Invincible urban management

69. Space-time logistics line

In late August 1519, a huge army was slowly moving among the mountains in southwestern Mexico.

The barren soil on both sides of the road is mixed with red and black gravel, and the ground is scattered with sparse and disorderly weeds. The dry hot wind howls in the valley, and the dust on the road is suddenly flying all over the sky, mixed with withered yellow grass leaves, rustling Call people from the ground.

According to the calendar, it should be the rainy season in Mexico at this time, but God is too stingy to rain more.

The further the expeditionary force of the Hunxiutizgan Kingdom penetrated into the interior of Mexico, and the farther it was from the Pacific coast, the more serious the signs of drought became.

Among them, the tribes with the most severe drought have not had a drop of rain since summer, the land is cracked everywhere, the crops are withered, there is no vitality, and the eyes are full of desolation.Although at this time, the grain stocks harvested by farmers from the previous season have not been exhausted, and they can last for a while, but future famines are inevitable.If this damned drought lasts a little longer, until the food stored in the pottery urns and cellars is exhausted, and the next season's new food still cannot be replenished, they will probably want to gnaw bark, grass roots, or even eat it. people!

Therefore, seeing a mighty Hongxiutizgan army approaching from afar, every village in this mountainous area was as if they were facing an enemy. They all closed their gates tightly, took out their weapons, and Be careful at night, for fear that these guys who came from afar will compete for food with poor people like themselves who are about to run out in order to supplement the army rations. In ancient society, due to the poor transportation conditions, most armies were like locusts. , I am used to eating wherever I go, and the logistics basically rely on robbing.

However, to the relief and bewilderment of these terrified mountain people, the Honxiutizgan army did not seem to be short of food until the army continued along the road and left their homeland. So far, there has been no large-scale collection of military rations along the way.

In fact, not only was there no shortage of food for this army, but it seemed to have a lot of surplus.When these Hongxiutizgan people learned that their cottage was facing drought and poor harvests, so they were unwilling to sell food to outsiders, they actually took out some very fine white flour and offered it to the mountain people who were facing an enemy They exchange some fresh meat such as turkeys and hares, or sell them directly for gold, silver and precious stones in the hands of the mountain people.

This is really strange. How did the army of the Hongxiutizgan carry so much heavy food, trek across mountains and rivers?

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A small path trampled by pedestrians for thousands of years circles between river valleys and cliffs, and finally disappears into the distant clouds.

Kokom, the former lumberjack leader of Port Hope, was wearing a half-worn green military uniform, a yellow plastic hard hat, and a pair of Jiefang brand rubber shoes that had just been issued, leading a few soldiers in similar attire , walking briskly on this rugged mountain road.

The current Kokom is no longer a lumberjack relying on his strength for a living, but a "reserve warrior" with several younger brothers.

——Since all the "Godmen" left Port of Hope with the expeditionary force and took away the portal for space-time trade, the originally busy timber trade had to be temporarily stopped.In this way, Port Hope no longer needs so many people to cut down trees.As a result, Kokom and some loggers were temporarily unemployed, and then they were incorporated into the army and went to the Aztec Empire with Archangel Wendez.

Because Kokom looks strong, proficient in hunting and sneaking, and has rich experience in wild survival, he was selected as the commander of a five-member scout team as soon as he joined the army. At the forefront, explore the way for the army.

Even more fortunately, the female general who recruited him into the army, Mrs. Apochina, after testing his martial arts skills, even smiled and promised Kokum that if he performed well in this expedition, She promoted Kokom to officially become a noble warrior!

What does it mean to be a samurai for a commoner?

This means stepping on the first step to be promoted to nobility, you can wear a gorgeous colorful feather crown, enjoy a generous salary, and live in a "luxury palace" made of metal plates-although I have heard of a few living in it The samurai complained that although these metal buildings looked neat and beautiful, the roofs were always scorched by the sun, and the inside of the houses was often unbearably hot.

Moreover, Kokom's reconnaissance mission along the way is also very safe. Simply put, there are no enemies at all.

——The desolate mountainous area between the Valley of Mexico and Port Hope was originally the former territory of the Hunxiutizgan Kingdom.Although the current Hongxiutizgan Kingdom has declined and has been out of control of these places for many years, the locals still have some sense of identity with the Hongxiutizgan Kingdom.Naturally, it was impossible for Hongxiutiz to give a warm welcome to Hong Xiutiz's army as soon as they arrived, but at least there was no obvious hostility.

As for the other tribes that have turned to the Aztecs with all their hearts... Didn't you see that the future emperor of the Aztecs is leading them?

Therefore, as long as Wen Desi's army does not plunder, burn and kill various places along the way, it will not be blocked by mountain people, and it will not step into the land of the Mayans like the Spanish expedition landed on the Yucatan Peninsula. The site was inexplicably beaten everywhere, without even a chance to negotiate.

And the task of Kao Kom, the trailblazer, is also very easy, that is, before the army arrives, check to see if the road ahead has collapsed, whether a detour or rush repair is needed, and by the way, say hello to the nearby cottages and inform them There will be a large army crossing the border soon, so let the locals not make a fuss, lest there be any misunderstandings that will make both sides unhappy.

So far, the Hongxiutizgan Kingdom Expeditionary Force has not encountered any attacks.The mountain people usually only watch the army pass by from a distance with vigilant but non-hostile eyes.Occasionally, some people will take the initiative to curry favor, hoping to gain some benefits.

Kokom led his subordinates to turn left and right between the mountain roads, and soon met the large troops behind in a valley—this valley was originally empty and flat, but now it was full of people, and there were a lot of people here and there. Soldiers resting their feet were crowded in a pile, and there were still smoke rising in all directions.

In the breeze, the smell of food wafted indistinctly. After walking for half a day on the mountain road, Kokom, who was already hungry, swallowed.

Seeing someone approaching from a distance, some soldiers immediately grabbed their weapons vigilantly, but after seeing that it was Kokom, they all relaxed again, and another person greeted him loudly, "...Hey, you are back ! How is the situation in the stockade in front?”

"...As usual, everyone is like a plague chicken, huddling behind the wooden fence and not daring to come out! It seems that we have no battle to fight!"

Kokom also smiled and replied, "...No, didn't you complain that there were too many and heavy luggage and that there were not enough porters? I specially recruited a lot of people who are willing to work hard for you this time!"

Koukum made a casual gesture, and a group of skinny and ragged local mountain people stood up timidly, looking at the foreign army in front of them with curious and frightened eyes.

And a big and round Hongxiutiz warrior also stood out from the cooking fire, looked at them carefully with critical eyes, and then nodded with satisfaction, "...well, it seems It seems to be a little thinner, but the frame is not bad, and you should have strength after a few full meals. It's just about to start the meal, so you can eat together!"