_How Inca Yupanqui ordered Lloque Yupanqui to proceed to the Valley of
Xauxa, and to bring under his dominion the Huancas and the Yauyos their
neighbours, with other Nations in that direction._
That which has already been written having taken place, the Orejones
relate that the Inca, finding himself so powerful, determined to make
another call to war, because he wished to achieve another conquest more
important than those that had gone before. In compliance with his
orders, many chiefs assembled, with a great number of armed men,
supplied with the arms they use, which are slings, axes, clubs, _bolas_,
darts, and some lances. When they assembled, he ordered that there
should be entertainments and feasts; and to delight them, he came forth
each day in a new dress, such as that which was the special costume of
the nation that he wished to honour on that day. Next day he put on
another, always wearing that of the tribe which was invited to the
entertainment and drinking bout. By this means he pleased them, and as
much as it was possible, he endeared himself to them. When the great
dances were performed, the square of Cuzco was encircled by a chain of
gold, which was ordered to be made out of the quantity coming as tribute
from the districts. It was as large as I have before described, and
there was further grandeur in the matter of images and ancient relics.
When they had enjoyed themselves for as many days as the Inca Yupanqui
thought proper, he spoke his wishes to them, that they should go to the
country of the Huancas, and their neighbours the Yauyos, and induce them
to embrace his friendship and service, without making war; but that if
they refused, then they must be conquered and forced to obey. They all
replied that they would obey his orders with good will. Captains
belonging to each nation were appointed, and Lloque Yupanqui was general
of the whole army. With him, for counsel, was Capac Yupanqui.[193]
Having received their instructions, they set out from Cuzco and marched
to the province of Andahuaylas, where they were well received by the
Chancas. There set out from that province with them a captain named
Ancoallo, with a large force, to serve in the war of the Inca.
From Andahuaylas they went to Vilcas, where were the edifices and temple
which Inca Yupanqui had ordered to be erected, and they spoke with all
friendship to those who were engaged on the works. From Vilcas they
marched by the towns of Guananga, Camgaron,[194] Parcos, Picoy, and
Arcos, which had already submitted to the Inca, and supplied all the
provisions they had, besides making the royal road, large and very wide,
according to orders.
The people of the valley of Xauxa, when they knew that the enemy was
approaching, showed great alarm, and sought help from their relations
and friends, and in their own temple of Huarivilca they offered up great
sacrifices to the demon which there gave replies. When the succours
arrived there was a great multitude, for they say that more than 40,000
men assembled where now I do not know that there are 12,000. The Inca
captains took up a position overlooking the valley, and wished to gain
the goodwill of the Huancas, and to induce them to come to Cuzco and
recognise the king as their lord, without fighting. With this purpose
they sent messengers, but without success. Then there was a great
battle, in which they say that many were killed on both sides, those of
Cuzco remaining conquerors. Lloque Yupanqui was a very circumspect
leader. He would allow no harm to be done in the valley, prohibited all
robbery, and he released the captives. Seeing the clemency with which
conquered people were treated, the Huancas came to speak with the Incas,
and promised to live in accordance with the ordinances of the kings of
Cuzco, and to pay tribute of such produce as they had in the valley.
Leaving their villages on the hill-sides, they sowed the land without
dividing it, until the time of the king Huayna Capac, who marked out the
land which was to belong to each lineage,[195] and they sent
messengers.