Chapter 198 It turns out that I am the fool (1 update)
Black Fox is a smart and cautious person.
Although he agrees with the agreement reached by the few people in the Red Sun Tribe before, and he also agrees with the suggestion put forward by Ji Feng, the prerequisite for all this is that the Green Mountain Tribe really has stored food.
But is this possible?
Even if the land opened up by the Green Mountain Tribe is more fertile than that of other tribes, and the tribesmen are more hardworking than those of other tribes, and the autumn harvest is more than that of other tribes, how much more can it be?
In addition, the witch doctor of the Green Mountain Tribe came to their tribe before to exchange a batch of food, which is enough to prove that their tribe does not have much stored food.
However, Ji Feng really carried back a small bag of food, and the white rice was something he had never heard of or seen before.
Combining all the above information, Black Fox came to two conclusions. First, the Green Mountain Tribe didn't have much food. Ji Feng's words were just to get them to bring supplies to their doorstep. They might want to force them to keep these skins, plants, etc.
Second, the Green Mountain Tribe might have some food, but it was not certain how much.
In addition, the Red Sun Tribe got there first, and they were the first to exchange for food, so they would definitely get some. Then how much would the Black Stone Tribe have when it was their turn?
If they brought too many skins, and if the Green Mountain Tribe didn't have any food left, they would be too embarrassed to carry some of the skins back. Then, with so many skins, they could only exchange for a little food. Wouldn't they be at a loss?
Black Fox was thinking in a roundabout way. He had to focus on one thing, and he absolutely couldn't suffer a loss!
Therefore, the difference between the Black Fox and Chun Shu groups is quite obvious.
The two chiefs also reacted differently when they saw the heavy food on Hong Hu's side.
The novice chief Chun Shu was so excited!
"Chief Honghu, you exchanged so much food?"
The bearded Honghu was also very happy. He opened the deerskin bag he carried with him. "Chief Ji not only gave us food, but also salt! Two full bags!"
Chunshu's eyes widened. "Wow! Chief Ji is so nice and kind!"
Honghu nodded vigorously, and then tears flowed from his eyes again. He could not help it, he was really too moved. "Chief Ji is really good, he is our savior! You brought so many things, you must have exchanged more than our tribe!"
Chunshu was even more excited when he heard it, and even sped up a lot.
"Chief Black Fox, your tribe has a lot of skins, right? We have come all the way here, and you only bring so little."
Red Tiger said subconsciously. After all, the more supplies you take, the more food you can get in return.
They took less because their tribe only had these, but the Black Stone Tribe was different.
The Black Stone Tribe had a good location, and they didn't need to actively look for prey when hunting. Tigers, bears, sika deer, etc. basically approached their tribe on their own initiative.
There was no other way. Food was a two-way trade, and the beasts in the forest also needed food.
The Black Stone Tribe was not without its members who had been killed by wild beasts, but it was precisely because of this that all the hunters in the Black Stone Tribe were good hunters!
If the winter hadn't been so long this year, their tribe wouldn't have starved to death just by eating the meat they had saved.
Black Fox just chatted with Red Tiger, mainly to find out the real situation of the Green Mountain Tribe, and then continued on his way with Chunshu.
Chunshu was happy, he had already started to exchange a lot of food after arriving at the Green Mountain Tribe.
"Chief Black Fox, it's okay, next time you come, just bring more skins."
Black Fox's mouth twitched, he really didn't know why the Chunhe Tribe chose such a brainless person as the chief?
He believed everything others said!
How much food could the Green Mountain Tribe have to exchange for them?
They took all the tribe's belongings at once, what if the other party was not so generous with the food?
And next time?
Even if the other party had more food, it would probably be gone after this exchange. Why did he want to exchange it twice?
If he was so stupid, could the Chunhe tribe really survive?
Black Fox was skeptical about this.
Then, after arriving at the Green Mountain Tribe, he saw Chunshu exchange 28 skins he brought with him, and a bag of roots on the left and right, which he couldn't see clearly, for 10 bags (500 kilograms) of food and 10 bags of salt!
Black Fox looked at the 4 bags of food (200 kilograms) and a bag of salt beside him, and regretted it.
Looking at Chunshu who was as happy as a fool beside him, well, the fool turned out to be himself.
Not to mention in the long run, the Chunhe tribe will definitely survive this winter.
They have 10 bags, and he only has 4 bags, not even half of what they have!
Black Fox gnashed his teeth hard, regretting it so much that his intestines turned green. Their tribe really had no shortage of skins. If he took more this time, he would definitely be able to exchange for more than just these four bags of food!
He hurriedly said, "Chief Ji, if I send another batch of skins tomorrow, can I still exchange them for food?"
"Yes!"
Ji Feng naturally saw what he was thinking, and he gave a positive answer with a simple and honest face.
Black Fox secretly calculated the food sent by the Green Mountain Tribe in his heart, and was shocked. How could the Green Mountain Tribe have so much food?
He immediately began to make indirect inquiries.
Ji Feng already had experience in this. He might have been a little unfamiliar with the first time he fooled people. Originally, the second time should have been for Chun Shu, but after this person got the food, he was so happy that he didn't even think about asking about the matter.
Therefore, the second precious opportunity was given to Black Fox.
Ji Feng was even more adept at fooling people the second time.
What he said was so mysterious that it simply used up his lifelong imagination.
What about sincere sacrifices and offerings!
What about the fairy who was compassionate and kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see people starve to death, so she gave them food.
The main theme was mysterious and would not stop until you were completely fooled.
People were in awe of the gods. Before sowing seeds in spring, every tribe would hold sacrificial activities to appeal to heaven and earth and pray for good weather.
It can be said that sacrifice is a very important matter for every tribe here. The whole tribe, even the little kids, are taking it seriously.
Black Fox now looks at Ji Feng differently. Their tribe also offers sacrifices and tributes, but why don't the gods give them food?
Is it because their posture is wrong?
Or, are the tributes they offer not enough?
Black Fox's smart brain began to think of all kinds of things. Otherwise, will their tribe offer sacrifices again this time?
As soon as he said it, after Black Fox returned with the food, they held a grand sacrifice at the foot of the mountain the next morning.
The pheasants just caught from the mountains were used as tributes. In the past, skins were not used as tributes. Black Fox listened to Ji Feng and picked the best skins to put on display.
There were more than 170 people in the Black Stone Tribe. Black Fox stood at the front and led everyone to kneel at the foot of the mountain and kowtow to offer sacrifices.
However, after this set of procedures, there was no change around. Only the pheasants, who were tied up obediently, looked left and right, as if they were laughing at this group of stupid humans.
There were no fairies, no food, and they were busy all morning, but it was all in vain!
The people of the entire Black Stone Tribe looked at each other, very frustrated.
It seemed that the sacrifice was useless.
Black Fox frowned. It didn't make sense that the Green Mountain Tribe would have food for the sacrifice, but the Black Stone Tribe's sacrifice would be useless.
It seems that I have to go there to inquire more carefully this time. It must be that their sacrificial procedure is wrong!
I just don’t know whether he kneeled in an incorrect posture or kowtowed with insufficient sincerity?