of each department obedient? Are there any connections or disturbances?"
"During the reorganization process, some leaders who lost their tribes wanted to cause rebellion, but they were quickly suppressed by Red Frog Chief Koka and Red Monkey Chief Ozoma."
Bertard smiled and bowed his head.
"Your Highness, your banner stays here. The Guards Corps, the Gyeonggi Corps and the First Lance Corps are all stationed in Hekou County. The prestige of the 'Death Chief' suppresses everything. The south bank of the river is peaceful and peaceful, just like where the God of War lives.
Snake Mountain.”
"Not bad! Well, Monkey's First Lance Corps..."
Shulot pondered for a while and then gave instructions in a deep voice.
"Select two thousand Guakili hunters as soon as possible to complete the monkey's army."
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Coca and Ozoma...ordered to regroup the Red Frog and Red Monkey legions."
The king thought for a while and decided to disperse these tribal warriors once and for all.
"All tribal warriors are organized into flag teams! Then, each small flag team has 40 soldiers, each large flag team has 400 soldiers, and fifteen large flag teams have 6,000 warriors, forming six thousand-man battalions.
The six thousand people were divided into two groups and handed over to Coca and Ozoma respectively!"
"Your Highness..."
Bertard's expression changed. He warned carefully.
"Isn't this a little too hasty?"
"If you don't destroy it, you can't build it! If you don't demolish the dilapidated wooden buildings, you can't build new stone houses. The 60,000 Guakili tribe were defeated and captured and moved to the south. They have just settled down now. This is the best opportunity!"
Shulot had murderous intent in his eyes and a firm tone.
"Let Orosh's Gyeonggi Army stay for two more months until the spring plowing in May. The legions of the three kingdoms and 20,000 elite warriors are stationed here. The Guakili tribe can't afford to make any trouble. Well, pass on the order and let Koka
Come meet me tonight with Ozoma and have dinner together!”
"I obey your will, Your Highness."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Bertard is respectful.
Next, Shulot stroked the feathers of the little golden eagle and said nothing for a long time. It was not until Avelot stretched out his head curiously and pecked the wooden owner that Shulot came back to his senses.
"Bertard, when the 8,000 men are drawn out, the 60,000 Guakili tribe will no longer have the ability to cause rebellion. Two thousand of the archers will be stationed in the first army. As for the 6,000 men from Coca and Ozoma, I am going to set up
A standing army."
"Establishing a standing army?"
Hearing this, Bertard was a little surprised. The current kingdom only has four legions. The first and second spearmen are both settlement armies, and only the 14,000 people of the Imperial Guard and the Gyeonggi Legion are the standing army.
"Yes. The Guakili warriors are good at hunting, and the elite red-haired hunters can even hurt the bronze-armored warriors. Such an excellent source of soldiers is a pity for the reclamation army. They are good at fighting, but they are indeed not good at farming. Wait until the Guakili Legion
After the formation is completed, military training will begin as soon as possible. I will be of great use soon!"
Shulot made a decision and asked.
"With one more standing army, will the kingdom's food supply be able to keep up?"
"Your Highness, the northern expedition has consumed a huge amount of money for several months. Relocating tens of thousands of Guakili tribesmen also requires a lot of food and materials..."
Looking at His Highness's expression, Bertard sighed. He took out a scroll from his arms, opened it for a moment, and answered.
"If the gem trade is expanded and a batch of food aid is requested from the alliance, the kingdom can support the autumn harvest this year. And when the Guakili tribe can be self-sufficient, and river mud and compost are popular in military and civilian villages, the kingdom's
There will be a surplus of food."
"Then this is the arrangement! Let the village priests seize this year's spring plowing and promote new agricultural tools and fertilizers."
Shulot smiled with satisfaction. He reached out and touched the letter on Avelot's leg. The little golden eagle tilted its head in confusion. "Hello?"
"Not long ago, the royal envoy came with a fleet to transport a batch of tin ore and transport the kingdom's copper ore. The envoy also brought a message from King Avit, requesting more bronze armor and weapons. I
I have already written a letter to Alyssa, exchanging the kingdom’s bronze equipment for the alliance’s rich food...Now, the letter is here.”
Hearing this, Bertard looked at the "messenger" in front of him and asked suspiciously.
"Your Highness, do you need me to send another envoy to the alliance?"
"Haha! I have sent another messenger to bring the exotic flowers and plants from the North, especially the black feather jade from the wasteland priest... and now, I will let the fastest messenger in the world make a trip."
Shulot smiled. He stretched out his hand and patted the little golden eagle hard on the head.
"Avelot, don't play anymore! I'll accept your fish and treat the guests from the north to eat tonight. Now, hurry back to the capital in the lake!"
"Chirp!"
Avelot shrank its head after being photographed. Then, its little eyes widened and looked at Shulot with a puzzled look on its face.
"Chirp?"
"Go for it!"
Shulot raised his arms and threw up the grown-up golden eagle. According to the explanation of the eagle trainer, Avelot now has the intelligence level of a six-year-old child. It has the concept of home in its mind, that is, living.
It has been the capital in the lake for many years. Even if it flies thousands of miles away, it can still find its way home, just like a migrating bird. However, there is only one home in its current memory.
In other words, the current Avelot is a one-way messenger, or a yo-yo with an ultra-long flight. Throw it out, and it will return to the lake capital seven hundred miles away in less than four hours.
Arrive at Alyssa's palace!
Then, because it flew too far, it could not be found. The next time it comes, the falconer will still have to take it with him.
"Chirp, chirp?"
Avelot hovered over the river mouth fortress, shouting in confusion. Shulot stretched out his hand, pointed in the direction of the east, and shouted to the little golden eagle with a smile.
"Go! Avelot! Take my letter to Alyssa!"
"Chirp?"
Avelot flapped its wings and screamed non-stop. Then, its voice suddenly changed, its body trembled, and it rushed towards the east.
"Chirp!"
Shulot watched the little golden eagle leave and disappear at the end of the sky, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Behind him, Bertard silently put away his longbow again, hid his sharp arrows, and smiled faintly.
"Bertard."
"Here, Your Highness."
"Who do you think is the suitable commander of the Canine Legion after it is formed?"
The king turned his back, looked at the flying birds in the distance, and asked calmly.
Bertard was startled and replied carefully.
"Your Highness, everything is in compliance with your will."
"Has Black Wolf's injury been healed?"
"Toltec's injury has healed. He feels guilty for his previous failure and has been shy to see you. He just studies in the camp."
"Oh? After this ordeal, he finally calmed down."
Shulot looked at the sky and smiled.
"You are his teacher, what do you think of him?"
Bertard lowered his head, looked respectful, and answered again.
"Your Highness, everything is in compliance with your will."
"Well. Go down and ask Toltec to come over tonight and tell him that I will treat him to fish."
"...as you command."
"Ha ha!"
For some reason, Shulot felt a little happy. In this bright spring day, he sang softly, took off the king's coat, and became a boy again.
"The golden eagle flew to my window in spring to sing, dropped a fish, and then flew away again~Spring Bird~"