Chapter 509: The Northern Route Armys Eastern Expedition, the Song of the Warriors
As night falls, large bonfires are lit; bamboo flutes are played, accompanied by distant singing. The aroma of food floats far away, and the cheers of warriors are noisy in the camp. The entire main camp of the Northern Route Army in Mexico stretches for several miles, and is full of people.
Joy and celebration after victory!
Avitt was wearing royal robes and sitting cross-legged in the big tent, still holding the staff in his hand. He watched the legion commanders celebrating and talking and laughing, feeling relaxed and comfortable. The conquests over the past few months flashed through his mind, scene after scene.
Flowing into my mind, it is as clear as before my eyes.
In December, the Mexican Alliance launched a divine war and pledged all their troops to fight.
Avit was dressed in royal robes and held a ceremony for the Eastern Expedition in the square in front of the Great Temple. The elder sat on a pergola and attended briefly for a moment to accept the kneeling ceremony from the leaders of various states. Later, in the capital city
Amid the roaring cheers of the people, Avit formally paid homage to his ancestors, prayed to the Lord God, and announced the beginning of the Eastern March!
The army marched out from the east, shaking the whole country. All the tribes in the world were panicked, and the people of Tlaxcala shrank completely!
The 80,000-strong northern army, five royal legions, four city-state legions, and an elite militia group, set off to the northeast one after another. Then, ten legions gradually unfolded and poured into the southeast of Atotonilka State, joining the Tlaxcala people in turn.
Engage in battle.
In this era, due to limitations in logistics and combat methods, it is impossible for so many legions to be crowded on the same battlefield, and they must be divided into multiple routes.
In mid-January, Stanley the Giant Bear led a royal regiment, an elite militia group, a total of 16,000 soldiers, and six condor cannons for siege. They were the first to divide their troops and head south. They were responsible for attacking the southern mountains, which were the most dangerous areas.
of God.
Shensuguan is the western hinterland of the Tlaxcala people and the key gateway to Wesochinco State. It occupies a dangerous place in the mountains and cuts off the north-south mountain roads. It is not a single fortress, but a group of fortresses composed of dozens of walls.
Due to the limitations of the terrain, it was not possible to deploy a large army in front of the Shensu Pass. Thousands of people could only attack from behind. The limit was to deploy a maximum of two legions.
In early February, Avitt led eight legions and continued to march eastward. The main force of the northern army attacked the Tlaxcala border fortress, and then captured the ancient Hot Spring City.
Hot Spring City is located to the east and north of the capital city in the lake, only about two hundred miles away, so there is little logistical pressure on the army. Fifty or sixty miles due south from here, there are towering mountains extending from east to west. The mountains block it, and the army cannot pass through it.
Tlaxcala, the most important of the four-state alliance, is just behind the mountains.
To cross the mountains, you must pass through a mountain pass. The east-west mountain range extends for more than a hundred miles before a flat mountain pass to the south appears, leading to the hinterland of Tlaxcala. At the mountain pass, two rivers meet and there is a strong fortress.
City, that is the feathered serpent city, the northernmost of the four snake cities.
Avit did not rush south, but stayed in Hot Spring City for a few days, waiting for the arrival of various legions. From here, a hundred miles to the north, there is the already unstable Huastec people; three hundred miles to the east, there is a tense vigilance
, the Totonac people are mobilizing.
In mid-February, Avit once again divided his forces into two groups. He sent the reactivated commander Cassar to lead four city-state legions, totaling 32,000 warriors and militiamen, to march eastward around the Feathered Serpent City to suppress Tras in the north.
Kara Army.
After years of silence, Casal finally gained the king's trust and was revived. He became low-key and extremely respectful to the king. Casal had served as a commander in Mexica for many years and had fought against the Tlaxcalans several times. He was not only familiar with the
He commands a large army and is very familiar with the enemy's tactics. At the same time, he is from the Glory family in the capital city and has deep qualifications. He can suppress the captains of various states and is the best candidate for commander.
Later, Avit personally led the last four royal legions and 32,000 royal warriors to Wejian City in the north to suppress the southern Huastek tribes.
Tens of thousands of Mexica troops were rapidly approaching, and all Huastec tribes were very frightened. The king sent envoys all the way to the southern ancestral home of the Huastec people, which was five hundred miles east of the capital city in the lake and more than three hundred miles east of Wejian City.
Land, Crow City.
As the suzerain, Avit requested the leaders of the southern Huastec tribes to come to meet him and provide some food and fodder for the army!
The so-called Crow City refers to the gathering place of Huastec tribes on the east coast, Papantla, Papantla, which is the "place surrounded by crows". This is a densely populated and very rich small city. It is located in the jungle of the lowlands
, the climate is humid and hot, suitable for growing spices, especially delicious vanilla beans!
Upon hearing the call from the King of Mexica, the leaders of the Huastec tribes in the south argued for several days and hesitated. However, Otter City in the northern ancestral land was fighting with the canine descendants from the south and was unable to support the southern tribes.
Finally, the leaders finally reached an agreement under the persuasion of the leader of the Huastec people in the south, "Silver Crow" Papata. They took their personal guards and food to the tree wall dozens of miles east of Wejian City.
Town, Huauchinango, Huachinango, to make a pilgrimage to the titular suzerain, the King of Mexico.
In the spacious wooden house, Avitt sat high on the throne and accepted the kneeling salutes of many leaders. He had an expressionless face and spoke indifferently to everyone.
"This is Huachinango, a place with lush trees like walls and beautiful scenery. In our Nahua language, 'Huachinango' has another meaning, which is the 'red snapper' in the great eastern lake.
The priest in the capital once told me that red snapper is like a tribe on the eastern coast. A male red snapper will be surrounded by many female red snappers, forming a sizable school. And this male snapper
The fish is the leader of the tribe, and the female snappers are the tribal warriors who obey the leader."
Hearing this, the Huastec leaders looked surprised and a little uneasy. They had lived in the lowland jungle for a long time, close to the Great Lake of the East, and had also eaten delicious red silk fish. When it comes to the habits of this fish, they know it better than the Mexica people.
Much more.
"For the red snapper school, if the leader male red snapper dies, his 'wives' will swim around him sadly. And while swimming, one of the strong 'wives'
', will change from female to male! He will lead the entire fish school again, as the leader of the tribe, as the head of the family, leading many 'wives', and start a new life!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When Avitt said this, he smiled slightly, but revealed a god-like chill.
"If the male red snapper dies, his tribe will not avenge him, only a new male red snapper will be born... And if you die, the Vastek warriors under you will not avenge you!
On the contrary, they will elect a new leader to inherit everything from you!"
"Ah! This, the respected King of Mexica...this, we are all tribal leaders loyal to you!..."
Hearing the king's words, the southern leaders of the Huastec people were panicked, fell to their knees and begged for mercy.
Only "Silver Crow" Papata thought for a while, knelt down respectfully and shouted.
"Supreme King of Mexica, we, the Silver Crow Tribe, are willing to join the army of the Kingdom of Mexica and participate in the war against the Tlaxcala people! We are willing to gather tribal warriors and travel through large rainforests to raid Toto in the East for you.
Nak people!”
"Um?"
Hearing this, Avitt's expression changed. He looked deeply at "Silver Crow" Papata for a few times, then shook his head lightly.
"If the Eastern Totonak people dare to send troops, they will be wiped out by the alliance's army. As for you, the kingdom is indeed useful."
Avitt smiled, his expression became gentle, and he spoke calmly.
"You can stay here with your personal guards and stationed at Tree Wall Town with the Mexican Legion!"
As a result, the Huastec leaders from various southern tribes "voluntarily" stayed here to guard Shuqiang Town for the Mexica patriarch. Avit left another royal army to "protect" the Huastec leaders.
The north of the alliance was suppressed. The Huastec people also continued to pay tribute to their food.
Everything was arranged, and the army was about to go south. Before going south, Avitt summoned "Silver Crow" Papata alone and had a secret conversation for half a day. Afterwards, he gave a golden amulet of the main god of the sun and a bag of turquoise from the Kingdom of the Lake.
As a reward from "Silver Crow".
In early March, after Avite pacified the Huastec people in the north, he finally led three royal legions and marched south from Wejian City. At this time, Casal had already led four city-state legions, fighting with the Tlaxcalans in the north.
The legions fought in battle, killing a thousand warriors and routing thousands of militiamen.
The main force of the Tlaxcalan army continued to shrink southward and retreated to the core of the Four Serpents City. Casal first controlled the western and northern areas of the Feathered Serpent City, established a stable camp, built a trebuchet, and sealed off the surrounding areas of the Feathered Serpent City. Then
, he sent a large number of scouts to detect the enemy's movements and waited for the arrival of the king's main force.
In mid-March, Avitt led his army to the foot of the Feathered Serpent City. Seven alliance legions spread out near the Feathered Serpent City, covering more than ten miles of wilderness and completely controlling the west, north and east sides of the Feathered Serpent City. Special
The only support channel for the Lascala people is to pass through the south side of the river and cross the river to supply supplies to the city.
At the end of March, Avit detached an elite royal legion, including two battalions of bronze-armored warriors and two battalions of longbow warriors, and crossed the shallow river in the south, the Atenko River. This legion was closely related to Tras
The reinforcements of the Kara people fought for a while, and then surrounded the south side of the Feathered Serpent City, cutting off the support of the other three snake cities. At this point, the Feathered Serpent City was surrounded by the Mexica army on all sides, cut off its supplies, and became an isolated city...
"Ah! the gods who look upon the world,
Please tell me...
Who are the descendants of the gods?
Who is the real warrior?
"
The bonfire was blazing, illuminating countless happy faces; the night wind was warm, blowing the battle clothes of thousands of warriors. At this moment, tens of thousands of Mexican warriors gathered in the camp. They were eating tortillas,
Sing the songs of warriors, full of the pride and power of conquest!
Avitt straightened up and listened. After a moment, a sincere smile appeared on his face. The song was proud and firm, full of vitality. It was like a thriving metasequoia, and like a Mexican.
His spine stood straight and high without bending at all!
