As long as the Hai Tribe continues to increase the production of coarse salt, they will not have to worry about not being able to exchange it for the food, furs, etc. they need.
There were already fifty sheep in the second priest's sheepfold, and twenty-five wildebeests of all sizes. This was the standard for making great profits from salt production.
The furs they exchanged for would provide them with more clothing for the coming winter. Of course, they also needed to exchange for salt and meat. The hunting team's harvest wasn't great, so could the meat they exchanged for salt be enough to enrich the Sea Tribe's dining table?
There were about sixty more men and women, both young and old, who were continuously purchased from the "Niupi" tribe.
With the increase in population and able-bodied men, the progress of the outer timber wall is also accelerating. At the same time, the construction teams in the two directions are about to meet.
The situation is encouraging.
The population is approaching 400, and the number of able-bodied men has exceeded 150. The strength of the Sea Tribe is increasing, and other large tribes will no longer easily attract the attention of the Sea Tribe.
The construction of wooden houses in the outer city has also begun. In short, with so many people, they cannot sit idle. More wooden houses are built in the outer city, and in the future, more and more people can be accommodated.
The growth cycle of radishes is not very long, only lasting three or four months. As for onions, what Ma Yue didn't know was that in his previous life, onions were planted in autumn and harvested the following year.
However, the scallions of this primitive society were not quite the same as those cultivated in the 21st century of my previous life. Plant them in spring and you'll harvest a handful in autumn. Ma Yue had no idea how to grow them, so, as the saying goes, he was just groping in the dark. However he groped, at least he had a harvest.
The radishes are almost harvested, but summer isn't quite over yet. Wouldn't it be nice to leave such a large expanse of farmland unused?
Since the radish is growing so fast, I might as well plant it again. We have to try it out to see if it works, right?
Ma Yue gave the order, and after harvesting the radishes, many people began to turn the soil in the radish field...
Radishes are good things. Even rabbits and sheep like to eat radish leaves.
Food can be stored in cellars for a relatively longer period of time, so in the outer city, not only houses had to be built, but cellars had also to be dug.
It's only summer now, so take your time and don't rush. Anyway, Ma Yue has already given instructions on what needs to be done, and the rest is up to the three chiefs and two priests to allocate manpower.
From then on, every month they would hold a grand sacrifice to the sea god, accompanied by Ma Yue's grand magic show. This was the best way to strengthen the tribe's cohesion. Of course, every night of the grand sacrifice, they would have a big feast. They would usually be reluctant to eat meat, but at this grand sacrificial evening every month, they could enjoy a delicious meal.
Stewed radish with meat has gradually become popular among the people. It is delicious and we can enjoy it to our heart's content during the sacrifices and banquets every month. Of course, everyone looks forward to the wonderful day of the big sacrifice.
If you can lead everyone to live a good life, everyone will trust you more. Do you think it is so easy to be the boss?
These two bastards are becoming more and more greedy. That's right, the two hyena cubs have basically grown into big hyenas. The primitive cave hyenas these days are twice as big as the hyenas in the animal world of the previous life. They are very terrifying creatures.
Fortunately, he was raised by Ma Yue. He was quite affectionate, nodding his head around Ma Yue all day long. His main job was patrolling the perimeter of the tribe. Not bad, after all, hyenas are more alert than humans, right? A good sentinel, isn't he?
The rabbits used for the second sacrifice were usually in abundance, and having more rabbit meat on everyone's table was also a good thing. Of course, when the two hyenas needed to practice hunting, chasing and biting rabbits was also a good target for attack.
The two hyenas were raised by Ma Yue, a charlatan, and naturally they were important members of the Hai Tribe, loved by everyone. Patting the hyena's head, the tamed hyena didn't get angry. The two hyenas were familiar with the scent of anyone in the tribe.
Under Ma Yue's instructions, the hunting team often took the two hyenas with them when they went out. Hyenas are extremely aggressive, and two hyenas attacked a woolly rhinoceros weighing nearly two tons and knocked it to the ground.
Well, the two hyenas are very proud. It’s not like they eat for nothing, buddy, right?
Woolly rhinoceros are indeed the most abundant species in the southern wilderness, likely due to their high reproductive capacity. In fact, the cave hyenas that inhabit this area do indeed primarily feed on woolly rhinoceros. These large and powerful cave hyenas don't travel in packs like their African counterparts; many even roam alone.
After participating in the hunting team's hunting many times, the two cave hyenas' ability to hunt wild animals has become stronger and stronger.
"This grass can be planted! If you can collect it when you go out, collect more and bring it back for storage." The hunting team often goes out and often brings back some fresh plants for Ma Yue to see if they can be planted.
Looking at the relatively common weeds, Ma Yue was quite familiar with medicines. This thing should probably be Plantago seed, which had very strong vitality. It was said that it would still grow even if run over by an ox cart.
This thing has a good hemostatic effect and is suitable for cleaning wounds. With the previous Panax notoginseng, adding this plantain will help to better heal injuries in the future. Primitive people often fought to make a living, and many of them were injured.
Wound infection is a big enemy.
As for whether this grass that looks like plantain can stop bleeding and heal wounds, it’s very simple. Just find a rabbit and try it, haha!
"What's wrong?"
"The high priest from the Niupi tribe asked me if the 'Ice and Snow Conference' will be held this winter?" The second priest's caravan returned from trading with the 'Niupi' tribe again.
"There's nothing wrong with that. If the Niupi tribe is willing to host it, we naturally have no objection." Ma Yue understood that the Sea Tribe was currently expanding and was almost at its strongest in the region. This was why the Niupi tribe was unsure about whether to hold the "Ice and Snow Festival" and had to consult with the Sea Tribe in advance.
"We already have a lot of clay pots, so we need to double the number of people to boil salt."
"Charlatan, are you in such a hurry?" asked the high priest.
"Right, the 'Niupi' tribe has white salt. I guess they can get coarse salt as well. Who knows how long our Hai tribe's coarse salt advantage can last. Let's exchange as many livestock and people as possible." Ma Yue was also preparing for a rainy day.
"That's fine. The outer wall has been completed, and the second tillage of the radish field is basically finished. A lot of manpower can be withdrawn." The high priest nodded. Double the manpower means nearly a hundred people, a quarter of the population of the Sea Tribe.
Fortunately, the Hai tribe had its own pottery-making team, which produced a large number of pottery basins needed for boiling salt, so they had no shortage of basic tools.
"The salt-making team can't be composed entirely of old and weak people. Let's send out four teams of strong men. They will have some self-protection capabilities and can also increase the demand for cutting firewood for making salt." Ma Yue said.
"Of course!" The amount of firewood needed to boil salt was staggering. It would be even better if some able-bodied men could bring sharp weapons to chop down nearby trees. When needed, these four teams of able-bodied men could form a strong resistance force.
The able-bodied men of the Hai tribe were divided into groups, with ten people formed into a team, which facilitated daily management.
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