Chapter 209 Discussing the Control of Food
After the grain harvest came, Chen Dong gathered the chiefs of each tribe together. Although they were very surprised to get the grain, when autumn came, winter was not far away. In the next few months, the problem of how to survive the winter was solved uniformly.
"Today, the chiefs of your tribes were summoned here to check how well you prepared for the wintering problem of your tribes. This matter must be solved in a single step. In the past, it didn't matter how many people in your tribe died of cold, but this year, you can't die from one person. You are the chiefs of each tribe, so you must do this."
Not to mention that the people from these tribes have integrated into the State of Chen, but they have not yet integrated into it. Since they all moved with Chen Dong, Chen Dong has to take responsibility for theirs.
"You must first verify whether the food you have harvested can be eaten by your tribe throughout the winter. If possible, you must also estimate whether the food you have saved can be eaten by your tribe until the autumn of the next year."
These chiefs have just come into contact with food, so Chen Dong needs to help them take into account all the problems they can think of.
"There is also the meat of each tribe. Although there is already food, meat still needs to be eaten continuously, so that you can keep your health. All your tribes have just raised wild animals in captivity, and they should be familiar with them after a few months. If your tribe currently has wild animals for you to eat, you can hurry up and go to the forest in these days.
The third problem is to seize the time to solve the problem of the house and build it quickly. When it is cold, it cannot reach one person or one room, but it is also necessary to allow all tribes to have a place to avoid the cold."
Although it is more difficult to build a house in winter, you can still continue to work as long as it doesn’t snow. However, working in winter is very hard.
After Chen Dong finished talking about all he had prepared, he asked again: "You have something to say, just tell me!"
These tribal chiefs moved here with Chen Dong, but under great pressure. If the Chen State could not give everything they promised to their tribe members, then their chief would have lost his prestige.
Especially the chief of the Black Water Tribe. If it weren't for the chiefs of the other tribes, they wouldn't have moved here so smoothly. If the result is disappointing, they will not only be scolded by the tribe members of their own tribe, but also by the tribe members of other tribes.
The first person to speak was the Chief of the Black Water Department. As soon as he opened his mouth, he expressed his gratitude to Chen Dong.
Chen Dong did not expect that the first sentence the chief of the Black Water Department would say would be to thank him, but Chen Dong has been thanked enough since he got here, so he didn't care much about their gratitude.
Unexpectedly, after the Chief of the Black Water Ministry expressed his gratitude to Chen Dong, people from several other tribes also thanked him for coming.
What can Chen Dong say in front of so many people? He can only say: "There is no need to say much about thanks. The situation in Chen State is the result of your joint efforts."
"King Ping, we did much more in the past than we are now, but when did we feel so comfortable?"
Since these tribe chiefs have said this, Chen Dong naturally won’t continue to say the humble words.
"If you really want to thank me, I really have something I need to agree to by you tribe chiefs, and even everyone in Chen State."
Chen Dong was a little embarrassed to speak. After all, he didn't put much effort into planting these foods, but now he has to control other people's food. Not to mention that everyone in Chen would not agree easily, even among the chiefs of these tribes, there would probably be some objections.
But whether it is wine or ink, once Ming Dynasty will have great benefits to everyone in Chen State.
"King Ping, just say something. We will agree no matter what. If someone in the tribe doesn't respond, then the subordinates will be responsible for convinceing them." The chief of the Tiger Division said carelessly.
The chief of the Tiger tribe cannot take the lead among these tribe chiefs. Although he said this, he may not necessarily keep his word. However, Chen Dong felt quite comfortable when the chief of the Tiger tribe could agree so happily.
The chiefs of the other tribes had a serious expression and did not express their opinions immediately. They were also worried that Chen Dong's proposal would be difficult for them to accept. If this is true, then if they agree now, wouldn't it be a bit embarrassing if they can't fulfill it?
But they were also wrong. If Chen Dong really wanted to enforce it, they would really not agree.
The chiefs of these tribes actually understand that although they are still chiefs among their tribes, they have no absolute right to speak even to their own tribes. This is the only disadvantage of following Chen Dong to move here.
Having said this, Chen Dong naturally had to speak boldly, "I know very well how difficult it is for you to grow these grains. In fact, when I talked about this problem, I was also a little embarrassed."
The more Chen Dong was so hesitant, the more nervous the chiefs of several tribes became. Especially the chief of the Tiger Tribe. He regretted that he had promised so easily that Chen Dong could speak out so hard. How difficult it would be for these tribes to implement? If they did not agree, would Chen Dong be so frustrated with their tribe?
The chiefs of these tribes are particularly aware that if their tribe wants to grow stronger than they are now, they must rely on Chen Dong and just follow him.
There is a reason for Chen Dong to suck like this. He wanted those tribal chiefs to scare themselves first, and magnify Chen Dong's requirements several times in his mind. After Chen Dong said that he was just using the remaining food, they would naturally agree easily.
The cultivation of these grains relies on plowing oxen and iron farm tools. In history, there are many grains produced by plowing oxen and iron farm tools that support, and now how many people need to be supported.
Therefore, in addition to the planting required for the year, the grain harvested this year was not only for the year to be planted, but also for the grain of Chen who borrowed the seeds, but also handed over some to Chen's granary. Even so, each tribe can still have some left in addition to the tribes who can let their stomachs eat.
So the current food is not a scarce thing for Chen State.
"You also know that I have already tinted out the paper, but I still need ink to write on the paper, and the production of ink requires food."
When those tribal chiefs heard Chen Dong talk about food, they immediately became nervous. They followed Chen Dong to come here thousands of miles away for food. What's more, if it weren't for the food that they could eat, why would the tribal chiefs be restricted by Chen State?
When these tribe chiefs were nervous, Chen Dong quickly said: "Also, I want to use the winter time to make wine. This thing can keep the cold and relieve worries."
After Chen Dong finished speaking, several tribal chiefs looked at each other and exchanged their inner thoughts with their eyes.
Liang did not participate in the exchanges between those tribe chiefs. After these years, more of what she does every day is to bring the women in the tribe to textile. She rarely participates in the Yangshe Second Division. Now she has some say in the Yangshe Second Division.
But she herself knew that the people of Yangshe Second Division were completely the only ones who were Chen Dong and Ma. Chen Dong requisitioned grain for other tribes. The people of Yangshe Second Division might have some opinions, but if the food Chen Dong requisitioned was for herself, the people of Yangshe Second Division would never complain.
Chapter completed!