How can this be done if the high priest is just a wine bag and rice bag?
Having a high priest with such conduct is a serious blasphemy against Odin and Valhalla. Even the tribesmen will be very disgusted with the high priest's behavior. Everyone needs the high priest to be a pious person.
What if the pious was a deer farmer? Is it Rumia?
Even if it is not her, the person who can take over Vilia's position must be a pious woman who respects the big leader's decision.
Otto said cruelly: "I understand, high priest. If those priests continue to be decadent, I will kill them all with my own hands."
"Alas... everything is over. It's the sin of those gold and silver."
Villa sighed, of course Otto did not agree with her statement.
"High Priest, what's the crime with gold and silver? We all need gold and silver, but priests should not be greedy for money."
"You are right, hurry up Let me help him up!"
Otto helped Villa's thin body, and the old man immediately ground out a bronze key in a small clay pot.
"High Priest, you..."
"Follow me, chief! Haro Zuosen left a lot of treasures with me, and I locked them in a room. And The public wealth of our priests."
Vilia did not continue, but walked firmly down the aisle of the longhouse with a cane.
Her aging eyes glared sharply at the sobering priestess sitting in the hall. She couldn't help but wonder, don't these people know that there will be no more Bona in the future?
Soon, a small storage room appeared in front of Otto and others. Villa inserted the key and opened it with all his strength, and the door opened.
"Go and get a few people to light all the oil lamps on the wall." Villa ordered.
"Yes." Harold Zuosen entered first, and soon, under the illumination of the dim oil lamp, Otto saw a pile of boxes.
"Are they all silver coins?" Otto asked.
"Yes. There are also some gold coins and some gems."
"Open it for me quickly."
After hearing the order, Haro Zuosen walked up in person. Lift the lids of all boxes.
In the dim light of the oil lamp, those silver and gold coins shone brightly.
Otto did not personally participate in the revenge against the Gotlanders three months ago, so he had no way of understanding what kind of treasury the Russian army had built.
Even Otto had never seen so much money in his life.
In fact, now, when Harold Johnson saw so much gold and silver lying here, his heart was beating rapidly again.
When it was Otto's turn, his whole body was trembling, and his bearded old face instantly blossomed with joy.
Villa raised his crutch at this moment and gently poured the excited Otto.
She urged in a hoarse voice: "Don't get carried away after looking at too much money. Big boss, there are two boxes hereThe son belongs to the priests, and the rest are gifts given to you by the people on the expedition. "
"A gift for me? Four boxes? ! "Muttering, Otto walked over directly.
He knelt down on one knee, inserted his hands into the box full of silver coins, and picked up the shining silver wantonly, his joy was beyond words.
He was happy for a while, then suddenly turned back: "Hello Zuosen, how much gold and silver did you steal? "
"This... our last count showed that there were eighteen hundred pounds of silver. And ten pounds of gold. Originally, we thought that the silver in a box was one hundred pounds, but in fact it was not that much. ”
“Are there really so many? "
Hallo Zuosen shrugged: "As you can see, there may be five hundred pounds of silver here. We offer you three hundred pounds. ”
“Well, that’s a lot. "
Otto threw down the silver and stood up. He suddenly thought of another thing and immediately darkened his face: "So, have all the soldiers who went on the expedition received their rewards? Is your distribution fair? "
" Fair enough. It was the scene where the trophies were being distributed. That Bona was so arrogant. "
"That woman is dead now. Otto tilted his head slightly and looked at the pile of gold and silver, "You gave me too many silver coins." Maybe, I should share some of the vinegar with the tribesmen. "
This is what Otto knew his subordinates would never do. His words were just trying to gain fame.
As expected, Harold Zuosen quickly dissuaded him: "Anyway, we won the battle. , Great leader, you also have leadership qualities. This is a tribute to you from all the warriors. Please keep it. ”
“Okay. Otto sighed, "It's a pity that I'm old, so I'll leave this money to Rurik." "
Villa approached the box on crutches: "Big Chief, your decision is very correct. I didn't bring you here just to show you money. I want to make an agreement with you. "
"Promise? What is it? "
Vilia pointed to the two boxes: "That is the public wealth of our priests and belongs to all priests. Poona, who was executed by you, tried to take possession of it for herself, which was a huge sin. Perhaps letting the priests take charge of too much money would inevitably lead to great disaster. I have already thought that the mobilization of the public wealth of the priests will be controlled by the big leader. "
"What? Is it me? "Otto's eyes widened, what he heard was really refreshing. He hurriedly asked: "Is it really possible? Since ancient times, you priests have used your money for your own use. ”
“Times have changed, my son. In the past, the priests' expenses depended entirely on the donations of the entire clan, and the priests were always poor. Fortunately, now that the priests have become rich, they have become as rotten as mud. We still have 20,000 silver coins, just to pay for meals and sacrifices. 20,000 silver coins are enough for a hundred years! I am the high priest, and I have decided that the priests’ money will be controlled by the chief, and this will always be the case. ”
Otto’s face became solemn. He was very happy.Wow, now the money for sacrifices is also under the control of the big leader. This means not only the control of money, but also the control of all daily activities of the priests.
High Priest Vilia, when her life was about to end, she handed over the financial power of the priest?
Otto stood up slowly, faced the old Vilia, and asked the most fundamental question: "High Priest, will our future be an alliance or a subordinate relationship? "
Velia pursed her wrinkled mouth and said resolutely: "I am a subordinate. I will do my best to train Rumia to become a high priest, and Rumia, you are my son. Servant. In the future, only your son Rurik can lead us to prosperity. As I said, I will not allow any person or group to threaten him, even if I am dead."
"I. I understand everything. Then, please give me the key.”
Otto held the crudely made bronze key in his hand. This key is like a token of power transfer, and Otto fully understands the weight of this power.
From today on, the inherent group of priests is no longer an independently operating organization. All priests’ food and drink expenses are subject to the orders of the big leader.
After getting the key, Otto looked up and looked at the appearance of the room: "Yes, this is a good warehouse. For now, keep all the money here."
Vilia nodded: "Well, maybe a large amount of coins is very safe in the longhouse of the priest. So, I have another worry?"
"What is that?"
"Rurik, you would never imagine how rich he is. He has at least 10,000 silver coins in his hand."
Hearing this, Otto was instantly furious: "Huh? He is not the only Five thousand? Just three months..."
"That's the truth. You should ask him in person."
"Okay, I'll go there tonight. Ask."
Villa tapped his crutch: "Rurik has a lot of money, and he will become richer and richer. I am very worried that gangsters will appear in the tribe to steal or attack Rurik. Money."
"What? How is this possible? Is there anyone who dares to steal the money from the leader's family?" Otto never thought of this possibility because he found it unbelievable.
Villa's attitude was very resolute: "You should have thought of this possibility now. As I see it, put all your money in the longhouse of the priests, and send your cronies to keep it under strict guard. There will be people all night long. Stand guard. Our people can be trusted. Now you must be careful of the foreigners and the bandits who sneak in." Otto thought about it carefully, and the words of the high priest did make sense.
"I need to discuss this matter with Rurik, after all, it is his money. I think I need you to summon all the drunk priests now and tell them the new situation. "
Villa nodded: "Then come with me."
Otto always doesn't want to go around in things, so those people are still dizzy.The various priestesses were gathered one by one into the living room of the longhouse. Seeing their still confused faces, Otto wanted to slap each of them.
In front of all of them, Otto, on behalf of Vilia, accused the priest Bona.
Bona has been executed!
After hearing the news, all the priestesses' confused minds seemed to have been shocked by electricity, and they suddenly woke up one by one.
"Bona committed a heinous crime, trying to kill the high priest Vilia, trying to monopolize all the treasures, and even trying to harm Rurik. Bona is dead, and you did not stop Bona when the high priest was seriously ill. You are also guilty of these actions!
Now, you obey the order. From now on, the priests’ shared treasures will be confiscated. From now on, the priests’ food and drink expenses and the expenses of the sacrificial rituals will all be controlled by the chief.
All the wine and crystal cups you have purchased will be confiscated.
Remember, your identity is to worship Valhalla and to perform all the rituals. Otherwise, you will have no right to pursue wealth. You will be executed."
Otto knew that the priests had crystal cups. He believed that this was evidence of the priests' extravagance and must have bought them at a high price from foreign merchants.
In fact, Haro Zuosen and others who knew the inside story did not have time to say that the "crystal cup" is no longer a magical and rare item in the Ross tribe.
Vilia is old. It turns out that the priestesses squeezed out Parla who did not listen to Bona, and tried to rely on Bona to gain benefits for themselves in the new era.
This is the end of their dream. Facing the powerful leader Otto, they have no choice but to agree to this choice.
Until now, neither Otto nor Viglia clearly realize that they are actually making a great change.
The big leader is concentrating power. The big leader of the Ross tribe, or the chief, is spontaneously transforming into a monarch.
Otto did not want to be a real monarch, or he did not have a clear concept of this yet.
Otto was originally here to report his duties to the high priest, but he also wanted to worry about the elderly members of the tribe gathering in the priest's longhouse so that he could personally lead the army in Nuo. Make a detailed report on what you have seen in Fugorod.
The execution of the rebellious Bona and the control of the priest group were purely accidental.
The situation quickly stabilized. Since the high priest decided to delegate power, Otto instantly issued orders to all the female priests as the master.
“This time, the leader got one hundred and sixty girls in Novgorod. They have already completed their wedding ceremony there, and that does not count.
< p>Some of the women stayed in New Roseburg, and the other part came back with the ship.I decided to hold a wedding for all the newlyweds who came back tomorrow night, and you priests will prepare as soon as possible. ”
The priestesses who were very frightened looked at each other. At this moment, the high priest Vilia, who was still sitting cross-legged, struck hard.Ban crutches: "Didn't you hear the leader's order? Start preparations now. The wedding ceremony tomorrow night must be held smoothly. The news must be spread tonight!"
"Yes!" Those priestesses They all said in unison, feeling uneasy in their hearts.
Ah, they just felt a little uncomfortable that the plan for the ceremony was personally formulated by the big leader.
Otto continued to order: "After you have completed the ceremony tomorrow night, all the priests will be divided. You must allocate people to live in the new settlement of our tribe!"
Every settlement must have an altar, and because of the decision of Harozolson and Aric, a "Tombstone Island" was added to the new settlement of the Rus.
New Fort Ross can definitely become the next core of the Ross people, and Tombstone Island obviously has great strategic value.
A new stone ship altar must be set up in the new settlement, and the mother city of Roseburg must send priests to station there. What's more, there are sixty-five young people who died in the war buried on Tombstone Island. The tribe must send priests to perform a condolence ceremony to calm the hearts of the entire tribe.
The tribesmen need a sustenance for their souls, and the tribesmen need an altar.
The priests are not women who can only recite ancient prayers. They generally know some basic medical techniques to deal with some minor diseases. They know how to collect herbs and brew medicine to treat diseases. Although their medical skills are not very good, they are better than nothing.
Their faces showed embarrassment, and Otto knew their worries well.
Villa tapped his cane again: "You have no right to object and follow the arrangements of the big leader. If you are asked to settle in New Roseburg, you must go."
Youwei With Leah's endorsement, Otto no longer has any worries.
Of course Otto could not name the priestess, and specifically he did not care at all.
All the priestesses were here. With a few clicks, he selected three priestesses to garrison on Tombstone Island, and five others to go to Fort New Rose.
After excluding Bona and Palla, who was maliciously expelled before, there are now only thirteen priestesses working.
The group was divided into three, and in the end only five people were left in Roseburg's hometown.
The number of people is a bit small, and Otto doesn’t want to change it. Anyway, as long as the high priest Vilia relaxes the conditions for this kind of work as a priest, he can find some poor women with no livelihood to do the work of priests to get a living ration.
Originally, the existing priests are all poor women.
They did not want to die for their dead husbands, nor did they want to remarry, so they had no choice but to find a job in the longhouse of the priest.
So from the beginning, they had a purpose, and their hearts were not pious.
Regardless of piety or not, someone has to do the rituals.
The great plan is buried in the heart of Welia, that is, he will use his last life to train a competent Rumia. Rumia will train more priests, and these newThe priestess will only obey Yuririk.
At that time, he, the big leader Otto, and even many older people in the tribe had passed away.