Survival In the World of Beasts

Fortunately, Bai Hu is still a little winked. Now everyone has just come back. It is just when he is busy. The female next to him is obviously a little uncomfortable. He whispered and majestic "Woo" a few times, it seems that he It seems that there is still some prestige among young people, or can everyone understand Baihu's protection of shortcomings?

In short, after Bai Hu said hello, these young people laughed and laughed and then dispersed. A female with chestnut hair was still turning around and looking at Li Shizhen curiously, but she was caught by the same chestnut hair beside him. The companion dragged away.

Li Shizhao saw that these two females had the same chestnut hair and chestnut eyes, they were very similar to Blue Eminem, and their appearance was almost exactly the same, but their temperaments and expressions were very different. They should be Lan Eminem. child? That should be Baihu's relatives?

Bai Hu didn't seem to care about the two females who left either, turned his head and rubbed Li Zhixun triumphantly, with a look on his face, "Well done well, give me a look.

Li Shizhao smiled. Is it really because of appearance? Why does this big cat become so cute after changing its tiger shape? Forget it, this big cat still has a conscience. He really doesn't like being watched. He scratched the big cat's chin, and the two of them packed up the things to be moved and prepared to transport them to the warehouse. Bai Hu's clothes were also collected by Li Shizhao, ready to take them back to the room later.

Probably because the north is warmer and the south is colder, most of the stone houses built are in the north, and the warehouses are basically in the south, close to Taniguchi, so things arrived without much effort.

In the storeroom, the eminems were halfway through packing, and they seemed surprised to be discussing something around them.

Li Shizhao and Baihu also leaned over to take a look. Li Shizhao was also taken aback. It seems that these two teams really brought a lot of amazing things back this time, except for a lot of ivory, large pieces of fur, hard animal bones, There are even large pieces of fish bones, a lot of salt, and even a small amount of cloth and pottery.

It seems that the salt in the valley should have been brought back when the annual team returns, and these animal skins, ivory, animal bones should be brought back for processing and turned into weapons and tools. As for the cloth and pottery, I have never seen the amulets who stayed behind in the surrounding valleys. It can be seen that they brought them back this time.

What is even more curious about Li Zhizong is the place where these things are produced. Obviously no one in the valley knows how to make pottery and weave cloth. Li Zhizhao himself does not know how. If he is allowed to explore, maybe give him some time, and he can be rough. After all, the pottery is made of clay, and the raw materials for weaving come from cotton, hemp and silk, which are mainly woven from warp and weft threads. Li Shizhen still knows this.

But the surface of this yellow pottery is smooth. Although the pattern on it is simple, it is made very fine. Obviously the craftsmanship is extremely mature. The fabric feels like hemp and cotton, light and soft, and it is estimated to be very breathable and sweat-absorbent. It will be worn in summer. It is indeed much better than animal skins. If Li Shizhao was allowed to develop these things, he might not be able to do so in a short while.

The eminems are admiring these exquisite things, and the eminems of the tiger clan are introducing the benefits of these things and how they changed to these things at that time. Li Shizhao finally understood that these are the things the Tigers exchanged from the far east. It seems that there should be a more advanced civilization over there, not only making pottery and weaving, but even holding elementary exchanges. Activities, these things were all exchanged by the tiger clan for animal skins and prey.

The Tiger’s Eminem said that this pottery is good-looking, but it’s not as good as wooden utensils. I don’t know why the leader wants to change it. As for the fabric is very soft, it’s good to wear in summer, but it’s a pity that it’s changed too little. The other party wanted too many prey and didn't want to change it too much. It is estimated that even a piece of clothing could not be made, and it would be reluctant to wear it. The Eminem of the wolf clan next to him shook his head, saying that if the cloth was worn on the north side of their hunting, it would be even better, not warm, not as durable as animal skins.

Li Zhizhen listened to black lines, and saw the surrounding Eminem nodding his head vigorously in agreement. Li Zhizhen was silent. These things that marked the level of civilization in the history of human civilization were so despised. He was so despised. The place of origin of the stuff was in silence.

However, Li Shizhao suddenly reflected on why the people in the valley must recognize these things? They can’t make pottery by themselves, so they don’t have to be dropped when they are exchanged, and they need to be used carefully even in the valley. The significance of being a luxury product is far greater than a practical product. For those people who want to go hunting, orcs, in order to **** food from other predators, they often eat raw food. Females often just roast the food and eat it immediately. For those who need to move frequently To say, bringing a pottery is simply a burden.

This and the fabric is even more, although summer can absorb sweat and soft, but can it be warmer than animal skin in winter? That Eminem is right. They often hunt outside, and the orcs keep their animal shape for a long time. Why do they need cloth? When hunting in the wild, any tree branch was torn apart with the click of a hook. Li Shizhen’s tattered T-shirt was the best example, and it was far less durable than the Tyrannosaurus leather jacket he later wore.

Before they have mastered the technology of these things, or at the current stage, these things themselves do not have much meaning to them.

Why are their inventions emphasized like that in history, Li Shizhao thought silently, he suddenly realized that he was stupid, because these things are things that people can only think about when the productive forces have developed to a certain stage. Because they reflect people’s living standards, it does not mean that they can directly improve living standards.

In the current hunting stage of the life of the orcs, what needs to be done is to develop productivity and find more food, or to produce more food. Thinking of the Golden Finger Shuangwen that he was watching at a certain point, the hero made a pottery in the past, and he conquered all of it by making a pottery and pouring a cloth. Li Shizhen smiled unkindly.

Bai Hu watched Li Shizhen’s expression from surprise to dumbfounding, to the unkind smile at the end, and shook her head helplessly. This female was like this sometimes, she didn’t know what she was thinking, she was immersed in herself. The expressions in the world are particularly rich.

Everyone looked around for a while, and then they all dispersed to do their own things. After all, so many people have just returned, and they need to rest after a long journey. The Amappas in the valley need to arrange to clean up their residences, and prepare for this at night. Multi-person dinner.

Li Zhizhen and Bai Hu also went back to the room since, Li Zhizhen collected a lot of questions, and wanted to ask Bai Hu carefully. After washing up as usual, Bai Hu changed his shape and put on his clothes.

Li Shizhen looked at him suspiciously, and couldn't help but asked: "Lan Eminem or Yu Eminem, which one is your Eminem?"

Bai wiped his wet hair, turned his head and looked at Li Zhixun with a sly smile: "Guess?"

Li Zhizhu:...

Why did this guy's evil taste come back as soon as he changed his human form!

Bai handed the animal skins on his hands to Li Zhizhu, and I'll tell you the expression on your face as you wipe my hair.

Li Zhizhu:...

Why did this guy's skin become thicker as soon as he changed his shape? ! When the tiger was in the shape of a tiger, at any rate, he still sold cute, but now the human shape is sold directly!

Li Zhizun reluctantly took the animal skins and let Bai sit on the bed. He stood up and wiped the uncle's hair with resignation.

Li Zhizhu's hand is much lighter than Bai himself. He does things carefully, slowly soaking up the water before wiping, and his movements are slow and regular.

Bai squinted comfortably, before slowly saying, "I was not born in the valley. I fled to the mouth of the valley when I was a child. They saved me and raised me. They are all my Eminems. "

Li Zhizhen was originally wiping his white hair intently, listening to him by the way, but after Bai said these words, his movements could no longer continue.

Li Shizhao slowly removed the animal skins. Under the bright fire, he could see messy silver hair, a lazy expression and a pair of clear blue eyes between his messy forehead. Those eyes stared at him, seemingly straight. Look straight into his heart.

Li Shizhao would never think that this white tiger was not even a child of this ethnic group, but was only adopted by them to grow up. His hands trembled slightly, and Yang Apa's words and Lan Amu's words seemed to circle in his mind.

"Look, this is when Bai came to the clan. I still remember what he was like at that time."

"No, it's so fast. At that time, that little guy was not much bigger than Ash."

It turned out that this was all about Xiao Baihu being adopted by the valley. At that time, he was only a little older, a little older than Ash, so he had to trek alone in this vast snowy area, and a child had to survive alone in the snowy field, and had to face hunger, cold, and even predation like a terrifying beast alone. It takes more than wisdom and courage to survive in vain, and it needs God’s blessing even more!

Li Zhizhen felt a bit tingling in his heart, and these calm and clear eyes made him unable to speak for a while. No matter what kind of comfort, he would be obviously weak in the face of real pain. The family affection he thought he could enjoy when he was born in vain turned out to be the generosity of two kind-hearted eminems. They not only gave Bai a place to stay. , And even gave Bai double the maternal love and care. Seeing the true feelings revealed when they meet again, who would think that they are not biological mothers and children?

Because of this, Bai would leave silently back then. He already owes such a heavy nurturing grace to the valley, how can he let the four Apaams work hard for him when he grows up; and because of this, Bai is talented. Will miss this place like that after leaving. Just for this sincere family love given without asking for the reason, even if thousands of miles away, wandering wanderers will be nostalgic for their homeland forever.

If it weren't for them back then, would it be that the little white tiger could not even be adopted by the valley, and he would not have the chance to meet the person in front of him, Li Shizhen. Li Zhizhu's eyelashes had a little water vapor, and he blinked quickly to make his vision clearer.

Bai is already healthy and healthy and growing up peacefully. Even if he couldn't become a human being and lived in the south, he was a powerful king of the jungle at that time. Although he was lonely, he never banished himself.

And now Bai, Li Zhizhen stared at these open, sparse, clear and innocent blue eyes. Now Bai can face his past so openly, and even tell his own past in this way, he is already an upright and upright person. Facing all the man who bears everything.

Everything is fine, isn't it? Bai has returned alive to the valley that saved him and raised him. Maybe not every story has a good beginning, maybe not everyone has a lucky birth, but as long as we don't exile ourselves, one day, at least our hearts can be so open and bright.

As for what made him need someone to live in the snowy field at a young age, where are his parents, real relatives, and clansmen? Li Shizhao looked at the open and clear eyes in front of him, for no reason. At this moment, Li Shizun Very sure, as long as he asks, Bai will tell him personally.

But those memories that might be painful or regrettable, Li Shizhao didn't want Bai to think about it again in this life. Li Shizhao couldn't bear it, and he didn't want to mention it from his own mouth. Li Shizhao suddenly felt that those are no longer important, and now Bai, here, is enough.

Bai did not miss every look of the female in front of him. However, Bai saw the shock, pain, and sadness in the female's eyes, but finally he saw a big smile by accident. His black eyes were as deep as water washed by water. And clear, as if all injuries can be contained and cured, as if all the past can be deeply buried, staring at this person, this smile, and these eyes in fascination.

Bai had no longer cared about the past, so he could say it frankly, but he cared that the female in front of him knew his past, so he preferred to speak for himself. When it comes to telling everything, Bai is not uneasy. However, he did not expect that the people in front of him could give him so much tolerance and surprise.

Bai Qing couldn't help but stretched out his arms to embrace Li Zhizheng, and he hugged the person in front of him tightly. It turns out that there really is such a person in the world who can share his pain and bear his past, and he can be as spiritual as his own heart. At that moment, put down all those heavy things and move forward calmly. It turns out that there is such a person in the world who doesn't care about those things. He sees only himself, only himself.

Bai sighed softly. It turned out that he was more fortunate than he had imagined. God has given him back all that he has owed him.

Li Shizun was startled slightly, he hesitated a little, but in the end he reached out his hand and gently embraced Bai in his arms.

At this moment, it seemed that there was something that Li Shizhen had been evading and ignoring all the time. Li Shizhen understood that he might no longer be able to escape and ignore it.

It seems that since that day, something of tacit understanding has grown quietly, but neither of the two mentioned it. Time still flows quietly like a peaceful river, but it washes out traces in some people's hearts silently.

Back in this safe valley, the orcs all relaxed their nerves that collapsed outside, no longer need to be on guard all day, one after another, the males all switched human forms, and Li Shizhao rarely saw it dangling in the valley. The tigers and snow wolves in China have many young strange faces.

So many young people come back, obviously, it is also good for Li Shizhao. Many young people get together and it is inevitable to have more frequent exchanges. They are different from the old people in the valley. They are more quiet and just work quietly. For life or something, young people like to join in the fun, and everyone is kindly curious about the females brought back by the white tiger.

The surveying work of Li Zhizheng and Bai has also been widely watched, but these young orcs are very friendly and did not cause any trouble to Li Zhizhen's work. Instead, they help out from time to time. At this time, the pine fruit is not yet mature. The young males take turns out to hunt with the hunting team led by Chiapa and Qingapa, and they have a lot of leisure time to squander. As for the females, except for a few stomachs Those who have already rallied, others are also happy to blend into this work.

Li Shizhao became familiar with these young people too. For example, Lan Emu’s twin sons, a pair of females about the same age as Li Shizhao, his brother is called Ache, his younger brother is called Aman, and Ache’s temperament is very similar to him. Eminem, speaking in a calm and gentle manner, Ah Man, perhaps because she is a female and the youngest child in the family, she has a bit of direct and straightforward energy but does not make people feel arrogant and self-willed.

Bai’s two best males, Li Shizhao can now be named. The Tiger’s name is Yong. He is a very bold man. He works neatly and cleanly. The Wolf family’s is called Xiao. He is also a thoughtful man. Flexible, he is the one who reacted fastest in the crowd except for Bai.

At the same time, he is familiar with the language, from morning to night, it is difficult for Li Shizhao to be unfamiliar, at least now there are no obstacles in daily conversation.

With the demand for the advancement of surveying work, the simple counting class set up by Mr. Li Shizhao spread among the young people in the valley. However, there are always endless questions: "Azhao, why is one horizontal and the other is Two horizontal, three horizontal, four is such a frame?" Xiao will always be the first to find the problem.

"..."

"That's right, this is weird." Ah Man is the one who always thinks everything is wrong.

"Then use four horizontal lines..." Li Shizun held his forehead silently. He should be thankful that he didn't teach Arabic numbers, let alone numbers above five.

"Then four and one more, how should I write this, one more horizontal line, if it continues so much, will this be a bit too much?" A Che has a more thorough temper and a more thoughtful mind.

"Then use a vertical..." Li Shizhao felt that his bottom line of compromise was constantly refreshing. It was clearly "1", but it should be used for "five" or something, not too tragic.

After watching the whole process, Bai Zai held his arms and laughed so hard. When he was studying numbers, Li Shizhen was not so kind to make changes. Now he is embarrassed by various problems. Without retreating step by step, Bai silently felt that the years of hard work he had been studying didn't seem to be so hard anymore.

Yong is rather simple and honest. Everyone says what it is. He just listens to it, but he doesn't lose a bit of it. Actions speak louder than words. Li Shizhao, who has never loved all kinds of problems, said that he is more comfortable with this style of work. As for watching the party or something, go and go!

Fortunately, it’s just teaching counting. In addition to measurement, they are all young people with flexible minds while studying and using them. The progress is still very fast. After the measurement work comes to an end, at least most people count within a hundred. There is no problem. Li Shizhen also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he was just counting. If he teaches multiplication and division, let him die first.

In this regard, the fashionable old man Yang Apa, who has basically understood the basic functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, is happy to see it. A few young orcs who counted quickly were also taken by him to teach Ashi and the others to count. Now Ah Shi and his friends have increased again. In addition to a few who were taken back from birth, there are also a few young males who were taken out by their parents at a little older age. Although there is a difference in age, they have learned to count. You can catch it together.

As for Yang Apa, who is advancing with the times, he has an extremely deep interest in writing. Li Shizhao, who is very tortured, feels that he shouldn't show Yang Apa his leaves.

It's a pity that I didn't know anything early.

However, what Li Shizhao was even more amazed was that this old man who had devoted his life to record work, after knowing the meaning of words, resolutely devoted himself to the work of writing words.

According to Yang Apa, in the knotting work that has been passed down from generation to generation within the clan, tags are sometimes used. What knots mean what they mean, some have clear tags, and different ethnic groups will have different tags. .

When Li Shizhu pointed to Ye Ziben to read his plan aloud and analyzed his plan to him, this scene gave Yang Apa a great inspiration, why not use the marks used in the knot record with the recorded things Corresponding to the pronunciation, so it’s easier to record and understand.

Facing this old man who burst into great enthusiasm, Li Zhizheng quietly withdrew his impatience. Seeing this old man working at the desk on animal skins until late at night, Li Zhizhen felt that no amount of admiration would be enough. Express his respect for the old man.

He saw with his own eyes how hundreds of symbols and pronunciations representing important events in the valley were organized in order, and how the old man worked hard to determine their specific meanings and pronunciations. Perhaps this is just the beginning, and it can't even be counted as the creation of characters in the full sense. It is just the birth of a symbol system, but the characters have already taken shape, and this spark of civilization has become brighter.

Li Shizhao is deeply aware that he has been a bystander of history. Even if he has given many suggestions, he cannot deny a fact. Even without him, this ethnic group will develop its own symbols and even words sooner or later. .

Sooner or later there will be such a respectable recorder who will feel that the knotting is not accurate enough to record things. He may also be inspired by the idea of ​​recording daily speech with symbols, and then use these symbols instead of knots to record events. Make the entire record more accurate and rich. Furthermore, when writing is needed at a certain stage in the development of productive forces, these symbols will explode with powerful force and derive writing.

Just like Newton discovered the law of universal gravitation, he Li Zhizhen just made an apple, not Newton himself. Even if there is no such apple, the development of human history and the development of science, it is not this Newton, there will always be a Newton who will discover the law of universal gravitation, and it is not an apple or an orange that will give him inspiration for him to discover.

This is the inevitable law of the development of civilization, and this is also the great inertia of the advancement of civilization. We are all just a little fish in this torrent of history. Powerful and wise people are just bigger fish. Sometimes, their leap of effort can indeed stir up waves, affect the surrounding fish schools, and lead them to swim faster, but they have to use their own power. Changing the direction of the entire torrent is too trifling.

However, in the discussion with Yang Apa, Li Shizhao realized that even if they are just a small fish, the waves they set off are also very important to the school of fish around them. Perhaps the effect of this wave cannot be seen in the first half of the time, but in this way, the waves before and after the waves are layered on top of each other. Who can predict that this is not the beginning of a great torrent?

Whenever he sees the lively discussion between Li Shizhen and Yang Apa, Bai always laughs without saying a word. He has studied Li Shizhen’s words and knows the meaning of this work. For these two dedicated people, His attitude of waiting silently and preparing all the equipment for them is enough to explain everything.

When more and more people were added to the survey work, the progress was also greatly accelerated. When the symbol work was finally completed at Yang Apa, Li Shizhen, Bai and a group of young people completed the work amidst cheers. .

The final results are rich. Not only did they measure the area of ​​the valley, Li Shizhen and Bai also drew a map of the valley. This map has now become a treasure in the valley. It is the first time everyone knows that the valley that has lived for so many years is like this. Everyone’s favorite thing now is to find out where you are on the map, or find where a place is on the map.

According to rumors, Chiapa and Qing Apa almost made a fight for the map to switch to a beast shape, but the two eminems persuaded them to go. The big cat was reprimanded in two places with his ears in his ears. In desperation, he had to work with Li Shizun and copied a few more. In the end, the Qiapa and Qingapa hands were not counted. Apa also gave one from him, and then it stopped.

However, after several random samplings and estimates of the approximate unit output and total output of Congguo, Li Shizhao and Bai found that the situation is very unoptimistic. The reduction in Congguo production this year is really obvious. Even the Congguo left over from last year has one-tenth of the expected output this year.

Li Shizhao counted the number of people in the valley. After completing this small census based on males, females, and their respective ages, the final result of Congguo's estimated usage was placed among the three highest decision-making Apa in the valley. before.

If we continue to consume like this according to the current food intake, the old and new Congguo can only support 80 days. We must know that last year's fir fruit production not only supported the entire snow season, but also supported the remaining elderly and children in the valley to the present, but this year's snow season does not know how long it will be.