Tang Yao took the scepter symbolizing the position of chieftain and formally inherited the position of Chieftain of the Tang Tribe.
She wore splendid silk finery from the Han Tribe and beautiful jewelry in her hair. Every movement she made radiated dignity and grace.
Holding the scepter, Tang Yao slowly walked to the front of the sacrificial altar and faced the people of the Tang Tribe below.
"My people, thank you for placing your trust in me. Since you have made me the chieftain of the Tang Tribe, I will certainly lead you in creating a better life." Tang Yao smiled as she spoke, immediately drawing cheers from the people below. Tang Yao's prestige among the people was truly no hollow boast.
"Over the past two years since we began cooperating with the Han Tribe, do you all think your lives have been better than before?
"Are the Han Tribe's corn and rice not higher-yielding than our wheat?
"Does wheat taste better after being ground into flour with a stone mill?
"Has the animal husbandry we learned from the Han Tribe not allowed you to eat more meat?
"Is cotton cloth made on looms not more comfortable to wear?!"
Facing the cheers of her people, Tang Yao immediately posed several questions, leaving everyone below utterly stunned.
The Han Tribe's goods were certainly better. Their crops yielded more, livestock could be slaughtered for meat, and cotton cloth was very comfortable to wear. But why had the new chieftain suddenly asked these questions?
Before the tribespeople could react, Tang Yao shouted again.
"I know that over these past two years, the people of our tribe have learned many wonderful things from the Han Tribe, and our lives are much better than before. But I believe this still isn't enough!
"My people, before