Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 572 Heavy Snow Falls 2
For two days in a row, Gongsun Xu was constantly looking for sheep on the grassland.After sending dozens of cavalry to inquire about the news in all directions, and at the same time releasing Hai Dongqing to inspect, Gongsun Xu finally found a few flocks of sheep under the tracking of Qinglang.

The number of these flocks is not too large, the most are more than 4000, and the few are one or two thousand. However, if Gongsun Xu can capture all of them, then this time it will be considered a big profit. Of course, so It is definitely not so easy to win a large number of sheep. Now Gongsun Xu can only start slowly and solve them one by one.

These warriors followed Gongsun Xu around. Although they were very tired, no one would complain. It was much better to be so tired now than to starve in a tent. These warriors ate beef and drank bone broth these days. They are very happy, such a day without worrying about eating and drinking is really rare for these ordinary herdsmen.

"It's getting colder and colder. This damn weather is really tormenting people." This is already the No. 14 day when Gongsun Xu led the warriors out to hunt. The gazelle rushed to the very forest. Fortunately, there are water sources, rivers and lakes there, and these gazelles are quite cooperative when they arrive.

"Boss, I guess we have to go back within two days." The old man Bai walked up to Gongsun Xu and said, "It looks like it's going to snow heavily, we can't stay outside anymore, this place is more than 170 miles away from the camp, If we don’t go back, heavy snow will block our way home.”

Gongsun Xu turned his eyes away from the south. He looked back at the warriors who were burying pots and cooking in the camp and said with a smile: "It's time to go back. I have successfully hunted several times in a row these days. This may be the last time before the heavy snow comes. As long as there are no accidents, these gazelles must be enough for us to survive the winter.

Lao Bai, have you noticed a strange thing? There are a lot of tribes migrating from the south and west these days. In the past, when we went out to hunt, we couldn’t see other tribes within a hundred miles, but now, Fangyuan There are already six tribes within a hundred miles, and it seems that the scale is not small.

There are so many single-family families who have lost their homes, and they all drive their cattle and sheep to our side. Have you ever encountered this situation before? Is it possible that this happens every winter?I checked along the way when I came here. The Black Forest is relatively remote, and the Black Forest is still a good place for grazing. The rest of the place has relatively little water, and it seems that it is not suitable for large-scale grazing.

Now that there are so many tribes here, there are probably tens of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses in total. If there are tribes that migrate here, there will probably be more livestock. There are places to camp, but the key is the water source. Enough is enough. "

"That's exactly what I'm worried about." The old man nodded and replied, "This is the first time I've seen this kind of situation. If it weren't for our antelope tribe, there are only 500 people who control strings now, and they are busy hunting If so, I am afraid that the leader of our tribe is going to drive those tribes away and prevent them from entering within fifty miles to graze.

And, leader, you should feel it. Now the leader of my tribe is kind of flattering to you. One is because you can bring so many gazelles to our tribe. Now your tribe has nearly Two hundred string controllers, at this time, he needs to win you over to deal with possible situations.

Also, what you just said, leader, is right. It is indeed a strange thing for these tribes to migrate together. For example, not only large tribes have migrated, but there are even so many single households, which makes people very puzzled. Well, maybe something happened to the south, who can tell clearly?

As long as they don't hurt our family, it's fine. After all, this winter is tough, and it's not easy for anyone. It's always good for everyone to get along in harmony. Besides, with so many tribes gathered together, everyone can be regarded as taking care of them.

Now there are no less than 4000 string-controlling people from each tribe, which is very beneficial to deal with the wolf disaster that is very likely to occur. Everyone has lived on the grassland for so long, and they must know how hard winter is. . "

"That's true." Gongsun Xu nodded and said: "Hehe, it is estimated that we can hunt another three or four thousand gazelles this time, and when we return with some horses and other supplies, we may not be able to kill them within 20 days." out again.

Fortunately, there are quite a few lakes next to my camp. Hehe, I can go home and go fishing in this winter. Lao Bai, come and help me when you have nothing to do. We can also drink some fish for a change. It's soup. "

"Okay, okay." Lao Bai replied excitedly: "But, alas, do we have enough fishing tools? We used to rely on warriors to fish with harpoons and the like. In this winter, I'm afraid that all lakes will freeze over, and war horses will be able to run on them by then. If you want to fish, you have to cut through the thick ice first.

This is a physical job. I'm afraid it won't take a long time to dig through it. I just don't know if you have a good solution, leader. up. "

"There is always a way, and if you think about it when you go back, you will surely come up with it." Gongsun Xu patted Lao Bai's shoulder and said with a smile: "Go back to eat first, and I have to work again tonight. Try to get back within five days. If you go back late, I'm afraid the grassland will be covered with heavy snow."

Gongsun Xu has also heard a little about the heavy snow on the grassland. These days, the grassland has snowed a long time ago. Although it is not much, it has already indicated the bad weather. Now there is snow in many places. If it really comes If there is a blizzard, it may be difficult for Gongsun Xu and the others to go back.

Everyone is making the last effort. Fortunately, everyone has experience and knows what to do next.Moreover, the smiles on everyone's faces showed the joy in their hearts. After all, the hard work these days has allowed them to earn enough food for the winter. As long as they are busy this time, they can go home and spend the winter with their families at ease. .

When they think of the time when they don’t have to worry about eating and drinking this winter, everyone will look at Gongsun Xu with admiration. It is this young man who has saved them from the threat of cold and hunger for a while. If their family can survive this winter, then It is definitely Gongsun Xu's credit.

Two days later, Gongsun Xu and others braved the snow to drive away the gazelle. Hunting in such bad weather was indeed not an easy task. Many people shivered from the cold. It was warm, otherwise, these people would have patted their asses and ran home long ago.

"There are still more than 80 miles away from the camp. According to the current speed, I'm afraid it will take more than a day to get back. Work harder, big guys." Gongsun Xu roared at everyone: "I know it's not easy for big guys. After going back once, everyone will reward a gazelle again, everyone agrees."

"Okay, okay, the leader is mighty, and the leader is kind." When everyone heard that Gongsun Xu had added rewards to the previous promise, their enthusiasm rose even higher.There is a saying that under a great reward there must be a brave man. Gongsun Xu used a gazelle to mobilize everyone's emotions, and everyone's motivation was even more sufficient.

The north wind was blowing more violently, the snow was falling more and more heavily, and the snow on the road ahead of everyone was getting thicker. Fortunately, almost all of them were riding on horses now. With the horses, they didn't have to suffer the hardship of trekking.

The dark clouds in the sky are still thickening, which indicates that this heavy snow will last for a long time, and these herdsmen who have lived on the grassland for many years have found that this year's weather is very abnormal. First of all, the day of snow this year has been brought forward almost a month.

Let alone the weather getting colder, the key is that the heavy snow is still getting worse, which is not a good thing. Old people like the white old man are already full of sadness at this moment. If there is a snow disaster, I'm afraid it's not enough just to have enough food, at least you have to have enough strength to protect yourself and your family, and protect the food.

Although the wolves and beasts are ferocious, the more ferocious are the tribes that come from other places to plunder.There is no shortage of ferocious barbaric tribes on the grasslands, and the herdsmen of some tribes have become quite ferocious in this harsh living environment.

The antelope tribe is pretty good, at least most of the herdsmen among them are relatively friendly, and the tribes that have migrated recently have no tendency to provoke trouble, but if you encounter those tribes that lack food but are very ferocious, I am afraid that the antelope will The Horde will suffer.

Attacking other people's tribes, plundering other tribes' cattle, sheep and livestock, and plundering other tribes' property, these are things that happen every year on the grassland, but if such things still happen this winter, it means that these people who attacked other people Horde is not good people anymore.

"Oh, I hope there will be less incidents." Lao Bai shook his head and said to himself: "I heard from the old people that there was a snow disaster 70 years ago. So many people died that time, and the hateful thing was that man-eating tribe. , They actually caught herdsmen from other tribes and went back to cook. Fortunately, they were driven away 50 years ago, and the kind of thing 70 years ago should not happen again.

"Old Bai, what are you muttering alone?" Gongsun Xu shouted from the front: "Don't fall behind, you old guy, is your body unable to hold on, or I will send two people to take you back first, you are so old It is really endangering you to suffer this crime at this age."

"No need, leader, I can hold on." Old Bai rode up to catch up with the troops and said with a smile, "I know I'm just thinking about how many yellow sheep will be eaten this winter. Hehe, there are so many sheep in the sheepfold now. I have to find a way to prepare fodder when I go back, my grandsons have been busy preparing fodder at home these days, and I don’t know if there is enough.”

"It doesn't matter if you don't have enough, Lao Bai, give me the sheep, and I'll raise them for you." Aaron ran over and made fun of it without losing the opportunity: "I knew you had a lot of sheep in your family, or you can pity me, a poor man. I still have two cubs to support, and my family is short of food and clothing, so I need a big family like you to help me."

"Hahaha,,,,,," everyone laughed out loud after hearing this. Aaron has gained a lot these days, but he is still pretending to be poor in front of everyone, which is really funny.

(End of this chapter)