On that side, the future Aztec emperor Kuytrahuak was wary of the arrival of the Norman army. At the same time, however, the Norman armies were equally cautious and very low-key.

Although Field Marshal Walter was very confident in his own army. But after all, it was a great expedition across the ocean. Although in today's sail warship technology, it has almost reached its peak. And also figured out the situation of several routes. It would have taken a year or two to make a trip to the New World. Now it only takes two or three months, and it can be reached. But this time back and forth, it still takes more than half a year.

This doomed Marshal Walter's troops to be a lone army. He had to fight alone in this unfamiliar territory. It was difficult to get help with supplies and reinforcements. And the news can't get out. Even if he died, it would be a year or two before Emperor Egil knew what was going on...... In such a situation, Marshal Walter had to keep a low profile. On this expedition, he brought with him an army of fifteen thousand. On the way, the wind and waves sank the battleship, and hundreds of people fell ill and died. There are one or two thousand who are not accustomed to the water and soil, and there are one or two thousand who vomit and vomit and lose their combat effectiveness. And the rest of the troops, after several months of sailing, were also somewhat sluggish. Therefore, he did not want to be in such a situation and rush into conflict with these natives (in the eyes of the Great Normans, whether it was the so-called empire of Mesoamerica or the primitive tribes of the Great Plains of the north). All are indigenous).

The indigenous though weak. But the number is huge. If it is conquered by force alone. Then it is not enough to calculate the life of thirty natives for the surname of a Norman soldier. Marshal Walter quickly figured this out. And at the same time, he understood why his lord, Emperor Egil, sent him over.

Among the four lackeys of the Emperor. Marshal Farr's offensive was fierce and unstoppable. Marshal Winde marched incredibly fast, swift as the wind and unpredictable. These two were supposed to be the best candidates for offense and aggression. The most important characteristic of Marshal Ers is that the garrison is as thick as a mountain, and the ability to storm the city is strong. The emphasis is on defense, and the offense is okay.

Compared with the other three marshals, Marshal Walter's greatest characteristic is his affinity, which is the most popular with the military. And he has a good understanding of the world. As a marshal, Huairou is also very good at the place. Colleagues often joke: "You don't want to be a marshal, but you can be a diplomat." "In terms of specific operations, Field Marshal Walter did not have much character. The attack is not as strong as Farr, the speed is not as good as Winder, and the attack is not as good as Uss. It seems like it can do anything, but it doesn't work at all.

But in the end, Egir chose the difficult task of an expedition to the New World, but still chose Marshal Walter. This is precisely the affinity of Field Marshal Walter! Killing alone will never succeed. It is necessary to use the power of the natives to attack the natives! It is necessary to unite some of the natives and to hostel the other part of the natives. Differentiation and cohesion, gathering people's hearts. This is exactly what Marshal Walter is best at!

"Worthy of the lord. So wise. I can never compare with him!" At that time, Field Marshal Walter, who was seasick and dizzy in the storms of the Atlantic, was suddenly blessed with happiness when the wind and waves were calm. At once, he figured out Egil's intention of sending him to the New World. And what gave him great autonomy.

Marshal Walter figured this out and decided early on how to invade the Mesoamerican Empire. The Aztecs were first coaxed with rhetoric. Then he took his army to the shore of the east coast of Central America, where the so-called plantations were newly developed.

This so-called plantation had long been under the control of the Normans. They hired locals, or bought slaves as labor, and occupied hundreds of kilometers of fertile land in the surrounding area. Build villages, reclaim land, build docks and craft workshops. Even the reclamation of mines, the forging of iron ore - of course, the forging technology was in the hands of the Normans. There is no side story.

And after the Aztec Empire fell into chaos. The Norman colonial officials took advantage of the opportunity to use the mob as an excuse. The garrison of the plantation was organized in a grand manner. A fortified castle was built in the middle of the plantation as a defensive fortress. The development of the past few years. The so-called plantation has long since become a small city. The city was home to thousands of Normans, as well as nearly 20,000 Aztec civilians and slaves.

The Normans lived quite well here. Originally, they were nothing more than worthless shabby settlements, mercenary adventurers or small businessmen in the country. But after coming here, all of them have become human beings. Manages the indigenous people here. And relying on the production of the plantation, it has obtained very good economic benefits. Despite its small location, it is not as prosperous as the big European metropolises. But the vast majority of them don't want to go back. And decided to live here.

Unlike the Norman Empire, the city of Havana, which was created in the Caribbean Islands, was built in strict accordance with the laws of the Norman Empire. Here, the power of these broken houses, robbers and outlaws is very strong. Although it is not as good as the Norman official. But it's pretty much the same. The regular army of the Reich here had only one hundred-man squad. Just a centurion. A lot of times you have to succumb to these guys and rely on their strength.

But that soon changed. The new arrival Marshal Walter. Against the authority granted by the Norman Emperor "to act as the emperor in Atlantis." for the Governor Plenipotentiary" came here on the plantation. Immediately afterwards, I didn't say anything polite to them. The dove directly occupies the magpie's nest and occupies the entire plantation's territory. and make it a governor's domain. Eat it dry and wipe it all down, and don't leave a drop of soup for them.

What Marshal Walter wants to unite is the powerful indigenous heroes in the area. It's not these bastards who don't share his heart. For these people, Marshal Walter killed and killed, exiled. No mercy. He took all the tens of thousands of natives of the plantation into his hands as quickly as possible, and then sent a friendly invitation to the Aztec towns and villages near the plantation. Sent people to send all kinds of gifts. Invited the Aztec nobles to his governor's palace.

After several negotiations. The Aztec nobles were all impressed by Marshal Walter. Before, they had never seen such an optimistic person, such a smart and wise person, such a charismatic person. And Marshal Walter's style of doing things also made them quite liked. Marshal Walter's army of tens of thousands also made them feel worthy of dependence. After that, whatever happened to them, they had to go to Marshal Walter to inquire and judge. And the answer given by Marshal Walter, the verdict made, is also absolutely convincing. His prestige in the region soon surpassed that of the Aztec emperor Montezuma II.

So, very quickly. The nobles in the neighborhood made a decision. They elected Field Marshal Walter as their leader. A coalition was formed. More than 100,000 Aztecs near the plantation were in their pockets. Field Marshal Walter declared to the outside world. This alliance is in these chaotic times. Created in search of self-protection, it is not directed against anyone.

His slogan of "self-preservation" is very much in line with the mood of the Aztecs who yearn for a peaceful and peaceful life in these chaotic times. As for the Aztecs who came to him, Marshal Walter did not refuse. Soon. The population of his governorship swelled to three or four hundred thousand.

These Aztecs, under Marshal Walter, carved out land and grew food with the advanced agricultural tools of the Normans. Forts were built, and the walls were used as defenses. Marshal Walter took the opportunity to impose Norman law on the territory of the Aztecs. and built churches to spread the faith of the Catholic Scandinavian sect. Many Aztecs were converted as a result.

Marshal Walter selected sturdy young men from among the converted Aztecs. An Aztec army of about three thousand men was formed. They were given leather armor and steel swords, and shields and spears as weapons. They were rigorously trained according to the standards of the Norman army. to serve as a supplementary force to the Norman army.

And just like that, it's September. The power of Marshal Walter has become not to be underestimated. He succeeded in taking a coalition of one-third of the Yucatan Peninsula, the closest Central American salient to Cuba, with a territory of nearly 50,000 square kilometers.

Although the territory does not look too big. But the population at the hands of the marshal is enviable. In order to seek refuge. Millions of Aztec refugees poured into his territory. He was provided with ample soldiers and labor. And the doctors brought by the Normans. We are also able to do our best to control various infectious diseases. Field Marshal Walter then raised the number of Aztec vassals to 20,000.

In this way, the marshal himself had nearly 15,000 Norman troops, 20,000 Aztec dependent troops, and the Aztec nobles allied with him could also mobilize more than 50,000 troops. Such a force is already very important in today's chaotic Central American region.

Kuytrahuak of the Aztecs, although he did not like to see such a force appear in his territory. But they had to be wooed. And the Mayans, who were adjacent to them, were different. The Yucatan Peninsula has always been part of the ancient Maya's sphere of influence. They are bound to win this peninsula. Naturally, they were not allowed to be flanked by such a force that did not belong to the Mayans.

As Marshal Walter grew stronger, the Mayans' patience with him became more and more limited. Eventually, the Mayans gave him an ultimatum: either submit to the revived Mayan kingdom or perish with the Aztecs......

(To be continued)