dognovel Chapter 120 Preparation
Chapter 120 Preparation
In the past few days, the tribesmen have fired a lot of earthenware vessels. In addition to the common pots and bowls, there are also some basins and plates, and the craftsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite.
When she had finished her rough inventory,
Outside the cave, it was pouring rain and thunder was roaring, which was very scary.
Looking at the dense rain outside the cave, Xi Yiqi couldn't help feeling a little helpless: "It seems that hunting today is impossible..." After that, she put on a straw hat and walked straight to Chenqi under the straw hut.
Fortunately, we have built a thatched hut, so we don't have to be like last time when it rained, when a group of people were crowded in a small and dark cave and couldn't do anything.
At this time, Chen Qi was leading the warriors to help make wooden crossbows.
Hearing footsteps, he looked up and saw that the person coming was Xi Yiqi, so he took the initiative to ask: "Xi Yiqi, what's the matter?
"Chief, I want to discuss migration with you."
"Okay, tell me."
Seeing that it was something important, Chen Qi put down the wooden frame in his hand and walked to a wooden block nearby with Xi Yiqi and sat down.
"I roughly estimated that we will know the outcome of the negotiations in about six to seven days. During this time, we must prepare the materials needed for the migration."
This time, a lot of shiny objects were brought to Wu Yu and his group, so they could continue on their journey before it got completely dark.
The speed is much faster.
If the negotiations go smoothly, it will take three days to go there, one to two days to stay in the Wasa tribe, and then it will take about two days to send someone back to deliver the news. All in all, we will be able to get accurate news in about six to seven days.
Shen Qi nodded and asked, "Then do you have any specific ideas?"
Nishi Ichiki didn't beat around the bush and directly told everyone his plan: "The most important thing for migration is to ensure sufficient food, safe water sources, and the safety of the tribesmen. In addition, we have to solve the problem of Grandpa Luye and Nimei's mobility problems."
"You're right. As for food... Although we can't hunt today, we have stored a lot of dried meat and vegetables. If we save some on the way, it should be enough."
"Well, we can reduce hunting in the next few days, but it's better to have people catch more fish and dry them for us to take with us. It's always a good idea to bring more fish with us in case something unexpected happens along the way that delays the trip."
Stopping to hunt during migration would be both troublesome and dangerous.
Shen Qi praised: "You have considered it very carefully. This will not only ensure the safety of our people, but also give us time to prepare other necessary supplies."
He thought for a moment and suggested, "We should eat those flying beasts these days. It's not convenient to take them on the road."
Nishi Ichiki nodded, having almost forgotten about it: "By the way, let's clean out all the fish in the pond as well."
It's a pity that the tribesmen had worked so hard to cultivate that potato field for so long...
Fortunately, there are many potatoes near the valley where the Wasa tribe lives, so it will not be difficult to replant them when the time comes.
"What about water? Do we need to bring some in a clay jar?" Shen Qi asked.
Nishi Ichiki shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. We basically follow the stream all the way. There is also rock crevices near the caves along the way. We just need to boil water in a clay pot."
This saves a lot of trouble.
Chen Qi had never been to the Washa tribe, so he naturally followed Xi Yiqi's advice.
Xi Yiqi thought for a moment and said, "The next thing is the issue of safety. We need to send more warriors to guard the vicinity of the tribe in the next few days. Chief Shanyan has arranged a lot of spies on the periphery. Don't let them in."
Chen Qi affirmed: "This is natural."
"The next thing is weapons. There are already quite a few stone weapons in the tribe. We can make some more wooden crossbows and rattan armor in the next few days. It would be best if everyone except the warriors of the tribe had one!"
The warriors were already accustomed to using stone spears, and time was tight. It would be difficult to make enough for the remaining thirty or so people, so the warriors were excluded.
Try to do more, so that the elderly and children in the tribe will have a certain ability to protect themselves when they encounter danger on the road.
"That wooden crossbow is really good and easy to use. I have already told the warriors to prepare for it this morning." Chen Qi said this and smiled as he pointed to the warriors and old men who were busy chopping wood under the straw shed.
"The patriarch is wise."
Chen Qi mentioned another problem: "Lu Ye's foot injury, with the crutches you made, can actually help him walk a few steps, but it may still be difficult for him to bear on the migration. If he really can't walk, let the warriors take turns carrying him. It doesn't matter if they carry one less basket of things."
In his heart, even a full pottery jar and a backpack full of food could not compare to the life of a member of his tribe.
Nishi Ichiki naturally had no objection to this.
Lu Ye's foot had an old injury and his calves had long been atrophied. Wu Yu couldn't do anything about it, and he himself couldn't create any medical miracles.
"Well, this is the only way to arrange Grandpa Lu Ye's affairs. As for Nimi..." Nishi Ichiki said this with a frown on his face, as if he was thinking about a countermeasure.
Shen Qi also frowned.
"It's okay, I can walk there by myself, but it's a little slow and might slow down everyone's migration." Nimei interrupted with a smile.
The open space in the tribe was not big, and there were only a few thatched huts. The two of them did not deliberately avoid the tribesmen to discuss this matter.
Nimei was sitting nearby making animal-skin shoes for the migration, so he listened out of curiosity.
She knew in her heart that her tribesmen had been taking great care of her since she became pregnant. If it weren't for taking care of her, they might have migrated long ago.
She was just pregnant, it wasn't like she couldn't walk.
Nimei didn't want to drag everyone down and delay the migration of the entire tribe, which made her feel very uncomfortable.
Nishi Ichiki's eyes fell on Nimi's bulging belly.
The people here have a very vague concept of time. They only know that a few winter days and days have passed. They can't calculate the exact date, but it seems that Nimei should be five or six months pregnant.
Women in primitive society were strong and resilient. Walking was nothing. It was just a long journey, and no one knew what troubles they would encounter along the way.
It is impossible for me to get a cart by myself. After all, where is the road to pull a cart in this primeval forest?
Thinking of this, Xi Yiqi couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.
I have walked the road to Vasha myself... It was very difficult as we crossed mountains and hills, and passed through potholes!
She tapped her fingers unconsciously on the wooden block, and after a moment she said, "Chief, we can make a stretcher in case of emergency."
Nimei's big belly was not suitable for carrying on his back, so a stretcher was obviously a better choice. There were many strong warriors in the tribe who could carry both the basket and the stretcher, which was much more practical than a sedan chair.
This stretcher can also come in handy in case Grandpa Luye can't walk or if any other accident happens.
"What is a stretcher?" Chen Qi asked.
"It is a tool that is convenient for carrying the injured or those with limited mobility. Of course, it can also be used to carry objects." Nishi Ichisu gave a brief explanation.
Chen Qi stroked his beard and said trustingly, "Draw a rough sketch and I will arrange for the warriors to do it."
"Okay." Nishi Ichiki agreed readily.
Chen Qi's eyes wandered and fell on the earthen kiln beside him. He asked, "Xiqi, are the bricks you mentioned before still being fired?"
Due to the heavy rain, the soil was soft. Even though a thatched shed was built above the earth kiln, the firing work could not be continued in this weather, and today's work had to be put on hold temporarily.
Nishi Ichiki pursed his lips and pondered for a while.
"I originally planned to make bricks to repair walls or build houses, but now that we are migrating, this matter seems less urgent. I can wait until I reach the Wasa tribe before making them."
They can't rob the cave of the Wasa tribe!
That's too inhumane.
Shen Qi nodded, his eyes turned to the hazy woods in the distance, and he said slowly: "You are right, I don't know when this rain will stop, and we are busy preparing for migration. Even if we spend another five or six days, we will not be able to repair this wall."
Although only the inner area is circled, the area is not small!
It took them several days just to dig the foundation, and they also had to busy themselves looking for food. By the time they had come back, it was already dark.
We lit a bonfire at night...what a waste of firewood.
Even if it doesn't rain in the next few days, it will probably be difficult to build the wall.
There's really no need to continue this.
However, they can still strengthen the nearby traps in the next few days.
Seeing that Chen Qi already had a plan in mind, Xi Yiqi didn't say anything more.
It wasn't a complicated matter.