Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

Chapter 527 - 257: Craftsman Camp, Compound Bow and Mass-produced Bamboo Bow

History is as vast and deep as the ocean, filled with unpredictable possibilities. At times it is calm and tranquil, at other times, waves sweep over it. Countless warm currents surge beneath the sea, flowing toward a perhaps predestined faraway place. The civilizations of various ethnic groups move forward in the lightless deep sea. They follow the currents, waiting for encounters they know nothing of.

Only a fish that has traversed through time, falls from the distant sky into the water. It sees the path of the future clearly, struggles forward with all its might, desperately squeezes to the front of the school, and finally becomes a young leader. It

Xiulote nodded and led the way into the craft camp. The Head Warrior and Black Wolf followed closely, along with a large group of guards.

The army had only conquered Qinchongcan City a few months ago, and the craft camp now contained more than two thousand craftsmen who had been incorporated. When entering the camp for inspection, one must always remain extra vigilant. Once craftsmen from Tenochtitlan of Mexica relocate to the Capital City, the Divine Revelation Place near the palace area will officially start operating. At that time, the craftsmen in the camp will be further classified into ranks, organized into groups, and allocated to different places.

Soon, the young King entered the craft camp and looked around. The entire camp was enclosed by sturdy bronze stone walls, occupying a vast amount of land. The warehouses in the camp stored large amounts of wood, stones, cotton, and leather. According to the current functions of the craftsmen, they could be roughly divided into four main areas, with two for civilian use and two for military production.

Xiulote continued walking without stopping, first passing through the center for production of nobility goods. Previously exclusive to the Tarasco Royal Family, producing exquisite and luxurious palace wares, it was now used to make expensive trade goods.

The young ruler’s gaze lingered briefly on various exquisite palace colored pottery, nobility clothing, and gold and silver ornaments, then he walked away without a second glance. The Head Warrior followed close behind, equally undistracted. Black Wolf, a step behind, looked around curiously at the noble utensils along the way.

Next, they came to the bustling center for the production of farming tools and wheelbarrows. The young King stopped, surveyed briefly. The managing warriors shouted loudly, and the busy craftsmen all bowed down, awaiting the King’s inspection.

Whether in the military or civilian settlements of the Lake Region, strict farming practices were enforced, and the per capita cultivated land area had to be significantly larger than before. Commonly used stone tools wore down easily, hence they needed constant repair and replacement. The production of wheelbarrows, crucial for transportation and challenging to make because the wheels had to be reinforced with metal, also easily broke. To improve efficiency, Xiulote had allocated a large number of craftsmen and sufficient bronze tools, specially to provide logistical support for the military and civilians in the fields.