Chapter 384: Fighting Breaks Out in the Tribe

Ying's voice wasn't loud, but it made people dare not act recklessly here; this time he wants to seize the chance to firmly set a rule—he hadn't failed to think of such matters.

When there were many people, Qinghuan had discussed this with him; if there are many people, disputes naturally arise, but they didn't expect the dispute to come so quickly.

It arrived that quickly.

He hadn't even had time to prepare for their arrival, but arriving early is fine; he can deal with it sooner.

Fortunately Qinghuan had told him how to handle it, so he remains unhurried.

When those tribe members heard that the Tribe Rules applied to everyone, they were all frightened; anyone who breaks the rule will be punished.

They still remembered the time A Hua was expelled by Ying for slandering Oumu as a demoness; now the tribe has food and shelter—who wants to be driven out?

In an instant, everyone dared not speak.

Youchao Xuan and Ashu exchanged a glance; he coughed and looked at the troublemaking tribe members, his own people were frightened, then he looked at Chun, who also seemed worried, head drooping, silent.

He had only memorized the tribe's rules yesterday, didn't expect to be punished today.

But this matter must be handled properly, otherwise more problems will arise later.

Having many tribe members is good, but poor management will cause the Tribe to fall into chaos again; that's not what they want to see. Ying thought of this, and Youchao Xuan naturally did too.

So he also feels this matter must be done well.

He coughed again, "Ying Tribe Rule One: Do not bully fellow tribe members, do not oppress the old, weak, or young, do not fight, love each other—have you complied?"

Those tribe members naturally know these words, and have even memorized them well.

Youchao Xuan's words left everyone speechless, and Ashu quickly echoed, "Exactly, have you complied?"

This made A Tian instantly droop his head, stammering, "They're just too lazy, Ying. Think about it—we've already divided our lands; when they arrive we have to give them space, so what will we use to sustain them?"

"What are you saying? We can feed ourselves; the chief has already allowed us to cut trees and farm on this mountain, we won't seize your farmland."

Both sides were speaking for themselves, and Ying listened, "Enough, shut up!"

I have already arranged everything; Youchao Xuan and Ashu will handle it. Let me say it again, listen carefully: whether they are outsiders or members of this Tribe, anyone here is a member of the Ying Tribe. I don't want you, who consider yourselves locals, to bully them; they have been my tribe members since I accepted them. A Tian, Chun, I know today's events, and I know why you fought. A Tian, you fighting the tribe members violates the Tribe Rules. Now go to the Misty Forest to reflect, and everyone who took part in the fight, step forward.

When those words were spoken, instantly the people stepped forward, holding hoes and Wooden Sticks, looking somewhat regretful.

The people on Chun's side also stepped forward; they had almost fought a moment ago, had Ying not intervened.

About a dozen people stepped forward; Ying sneered, "As members of the Ying Tribe, you are disunited yet still think about fighting—what a fine example."

Chun felt ashamed, "Ying, it's my fault; I shouldn't have argued with A Tian. He called us outsiders. Since I brought my people to seek you, I wanted to become a member of the Ying Tribe, but these tribe members don't accept us, so I fought them."

Those words sounded quite aggrieved; A Tian also realized he shouldn't have said those things, because the tribe members are united and wouldn't bully other tribes.

He felt a bit embarrassed and apologized to Chun, "Chun, this matter is my mistake and has nothing to do with you..."

"What did you think? When they come to the tribe they're everyone's tribe members with no distinction. I know all this, A Tian, your disunity violates the Tribe Rules, Youchao Xuan, take him away immediately, as for Chun..."

Ying paused, "You all participated in the fight, so go to Back Mountain to move stones. The road there was just opened and still needs many people to clear; you have the strength—why fight? Go move stones."

Hearing this, the people immediately bowed and nodded, "Alright, go move stones."

"Ashu, you go supervise them."

After Ashu took those punished people away, Youchao Xuan sighed deeply, "Ying, I don't understand why you punish Chun and them?"

It was clearly A Tian's fault; why does Ying punish both sides? Why? Ying just smiled and looked at Youchao Xuan, "Do you know why?"

He naturally didn't know, shook his head, "You tell me."

Ying sighed deeply, "If I only punish A Tian, later Chun and the others might think I'm protecting them, and my tribe members will start speculating. To keep balance between them, since they've fought, they must be punished; everyone must obey the Tribe Rules."

Those words made Youchao Xuan even more respectful of Ying, and he bowed, "Ying, I truly..."

He is increasingly impressed.

Ying waved his hand, "All of this was told to me by Qinghuan. When the tribe was small I didn't find it hard, but now people are increasing, the tribe will become a village, so our methods must change, otherwise mismanagement will cause problems."

Ying's words made Youchao Xuan strongly agree, "You're right, what do you mean by a village?"

"Qinghuan once said that when this tribe grows too large it will become a big village, later a town. Now it's time to change things, you handle the preparations."

"Don't worry, I'll manage this market opening well; as long as it's bustling, nothing will be lacking later."

After Youchao Xuan left, Ji Lei's voice came from behind, "Ying, the Rongdi Tribe has captured people."

"Did you capture them?"

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