Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 596 - 294: Latest News from North and South

The tender green sprouts peeked out from the fields, and the grey sparrows finally headed north. The end of June brought continuous wind and rain, the completion of spring plowing amidst tempests, and the gradual tranquility of the northern lands after spring.

Xiulote climbed the city walls once again. He gazed down at the farmlands at the foot of the mountain city, where the earth was lush with budding life; he looked towards the horizon where dark clouds gathered, the sky rumbling with thunder, bringing down precious spring rains.

"The rainy season has finally arrived! Spring water is always more precious than oil. Hmm, the rains in Otapan arrive later than in Qinchongcan."

Bertade, clad in copper armor, gazed towards the distant thunder and calmly agreed.

"Yes, Your Highness, after a spring rain, the seedlings will shoot up. The rainy season in the northern highlands always comes later than in the south. The farther north you go, the less rainfall there is. The rainfall in Otapan Mountain City is only about half of that in the Lake Patzcuaro region; and as you get to the borders of Pamus State, the rainfall is half of that in Otapan; and again it halves in the wilderness where the Canine Descendants emerge."

"Bertade, are the gunpowder stores secured? We march in August, amid the rainy season. I’m somewhat concerned that the rain might affect the use of the wooden cannons!"

"Your Highness, as per your command, the gunpowder has been sealed in wooden barrels and stored in underground stone chambers, covered with water-absorbing, damp-proof charcoal. The rains in August are heavy in the mountain city, but they will diminish significantly by the time we reach Pamus State. The sealed gunpowder, covered with rubber rain sheets, will be transported to the north and can be used at least once before exposure to moisture! And given the Canine Descendants’ equipment and organization, if they face our allied forces in battle, even without the wooden cannons, we will still hold a decisive advantage!"

"Hmm, even a Jaguar must use full strength to capture a domestic dog! Using the wooden cannons at critical moments will indeed reduce many casualties."

Xiulote smiled. He watched the drizzling raindrops, gazing over the vast expanse of the highlands, and said emotionally.

"Bertade, look, water sources are life, gathering spots for populations, and the origins of civilization! The North is endlessly vast — the farther north, the sparser the population and the more barbaric the tribes. From Rivermouth Fortress going north to Otapan Mountain City is three hundred li; from Otapan Mountain City north to Pamus City is a full four hundred li. This seven hundred li journey is the limit for the kingdom’s army to march and for the influence of the alliance!"

"Your Highness, Pamus City is located on an upper tributary of the Tampen River, near a rare water source in the highlands, surrounded by large tracts of arable land. To its north is an arid wilderness, a thousand li hunting ground of the Guajili people, Coahuila State. To its west, the similarly barren northern border of Guamare State, where the Otomi Tribe and Guamal Canine Descendants live together without any significant towns. To its east are towering mountain ranges, and downstream along the Tampen River leads to Vastec territory. To the southeast is the stronghold of the Northern General in Xilotepec State..."

Bertade meticulously explained, reflecting the mountainous terrain of the north in his mind.

"Indeed. Pamus City, surrounded by rivers and mountains, located upstream, controls the endless wilderness to the north, and has the river for transport to the east, is truly a strategic location!"

Xiulote pondered for a moment and then nodded vigorously. Pamus City, adjacent to the Eastern Madre Mountains and located upstream on the Tampen River, is nearly seven hundred li from the sea outlet in the Gulf of Mexico. Flowing eastward from here, it would take just a few days to reach the capital of the Vastec Alliance, Cukuxicapan. Thus, this city-state is not only a strategic town in the north but also controls the east.

"Your Highness, by holding Pamus City, we can deter the Canine Descendants, enlist tribes, station troops. And relying on the river, we can also demand sufficient provisions from the subordinate regions of Vastec in the east."

Next, the Head Warrior, with a solemn face, bowed deeply.

"In this northern campaign, the kingdom must take it and hold it in our hands!"

"Oh, ’we’? Bertade, are you referring to the kingdom?..."

"Precisely the kingdom."

Xiulote contemplated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"A fine suggestion, very fine! Do you have a suitable candidate?"

"Your Highness, there is one who is extremely familiar with the Canine Descendants, and also adept at dealing with tribal chieftains."

Bertade smiled faintly. Xiulote thought for a while, then also smiled.

"Indeed, after so many years of refinement, it’s time to promote him. Send an envoy, and summon him back here; I want to meet him in person. Hmm, what’s the situation in Pamus City now?"

"Your Highness, as the core of Pamus State, Pamus City has already fallen into the hands of the Guajili people. Currently entrenched there, occupying the fertile land by the river, is the leader of the Guajili Tribe Alliance, the Chieftain of the ’Red Dog’ tribe, Chichika. Among the numerous tribes, the ’Red Dog’ tribe is the strongest, with a tribe population of ten thousand. They are all warriors, with more than three thousand combatants, and are the most defiant! A few days ago, Chichika even sent an envoy with a verbal message..."

"Oh, that message! ’The great chieftain of a hundred thousand Guajili people, master of the northern wilderness, the divine dog king Chichika, greets the great chieftain of the Aztec people, master of the southern Lake Region’... Ha ha, so it’s him!"

Xiulote burst into laughter. Then, his expression turned cold, resolute.

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"The Canine Descendants respect power but not virtue, have a narrow view, and are blindly arrogant. This allied northern campaign will not cease until Pamus City falls and Chichika is sacrificed!"

"By your command!"

Bertade bowed deeply. Amid the sparse wind and rain, the two continued discussing the situation in the north. As they interacted with the Guajili people, the allied forces had captured many Canine Warriors and also clearly understood the details of various tribes.