Invincible urban management

58. Passport to the Aztec Empire

"... the highest level of allied treatment for the Honxiutizcans? Equal rights to the three cities of Tlacopan, Texcoco, and Tenochtitlan? My God, Kuohtmo Ke really paid for it this time!"

After learning about the joining conditions offered by Kuohtemok, and flipping through the books to make up some information about the political system of the Aztec Empire, Wang Qiu finally understood what it meant, "... He is simply inviting you to share the crown!"

"...A crown that is about to be smashed to pieces, what's there to argue about? Besides, Kuohtemoc is not yet the Aztec emperor, so he has no right to prescribe such terms, but It’s just empty talk. Montezuma II may not agree to it according to the rules..."

Wen Desi shook his head and said disapprovingly, "...However, this Mr. Kuohtmok is really courageous, and he has the courage to throw out such a big bait-he is not afraid that after he goes back, Montezuma Will the emperor be so angry that he will go all out with him?"

"...Maybe because this country is not his yet, so no matter how much he struggles, he won't feel too distressed."

Wang Qiu also laughed and said sarcastic words, "...Moreover, even if we were given the highest level of allied treatment and let the Hongxiutizgans take back all the territory before the war, the Aztecs actually didn't pay too much. Many things——The previous territory of the Hunxiutizgan Kingdom, that is, the southern foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur and the tropical rainforest along the Pacific Ocean, were originally poor and remote areas that they looked down upon. The Aztecs in the last expedition After the crusade, the attitude towards this land was basically a laissez-faire attitude, without much control at all, and no garrisons were even left behind.

Now, with the rise of Port of Hope and the paralysis of civil strife in the Aztec Empire, the tribal villages and towns scattered throughout the southern foothills of the Sierra Madre do Sul have long been subordinated to your king’s father-in-law, Chief of Literature, Aztec This peace treaty with the grams is nothing more than an acknowledgment of the facts.

As for the so-called highest-level allied treatment, it is actually just an empty title in name—according to the level of communication and transportation in this era, who can stay in Port Hope on the Pacific beach, separated by 300 kilometers of mountains and 2200 kilometers away? The altitude difference of [-] meters exerts influence on the political center of Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico?Just like the living Buddhas in Lhasa in the Qing Dynasty, they were never able to interfere with the court of Beijing.

Of course, this condition is not without benefits for us.Didn’t we still worry about what we should do to send troops into the Valley of Mexico without bloodshed and make contact with the Spaniards? A reconnaissance team of hundreds of people can still use the name of a diplomatic mission to cover it up, but an army of thousands of people is very difficult. It's hard for the Aztecs to sit idly by...but now there is a solution to this problem! "

——Although the Aztec Empire in Central America was a fierce and bloodthirsty militaristic and warlike regime, the degree of internal centralization was not high, and it was more similar to a loose federal state.Its political system is completely different from the ancient Eastern countries, but it is quite similar to Germany in the Middle Ages in the West, or the Holy Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire has seven electors and a large number of half-du li princes. The Aztec Empire also had three core city-states and a host of client states that remained largely autonomous.The German emperor must get the votes of the major electors before he can be officially crowned and crowned, and the Aztec emperor must also get the unanimous approval of the three city-states in order to obtain complete power.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, the imperial power of the Aztec Empire was not monopolized by Tenochtitlan, and Tlacopan and Texcoco were also eligible to share the crown.As long as their influence exceeds that of Tenochtitlan, the monarchs of these two cities can become the new emperors.

However, since the three city-states of Tracopan, Texcoco, and Tenochtitlan signed an alliance in 1427 AD, and the Aztec Empire was formally established for more than 90 years, the city of Tenochtitlan has always been It maintains the largest population and the strongest military strength, firmly suppressing the cities of Tlacopan and Texcoco in all aspects, so the imperial power of the Aztec Empire has never been transferred or shaken.

In this generation of Emperor Montezuma II, he began to further centralize power, brazenly intervening in the succession of the throne of Texcoco City, in an attempt to truly knead the three core city-states into one, and make Aztec become one. True empire.It's a pity that the emperor really had high eyesight and low hands. He chose inappropriate timing and used many omissions. As a result, the cohesion within the Aztecs was destroyed, his throne was shaky, and the invaders who were about to invade The Spanish conquistadors were able to face a completely paralyzed Aztec Empire.

Therefore, no matter what conditions Kuohtmok puts forward, Wen Desi will not seriously respond to them.Even in this diplomatic negotiation, which is regarded as very important by the dignitaries of the Hunxiutizgan Kingdom, the attitude of the traversers is just casually perfunctory, so as to avoid conflicts breaking out in advance. At present, according to the date recorded in history, Spain People should have left the port of Veracruz and started marching into the hinterland of the Aztec Empire.

The collapse and fall of this empire has entered the final countdown.

Of course, Kuohtmok's proposal is not worthless. Its most important significance is to provide the traversers with a wonderful name for sending troops, so that they can lead the king of Hongxiutiz in an open and honest manner** Teams, going deep into the Valley of Mexico-such a major event, with Kuohtemok's status, is obviously not qualified to make a decision, and usually requires a grand alliance between the monarchs of both sides to discuss and decide.

Therefore, Wen Desi said to Kuaochtmok: "...how important is the alliance between you and us, and even the comprehensive cooperation! It involves many affairs and clauses, and you are just a mere envoy. Status, how can you be the master? If you can’t be the master, we still have to find someone who can speak! Therefore, I plan to lead the army to Tenochtitlan City as the prince of the kingdom, and Montenegro His Majesty Suma met to discuss this matter. In order to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts during the march, I also ask you to be a guide and lead the way for our army."

In this regard, Kuohtmok did not doubt that he was there. After thinking for a moment, he readily agreed and sent a few servants back in advance to inform the city of Tenochtitlan to prepare for the reception.

In fact, due to the special nature of the power structure of the Aztec Empire, even the Emperor Montezuma II was not qualified to call the shots on such a major diplomatic matter. The monarch of the city-state needs to nod his head to approve it—the highest-level talks like this were usually called the "Alliance of Thousands of Armies" in ancient China. According to the usual practice, both sides of the negotiation will send out large troops to greet each other.The monarchs or important ministers of various countries set up tents among the military formations and held negotiations.This is not only to create momentum, to show off military power, to show strength, but also to ensure the safety of the dignitaries.

Conversely, if someone asks the opposing monarch or prince to enter the hinterland of his side with only a few entourages, then either one side is defeated and please surrender, and the winner takes the opportunity to deliberately humiliate the defeated country, or the host intends to set up a bureau to detain or kill them. Visitors——so, if Kuohtemok really sincerely invites the Hongxiutizgans to form an alliance, he must allow the Hongxiutizgans to enter the country, otherwise there will be no talk at all.

In this way, Kuohtmok's proposal is tantamount to offering a pass for the traversers to march into the Valley of Mexico.

However, before entering the city of Tenochtitlan at the same time as the Spanish expedition and participating in the major historical event of conquering the Aztec Empire, the Honxiutizgan Kingdom must first stabilize its rear and resolve the recent two conflicts. Big Trouble—Drought and Black Death!