Rome must fall.

Chapter 208 Gowes surrenders

Some people went to furniture workshops, and their efficiency was much higher.

After all, the tools needed by carpenters such as saws, planes, and pokes are readily available, and most of the craftsmen are highly skilled. In just one or two days, small wooden furniture such as wooden bowls, wooden cups, and wooden jars can be completed.

After a few days, stools, chairs, tables and other larger furniture also appeared one after another. Then there are relatively complex wooden barrels, wooden beds, various cabinets, etc. After being carefully sanded and polished (because there is no paint, the furniture is not painted), they are sent to the furniture shop in the market. , sold to the tribesmen on credit. This was also the first shop in the Knicks tribe to start trading.

After completing the construction of the wooden bridge, Spukala immediately devoted himself to the construction of water-powered forging hammers, water mills and water wheels.

Although these three things are much smaller than wooden bridges, their structures are quite delicate and complex. The preliminary work alone took a lot of time, including site selection, measurement, a lot of calculations, and drawings... In order to ensure the early success of the production, Spukala summoned all the skilled and experienced carpenters in the tribe to join the team. Lipps is the leader.

Everyone is very enthusiastic about this, because Maximus said publicly: Water-powered forging hammers, water mills and water wheels are one of the most complex crafts today. If they can be made successfully, not only will it be of great help to the tribe, but it will also To enhance the prestige of the tribe in this region, the three most outstanding craftsmen involved in manufacturing will be rewarded and promoted.

Taking this as motivation, the craftsmen worked tirelessly under the guidance of Spukala, and soon they erected waterwheels next to the two stockades of Snotia and Westney.

The reason why it is so fast is of course related to the fact that waterwheels are basically made of wood and do not require precision metal accessories such as pulleys. There is no need to divert water to build dams, build special houses, etc.

After several tests and improvements, the day the waterwheel officially started running, the ethnic people flocked to watch it and surrounded the riverside where the waterwheel was located.

The light rain is pattering, nourishing all things; grass breaks through the ground and grows lushly; wildflowers bloom and decorate the fields; birds soar in the blue sky, fish swim at the bottom of the river, frogs chirp in the grass, and wild deer gallop in the forest... a scene full of vitality. An early spring scene.

The sentinel of the Nyx tribe was not intoxicated by this charming spring scene. He stood in the sentry tower on the north bank of the Kupa River, keeping his duties in mind and always paying attention to the dense forest ahead.

Most of the water flowing out fell into the groove of a tree trunk that was hollowed out and close to the bottom of the waterwheel. This tree trunk was firmly fixed on the river bank, and the water brought up by the waterwheel flowed into the excavated area through it. In a good deep ditch...and this ditch crosses the road and leads to the ditches between the farmland (after plowing the farmland, taking advantage of the gap before spring sowing, the Ministry of Agriculture mobilized most of the reserve tribesmen They worked hard to dig ditches, and also mobilized official tribesmen to join in the work in their free time. Therefore, in a short period of time, nearly half of the ditches expected to be dug by the Ministry of Agriculture were completed.)

Since the Nyx tribe stationed along the Kupa River, they initially only established sentries in the mountains on the south bank of the Kupa River to prevent the sudden attack of the Brochs.

Maximus also smiled and relieved: Whether it is a tipping bucket or a water tank, as long as the effect is the same, there is no need to be too persistent...

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Winter passes and spring comes, the cold passes and the earth warms up.

The waterwheel is like a huge wooden disc, standing sideways near the river bank. The river where it is located is deep and the current is fast. The rushing river water pushes the waterwheel to rotate slowly...

Maximus noticed that the water scooping out on the edge of the waterwheel impeller was not the dumping bucket he often saw in the countryside in his previous life, but small triangular wooden water tanks with round holes dug on one side of the water tank. hole, when the water tank is turned to the bottom and immersed in the river, the river water fills most of the water tank through the round hole. When the water tank reaches the top of the water wheel, it begins to tilt, and the water in the tank flows to the upper end of the water tank, and then flows out through the round hole. Waterwheel, the waterwheel continues to rotate, the water tank tilts at a larger angle, and more water flows out...

When the ethnic people saw the clear river water flowing into the ditch next to their fields, they no longer had to carry water to irrigate the fields, and they no longer had to worry about the fields drying up, and they cheered one after another...

But with the completion of the wooden bridge, the fields on the north bank were reclaimed by the ethnic people. Especially after the Nix tribe's most important workshop area was established on the North Shore, how to ensure the safety of the North Shore was put on the agenda. Several guard towers were built on the north bank to prevent sudden enemy attacks.

The sentry tower where this sentry is located is located on the north bank of the Kupa River and on the northeastern border of the Knicks tribe's territory. Not far in front is a dense forest. To the east of the dense forest is the territory of Segestika. Although the two sides signed the armistice agreement a few days later, Things have been going smoothly for the past month, but the sentries have kept in mind the team officer's instructions and have always maintained a high degree of vigilance.

At this moment, the sentry's eyes suddenly widened, because he saw a group of people coming out of the path where wild boars and deer often come and go at the edge of the dense forest ahead... They had been traveling in the dense forest for several days, and the light was dim. As soon as they came out, they faced The bright sunlight felt too dazzling, and Gowes quickly squinted his eyes. It took him a while to slowly adapt.

Looking at the open fields in front of him and the river flowing in front of him, Gowes felt comfortable. He looked carefully, and then shouted excitedly: "We are going in the right direction! Not only did we get out of this damn forest, but we also arrived at our The place to go!”

As soon as he finished speaking, his companion next to him said: "The village on the other side of the river was captured by the Segestika people from the Ardei people. Last year we followed the Segestika people's team and went here. I remember very clear."

"Yes, the stronghold was empty at that time. I heard that it was captured by outsiders and many Segestika people were captured." Another companion agreed.

"It's different now." Gowes said with a complicated expression: "Do you still remember what the few Segostika prisoners we captured said? Those outsiders have reoccupied the village and are still there. I settled here..."

"It is indeed very different from when we came here before..." The companion next to him looked ahead with a surprised look. Before he could continue, a sharp wooden whistle sounded from the front. A small group of cavalry is galloping towards this side.

Although there were only 6 cavalry, they all wore helmets and leather armor and held wooden shields and spears, showing their might.

Fifty meters away from Gowes' team, this small group of cavalry stopped advancing. It was led by the tribe's cavalry captain Hagux. He happened to be leading a patrol near this area today when he heard the sentinel's voice. The alarm was raised, thinking that there was enemy danger, so he arrived first.

He carefully looked at the team in front of him: they were in ragged clothes, their faces were covered with dust, and they were all emaciated. Some of them were injured and stained with blood. It was difficult for them to stand alone. They were also supporting each other. They looked like a group of refugees. There are only a few beggars holding wooden shields and spears, and their faces look evil, making people dare not look down upon them.

Although their appearance was more like Skodisci, Hagux still did not dare to let down his guard. He waved the spear in his hand and shouted loudly: "Hey, who are you?! How dare you break into me?" The territory of the Nyx tribe!”

The moment he shouted, a team of about a hundred people appeared in the distance. The soldiers were all wearing thick armor and holding large shields and short swords. They lined up in columns and rushed towards this side.

Gowes responded quickly: "Don't get me wrong! My name is Gowes, I am a Skodisci, and I fought alongside you a few months ago, and together we defeated the army led by the leader of Segestika! This Once, I led these tribesmen who dared to resist the Segestika people to come to you!"

After listening to his interpreter, Hagux took a closer look at Gowes, feeling that his appearance was somewhat familiar, and then shouted: "Since you are here to join our tribe, then first throw away the weapons in your hands and show Your sincerity, and then I will take you to see our leader."

While he was speaking, the heavily armed centurions had arrived and stood in a long row behind Hagux.

Although Gowes was a little frightened, he still said in a strong tone: "Before coming here, we were hunted by the Segestika people. After many battles, many tribesmen died in battle before we finally escaped. ... We will not easily throw away the weapons that can guarantee our safety! And we will not easily follow you unless we see your leader!"

"Who do you think you are? You actually want our leader to come here to see you in person! There have been so many Skordisqi people from Broch, but none of them are as unreasonable as you!" The Centurion heard. After finishing the translation, he couldn't help but cursed.

"Okay, don't say any more." Hagux stopped the centurion.

Hagux looked at Gowes, who was standing there with his neck twitching. He was also angry, but the news that "the other party was actually the group of bandits who had robbed the Segostika territory in the past few months" made him angry. He was a little surprised.

Realizing that the situation in front of him was unusual, Hagux held back his anger and said in a cold voice: "It turns out to be like this. Then you just wait here. I will report to the leader immediately to see if he is willing to see you. In You'd better stay here during this period and don't move around, otherwise you will be regarded as having bad intentions, and don't blame them for taking some actions." Hagux pointed at the heavy infantry behind him and solemnly reminded him. road.

Then, he gave a few more words to the centurion and his cavalry before riding away alone.

(End of this chapter)