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Chapter 249 [248] Violating the decision of the ancestors
"He's upset."

Dedege looked at Queztitko suddenly, "Teacher, what did you say?"

"Loboda's heart is in a mess."

De Dege turned to look behind him again, His Royal Highness was indeed looking dull, unlike the four people beside him who were still looking around and talking.

"Teacher, why do you say that the prince's heart is disturbed?"

"Heh, seeing balanced joy, how could he not be envious? But he knew in his heart that balanced joy was something they couldn't imitate."

"Because if they follow suit, no one will surround them as kings."

De Dege said: "Then why is it not included in the balance, and must be the king?"

Queztitko looked at him amusedly, "You were also Tugo's bodyguard, and your father was Tugo's steward. Didn't you ever think that one day you could become that kind of person who can 'do whatever you want'? "

De Dege shook his head violently, but his cheeks were flushed. Of course he thought about it in his heart, but he didn't dare to admit it.

Queztitko said: "Look, this is the desire of people."

"The teacher has no desire?"

"Of course there is, but the pursuit of my desire is different from theirs; I know that the one who saves me is the Lord, the true God, so my desire is to follow Him, serve Him, listen to His precepts, and make the Kingdom of God strong."

"And you are looking at the army of judges, the chief judge, the deputy chief judge, and the inspector. Who has used authority to bully the people?"

"They also have desires, but just like me, they want to make the Kingdom of God stronger."

"And I have something in common with the presiding judge. We have all been barren, poor, and suffering."

"Because of this, we hope that the fire of balance will last forever, so that our descendants will never be humiliated, endure hunger and cold, or fear any disaster."

Hearing this, Dedege nodded fiercely: "Teacher, I understand, just like my father's expectation of me, he hoped that I would move toward balance and gain true joy."

Queztitko said: "Then you can now understand why Loboda's heart is in a mess."

"Because he knows that the balanced joyful kingdom will be eternal, but the prosperity of the city-state alliance is temporary!"

"Like their ancestor Teotihuacan, they were once extremely prosperous, but they were wiped out by disasters, wars, and diseases."

"There is also the destruction of the Mayans."

"Don't say it again, my lord has already sent down a prophecy, and the evil will come in a few decades."

"Perhaps Loboda was dead at that time, but can he really not worry about the inheritance of his descendants?"

De Dege looked at the prince again: "Is he hesitating? Should he be included in the balance?"

"maybe!"

between words.

Several people have come to the lower city.

Queztitko led them to the entrance of the cafeteria, pointing to the side: "Get the plate there, and then line up to pick up the meal. There are various dishes in the cafeteria. You can choose according to your preference, and someone will serve it for you."

"There is only one requirement, take it as needed, and don't waste it."

In fact, he didn't need to say it, and several people could see the general idea.

At first, they thought it was a novelty, and when they saw people queuing up to pick up their meals, a trace of disdain flashed across the faces of the four officials.

Isn't this the same as a master rewarding a slave?

But they have been admonished and dare not speak too much.

The prince, however, had a different concern.

After entering the big house, the aroma of the food is tangy. Looking at the dishes, although it is not rich, there is a lot of meat.

This is already the standard of food for ordinary people in the royal capital, but the lower level civilians are not blessed to enjoy it.

Not to mention, three meals a day.

He was thinking, how could Kema City's tens of thousands of people be able to maintain its operation with such consumption every day?
"Deputy Inspector, where did this food come from?"

Hearing this, several officials suddenly realized that there are so many people in the city, how can they stand the food?

Are they not afraid of running out of food?

Queztitke said: "As early as in the hill city, the army of judgment made an agreement with the tribes in the north, ordering them to drive the buffalo herd south as much as possible!"

"Most meat is hunted every day, and then a large amount is pickled, so it can be stored for a long time."

"There are also catches from the lake, which will be transported by horse-drawn carriage!"

"Grain is of course scarce. Fortunately, the food reserves of the two cities and the northern tribes can barely support it."

"If you can eat enough meat, eat less grains. Before long, we will embark on the road of migration!"

"And in the Kingdom of God, there is no shortage of food. I heard from the envoy that a large number of granaries are built every year. Today's food is enough to feed millions of people for several years."

Several officials nodded slightly after hearing this, without much thought.

But Koloboda knew that things were not so lightly.

Only when everyone works hard can such a balance of supply and demand be achieved.

But what about the city-state alliance?
Once there is a disaster year, the nobles will step up their efforts to stockpile food, while the common people can only endure hunger.

In fact, the nobles can't eat that much food, but even so, no one will distribute it to the common people.

Then the consequence is that a large number of civilians died of hunger and labor, and the population dropped sharply. What was lost was the vitality of the city-states.

The reason is of course very simple, but no one tries to change it.

Because, even those who starve to death are the people, not the rich and powerful.

Loboda was silent.

One lunch was tasteless.

Instead, the four officials frequently exclaimed, "As the rumors say, there is salt bestowed by gods. The salt is as clean as clouds, and it is not bitter!"

"My lord, is this a reward from the true god?"

"It's God's grace, yes, but it's also the result of the creation technique of the monks of the law; I know that the bitter salt in each city is expensive, but in balance, there is no shortage of salt, and it is inexhaustible."

"My lord, is it possible to trade with me?"

When asked this question, Queztitko smiled and said nothing.

That person consciously made a slip of the tongue, embarrassed and at a loss.

exchange?

Why does the Kingdom of God want to exchange with you?

You can just wait until you don't surrender to the equilibrium, but you still want to take advantage of the equilibrium?
Loboda was shocked...

The profound meaning of the law, and the profound meaning of the law.

When he saw another child coming with him soon after, he remembered the words of the migrating people on the road, and asked again: "Deputy Inspector, can everyone in Balance practice the mysteries of the law?"

"Yes, or in other words, from childhood, you have to go to school;"

"My lord bestows grace, and young people don't have to work, because they have learned something, and they can get more when they work in the future."

"Just like creating salt, if there is no law and meaning, people can only make bitter salt."

"However, if you enter the school and study the rules, you can use this technique of creation to make the Kingdom of God no longer lack of salt."

"My lord once said that the law of scientific divine power is the primary productive force!"

Loboda asked again, "Is there a college in the city?"

"Yes, it's just for enlightenment."

"Can we go take a look?"

"of course."

So after the meal, several people went to the academy.

What the academy teaches is still the alphabet. In a month, many children have mastered it, but it is still too early to learn more profound laws and profound meanings.

But what Loboda can be sure of is that the saying that everyone can learn from him is not empty words, but put into practice.

Then just imagine, if everyone is a wise man... As Queztitko said earlier, if everyone is healthy and healthy, the kingdom of God will not decline.

to the afternoon.

The members of the mission finally entered the city.

Queztitko arranged a place for them, and then left: "I still have business to deal with, so I won't accompany you."

The envoys were at a loss.

Is this over?

Haven't seen the real angel yet?

But he heard Quiztitke say: "The envoy already knows your purpose!"

"The so-called 'summation' is actually meaningless."

"My lord has given an oracle long ago, and the army of judgment will no longer go south. Whether it will move toward balance depends entirely on the will of the people."

"When the last people who are moving towards equilibrium arrive, we will be on our way home."

"And you should know that from now on, you will be a people abandoned by God; our Lord will no longer send God's punishment and judgment; but when disaster strikes, you will no longer be redeemed."

After all, he turned to leave.

A group of people were blinded.

Immediately there was an uproar——

"That is to say, we made a trip for nothing?"

"How can you say that you ran in vain! Haven't we already received the promise? The army of judgment will not go south, and there will be no divine punishment!"

"This is the equivalent of 'summing' successful!"

In an instant, everyone in the hall became ecstatic again.

"Then we can go back? Bring the good news back?"

As soon as the words came out.

Everyone looked at Loboda.

If this trip is successful, the eldest prince will inherit the throne.

"Your Highness!!"

"We lived up to expectations."

"You will become the new master of the valley..."

The crowd surrounded him, looking forward to it.

Of course, there are faint undercurrents in it, and there must be a few princes' confidantes in the mission.

Seeing the success of the mission so easily now, I feel completely uncomfortable, and even more sweaty for my master.

However, the eldest prince's eyes swept over them, but he felt helpless.

But he couldn't express his emotions.

Because he also knew that there was a mixed bag of fish and dragons in the mission, not only the prince's confidantes, but also the old king's people were watching him.

"How can you leave without paying tribute?"

"I'll rest overnight and make the final plan after I make the tribute tomorrow!"

Everyone agrees with this.

Leaving within a day of entering the city will inevitably appear to be disrespectful to the true God and the envoys of the gods, so we should stay for a few more days.

to evening.

The horn for dinner sounded again.

With the experience at noon, everyone in the mission is already familiar with driving and making preparations in advance.After Dedege arrives, lead them to the cafeteria for dinner.

And once again lamented the delicacy of the god-given salt.

"Even if you can't trade and exchange, you should bring back some and give it to the king to taste."

Someone raised expectations, but Dedege couldn't make the decision, and wanted to ask Queztitko for advice.

But monk Fa Ze who was dining with him said, "It's just a little salt, just give it to them!"

De Dege nodded, and went to the back kitchen of the cafeteria to fetch a big bag.

A group of messengers rejoiced.

I have to sue for peace again, and I have to bring back gifts...

After returning, it can be said that it is a return gift from the envoy of the gods, and he will definitely be rewarded by the old king.

And a meal.

Queztitko was never seen again.

Loboda asked De Dege privately: "Why didn't the deputy inspector come?"

De Dege said: "Teacher is dining in the courtyard."

After finishing speaking, he quickly added, "It's not that there are people serving, but that the teacher still needs to deal with the affairs in the city, so the cafeteria will specially deliver meals to those who are still working."

"Teachers also work hard to get something."

Loboda said with a smile: "I don't mean to question, but I just want to chat with him, listen to the analysis of the universe, chariots, and time, and ask him for advice."

De Dege froze for a moment, looked at him in astonishment, and then said hesitantly: "After the meal, you can follow me to see the teacher."

"it is good."

At sunset, the members of the mission returned to the house.

And the prince said goodbye to everyone for a while: "I'm going to find the deputy supervisor to ask for knowledge, you can go back first."

Everyone was not worried about the prince's safety, but only proposed to follow him to serve.

After being rejected by the prince, there was no persistence.

Just return to the residence first, and prepare the tribute to the true god tomorrow.

Afterwards, De Dege took Loboda back to Tugo House.

As soon as he entered, De Dege said: "Teacher, you guessed it right, the prince really wants to see you."

Loboda froze for a moment, his eyes wandered from the young man and the old man, and finally fell on Queztitko, "Did you expect that?"

Queztitko waved Dedege first, letting him go, and then said: "When I took the Iron Cavalry Legion to meet me this morning, your reaction has already explained everything..."

"The mission is afraid of the army of judgment. For you, coming to Kema City is likely to be a road of no return!"

"After all, you have already learned about the various rumors in Kema City that sinners will be judged! The common people will enjoy joy and peace."

"That's why your father sealed off the cities and prevented the glory of Balance from spreading!"

"In other words, knowing that this trip is extremely risky, as a prince, you still want to risk yourself, which is enough to show that you have a yearning for balance in your heart."

Loboda wanted to refute, but just as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted before he could speak——

"You want to say that you are old, you are not afraid of life and death, and you are willing to give your last strength to the kingdom, so you come to ask for peace?"

Loboda froze for a moment, nodded and said, "Yes, this is my original intention!"

"But what does it have to do with me coming to you at this time?"

Queztitko laughed loudly: "The connection is great!"

"Because you are willing to contribute to the kingdom, it means that you are one of the very few people in that country who care about the people."

"Today, you have seen everything in Kema City, how can you suppress your emotions and remain unmoved?"

Loboda frowned and said, "Can't I be for my father, for my brother, for the royal family?"

Queztitko smiled even more: "I was also uncertain about this, so as Dedege said, my visit to you is just a guess, not a certainty."

"But you are really here now, your heart is not for the royal family, but for the people of the kingdom!"

"Why?" Loboda still looked arrogant, and his tone was uneven, because in front of Queztitko, he seemed to be completely seen through, and his whole body seemed to be stripped off in an instant, so he was ashamed and angry.

Queztitko said: "Because I told you in the afternoon that the army of judgment will not go south, and there will be no divine punishment."

"If you are for the royal family, you have no reason to come to me again. I think the mission has already begun to plan to leave, right?"

"Your request has been fulfilled, so why do you still come to me? You should be ecstatic and celebrate with the mission!"

The words fall.

Loboda had no way to refute. He let out a long breath and sat down on the chair. It seemed to be discouraged, but in fact it was a kind of relief and relief——

"I've been thinking about it for a whole day, and finally I still want to make a decision that goes against the ancestors of Teotihuacan..."

"I would like to stay and surrender to Balance! Be His people!"

"But I don't know what to do if I want to lead the people of the kingdom towards balance..."

Queztitko still seemed confident, walked aside, took out something from the wooden box, and handed it to him.

Loboda wondered, "What is this?"

Queztitco said: "This is the token that Didymar gave to the deputy presiding judge before the army of judgment set off."

"The deputy judge gave it to me last night, and now I will give it to you."

Loboda was confused, but the name "Didymar" made him feel familiar, "Do I know... Didymar?"

Queztitco said: "He is the court bachelor of the Aztecs!"

"It is also the servant who assists the sin king and embarks on the road of redemption."

"Oh, I forgot to say..."

"The King of Sin and Didymar have already been guided by our Lord to the Kingdom of God!"

"Because of their pious repentance, our Lord gave them a merciful judgment!"

"Hiss!!" Loboda took a deep breath, and the body that had just sat down suddenly bounced up, "What did you say...the Sin King is not dead?!! He, he successfully reached the balance?!!! "

(End of this chapter)