As for the distribution of spoils of war, Harold Johnson, the war leader, has the absolute say.
In order to avoid chaos, Harozolson ordered his followers to move all the boxes containing money to the sacred longhouse of the priests. After all, 30% of the wealth inside was to be paid as tribute to the priests, not only in accordance with the regulations, but also as a thank you to the priests for "praying for blessings and sacrifices before going out for battle."
The majority of warriors are superstitious. They are willing to believe that their victory largely comes from the favor of God. There are various signs that things have turned around for the Ross tribe, and it seems that all the changes came from the birth of the leader's son Rurik. The warriors need to give a batch of tribute to the priest, and then thank Odin of Asgard through the priest.
Furthermore, for the time being, the priests are responsible for taking care of the wealth, and everyone is very relieved.
The spoils of war also include captured weapons, tools, and even uneaten captured grain, most of which are placed with the priests.
There is only one kind of trophy that can be taken home directly. That's all the prisoners.
Some adult women were abandoned on Tombstone Island. Although they had not gone through the wedding ceremony of the Russians, those who were determined to run the Tombstone Island stronghold had already lived as husband and wife with these women.
Only a few adult women and almost all girls were transported to Roseburg, where they immediately began a new life as servants.
Just a servant? No! Some families with servants immediately made small calculations.
No matter what, it is still difficult for any family to find a wife for their still young son in the future. Then, after many years, it is completely reasonable for the servant to develop into his son's wife.
Ever since, Kanuf, who was going to the beach to find his father, was suddenly pleasantly surprised that he had two maids who were slightly younger than him.
Kanuf, his character determines that he will not be a particularly strong person. After he failed in the competition, he was particularly willing to be Rurik's follower and willing to learn from Rurik.
Kanuf is happy that he has two maids. Only in this aspect, he is temporarily a little more advanced than his "eldest brother" Rurik. Since Rurik has a good attitude towards his maid Rumia, he is also willing to take the initiative to make friends with his two maids.
But what Haro Zuosen told his son Kanuf was very straightforward: "Take good care of your two servants, Kanuf. In ten years, they will be your wives. Remember, when I die of old age, Your woman must give me at least two grandchildren before!"
Yes, Haro Zuosen just wants more offspring.
The most angry person about this matter is his elderly wife. It was entirely because the husband actually brought two young women back with him, and they were not as simple as servants at all!
Kanuf had no time to care about the adults' affairs. He took out his knife and cut the ropes of the sisters who had become his servants, and then told them: "From now on, youFollow me and live a good life. I will treat you well and you will listen to me. "
The two girls nodded weakly, and their nervous hearts calmed down a little.
Otherwise, what else can we do? We can only accept our fate.
A lot of coins Being carried into the chief priest's house, even the old Vilia's aging spirit was invigorated by so much money.
Vilia was leaning on a cane and could see all the open boxes. There were silver coins and gold coins in them, and their eyes were shining.
As for the other priestesses, they were just trembling with excitement.
Hallo Zuosen and Arik took them first. The main trophy went to the priest's longhouse to report. After all, it was a great achievement. The two men raised their chests high and looked completely heroic.
"Great priest, you see, this is our trophy. All the boxes are full of coins. "
Wilia staggered and followed behind Harozolson. Hearing his serious introduction, he felt excited and moved.
"High Priest. Haro Zuosen stopped and said, "According to our agreement, another 30% of the wealth will belong to the priests." Therefore, thirty thousand silver coins will be deposited with you. "
"So many? ! ”
“Exactly. At least your wealth, I will send people to distribute it immediately. As for the rest of the money, it will be kept by you until we distribute it uniformly. ”
“I understand everything. "Villa nodded, "Then you start. ”
Harozolson was quite young and had quite good mathematical abilities. He insisted on staying in the longhouse of the priests to count all kinds of coins, so he asked Arik to go back and have a good sleep.
"Aric, go back! "
"Huh? Maybe I should help you. "
"No need. You can go back to your own home to rest now, or go to the leader's home. Remember, when the sun rises tomorrow, you are to summon all the young people involved in the operation to the longhouse of the priests. We must allocate the money tomorrow. ”
“Okay. ”
Arik trusts this uncle very much, especially his actions in the entire operation, which is even more admirable.
Immediately go to the longhouse of the priests, of course Arik will not The house immediately seemed deserted.
He went straight to the leader's residence to visit his aunt, cousin, and the so-called baby.
After a while, this young man appeared. People are back.
There are many oil lamps lit in the large long house. After all, he has become rich, and Rurik is too lazy to continue to save oil for the lamps as before.
"elder brother! You are finally back. Come here quickly! "Rurik, who was sitting at the low table, greeted him warmly.
Aric came happily and was about to sit on the leather cushion, but he saw that his brother's maid was also sitting on it. At the master’s table?
Does Rurik feel uncomfortable because he likes his maid so much?, but his eyes were suddenly attracted by the things placed on the low table.
Not jerky, but something crystal clear and beautiful.
"You're back, I thought you couldn't wait to distribute the spoils." Niya looked exactly like Arik's mother, and she held a wooden bowl full of meat slices and placed it on the table superior. "Maybe you haven't eaten yet. Let's eat some meat now. Wait a moment, the wheat porridge is almost ready."
"Okay mother."
Arik waist hanging Wearing a sword, he sat next to Rurik very naturally.
Because he lived like this for many years before he became an adult.
He inadvertently reminded Rurik: "My brother, maybe you shouldn't let your servant sit here, even if you like her."
"It doesn't matter." Rick shrugged.
"Oh? You are so kind."
After all, that is Rurik's servant, and how to use the servant is also the master's business. Arik grabbed a few pieces of cooked whale meat and stuffed them into his mouth, then curiously picked up the crystal clear glass.
"Brother, the good thing you are talking about cannot be this, right? Is it a crystal cup filled with water?! Huh? Did you get a piece of crystal material and chisel it into a cup after we set off? ?”
Arik’s question was really unexpected.
Rurik gently held his chin: "Pure crystal? No. My brother, you are probably wrong."
After that, Rurik stood up and put the All three crystal cups in the house were brought to the low table, including one filled with refined light yellow whale oil.
Arik was shocked when he saw this.
"Brother! Where did you get so many treasures? As your brother, I know that there are many treasures in this world, including gold cups inlaid with gems and crystal cups carved from crystal. Each of them is It's expensive. Brother, you are really willing to spend a lot of money to buy these things?"
"I..." Rurik's mind was a little confused, and he calmed down and simply followed it. Arik's miscalculation. "Brother, guess what the value of this cup is?"
"Value? Fifty gold coins? No, it shouldn't be that expensive. Even if you don't have fifty, you still have to have it. Forty." When Arik speculated, suddenly, he thought that this thing itself was incredible. Because Arick had never heard that anyone else owned a crystal cup except Gould, the richest visiting businessman.
"No. Rurik, it's not the time for us to leave. A businessman from the south comes to our territory to sell luxury goods?"
"How can there be such a person? ." Rurik smiled and shook his head.
"Huh? It's not like you dig the ground with a wooden shovel, like digging onions, dig out the best crystal material from the ground and ask someone to carve it."
< p>Niya, who had been listening for a long time, simply burst into laughter and continued: "Silly boy, that is your brother’s latest creation! Don't forget that he is a child blessed by Odin. When he sleeps, God will give him new abilities in his dreams. ”Niya had no way of understanding why her son had so many magical skills. She could only keep convincing herself that this was a blessing from God. The more she thought about it, the more she believed it, and she quietly ran to the stone On the boat altar, a fish was sacrificed to thank the gods.
Aric heard this in disbelief. He continued to mess with the crystal cup, stroking the delicate surface of the cup with his rough hands, and deliberately tapping it with his fingers. Knock it and feel its stone-like texture. But he is keen to realize that this cup is no ordinary stone.
Arik placed it carefully. After all, he knew that this object was very similar to the legendary crystal. Cup, that thing is beautiful, but it will break easily if it falls on the ground. He doesn’t want to damage his brother’s treasure due to his negligence.
“Brother, did you really make it? Just like making soap. And its value is at least a hundred times that of soap. "
"Oh, it's not that exaggerated. Rurik proudly straightened his childlike back: "Brother, the cup you see now is worth as much as two steel swords." About twelve gold coins are enough. ”
“Even so, it is of huge value. ”
“It is indeed valuable. Rurik said: "I named it boli. I thought that a rich man needs such a treasure to prove his identity." ”
“That’s true. "Arik subconsciously touched his necklace with a new batch of amber strung on it, "Compared to this, my necklaces are no longer precious. ”
Looking at the transparent cup on the table, an urge to take it for himself arose spontaneously.
Of course Rurik saw the change in his cousin’s eyes, the trembling The eyes fully illustrate one word - greed
"Brother, do you want one? "
"Huh? Give it to me? ”
“Yes. "Rurik looked into Arik's eyes without changing his expression.
"Is this...really okay? ”
“Of course, you are my family. Of course, we brothers share the good things. "
"Then I will accept it. "Arik was not polite at all. He just took one and tried to put it into his leather jacket.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Your brother has given it to you, and the cup will not disappear. "Niya came over carrying a small pottery urn and criticized Arik's rudeness.
"Ah, Mom, I was too anxious. "After that, he put it back on the table.
Niya rolled her eyes at Arik, put the jar on the table, and ordered: "Rumia, serve food to your masters. ”
Perhaps it was not until this time that the identity of Rumia’s servant began to be revealed.
However, Rurik did not show a particularly strong love for the so-called boli cup, which made Arik was quite confused
Looking at the cup, Ali.Ke was already fantasizing about taking it back to his home to please his wife.
After eating dried meat and sticky wheat porridge, Arik still asked about the cup.
Especially a key point!
Aric asked: "Brother, since you figured out how to make the cup, can you make more? If so, can you give me some more?"
"Hehehe , you want it."
"I am your brother."
Rurik pouted deliberately, criticizing his brother's greed in his heart. "You can do it if you want. I have a way to continue, but you have to give me money. We are brothers, so I can give you a preferential price."
"Huh? I'm your brother, really. Can't you give me another gift?"
"No." Rurik shook his head, "If you let dad know, he will be angry."
Listen to this, Arik. The greed immediately restrained. If the big leader knew about it, his moral character would be questioned.
"Okay," Arik sighed slightly, "I will spend money to buy it. I am rich now, and it is time to fill my shabby home with some treasures."
Leave Rick nodded in time, glad that his brother could get to this point.
He then deliberately continued: "Yes, as long as I am willing to spend money, I will have the motivation to do it. There is no free banquet in this world. Many people have become rich. Will they also have a relationship with you?" The same idea? Use money to buy some treasures?"
"There should be some." Aric pinched his chin and said, "But how do you get more cups to sell to them? The price is too high! That's more than a hundred silver coins! My financial resources are no problem. "
"What is their financial resources?" Rurik asked immediately. .
"Everyone probably got more than 200 silver coins and a small amount of gold coins."
"Oh, they have so much money? Brother, you said you robbed a total of How much is it? I want to know an accurate figure."
"This? According to statistics, I estimate it is equivalent to 150,000 silver coins."
"I understand." Rurik lowered his head, looking dazed.
Actually, Rurik was thinking about how to make the money within a short period of time. He thinks it's theoretically possible.
Rurik thought for a while and said, "Brother, to be honest with you, I have some ready goods. Originally, I planned to wait until Gould came back to sell them to him. Since you all have changed Instead of selling it to the people of the Melalen tribe, it’s better to sell it to our people.”
“How much do you have in stock?”
“Yes. There are forty cups, and there is also a kind of pot that can hold wine. They are as beautiful as crystal. Brother, I can give you some more, but you have to gather the rich people. I will do it. a trade showmeeting. "
"Are you serious? "Arik, who already knew the situation, asked cautiously.
"It's absolutely true. ”
A kind of comfort bathed in the spring light quickly affected Arik. Since you can get a gift for doing something trivial for your brother, why not do it?
< p>"Then tomorrow afternoon. We will divide the money in the morning, and you have to prepare all the treasures. We got the money and went directly to the place you arranged. People who are willing to buy a cup will naturally pay for it. ”“Okay! "Rurik nodded deeply.
Since my cousin not only loves the glass, he even shows a rare greedy look! Although the price is higher, he can "loot" these victorious heroes with this object. How reasonable is the trophy?
Because of this sudden good thing, Rurik called the servant outside after eating, taking advantage of the excuse of going to the toilet.
< p>He whispered the details of Rumia's matter, and finally said: "Tell Klavason these things, tell him all the details, and then tell him my attitude. You get to watch him start making new glassware and then come back. ”Rumia fully understood that her master was going to do something big to make money. She ran and her figure quickly disappeared into the bonfires and songs and laughter in Roseburg after nightfall.