Invincible urban management

94. The Tragedy of Montezuma

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At the same time, Montezuma II heaved a sigh of relief as he stood on the tall pyramid and watched the Honxiutizgan army receding away.

His previous humiliation and humiliation, and compromise, finally had a relatively satisfactory result.

After the most powerful Hongxiutizgan army was fooled away by him, the remaining Tlaxcalans and "white-skinned gods" were easy to deal with.

Whether it is negotiating peace and appeasement, or mobilizing troops to exterminate them, he has the capital to bargain, instead of being helpless like before.

In addition, Emperor Montezuma still feels endless aftertaste for the unique and novel banquet hosted by the other party before his departure.

In general, the price paid this time to make Hongxiutizgan retreat was within his acceptable range.

His Majesty the Emperor just gave up some land that could no longer be effectively controlled, gave away a batch of gold, silver and jade in private warehouses, and married off a daughter who was not very favored, so he persuaded Hongxiutizgan to leave The army, and temporarily lifted their huge threat to the southern border, basically broke the alliance between the Hunxiutizgans and the Tlaxcalans, so that the declining Aztecs did not have to face enemies on both sides.

What's even better is that Montezuma not only got in touch with the "foreign gods" who controlled the Hongxiutizgan Kingdom by marrying off his daughters, but now he has obtained many high-yielding crops from them. Seeds, as well as some steel knives and axes-for the civilized society before the industrial revolution, once these things were popularized, they would become "artifacts" that could greatly enhance national power.

Immediately after receiving the above-mentioned gifts, Emperor Montezuma handed over the seeds of high-yield corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes and watermelons to the most experienced farmers in the country, and ordered them to cultivate them carefully on the most fertile land and record them in detail The growth of crops for future promotion.

Of course, although there are gains and losses in this peace agreement, the Aztecs did not suffer much, but in any case, a compromise is a compromise, and it is a sign of weakness.The Aztecs, who were bloodthirsty and warlike by nature, would not allow a coward to sit on the throne.

In order to stabilize the throne under his ass, since Montezuma has already made a compromise with Hunxiutiz, he must choose a target to make a move, otherwise he will not be able to explain to the domestic people, let alone deter the subordinate countries of the Quartet. Force them to continue paying tribute.

So Montezuma summoned Kuohtmok again and gave him a new mission.

"... Kuohtmok, you have done a good job during the negotiations these days. The Hongxiutizgans are no longer a threat to us for the time being. But this crisis is not over yet—— Now that we have compromised with the gods in the West by means of tenderness and concessions, we must be tougher when dealing with the gods in the East, otherwise we will definitely be regarded as cowards by the disappointed people! And my ambition Bobo's cousin, Kuytrahuak, will also use this as an excuse to incite the warriors to stir up trouble, in an attempt to shake my prestige and the throne!

Therefore, five days ago, I had secretly ordered Kakama to lead an army of [-] to abandon the city of Texcoco, which was in the midst of the rebellion, and march to the eastern coast in a hurry, waiting for an opportunity to break through the stronghold of the 'White-skinned God'. cut off their retreat.At the same time, this crusade army will also stabilize our rule over the eastern coastal area and suppress the Totonak people who have begun to have dissent there.

But the problem is that the Hongxiutizgan army that we have just sent away will not go home directly, but will go to the territory of the Tlaxcalans to welcome back their lost clansmen in the past.It's not far from Kakama's combat area, and if it doesn't work out, there will be a conflict with Kakama.

And the chief of the Tlaxcala people will probably try their best to persuade them, and even set up all kinds of tricks in an attempt to draw the Hongxiutizgan people back into the alliance against us again!If such a situation really arises, then the diplomatic efforts of these days will be completely in vain!

Therefore, I need you to take a small force and set off with the Hongxiutizgans who have reached an agreement with us, and use your cleverness and wit to mediate and negotiate along the way to avoid some of the worst things from happening. "

He patted Kuohtmok on the shoulder, and ordered, "...I will assign you four hundred of the most elite warriors this time, and the dry food, weapons and porters needed for the road are all ready, and now Let's go immediately! It's just right to go with Hongxiutizgan!"

"...Yes, Your Majesty. But...Is it too much for me to take away 400 people this time? I know that since the warriors in the city mutinied, there are not many available people around you!" Kuoh Temok raised his head and asked hesitantly:

"...According to what you said, Kakama has already taken away all of your private army, and I will take away most of your personal guards. In this way, if your cousin Kui Lahuak takes the opportunity If you start a riot in the city, don't you have no troops at all to suppress it?"

"... You can rest assured about this question. The nobles and priests in this city basically support me. And I know Kuytrahuak's character better than you. Although he is very ambitious, But he is indecisive and always hesitant. Unless he has enough support, he will never dare to provoke a rebellion and attack me directly. So in this city, I am still very safe..."

Montezuma smiled confidently, "...you just need to do your own tasks well, and you don't need to think about the rest."

After sending Kuohtmok away, Montezuma returned to the recently empty palace, just about to rest for a while, but another servant came to pass the message—several "white-skinned gods" came Visit and invite His Majesty Montezuma to a feast.

Recalling yesterday's novel open-air banquet and all kinds of unnamed novel foods, Montezuma couldn't help feeling a little bit of anticipation in his heart, so he tidied up his clothes, and then went out to meet the guests with a relaxed expression. ...

Thus, inadvertently, the historical fate of the Aztec Empire stubbornly returned to the original track after turning a corner.

However, in other parts of the world, the so-called history has been completely derailed and collapsed due to the butterfly storm set off by the traversers.