We made you the chief, and now you've become the world's chief?

Chapter 116 Werewolf? Werewolf?
"He who does not work shall not eat."

“Those who excel in their work can join the Xia tribe, where they can sleep in communal dormitories and have plenty of food.”

For the past seven or eight days, Lipa has come to read the contents of the stone tablet twice a day, and these are the two sentences that everyone remembers most clearly.

After seven or eight days, the number of stone slabs increased from one to ten. The contents of eight of these slabs were not only directed at outsiders, but included all the Xia tribespeople.

Such as marriage laws, private property laws, and so on.

Then Hima brought people to arrange the division of labor among everyone. Now most people are no longer lazy and are content with the status quo.

Many people even work very hard.

It was because those who did not work did not eat, and those who performed excellent work could join the Xia tribe.

Indeed, more than a dozen outsider men joined the Xia tribe and slept in the communal dormitory.

Most of them were motivated by their hard work and initiative.

Several others were admitted despite not meeting the usual requirements because they could recognize every single character on the stone slab.

In Xia Minghao's view, these are all "talented individuals".

Hima is now the manager of the new "Organization Department," responsible for counting the number of people. As the former Great Mother of the Hima tribe, she also has the ability to divide tasks and is responsible for organizing these outsiders to work.

Within just a few days, the entire Xia tribe had undergone tremendous changes.

First of all, the clay area was dug down a lot, down to about calf height, all by the hands of these outside tribes.

Near the salt springs, there were also piles of clay and iron ore.

Just by seeing the accumulation of so many raw materials, it is foreseeable that once the rainy season and the danger brought by the wolf tribe are over, the Xia tribe will inevitably usher in a period of rapid development.

Also piled up in large quantities was a large amount of timber, all of which was placed under the newly built shed.

This further demonstrates the power of numbers.

The soil was loosened by the heavy rain, but because of the dense forest and the tangled roots, it would have been impossible for more than a dozen men from the Li clan to pull it down in the past.

But things are different now. Dozens of men pull on a tree, and with each pull, the tree moves slightly, gradually loosening its roots until it is broken.

Using this method that required a great deal of effort, a large amount of timber was uprooted and transported to Yanquan Mountain.

Using these timbers, Xia Minghao also arranged for the construction of a large number of defensive fortifications.

The sharp wooden fence tied above the cave is an example. If the straw rope breaks, the fence, made of a dozen or so sharpened tree stumps, will fall into the cave entrance like a rockfall trap.

There are five sharp wooden fences in total, and you can smash them five times.

With its own weight and the sharp tip sharpened by bronze, these five blows would kill even an elephant.

This is the main defensive line of the fortifications; the other two are auxiliary measures.

That was the wooden frame erected facing the cave entrance, with the thickest and heaviest piece of wood on it.

This is because Xia Minghao cannot determine whether the people who came are a small number of "elite monsters" or a large number of "ordinary monsters".

After all, based on the intelligence we have so far, both of these factors could have caused the current situation.

The logs placed on the shelf rolled down towards the cave entrance; these were rolling logs with immense force, well-suited for dealing with large numbers of enemies.

In addition to the two lines of defense mentioned above, Xia Minghao is also preparing for an even larger project.

This involves surrounding the entire entrance to the cave, forming a massive defensive structure similar to a "barbican".

Setting up the giant bow on top of it would be much better than holding out in the cave.

However, the project is so large that it is still in the planning stage.

The rainy season has been over for almost ten days now, but the wolf tribe still hasn't arrived.

However, other tribes arrived. These tribes were not affected by the wolf tribe. They were located further downstream and were not the first to be affected.

Their arrival here was entirely due to Xia Minghao's previous plan, which was to use the rainy season to naturally make them want to belong to the Xia tribe.

Now that they have arrived at the Xia tribe, these small tribes realize that they are facing not only the survival difficulties brought about by the rainy season, but also terrible enemies.

Therefore, the people of these tribes were all relieved. Moreover, they had originally wanted to join the Xia tribe willingly, and having already gained experience in dealing with outsiders, their integration was much smoother than before.

Within the Salt Spring Mountain, the number of Xia tribe members has increased from just over a hundred to nearly two hundred, with over three hundred outsiders.

"Chief, there are fewer blackfish today."

Usa walked over, a hint of worry on his face.

Xia Minghao frowned after hearing this.

The decrease was expected, since the rainy season doesn't increase the number of fish, it just makes them more active, attracting fish from other rivers.

The population is increasing, but the number of blackfish is decreasing. Because of the preserved meat in the pottery jars, the Xia tribe's own food problem is not too serious and they can barely make ends meet.

But if we're talking about 300 outsiders, then it's hard to say.

These outsiders are now typically putting in a lot of effort but getting little in return.

If things continue like this, you can't expect the horse to run without feeding it.

Simply cutting costs is not enough; we must increase revenue.

But where should we open source our content?

By the way, the Da clan...

I originally planned to go to the Da clan after the rain stopped, but now it seems necessary to find a way to get something from there first.

There are many kinds of creatures in the swamp, especially wild ducks.

Now the rainy season has expanded the swamp, and even more animals have emerged, making it the largest meat bin.

If they could make good use of the swampy area on the other side of the river, next to the Da clan, they would have a direction to alleviate the Xia tribe's current food problem.

"Call Hima over here."

Xia Minghao then spoke to Usa.

Usa nodded and was about to leave, but then seemed to remember something and hesitated.

"Chief, those people from the Wu tribe..."

Upon hearing Usa's words, Xia Minghao remembered the Usa tribe he had visited some time ago.

The Wu tribe, though not from a nearby area, was the last to arrive among this group. This shows that old habits die hard. Although Xia Minghao accepted them, he didn't immediately integrate them into the Xia tribe and grant them the same treatment as the Xia tribe's inhabitants; instead, he kept them among the other primitive people.

Now that Usa has brought it up, it's clear he wants to plead for leniency.

But now is a time of resource scarcity, so how could Xia Minghao possibly open this back door?

Even under normal circumstances, he would not accept Usa's plea for mercy.

Unless these people take the initiative and actively strive to become members of the Xia tribe, simply integrating into the tribe would only be a hindrance to the Xia tribe.

“Do everything according to the order on the stone slab.”

"Yes, Chief."

Upon hearing Xia Minghao speak, a sense of relief appeared on Usa's face.

She was forced into this situation, and the people of the Wu tribe begged her to bring it up.

Now that Xia Minghao has denied it, they can go back and give an explanation.

"Has the bark been cleaned up yet?"

When Hima came in, Xia Minghao immediately asked, and Hima nodded immediately upon hearing the question.

This is all bark from the sail tree, but this time it's not for making sails, it's for making raincoats.

It was originally intended for people who work in Yanquan Mountain during the rainy season, to help them stay dry.

The first batch of raincoats has been almost processed. Once the raincoats are ready, Xia Minghao plans to take Shifa and the guards to the Da clan to work on increasing food supply.

Making a raincoat is not difficult. Just first cut off the useless parts, then bake the bark with fire to bring out the wax, and then evenly cover the bark with it.

Finally, make a hole in the middle of the large rectangular bark so that you can put it on your body and it will provide some rain protection.

Looking at the busy crowd, Xia Minghao even had the idea of ​​whether to resume production and construction.

Pottery is now even in short supply, since the roads are slippery when it rains and pottery can easily break.

But Xia Minghao forcibly suppressed this idea as soon as it came to mind.

From Ye Zi, Xia Minghao learned that the wolf tribe had an extraordinary sense of smell. The reason they hadn't found his group yet was likely due to the heavy rains of the rainy season, making it difficult to detect their scent.

But it's not like we only have a nose; Yanquan Mountain is so big and conspicuous, we'll be found sooner or later.

Faced with the unknown and powerful wolf tribe, we must go all out to ensure the safety of the Xia tribe as much as possible.

The unseen sun gradually set, and the sky returned to its hazy yellow hue.

The outsiders were still served several large vats of fish soup, while the Xia tribe members were given fish and charcoal, and then they cooked for themselves.

However, Xia Minghao did not eat dinner. Instead, he went to the defense point at the entrance of the cave and accompanied the armed team who were still on duty.

This is also to prevent discontent among the armed forces by leading by example.

"Chief!"

The previously somewhat lax armed tribesmen were suddenly invigorated, and the bronze halberds, which had been leaning precariously, were now standing upright.

Torches were relit in the cave, but now only two remained, barely enough to dispel the darkness.

Because animal fat is not enough now, if we eat four a day, we probably won't last until the end of the rainy season.

Suddenly, a sheep charged in. Xia Minghao quickly waved his hand and gave the order. Several people immediately stepped forward and captured the sheep.

This kind of thing happens from time to time, although not often.

There are plenty of sheep. Once the rain stops and the crisis is over, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch them. We also have a lot of manpower now, and we may even be able to transform the dense jungle that is difficult to traverse.

Therefore, Xia Minghao did not plan to raise these sheep in pens, but instead slaughtered them to eat the meat and extract the fat as a much-needed meat supplement.

"Got it! Got it!"

A young man shouted joyfully. He was neither from the Li clan nor the Da clan, but an outsider. Because of his hard work and strong physique, Xia Minghao promoted him to the armed forces.

This also sets an example for outsiders, letting them know that hard work and perseverance can lead to a good life.

Xia Minghao smiled when he saw it. Although the sheep looked rather thin, it wasn't small, and there was still plenty of meat to be had.

However, Xia Minghao felt something was wrong with their reckless charge. Previously, the sheep had always entered the cave cautiously, and sometimes they would miss their chance by disturbing the sheep.

"Nock the arrow! Nock the arrow now!"

Just as I sensed something was wrong, I suddenly heard Lipa's voice.

They gave the order to nock the arrow without even asking me for permission?!

Xia Minghao quickly turned his head to look at the cave entrance and indeed saw an emergency!
Three burly, tall men, dressed in skirts made of some kind of leather, stood blankly at the entrance of the cave.

"Who are you?"

Judging by their appearance, these people were actually taller than him. This was the first time Xia Minghao had ever seen cavemen taller than him; they must have been at least two meters tall.

The question was asked, but the three people did not respond, and their gazes shifted from the sheep to Xia Minghao.

At the same time, his lips moved slightly, and Xia Minghao felt as if he was saying, "Two-legged sheep!"
Before he could figure it out, the three men suddenly moved and charged straight at Xia Minghao!
"Fire arrows!"

At Xia Minghao's command, he simultaneously drew his survival knife and aimed it at the thick rope beside him.

Thick ropes connect the sharp wooden fences; if the ropes are cut, the sharp wooden stakes will fall directly down.

Whoosh whoosh!
Three arrows were shot out, hitting the three figures precisely.

The three men who had charged forward were all hit by arrows and fell to the ground, unable to get up.

Looking at the corpse lying on the ground, Xia Minghao frowned, his survival knife already raised in his hand.

Is this the wolf tribe?

Probably.

But he died?
Just as they were hesitating and wondering whether to send someone to check, suddenly, the three corpses on the ground twitched simultaneously.

Dark brown, needle-like hairs began to grow densely, and as the body convulsed more violently, the three people's bodies gradually swelled up!

The three figures finally stood up, but they had now become monsters covered in hair, resembling giant wolves!

This is the power of totems!
(End of this chapter)