Farming in the Primitive Tribe

The witch doctor looked at her blankly. This idea had never occurred to her before. She never knew that this was possible, but was it really okay to let them support themselves? After all, they have always distributed food together. Is it really okay to suddenly separate now?

But she also knew that if this problem could not be solved, it would definitely be a hidden danger for the tribe. She didn't know what would happen then, but she couldn't make up her mind. She always felt that they would not be able to support themselves.

"You are worrying too much about this." Although no one said it now, she could see that many people had this idea. After all, the entire tribe lived together, and it was not as comfortable as living together as a family. It might not be comfortable at first. They adapt to it, but they are not willing to let them get back together after a long time.

Besides, the choice is theirs to make. If they really can't support themselves, they can only bear the consequences.

"If they really can't support themselves, it's because they are lazy and can't blame others." After all, the yield is so much higher now, and two acres of land with multiple varieties can fully meet the needs of the family. "And it may not be what they want to control too much. need."

The witch doctor fell into deep thought, and after a long time he asked, "Is this really possible?" His eyes were filled with anxiety. After all, this was a precedent. If this was really possible, other tribes would probably follow suit.

"Okay." Shen Xiaoxiao said firmly.

"Okay." The witch doctor seemed to have made up his mind, his eyes were firm, and he suddenly thought of a question, "But what about the lonely old people in the tribe?" They had worked hard to feed the tribe before, and they couldn't afford to do it when they were old. I want to be abandoned. What's the difference between doing this and being an animal?

"It's simple. Elderly people with family members let them live with their families and let their children raise them. For those without family members, the tribe will support them until they die. They can't hunt and raise their cubs when they are young, but they don't have them when they are old. People raise them.”

"Didn't you say they were separated? Where did the tribe get its food?" The witch doctor looked at her doubtfully.

"Naturally, we ask them to hand over a portion of the food every year. According to the number of the elderly, we ensure that the food they hand over can last the elderly for a year. We also have to send some of the vegetables they usually grow. I believe they will not disagree. Shen Xiaoxiao said calmly, "When the old people are a hundred years old, they can stop. The food they grow in the future will be their own."

"What if they only grow enough food for themselves and are unwilling to hand it over?" After all, after separation, she couldn't make them all listen to her like she did before.

"It's not up to them. Since they agreed to separate, they also agree to this condition. If the food they grow is not enough to eat, then they can only solve it by themselves, whether it is borrowing it, hunting in the mountains, or handing over the food. There must be no shortage." Otherwise, if today this person says there is not enough food and refuses to hand it over, and tomorrow if the person says there is too little food and refuses to hand it over, what will the elders of the tribe eat?

"Yes, that's right." The witch doctor's eyes were firm. Since he had received kindness from others before, he naturally wanted to repay it.

"And if they are to be separated, they will definitely want to build their own houses. Let them use some of the materials to build the houses in exchange." Although they found this together, it belongs to the entire tribe and cannot be allowed to be taken away. Bar? This is also unfair to those who do not build houses.

It is also stipulated that they cannot smelt iron privately to exchange for things. This is the tribe's industry. They cannot disclose it to the outside world, otherwise they will be expelled from the tribe. However, after separation, they cannot be allowed to work for the tribe for free. They need to be given some benefits. , this can be regarded as the loss of one worker in their family.

Shen Xiaoxiao told her some other ideas. The more the witch doctor listened, the brighter his eyes became, and he became more and more confident about this matter. The goddess had considered all aspects. As long as they agreed, they would be divided into families. It's not impossible.

"But, will they still listen after separation?" The witch doctor was a little worried. In the future, they will definitely put their own families first. Will they really listen to her, a witch?

"Normally, you don't have to ask them to do anything, but when the tribe is in trouble, they must listen. If they don't listen, the White Tiger tribe will be annexed by other tribes and disappear. If they don't want to live in their hometown, No, I’ll listen naturally.”

Shen Xiaoxiao thought for a while and said, "You can set up an ancestral hall in the tribe to enshrine the ancestors who have gone to the tribe before, and worship the ancestors on their birthdays and memorial days. This will help bring them together." In this era. There is nothing more powerful than the cohesion of the clan. Even if they don't feel it now, they will know it in the future.

And another advantage of doing this is that after separation, you don't have to worry about the other people who join later. Of course, it's not that she doesn't believe them. After all, her life is so good now that she doesn't believe they are willing to part with it. But to nip it in the bud, these preparations are necessary. Do it well so that you won’t be in a hurry when something goes wrong.

The witch doctor was moved. She really thought this idea was good. It would not only pay tribute to the ancestors, but also bring them together.

They discussed some more details before finalizing the matter. After sitting and chatting for a while, Shen Xiaoxiao got up and left. Not far away, she saw Xiao Yan walking towards her with a hoe. She smiled and greeted her, " Have you finished hoeing?”

"Well, have you made an agreement with the witch doctor?" Xiao Yan took her hand and knew why the witch doctor was looking for her.

"Yes, the witch doctor will talk about this after all the rice is collected, and then they will distribute food to them. After the distribution, they will live as a family unit." Shen Xiaoxiao said lightly, "When the time comes, they will Every year, we need to hand over some food to the elders of the tribe, so let’s pay a share when the time comes.”

Normally, they would bring some food to the old man, but it was not considered formal. Since there would be this rule in the future, they would naturally abide by it. After all, Xiao Yan was raised by the tribe before.

"Okay." Xiao Yan had no objection.

Just as Shen Xiaoxiao was about to say something, a child ran into her lap while playing. She bent down to hold the child steady, her eyebrows arched, "Why are you running so fast?"

"Goddess, I'm playing with them." The child pointed to the children following him and ran away. Soon, several other children also caught up, and for a while his ears were filled with the children's play. Voice.

Shen Xiaoxiao looked at their backs with some affection. If there was anything that made her most regretful, it was that she and Xiao Yan had not had children for so many years. Although they were both in good health, they had not been able to conceive for so many years.

Xiao Yan didn't think it was anything, and she even liked this kind of life, but she wanted to have a child for two people, and for no other reason than she wanted to give birth to a child for her beloved.

Shen Xiaoxiao reluctantly withdrew her gaze and said, "Let's go."

Xiao Yan could naturally see that and knew that she had always wanted to have a child. He sighed inwardly and said, "I think it's good for us to be like this. Even if there are no cubs, it's best for us to accompany each other."

She doesn't know, but she still thinks about it occasionally, but after so many years, she has looked away, maybe the genes between them are not suitable for having children.

"Um."