"Angel, look!"
Shitou said and took out a big treasure from his arms.
"Is it done?"
"Um"
Song Xuan initially imagined that the new plow would be made of solid bronze, but after considering it with the stone, the bronze saved through all the hard work could only be used to make three or four at most. This amount would not be enough for next year's reclamation. Most starting points are the icing on the cake.
In the end, it was changed to one made from stone. Only the front part of the plow was made of bronze, and the back part was still the wood used by the tribe before. In this way, much less bronze was used, and more It shouldn't have much of an impact.
Of course there are definitely differences, but the front part is the most important part, responsible for breaking up the soil and cutting off the tiny tree roots in the rice field.
The back part is used for doing chores. Although using wood is not the best choice, based on the current situation in the tribe, a plow made in this way will obviously be more suitable.
In addition to being slightly less effective, it is also more troublesome to do.
If you want to keep the soil-breaking ability of the plow unaffected to the greatest extent, the bronze part must be wrapped with wood. In this way, making the mold will be more troublesome, and in order to unify the style and make it easier to replace in the future, this time The plows are of the same size, unlike those made before. Although they look roughly the same, there are still certain differences in comparison.
However, the wood at the back must still be left to Shi Ban. As if by magic, Shi Ban took out a wooden plow and shovel from behind, obviously he had been prepared before coming.
Song Xuan held the bronze plow and Shitong held the wooden plow, and they put them on very smoothly. The friction alone made the two come together, and it was difficult to separate them without any effort.
This is naturally the reason why both are made according to the mold, and they are even very standard. If the error is too large, this effect will definitely not be achieved.
However, such a connection cannot be used for plowing. It needs to be tightened later. The holes for the nails have been left. Then just drive the bronze nails directly into them. The exposed parts can be directly Just bend it. The nails used here are only responsible for making the two more closely connected, so Song Xuan prepared to use the slightly softer bronze.
Although this kind of bronze is a little softer, it is also easier to process. Even if you don't burn it red, you can bend it with a hammer. However, it is not so convenient to shape the tribal weapons. .
The two came to the warehouse, and it didn't take long to replace the previous plow with a new plow shovel. Although there was not much difference in appearance, after all, the plows in the tribe were quite well designed and basically integrated. It was gradually transformed from the design in Song Xuan's mind and the experience of using it in the tribe.
It's just that the materials used before were too poor. Even the hardwood used was a lot different. It could only be opened with difficulty, and it was very easy to wear. In addition, the connection between the various accessories was also poor. After all, when it was made, the tribe still used stone axes and fire bows, so it could only be regarded as putting them together.
However, new plows are also being made. With bronze tools, it is not difficult to make plows.
At least from the appearance point of view, there should be no problem in using the new plow with a bronze plow shovel. After all, there is not much change. The connection of the bronze plow shovel is also quite smooth. Shi Ban even specially changed the wooden plow shovel. A part of the front end was cut off, but when you touch it from the top, it's basically flat.
Although I will definitely have to try it out later, it probably won't be the reason for the plow and shovel. It's not easy to get a piece of land that can be plowed in winter, so I won't bother with it. I'll make it first and try again after spring.
With last year's experience, even if there are some minor problems, there is still time to adjust later. The plow is mainly for the people who use it. Those who know how to use it can move forward very easily, and those who don't can only keep bumping and adjusting repeatedly. , not only more tiring, but also much slower.
According to this approach, next year's plowing should not be a problem. With enough bronze plows, not only will the plowing speed be faster, but the effect will be much better. For Tengshe, who owns hundreds of acres of rice fields, , very helpful.
Although other farm tools can still only be made of wood and bones, it is quite good to solve the most important things, and it is estimated that there will be some left after making these plows, which is already beyond Song Xuan's expectations.
The total number of cows, red deer and deer in the tribe should be able to pull seventeen or eight plows. If they are all made of bronze, the plowing speed will definitely be much faster next year. As long as it can reach about one acre per day, it can basically be done before rice is planted. Turn over most of the land.
The weather outside has gradually stabilized. Although it will still snow, it will not last too long, and most of it will be at night.
So in addition to daily polishing, the annual training in the tribe has also begun.
After tasting the benefits last year, everyone knows that training is still very effective, especially the tacit understanding between personnel and the use of various weapons. Moreover, Teng She's training is not limited to the members of the hunting team, but also to others. He had to participate, otherwise he wouldn't be of such high quality when facing Karasuba's invasion.
There are new people joining this year. Although there are not many people, the higher the degree of cooperation, the better.
Most people in the tribe know that Teng Snake will definitely have a war with the Black Feather tribe in the future, and Teng Snake will even take the initiative to attack. Therefore, the direction of training this year has also changed. In the past, hunting was the main goal. This year It is to intensify combat training.
Soaring Snake has grown to such a large size, and future battles are likely to break out in the wild, relying on walls to defend. Everyone is already very skilled, but when it comes to attacking tough battles, Soaring Snake doesn't have that much experience.
At this time, Shi Meng was leading people to simulate a city siege scene, while Shi Yu was leading dozens of archers to shoot arrows at the dozens of people rushing over. However, in order to ensure safety, the front ends of the arrows were wrapped with animal skins. , so it turns out that even if he is shot, he will only feel pain for a while at most, and will not be seriously injured.
But charging is not the most troublesome thing. After all, Soaring Snake has begun to make a large shield. Although it has not been made yet, Shi Meng and the others just used animal skins to prop up one to make a show. But when they make it later, the effect will definitely be It won't be too bad, everyone in Teng She is very confident about this.
The most troublesome thing is how to climb the wall into the courtyard. Teng She's courtyard is already relatively high, but even so it is only about two meters. According to the captives of the Black Feather Tribe, the wall of the Black Feather Tribe is even higher. Some.
But the only advantage is that most tribes do not leave crenels like Soaring Snake, especially the Black Feather tribe. Their battles basically take place in other tribes, and they rarely attack their tribe, and The terrain of the Black Feather tribe is also quite special. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it is even difficult to approach their tribe.
Different situations naturally require corresponding measures. Now Teng She is practicing only relatively common situations. After all, the main purpose is not to conquer other tribes. This kind of training is just to prepare for the unexpected. Of course, for the Black Feather tribe He will definitely not let him go easily.
Mainly in terms of hunting and field combat, at the same time, a new type of soldier has appeared in the tribe, that is, the serious sentry. Tengshe's sentry is more like an assassin in the dark night, and a scout. , the functions of special forces cover a wide range of areas.
The captain is naturally Shi Ying, who showed great power in the battle before. In the forest, he massacred many people of the Black Feather Tribe, and caused a lot of panic to them. In the end, he even kidnapped Their leader is somewhat talented to be able to do this.
After all, Karasuba's people are quite familiar with the forest, and it's not that easy to avoid being discovered by them at all, let alone killing people quietly while moving.
After learning that Shi Ming was tortured to death by the enemy, Shi Ying became sinister. He didn't talk much at first, and now there is even less communication.
This task is perfect for him. Whether he is going to the Karasuba Tribe to mine ore next year or in future battles, he needs sentries to be safer. He can at least clear the obstacles on the way forward in advance. At the same time, if the conditions are right, , and can also find ways to sneak into the enemy's team.
However, he only knew a rough idea about Song Xuan. He had no military experience, so he could only tell Shi Ying his thoughts and let him choose suitable people in the tribe. According to Teng Snake's current size, the number of people was quite large. It doesn’t take too much, about ten people are enough.
Of course, once such a task is carried out, the risk is still very high, so Song Xuan also has requirements, that is, he must get married and have children. Such people have basically completed the task of reproduction and have children at the same time. You may value life more, and when you are concerned, you will consider the consequences of your actions.
Many people in Soaring Snakes act based on their passion. For example, they can easily get head-on when fighting. If the sentry discovers an enemy when he goes to investigate, he might take the risk to assassinate him. It's fine if they're in the wild, but it's not that easy in the tribe. The risk is inherently higher, and Song Xuan doesn't want them to die in vain.
The first principle Song Xuan gave to the sentinels in the tribe was to survive. How to hide oneself was the most important thing. At least now Shi Ying was almost completely hidden in the ice and snow, covered with a snow-white beast. The skin is not easy to spot unless you look closely.
Later, there will be corresponding methods to hide in jungle rivers. If the concealment was not thorough enough at the time, Shi Ming would not have been caught so easily.
Although the current Soaring Snake does not necessarily need such manpower, there is always nothing wrong with preparing in advance. Once the right time comes, the effect will be considerable. If you can fight such a leader to defeat the enemy, later on The results can be imagined.
However, there is currently only Shi Ying, and the others are still being selected. After all, the requirements are relatively high, and the Tengshe Tribe is full of big guys. Such a task still requires some care, but fortunately, I am not in a particular hurry. Even if he is selected, he still has to train for hunting like everyone else. This can only be considered a part-time job at best.
The women in the tribe do not need to train in too many combat situations like the hunting team. The main thing is the use of weapons and tribal defense-related content. Song Xuan requires everyone to be proficient in various weapons, at least except for bows and arrows. , other weapons must be used relatively smoothly. Bows and arrows have certain technical requirements. As long as others can hit the target within thirty meters, it will be fine. After all, they are not professional bow users. In terms of accuracy, Investing too much time may end up losing more than you gain.
Of course, if you have time to train, the more accurate and farther you can shoot, the better. However, most people in Teng She can also exceed the goal set by Song Xuan. This goal is not strict, and even the children who are good at bow and arrow can do it. can meet the requirements.
In the beginning, bows and arrows in the tribe had to be used by all members, but in the end it was found that this effect was not as good as the combination of multiple arms, both in hunting and combat, so now even the hunting team carries bows and arrows The number of people is at most half.
If there are more, you may not have the opportunity to use them, and bows and arrows are more troublesome to carry than other weapons. Even if they are not as long as a spear, they are not just a stick like a spear. The special shape of the bow and arrow is in the forest. It's easy to get caught while walking through.
There are fewer people carrying bows and arrows in the collection team. Generally, only about ten people can carry them. The chances of encountering wild beasts are not many, and the chances of using them are even less. The main purpose of wearing them is to be prepared, just in case. When in danger, you can use your weapons to counterattack.
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"Cum less often!"
Song Xuan complained while helping Xueer rub her sore arms and shoulders.
As a member of Teng She, Xue'er naturally has to participate, and she is already an adult, so she has to have certain requirements. Although everyone in Teng She takes great care of her, Xue'er is also a bit stronger. Today is the first time she comes into contact with bows and arrows. Then my arm became swollen from playing with it.
Although this situation is very common, it is inevitable that she will experience soreness when she first touches a bow and arrow. Song Xuan told her not to play too much in the morning. Unexpectedly, as soon as she took off her clothes, her entire shoulder became red and swollen.
Now hearing Song Xuan's complaints, Xueer stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, and then said pitifully:
"I forgot……"
Seeing this, Song Xuan had no choice but to rub it for her to relieve the pain.
Xue'er's physical fitness is not very good to begin with. Even though she has joined Soaring Snake for almost two months, she still has not fully made up for the previous deficit. Although she eats not too little every day, she has not gained much meat. , but the little pointed bamboo shoots that Song Xuan saw for the first time seemed to be plumper.
Although the two have not had a more in-depth communication, Xueer did not shy away from Song Xuan at all. I wonder if it was taught by the women in the tribe. Since I tried it once before, I saw that Song Xuan did not have any particular resistance. Later, Xueer became more and more relaxed.
At this time, he also openly exposed his upper body in front of Song Xuan. Although Song Xuan was already used to it, this position made him feel a little novel at this time. He became a little excited unconsciously and shook his head. After rubbing Xueer for a while, he rubbed her head:
"Okay, put it on and go to bed!"
However, Xueer took off the animal skin on her lower body, then got into the quilt, revealed her little head, and said to Song Xuan:
"Thank you, Brother Xuan!"
Seeing this, Song Xuan had no choice. After all, he was not too old, so he had to let her go. He shook his head, then lowered the stove lid, and got into the bed.
After a while, I heard Xue'er beside me saying angrily:
"Brother Xuan, Aunt Hua said... we... have to have at least three children. When will we have them?"
Song Xuan knew that it was definitely not a good thing for Xueer to hang out with those gossipy women for a long time. He had been urging Song Xuan to find a spouse before, but after having Xueer, he did not continue to urge her, and they also discussed it at the time Okay, I can’t continue to push for other things.
But now it seems that the idea is focused on Xue'er again. Facing Song Xuan, they naturally dare not say too much, but Xue'er is still very easy to talk to, and she has just grown up. The women of the Wolf Tribe have not taught her too much about these things. Duo, although he told her a lot when he first came here, Xueer was still in a completely dazed state at that time and could not remember what he said.
However, they were taught a lot by the women of Teng She during this period. Shi Hua and the others also knew that what they said was too much and might cause Song Xuan's dissatisfaction, so they spoke in a more subtle way, but this caused another consequence. , that is, Xueer always has weird questions when she comes back every day. Explaining these questions every day is enough to give Song Xuan a headache.
At this time, hearing Xue'er's words, she could only say perfunctorily:
"Don't listen to Shihua and the others' nonsense, wait until you grow up!"
It seems that he is not satisfied with Song Xuan's answer:
"That……"
Before Xueer could continue, Song Xuan quickly interrupted:
"Okay, go to sleep quickly!"
Seeing this, Xue'er had to stop. She also knew that Song Xuan might get angry if he kept talking. Although he wouldn't be really angry, he still couldn't escape after beating him a few times. Even though it wouldn't be particularly painful, it would still hurt a lot. It all made her feel a little ashamed.
Seeing that Xue'er finally stopped asking questions, Song Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. As Xue'er became more and more familiar with the people in the tribe, he could now express himself simply when communicating in language, and his words were not too loud. As long as you don’t speak too fast, you can understand what the question means.
Listening to the breathing that gradually slowed down beside him, Song Xuan also slowly fell into sleep.
"..."
Perhaps because yesterday's training was too intense, Xue'er still hadn't woken up at this time. Looking at Xue'er curled up in his arms like a kitten, Song Xuan could only continue to lie with her. Going down, yesterday's training was indeed a bit too difficult for her, but fortunately Song Xuan had already heard the roar of the wind and snow outside, which allowed him to have a good rest for a few days.
Originally, Song Xuan was planning to use a privilege or something, but now there is no need for it.
In the past, Xueer could not get a good animal skin in the wolf tribe, and she rested in a corner. Over the years, her body was already weak, and she was left with a sequelae, that is, she was very afraid of the cold, even at this time There is a stove in the house, and Song Xuan's animal skin quilt is also the best in the tribe.
But every day when she wakes up, Xue'er still sticks to Song Xuan's side. Now it seems that she was still too nervous to maintain such a peaceful sleeping posture on the first day.
Seeing Xue'er's eyelashes fluttering slightly, Song Xuan knew that he was about to wake up. If he didn't get up, he would be teased by other people in the tribe. Fortunately, it was a snowy day today, so most people would probably stay in bed for a while.
"Brother Xuan...ah hey~"
When Xue'er raised her head, she found Song Xuan looking at her, but before she finished speaking, she probably felt the pain in her body and was holding it back. Song Xuan also knew how Xue'er felt, so he immediately said:
"It's snowing today, so there's no need to go to training. You can rest in the house for a while!"
"Hmm~"
However, when Song Xuan came back from fetching water, he found that Xue'er was still struggling to get up. Although nothing happened to Song Xuan, Xue'er was also the subject of frequent jokes among the tribe members. At first, they didn't understand what Teng She and the others were doing. What to say, but later I gradually understood what everyone meant.
I also know that if I don’t get up today, my face will probably be red all day long if I go out tomorrow.
Seeing this, Song Xuan had no choice but to help her get the water. This was a rare act of taking care of others by Song Xuan. Since Xue'er came, his life had become much easier. Every morning Xue'er would Help him prepare everything. Usually, you don’t even have to prepare the dishes yourself.
If he were not in the house, the meal would have been prepared by the time he arrived at dinner time. When he went to bed at night, the bed would be neatly made, not scattered on the ground randomly like before. I am much more comfortable and the improvement in my life is visible to the naked eye.
However, Song Xuan was very good at taking care of Xue'er at this time, and even helped Xue'er wash her face very naturally.
It was what he had done before, but after Xue'er came, he became a little lazy. However, Xue'er was a little embarrassed to be taken care of by Song Xuan, and looked at Song Xuan helplessly, looking very pitiful.
Song Xuan scraped Xue'er's nose and said:
"Let's go!"
It's not too late now. If you rush there, you should still have food to eat. Of course, if Song Xuan doesn't come, the food will definitely be left for him, but it would be a bit troublesome to ask Shi Yan to leave a meal for him alone. If you can eat them together, you definitely don’t need to add an extra step.
But what Song Xuan didn't expect was that there didn't seem to be many people in the room at this time. He thought he had woken up late enough today. It seemed that the training intensity yesterday was indeed quite intense, otherwise everyone wouldn't have woken up so late. .
It is necessary for Shi Meng to pay attention later. After all, it is just training, and winter is still here. There is no need to make everyone sore all at once. It is better to take it step by step and take it slow.
