Chapter 22: Rise up in rebellion... and establish a country of your own!
Nearing noon, the young men had already cut down a lot of trees and rushed back to the camp to rest, all covered in sweat.
The women were not idle either. They traveled together, carefully exploring the surrounding mountains and wilderness, and collected a lot of wild fruits and vegetables.
Lin Xiyan looked at these wild fruits and exclaimed:
“I have to say, although the environment in this southern wilderness is harsh, it is indeed rich in natural resources.”
"Yes, the resources in this southern wilderness are much better than those on the road to exile! There's only white snow in the north..."
Lin Muyi's eyes flashed with emotion.
Jiang Moyu was even more skilled. He and Lin Muyi went deep into the forest and, with their excellent hunting skills, hunted several fat pheasants.
Lin Xiyan's eyes curved, "Brothers, you're awesome! This way, today's meal will have both meat and vegetables."
Jiang Moyu scratched his head and said, "If you like it, Sister Xier, I will catch it for you every day in the future."
Lin Mu also snorted disdainfully: "Xi'er, I'll catch you too!"
He dotes on his own sister!
Aunt Zhang is the wife of Lin Wuyu's cousin. She is an excellent cook and can cook delicious dishes.
Naturally, she led several skillful women to prepare meals for everyone.
She took the pheasant, scalded the feathers with boiling water, and slowly plucked them clean.
Then the other women cooked the little remaining rice into a pot of porridge, and wisps of hot steam slowly rose in the camp.
After the pheasant was cooked, it was torn into pieces and put into the porridge to cook together. Some wild ginger was added to remove the fishy smell, and finally sprinkled with wild onions and some salt.
The fragrance wafted through the camp.
Even the second wife of the Lin family, who was napping not far away, smelled the scent and her stomach started to growl.
Lin Mucheng slowly opened his eyes: "Daddy and Mommy, wake up. I think the meal is ready. Let's go back quickly!"
The remaining three people woke up immediately when they heard that the meal was cooked.
The family of four returned to the camp together and prepared to beg for food.
"It's time to eat! Today we're having chicken porridge."
Following Aunt Zhang's shout, everyone gathered around and took their own meals.
Looking at this lively scene, Lin Xiyan felt it was full of life.
They sat around the campfire, chatting and eating.
Lin Wuyu looked at everyone with a slightly haggard look on his face: "Everyone has suffered so much following me here."
After hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and looked at the rice porridge in their bowls in silence.
Lin Wuyu then sighed: "My Lin family was once prosperous and was considered a big family in the capital, but we didn't expect to be framed by a traitor and the whole family was exiled here."
After hearing this, they all gasped and were shocked.
Unexpectedly, Lin Wuyu did not embezzle money, but was framed!
Who on earth could have brought such a disaster upon the Lin family, forcing their entire clan to be exiled to this southern wilderness?
They all clenched their fists in anger.
He stood up, looking righteous:
"We are all one family. Once I, Lin Wuyu, have cleared my name and resumed my duties, I will never forget the help you all have given me. I also hope that we can unite and settle down here, looking for an opportunity to uncover the truth!"
"I'm Lin Wuyu, and I'm here! I want to apologize to everyone I know. But please believe me, I will definitely clear my name, find the person behind this, and exact revenge."
He raised his fist: "But we have just arrived in the Southern Wilds, and our most urgent task is to open up the wasteland and survive, and live well!"
Everyone was moved by his bold words and aspirations. They put down their bowls, stood up, and shouted, "Live well!"
"Master! We all listen to you!"
Everyone looks very motivated, hoping to build their own home in this place and start anew.
Everyone in the Lin family's main house couldn't help but tear up when they saw this scene.
After lunch, Lin Wuyu arranged for people to clear the vegetation and weeds in the camp and prepare to build some simple huts so that they would not have to sleep in the wilderness at night.
Some of the dry straw collected can also be used to reinforce the roofs of the two thatched houses, providing a warm living environment for the elderly, weak and sick.
Lin Xiyan looked at the cows beside the camp.
I was thinking: There is a curved plow bought in Nanyan City in the space, which can be used to plow the land.
It seems that there are some things I need to explain to Dad.
"Daddy~" Lin Xiyan trotted to Lin Wuyu and called softly.
"Good girl, are you full?"
Lin Xiyan smiled and nodded: "Dad, have you ever thought about how to plow the land?"
"I just went down the stream and found a fertile piece of land close to a water source. I plan to reclaim the wasteland there and grow some food."
"Daddy, do you have any tools?"
"The hoes and grain seeds for Nanyan City will not be distributed until the inspection comes in three days."
"Three days later?" Lin Xiyan thought, this is too long.
Besides, the farm tools distributed to the prisoners by the Nanyan City yamen runners are probably not good ones. Only the farm tools in their own space can be more efficient.
"Dad, do you remember those tools and hoes we sold in Nanyan City?"
This remark hit the mark on Lin Wuyu, and he quickly pressed the issue, "I was just about to ask you what exactly happened? How could so many tools disappear in the blink of an eye?"
Lin Xiyan took her father's hand and asked him to bend down.
She whispered quietly in Lin Wuyu's ear...
Lin Wuyu looked as if he had suddenly realized something, with disbelief in his eyes: "Xier, this..."
He was silent for a while, as if he was digesting it silently.
No wonder Xier was able to come up with so much food and money to buy farm tools during her exile. It turned out that she had collected all the things at home.
"That must never be known to anyone else! This ability might be noticed by someone with ulterior motives and lead to fatal disaster!"
"Dad, that's why I came to discuss with you what to do."
Lin Wuyu pondered, "Xi'er, having this ability is a good thing. It will make our life in this southern wilderness much more convenient. We'll leave the farm tools by the camp later. Then I'll send someone to get them. I can say I borrowed them from the locals."
"Okay, that's great!"
Lin Xiyan and Lin Wuyu walked into the camp, and everyone was still drinking porridge.
"Everyone, the wasteland by the stream is very fertile and easy to irrigate, so it's worth cultivating."
He looked at Lin Muyi and ordered, "Muyi, take everyone to clear the stones and weeds in the fields. I'll go around and see if there are any natives and borrow some farming tools from them."
Lin Muyi responded quickly, and after dinner he took his men to the wasteland.
Lin Xiyan and Lin Wuyu left the camp on the pretext of something.
Walking on the weed-covered road, Lin Xiyan said:
"Dad, this Lingnan area is all uncultivated wasteland. It's filled with miasma all year round, the air is humid, and there are many snakes, insects, rats and ants. The terrain is complex and not suitable for living."
"But if used well, these are all wealth!"
Lin Xiyan looked around and saw only lush greenery, with no trace of the desolate scenery of the north.
Lin Wuyu heard the sound of gurgling water from afar and nodded:
"Xier is absolutely right."
"Dad, have you ever thought about..."
Lin Xiyan looked around and spoke slowly.
"Rise up... and establish your own nation!"
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