Merchant ships passed along the river.
From time to time, human figures flashed by on both sides of the river.
Ning Que stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.
Shen Qinghe stood beside them holding the baby.
"Who are these people in these woods?"
"A Yue hunter, perhaps."
Ning Que had already gained a thorough understanding of the various nations and ethnic groups during his time in Kunlun Mountain. The Yue people were skilled in boating and relied on rice cultivation for their livelihood. However, their farming techniques were relatively primitive, employing slash-and-burn methods. They essentially sowed a handful of rice in the fields and left the rest to chance, resulting in a very low yield.
Fortunately, the local climate and soil are suitable, allowing for two harvests per year. While the food intake isn't necessarily sufficient, it's unlikely that people will starve to death. Furthermore, the local wild resources are extremely abundant, with countless mushrooms, vegetables, and fruits. There are also plenty of wild animals available for meat.
There are many wild animals in Lingnan.
Wild boars, hares, voles, tigers...
Even elephants that have become extinct in Guanzhong are there.
Ning Que knew that there was also the Luoyue Kingdom in Lingnan. They were most famous for their elephant soldiers, and they were considered the dominant power in Lingnan. Whenever they deployed their elephants, they were able to crush the enemy. However, because elephants were difficult to tame and often disobeyed on the battlefield, their numbers were limited.
Haizai once said that wild animals outnumbered people in Lingnan. Therefore, local hunters held a high status. They carried wooden bows and duck-feather arrows, hiding in the jungle and making a living by hunting. If they could bring back a wild boar, they would become a warrior of the tribe and enjoy the finest salt.
"We should be almost there."
"The two mountains we saw just now are Fanshan and Yushan."
"The ancestors of the Nanyue built the city of Panyu in the middle."
Ning Que murmured.
"My Lord, why do I feel something is wrong?"
Bai Yu looked around.
I always feel that this place is strangely quiet.
The port in the distance was also deserted.
Ning Que didn't care too much.
Just raise your hand to tell them to be careful.
This time he came with a merchant ship.
There are not many troops at hand.
But when you come to Lingnan, you don’t have to worry too much.
"My Lord, it's coming!"
"You better be careful."
The captain shouted and called out.
He took out a very long bamboo pole.
The merchant ship quickly docked at the port.
As Ning Que landed, he heard shouts echoing across the mountains. Like jungle savages, countless short-haired, tattooed, and strong Yue people rushed out from all directions.
Some wore only grass skirts, others animal skins. Bare-chested, their feet either in straw sandals or barefoot. Most were tattooed, some even covered in tattoos. In their hands, they wielded bamboo spears or rusted copper knives and axes.
"Protect the prince!"
Tie Niu and Bai Yu stood out at the same time.
One held a gun and the other held a sword.
Protect Ning Que firmly behind him.
There are also more than a hundred personal guards, all on high alert.
Ning Que looked at them and waved his hand.
"Your Majesty?"
"Don't worry."
Ning Que looked calm and walked out slowly.
Look at the tattoos on these Yue people.
This is also the custom of the Yue people.
The Lingnan Yue people are divided into twelve tribes in total.
Each tribe has a different totem.
But most of the customs are the same.
Unlike the people of the Central Plains, whose hair and skin were inherited from their parents, many wore short hair. They also wore tattoos, regardless of gender or age. The higher one's status within the tribe, the more tattoos one had. Take the Nanyue Kingdom, for example. Their totem was the sheep, and their tattoos primarily depicted sheep.
To the Yue people, tattoos represent the spirit of totems. They can gain the power of totems through tattoos. As for clothing, they are also more bold.
Ning Que scanned them one by one.
Finally, it fell on a middle-aged man.
This man has a bald head and is covered in tattoos.
There are also sheep horn patterns on the top of the head.
It's obviously the head of these people.
"You must be the King of Nanyue, Jiejun, right?"
"I am Ning Que."
"I think Senior Brother Hai must have told you all this."
"Your Excellency has brought so many people to welcome me. This is truly thoughtful of you."
After the translator nearby translated his words, the man burst into laughter, revealing his darkened teeth. However, he didn't order them to leave, instead continuing his babble. The Yue people nearby excitedly brandished their weapons, leaving Ning Que somewhat bewildered.
Vietnamese and Dafeng languages are completely different.
The Feng people regarded Yue language as bird language.
Look down on these southern barbarians.
Ning Que had only heard some of it, but didn't understand it.
There is no way to communicate with these people.
Fortunately, they prepared a translator in advance.
I saw the other party walk out slowly, raise his hands and bow.
"Your Excellency, King Ning, this is Jiejun, the thirteenth King of Nanyue. King Ning is quite remarkable. Surrounded by so many people, he managed to remain cheerful and cheerful. He admires you greatly. He has heard the Imperial Master speak of your deeds, but there's an old saying in Dafeng: hearing is believing, seeing is believing. We all want to witness King Ning's abilities, so we hope you'll be willing to teach us."
"My Lord, let me do it!"
Tie Niu pinched his fingers.
Then I heard some crackling sounds.
He had been on the boat all this time, and it was very troublesome for him to practice martial arts. He was almost frustrated, but he didn't expect these Yue people to come and kill him.
It wasn't Ning Que's turn to personally deal with the Yue people. He now understood that King Jiejun of Nanyue was trying to intimidate him. If that was the case, they definitely couldn't back down.
Tie Niu narrowed his eyes and grinned grimly.
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