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Therefore, the next step is for us to go to the Zhao Family and demand justice, reclaiming the water resources that rightfully belong to us.
Who is willing to stand by my side?
As Zhu Ji spoke, he raised his arms high to inspire those around him. The disciples below were immediately filled with fervor, chanting in unison:
"We are willing! Let’s take back our water!
We are willing! Let’s take back our water!
We are willing! Let’s take back our water!"
The shouts reverberated like a landslide. Zhu Ji gently raised his hands, signaling for silence. The Chu Family disciples fell silent at once.
This matter concerns not only my Chu Family; I have also specially invited the Xiahou Family to join us.
Afterward, we gathered at the village entrance and set off together with the Xiahou Family towards Zhao Family Village.
Now, everyone should go and make some preparations.
With that said, the members of the Chu Family left the Ancestral Hall, though their anger remained undiminished in their hearts.
As for preparations, it naturally did not refer to gifts but rather to weapons. Yes, it was about preparing weapons.
In ancient times, disputes over water resources were never matters that could be resolved amicably; they were issues that relied on force. Only the strong could possess resources, including water sources.
How does one prove their strength? The method is straightforward: by using power to make opponents submit.
In fact, during the late Eastern Han period, the handling of disputes over water sources was relatively civilized compared to later times.
Upon entering the decade of the post-Decade era in China, there were extreme instances where two villages in Guangdong fought over water sources, using Maxim Machine Guns and Mortars to attack each other. They even employed Three-Three System combat techniques. Ultimately, it was only through military intervention that the conflict was resolved.
This illustrates that throughout history, the essence of Zhong Hua Jia martial arts has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. They have a passion for cultivation, but if someone obstructs their ability to plant, they would not hesitate to bury that obstruction back into the soil. This reality reflects the brutality of competition over water sources, which persists even in modern times, let alone in an ancient society based on agriculture.
Thus, what they truly fought over was never just water; it was the right to survive.
Not long after, at the entrance of Xinghua Village, members of the Chu Family and Xiahou Family appeared at the village head, each holding weapons. The crowds on both sides were clearly delineated. Most held not professional weapons but rather farming tools. Although the Han Dynasty had relaxed restrictions on personal ownership of small-scale arms, tensions were palpable.
When Qing Ren from the Chu Family saw Zhu Ji, they all stood straight and fell silent, already displaying a forbidding demeanor. In contrast, when Xiahou Xing made his appearance, while the members of the Xiahou Family acknowledged him with a respectful gesture, they soon returned to their previous demeanor.
If one were to observe closely...
The young members of the two families had distinctly different gazes. The young members of the Xiahou Family looked at Xiahou Xing with admiration, while those from the Chu Family regarded Zhu Ji with a mixture of respect and deep fear. This reflected the contrasting personalities of the two individuals.
Zhu Ji was able to serve as the clan leader because he was the strongest among the Chu Family. In contrast, Xiahou Xing's position as the head of his family was primarily due to his status as the eldest son. However, he was not without capabilities; maintaining a large family with hundreds of members required some level of skill. The respect he received from the youth in his clan was clear evidence of this. Nevertheless, compared to Zhu Ji's sharp demeanor, he appeared much gentler.
Soon after, Zhu Ji stepped forward and addressed both groups in a loud voice, "Please remain calm and listen to me." As his voice fell, all eyes turned toward him, whether from the Chu Family or the Xiahou Family, and silence enveloped the crowd.
Zhu Ji nodded slightly before continuing, "I believe everyone has heard about the Zhao Family Village cutting off the water from the Hutuo River. This act is equivalent to severing our lifeline. Therefore, we must reclaim the water source that rightfully belongs to us."
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