After Link came back, he ordered Aesop to instruct the residents to step up the construction of city defenses and hoard combat supplies, and on the other hand reminded John to hurry up and train a formal army. A few days later, Mei Danzuo also came to meet with Link. After learning the latest situation, he felt that the situation was serious and complicated. He immediately took the shuttle to ask Amon for instructions, what should he do? —This is a series of things that happened after Moses and others left Eju.
After hearing this, Amon frowned. He had expected some things, because according to ancient legends, when the land of Marduk, where the gods fell, became fertile again, the god of the gods would be born. Regardless of whether the legend is true or not, this place will inevitably become the source of divine power for the gods to compete for. Even if some gods themselves may not have ambitions, they must pay attention to what happens there and prevent other gods from occupying this position to make the legend a reality. Even Seth, who was far away in the Jiulian God Realm of Eju, tried to intervene.
But one thing is unexpected, where did the plateau giants at the foot of the Assyrian plateau come from? Judging from their organizational capabilities and material equipment, it is absolutely impossible for them to be primitive tribes who migrated spontaneously in the mountains. They should be trained warriors and craftsmen. Amon himself was the commander-in-chief of the battlefield and the general of the empire. Hearing Medan Zuo's description, he felt that these people should be the vanguard and support personnel of a regular army.
They not only know how to build city defenses, reclaim wilderness, but also mine mines and smelt refined iron. Weapons, tents, farm implements, and tools seem to be all issued in the same way. The first batch of nearly 2,000 people were all plateau giants. After the establishment of the gathering point, many mainland residents appeared in the camp, dressed like unemployed wanderers from various countries. It is impossible for them to appear in such a place spontaneously at the same time, it must be an organized migration.
Although the flood on the Duke Plain has receded and the terrain has finally stabilized, it is still difficult to see people, and it is not convenient to get there. To the north is the majestic Assyrian Plateau, to the west is the Black Fire Swamp, which is overgrown with miscellaneous trees, and to the east is the Youdi River Valley with continuous and steep mountains.
If a large number of people want to enter, the best route is the inland lake in the south. Either cross the inland lake and pass through a grassland and swamp, or turn over a mountain from the east bank of the inland lake. This is also the road taken by Moses and others. On that road, there is already the city of Marduk built by Usser. It is possible for a small group of powerful explorers to enter the Duk Plain from all directions, but it is almost impossible for an organized large group of people to reach there at this time.
Amon had guided Link a few years ago to come to the deserted island just above the water from the Youdi River Valley, so that he could take the lead in establishing a city-state home. Ussier, who established a city-state in the southeast corner of the Duke Plain, had already planned and obtained the secret support of Princess Xiaoqian and the Kingdom of Baron, so he was able to gain a firm foothold at this time. But where did the new city-states to the north emerge from? They are the most powerful force on the Duke Plain, and the follow-up troops are still increasing.
To get there, the only way to get there is to cross the Assyrian Plateau, which is covered with snow all the year round, and to carry so many supplies in an organized manner. It is impossible for individuals to complete it. It can only be an order from a kingdom. The other side of the Assyrian Plateau is the Assyrian Plateau. Describe the kingdom.
There are four countries around the Duk Plain. The Assyrian Kingdom has the smallest territory and relatively poor land. It is not as rich and prosperous as the other three countries, and its overall national strength is the weakest. But the Assyrian army is brave and good at fighting, and there is also an army composed of plateau giants, known as the Giant Army. Even the Kingdom of Barron, which is adjacent to the south, did not dare to provoke it easily. The Kingdom of Assyria has been in a corner for many years, and there has been no movement.
Due to the obstruction of the Assyrian Plateau and the relative weakness of the national power, the Assyrian Kingdom was originally in the most unfavorable position in the competition for the Duk Plain, but the current situation has changed subtly. If the Assyrian Kingdom really wants to cross the Assyrian Plateau at any cost and forcibly annex the Duk Plain, the strategic situation will be the most favorable.
The Tianshu Continent has just seen a melee between the nations. First, the Eju Empire fought against the Hatti Kingdom, and then the Uruk Corps, the most powerful army of the Baron Kingdom, fought against the Eju Army led by Amon. There was a great battle with Prince Asher and Baron's army. This series of wars has seriously weakened the power of all countries in a short period of time.
The most powerful Eju Empire suffered heavy losses. Although Amon managed to turn the tide, the price paid was also great. Later, Pharaoh Lasis II died violently, and the new Pharaoh Eraht built a new capital in the country and carried out monotheistic reforms. At present, what needs to be resolved is the internal affairs issue, and it is impossible to launch another expedition.
The Kingdom of Hatti was the actual winner in both wars, and Ge Lie contributed a lot, but the war also consumed Hatti's national strength. Although he got rid of his status as a subject of the Xiangeju Empire, the two princes almost split the kingdom due to their struggle for the throne. The current political situation is not stable, and they need to recuperate. It is not a last resort, and there will be no large-scale expeditions to the country. .
The Kingdom of Baron was originally a country second only to the Eju Empire in strength on the mainland, but it suffered the heaviest relative losses and was actually the loser. The Uruk army was repulsed, Enkidu fell, Gilgamesh retired, and was almost wiped out in the battle with the Hatti Kingdom. Taking advantage of the Hatti civil strife, Prince Feng Niu had a chance to save the defeat .
The kingdom of Assyria, which had been recharging its energy and keeping quiet, suddenly made a move. According to Amon's judgment, the king of Assyria should have sent a giant army to cross the plateau and suddenly appeared, catching everyone by surprise.
In the current situation of the Duk Plain, the advance army of the Assyrian Kingdom is establishing a city-state at the foot of the mountain in the north and building a temple for Enlil. And in the southeast corner, on the most convenient road to enter the Duk Plain, Ussier is also establishing a city-state and building a temple for Marduk.
Naturally, Enlil was unwilling to give up this domain of the gods, and maybe he still had the ambition to become the god of the gods, and Marduk should also want to regain the land that made him famous in one battle. These two great gods belonged to the Anunnaki gods, but they were enemies who refused to accept the other, but two main gods appeared in the same gods' domain, and now is the opportunity to settle the thousand-year grievances.
Things between gods and spirits are not easy to predict, but human kingdoms also have their own conflicts of interest. Both Balon and Assyria wanted to take advantage of the unstable internal affairs of Eju and Hatti to occupy this fertile land, especially the kingdom of Assyria. The entire Duk Plain is not only equivalent to one-third of the territory of Assyria, but it will also be a fertile land with rich products, and many desolate areas in the Assyrian Kingdom are far from comparable.
If nothing else, the first round of competition on the Duke Plain will be between these two city-states, and the final result is yet to be known. But now there is a change. Amon asked Link to establish a city-state at the former site of Duke Town, like a nail inserted between the two.
The situation is complicated like a mess, and it is difficult for ordinary people to sort out the clues. Seeing that Amon remained silent for a long time, Mei Danzuo couldn't help asking: "God Amon, what do you think should be done? Everyone is waiting for your order! If you want to drive away those plateau giants in the north, John Just concentrate all your strength on fighting them."
Amon shook his head and said, "You have to be clear about one thing. We are not their opponents. It is impossible for Link's thousands of people to fight a kingdom."
Medanzo gave a slight pause: "A kingdom?"
Amon nodded: "Yes, you may have guessed this possibility. The people at the foot of the mountain in the north are the advance army sent by the Assyrian Kingdom. Their purpose should be to bring the entire Duk Plain into the Assyrian Kingdom's territory. The territory, with the current strength of Link and others, it is impossible to completely wipe out the opponent, let alone the enemy now? Ussier, who represents the Kingdom of Baron, is still stuck at the entrance of the Duke Plain, so we can't act rashly. Aesop's cooperation The advice is wise to keep this situation going for as long as it can."
Mei Danzuo asked again: "What about the future? Link built the city-state under your guidance. What kind of place do you want it to be?"
Amon looked up at the sky and replied: "Actually, I didn't think so much at the beginning, I just did it. Duke Town is my hometown and the place where my people have lived for generations. At first I just wanted to complete the The last wish of the mayor of Siti and the promise to the goddess Mu Yun are to let my people return to their hometown and rebuild their homes.
It used to be so desolate that even thousands of people could not survive, and needed to mine minerals in exchange for supplies from the outside world. Later I learned that the land of Marduk was the place where the gods fell, and my people were sinners who believed in the gods of the defeated side and were exiled in ancient times. It was Goddess Mu Yun who became extinct.
Now that all of this is over, the Duke Plain will become a thousand miles of fertile land flowing with milk and honey. The scope of this fertile land far exceeds the original Duke Town. My purpose may be very pure, it is to let Link's people have a beautiful home to live in, and let my people fulfill their wish and live in the rich land of their hometown. All of this has nothing to do with the gods, but it is inevitably involved in the competition between countries and even the gods.
I think of the former town of Duke, which was once under the jurisdiction of many kingdoms in history. In addition to the temple of Mu Yun, the temple of Horus was also built. This is what I have seen with my own eyes, but I have never seen it more. But it wasn't really conquered, simply because the price wasn't worth it.
Goddess Muduyun once said a wish that I would establish a brand new city-state there. Regardless of whether this wish can be realized, I hope that the people of the tribe can live in peace in their homes. This is my wish in the name of Arhat to Moses and others Human guidance and promise.
No matter what the future holds, they must do one thing, and that is to have the strength and faith to protect themselves. If the cost of subjugating or driving them outweighs the benefits, they can gain a foothold there, in whatever name. I am about to go to the city-state of Syria to fight Celia, and I can talk to Ge Lie about a cooperation that should have been discussed long ago, and give Link and others continuous support. "
Mei Danzuo blinked when he heard this, and said after a while: "It turns out that God Amon, you have already planned. No matter how big the matter is, you know it well, so just do as you say. Link also wants to ask you one more thing." What is the name of the new city-state we are building, should it be called Duke Town?"
Amon shook his head and said: "The town of Duk was named after Marduk, which symbolizes the battle of the gods and the punishment of criminals. Naturally, this name can no longer be used. This new city-state should be called Salem City. Since its birth, it has been a place of contention among the gods, and it is unknown when tranquility and peace will come.”
Amon named this city-state "Salem", which means tranquility and peace, and he knew in his heart that the emergence of this city-state must be accompanied by continuous conflicts and competitions. Medan Zuo sighed: "It's a good name, just like the hope people see when they look at the sky... Moses and the others are still waiting outside the Duk Plain. Do you want them to take a detour, or send John to lead the army?"
Amon thought for a while, and replied with a half-smile: "Ussier received an oracle from Marduk, and the condition was that they should not build statues of other gods except Marduk. This condition seems to me It’s nothing, because I guide the people in Duke Town in the name of Arhat, and none of them, including Moses, have seen me. I let them accept the guidance of faith, but I never let them build a statue for me, past and present , will not be in the future.”
Medanzo widened his eyes and suddenly realized: "Then this problem has been solved, although the condition for getting Moses to agree to Yusier is that they will not build any statues of gods, and they don't need to build statues for Marduk. You Is their only God, live forever in faith. I'll go back and tell Moses them!"
Amon waved his hand and said: "You don't have to remind them that Moses is their leader and should know how to guide the people to do it. This is the last test before they reach Salem, and it is up to them to decide. They are not only returning home, It is also getting rid of the old agreement between the gods, and is no longer the miner of Duke Town."
Medanzo: "Oh, I see! You want to give them another kind of guidance, so what should I do?"
Amon looked at Mei Danzuo and said, "From today onwards, you will be the head of all my disciples and the hardest one. There are a few things I have to ask you to do right now."
Amon asked Medanzuo to return to Salem City first, and conveyed his order to Link, John, Aesop and others, asking them to find a way in the Black Fire Swamp, find various places where they could stand, and fill in the gaps. The low-lying areas can be connected to the southern end of the city-state of Syria, with the help of four big armored beasts. It will take a while, even if the road is repaired, it is not suitable for large military formations to pass through, but it can come and go with a steady stream of small caravans.
The second thing Mei Danzuo has to do is to send a message to Yunmeng, the Ironclad Beastmaster, and ask Yunmeng to meet at the designated place. Amon will teach the Ironclad Beastmaster a lot of cultivation secrets, and at the same time, he will also take Yunmeng to participate in the competition. Duel with Celia. After Yunmeng set off, Mei Danzuo still had to control Fei Shuo to take Aesop back to Mengfeisi and find the wealthy businessman Xiou to negotiate a very important business.
Amon once invested a large amount of money in Xiou's business firm. He only said that there would be a big business to be done in the future, so that Xiou would expand his business firms in various places and buy a large number of carriages and horses. Now it's time to use it. Doing business has its own way of doing business, and it is most suitable for Aesop to do this.
After these three things are done, Medanzuo will rush to Marduk City where Yusier is located, bring a message to Yusier, talk about another kind of cooperation, and pay close attention to Moses and others secretly by the way. He was busy enough, and after listening to it, he quickly took orders and left.
After Mei Danzuo left, Amon waved his hand, and the golden-roofed tent on the sand dune, the tables and chairs in the tent, and the luxurious utensils on the table were all taken into his bones. He really didn't waste it, even taking away the things left by the Lion King. On the high sand dunes by the sea, it returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
The sun had already set, and the sky was full of stars. Amon sat quietly on the sand dunes all night. After dawn, he continued to cross the Syria desert to the north. The destination was the duel place he had agreed with Celia. No matter how complicated the world is, this lone boy is just stepping towards his goal step by step.
Amon didn't take the flying shuttle, and all his flying instruments had been handed over to his disciples, and he didn't use his mana to fly away, and he still walked on the sand like when he came. The sun gradually rose, the sand began to heat up, and the hot air swirled up from the surface of the earth. From a distance, the light was distorted, and Amon's lonely figure gradually became a little trance.
As he walked, his dazed figure disappeared strangely, no footprints could be seen on the sand, and this person could not be seen under the sunlight. Amon entered a strange state of meditation, and naturally disappeared while walking. The sun rose to a high place and then slowly set to the west, and then the stars appeared, but Amon's shadow was still invisible on the desert.
After nightfall, the sand dunes seem to be quiet, but there are still various slight sounds. There are scorpions crawling out of the sand dunes, leaving shallow traces of their presence. No one knew where Amon was, only he knew where he was going. He is like a ray of thought while walking, thinking on the road, you can't see him, but he exists.
Amon was thinking about a question. After seeing the boundless light, he, Sishui and Renyun all realized that there are still unknown gods in the world, and there may be different gods. He already knew all kinds of past events of the Jiulian God System and the Anuna Spiritual God System, including the cat god Best who accompanied him, and Mu Yun, the god of youth and love who adored and guided him. Of course, he was happy to be with them get along with. But if it is purely about the existence of gods, Amon doesn't like these gods.
Since he came out of Duke Town, he has been carrying the mission of unlocking the secrets of the gods and confirming the way to become a god, but at this moment he is thinking about another deeper question——
"If I can become a god, what kind of god will I be? I don't like those gods, or even hate them. With this belief, no matter how I practice, I can't become that kind of god. This is the original power determined by the test.
If there is a day when I will pass through the test of fate and the judgment of the last day, my wish is not to join or establish such a god system or become such a god. I hope to build a home of faith, which can guide all people who yearn for it, instead of being guided by the gods.
The so-called gods are no longer gods, but gods in people's beliefs. People can choose a heavenly home in their lives, or endure the hellish torment in their hearts—this is my desire to become a god. leads there. "