Chapter 52: Using people to fish and kindness and power
The next day.
Chen Nuo sat on a chair, looking at the sparkling and gurgling stream, his eyes leisurely.
On the left and right, there were many tribesmen standing around, the most conspicuous of which were the captives from Hujia Village, who were now sitting on the ground with their hands and feet tied.
There were some seats next to Chen Nuo, where his uncle and some people of higher generation in the tribe sat.
However, two seats were vacant.
It seemed that they were left for someone.
The autumn wind was bleak, and although the sun was diffused, it was still a bit cold by the stream.
"Uncle, if it doesn't work, go back first. The plasters I gave you are not omnipotent. The most important thing is maintenance."
On the uncle's legs, there were two dog skin plasters, emitting bursts of warmth and protecting the knee bones.
"No, I'll just watch. This is a big deal. How can it work if I'm not here?"
The uncle was very stubborn on this point.
It seemed that being able to subdue other villages represented the rise of his own village.
Of course, in a sense, this was true.
In rural society, the concept of strength is very simple. If you can subdue other villages, your clan is awesome, and everyone will look up to you when you go out.
You have face.
Even when something happens in other villages, they will ask your clan to come and give justice, pleadings, and notarization.
How could my uncle miss such a thing?
Chen Nuo persuaded him twice and then stopped talking.
He drank another cup of tea, tasting the bitter and slightly sweet tea in his mouth, feeling a little depressed.
How delicious it would be if I put some sugar in it, or squeezed some fruit juice.
Yes.
When the family develops, can't I enjoy it?
No.
All the delicious food and drinks must be arranged!
Just when Chen Nuo was wandering in the world, Chen Li ran over.
"Chief, the two village chiefs are here, and will be here soon."
"Oh, how many people?"
"There are eight or nine people from Xiaoshan Village, and three people from Shang'ao Village."
"Okay, arrange a welcome."
It's called a welcome, but given the current situation, everyone doesn't really care.
Just line up a few pairs of people to express their welcome.
Of course, if it were a good year in the past, it would be more troublesome than this.
Chen Nuo also met the village chiefs of the two villages at this moment.
The village chief of Xiaoshan Village looked like a little old man, hunched over, but his complexion was okay, a very ordinary person.
The one from Shang'ao Village was different. Oh, my goodness, not only was this village chief tall and strong, but even the two people he brought were big guys, and their eyes were slightly cruel.
Killed people.
And more than one!
While Chen Nuo was observing, they were also observing Chen Nuo and others.
The number of people was not a big deal... Although there were not as many as the Chen family, their own people were actually not few.
But, weapons, there were actually knives and swords?
Did the Chen family get rich?
And those leather armors...
It seems that the seal and the rumor are true.
The Chen family really got in touch with the government and got the power to collect money and grain.
It's incredible...
When they saw the silly Chen Yong, the people in Xiaoshan Village didn't react much, but the people in Shangao Village changed their faces.
Finally, the most eye-catching Chen Nuo.
No one else.
He sat in the main seat, proclaiming who he was without a doubt.
But, he is too young.
Chen Nuo stood up with a smile on his face, "The two clan leaders came to me in their busy schedule..."
Chen Nuo wanted to say some polite words, but saw that the two of them looked a little at a loss.
The words changed, "Come, both of you sit down, I asked someone to invite you here to discuss something."
This time the words were much more vulgar and easier to understand.
"..."
After a few simple words.
Chen Nuo still didn't say what he was going to do, but asked everyone to watch a show first.
Papa!
As the applause rang out, members of the Chen clan immediately stood up, untied the Hu captives and drove them to the stream.
"What is this?"
"Hey, these people are all surnamed Hu. Some time ago, they came to try to rob, but were captured. According to the rules of this village, if the Hu family ransomed them, or if someone of high moral character interceded, they could be released. But I think you two are also aware of the fact that the Hu Village was destroyed."
"So, the decision-making power of these people belongs to me, is that okay?"
Chen Nuoyan smiled.
The two village heads looked at each other and nodded.
In this village, force is sometimes very naked.
What's more, a group of people who went to sneak attack and rob others were captured. This kind of dishonorable thing, even if they died, no one would say anything!
"It just so happens that strange fish are rampant in this Xiaochen Creek, so I will give them a chance to atone for their sins."
"If the strange fish can be lured out, then my Chen family will forgive this man's deeds."
Both of them smiled, "Patriarch Chen is magnanimous, it is really their blessing!"
Chen Nuo smiled.
Afterwards.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the captives of the Hu family began to go into the water one by one.
According to what Chen Nuo had observed before, at this time, the probability of strange fish appearing in this creek is relatively high.
It is quite cold at this time in autumn, and the creek water is even more so.
If you soak in the water for a long time, you will definitely die!
Even if you don't die, you will be left with a series of irreversible sequelae.
Under such circumstances, the Hu prisoners were groping in the stream and tinkering with wooden sticks in their hands.
There is nothing they can do now.
The Chen family is powerful and what can a group of prisoners do?
Especially, they already know what happened in Hujiacun these days.
The village has been destroyed... Haha... The village has been destroyed... Yandang Mountain bandits!
A group of people without hope can only place their hope on their enemies.
sad.
only.
There are five people who are different.
Although they were also looking for fish, their eyes were always on Scar, and their eyes were full of hatred. Unfortunately, Scar seemed to have noticed something, and he always stayed away from them.
Chen Nuo observed this keenly.
Suddenly he said, "Whoever can capture that strange fish, I will not only forgive his fault, but I will also grant him a request that is not excessive."
? ?
The Chen family members looked at each other in shock, but no one objected. Anyway, the Hu family was finished and could not afford to make trouble.
In Chen Nuo's eyes, the eyes of those five people seemed to become extremely bright.
soon.
These people seemed to have discovered something.
"ah!!"
thump! !
A big fish that was eight feet long, with a bony protrusion on its forehead, and a green moss-covered body, jumped out suddenly and hit a person accurately.
puff!
Blood spurted from the mouth, and the sound of cracking bones was mixed with the water waves.
Blood floated on the water, staining a large area red, but the man's body had disappeared into the stream.
All this happened very quickly. Except for Chen Nuo, no one could see clearly what the fish looked like. They just saw a shadow. It hit the person to death with great force and dragged him into the water.
For a while.
Everyone was speechless.
