Chapter 163 Priest Bona doesn’t want to work hard anymore

Things are changing subtly.

At first, Rurik just thought that the priests simply wanted to have a good rest after receiving the gifts of trophies from the soldiers. As a result, their rest was like doing nothing for three days.

Specifically, they are no longer interested in boiling oil and making soap.

Rurik still chose time in the afternoon to enter the priest's longhouse and continue to review the knowledge on the wooden boards.

As for the agreements and contracts he signed with the blacksmith, such as the blacksmithing and glass agreements, he was willing to believe that because of his father's absolute prestige in the tribe, the old guy Clavarson should not and could not have any frivolous ideas. That person has some other ideas, at least it is absolutely impossible now.

But some people’s ideological essence has undergone tremendous changes!

Klavason is old, and he only thinks about his son returning with a beautiful wife, and then inheriting the incredible wealth created thanks to Rurik's "miracle".

Money corrupts the heart.

Even the so-called noble people are not pure saints, and they are inevitably corrupted.

Undoubtedly, Priest Bona is inherently competitive, and she always has a desire for power in her heart. Now it's not just power, but also this huge amount of disposable wealth.

The climate is getting warmer. The elderly Viglia feels that he rests most of the time every day, but he still feels tired after waking up.

She is already seventy-three years old. This summer, she has a very bad feeling in her heart.

Everyone has to face death, and he must finally face it.

One warm afternoon, Rurik changed into a new linen coat that he bought from a tribal tailor at his home.

Because some commercial boats from the south have arrived in Roseburg, the owners of the boats are all small-scale traders, and they sell mostly daily necessities.

For example, flax, such as salt.

The traders were shocked that the Russians were not as wealthy as before, and their high spirits just proved one thing.

About a certain settlement on Gotland Island that was destroyed, the Siiya Tribe Alliance was quite happy about this. Of course, the enemy forces must suffer heavy losses, the better! But who is the initiator of the war?

Many small and medium-sized tribes suspect that the Melalen tribe did it.

The people of Mellaren immediately denied that the matter was none of their business, but also expressed their support for this just move.

Yes, attacking the Gotlanders is the right thing everyone likes to see.

There are various indications that it was the Russians in the north who won the battle, so there is a legend that the victorious Russians obtained a large amount of gold and silver coins. Could such good news attract some businessmen who are willing to take risks?

Rurik was very happy that he bought some new clothes. He washed them with soap and then dried them. Everything looked so familiar.

What’s more, the style of the new clothes is very close to that of a thousand years later, Rurik couldn’t help but sigh.For Westerners in this time and space, clothing styles and work labor requirements have basically reached an optimal solution.

Rurik put on a fitted linen long-sleeved robe, and he did wear trousers on his lower body.

It is not surprising that trousers are made by women with superb tailoring skills in the Ross tribe. Women all wear skirts, and a number of men also wear robes. There are actually not many men who wear pants all day long, just because of an embarrassing thing that always bothers everyone - going to the toilet is not as convenient as a robe.

If Rurik had to make a choice, he would still choose pants. Not only that, there is also a pair of underwear made of linen inside his outer trousers. If there is no elastic band, then drill holes in the pants and then put on soft hemp rope to make the waistband.

His clothes were printed with moss to produce some dim patterns, and the overall color was still grayish white and slightly yellow.

It is paired with a golden ponytail that Rurik can keep on the back of his head.

It can be said that his clean and beautiful appearance fully embodies a unique temperament, which is exactly worthy of his noble status.

Such a noble man once again walked into the longhouse of the priests and decided to continue studying.

Vilia felt confused after waking up. She no longer wanted to ask about many things.

Poona has already started activities as a high priest in advance against her own wishes. There was nothing Vilia could do. She just criticized her a little verbally and seemed to stop expressing any opinions, but that was not the case.

The sudden appearance of huge wealth also made Villa suddenly excited.

Because of this wealth, the priests became obviously lazy.

Bona, she is already performing the work of the high priest, but it is obvious that she does not want to work hard now.

Rurik came again. This time, he ran to the cubicle full of wooden boards as usual, lit the oil lamp and continued to look through the documents. It was precisely because of his understanding of the documents that he was able to chat and laugh with the Uppsala businessmen very naturally. The amount of information in all the boards was no exaggeration, and Rurik hatched a plan to memorize it all.

He has already begun to do so.

A sound of footsteps gradually approached, and Rurik subconsciously paused his study.

"Are you here to refuel the lamp?"

"It's me." Poona held on to the wooden frame and continued: "Rurik, there is something I want to discuss with you. You discuss it."

"You? With me?"

Rurik put down the board completely, and he very much welcomed Bo Na to discuss something with him. Ke now also has opinions about this woman.

"You have something to do, and I happen to have something to do too. You choose a place and we can have a good chat."

There was a hint of displeasure in Rurik's tone. What is he doing now? She didn't say anything. The surprised Bo Na used her brain and she already guessed it.

Because, the two of them are probably because of the same thing.

This afternoon Villa did notResting again, she sat cross-legged on a leather cushion in the hall of the longhouse.

All the young priests gradually gathered around Veriya, and they also sat cross-legged on both sides of Veriya.

Rurik followed Bona. He returned to the hall and saw a serious scene.

"Ouch? Discussing important matters?"

Rurik still had a dull face, and then sat casually on a pair of leather cushions.

Seeing Villa sitting in the most noble position with half-closed eyes, he felt that it was actually the real high priest who had something to say to him.

In the end, without any courtesy, Bona expressed the opinions of the priests on behalf of all the priests in a very confessional tone.

"Rurik, today I want to tell you something special. Regarding the production of soap, I will definitely stop it indefinitely."

Listen, Rurik The little heart was startled at first, and then quickly calmed down.

Although he did not want this to happen, since his cousin returned, these priests have almost all begun to become "pampered ladies", except that they do not have husbands.

Rurik knew that Bona's determination would bring about identity, and he was by no means unprepared for this.

Despite this, Rurik still showed a harsh attitude: "No wonder, you have become lazy these days. You have begun to pay special attention to your dressing up. You have stopped doing the work of boiling oil and making soap. Don't even do it. I learned from the tailor that you also ordered a batch of new clothes." Poona shrugged matter-of-factly: "Son, you know, it was your father who made the decision. We have a huge amount of money due to the latest regulations.”

“You will stop working because of this money?” Rurik continued to ask harshly, “What about soap? ”

“Oh, haha. Regarding the soap, I would still do it if necessary, but the situation is different now, so there is no need for us to continue.”

At this moment, Bona, who is confident, treats Rurik as a child. She feels that she will soon officially serve as the high priest. Even if Rurik succeeds as the chief ten years later, she will still have great influence in the clan. right to speak.

She coaxed Rurik: "Child, about soap. We signed a contract with you at the beginning, and we were willing to make soap for you. That is because we were poor, and you became rich by making soap. We have become rich. The situation has completely changed. I think we have gained enough money and it will be a long process to use it up.”

Rurik Mi. He raised his eyes and asked deliberately: "You mean, before you spend all the money, you are not going to make soap for me? You have been resting these days, how can this be like this? You should continue making soap."< /p>

"Huh? You can't say that." Bo Na straightened her body and continued to coax: "My child, maybe you are a little angry. Please relax."

After that, Bo Na Na gave a wink, and a lower-level priest was anxious.He quickly took the original copy of the contract document.

Bona held the wooden board with both hands, and the runes on it were clearly visible.

"Look, these are all the terms. It doesn't say that we have to continue making it forever. Our contract is always valid, but when we don't want to make it, you don't have the right to force it."

“You!”

At this moment, Rurik truly realized that he had been tricked by them.

In fact, what Bona said is very correct. This is clearly stipulated in the contract document.

Now, according to Bona's attitude, the priests were very enthusiastic about making soap in the past six months, and their technical skills were rapidly accumulated and developed through continuous hands-on operations.

Bona’s words today proved one more thing. Rurik had to lament that there is nothing new under the sun. Even in ancient times, people were good at exploiting loopholes in contracts.

Of course, Rurik feels a little regretful now. If I had known this, when I made the contract six months ago, I should have written a special clause, such as stipulating how many finished soap products the priest should produce within a month according to the Julian calendar, and what kind of penalty would be paid if the delivery was late.

Rurik couldn't help but think a little more. He was even a little worried about Klavasen, because the agreement signed with the old guy was only about how to divide the money after selling the goods. No! Klavassen should be more reliable.

Rurik speculated, looked into Pona's eyes and asked: "Is it just because of the 30,000 silver coins you got? Pona, do you think this money can really last you a lifetime?" ? But you should understand that soap is a daily necessities, and now the tribesmen like it. For the sake of our tribesmen, you should continue to produce it." "Are you forcing it?" He sneered and continued to coax: "We are priests and servants of God. Even if the leader is here, even if the leader makes a request to me, as the high priest, I have the right to refuse. Because I am the high priest!"

Rurik noticed this, and Vilia clearly didn’t like what Bona said.

Maybe, Vilia is very angry! ?

Rurik then said: "You are a servant of God, what about me? I am a person blessed by Odin, do you want to question this?"

" No, I have no doubt." Bona continued: "Actually, you and I are both servants of Odin, so why do you ask me to continue making it? Since you are willing to fulfill the contract, my words and actions are completely in line with the contract. There is no mistake."

"You!" Rurik stood up and said forcefully: "Then why are you putting on such a show? Bona, remember, you are not the high priest yet. ! Even if you call yourself the high priest to everyone.Look, the high priest is sitting in the most honorable position. "

Bona felt she was wrong, glanced at Vilia awkwardly, and then turned around to explain: "Maybe there are some small mistakes in what I said. You can't deny that the high priest is now frail and old. When the summer solstice ceremony comes, I will definitely perform the ceremony as the high priest. ”

“Oh? Is this your decision? Then I have nothing to say to you. ”

Because of soap, it is not just a matter of money. Rurik does not deny that he has taken most of the profits in soap, and the priests are very cheap. Labor force.

If Poona and others criticize themselves in this regard and decide to propose changes to the profit sharing ratio, if this is the case, there is nothing they can do to change the profit sharing ratio. If you have deep thoughts and can join forces to engage in anti-exploitation negotiations, Rurik will feel completely passive.

But Bona's attitude is entirely because the priests have become rich and don't want to work hard.

Soap can be very profitable, and soap is also an important daily necessities.

The widespread use of soap can kill a large number of bacteria and viruses that are harmful to human health in daily life, and can also objectively reduce the number of bacteria and viruses that are harmful to human health. The possibility of people getting sick. For the Ross tribe, population is the basis for maintaining the strength of the tribe. Currently, soap is a treasure that the tribe can use to maintain hygiene.

As for making a lot of money from selling soap, it is indeed a huge profit.

Rurik turned to leave, but when he saw that he had completely failed in coaxing the child, Bona also stood up hurriedly.

“Oh! Rurik, don’t leave! You seem angry, let's sit down and talk some more. ”

“Let’s talk? What else can we talk about? Rurik turned around with a wooden face: "Indeed, you have reasons not to make soap." But I just need more soap. Do you think this is just about making money? ”

“What if? "Bona asked.

"I will be the future leader, and I have reason to be responsible for the lives of the people. The tribesmen need soap, but you just want to live a lazy life, walking around during the sacrificial time, and then dress and eat well, and do nothing else. I have nothing to talk about with you. Bona, unless you decide to keep making soap for me. ”

Seeing Rurik’s resolute attitude, his tone was full of atmosphere.

Bona really didn’t want her relationship with Rurik to become stalemate, she just wanted Rurik to I can understand and agree that the priest no longer has to make soap every day.

Poona waved her hands anxiously: "You! Don't be angry, kid. Sit back and we can continue talking about this. ”