Diqin Designer

Chapter 300: Exotic Bonfire Banquet
Seeing that they approached without being scolded, the local people became bolder. The adults were fine and watched curiously from a distance, but the children among the local people came up close to watch, and even followed Gan Yu and others who were working, without any fear of people at all.

This left Gan Yu and the others speechless. Not only were these children young and courageous, but their parents were also very generous in letting them come.
In addition, working under the watchful eyes of a group of people made Gan Yu and others feel weird and a little awkward and uncomfortable.

Gan Yu quickly figured out what this awkward feeling was. It was like when they first discovered a monkey in the jungle and the group just stared at it for a long time.

If you think about it carefully, the way the local people look at them seems to be very similar to how they look at monkeys. Or even more novel, because monkeys cannot wear clothes and cannot talk.

If there really were a monkey that could speak human language and wear clothes, it should have been born by now and be working as the Horse Keeper in heaven.

As the sun was about to set, the local people retreated back to the village. Gan Yu and others breathed a sigh of relief. It was really awkward to be stared at by these local people who had no sense of boundaries.

They couldn't speak the language, and it was difficult to just give them a cold shoulder and scold them to leave. The local people had no ill intentions, they just felt very curious to see outsiders like them.

But before Gan Yu and others could be happy that the local people had finally left, they saw the local people coming out again, led by the local person who was suspected to be the "village chief", with many local people holding various things.

Gan Yu and the others looked around and saw that some people were holding meat, some were holding fish, some were holding unknown wild fruits, and some were holding unknown vegetables...

Gan Yu felt a headache. We didn't enter your village because we didn't want to eat your food or live in your house, just in case. We didn't expect that we couldn't hide even outside the village. People came out directly with their things!
These local people really have no sense of boundaries. They have never thought that these outsiders would murder them?

Gan Yu was just about to get up and negotiate with the "village chief". Since people had come out to deliver gifts, he should at least express his gratitude. However, before he could open his mouth, the local "village chief" began to gesture to him enthusiastically, and while gesturing, he also asked other local people to do things.

Gan Yu thought that the local people would give the things to them, but he didn't expect that the local people did not give the things to them. Instead, they excitedly used the things they brought to do various things.

Only then did Gan Yu realize that there was a misunderstanding. The local people were not going to send them food, but to hold a bonfire party here.

The reason why the local people brought their things here to hold the party was because they wanted to invite them to join them, but they did not enter the village.

Looking at the local people who were setting up what seemed to be a grill, Gan Yu didn't know whether to refuse or not to refuse. After a brief thought, Gan Yu became brave enough. These local people had no sense of boundaries, so they could boldly join in the bonfire party!

Gan Yu smiled and nodded to the "village chief", indicating that he understood that they would accept the good intention and attend the banquet.

Gan Yu informed others that the locals had invited him to the bonfire party, and they all looked incredulous. What were these locals thinking? Aren't they afraid that they might have some plans, but they still invited them to the bonfire party?

The sun sets and night falls, but outside the village of Wata, bonfires are lit. The glow of the flames illuminates the night, and the aroma of barbecue gradually drifts in the evening breeze.

Gan Yu was invited by the "village chief"'s people to go up onto a temporary small platform. The "village chief" said something that was difficult to understand, probably expressing his welcome to them and his gratitude for their gift of treasures. Anyway, after the "village chief" spoke, the local people in the audience cheered in unison.

The "village chief" made way for Gan Yu and made a "please!" gesture, indicating that Gan Yu should also speak a few words. Gan Yu did not refuse and walked forward and said a few words. Although the local people could not understand what Gan Yu said, they gave him face and cheered happily.

With another loud shout from the "village chief", the local people cheered again, and the bonfire party officially began.

Gan Yu was invited by the "village chief" to sit in one place, and the others found their own places to sit. Since outsiders were new, the others were also invited by the local people.

Gan Yu noticed that the local people's cooking method was also quite unique. Simply put, it was different from that of the Qin Dynasty. Moreover, they did not have tableware such as chopsticks. So they were cooking rice? They actually ate it directly with their hands. This was too unclean!
Moreover, they also like to use sauces, like the grilled fish in front of Gan Yu now, which is coated with a sauce made of unknown something. It looks and smells appetizing, but Gan Yu, who witnessed how the fish was prepared, had a rather subtle expression.

If Li Nian were here, he would definitely tell him with a smile: "Don't panic, this is at least cleaner and more sanitary than the Ganges water in later generations!"

If possible, Gan Yu didn't want to eat the food, but the "village chief" and local people were looking at him expectantly, so Gan Yu could only pick up a piece with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.

The taste can't be said to be bad, but it's not delicious either. It's somewhat novel, and apart from the way it's made, it's not unacceptable.

Gan Yu and his companions also took out the food and tableware they brought with them, which made the locals very curious. The food could be made like this. Was this the tableware used by outsiders? Using two small wooden sticks?

It is inconvenient to use a small wooden stick to pick up food and eat it. Wouldn’t it be better to just use your hands?
These outsiders don’t mind the trouble!

But eating with small wooden sticks seems to be more elegant and polite than using their hands. The local people actually don’t understand what “elegant and polite” means. They just think that the way outsiders eat seems very advanced and more noble than using their hands.

Gan Yu and his companions had received etiquette training before coming. After all, they were envoys sent by the Qin Empire and represented the Qin Empire. Not only did they have to be very particular about eating, but they also couldn't be too vulgar or casual.

Seeing the local people's curious expressions and wanting to learn, several Baiyue people who came with them secretly laughed in their hearts at these people for being so ignorant and knowing nothing.

Little did they know that compared with the Qin Dynasty, they, the Baiyue, were not much better. Now that they have followed the Qin Dynasty and gained some knowledge, they began to feel superior and found other people funny.

After trying it for the first time, Gan Yu also gave it a try and started eating the food sent by the locals. It was not rich and there were not many dishes. How many good things could a village produce?
It was mainly barbecue, grilled meat, grilled fish, and grilled vegetables, served with those strange sauces, cooked millet, and a strange-tasting liquid that seemed to be juice and also seemed to be wine. Anyway, Gan Yu couldn't taste what it was made of.

While eating, Gan Yu also started chatting with the "village chief". Although they did not speak the same language, it did not hinder communication.

They spread a mat and sat on the ground directly. All the food was placed on the mat. Gan Yu gestured and said, "We are from the north. Daqin is there? You ask what Daqin is? Daqin is a country, the strongest country in the world. Daqin has the greatest majesty, the wisest Prince Li Nian, the invincible General Wang Jian, and the Prime Minister Wang Wan who commands all officials!"

In fact, the "village chief" didn't ask at all, and he didn't understand what Gan Yu said, but this didn't stop Gan Yu from telling him. In this speech, "Daqin" appeared many times, which must be an extremely important thing to this outsider, and it might even be the place where they came from.

The "village chief" imitated Gan Yu's pronunciation and asked tentatively: "Daqin?"

Gan Yu was immediately amused when he heard the strange pronunciation of "Village Chief". He corrected him with a smile: "It's 'Da Qin', not 'Da Qin', Da, Qin!"

The "village chief" and the local people around him followed Gan Yu in reading. The sound reached the ears of other local people. Although they didn't know what was happening, they also followed in reading out of curiosity.

Hearing the local people chanting "Da Qin", the other Qin people attending the banquet could not help but chant it as well. Those who could be sent as envoys were all descendants of the old Qin. Da Qin was their motherland and their hometown, where their parents, relatives and friends were and their past was.

The voices of the local people and the voices of the Qin people combined into a strange "Da Qin" sound, which spread around in the dark night. This was the first time that this land had the sound of "Da Qin".

A few Baiyue people did not recite along, their hearts filled with longing and envy, wondering how great it would be if it was their tribe that was reciting.

Hearing the local people chanting "Da Qin", Gan Yu also became interested. He stood up and asked two people to bring out a special edition map of Da Qin and unfold it in front of these local people.

Why is it a special edition map?
This is because it is incomplete, and it intentionally places Daqin in the center of the map, making Daqin appear very large, as if it occupies the center of the world, while other countries are only in the corners of the world, protecting Daqin.

This will create a psychological impact on people who see the map. The Qin State is the central country in the world and serves as the heavenly kingdom. The other countries are not as good as it and are only worthy of defending and submitting to the Qin State.

Gan Yu pointed to the area with the word "Qin" written on it and introduced it to the local people loudly: "This is 'Da Qin', the country we are from, and it is also the strongest country in the world. This is where you are!"

Gan Yu moved his finger down to where they were now, and then moved his finger back to the border city where they started from, and continued: "We started from here and followed this route to reach you."

By the light of the fire, many local people looked at the map that Gan Yu was pointing to. Although they did not speak the same language, they understood what Gan Yu meant. This outsider was talking about where they came from and how they got here.

When I see my own place, and then look at where the outsiders come from, why is the place they come from so big and theirs so small?

Since there was no country established, local people could not understand what a "country" was. They thought it was the same as their tribal territory. But with such a large tribe, how many villages and how many people could there be?
Yes, only such a large tribe can produce these tall and strong outsiders and possess treasures of that level.

The local people also noticed other symbols on the map. They should also be tribes, but they were much smaller than "Qin", as if they were guarding "Qin" from all directions.

The Qin tribe occupies the center of heaven and earth, guarding the four directions, like the master of the world. Compared with the Qin tribe, they are nothing.

The Qin tribe must be very powerful, so they sent envoys to all directions to spread the news of the Qin tribe's existence in heaven and earth.

Some local people came up with the idea of ​​visiting the Qin tribe. If these outsiders could come, they could definitely go as well.

Gan Yu said loudly: "My Great Qin has existed for more than 500 years. My Great Qin has the most beautiful women in the world, the most skilled warriors, the most powerful generals, the smartest sages, and the greatest Majesty..."

He said the word "most" several times. Although no one could understand Gan Yu's words, he was definitely talking about something related to the Qin tribe. The expression on his face also showed that this outsider was proud of the Qin tribe.

At the end, Gan Yu sang the Great Qin war song loudly, and the impassioned ancient ballad echoed in this unfamiliar land:

Who says I have no clothes? I share my robe with you. When the king raises his army, I sharpen my spears and halberds, and I share the same hatred with you! Who says I have no clothes? I share my clothes with you. When the king raises his army, I sharpen my spears and halberds, and I share the same hatred with you! Who says I have no clothes? I share my clothes with you. When the king raises his army, I sharpen my armor and weapons, and I share the same hatred with you!
Other Qin people also sang along with Gan Yu. The local people seemed to see tall outsiders appear before their eyes. They stood in a formation, leaning their backs on each other, and faced the powerful enemy together.

No enemy can shake them, and no danger can destroy them. It is an extremely powerful tribe, standing in the center of the world, the best in the world!

Although they don't often fight or campaign with others, local people can feel the spirit and strong momentum sung by these outsiders. The Qin tribe is indeed very powerful. If I have the chance, I must go to the Qin tribe to take a look.

The song "Qin Feng. Wu Yi" opened the show. After Gan Yu, local people also began to perform, singing their local songs and dancing. This simple bonfire party reached its climax.

The songs and dances were ordinary, but they still surprised Gan Yu and the others. It seemed that these local people lived an easier life than the people of Daqin...

But when training them, Master Li Nian told them that the superior living environment and easy access to food and drink would make the locals more relaxed and leisurely.

This is both a good thing and a bad thing. It will make them lose their vigilance, become lazy, and lose the motivation to develop into a better and stronger person.

When Gan Yu was enjoying the songs and dances that were different from those of Daqin, a local girl walked towards him. Gan Yu was not stupid and he immediately guessed the purpose of the girl's coming: she was probably inviting him to dance!
However, these local people were too bold and open, weren't her parents or brothers indifferent? Anyway, in Daqin, he had never seen such a bold woman.

Gan Yu glanced at the locals out of the corner of his eye and found that they were watching, many of them with smiles on their faces. No one came out to stop him, as if it was a common thing for them. Instead, they were looking forward to Gan Yu's reaction.

This girl couldn't be said to be very pretty, and her looks didn't meet Gan Yu's aesthetic standards. She was not ugly at all, but she was thin and had dark skin, but she had big eyes.

The girl walked up to Gan Yu, looked at him with her big eyes, smiled at him, and then stretched out her right hand to invite Gan Yu.

(End of this chapter)