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When Luo Chong unexpectedly awakens in a primitive world, he finds himself in a fledgling tribe struggling to survive. Armed with modern knowledge and an unyielding determination, he embarks on a journey to transform a scattered group of hunters and gatherers into a thriving civilization.

From constructing wooden fortresses to implementing agriculture, from establishing administrative structures to fostering technological advancements, Luo Chong reshapes the fate of his people, one innovation at a time. But the path to civilization is fraught with dangers—rival tribes, wild beasts, and the ever-present threat of the unknown.

As he builds an empire from the ground up, can he navigate the challenges of leadership, warfare, and diplomacy? Will his vision of a powerful nation withstand the test of time?

Witness the rise of a primitive civilization, where survival evolves into conquest, and history is rewritten by a man out of time.

The Rise of a Primitive Civilization

Winter, the season of slimming down, is when animals fatten up in the fall and tuck themselves into their nests, hibernating blissfully through the snowy months. Similarly, some creatures, unable to bulk up in a single season, store food to nibble throughout the winter, staying active within a limited area around their nests, much like the Han tribe and, for instance, squirrels.

However, not all tribes can afford the luxury of ample food storage like the Han tribe. The Black Rat tribe to the east, for example, with a population slightly less than the Han's, struggles with sustenance during the winter months.

Distinct from the Han tribe, the Black Rat tribe is guided by a faith in a deity represented by a black rat, discovered during a dire winter long ago when their numbers barely reached fifty. The finding of this rat, which led the tribe's elder to a cache of nuts, was deemed divine intervention, saving the tribe from starvation. This event marked the beginning of their worship of the rat, with the elder becoming a shaman responsible for imparting wisdom and spiritual guidance, rather than a traditional elder.

This winter, the current shaman of the Black Rat tribe prophesied a longer and harsher season. He instructed the tribe's leader, Rat the Great, to lead a hunting party of twenty to gather food. Initially, they scavenged nearby but, compelled by necessity, ventured further.

Their journey took them to the edge of the forest west of their territory, where they noticed a curious phenomenon: thick smoke rising regularly every three days, a sign of human activity. Intrigued and hopeful of discovering a new source of food, or at least a new tribe with whom they might share resources and knowledge, Rat the Great reported back to the shaman.

The shaman, unfazed by the prospect of neighboring humans, saw an opportunity not for fear but for potential alliance or learning. He saw the regular fires not as a threat but as a possible indication of abundant resources or warmth—elements essential for survival in the harsh winter.

Tasked with diplomacy, Rat the Great and his hunters set out to investigate. Meanwhile, in the Han tribe, Luo Chong was conducting a rigorous examination of language and mathematics for his people, using the promise of sugared chestnuts as both incentive and penalty to ensure attention and effort in learning.

The serene academic setting in the Han tribe's cave was abruptly disrupted by the distressing sight of Rou Rou being pursued by a band of armed strangers. Immediately recognizing the gravity of the situation, Luo Chong rallied his tribe to defend one of their own, shouting for them to arm themselves.

"What the hell! Who dares to attack my Rou Rou? Grab your weapons!"

The tranquility of a routine winter's day was shattered, setting the stage for a confrontation that would test the unity and resolve of the Han tribe. As Luo Chong led his people out of the cave, the air was tense with the imminent threat to their cherished member, signaling a potential shift in the tribe's interactions with their neighbors. The question of whether this encounter would lead to violence or new alliances hung heavily in the cold winter air.

Chapter 049: A Threat to Rou Rou