Chapter 198 Maoqi is in prison, and Gushan has completely changed
"Kneel down." Mao Qi was thrown into a spacious and bright tent, and fell onto his back, followed by a burst of scolding from all around.
Mao Qi struggled and was about to get up, but suddenly there was a sharp pain in the crooks of his feet, and his whole body fell to the ground uncontrollably.
For a moment, a surge of anger arose in Mao Qi's heart, but before this anger could express itself, it was suppressed by the desire to survive.
"Boy, you are very brave, you dare to go against my Shankui tribe." Shanba glanced at Mao Qi, and when he spoke, his tone was threatening.
After hearing the question, Mao Qi's mentality quickly returned to normal, and he quickly knelt on the ground upright. Then he pretended to be frightened and replied: "Sir, I don't dare to go against you.
Although it was his first time to encounter such an embarrassing experience, Mao Qi's tempered character was far higher than that of his peers. Otherwise, under the continuous insults and intimidation, his mentality would have collapsed long ago.
"I don't dare! I don't dare to be caught here." Looking at Mao Qi's still slightly immature face, Shan Ba didn't think he had the courage to come for a sneak attack. His tone softened a little, but he secretly added
Some level of coercion.
"The young one is just a businessman. I was robbed of everything a few days ago, so I had to prepare to beg for food along the way home. Because I had no money, I had to sleep outside. I didn't want a group of people to rob me of the rations I begged for again.
They forced me to run towards the adults' team with a bow and arrow, and then I was caught by the adults' team. I just wanted to survive and never thought about going against the adults." Mao Qi said pitifully.
Mao Qi's words reminded Shan Ba of the battle with the ancient mountain tribe not long ago. It seemed that there was a businessman. Thinking about it carefully, there was no flaw.
"You think I can believe you just based on your words." Shan Ba sat back in his seat, his eyes casually glanced at Mao Qi, and his tone seemed to have lost its patience.
"The National People's Congress, the younger one is just a businessman. Apart from knowing a little arithmetic and knowing some Chinese characters, he knows nothing else. How can he have the capital to go against a team of hundreds of people." Mao Qi continued to explain. However, he deliberately
He mentioned his strengths in his words.
"You are stubborn, right? You think I would believe that a helpless person dares to run a business alone. Come on, drag me down here." Shan Ba glared at Mao Qi fiercely and gave the order coldly.
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Looking at the fierce mountain bully, Mao Qi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, because Mao Qi knew that since the other party had shifted the focus to whether he was a businessman, it meant that the other party had eliminated any suspicion of hostility.
"Your Excellency, you don't know. The risk of running a business these days is extremely high. You are risking your life. If it weren't for the fact that you can't survive, who would be willing to run a business." Seeing the guard walking towards him, Mao Qi quickly argued.
"If you're still quibbling, take me out and chop him up." Shanba was furious, slapping his hands heavily on the table and yelling.
Seeing Shan Ba's furious look, Mao Qi felt even more relaxed. Because Mao Qi knew that the other party just wanted to prove whether he was really running a business. As for whether he would really kill him, as long as the other party was not a madman, Mao Qi would
Dare to take a gamble.
"Sir, the rules of running a business are to run as businessmen as many as you can survive. You must not name your companions or harm the family of the deceased. I am the only one left in our caravan. Your Excellency is aware of this." The guard mentioned it.
In his hands, Mao Qizhen was a little afraid to gamble, and quickly took advantage of the last opportunity to explain.
At the same time, Mao Qi is secretly preparing to lift the seal.
"Hmph! Take him down here and watch him closely. When this operation is over, I will pry open his mouth myself." Shan Ba waved his hand and changed his decision.
But from what Mao Qi heard, he temporarily saved his life again.
Being locked up in the house again, Mao Qi's heart completely calmed down. Because from this moment on, everything outside has nothing to do with him. Except for his own life and death, he can't change anything. This is Mao Qi's first
For the first time, I felt that my destiny was no longer in my hands.
But the world did not calm because of Mao Qi's absence. That night, everyone in the Gushan tribe was exhausted and managed to escape from death; the Shankui tribe tried their best but returned empty-handed. But no matter what the outcome, everyone tried their best,
Even Mao Qi, who is behind bars, is still struggling to survive.
At dawn, when everything was supposed to wake up, everything seemed extraordinarily calm. Mao Qi saved his life and was taken back to the Shankui tribe as a trophy.
For Shanba, although the encirclement and suppression failed and a few people were killed, it did not have much impact on the Shankui tribe, not to mention that they captured a businessman who knew arithmetic, which is not a big deal.
Made up for some losses.
"Tuyu and Maoqi, why didn't you come back with you?" Just as the ancient mountain tribe was immersed in the joy of harvest and victory, Tuba was anxious to inquire about Maoqi's whereabouts.
"He, in order to protect us, Tuji and the others..." Tuyu said reproachfully.
"Tuji, haven't they already come back?" Tuba's voice rose a bit because of his anxiety.
The sudden noise made the surrounding area quiet, and everyone's eyes instantly focused on Tuba.
"What happened to Tubal? I just lost a slave. Is there any need to be so anxious?"
"Local chicken, local chicken..." Tuba had no intention of explaining to everyone. Finding the whereabouts of Mao Qi was the most important thing at this time.
"Captain Tuba, I, I'm here..." Tuji hesitated and stood out from the team.
"Tuji, where is Maoqi..." Tuba jumped to Tuji's side in a few steps and asked eagerly.
"He, he stayed to cover...I don't know where he is." Tuba's expression and behavior were like an angry beast, which made Tuba feel very nervous.
"Tuba, what happened?" Seeing Tuba's anxious expression, someone also asked worriedly.
"Maoqi, don't you know that Maoqi has not come back?" Tuba seemed to be possessed, his tone full of questioning and dissatisfaction.
"Who is Mao Qi?" Some people in the tribe who did not know the situation began to inquire about Mao Qi's situation.
"It seems like he is his slave."
"Tuba, he's just a slave. As long as he has food, there's no need to worry." Obviously, this group of people was not a guard, and they didn't know the details of Mao Qi, so they sincerely comforted Tuba.
"Slave, that's easy to say..." Tubal turned his spear and roared to the crowd comforting him. But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted.
"Shut up, everyone." The village guard shouted loudly, making everyone shut up, and then continued: "Although Mao Qi is a slave, in order to cover us and the entire hunting team, his whereabouts are unknown, so he can do something for the tribe.
Such a sacrifice makes him no different from his fellow tribesmen. I hereby declare that Mao Qi is no longer a slave of our tribe, nor is he your slave of Tuba. He is a tribesman of ours."
The village guard's words gave everyone a new understanding of Tubal. At the same time, it also made the anxious Tubal calm down a little.
"I never thought that a slave could be so righteous. No wonder Tubal was so eager to find him." Cun Fang's words soon had an effect on everyone. Tubal's words of persuasion also changed immediately.
"Yes, Mao Qi is a good person. If I could see him again and have wine, I would definitely give him a toast."
"Tubal, follow me." The village guard walked to Tubal and said seriously.
"Village Defense, Mao Qi hasn't come back?" Although he was anxious, Tuba did not dare to completely ignore the Village Defense.
The village defense did not pay attention to Tubal, but took him to the tribal meeting hall.
Looking at the unsmiling elders in the hall and feeling the serious atmosphere in the hall, Tubal's impatience quickly calmed down.
"Sit!" The village guard sat down in his seat, and then motioned for Tubal to sit down as well.
"Tuba, do you know why I asked you to come?" Murafang said in a calm tone, but looked extremely serious.
The formal and serious atmosphere made Tubal very uncomfortable. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out, so he had to shake his head as an answer.
"Now, it should be the time to celebrate the harvest and victory, but I am not happy, just like Tubal, so I have gathered everyone together to prepare to eliminate the uneasiness in my heart. Everyone here may not know something,
This hunt surprised me, I was surprised by the changes in Tuba, and even more surprised by the existence of Maoqi. Although Tuba and Maoqi were the biggest contributors to this hunt, the experience and lessons learned from this hunt were the biggest gain, because
These experiences and lessons are enough to change the future of the Gushan Tribe. Our Gushan Tribe has been strong for hundreds of years, proud for hundreds of years, and depressed for hundreds of years. The reason why it is strong is because our ancestors sacrificed their lives; the reason why we are proud is that
The predecessors did not want to make progress; the reason why we are in decline is that we stick to the old rules. Nowadays, the open and secret fights between the various tribes are constantly escalating. The Shankui tribe is openly hostile to us and targets us everywhere. Tolerance is cowardice. Today I want to announce to you,
The Gushan Tribe Guard will be renamed the Gushan Army, and Tuba will be the commander-in-chief of the Gushan Army. I hope that the Gushan Army can regain its former glory."
With a complicated mood, Tubal couldn't sit still; he had never participated in such a serious and solemn meeting, and he was a little absent-minded. But when the village guard finished his last sentence, Tubal's thinking suddenly stopped and he became stiff and refused to listen.
handle.
The meeting hall immediately fell silent, and none of the elders present objected.
"Village defense, I...I can't do it." After the entire meeting hall was silent for several minutes, a voice finally said hesitantly.
"Tuba, no one is born strong. I trust you, just like you trusted Mao Qi." The village guard was not angry because of Tuba's rejection, but instead gave meaningful advice. In contrast to his previous domineering style.
It's like he's become a different person.
"But, but I have no experience..." Tuba said subconsciously, suppressing his wildly beating heartbeat.
"Tuba, if the Gushan people want to survive, they can only rely on themselves. Others can help us for a while, but they can't help us forever. I believe in your ability and I also believe in Mao Qi's vision." Cun Fang said solemnly.
"Cun Fang is right. Mao Qi cannot stay in the ancient mountain tribe forever. And I can't live up to his expectations for me. No matter whether I have confidence or not, and no matter how difficult the future is, I will persevere..." Cun Fang said.
The defensive words went straight to Tubal's heart, causing Tubal to calm down quickly and keep cheering himself up in his heart.
"With Mao Qi's wisdom and ability, we will definitely be able to turn danger into good fortune. If you have another chance to meet again, what kind of scene do you hope it will be." Seeing that his words had an effect, the village guard said while the iron was hot.
"No matter what, I won't let him down." Tuba suddenly stood up and said to himself with a focused expression. "Maoqi, you will definitely be surprised when we meet again."??