Chapter 733: Second Kingdom Exploration, Fishing and Preaching, Forced to Board the Longboat

"Dear Captain Chihuaco, your 'exploration' this time has been really fruitful!"

As night falls, the bonfire is lit. In the low hut, Priest Tomat was holding a clay pot cross-legged, drinking fresh fish soup, and joking to Chihuaco.

"Witness the Lord God! I have been in the village all day long, thinking about how to convert Chief Splash. Puap is in the thatched hut, busy 'converting' the women of the Taino tribe. And you are in the big lake upstream, 'converting' the lost fish Son, we are all working hard for the glory of the Lord God!"

"Ahem!"

Hearing this, the old militiaman looked embarrassed, quickly lowered his head and drank the delicious hot fish soup. He thought about Priest Tomat's complaint, his eyes moved, and he suddenly had some ideas.

"God bless you! Priest Tomat, I went fishing with the Taino fishermen this time and learned two new fishing methods. One is to fish with fish, fish to fish. The other is to fish with herbs and turn the fish into pieces. "

Chihuaco, the veteran militiaman, was serious and explained the newly learned fishing techniques in detail. Then, before Tomat frowned and spoke, he said with a smile.

"Actually, I think missionary work among the Taíno tribes is similar to fishing!"

"Huh? Preaching, fishing?."

Thomas was stunned and asked in a deep voice.

"Captain Chihuaco, please speak carefully."

"Preaching is like fishing. You just need to think of ways to get the fish into the basket. Chief Shuihua is well-informed and will not easily take the bait. Then it is better to just use herbal medicine to turn him upside down, coax him, and hold the bait. Let’s talk about the conversion ceremony! Anyway, with his gentle personality, even if he is fooled, he won’t say anything in the end.”

Captain Chihuaco had a smile on his face, holding the fish soup and talking slowly, like an old turtle with squinting eyes.

"Chief Shuihua is not young and has experienced a lot, so he is not easy to be guided. He has a peaceful personality and does not fight against the world. It is also difficult for him to take the initiative and make big decisions. Therefore, it is difficult for you to count on him to take the initiative to convert. Become a devout believer”

"However, as long as he gets into the basket, he becomes a fish. If we use him to 'fish' other people in the tribe, it will be much easier. Compared with him, it will be easier for ordinary tribesmen. Guide and become a devout believer in the Lord God.”

"Huh? Make use of Chief Shuihua's character to turn him upside down? The chief is like a fish, and the tribesmen are like a school of fish."

In the dim night, Priest Thomas touched his chin, his face hidden under the bonfire, somewhat changeable. He recalled getting along with Chief Splash, and after a while, he made up his mind.

"Captain Chihuaco, what you said makes sense! His Highness once said, since the mountain doesn't come, then I will go to the mountain. So, when do you think it would be more appropriate to take action?"

"Well, I'm thinking that when we conquer the Siguayu people, we can invite Chief Splash to fight together. Then, if we win, we have to hold a celebration ceremony together on the longboat! According to the tradition of the kingdom, when celebrating victory , set up the emblem of the Lord God, and pray devoutly together, the chief will definitely understand."

Chihuaco smiled and winked.

"As a friend of the kingdom and a comrade who fights together, inviting Chief Shuihua to participate in the prayer ceremony is just as normal as the chief inviting us to sing tribal epics together! As for cutting some hair, cutting fingers and drinking blood wine during prayer, Even carving the emblem of the Lord God on the forehead is the tradition of our tribe, but he is still on our ship!"

"Ah! Tribal traditions, on our ship, conversion ceremony"

Hearing this, Priest Tomat's eyes suddenly lit up, and his thoughts were spinning rapidly.

Taking a blood oath and tattooing a face emblem are all important steps in the conversion ceremony to promise the soul. As long as Chief Shuihua is brought on board and coaxed through the process of converting to the Lord God, he will have the mark of the Sun Hummingbird on his forehead. Can he still regret it? And with Chief Shuihua's temperament, after the matter is completed, there will definitely be no "Waihua".

Besides, what can Chief Splash do as long as he leaves his basic tribe and is on the longship of the kingdom? There are so many fierce warriors in the kingdom, but they all "witness" the sacred ceremony! .

When the chief "actively converted" and returned with the mark of the main god, he couldn't explain it clearly. Nor would the kingdom allow him, denying the rites of conversion. He must accept this dumb loss after eating it. And with the endorsement of the chief, and then preaching to the villagers, wouldn't it be a living example? If you want to open up the situation again, it will be ten times easier than now.

"Haha! Great, great!"

Priest Tomat quickly sorted out his thoughts and compiled a set of opportunities. He was very happy, laughed, picked up the fish soup, and gave a toast to the old militiaman.

"Praise the Lord God! Dear Captain Chihuaco, you always bring enlightenment to me from a unique perspective. Such a good method really makes me impatient! And if it works well this time, the next missionary work can be successful. Copy this."

"Well, respected Priest Tomat, this method still depends on the person and the character of the chief. However, most Taino chiefs are simple and kind."

"Yes, you are right! This method should be effective for the simple Taíno tribes, but it is of no use against the cunning Mayan tribes. Since we are trying to find a way to get the chief on board and force him to convert Then this method is called "Force the Long Ship"! Haha! God bless you!

The hearty laughter of the Tomat priest rang out in the hut and spread far to the surroundings. At this moment, Chief Splash was in the chief's wooden house not far away, patiently processing the crocodile skin. Hearing this familiar voice, the chief paused slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Praise the gods and ancestors! The priest of the longboat tribe is such a good and straightforward person!"

The night was shrouded, and the village returned to peace, with only the crackling sound of rain. The continuous storms, big and small, lasted for more than a month. It was not until the middle of September that the sky cleared up again after a long absence.

After the storm, the sky was high and the sea was vast, with no clouds. The warm sunshine was fully spread, and the violent Caribbean Sea returned to calm for a while. And the island tribes, which had been calm for a long time, finally started to move noisily. Canoes along the coast shuttled back and forth, hunting coastal catches, bringing trade goods, and also receiving the latest news.

The kingdom fleet was ready to go and ready for battle. The fleet waited for several days before they got the latest news from the messenger of the Red Earth Tribe who asked for help from the Mayari Tribe!

"The Siguayu people have been silent for two months and are moving out again! At this moment, they have gathered hundreds of warriors and nearly a hundred small boats, and are looting in the Red Earth Tribe area!"

After receiving such news, Priest Tomat put on armor and took a copper axe, and immediately went to see Chief Shuihua to ask for troops together. Facing the crisis of the brother tribe, Chief Shuihua did not hesitate and nodded in agreement.

"Okay! Thank you, Priest Tomato! It's great that the Longboat Tribe is willing to lend a hand! I will take 60 hunters and militiamen from the tribe, board the faster longboat, and set off with you!"

"May the gods and ancestors bless us! Let us fight together to repel the invasion of the Siguayu people!"

Hearing this, Priest Tomat showed a confident smile on his face. He nodded readily, and his smile was as bright as the sun.

"Good! Lord God bless you! The Red Earth Tribe is in danger, please board the longboat quickly and let us set off immediately!"

I had a cough during the winter a few days ago, but it's finally better today! っっ