Looking at the bamboo raft suddenly floating on the lake and the people on it.
The Cicha tribesmen on the shore almost simultaneously screamed in terror.
But this was just the beginning. Amidst the screams of the Cicha tribesmen, like ghosts crying and wolves howling, green bamboo rafts one after another rushed out of the swamps and reed swamps along the river, floating on the wide blue lake, welcoming
Facing the morning glow, bathing in the morning mist, gently undulating and swaying with the waves, it is like a floating island, strongly stimulating the nerves of the Cicha people.
Xu Chen and others did not speak, but looked at the same large group of Cicha tribesmen standing on the shore across the large swamp beach from a distance.
The two sides are hundreds of meters apart. They seem to be very close, but they are like two different worlds.
Compared with the extremely relaxed and joyful mood of Xu Chen and others, all the Cicha tribesmen, including their great shaman, have gone blank. Their eyes are wide open, their mouths are wide, and their faces are dull. Their simple brains can no longer convey to their bodies the emotions in front of them.
Any explanation for this strange sight.
This was the most amazing and terrifying thing that any of them had ever seen in their lives, and they would never forget it until they died.
Because no one can understand or believe how these people can float so steadily on the lake.
What is the green thing under their feet? It is not a wild beast, nor a lake beast, nor a big fish. They are riding the waves as if they were walking on flat ground.
Are they gods?
Although such a reluctant explanation suddenly pops into my mind.
But before their downed brains could give their bodies a movement to express awe, a young boy's shout came from the wind on the lake.
"The green mountains will not change, the green waters will always flow, and we will see you again in the future for the Cicha tribe!"
"Raise the flag, blow the horn, and go home!"
On one of the largest bamboo rafts, three young men stood side by side. The Qinglong flag and the Wang flag wrapped on two slender wooden poles fluttered out with a roar, fluttering in the morning sun and the lake breeze.
A burly young man raised a golden horn and blew it.
"Woo~~~"
"Hey~ Go home, quack!"
All the hunters on the raft roared at the same time and began to swing their oars.
So in the eyes of the Cicha tribesmen on the shore, those long legs floating on the lake on the east and west sides appeared one after another, and with the sound of chants and cheers, they followed the water to the southeast of the wider lake.
By the time a group of Cicha tribesmen slowly came to their senses, they had already moved further and further away against the morning light and morning glow, and slowly merged into the vast mist of water and sky.
The water of Honghu Lake is rippling,
The shore of Honghu Lake is my hometown,
Early in the morning the boat goes out to cast the net,
Come back in the evening with a warehouse full of fish,
…
On the lake covered with golden light, as a row of bamboo rafts gradually moved away, the high-pitched singing voice of a young man could be faintly heard.
The tune of this song is strange, and the lyrics are even more incomprehensible, but in line with the vast lake where the water and sky are the same color, it has a refreshing feeling, and seems to have an incomparable excitement and heroism.
"Plop~"
Some people finally had their brains shut down and knelt down in fear and excitement to worship the bamboo raft as it receded. Gradually, more people followed suit and fell to the ground prostrate themselves.
The great witch finally recovered from his sluggishness. Looking at the bamboo raft and the vague and almost inaudible singing that had gone away, the great witch's staff in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter, and he sat down on the ground exhausted.
Not only did the Cicha tribe miss an opportunity to communicate with this powerful tribe, but because of her blind actions, she gained a powerful enemy for the Cicha tribe.
The words brought back by several injured hunters came to her mind. The other party originally wanted to have a good exchange and would teach them how to freely move around on the lake and fish.
She didn't take this sentence to heart before, she just thought it was an excuse for the other party to communicate, but she didn't expect it to be true.
“#￥@……”
After sitting paralyzed for a long time, the great witch suddenly came to his senses, got up, wielded his staff and headed towards the place where Xu Chen and others were cutting bamboo yesterday. A large group of people quickly gathered around him.
An hour later, a large group of people rushed to the edge of the bamboo forest and found that a large piece of bamboo at the foot of the mountain had been cut down and moved away. The ground was filled with bamboo branches and leaves, and broken stone knives and axes were scattered all over the ground. You could even see
A large amount of bark and other items twisted into ropes.
In the middle of this empty bamboo forest, there was a small bamboo raft made of bamboo branches on the ground. It was no more than a foot long and a hand wide, but the details looked very clear.
Under the bamboo raft, there was an animal skin with a map drawn in ink on it, marking Wulong River, Gonghuo Basin, Five Ghosts and other places that Xu Chen had explored, including this one.
Big Lake, there is a schematic diagram of a lake drawn on it, and there are also the three characters "Jicha Clan".
But unfortunately, this picture is like a heavenly book to this strange primitive tribe. Even if Xu Chen marked the southeast, northwest, and text on it, these abstract lines and the words on it are completely incomprehensible to the great shaman of the Cicha tribe.
She was very anxious, holding the map and turning it over and over.
Because she knew that what was painted on this animal skin was very important. As long as she understood the content on it, she might be able to solve the misunderstanding this time.
Otherwise, the next time the opponent comes again, the Cicha tribe will definitely face a disaster.
In addition, she also felt the kindness of the other party.
Because these people left behind bamboo models when they left, she quickly understood the principles behind them.
The other party cut down these bamboos, tied them together with bark, and finally turned them into a magical tool that could carry people and float on the water.
Just because of his recklessness and impulsiveness, the other party did not leave behind any fishing tools or methods.
Perhaps, this animal skin contains some communication messages left by the other party. As long as they are understood, this misunderstanding can be resolved and bring opportunities for peace and prosperity to the Cicha tribe.
I have already missed it once, and I must not miss it a second time.
…
This big lake is huge, far beyond Xu Chen's imagination.
Surrounded by low mountains, it looks like a huge gourd. There are several low islands in the center of the lake. Although it is winter, they are still lush and green because they are covered with thick bamboos.
It would be great if this lake was near the Ba tribe!
As he walked around several islands and looked at the bamboo forests all over the island, Xu Chen felt filled with regret.
But now that they have met, introduction is not a problem, so after staying away from the Cicha tribe, Xu Chen ordered to find a suitable place to dock on an island in the middle of the lake, and arranged for people to dig out some bamboo roots with shoots, and at the same time further inspected the bamboo rafts.
transformation processing.
In order to avoid a large-scale armed conflict with the Cicha tribe, these bamboo rafts were built in a hurry, and they were simply bundled and used. However, the length of the lake is estimated to be no less than a hundred miles, and the static lake water can only be shaken by paddling.
The oar moved very slowly, so it was necessary to set up the animal skin sail.
So a large group of people started chopping bamboo and digging bamboo roots on the island in the middle of the lake. Half a day later, the six modified bamboo rafts were pushed into the water again. After the animal skin sails were unfolded, they were blown by the northwest wind.
It happened to be heading southeast with the wind.
According to his speculation, there must be an outlet in the southeast of this large lake leading to the Wulong River.
The green bamboo rafts were arranged in a row, and the speed was indeed much faster under the northwest wind. They could maintain a high speed without paddling. So before the sun was about to set, we saw the mountains in front of us appearing.
There was a huge gap. Reflecting the setting sun, the vast expanse of blue water in the lake blended with the sky and the earth into a golden glow in a very far distance. It seemed that a large and colorful river could already be seen.
"嘢嚯~~"
The hunters let out loud cheers.
"Wow, what a big fish!"
The bamboo raft sailed into the river where the lake and the river meet, and countless big fish were seen constantly jumping out of the water, playing and chasing around the bamboo raft.
These fish are shaped like dolphins, either white or black, and the longest ones are probably four to five meters in size, just like whales in the sea.
Around the school of fish, there were overwhelming numbers of waterbirds following them, diving into the lake from time to time, grabbing big fish that were more than a foot long and flying into the air again.
In the sky, dozens of goshawks circled and screamed, sometimes swooping down to catch their last supper in the lake, beach and mountains.
Although it is winter, the sky is high and the ground is full of golden light, the blue waves are full of green, and the bamboo forests and miscellaneous trees grow mixed in the low mountains. There is a lush early autumn scenery, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Water is the source of all things. As long as there is abundant water anywhere, it will inevitably breed a prosperous and diverse group of animals and plants.
And this big lake is a huge treasure house of flora and fauna, with green mountains and green bamboos, prosperous fish and shrimps, flying birds like clouds, and rampant wild beasts. It is unique and breathtaking.
It's a pity that this place is not suitable for him to take root and develop at the moment, but in the future, this place will definitely be a prosperous land, but maybe it will be thousands of years later.
Xu Chen's face was full of sadness and reluctance, and he ordered to find a safe place to dock and camp.
Although this trip was difficult and tiring, it was very rewarding. It opened his eyes and excited his heart at the same time.
Between heaven and earth, there are vast and wild places everywhere, waiting for him to explore and discover.
But it's a pity that when I go back this time, I don't know how long it will be before I want to come back again.
The current traces of human beings seem so insignificant compared with this vast world.
The Cicha tribe, which has lived around this huge lake for countless thousands of years, is still stuck in the stage of eating grass and sleeping on skins. If there had not been the influence of more advanced foreign civilizations, it might still have been growing barbarically for thousands of years, and it would have been difficult.
They struggled to survive in this complex and harsh natural environment, and slowly learned to build houses, boats, fish, and farm.
But he believed that his arrival this time would definitely bring different gains to the Cicha clan.
This contact also opened a window for future exchanges between the two ethnic groups, greatly accelerating the integration and development of these strange ethnic groups.