Ma Yue was basically satisfied with the gains from this "Ice and Snow Conference". The wealthy and powerful "Niupi" tribe did have a lot of good stuff in its pockets.
After a final feast by the bonfire at the "Ice and Snow Festival," everyone left under the cover of night. In other words, the actual "Ice and Snow Festival" only lasted one day.
It doesn’t matter. What’s so great about walking at night?
With three more wildebeests and thirty-one strong men and women, there's nothing to worry about.
The next night, Ma Yue only had to perform a few spiritual fires and look at the awe-inspiring eyes of the thirty-one new 'comrades', and that was about it.
A charlatan? Using the unknown to deify oneself and make subordinates fear him was the best method in primitive society.
On the third day's journey, the 31 newcomers no longer needed to have their hands tied, and they all followed the team obediently.
Besides, Ma Yue didn't abuse them. At least they were half full and had hot soup to drink. Their living conditions were still better than those in their original tribe.
He tried to give as much fur as possible to the new arrivals; it would at least keep them warm on the road, wouldn't it? He also had people apply Sanqi medicine to the wounds of the new 'comrades' whenever possible. This was a very thoughtful act. This was the art of combining kindness with authority.
With his mysterious spiritual fire skills and a small favor, even before returning to the Sea Tribe headquarters, almost all of the thirty-one new 'comrades' had developed a faith in Ma Yue. Even if it was low, it was still there. This little faith was, to some extent, a preliminary recognition of the Sea Tribe.
In this way, a solid foundation is laid for better integration into the Hai tribe in the future.
The return of Ma Yue's team was met with cheers from the Hai tribe.
The 31 new 'comrades' were naturally arranged to live in a large wooden house made of wood. Fortunately, a lot of beds were reserved when this row of houses was built, so there was more than enough space to accommodate these 31 new 'comrades'.
Winter was still going on, and everyone was living together, trying to increase their affection and become familiar with the language communication... Fortunately, a batch of furs were exchanged, otherwise, these 31 new "comrades" would have no furs to keep warm.
The three wildebeests were naturally taken care of by the second priest, and nothing else, just dry ingredients to keep them alive. Ma Yue didn't have much green vegetables in his store, so he could only give the wildebeests a little bit occasionally.
Wait until tomorrow and plant more onions and green vegetables. What Ma Yue didn't know was that the green vegetables planted by the Hai tribe were probably the ancestors of early sunflowers, and they were indeed one of the best green vegetables.
Because Chief Hai had received thirty-one new comrades on credit, Ma Yue had kept his promise and rewarded him with a large plate of stir-fried pork and green onions. There were only a few green onions left, and even the High Priest and Second Priest, envious, could only watch helplessly.
The high priest, who was strongly stimulated, made a strong statement in front of the charlatan Ma Yue. After the spring came, he took the initiative to take on the heavy responsibility of planting.
That's good too. After all, Cai and Niao are young and lack prestige, so it would be much easier if the high priest presided over it himself.
That's great. The high priest is in charge of planting, the second priest is in charge of raising animals. They each have their own responsibilities and are busy with work, so they are all motivated, right?
Division of labor and cooperation was the best structure. The remaining High Priest, Second Priest, and three leaders gradually began to discuss the allocation of manpower after the spring. That was good; everything should be planned in advance.
Although some overlap is inevitable once work gets underway, it's inevitable. The labor force is limited, and no one can be left idle, right? The hunting team is the most impressive. When not hunting, you still have to farm, fish, weave ropes, and so on. Of course, primitive people still have this sense of self-awareness.
Due to insufficient productivity, the sea tribe has not yet reached the point where it can produce surplus value.
With plenty of time left in the winter, Ma Yue planned to make as many tools as possible. Grinding a shovel from stone was too laborious, so he could only use slightly thicker wood. Using sharp stone and bone tools, he could slowly forge his craft.
Otherwise, when spring comes, most people will have to plow the land with wooden sticks.
This work is naturally presided over by the high priest. If more shovels and the like are produced, it will make farming more enjoyable, right?
Where is the shield?
Ma Yue summoned the three leaders to study the structure of the wooden shield. It didn't require anything sophisticated, as long as it could be held up easily to block flying rocks, flying guns, etc.
A rough wooden board can be crafted; it doesn't need to be too thick. What about a handle? Braid some ropes. Even better, rattan, it's sturdier, right? Wrap a few more ropes or rattan around the board, and hold the ropes in your hand. That'll be the handle.
This was the only way. As for the appropriate size of the shield, the three leaders could discuss it slowly. Ma Yue had provided the general idea, but he couldn't be too meticulous, could he? Even more detailed? Ma Yue didn't understand.
People in Wodong also have to work. At least a large number of women have to weave ropes or rattan as much as possible, and the strong men carry knives, axes and other tools to cut trees. Whether it is a shield or a shovel, they need suitable wood.
Don't be afraid of hard work. Even in the middle of winter, you have to go into the nearby jungle to cut wood.
The coarse salt was traded with the "cowhide" tribe for a long time, and a lot of sharp bone and stone tools were obtained, which provided the prerequisite for the Sea Tribe to further create tools.
Not bad. Even in winter, the people of the Sea Tribe were busy. People can't just sit around doing nothing, right? Working is the only way to earn a living, right? Of course, Ma Yue, a super-special being, was the only one who didn't have to work.
During the winter, the Hai Tribe also held several large-scale sacrificial ceremonies. The charlatan Ma Yue also performed a large-scale "magic trick" during the sacrificial ceremony. The water spirit power was demonstrated like a wave, and the fire spirit power condensed into a half-meter-long fiery red whale image...
This impressive move further solidified Ma Yue's image as a supernatural figure and greatly deepened the integration of the thirty-one new "comrades." The power of faith truly increased. Was that all right? Since we were all from the same tribe, we should all worship the same sea god, right?
Well, by the way, I can also believe in myself as a charlatan, and everyone will be happy!
The five members of the original tribe, two of the thirty-one new "comrades," had no faith in themselves at all. Damn! Could there be atheists in this primitive society?
Fine! If you don't agree, I'll make you do the hardest work first, and then when I have the chance, I'll sell you off as slaves. Damn it!
The three leaders secretly remembered the seven new and old adults who were secretly named by Ma Yue. They must treat them specially and do the dirty and tiring work. They must also be careful not to let the seven of them run away.
The Sea Tribe currently doesn't have any big secrets. The biggest secret is salt cooking. Don't worry, the salt cooking is done by the most trusted group of people in the Sea Tribe, who have relatively high levels of faith. Even if these seven people escape, the salt cooking technology will not be leaked.
The truth is, boiling salt here is not very technical. Once it is seen, it is easy for other tribes to imitate it. Without the advantage of coarse salt, how can the sea tribe still trade for tools and furs?
No matter what, let's keep it secret for as long as possible.
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