The Yunxiao Tribe, located at the southwest exit of Fissure No. 37, did not develop according to the village and town model on Earth, but evolved into a relatively primitive tribal form under the influence of faith.

Three parts and six rudders.

The Yun tribe, headed by fifth-level high priest Xia Fenghan, is the strongest, with one fourth-level priest, two third-level priests, and fourteen second-level and first-level priests under its command.

Helm the divine rudder, the material rudder, and the criminal rudder.

Xiaobu, headed by another fourth-level priest, is the second most powerful, with one third-level priest, nine second-level and first-level priests under its command.

Take the helm of work, the helm of wisdom.

The weakest one is left, Hebu. Not only does he not have level 5 and level 4 commanders under his command, but he also has only one level 3 priest, plus four level 2 and level 1 priests.

Take charge of business.

At first glance, Shang Duo seems to be a fat man and should not fall into the hands of Hebu.

But the reality is exactly the opposite.

Shang Duo is responsible for the tribe's material transactions, and given the strength of the Yunxiao tribe, it is often the one that gets the short end of the stick among the six major tribes.

Coupled with the restrictions of distribution rules, there is really very little oil and water that can be obtained.

At the same time, once there is a problem with the supply of key supplies to the tribe, the Yunbu and Xiaobu can openly and openly blame the blame, leaving the trouble to the Hebu to handle, causing both parties to suffer.

Therefore, as the leader of the Hebu tribe, Chu Xiaoyong could only adopt some special methods to ensure his own safety.

For example, when distributing unimportant supplies, we deliberately allocate more minor priests to the two tribes of Yunxiao to win over people's hearts and improve their status within the tribe, so as not to be immediately pushed out to take the blame when the blame is dumped.

Another example is when going to other tribes to conduct normal material transactions, show off your talents as much as possible, pray for the appreciation and recognition of the other tribe, and obtain a way out at a critical moment.

However, these are all back-up tactics, used to ensure the safety of one's own life.

Chu Xiaoyong also had many means to consolidate his position as patriarch.

Among them, the method that made him most proud was to marry the daughter of a priest from another tribe in Crack No. 37.

Don't look at it. On the surface, Hebu only has one third-level high priest, plus four first- and second-level minor priests.

But as long as he opens his mouth, he can immediately invite two fourth-level priests, one third-level priest, and four second-level priests from outside the tribe, which is evenly matched by the Xiao tribe.

These people would not provoke Xia Fenghan, the fifth-level priest of the Yunxiao tribe, for him, nor would they offend the other two fourth-level priests, but they could ensure that the third-level and second-level priests did not dare to act rashly.

As the saying goes, the king of hell is easy to mess with, but the devil is difficult to deal with.

As long as these people don't take the initiative to cause trouble, his position as the leader of the He tribe will be more stable than that of the Yunxiao tribe leaders.

And one very important point is that Xia Fenghan, the high priest of the tribe, not only does not dislike his approach, but has even hinted to the other two clan leaders many times, openly or secretly, that they can do the same thing.

After all, attracting more people to join the Yunxiao tribe's chariot and increasing their hidden strength and influence will have obvious benefits for the entire tribe.

However, four years have passed and the clan leaders of Yunxiao and Yunxiao have been changed three times, but there is still no one who can win over external forces like Chu Xiaoyong.

The reason is quite simple.

He can handle the relationships of seven wives at the same time, and he can reach out to influence the seven tribes behind his wives.

Is this really something ordinary people can do?

Joint part.

The outer area of ​​the tribe is a defensive wall built of solid stones and scrap metal.

It's about three meters high and looks crooked. The builders probably didn't think anyone would dare to start a tribal war against the Six Greats.

Inside the defensive wall is an orderly living area.

On both sides of the narrow streets, there are houses built with old wooden boards and iron sheets. Although simple, each house has been carefully repaired to provide as many living functions as possible.

For example, residents use the limited space in front of their houses to plant various drought-resistant crops.

Green plants are particularly precious in this wasteland, especially during the farming period, which always makes people feel more comfortable.

However, in a three-entry compound located in the center of the residential area, there are people sulking at the moment.

"Ayun, you must listen to me. My love for you cannot be measured by anything."

"Nothing can happen, I promise!"

Chu Xiaoyong sat beside the bed, holding a white porcelain bowl, and promised sincerely.

The young woman lying on the bed turned her head, and her eyes gradually reflected the figure of the Hebe tribe leader.

Wearing blue work clothes that have been washed to white, the cuffs are slightly rolled up, revealing strong arms.

The right hand holding the white porcelain bowl is covered with calluses, looking rough but full of security.

Due to years of traveling outside, the man's skin appears dark, and there are several traces of wind and frost on his face, but his eyes are extremely bright, shining with perseverance and affection.

"Humph, you promise?"

The woman on the bed snorted coldly and said in a bad tone:

"What are you promising me? How long have you been married to Zhang Cuicui? How many times have you promised me?"

As Chu Xiaoyong's second wife, Ke Yun is in charge of the family's material affairs and always shows a gentle attitude towards others.

Only a few people know that Ke Yun has quite a temper, especially internally.

Whenever Chu Xiaoyong showed any signs of neglect or anything went wrong in the Chu family, the second lady would clamor to go home and ask his father, a fourth-level priest, to make the decision.

That is to say, the head of the He tribe was very resourceful, and he was able to control Ke Yun many times, but it never really happened.

However, Chu Xiaoyong's methods have obviously failed recently.

Ever since the third wife, Zhang Cuicui, took over the Chu Mansion, although one of their fathers is an established fourth-level priest and the other is a newly promoted third-level priest, there is a big gap in their strength.

However, Zhang Cuicui has a fierce personality and accepts Zhang Tai's mentality of the strong taking all. As a result, she has never been used to Ke Yun's petty temperament, and the quarrels, big and small, have not stopped for a day.

Even if Chu Xiaoyong intervenes to mediate, it will be like mud and the contradictions will become bigger and bigger.

Until the past two days.

When Chu Xiaoyong took people out to inspect the cultivated land, Ke Yun, who had grown up in a greenhouse and had not been tortured for a few days in the wasteland, met Zhang Cuicui, who had grown up in hardship and was constantly on the line of life and death with Zhang Tai.

There was a big commotion in the yard.

The final result was that Ke Yun, who struck first, was beaten on the head by Zhang Cuicui and was unable to get out of bed for several days.

In the eyes of others, they all applaud secretly.

After all, he can't even get out of bed, so why go back to the tribe and ask his father to make the decision?

But falling on Chu Xiaoyong's side gave him a splitting headache, and he regretted his decision to marry Zhang Cuicui almost all the time.

I was obsessed with it at the beginning and focused on the blind spot. I thought that although Zhang Tai was only a third-level priest, he could build an alliance to win over seven or eight second-level and first-level priests. This would be equivalent to directly attracting several times the invisibility

Help.

However, in reality, the Laoshizi Alliance is of no use at all. They are all blood-sucking insects waiting to be fed.

Especially some time ago, I heard that he was disturbed by a wandering priest from outside. As a result, he managed to find a way to borrow supplies for thousands of people from the eldest lady who came home to visit, so that he could live in peace.

"Damn it, I hunt geese all day long, but I didn't expect a goose to peck me in the eye."

"It would be fine if Zhang Cuicui's father was a fourth-level priest. Being so aggressive could help me suppress them. But he is only a third-level priest. I don't know where she got such boldness."

Realizing that Ke Yun turned around to vent his anger again, Chu Xiaoyong could only curse in his heart.

It's just useless to regret now. If he dares to have any unnecessary thoughts, the priest Zhang Tai will definitely rush to the Yunxiao tribe immediately and embarrass him.

"Ayun, I think you're tired of hearing this, I sent Auntie Xiang to cook it in the middle of the night. I'll put it in a thermos for you. If you have an appetite, drink some. Don't

I'm so hungry."

"But you must believe that the feelings between us have never been a link for the transfer of interests."

"I will explain this matter clearly to Cuicui, and I will definitely ask her to come and apologize to you in person."

As Chu Xiaoyong spoke, he put the soup bowl in his hand back into the thermos. Hearing the first two sentences, Ke Yun had no reaction, only thinking that this was another superficial official talk.

But when it came to the last sentence, when she heard the word 'apology', her heart beat suddenly faster.

"real?"

"I have never lied to you, and it's the same this time."

Having hit Ke Yun's fate, Chu Xiaoyong didn't feel any joy.

He turned around and opened the door and walked out, took a deep breath of the fragrant spring earthy breath, and walked towards the main hall.

"Hey, the clan leader took care of it so quickly?"

Hearing the footsteps, the middle-aged man sitting at the tea table in the main hall, pouring himself a drink, stood up.

He is Chu Xiaoyong's master and the deputy chief of the Hebu tribe.

As the designated reception point for outsiders, the reason why Hebu can develop to its current situation is indispensable for the two people's joint efforts.

"Uncle Chang, don't mention it. How can it be so simple?"

Chu Xiaoyong sat down and took a sip of tea, then unbuttoned his collar, took a few breaths, and closed his eyes.

"The conflicts in the past were all trivial matters. They have never been so big. Moreover, it is not that I have dealt with those trivial matters, they have all been suppressed."
To be continued...