Chapter 55: The Clouds of War
In the following week, Sun Licheng mingled with the entire Silver Moon Tribe. He not only gave the Silvermoon tribe some condiment recipes, but also provided them with the technology to boil salt. By boiling it with water and filtering it many times, the salt obtained by the Silver Moon tribe was not only white, but also had a pure taste, which was warmly welcomed by the tribe.
You know, the salt resources here are not abundant, and the exquisite salt has a high purchasing power, I believe that it will not be long before the Silver Moon Tribe can exchange a large number of means of production and slaves, recruit more warriors, and the revival of the tribe is just around the corner.
In return, the Silver Moon Tribe also sent a large number of people to constantly inquire about other tribes, and also helped Sun Licheng explore the surrounding suspicious areas.
In this paragraph, Sun Licheng led the Wolf King and Dog Meat to sweep many regions according to the guidance of the Silver Moon Clan, but unfortunately there was no actual discovery, only hunted some demonic beasts and obtained a few magic crystals.
At the same time, Mr. Skillful Hands, who advanced to the base, reported to Sun Licheng that when he was dealing with the iron spider, he found a large silver-white bead in the spider's stomach, and the surface was very smooth. It's just that there is no relevant information in Mr. Skill's database, so he can only study it slowly.
Overall, Sun Licheng felt that this period of work was not satisfactory, and he decided to go to Patriarch Eve, hoping to gain greater support from the tribe, or introduce him to other tribes in the south to explore further afield.
In the council hall of the Silvermoon Tribe, there was a stream of heat wafting from the clay pot on the fire, and the water was about to boil, and Eve, who was sitting on the main seat, was thinking.
After thinking for a while, she said to Sun Licheng in front of her: "Your Excellency Sun Licheng, you have also seen that for your affairs, the tribe has mobilized too many resources. I understand your feelings and can introduce you to other tribes, but it comes at a cost. Even if we in the Silvermoon Tribe didn't need anything extra, there was no way those tribes would let their warriors stop hunting and help you for nothing. I think you understand. ”
Of course, Sun Licheng understands that there is no free lunch in the world, and it is natural to pay money with one hand and deliver goods with the other.
"No problem, I will provide more technology to the Silvermoon Tribe, and even help you craft bronze weapons and protective equipment. It's just that some of the goods produced must be paid by me to other tribes. ”
Sun Licheng thought about it and said.
"Of course that's fine. ”
Hearing that there would be better weapons and armor, Eve immediately agreed. At all times, arms are the most lucrative business and the foundation of the tribe's prosperity.
With the previous foundation, the subsequent discussion was very constructive, and Sun Licheng and Eve began to plan the next step.
While the two were chatting very much, Isidor walked in with a dusty goblin.
This goblin obviously did not belong to the Silvermoon Tribe, he was dressed in animal skins, his craftsmanship was obviously much stronger than that of the Silvermoon Tribe, and he wore a headband with three feathers stuck in it, much like a messenger or something.
Seeing this person, Eve's face became serious, she turned her head to Sun Licheng and said, "We have some important matters to deal with now, and it may be later to continue to discuss our topic with Your Excellency, please forgive me." ”
When Sun Licheng saw that something was wrong, he nodded in understanding and withdrew from the meeting hall.
After a while, he saw Wall hurrying into the council hall. And then quickly ran out again. Immediately afterwards, the wooden drum of the tribe was pounded, which was a signal to recruit all the adult men of the tribe.
Sun Licheng was very curious, and took advantage of the time to gather and ask Wall what happened.
Seeing that there was still time, Wall looked solemn and said to Sun Licheng, "It was the messenger of the Xingyue tribe who came just now. According to the latest news, all members of the Full Moon Tribe have been killed, the defense line against the goblins in the south has collapsed, and the goblin army has entered the territory of the Moon Alliance. Now, as the leader of the alliance, the Xingyue tribe has sent troops to the Yunshan Pass to block the enemy, and they are now issuing a recruitment order to all the alliance tribes of the moon, asking each tribe to send men and horses to support. ”
It turns out that the war between goblins and goblins for thousands of years has been in a stalemate, and the location of the Full Moon Canyon where the Full Moon Tribe is located is very important, and it can be said that it is the southern gate of the entire Moon Alliance.
The Full Moon Tribe is not an ordinary tribe, but a military group composed of elite members of various tribes of the Moon Alliance, and its fundamental task is to defend the Full Moon Canyon.
Not long ago, for unknown reasons, the goblins suddenly attacked, causing great pressure on the Full Moon Tribe. It turned out that the goblin team that attacked the Silvermoon Tribe had slipped in while the melee had taken advantage of the melee.
Now that the Full Moon Tribe has all been killed, the Goblin Army has entered the Moon Alliance, the current situation is very dangerous, and the Cloud Mountain Pass is the second pass to block the Goblins, and there must be no mistakes. Therefore, the Silvermoon Tribe must stop everything else and organize its strength to go to war.
"I'm sorry, Sun Licheng, I'm afraid we haven't been able to help you lately. ”
In the end, Wall apologized to Sun Licheng helplessly.
"It's okay, I can understand that fighting off goblins comes first. ”
Sun Licheng smiled and shook his hand and said. But he was very bitter in his heart, relying on his own strength alone, when would he be able to find the second fragment of Godhead?
Since the afternoon, the Silver Moon tribe has been noisy, and everyone has begun to prepare supplies, even Christina has not come to harass Sun Licheng.
"Alas......"
Sun Licheng sighed.
At this moment, the voice of the little cabbage came from outside the house: "Boss, the leader of the wall is here." ”
It is said that during this time, Sun Licheng and a few of his subordinates made two small cabins close to the Yinyue tribe as a place for himself and his subordinates to rest and store materials.
Sun Licheng knew that there must be something to find him at this time, so he hurriedly invited him in and asked Xiao Cabbage to prepare tea for the two.
"Sun Licheng, I don't know if you are interested in going to Yunshan Pass with us?"
Wall blew on Sun Licheng's special tea, took a sip and spoke.
"What am I going to do, am I going to fight with you?"
Sun Licheng was puzzled.
"It's not a war. Because of this battle, many tribes will send troops to go, which is just right for you to find out the news. ”
Wall's face turned red as he spoke.
It's just to find out the news, where is the use of going to the front?
"Wall is still a real man. I guess this was another idea that his mother came up with. ”
Looking at Wall, whose face was flushed, Sun Licheng said secretly in his heart.
Although the Silver Moon Tribe has improved now, its foundation is too thin, and there are too few people who can fight, and Sun Licheng is just a very capable person, plus the wolf king and dog meat, it is definitely a force to be reckoned with. As long as Sun Licheng can follow Wall, he will definitely get involved in the battle, and then he can help the Silver Moon Tribe.
"Can you not go?"
After thinking about it, Sun Licheng shook his head. Since it was Wall who came in person, it is estimated that his mother has already made a decision, if he doesn't go, then it will be difficult to get the support of the Silver Moon tribe again, and the so-called trouble will only see the truth.
"No problem, I'll go with you. ”
Soon, Sun Licheng made a decision. The so-called no pay, no return, high risk represents high return, perhaps this war is an important opportunity for Sun Licheng to break the current deadlock.
"Great. ”
I thought Sun Licheng would refuse, but I didn't expect him to agree so happily, and Wall was very excited.
"By the way, when is the latest we can leave?"
Sun Licheng asked.
"Four days at the latest. This is the deadline given by the Xingyue Tribe. ”
Wall thought for a moment and replied.
"Good. You go back and report to the patriarch, and you will say what I said, starting tomorrow, I will command all the craftsmen and women in the tribe to prepare war materials. This is the premise of my departure, and I hope that the patriarch will definitely agree. ”
Since he wants to participate in the war, then he must exert the strength of the entire group, and Sun Licheng unceremoniously asks for rights. I believe that with the wisdom of the old patriarch, he will definitely agree.
After sending away Wall, who was still stunned, Sun Licheng sent Dog Meat and asked him to inform Mr. Skillful to prepare a large number of bronze materials. Sun Licheng is ready to refine bronze.
Early the next morning, Isidor came to the wooden house and told Sun Licheng that all the people of the tribe were under Sun Licheng's command. In the face of the impending war, this old guy is also aware of current affairs and does not continue to look for trouble.
Soon, except for the necessary logisticians, all the people of the Silver Moon Tribe were mobilized, even the little cabbage.
The men were responsible for building the bronze refining furnaces and coke ovens, and the women were responsible for collecting rattan, planks, and making rattan armor and shields.
When the bronze furnace was built, the wolf king began to bring in cartloads of copper ore and other materials. In order to gain time, Sun Licheng did not wait for the stove to dry naturally, so he forcibly lit the fire and let the stove dry as soon as possible. Although this would seriously shorten the life of the furnace, it was not worth the cost for the sake of war.
On this expedition, the Silver Moon Tribe will send one hundred and eighty strong soldiers, including one hundred and twenty warriors and sixty auxiliaries. For the Silver Moon Tribe, which only has more than six hundred people, it can be called an elite outfit.
Three days later, the fire in the bronze furnace was extinguished, and the weapons and equipment of the expedition personnel were completely new.
First of all, all the personnel were replaced with bronze weapons, including bronze greatswords, bronze knives, bronze axe guns, and bronze axes, and even the auxiliary personnel were replaced with spears with bronze spearheads.
Secondly, all personnel have a rattan armor, which is lined with fur, and there are bronze inserts inserted in the rattan armor to improve protection. In addition, each person had a rattan helmet, and the soldiers also had bronze neck guards and visorat attached to their helmets.
Again, all those who went on the expedition had a shield, and the shields of the soldiers were covered with bronze plates, which were effective against the attacks of bows and arrows.
In the end, Sun Licheng contributed all the carriages and asked everyone to put the supplies on them to ensure the physical strength of the soldiers.
It can be said that Sun Licheng provided everything he could do now, which made Wall very grateful, and even Eve was a little moved, saying that when the war ended, he would definitely increase his support for Sun Licheng.
In this way, after everyone's concerted efforts, the preparations for the expedition were completed.
At night, the moon was shining, and in the wooden house, Sun Licheng was drinking tea, and his fingers kept tapping on the table to think about things. It's going to leave tomorrow, and he's still taking stock of what's not ready.
At this time, the voice of the little cabbage came from outside the house: "Boss, can I come in?"
Sun Licheng was a little puzzled, although the little cabbage was so ugly that she had no desire, but she never entered her house at night, could there be something going on now?
"Come in. ”
After thinking about it, Sun Licheng said outside the house.
"Boss, can you not go into battle?"
As soon as he entered the house, Xiao Cabbage's words surprised Sun Licheng.