I am a Primitive Man

This problem was that the front of the wooden plow only had one place to attach a wooden hook.

Two rings would be needed if two deer were to pull the plow.

Lame first suggested drilling another hole in the plow to add a second ring, but Han Cheng immediately rejected it.

This was because having two deer pull the plow was very different from having one deer pull it; it wasn't as simple as just drilling another hole.

Too many holes drilled into the plow would, first of all, affect the plow's sturdiness. Secondly, with two holes in front and back, the force distribution would be uneven, making it too strenuous for the deer to pull.

The deer would struggle, and even the person guiding the plow from behind would find it hard.

Shaman, Lame, and even Tie Tou, watching curiously, were left staring blankly, unable to think of a solution.

Han Cheng smiled and told Lame to return and cut a wooden stick about half a meter long and five centimeters in diameter.

The stick needed holes drilled in the middle and at both ends.

A wooden hook would be fastened in the middle hole, and wooden rings would be attached to the two ends.

Upon hearing this, Shaman and Lame thought momentarily, and their faces lit up with joy and realization.

Lame, limping on his leg, quickly returned to the settlement to make the item Han Cheng had instructed.

Tie Tou stood there, completely baffled, unable to grasp its logic.

Lame was quick, and Han Cheng didn’t have to wait long before he returned, carrying the finished item precisely as instructed, perfectly made.

Han Cheng examined it and gave Lame a thumbs-up.

Lame grinned, full of satisfaction.

Han Cheng took the wooden hook in the middle of the crossbar and attached it to the ring on the wooden plow. At that moment, Lame and Tie Tou each brought over a harnessed deer.

Han Cheng took the wooden hooks attached to the deer’s harnesses and fastened them to the rings on each end of the crossbar, one on each side, instantly solving the problem.

At that moment, Tie Tou finally understood how the crossbar Han Cheng had Lame make was used.

“Ha!”

With the deer harnessed and Han Cheng holding the plow, he shouted, and the two deer began to move forward. The plow quickly dug into the soil, making everything light and effortless. ɽÄNộᛒËꞩ

The two deer pulling together made the work even more effortless than when the large buck had pulled the plow alone.

Seeing the results, which were even better than expected, Shaman smiled again...

It was early spring, and the weather was still chilly, so the room's bed was still heated.

Night had fallen, and the oil lamp in the room had already been blown out, leaving only the faint red glow of embers from the hearth.

Han Cheng lay on his side on the warm bed, quietly reaching out to gently touch Bai Xue’s slightly rounded belly.

Listening to her steady breathing, Han Cheng felt entirely at peace.

After some time, he rolled over and lay on his back, starting to think about the wooden plow and deer farming.

The introduction of deer plowing was very practical for the sandy soil near the river. He had personally tested this, and there was no doubt about it.

However, Han Cheng’s excitement wasn’t as high, unlike Shaman and the others.

Because he had seen more advanced production methods, he knew that the deer-plowing system still had much room for improvement.

Cattle, horses, donkeys, and metal ores—these were things that needed to be found quickly.

Even if they couldn’t find everything, discovering just one of these would greatly boost the Green Sparrow Tribe's productivity.

At this point, there were two main ways to increase the tribe’s productivity on a large scale.

One was to expand the population, and the other was to improve tools and change the labor methods.

After eliminating the Teng Snake Tribe, the Green Sparrow Tribe's population had already grown explosively, and for now, there was no need to increase it much further.

So, the remaining option was to focus on improving tools and transforming how work was done.

For the Green Sparrow Tribe, which is increasingly inclined toward agriculture, working the land is currently the most important task.

As farming efficiency improves, productivity will be incredibly liberated and advanced.

This brings the focus back to the original point.

Large draft animals and sufficient metal—at least one of these two conditions must be met.

The problem is that neither of them is currently available...

Relying on iron bacteria isn’t a solution, as obtaining metal from it is far too slow. It’s fine for crafting a few essential items that don’t require large quantities, but large-scale production is simply impossible!

In addition to these two things, there’s another critical item—new crop seeds.

So far, the Green Sparrow Tribe only has three crops that can be considered agricultural: millet, hemp, and rapeseed.

Hemp is used for clothing, and rapeseed cannot be used as a staple food. So, in reality, the only staple crop is millet.

What once seemed adequate now appears somewhat limited.

It’s time to go out and explore, and not just nearby but in far-off places.

Whether it’s large animals, metal ores, or new types of crops, Han Cheng is sure that none of these can be found near the Green Sparrow Tribe.

If they want these things, they’ll have to search elsewhere.

Han Cheng is essentially a homebody, but at this point, he has no choice but to embark on what feels like an adventure.

However, this journey can’t start just yet, as they need to focus entirely on spring planting, and there aren’t enough people to send out on an expedition.

Searching for large animals, metal ores, and new crops will undoubtedly take time, so it needs careful planning.

Fortunately, the tribe now has the former leader of the Donkey Tribe and a few of its members. Having them on the expedition will save a lot of effort, as they are familiar with the surrounding area.

Han Cheng pondered these things and remembered the idea of reassembling the trading team using the former Donkey Tribe members as the core. This should be initiated soon.

After all, trade is the Green Sparrow Tribe’s only means of maintaining influence over the surrounding tribes, so it cannot be abandoned quickly.

“Clap, clap, clap…”

Suddenly, a series of slaps echoed through the dark room, the sound sharp and clear in the quiet space.

Don’t get the wrong idea—Han Cheng wasn’t doing anything embarrassing out of restlessness. He suddenly sat up on the heated bed and slapped his forehead hard.

How could he have forgotten this?!

Han Cheng was excited and annoyed with himself, his emotions fluctuating wildly.

If he had remembered this sooner, the tribe might already be smelting metal tools by now! There would be no need for all this frustration!

“Cheng… Brother Cheng, what’s wrong?”

Han Cheng's commotion woke up Bai Xue, who groggily opened her eyes and spoke.

“It’s nothing, it’s nothing. I just suddenly remembered something.”

Suppressing his excitement, Han Cheng quickly lay down and pulled the quilt over himself to keep the warmth from escaping.

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