Most of the other tribes are concentrated in the lower reaches of Teng She. The terrain there is flat and it is more convenient for hunting and fishing. They don't have to run all over the mountains and fields to chase wild animals like Teng She.
In order to facilitate communication in the future, Song Xuan wanted to learn from the Blackwater Tribe and make some boats. If they couldn't make big ones, they could make do with canoes.
There happened to be a thick tree that was burned down in the tribe. This tree was at least one meter and a half wide, so everyone couldn't move it away even after it fell down. It is still there, but some other branches on it are still there. But it was tidied up.
After visiting the Blackwater Tribe, Song Xuan had always had this idea. When Shui Yun and the others came over, Song Xuan even asked them to take a look at it. After all, they were semi-experts in this area.
No cracks on the outside and no insects on the inside. It is indeed a good piece of wood for building a canoe.
The method of making a canoe is also simple. If the tribe does not have a chisel, they can use fire to create a suitable cabin.
The methods for processing wood among the tribe are very limited, either burning or chopping with an axe.
Song Xuan divided the trunk of more than ten meters into three sections. Except for the top section which is slightly thinner, the other two sections can be used to make canoes.
There are also many people in the tribe who have experienced it in the Blackwater Tribe last time. With a general impression, things that are not complicated in the first place become simpler to make.
The entire cabin of the Blackwater Tribe is a whole. Song Xuan asked Shi Ban to make as many partitions as possible, so that even if a small section gets flooded, the entire cabin will not sink. In addition to preventing sinking, the partitions can also allow People sit inside, after all, the cabin of the canoe is relatively deep.
The two ends of the boat are also more delicate than those of the Blackwater Tribe. Although the two sides are not completely symmetrical, they are pointed and slightly upturned. Song Xuan also tried to reduce the resistance of the canoe in the water as much as possible.
Although you can go down the river when you go down, it's not that easy when you come back. Even though Teng Snake is at the very edge of the mountain range, there is still a big gap from the lower reaches.
One person takes a short time, and in three or four days, a canoe is basically completed. All that needs to be done now is to clean up the black coal burned inside with an axe.
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Now the canal has been dug into the tribe. In order to store a certain amount of water in the tribe, more than 20 captives are now digging a small puddle in the west corner. The area does not need to be too big, it is about the size of a room, which satisfies the tribe. Daily water use is not a problem either.
As for the excess water, it can be discharged directly into the river through the canal. Originally, Song Xuan wanted to build a sewer, but it would be easy to get clogged simply by digging it out manually. After thinking about it, he decided to forget it. He would wait for Tao from the tribe later. The kiln has been expanded. Let's use the stone to burn a batch of pottery pipes!
"Angel, the canoe is ready!"
"Let's go! Get him some water!"
The canoe was made directly on the spot, and now we still have to find a way to get it into the river. Even if a cavity is burned out, the three-meter-long canoe still weighs several hundred kilograms.
Fortunately, there were enough manpower in the tribe, and five or six prisoners easily lifted it up. After carrying it to the shore, they turned it directly sideways, and then slowly pushed it into the water.
Although the tools and techniques are relatively rough, everyone still tried their best to maintain balance when making the canoe, and the canoe was very stable after being launched into the water.
The nearly four-meter canoe is not too small even in the river. Except for the inconvenience of sitting in the bow and stern, it is very spacious for eight people.
The diameter is 1.56 meters. Excluding the hulls on both sides, it is still 1.34 meters. Not to mention two people, it is not particularly crowded for three people.
In order to test the downloading ability, Song Xuan also called a group of prisoners up. These prisoners were all trembling, probably thinking that Song Xuan was going to sink them into the river.
As a result, twenty people got on board at once, and there was still a wide distance between the edge of the boat and the river.
This result has made Song Xuan very satisfied. Counting one hundred kilograms per person, this can also carry more than two thousand kilograms of things. If the trade route can be successfully opened this time, it will save money in transporting things downstream in the future. A lot of effort.
"Not bad, not bad, Ban, you can bring someone else to do the remaining section!"
"Okay, angel! What about the one above?"
"Keep it. There are many trees in the tribe, and this section is not bad. Later, you can pick a few more trees near the tribe. The size should not be smaller than this..."
Before Song Xuan finished speaking, he heard someone calling him.
"God's Envoy! God's Envoy!"
As soon as he heard the sound, he knew that Shi Meng was bringing someone back.
"Is everything arranged?"
"Shi Lin led people to guard there and built two small houses!"
Two houses, that is, two teams of people were left. Fortunately, the ones who used to work were husband and wife teams, so it was not too lonely to stay on duty for a period of time. Song Xuan arranged for each team to stay for half a month, and then change them later. Others pass by.
After all, the supplies that two people can carry are enough to last for so many days. They can also pick up some firewood nearby, but it is inconvenient to find food. After all, they used to serve as sentries. If they didn't notice it for a little food. People lose more than they gain.
"Okay, then you guys have a rest, I will take people to the Blackwater Tribe tomorrow!"
There are only five days left until the agreed date. If you miss it this time, you will have to wait until the autumn, which will be half a year later.
"Okay, God, then I'll go pack my things!"
When Shi Meng heard that Song Xuan was about to set off, he proposed that he should follow him. However, there were so many prisoners in the tribe and everyone who could hold them was guarding them. Song Xuan was really worried.
"Don't go this time. Just ask Yong to follow me. You stay in the tribe and watch..."
After saying that, Song Xuan looked at the busy captives in the tribe.
"No..." Shi Meng was about to object, but when Song Xuan mentioned the prisoners, he had no choice but to agree. Although the prisoners seemed to be working very hard, many of them did not give up. Sometimes when I look around, I feel like Xiao Jiujiu.
"Okay, then bring a few more people!"
Shi Meng also made clear his priorities at this time. Although it was risky to go out to participate in the exchange meeting, it was mainly on the road. Except for the Blackwater Tribe, none of the participating tribes had anything to do with Soaring Snakes, and this meeting had been held here for so many years. , safety is still guaranteed.
I believe no tribe would dare to continue the exchange with them if they disrupt the situation in a place like this.
And after experiencing the baptism of blood again, the combat power of Teng She's people has been significantly improved, especially since each of them has several prisoners under their control, and each of them looks a lot more fierce.