"Although it will be time-consuming and laborious, this ironware is too important to our tribe. I think it's worth it even if it takes some effort," said Qiao Yu.
"This is a good idea." Shan felt relieved when he heard that Qiao Yu's idea was feasible.
Aside from the lack of food, no one was afraid of anything else. What was a little time and effort? As long as there was food to eat, even if it took a year or two, it wouldn't matter.
Hearing Shan say this, Qiao Yu laughed: "That doesn't have to take that long. More than two months will be enough?"
"More than two months?" Everyone was puzzled.
"There are thirty days between one full moon and another. So thirty days can be called a month. Three months make up a season, and there are twelve months in a year," said Qiao Yu.
Everyone seemed to understand, but since Qiao Yu said so, it was fine. No problem, just remember it.
After dinner, Shu, Shan, and Qiao Yu returned to the leader's building on the top of the mountain. Soon, the others began to arrive, and everyone found their own places to sit in groups of three or four.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Qiao Yu said, "Originally, this meeting was supposed to be held a month ago, but because I suddenly went to the big tribe to inquire about the iron mine, it was delayed until now. But I'm very relieved. During my absence, everyone worked together to govern the tribe very well."
As she spoke, she praised several team leaders who had done a good job.
She learned all this after asking Shan, Man and Liushui about the situation.
This was Qiao Yu's first time holding such a meeting, and it was also the first time these people had been praised. Those whose names were mentioned were all beaming with excitement, while those who hadn't been praised were somewhat embarrassed.
"Of course, those who didn't get praised didn't do a bad job, it's just that their performance wasn't as outstanding. I hope everyone will work harder and do better so that they can be praised next time."
After Qiao Yu encouraged everyone, he asked everyone to stand up and talk about the situation and difficulties the team encountered some time ago.
Qiao Yu had learned all this from Man and Liushui.
She said, "Let's put these issues aside for now. I'll talk about solutions later. I want to talk about another thing first."
Everyone looked at her in confusion, wondering what could be more important than tribal matters.
Qiao Yu said, "When I went to the big tribe this time, I felt that the biggest difference between us and them is our lack of culture and illiteracy."
Everyone looked at her in confusion, not understanding what culture and literacy meant.
"Culture is inheritance." Qiao Yu tried his best to use language that everyone could understand.
She turned to Mang and asked, "Mang, you've been raising animals for the past six months. Haven't you accumulated a lot of experience in raising animals? For example, what rabbits like to eat, what makes them sick easily and what doesn't, what to pay attention to when rabbits give birth, and how to care for newborn rabbits to ensure their survival?"
Mang nodded vigorously as if he had met a kindred spirit: "Yes, yes."
"When you realized these things, did you forget them later? When you are old, will you still remember what you know now?"
Mang thought about it and shook his head: "No."
"So, we need writing to record these experiences and pass them on to future generations. Even after we're gone, our descendants will be able to see and learn from our experiences. They won't have to figure things out on their own, they won't have to start from scratch, and they won't be as likely to make the same mistakes we're making today. Only tribes with culture and writing can become stronger with each generation."
After hearing this, Shi was somewhat disapproving.
Qiao Yu called his name: "Shi, if you have any different ideas, feel free to speak up."
Shi originally didn't want to say it. Qiao Yu was the leader, and she was smart, so naturally everyone would do whatever she said.
But Qiao Yu called his name, looking at him with a smile on his face. He hesitated for a moment and said, "My father taught me how to polish stone tools. I later taught my son and grandson. I think it's okay even without the writing you mentioned."
Not only his grandson, but also his son works in the stone grinding workshop.
There are many families in the tribe that have this kind of family heritage, Shi and Wu being the most typical examples.
"But are you sure you've learned everything your father knew? Are you sure your son has learned all the experience you have? If not, how can he pass it on to your grandson? You lived long enough to teach your grandson yourself. But some people can't. An injury, an illness, and they die. By then, the child is still young and hasn't had time to learn what their father knew. What then?"
Shi was silent after her question.
Yes. He was in his fifties, considered one of the oldest people in the tribe. There were only four or five others like him. Many died in their thirties, leaving their children in their teens and unable to learn everything they had learned.
"I think Yu is right." Wu, who usually doesn't talk much, suddenly spoke.
He is also one of the elders of the tribe, but he doesn't really take charge of things, staying in his house tinkering with his medicinal herbs, so his presence in the tribe is relatively low.
Everyone was a little surprised to see him speak.
"My grandfather wasn't a talkative person. Although he lived a long life, my father stayed by his side, observing silently and not learning much from him. My father wanted to teach me carefully, but an illness killed him. My healing skills are something I learned through trial and error, and by shamelessly learning from others at trade fairs. I often regret how much better it would have been if my grandfather and father had passed down their skills."
Hearing this, Qiao Yu spoke, "That's exactly it. And it's not just about family inheritance, it's also about cultural transmission. Humans have a hard time living in this world. If a witch wants to benefit all of humanity, she can write a book and give or sell it to other tribes. And people who share your ideas will also write down their medical skills in books and give or sell them to others at trade fairs. If more of these things happen, there will be more ways to treat diseases, and humans will live longer."
When Wu heard this, his eyes lit up instantly.
As a person obsessed with medicine, nothing interests him more than learning more medical knowledge.
"Although I don't have the same experience as Wu, I can understand what Yu and Wu are saying. Being literate is a good thing, and I agree with Yu's decision." Lu has always been the one who supports Qiao Yu's decisions the most, and this time is no exception.
"That's right..." He looked at Qiao Yu, "We don't even know what Chinese characters are. Who will teach us?"
"I'll teach you." Qiao Yu said.
Some people looked at her in surprise, but most people didn't find it strange.
Qiao Yu must know how to do it, so she suggested that everyone learn it. If even she couldn't do it, there would be no point in even discussing this topic.
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