Chapter 731 The Second Kingdom Exploration, Snail and Omen
The gorgeous ribbon snail, displaying the bright spiral shell, is clinging to the wooden wall of the chief's wooden house, like moving gems. This amazing snail is unique to Cuba's Snake Island.
The shellfish is also a beautiful little creature that the Taíno tribe likes to raise.
In ancient legends, the appearance of the ribbon snail was created by a young Taino chief who went through hardships and obstacles to ask the gods for the most beautiful colors in the world, and then injected them into the snail's shell.
The beautiful elf! Therefore, the Taino people like this snail. It is not only a gift for young men and women to express their love, but also a sacrifice to the gods.
In later generations, they were also known as "Cuban candy snails", moving "candy", the most beautiful snails in the world!
"The Taíno ribbon snails are peaceful and beautiful, just like their own souls!... These will be the followers of the Lord God who love..."
Priest Tuomat paused, staring at these colorful elves who were not like humans, and smiled at the corner of his mouth. Chief Shuihua also smiled gently, with simplicity and joy on his face. The two drank a glass of cassava juice before continuing the ordinary conversation.
A light, yet very important conversation.
After discussing the most important issue of the stronghold, Priest Tomat's expression became much more relaxed. Next, he made suggestions to Chief Splash one by one according to the plan of the previous fleet meeting.
The first one is that the Kingdom's fleet is willing to provide protection to the Mayari tribe in exchange for food and labor. However, Chief Shuihua's reply is still different from what Priest Tomat expected.
"Well, the Siguayo people continue to plunder our coast, steal the food and fish from the villages, and even kill and injure the villagers... They are very dangerous plunderers! Priest Tomat, we really should unite and work together.
Beware of the Siguayou people..."
"Oh! Your tribe is newly established and really needs help. The village can provide you with food for a few months, give you a batch of plants, and teach you how to grow cassava until your cassava fields are harvested. As for building thatched huts, you still have to wait for the rainy season to pass.
I’ll bring some more villagers to help!”
"Well... Chief Splash, thank you for your help!..."
After hearing this answer, Thomas responded politely and then fell into long thought.
He began to realize that for the Taino people who rarely fought and had almost no battles, even the chiefs of large tribes lacked a clear understanding of the powerful force of the kingdom's warriors. From the dialogue point of view, Chief Splash should
I don’t have enough concept, and I may even simply think that the warriors of the Kingdom’s fleet are not necessarily the opponents of the “ferocious” Siguayu raiders!
"The battle, the battle with the Siguayu people...Only a real battle and fighting can let the Taíno people know how powerful the kingdom's military force is!"
Soon, Priest Tomat cleared his mind and made clear his next action. He pondered for a moment, pressed the "Protect" suggestion, and replaced it with the new "Training".
"Chief Splash, the warriors of our fleet have traveled thousands of miles to come here. Many of them are experienced hunters with strong shooting skills, good at throwing spears, and good at close combat!..."
In the current understanding of the Taíno people, a senior hunter should be the upper limit of their military strength. That's why the Tomat priests described the fierce warriors of the kingdom in this way.
"In this free time during the rainy season, I can ask them to train the young militiamen in the village and teach them some fighting skills! Well, in return for the Mayari tribe's friendly hospitality!"
"Ah? Let the senior tribal hunters train the young militia members of the tribe..."
Hearing such a proposal, Chief Shuihua showed a sincere smile. He indeed agreed with the strength of the kingdom's hunters, and the giant crocodile captured in the house was the best proof.
"Okay! Thank you to the gods and ancestors! I'll bother you then!"
"God bless you! This is what we should do."
At this moment, in the view of Priest Tomat, although no formal alliance has been signed, the Mayari tribe is already an actual ally and potential vassal of the kingdom. Therefore, by training the militia, it can peacefully demonstrate the kingdom's force.
, it can also enhance the influence on local tribes, and also slightly improve the combat effectiveness of some allies. This is currently a more suitable entry point, and it can also
to promote it to more tribes.
Next, the second item is the organizer of trade. Priest Thomas proposed to organize a large trade fair for various ministries in the town of Iron Bay where the kingdom will be established, and provide the kingdom's unique goods and even some solid bronze weapons.
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Chief Shuihua welcomed this point. He promised that as soon as the Longship Tribe's market was established, he would send invitations to the surrounding tribes and organize a large-scale competition to exchange information.
"Not bad! Establish a gang, display your goods, and trade with the ministries... This is not only beneficial to the ministries, but also a good way to attract small tribes in the mountains to join and make your new tribe grow as soon as possible.
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The Water Flower Priest smiled and praised a few words. Then, he scratched his head in distress and raised a potential hidden danger.
"It's just that the ferocious Siguayu people are plundering the nearby coast. The tribes along the eastern coast may be worried and cannot send too many people. And large markets will gather a lot of goods, and
It is very likely that it will attract Siguayo looters!..."
Regarding Priest Water Flower's worries, Priest Tomat just smiled confidently and implicitly. The important content of the two people's talks ended here. Moving on, the third and fourth items in the plan, the tribal arbiter and the main god's preacher
, all require the kingdom to have more prestige and a foundation after a strong display of force!
The sky gradually darkened, and the clouds were brewing for new rain. The two people in the wooden house laughed again, lit the sacred smoke, and chatted for a while.
Chief Shuihua told some about the nearby tribes and interesting prey in the jungle. Priest Tuomat described some experiences of the voyage and also mentioned some common sense that the priests had, such as centralized toilet composting to increase production.
;Sand filters drinking water and reduces diseases...The long and cheerful talk did not officially end until dusk.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Thank you to the gods and ancestors! Priest Tomat, the stories and insights you tell are much more exciting than the campfire tellers passed down in the tribe!"
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The divine smoke curls up, making people feel relaxed. Chief Shuihua's face is full of joy, and Priest Tomat is also relaxed. He smiles, nods, praises a few words, and holds the chief's arm tightly.
"Praise the Lord God! Chief Shuihua, your kindness makes the gods look down on you! Please believe me, we will become very good friends and share the glory of the Lord God!..."
The two were reluctant to leave, and made an appointment to meet again next time, so they said goodbye. The dark night finally completely enveloped the village, and little torches were lit in the larger houses. It was the peak of the rainy season, and the land was covered with water.
The wet, open-air bonfire dinner will not be held at this time. The village gradually becomes quiet, with only the chirping of birds and cicadas in the forest.
"Phew! What a big crocodile! I have to call a few skilled young men to skin and tan with me tomorrow..."
Under the dim firelight, Chief Shuihua smiled on his face, stretched out his calloused hands, and examined and groped the giant crocodile in the house. He wanted to find the wounds on the crocodile and determine the initial position for skinning tomorrow. However, he felt that
As he touched it, his expression became serious and his eyes gradually widened.
"This giant crocodile, it actually...has no blood on its body and is still breathing in its abdomen?!"
Chief Shuihua was in disbelief and murmured softly. As an excellent hunter, he clearly knew how difficult it was to hunt such a huge crocodile, and how many wounds had to be made to make the opponent bleed all the blood. And now this "living dead crocodile"
” situation, there is only one impossible possibility...
"Only one arrow..."
Chief Splash pursed his lips and stood quietly in front of the crocodile's head. He stared at the sharp arrow that shot into the head, his eyes filled with disbelief! But this is indeed the only answer, and it is also something that Taino hunters have never been able to do.
The answer is that the Taino people did not have such strong bows or such sharp arrows.
"It's just one arrow, it breaks the bone plate on the head and hits the thumb-sized brain... It's just one arrow!..."
"Longship Tribe...senior hunter..."
The torch flickered, drawing out swaying light and shadow. Chief Splash stood blankly in front of the crocodile, holding a thin bronze arrow that he had finally pulled out. He looked at it in silence for a long time, with an inexplicable fear in his heart.
Afraid, and then sighed softly.
"Are they...the so-called...protectors of the Lord God?...Really?...Yeah..."
Gloomy questioning, accompanied by a faint divine smoke, reflecting the flickering light and shadow, lingered in the small wooden house. And the colorful ribbon snail, under the dim firelight, suddenly poked its head out and stretched out its tentacles to watch. It is beautiful
On the outer shell, a dark golden light flows, like an answer or an unknown omen.
