Hu Qi and the others settled down here, and the next day Hu Yan took people to dig coal. "We have to do it like this..." he said, looking at the people around him. "But you have to be careful when you dig. This place is very loose, and it may collapse at any time."
Hu Qi and the others listened and followed suit, saying, "If you have a work number, you will be paid. Of course... right now, don't worry about the pay. Just have a meal."
"That's right, having food is already a blessing." In these days, being able to have a meal is a great blessing, and Hu Qi and the others also hope to receive their wages.
The surrounding boys nodded in agreement, indicating that they thought so too. With Hu Yan's guidance, they had learned well, and they weren't tied up at night, since Hu Yan had vouched for them.
When Hu Yan looked at Hu Qi, he said, "You don't need to be tied up at night. I trust you, but don't destroy this place. Otherwise, where will you go when there's no food? The human race rebels? No one else has any extra food for you right now."
Hu Qi and the others nodded, understanding that Haitang and the others' vigilance was not blind but based on evidence. Under these circumstances, Hu Yan was instructing people, and Haitang's side was also aware of Hu Qi and the others' movements.
When they found that these people were not acting strangely, they breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, it would be a pity to get rid of them. It was not easy to have extra workers, so they should keep them if possible.
Haitang clearly understands the current situation: the more workers the better. As for money... it's impossible to pay now. If we're going to pay, we'll have to wait until the disaster is over. Haitang knows that food is the most precious thing.
The Tiger Clan tribe has sent food. When Huo Ling looked at Hai Tang, she said, "These days have been chaotic. When we came to deliver the food, we encountered many people on the way. Next time, it might be by air."
"By the way, the clan chief asked me to inquire whether we need to find someone to protect us?" he said, looking at Haitang. Upon hearing this, Haitang shook her head.
"No, we can handle things here," Haitang said. There was no need for anyone to protect them here. Hearing this, Huoling nodded and left with some coal.
The Tiger Tribe continues its planting and animal husbandry. Because of the hot weather, they have covered their heads with mats, which provide much-needed shade.
The availability of well water for irrigation prevented food shortages, and the crops produced were suitable for any drought conditions.
While other tribes ran out of food, the Tiger tribe still had food, because as long as there was planting, there was food, and as long as there was food, there was planting.
The Tiger Tribe did not tell outsiders that they had food, and the tribe began to reduce the distribution of food. The grain they handed over would be given to the tribe at a discount. The tribe would store the food carefully in case something happened and they would go hungry. The tribe sat not far away and said, "At other times, we would almost be starving to death."
The drought has lasted for months, during which wild animals have been unable to hunt, and many trees outside have withered. If people are already starving, the orcs should be ready to lay their claws on them.
But things are different now. Here, there is food. Although there is one-third less food, people feel very happy compared to having nothing at all. After all, in such a drought, having meat to eat is simply the greatest blessing in the world.
"That's right. I'm also glad that I was sold to the Tiger Tribe. If it had been another tribe, I don't know if I would still be alive. But it's hard to say about my brothers. They must have been sold to another tribe." In this world, the life of a human is more worthless than anything else.
In such a despised situation, it was almost impossible to survive by running away, and where could one go? Now the Tiger Tribe has given everyone a place to stay, and everyone works very hard, for fear of letting the Tiger Tribe down.
Planting and animal husbandry are always the most important things for the Tiger Tribe. Huo Qiu patrols and checks every day. The wild animals eat dried grass and wood, including sweet potato leaves and branches.
Using these things to feed livestock is a good choice. The livestock are not too thin. There are also people digging up grass roots to feed the pigs. Huo Qiu looked at the livestock and asked the farm manager.
"These livestock must be watered; don't let them die in this heat." Upon hearing this, the person next to him immediately nodded.
"Don't worry, Chieftain, nothing will happen. By the way, Chieftain, you have too many livestock. We need to slaughter some, otherwise something bad will occur," the farm manager said to Huo Qiu.
"Well, you decide for yourself. I'll find someone to take care of it." Huo Qiu has a lot to do now, and her appearance and demeanor are becoming more mature and different. At the very least, Huo Qiu's voice is becoming more authoritative.
No one dared to contradict him once he said something. Huo Qiu went to the farm and then to the city wall, where people came to beg for food. Now the Tiger Tribe no longer sells food.
Those people tried to buy food with money, and Huo Qiu couldn't help but frown as she looked down. "This isn't our currency." It was just that the other party was holding counterfeit money.
Upon hearing this, the orcs below shouted, "Nonsense! It's your territory! I'm telling you, give me food right now!" They yelled as they looked at the tiger tribe.
"I told you, this isn't our tribe's currency. Our tribe's currency is special. If you don't believe me, compare it yourself." With that, he tossed a piece down, and the man took it, looked at it, and his expression changed.
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