This does not mean that agricultural peoples are weak. We are all the same people, just with different lifestyles. The reason why nomadic peoples are stronger in fighting is because of their way of survival.

In a harsh living environment, people will naturally become more barbaric and aggressive. Fighting has become their instinct. How can a farmer who only knows how to grow crops be their opponent? In the same way, when nomadic peoples encounter hunting peoples, they are also at an absolute disadvantage.

The so-called invincible Jurchens were actually a hunting tribe.

The Ba were also a hunting people, well, they mostly honed their hunting skills through hard work.

"I want to see the elders of your tribe."

Faced with Wang Zheng's request, Luo Wu looked embarrassed.

"The elders believe that we farmers have abandoned our ancestors and have long since stopped caring about our affairs. Even if you meet them, it will be useless."

Wang Zheng nodded to Luo Wu first, clasped his fists and said, "Wang Zheng greets the Great Elder."

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"What do you mean by playing dead? If you can do it, do it now. If you can't do it, just let me know and I'll send someone else to do it. Whatever happens, just tell me."

The bulletproof vest made in this way is not only light, but also can protect against swords, spears, arrows and halberds. Apart from being a little stuffy, it has no other obvious major flaws. Compared with your life, a little stuffiness is completely tolerable.

"Since the Great Elder is so forthright, I will also speak directly. I hope that the old Ba people will organize young and strong men to come out of the mountains within ten days to contain the troops from all over the country."

That afternoon, Luo Wu appeared in front of Wang Zheng with a tired look on his face. The people accompanying him carried an old man with red and white patterns on his face on a bamboo chair.

The complete set of bulletproof vest consists of armor, armor skirt, leggings, arm guards and a hat with a mask, which can protect more than 80% of the human body.

Wang Zheng's laughter was somewhat mournful. Chen Fengning pressed his head tightly against the ground and dared not speak any more.

The old man nodded and continued, "As for the second request, we hope that the steward can use the current territory as the boundary, stop reclaiming wasteland, and leave some land for the old Ba people to survive."

"This is an easy matter. The old Ba people have agreed. I also have some requests. I hope the steward will consider them."

With the large-scale emergence of things like vermicelli, water spinach, and two-toothed hoes, the Daba Mountains are no longer a barren land. It is no longer possible for them to continue living a peaceful life hiding in the old forest.

"Then who has the final say? It's up to you?"

The silk cloth is cut in advance, and after it is made into plate armor, the edges can be sewn together.

Wang Zheng planned to make more than ten sets and give them to Niu Laosan and others to wear and use for charging into the formation and defending themselves.

"The steward is really polite. In the past year, the steward has made a lot of good things, and I have also benefited from it. I am grateful to the steward. I wonder what the steward wants to invite me for this time?"

"You are welcome, Great Elder. I dare not accept your courtesy."

“No one has the final say, only interests have the final say. As long as there are enough interests, nothing is impossible.

After listening to Wang Zheng's words, Luo Wu sighed and led his men into the old forest.

The old man clasped his fists and said, "I am old and my legs and feet are not convenient. I am sorry for being rude in front of the chief steward."

Wang Zheng shook his head and said with a smile: "Of course we don't need the old Ba people to fight. I am the manager of the imperial manor. How can I ask people to attack the prefectures and counties of the imperial court?"

"I only have two requests. The first one is that I hope the steward can trade fairly with the Laoba people in the future."

"I can handle it, don't worry, Steward." Chen Fengning felt that if he had any more objections now, he might be killed on the spot.

"Very good, then go ahead. Remember to gather all the young and strong men and tell them that they don't have to pay tribute this year, so the harvest will be theirs. I will give them additional benefits afterwards."

"Great Elder, please speak."

First, brush fish glue on a layer of silk cloth, then spread a layer of cotton, brush fish glue on the cotton, spread a layer of high-temperature porcelain, brush fish glue on cotton again, and then spread a layer of high-temperature porcelain. After a layer of cotton and a layer of silk cloth, it is done.

Chen Fengning's face was full of hesitation and anxiety. He fell to the ground in front of Wang Zheng and begged, "Why did you do such a thundering thing, the Yuzhou Beijia arrested Wu Yi on trumped-up charges. The chief steward can appeal to the queen."

The elder's eyes lit up, "Just need to contain them? Doesn't the chief steward need the help of the Ba people in the battle?"

"Whether it is useful or not is not up to you to decide."

After watching Chen Fengning leave, Wang Zheng returned to the bamboo building and continued to make bulletproof vests with Zhang San and Li Si.

"When I do things, I always report good news but not bad news. If there is any problem, I will try my best to solve it myself. If I trouble you with everything, what else do you want me to do? Besides, it's too late. Didn't you see what the letter said? The Zhang man has been tortured into confessing, and even the verdict has been handed down. Selling private salt is a serious crime.

"This is the great elder of my Ba tribe."

"The chief steward has always acted fairly over the past year. I, Lao Ba, can trust him on this point."

After the old man finished speaking, he looked over with obvious nervousness. It was not until Wang Zheng nodded gently that he let out a long sigh and smiled.

It's really vicious, to torture a ten-year-old child, well done, really great, hahaha."

After Luo Wu left, Wang Zheng said to Chen Fengning beside him: "You go and notify all the imperial villages along the river to gather all the young and strong men. Have them make bamboo rafts by the river today, and bring bamboo spears, sickles and three days of dry food to wait for the call by the river tomorrow morning."

Wang Zheng nodded and said, "Of course. I am willing to trade fairly with everyone, and Lao Ba is naturally included in this list."

"It's good that the steward agrees. I would like to thank the steward in advance."

Agricultural civilization is definitely better than hunting civilization, so Wang Zheng doesn't need to resort to conflict.

As long as the two sides communicate closely, no matter who you are from, you will have to consciously open up wasteland and cultivate the land sooner or later. Everyone wants to live a good life, and no one can stop them. Why should Wang Zheng be the bad guy? After the matter was discussed, the old man left that night.

All Wang Zheng needs to contain are the imperial troops around Yuzhou. He can start tomorrow by going down the river from here, and tomorrow is also the day Wang Zheng sets out for Yuzhou.

From Wang Zheng's place to Yuzhou, you can take a bamboo raft down the river and arrive in two or three hours, so there is no need to worry about logistics.