171. If I were the Father of Heaven in another year

After Link came back, he ordered Aesop to command the residents to step up the construction of city defenses and stockpile combat preparations. On the other hand, he reminded John to hurry up and train the formal army. A few days later, Medanzo also came to meet Link. When he learned the latest situation, he felt that the situation was serious and complicated. He immediately took a flight to Amon to ask for instructions what to do? - This is a series of things that happened after Moses and others left Egu.

After hearing this, Amon frowned. He had expected some things, because in ancient legends, the land of Malduk where the gods fell again became a fertile land, and the gods of the gods would be born. Regardless of the true or falsehood of the legend, this place would inevitably become the realm of the source of divine power that the gods fought for. Even if some gods themselves may not have ambitions, they should pay attention to what happened there and prevent other gods from occupying this position and making the legend a reality. Even Seth, who is far away in the Nine-Lian Divine Realm of Aju, attempted to make a move.

But one thing unexpected was that where did the plateau giants at the foot of the Assyrian Plateau come from? Judging from their organizational capabilities and materials, it is absolutely impossible to be primitive tribes that migrated spontaneously in the mountains. They should be trained soldiers and craftsmen. Amon himself was the commander-in-chief of the battlefield and the general of the empire. According to Medanzo's description, he felt that these people should be the vanguard troops and logistics personnel of a regular corps.

They not only know how to build city defense and reclaim wilderness, but also mine mines and smelters fine iron, weapons, tents, farm tools, and tools all seem to be distributed in the same way. The first batch of nearly 2,000 people were all plateau giants. After establishing the gathering points, many mainland residents appeared in the camps, dressed like unemployed wanderers from various countries. They could not appear in such places at the same time, and they must have been organized migrations.

Although the floods on the Duke Plain have receded and the terrain has finally stabilized, it is still difficult to see people, so it is not convenient to get there. To the north is the towering Assyrian Plateau, to the west is the black fire swamp with bushes, and to the east is the continuous and steep Youdi River Valley.

If a large number of people want to enter, the best route is the Inland Lake in the south. You either cross the Inland Lake through a grassland and swamp, or climb over a mountain from the east bank of the Inland Lake. This is also the way Moses and others took, and the city of Marduke built by Yusir was already on that road. A powerful team of explorers may enter the Duke Plain from all directions, but it is almost impossible for an organized large group of people to reach there at this time.

Amon guided Link from the Youdi River Valley to the deserted island that had just emerged from the water before he could be the first to establish a city-state home. And Yusir, who established a city-state in the southeast corner of the Duke Plain, had already planned to get the secret support of Princess Xiao Qian and the Kingdom of Barron to gain a foothold at this time. But where did the new city-state emerge in the north? They are the most powerful force on the Duke Plain, and the subsequent personnel are still increasing.

Thinking of getting there, you can only cross the Assyrian Plateau, which is covered by snow all year round, and carry so many materials and organize actions. It is impossible for personal power to complete it. It can only be the order of a kingdom. On the other side of the Assyrian Plateau is the Assyrian Kingdom.

There are four countries around the Duke Plain. The Assyrian Kingdom has the smallest territory and relatively barren land. It is not as rich and prosperous as the other three countries, and its comprehensive national strength is the weakest. However, the Assyrian army is brave and good at fighting, and there is also a legion composed of plateau giants, known as the giant legion. Even the Kingdom of Barron, which is close to the south, dare not provoke easily. The Assyrian Kingdom has been in a corner for many years and has not made any noise.

Due to the obstruction of the Assyrian Plateau and the relatively weak national strength, the Assyrian Kingdom's struggle for the Duke Plain was originally at the most unfavorable position, but the current situation has undergone subtle changes. If the Assyrian Kingdom really wants to cross the Assyrian Plateau at any cost and forcibly annex the Duke Plain, the strategic situation will be the most favorable.

The Tianshu Continent had just broken out in a melee between the nations. First, the Eju Empire and the Kingdom of Hati, the Uruk Corps, the most powerful corporal in the Kingdom of Barron, fought with the Eju Army led by Amon. Later, Gore and Prince Ashe had another great battle with the Barron army. This series of wars seriously weakened the power of various countries in a short period of time.

The most powerful Eju Empire suffered heavy losses. Although Amon turned the tide, the price was also extremely high. Later, Pharaoh Rases II died suddenly, and the new Pharaoh Eracht built a new capital in China and implemented the Unit Reformation. What needs to be solved at present is the internal affairs problem and it is impossible to launch another expedition.

The Kingdom of Hati was the actual winner in both wars, and Gelie made an indelible contribution, but the war also consumed Hati's national strength. Although he had escaped from the position of a minister to the E-Ju Empire, the two princes almost led to the split of the kingdom in order to compete for the throne. The current political situation is not stable and they also need to rest. It is not a forced one, and they will not engage in large-scale expeditions and national wars.

The Barron Kingdom was originally a country on the mainland that was second only to the Eju Empire, but its relative losses were the heaviest and was actually the loser. The Uruk Corps was repelled, Enqidu fell, and Gilgamesh retreated in disgrace. In the battle with the Hati Kingdom, almost wiped out the entire army. Taking advantage of the civil strife in Hati, Prince Feng Niu had the opportunity to save the defeat.

The Assyrian Kingdom, which had been raising its energy and was silent, suddenly took action. According to Amon's judgment, the Assyrian king should have sent a giant legion to cross the plateau and suddenly appeared, catching everyone off guard.

At present, the situation in the Duke Plain, the advance legion of the Assyrian Kingdom is building a city-state at the foot of the mountain in the north and building a temple for Enriel. In the southeast corner, on the most convenient road to entering the Duke Plain, Yusir is also building a city-state and building a temple for Malduk.

Enriel naturally did not want to give up this divine realm, 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 belong to the Anunaqi divine system, but they are enemies who do not accept each other. Two main gods appeared in the divine realm of the same divine system. Now it is the opportunity to end the thousand-year grudge.

Things between gods are not easy to predict, but the kingdoms on earth also have their own disputes of interest. Both Barron and Assyria want to occupy this fertile land thousands of miles of land when the internal affairs of Eju and Hathi are unstable, especially the Assyria kingdom has a stronger desire. The entire Duke Plain is not only equivalent to one-third of Assyria's territory, but also it will be a fertile land with rich resources. Many desolate areas of the Assyria kingdom are far from comparable to it.

If nothing unexpected happens, the first round of competition on the Duke Plain will begin between these two city-states, and the final result is unknown. But now a variable has emerged. Amonjenlink has established a city-state at the former site of the original Duke Town, like a nail inserted between the two.

The situation is complicated and it is like a mess, and it is difficult for ordinary people to clarify their clues. Seeing that Amon has not spoken for a long time, Medanzo couldn't help but ask, "God Amon, what should you do? Everyone is waiting for your instructions! If you want to drive away the giants in the north, John will concentrate all his strength to fight them."

Amon shook his head and said, "You must be clear about one thing. We are not their opponents. Link's thousands of people cannot go to war with a kingdom."

Medanzo gave a slight slight : "A kingdom?"

Amon nodded: "Yes, you may have guessed this possibility. The people at the foot of the mountain in the north were advance legions sent by the Assyrian Kingdom. Their purpose should be to incorporate the entire Duke Plain into the territory of the Assyrian Kingdom. With the current strength of Link and others, it is impossible to completely eliminate the other party, let alone be attacked from both sides now? Yusir, who represents the Kingdom of Barron, is still stuck at the entrance of the Duke Plain, and we cannot act rashly. Aesop's cooperation suggestion is wise, and try to maintain the situation as long as possible."

Medanzo 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 tribesmen live for generations. At first, I just wanted to fulfill my last wish to Mayor Dasty and my commitment to Goddess Mu Yun, to let my tribesmen return to their hometown to rebuild their homes.

It was once so desolate that even thousands of people could not survive and needed to mine minerals in exchange for external supplies. Later I learned that the land of Malduk was the place where the gods fell, and my tribe members were sinners who believed in the gods who defeated one side in ancient times and were exiled. The heavy labor of generations was a punishment, and the one who allowed them to reproduce but not extinction was God Mu Yun.

Now that all this is over, the Duke Plain will become a fertile land with milk and honey flowing. The scope of this fertile land far exceeds the original Duke Town. My purpose may be very pure, which is to allow the people of Link to have a beautiful home to live in, and to allow my people to fulfill their wishes 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 struggle between various countries and even the gods.

I remembered the former Duke Town, which had been under the jurisdiction of many kingdoms in history. In addition to Muyun's temple, the Temple of Horus was also built. This is something I have seen with my own eyes, and as for what I have never seen, there are more. But it has not been really conquered. The reason is very simple, because the price is not worth it.

Goddess Muduyun once said a wish, hoping that I would build a brand new city-state there. Regardless of whether this wish can be realized, I hope that the tribesmen can live in their homes. This is my guidance and promise to Moses and others in the name of Aroha.

No matter what the future holds, one thing they have to do is to have strength and faith to protect themselves. If the price of conquering or expelling them exceeds the benefits they can get, they can gain a foothold there, no matter what name. I am about to go to the Syrian city-state to duel with Celia, and I can talk to Gere about a long time ago to give Link and others continuous support."

Medanzo blinked and said after a while: "It turns out that God Amon, you have already planned. No matter how big the matter is, you know what you said. Link also wants to ask you something, what is the name of the new city-state we built? Should it be called Duke Town?"

Amon shook his head and said, "Duke Town is named after Malduk, symbolizing the battle of the gods and the punishment of sinners. Naturally, this name cannot be used anymore. This new city-state is called Salem City. It has been a place for the gods to compete for since its birth. When will peace and peace come."

Amon named this city-state "Salem", which means peace and peace, and he also knew in his heart that the emergence of this city-state would inevitably be accompanied by continuous conflicts and struggles. Medanzo sighed: "This name is good, just like the hope people see when they look at the sky....Moses and the others are still waiting outside the Duke Plain. Do you let them take a detour, or send John to lead the army to help?"

阿蒙想了想,似笑非笑的答道:“尤西尔接到了马尔都克的神谕,提出的条件是让他们除了马尔都克之外不可建造其他神灵的神像.这个条件在我看来没什么,因为我以阿罗诃的名义指引都克镇的族人,包括摩西在内他们谁也没有见过我,我让他们接受信念的指引,却从未让他们为我建造神像,过去,现在,将来都不会.”

Medanzo widened his eyes and suddenly realized, "Then this problem has been solved, although the condition for Moses to promise Yusir is that they will not build any statues of gods, nor can they build statues of gods for Marduk. You are their only god, and they will live forever in their faith. I will go back and tell Moses and the others!"

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 tribesmen to do it. This is the last test before they arrive at Salem, and it is up to them to decide. They are not only returning to their homeland, but also getting rid of the old agreement between the gods, and no longer being the miners of Duke Town in the past."

Medanzo: "Oh, I get it! You want to give them another kind of guidance, so what should I do?"

Amon looked at Medanzo and said, "From today on, you will be the leader of all my disciples and the hardest one. There are a few things to tell you to do now."

Amon asked Medanzo to return to Salem City first, conveyed his orders to Link, John, Aesop and others, allowing them to find a way in the black fire swamp, find various areas where they can stand, fill in the intermittent low-lying, and connect them to the southern end of the Syrian city-state, and ask the four large iron-armored beasts to help. This will take some time, and even if the road is built, it is not suitable for large military formations to pass, but it can travel a steady stream of small caravans.

The second thing Medanzo had to do was to send a message to the Iron Armored Beast King Yunmeng and let Yunmeng get to the designated location to meet. Amon wanted to give guidance to the Iron Armored Beast King many of the cultivation secrets, and also took Yunmeng to participate in the duel with Celia. After Yunmeng set off, Medanzo also had to control Feisuo to take Aesop back to Meng Feisi and find the wealthy businessman Sioux to discuss a very important business.

Amon once invested a lot of money in Siou's business, saying that there will be a big business to be done in the future, so that Siou can expand its business in various places and buy a large number of cars and horses. Now it is time to use it. It is your own way to do business, and Aesop can do this.

After completing these three things, Medanzo had to rush to the city of Marduk where Usir was, bring a message to Usir to discuss another kind of cooperation, and secretly pay attention to Moses and others. He was very busy, so after hearing this, he quickly took the order and left.

After Medanzo left, Amon waved his hand, and he put all the golden tents on the dunes, the tables and chairs in the tents, and the luxurious utensils on the tables. He really didn't waste them, even the things left by the Lion King were taken away. The high dunes on the beach were restored to their original state, as if nothing had happened.

The sun had set and the stars were shining in the sky. Amon sat quietly on the dunes all night. After dawn, he continued to cross the Syrian desert northward. The destination was the duel he made with Celia. No matter how complicated the world was, the lonely boy was just moving towards his goal step by step.

Amon did not ride in a shuttle. All his flying magic weapons had been handed over to his disciples, nor did he use his magic power to fly away. He still walked on the sand like he did when he came. The sun gradually rose, the sand began to heat up, and the hot air circled from the surface. From a distance, a distorted light was gradually distracted, and Amon's lonely figure gradually became a little dazed.

As he walked, his trance-like figure disappeared strangely, and the footprints were not seen on the sand, and the person was not seen in the sun. Amon entered a strange state of meditation, and naturally disappeared while walking. The sun rose to a high place and slowly sagged westward. Then the starlight appeared, but Amon's shadow was still invisible in the desert.

The sand dunes after night seemed silent, but there were still all kinds of slight sounds, with scorpions crawling out of the sand dunes, leaving a shallow trace of their past. No one knew where Amon was, but he knew where he was going. He was like a ray of thought while walking, thinking on the road, you couldn't see him, but it existed.

Amon was thinking about a question. After seeing Wuliang Guang, he and Sishui and Renyun realized that there were unknown gods in the world, and there might be different gods. He had already learned about the past of the Jiulian divine line and the Anunaqi divine line, including the cat god Best who accompanied him, and the god Mu Yun who admired and guided him. Of course, he was willing to get along with him. But if he talked about the existence of gods, Amon did not like these divine lines.

Since he walked out of Duke Town, his mission has been to unravel the secrets of the gods and confirm the path to becoming a god, but at this moment he is thinking about another deeper question-

"If I could become a god, what kind of god would I be? I myself do not like those gods, or even dislike them. With this belief, I cannot become such a god no matter how I practice. This is determined by the test of the original power.

If one day, when I will pass through the test of fate and the judgment of the end, my wish is not to join or establish such a divine system and become such a god. I hope to build a home in faith that can guide all those who yearn for it, rather than the gods who are deliberately directed to guide who.

The so-called gods are no longer gods, but just gods in people’s beliefs. People can choose a heavenly home in their lives or endure the hell-like torment in their hearts. This is my wish to become a god, and the road under my feet will eventually lead to there.”

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