"Wu Gu, Wu Gu Gu~"
Soon, the same sound came from the forest not far away.
"Angel, let's wait for a while!"
With so many animals, they must be arranged in the forest, at least not to let them get wet in the rain, so it will take some time to dismantle the animal skin sheds that provide shelter from the wind and rain. Ushikawa called another one from the team. Send a group of people over to help them.
But it didn't last long. More than a quarter of an hour later, a group of people walked out of the forest, dragging and carrying them.
"Chief, there is a sheep..."
After this group of people saw Ushikawa, one of the leaders hurriedly came up, hugged the hard sheep and said to Ushikawa.
"you……!"
Ushikawa was just about to get angry, but when he saw that Song Xuan was still beside him, he held it back, but it could still be seen that he was very angry.
The sheep looked like it hadn't been dead for long.
"When did you die?"
"It died the day before yesterday. I almost let it run away. I chased it around in the forest. It was cold the night I caught it..."
This man also danced and gestured about the situation at that time. In his excitement, he even dropped the sheep in his arms to the ground.
In fact, it is very normal for wild beasts to die, especially those raised in tribes. If the wildness is not removed well, they will easily die with a little effort. There are also animals on Soaring Snake's side that have obviously started eating, but Because he was frightened, he died quickly.
Not to mention that these animals have traveled a long distance. It is very uncomfortable for most animals on the boat, especially this small canoe. It is okay to sit on it. You can still clearly feel the shaking if you sit on it. of.
"Oh... forget it, let's go then!"
Although one sheep doesn't look like many, the difference between live and dead is still very large, especially those brought by the cattle tribe. There is no problem in raising them directly.
Song Xuan also re-finalized the exchange plan with Niu He, which was to double the existing exchange. Although raising this group of animals was very troublesome, the benefits were still considerable.
If you didn't make any money, it was a loss. But you lost another sheep after not seeing it for a few days, which showed how uncomfortable Ushikawa was. Fortunately, he only died for more than a day, and the meat was not bad, so he could only treat it as his own.
The four boats carrying so many livestock were still a bit crowded, but fortunately there were only seven or eight people on each boat on Teng She's side, which was relatively spacious, so Song Xuan asked everyone to squeeze in and freed up another boat to share the cattle. River their pressure.
Five boats carrying these animals are very spacious and can be used by people on both sides. Especially the canoe on Teng She's side is more than 20 centimeters wider than that of the Cow Tribe, so the big cow is It was arranged directly here.
Song Xuan also looked at this group of animals. They seemed to be quite obedient and could just be led away. It had to be said that Niuhe and the others were very good at taming wild beasts. They had saved so much in one year, and they were so fast. Even snakes can't keep up.
Moreover, the terrain around the lower reaches of the Niu Tribe is relatively flat, and bison are very common. Unlike this area in the north, at least Teng She has never seen a cow in all her hunting trips. The two previous ones in the tribe were also exchanged from the Niu Tribe. Yes, now another one has arrived. Although the overall number is not large, it has increased by half. .
Cattle are still very important to the Tengshe tribe. They will definitely need to contribute to the paddy field cultivation immediately.
It only took half a day to return to Tengshe from here. The sun had just turned to the west. Song Xuanbian and a group of people had arrived around the tribe. The first people to notice Song Xuan and his group were naturally the children who were fishing. They saw many people coming. The boat was very smart and collected all the fishing nets.
Although the fishing net is very important to Teng She, Song Xuan has the idea of promoting it. As the interactions between various tribes become more frequent, it will definitely be exposed in a few years. Since it will be exposed sooner or later, Then it's better to make a profit from him before he is exposed.
The structure of the fishing net is very simple. As long as you are willing to try hard, you can quickly make it. And the most important thing is that Song Xuan is preparing to plant hemp on a large scale this year.
It is naturally a better choice to use hemp rope to weave fishing nets. Then these in the tribe will be completely useless, but these were still good in the past, and everyone spent a lot of effort to make them. .
It took me a year or two to accumulate the results that I have now. When the time comes, it will be useless and can only be regarded as garbage. It cannot really be worn as clothes.
If Teng She can seize the opportunity and sell these scraps, it will be a bit more blood for Soaring Snake.
But all this can only be said after the hemp matures this year, but Song Xuan is still relatively confident about planting hemp. Compared with rice, hemp is not so delicate. After planting the seeds in the ground, you basically don’t have to worry about it. He can just grow it by himself, and at most he can help weed out the weeds.
Whether Song Xuan collected them around the tribe, brought them back from outside, or exchanged them from various tribes, there were a lot of hemp seeds.
Although it is impossible to plant hundreds of acres of land at once like planting rice, planting one or two acres of land is still about the same. There will definitely be no problem in meeting the needs of the Tengshe Tribe.
Ushikawa looked at a group of children by the river and thought they were playing here, so he didn't take it to heart.
The children were also very excited when they saw the animals on the boat. Although this is not uncommon among tribes, children are naturally like this and are always full of curiosity about well-behaved animals.
Little did the children know that although these animals had been tamed enough to be obedient, they were not able to remain motionless on the boat. This was simply a sign of seasickness.
Accompanied by the children, he returned to the tribe an hour later.
At this time, there were still a lot of people in the tribe. As evening approached, those who had gone out also returned to the tribe.
Moreover, some children had come back early to inform the angel of the return. Shi Meng was waiting on the shore with two shamans, and Shi Yan was also beside him. He still had to let him pick up the animals.
Although he knew that he would bring some livestock back this year, Teng She was not fully prepared. Although the previous livestock pens still had space, they obviously could not accommodate so many animals, and some would still have to stay outside. .
However, Shi Yan also made arrangements. In just half an hour, he led his people to set up several small tents. It was not a problem to stuff a few sheep into them. They could make do for a few days, and the new sheep The circle will be covered.
As soon as Song Xuan got off the boat, he saw a gray figure running out from the side and suddenly got into Song Xuan's arms.
This was naturally a sign of prosperity, and he missed her dearly after not seeing her for a long time. At this time, he was rubbing against Song Xuan's arms very intimately.
"Woo~"
"Ouch!!"
Wangcai's sudden appearance frightened everyone in the cattle tribe around him, especially after they saw clearly that it was a wolf. But seeing how close he was to Song Xuan, he suddenly understood that this should be the one raised by Song Xuan. pet.
"Angel, this...was raised by you?"
However, they are still a little unbelievable. After all, they have tried such beasts before, but all ended in failure. Even if they can successfully bring them back from the wild, in most cases they will not eat or drink. , it won’t take long for them to starve to death. Even if a few can eat something, they won’t live long.
Seeing that Song Xuan could actually raise a wolf, you can imagine how shocked Ushikawa was now.
"When Wangcai brought him back, he was still a wolf cub, not yet weaned..."
Song Xuan didn't hide it from him. He told everything. After hearing Song Xuan's explanation, Niu He could understand it immediately. If he was a wolf cub, he would be able to accept it.
After all, the wolf cub is much less wild than the mature one, and the chance of success will naturally be higher, especially according to what Song Xuan said, it has not even been weaned, so it is basically just born.
However, the opportunity to capture wolf cubs alive is rare. In most cases in the wild, the ones encountered are adults. Even the smaller ones have already begun to try to hunt. As for finding the wolf den, it is not easy. easy.
Even if you find it by chance, by the time you get there, the den will basically be empty.
As soon as Song Xuan put Wangcai under his feet, Uncle Lu came over with his little hooves and rubbed his head against Xuan. After expressing his welcome, he left the crowd looking very arrogant.
Ushikawa was even more envious of Mr. Deer. Although his tribe also had deer, he had never seen one who was so understanding of human nature.
The last time they came here, Uncle Lu hadn't brought him back yet, but this time he gave them a little shock.
However, although the animals on Teng She's side appear to be more spiritual, their numbers are similar to those of the Niu tribe. Even after more than half a year of breeding, some of them are still eaten here, so they are no better than Niu He and others. I brought back a lot more this time.
However, after this batch of additions, the number is quite impressive. The total number of deer has almost reached ten. As long as Soaring Snake makes a little effort, it can break through double digits.
There are twenty sheep in total. Although they are only enough for everyone to eat for the time being, they give birth very quickly. Last year alone, there were three more sheep.
Moreover, sheep are relatively easy to catch. There is a plan for this year, which is to let Shi Meng and the others pay more attention, mainly to bring more sheep back from the forest. Other animals are either relatively rare or difficult to catch and raise, but sheep are Taking advantage of both, at least Soaring Snake had to establish the numerical advantage of one kind of animal first.
As for the types, just add them slowly, and there are many types of Soaring Snakes. If even rabbits can be counted, there are four kinds of livestock that can be used as food. Of course, cows will definitely be reluctant to eat them.
It was getting late, and Niu He and his party finally came here. Song Xuan must have entertained them well, especially since he brought so many livestock to Teng Snake this time.
While eating, Song Xuan was also asking Niu He how he wanted to exchange.
After all, if all were exchanged for food, the pressure on Soaring Snake would be considerable. It was not that they couldn't afford the exchange, but after the exchange, the food reserves at the back of the tribe would be relatively tight.
The big cow alone weighs five to six hundred kilograms, plus the two adult deer and seven sheep, it weighs more than a thousand kilograms. According to the previous agreement to double the amount, Teng She must say less and pay more. There are more than two thousand kilograms of food. If you save some money, this is enough to last more than ten days.
Ushikawa was also a rare rich man. After all, according to the past situation, most of these animals would be consumed in winter. Although they could eat fresh meat in winter, it was still a big loss for a tribe like them. After all, the captured animals will not grow much meat no matter how much they are raised.
Compared with the multi-purpose manpower captured alive, there is no way to recover the cost, but raising wild beasts has also been a long-standing habit of the cattle tribe. After all, in the past cattle tribe, the strength was still very good, and there were many people at the highest peak. One hundred forty or fifty people.
At that time, the cattle tribe raised and raised wild animals on a certain scale. Although they were not completely self-sufficient, they could still retain a considerable part of them even after the winter, and they could replenish them in the second year. Not only did the entire The tribe did not have to worry about food, and all they ate was fresh meat in the winter.
No one in the surrounding tribes had ever received such treatment, but the good times did not last long, and the Niu tribe only enjoyed it for three or four years. In a big war, the Niu tribe was directly hit, and they did not recover for decades. From A tribe from the south accidentally broke into this place, and after finding out the situation, they started a fight with the Niu tribe.
Although the reason is now unknown, the Niu tribe at that time was also proud and arrogant, and they fought hard against the opponent for two years.
Although that tribe was exterminated, the Niu tribe also lost more than half of its population and was reduced to an inconspicuous small tribe. The livestock raised at that time were also exhausted in this war.
Later, although all the leaders also wanted to regain the glory of their ancestors, development was not so easy after all, especially since the Niu tribe was completely wiped out in two years. Not only was it impossible to re-establish its scale, even survival became a problem. Difficult matter.
Fortunately, the habit of raising animals has persisted, especially for Ushikawa's generation. Although their lives are very hard, the craftsmanship passed down from their ancestors has never stopped, and they will raise a batch every year no matter how many. Although most of them are eaten over the winter, another batch is caught the next year, and the cycle repeats.
Until the appearance of Teng She, Song Xuan took over the two cows they had at the time, which directly relieved the pressure on the cattle tribe. In addition, Song Xuan lent them a lot of food last year, and it was the first time in so many years that they had no food in winter. To consume any raised animal is to lose two on the way here.
When he came back, Song Xuan also heard from Niu He about what happened along the way. A sheep was knocked unconscious not long after getting on the boat. It didn't even insist on walking near the Teng Snake. It was naturally eaten by them this time. Although I feel reluctant to give it up, even if I die, it must not be wasted.
After thinking for a while, Ushikawa also expressed his thoughts.
"Angel, we want to use half of it in exchange for pottery, and the rest in exchange for food and salt. What do you think?"
Such a method is within Song Xuan's expectation. Although food is the most important, the cattle tribe certainly does not need so much. It is not worthwhile to exchange them all. It is better to take this opportunity to improve the life of the tribe and exchange for more. Return daily necessities.
The pottery from Teng She's side has always been sought after by the surrounding tribes, and there are even fewer pottery from the Niu tribe. Although one of the girls on the blind date is from their tribe, it is just compensation for ten bowls.
You must know that pottery also includes pots, plates, basins, etc. Although bowls are replaced the most every time, pots are equally important. For example, the Niu tribe only has two pots now, which is completely unable to meet the needs of the people in the tribe. .
Taking advantage of this opportunity, it is natural to make a fortune.
Since Teng She also lent a lot of things to the Cow Tribe last year, we have to include them in the calculation at this time. The two parties reaffirmed that after offsetting, these animals can still be converted into twenty-five sheep.
Including the compensation given to them during the blind date, there were thirty sheep, but those five sheep had been agreed upon at the time, and all of them would be exchanged for bowls.
Seven of them were exchanged for two pots. Ushikawa might not be very satisfied with this, so he gritted his teeth and took out five more sheep to exchange for bowls. At the same time, he also asked for three more bowls of salt.
In other words, those ten sheep were actually used in exchange for food. Song Xuan was very happy to count this. This was much lower than what he initially expected. This number, this blind date conference, Tengzhou The money earned here can basically satisfy half of it, and the tribe only needs to spend a very small part.
As for those pots, bowls, and salt, Song Xuan regarded them as free items.
Although there were thirty bowls in total, with the buy-ten-get-two-free portion, there were twenty-four bowls. Song Xuan also waved his hand and directly collected the bowls for them, counting them as thirty bowls.
Moreover, Song Xuan also specifically emphasized that the bowl he was given was glazed. You should know that the value of a glazed bowl would be doubled when exchanged here.
The importance of Ushikawa's natural way. After all, their tribe has only had glazed bowls until now. Unlike other tribes who tasted the sweetness and then took things away this year and exchanged one or two for them. The more generous tribes like Kite The tribe even asked for five at once.
Only tribes like the Niu Tribe, who are so bitter, are reluctant to part with them. After all, although the texture of the glazed bowl is much better and much easier to use, the price is too high, and even one of them is worth it. Two ordinary bowls.
Niu He also expressed his great gratitude to Song Xuan for being so generous, and basically never stopped praising him.
Song Xuan's purpose of doing this is naturally to make the transaction between the two parties more satisfactory. Anyway, these bowls are not troublesome to make on Teng She's side. Just six bowls can increase Niu He's favor very much. In Song Xuan's case, It seems that this is very worthwhile.
As for the salt, Song Xuan also poured it out and filled each bowl very full. The three bowls of salt in total are equivalent to four bowls during normal transactions. After all, Song Xuan is also very strict during normal transactions and will take all the salt. Use a small stick to smooth it out.
This transaction can be said to be a joy for both the host and the host. Snake has obtained a lot of livestock, which can basically increase the existing number by less than half. It also makes the Ox Tribe have a good impression of Teng Snake, and the Ox Tribe does not need it. Having said that, the results of this transaction have completely exceeded their expectations.
Niu He thought a lot when he came, but he didn't expect that when Song Xuan changed him, he would always change it according to the best situation. Even the cow was calculated according to the largest size, at least it was more than he expected. Two or three sheep were replaced.
In addition, Song Xuan also gave various gifts during the exchange, which completely exceeded his expectations. Although the food he brought back in the end was not much, other things could make the tribe live comfortably.
These thirty bowls plus those that the tribe had replaced before were barely enough to meet the needs of most people. After all, the total number of cow tribes was only about fifty people, and there were very small children among them. If they don't use it, at most a few adults and children can share one, and everyone else can use their own.
Moreover, there are three pots, which can basically meet the needs of every meal in the tribe. Moreover, if everyone is together, the food cooked can be enough for everyone.
Although the Niu Tribe knows the value of the pot, not only the food produced is more delicious, but also the consumption of salt and dried meat will be much smaller, but the only disadvantage is that the price is too much, buying one alone requires four sheep.
This can allow their tribe to eat for six or seven days in winter. Although they know the benefits, they have never been willing to add another pot.
Now it is full in one breath. As long as it is used properly, at least the Ox Tribe will no longer have to worry about the pot in the next few years.
When Yanba was at the exchange meeting, the Cow Tribe and the Wolf Tribe already had some, but they exchanged some, but not in large quantities. Four bowls were exchanged from the Cow Tribe, and only two bowls were exchanged from them.
However, even if they save only six bowls, it is enough for them to eat for the first half of the year, especially after the surrounding tribes have pots. Although the consumption of salt has not decreased, the utilization rate has increased sharply.
Everyone prefers to add salt when cooking broth, so that it can be fully eaten into the stomach. However, barbecue obviously still occupies the bulk, but the savings must be used. Although the amount used has not been reduced, everyone eats it. It’s more enjoyable.
At the end of the meal, Niu He didn't know how many times he said thank you to Song Xuan.
Even after it was over, he even invited his own tribe to express his gratitude to Teng She, and he took the initiative to perform a performance. This was much more generous than the previous blind date. It can be said that he showed off his talents, jumping and dancing. , shouting and singing.
After feeling Teng She's superiority, the Niu tribe and the others even became very jealous of the married girl. Whether it was for food or for food, Teng She's place was obviously several levels higher than that of the New tribe, and there was such a gap. It is not something that can be caught up in a short period of time. Even though Ushikawa is now very confident in the development of the tribe, there is such a gap that he is not even sure that he can catch up in his own lifetime.
But this girl joined Soaring Snake just because of a successful blind date. Although she can still be considered a member of the Niu tribe now, her concept will change soon. It won't be long before she can fully integrate into Soaring Snake. By then, the two parties can meet each other. They still greet each other warmly, but they are no longer from the same world.
