Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!-Chapter 1557 - 1098: Aweit’s Aspiration, “Divine King of Qin State” and “Chief of Legalism”!

"So, Xiulote, have you made up your mind? If you're still unsure, you can wait until the next ministerial meeting..."

"Teacher, let Cuauhtemoc be engaged to Light Snake. They are close in age and can grow up together, just like Alisa and I... Besides, I want to take Cuauhtemoc as my student, to personally teach him just as you did for me..."

"Oh? You choose Cuauhtemoc? You want to be his teacher? Hmm, alright! Very well! Ancestors bear witness, I will inform the Elders of the Royal Family, and the Divine Tree will be informed of our ancestors. Then, we will select an auspicious day for the High Priesthood to hold a blessing ceremony, thus formalizing this sacred marriage, and he will also perform the rites of apprenticeship to you!"

The sun slanted in the west, casting golden light on the modest King's Palace, cloaking it in a layer of vibrant hues. Aweit and Xiulote sat facing each other, one smiling gently, the other respectfully bowing his head, just like a tender teacher-student relationship.

"Very well! Inform the ancestors, and also the Chief Divine! Ancestors protect us! Let Cuauhtemoc and Light Snake govern the Seaside Alliance of Totonac on behalf of our divinely blessed Mexica Royal Family!"

In just a few words, these two smiling Mexica kings agreed on this sacred marriage of their offspring, and even established the teacher-student relationship between Cuauhtemoc and Xiulote. Although their identities as kings also made them uncle-nephew as well as father-in-law and son-in-law, according to the tradition of the Mexica Royal Family, intergenerational royal marriages are not only very common but also considered more sacred.

The establishment of this royal marriage holds significant political importance. It resolves the deep-seated tensions between the two regarding the Seaside Alliance, a last yet difficult-to-reconcile obstacle, delayed and gently resolved through the union of royal descendants. At this moment, both Teacher Aweit and Student Xiulote believe that the inexorable power of time is quietly on their side.

"Very good! Xiulote, besides assignments from the Craftsmans Base, is there anything else you want?"

"Well... Teacher, I would also like to take on the position of Director of the Medical Institute, as proposed by the Female Snake Chief. After all, according to the prophecy of Divine Revelation, the white-skinned demons are expected to arrive within one or two years. Their greatest threat is the death plague they carry, and we must prepare ahead..."

"Oh? Director of the Medical Institute, white-skinned demons?"

Once again hearing the prophecy of the white-skinned demons from Xiulote's mouth, Aweit raised his eyebrows and attentively observed his student for a moment. All he saw was a genuine sincerity and concern coming from the heart. He pondered for a while, then smiled, patting his student on the shoulder, generously promising.

"Chief Divine protect us! In front of twenty legions of Mexica Warriors, no demon stands a chance but for destruction and sacrifice! However, Xiulote, since you have spoken, I appoint you the Director of the Alliance's Medical Institute... No, that's not enough! This position, equivalent to a Third-level Main Priest, is too small for you... Let me think..."

"Hmm... Since the Medical Institute has made such significant contributions, let's establish a Medical Academy within the Calmecac Priest University in the Capital City! Then, form a new team of Medical Priests from the Alliance's Priesthood, with you, a Fifth Level Supreme High Priest, as the Dean of the Medical Academy! As for the rank of the Medical Priests, I'll give you one Fourth Level Grand Priest position, twelve Third-level Main Priest positions, and unlimited positions for the rest!"

"What! Establishing Medical Priests! A Fourth Level Grand Priest, twelve Third-level Main Priest positions?"

Upon hearing this, Xiulote's entire body trembled, and a sincere gratitude appeared on his face. Regardless of the considerations Aweit might have had, the establishment of a new team of Medical Priests with so many high priest positions placed in Xiulote's hands... The effect would be that the Alliance would truly tilt political power and resources towards medical research, providing a direct promotion channel to the upper levels for talents engaged in medical research!

With these genuine priest positions, the Medical Academy's appeal to herbal priests and physician talents at all levels would increase instantly by several folds! And the research in the Alliance's medical field could officially enter the mainstream, becoming a prominent discipline with promise and future!

There is no doubt that this weighty slice of political power and resources was directly carved out from the hands of the Alliance's High Priesthood. And such a major redistribution of power, besides the Supreme God King who firmly controls divine authority, no one else could decide with a single word!

"Hahaha! Xiulote, you and Alisa both like medical research, and enjoy studying the human body and potions... The two of you will certainly be able to guide the Alliance forward like the immortal Elders... Time is on your side!"

"Ah! Teacher? How could we... compare to the Elders?"

"Hahaha! Time is the most unpredictable divinity; you will grow in time and rise in the years, and eventually reach the highest peak of the Divine Mountain! And by then, I will smile from the Divine Kingdom above, blessing you all!"

Aweit chuckled, his face showing warmth, closeness, and a touch of sentiment. After dealing with all of Xiulote's threats one by one, he could finally reach out, comforting the obedient student as if soothing his own wings.

"Ancestors protect the Royal Family! The immortal Elders were once the Cabinet Minister for my grandfather Montezuma. He served as the Chief Minister for forty years, and after my grandfather passed away at seventy-one, he continued leading the Alliance for another twenty years! Xiulote, you are twenty years younger than me. As long as you serve as the Cabinet Minister for twenty years, when I go to the Divine Kingdom, and young Xiu Hua takes the throne... You can still be an Elder for another forty years! Time is on your side!"

Upon hearing these words, Xiulote felt a stir in his heart, but his face showed nothing. He lowered his head slightly, his voice sincere as he replied.

"Teacher... as your student, I dare not think so far ahead; I am also somewhat fearful and worried! I don't know if I can shine as brightly as you, leading the Mexica forward... But I am willing to be your wings, letting the Divine Eagle of the Sun soar across the entire world, from the Western Sea to the Eastern Sea, from the Canine Descendants to the Maya!"

"Hahaha! From the Western Sea to the Eastern Sea, from the Canine Descendants to the Maya? Good! Very good!"

Aweit laughed heartily, nodding in satisfaction upon hearing the prayer that hit his heart. He reached out again, resting his hand on Xiulote's shoulder, his eyes brimming with divine radiance as he gazed at his dutiful student.

"Chief Divine bear witness! Xiulote, do you remember? Ten years ago, when we raised an army against Tizoc, you told me the story of the Inheritance Divine Jade, and also spoke of that Qin State God King who unified the Seven Departments under the immortal Legalist law!"

"Ah! The Inheritance Jade Seal and the First Emperor of Qin..."

"Indeed! That Qin State God King, with his Legalism Chief Minister, unified the Seven Departments of the world, and proclaimed an immortal Legalist code! He conquered the entire world, binding it under a single faith! This is the undertaking we are destined to accomplish!"

"Between two endless seas, from the Canine Descendants in the northwest to the Maya in the southeast! This land of five thousand miles in circumference, these hundreds of city-states, these tens of millions of tribes, are the world we Mexica must conquer and unite!"

Saying this, Aweit, brimming with enthusiasm, rose abruptly, thumping the Divine Staff heavily on the ground, his gaze fixed on the setting sun! His eyes seemed to burn with golden afterglow, his voice like the fluttering phoenix, as he declared with laughter.

"Chief Divine bear witness! Ancestors bear witness! I, God King Aweit, shall surely conquer the world, subjugate all who defy us! I will step onto an eternal conquest like my grandfather Montezuma, until I go to the Divine Kingdom, until I meet the ancestors!"

"And you, Xiulote, will calmly stay by my side like the immortal Elders! Be my Cabinet Minister, my Legalism Chief Minister, witnessing our grand cause of conquering the world and inaugurating our world empire!"

Seeing the high-spirited God King, hearing that declaration filled with lofty ambitions, Xiulote pursed his lips, kneeling beside Aweit. Ten years ago, he told Aweit the story of the First Emperor, not realizing that the other had remembered it all, deeply remembering for so long...

However, he never told Aweit about Li Si's fate, nor about the First Emperor's ending. Such a fate and conclusion might not appear again...

"I obey you! My teacher, my God King! I will always accompany you as your hands and feet in the run, as your wings in the soar, as your morning star under the sun... And we Mexica will undoubtedly conquer the world, conquer the vast continent, from the southernmost to the northernmost!"

"Hahaha! Hahaha! Good! Very good!"

Aweit held the Divine Staff, raised his head, gazed at the golden-red sunset, laughing with unbridled confidence. Then, he slightly tilted his head, with the piercing eyes of a God King, also with the insight of a teacher, he watched Xiulote for a moment. His gaze was so sharp at this moment that it seemed to create an illusion of piercing pain. Only when Xiulote began to sweat did he finally raise the corners of his mouth, speaking with a meaningful smile.

"Xiulote, you are a good child and a smart one! You may step back now, and spend some good time with Alisa!"

"I am very pleased with your performance... My student, congratulations, you have passed!"