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Chapter 428: Attacking Gotland The brothers are all looking forward to this day

While the Swedish coalition forces were fighting their way through the south, Arik, who was ordered to garrison Tombstone Island, was certainly not idle.

He has always lacked the mobile forces that can be mobilized, but there are still five long boats that cruise the waters south of the islands for a long time, guarding Ross's fishermen, and also taking the initiative to attack the "intruding" Gotland ships.

With the crossbow, Rus warriors no longer have to fight in gangs. Arik didn't have many steel-arm crossbows on hand, but they could fire a variety of arrows, and their power was always amazing, making it impossible for the soldiers to get close to the enemy ship. After the two sides kept a certain distance, the Russians fired unilaterally.

More than ten days have passed since the Swedish Allied Forces went south to fight. The longships sent by Arik only plundered three Gotland fishing boats. They killed the fishermen and seized some fish. Then drag it back to port.

Other than that, they gained nothing more.

"Damn it, it would be better if I personally led my brothers to attack the island and win. If the war cannot be resolved quickly, the leader will blame me." From the beginning, Arik hoped to turn the war Burning to Gotland by the way, this is not only to avenge his biological father, but also to bring out his great power, just because he has won a major victory in the previous battle.

The prerequisites for the expedition were not yet mature, but he always had a very strong premonition that the so-called Swedish coalition attack on Gotland would inevitably happen in the foreseeable future.

King Olegin is pretentious and longs for greater glory in his lifetime, and Arik knows this well.

The guys on Gotland have betrayed the Alliance, and it makes sense to raise an army to attack them.

So, the new battle will require the Melalen people to be the main force?

Bah! The Russians are no longer willing to huddle in narrow fjords. The Russians must show their strength in front of the world.

Based on this mentality, in the past days, while providing fish, meat and wheat to the conscripted Slavs, he also deliberately sent them to do heavy manual labor.

They are getting stronger and stronger while logging, but these people must not think that they can train a group of capable sword and shield hands in a month.

The five hundred Slavs are all from the same hometown. Speaking of which, their commander, Medvit, is somewhat related by marriage to Arik. This man is the brother of his future sister-in-law.

So what is the attitude of ordinary Slavic warriors? Most of them came from the White Tree Manor, and according to their custom, they considered Arik, a Varangian who married a woman from the White Tree Manor, as one of their own.

Arik also has no ability to teach a group of simple farmers how much combat skills they have. The Slavic warriors from White Tree Manor only have one trick they train, that is, when a group of people are facing a fight, all of them The spears were pointed in one direction, and then they shouted neat chants and pierced the wall of spears directly.

The Slavic farmers became stronger and stronger. It was not until he began to train them carefully that Arik knewThe trouble therein.

At least the Russians realized the importance of discipline in the battle. Even Arik observed the tricks used by his brother Rurik to train the brats. He learned some new things, so he also improved in discipline training. Next article.

However, more than ten days have passed, and these spear-wielding farmers are still nervous when facing the opponent's battle formation. They are still shocked when the shield-wielding Rus warriors organized by Arik attack with a shield wall. The Slavs, who should have taken advantage of the unique characteristics of their weapons, retreated.

"They are by no means good warriors. If such people really fight fiercely with the Gotlanders, they will only be defeated and become slaves..."

Tomorrow should be normal again One day, the ships that seized the Gotlanders' fishing grounds returned one after another in the morning, and soon Tombstone Island would begin warrior training again.

Arik rested peacefully, and the tranquility of the island also made most Russians less wary.

It was in this atmosphere that the Ross fleet headed by the Aurora quietly arrived at Tombstone Island and trimmed its sails at the island's natural bay.

Everything happened without warning. People who got up early subconsciously felt that the fishing boat was back, but they didn’t expect it to be this boat!

Only a very small number of people know the Latin alphabet, but those who know how to write know very well that the "AVRORA" painted with dye and nailed to the side of the ship is definitely not the rune alphabet.

In fact, there is nothing more memorable than the visual stimulation. The Avora challenged everyone’s concept of a big ship, and she started to berth on Tombstone Island for the second time since her service. .

To the surprise of the onlookers who came after hearing the news, the leader and his son followed the wooden plank put down and successfully landed.

Arik, who was sleeping soundly, learned of this amazing news. He hurriedly changed his clothes and hurriedly left the island wooden castle to meet the leader of the dock.

"Chief, aren't you fighting in the south? Why are you back now?!"

Otto looked at his nephew's somewhat fat face and realized that this kid was on Tombstone Island. My little life was absolutely wonderful. After all, he was his relative, Otto's old face couldn't help but smile.

"Arik, the war in which we participated has ended."

"Ah! So the army has returned?!" Looking at the five anchored ships, Arik couldn't help but said: "A ship returned with some loot some time ago, and now the ship has returned to Fort Ross."

"Really? That's great. Aric, you've gained some weight..."< /p>

"Me?" Aric stroked his beard: "Yes, without the war, of course I am getting fatter. I hope that the Gotlanders can take the initiative to invade, but it is a pity that the patrols I sent It took so many days to find three fishing boats. My people killed less than ten enemies. It’s really boring." Arik said unintentionally, and Otto and Rurik were both happy. In my heart, after all, Arik is a veritable warrior. A warrior is eager to fight, but it also means that the soldiers of Tombstone Island are also eager to fight.Fight?

Rurik deliberately raised his head and said affectionately: "Brother, are you longing for a battle? Then what you long for will soon come true."

"Ah?! War, really "Who else?" Tell me quickly. "Who else?" Rurik pointed to the south. Sweep it all over again?"

"Of course! The guys on Gotland Island must be defeated, and the brothers can't wait."

For a few moments, Otto was worried. His own tribe lacked confidence in a decisive battle. Now looking at Arik's confident and eager face, this worry has disappeared.

Arik looked up at the huge Avlora, with pride on his face: "Great ship! Chief, I will arrange for people to move the loot sparsely. I know, The coalition's crusade against the enemies in the south must have been fruitful, and this time we Russians made a fortune."

Getting rich? Otto's face showed bitterness, but the bitterness was covered by his beard, so that outsiders could only see a melancholy old face.

In front of everyone, Rurik spoke on behalf of his father. He couldn't say "nothing" and simply changed the subject: "Try to put the spoils on the ship. That is the best warehouse. Brother, we'd better go in." In the comfortable wooden castle, let the brothers who are working on the expedition live in the new wooden houses you built and have a good sleep. We have sailed non-stop for many days to arrive here to tell you that our Ross tribe will launch an unprecedented scale attack on Gotland. Attack. Let's discuss this matter in the conference hall. Brother, everyone knows your bravery, and you are indispensable for making great achievements this time."

"Okay!" Aric said excitedly. He picked up his little brother, who was already quite heavy, and lifted him high and then put him down.

Although this made Rurik extremely embarrassed, he could at least be sure that Arik himself had an extremely positive attitude towards a large-scale war.

Indeed, Arik's heart longed for revenge. He felt that only by conquering the entire island of Gotland and killing people would the end of his revenge in this life be achieved. To be extremely realistic, he would have no trouble staying on Tombstone Island all day long. Training new warriors would only give him a short-term headache. He urgently needed someone to vent his frustrations and boredom to.

A legal opportunity to vent is at hand!

The time is already June 22, only six short days before the summer solstice.

The summer solstice is an important sacrificial day of the year for the Rus tribe. It worships the great god Odin and prays to the gods to grant the Rus people safety and a bright future.

Rurik was thinking about the future war, and the thought suddenly passed by him. He felt that it was necessary to make good use of this summer solstice sacrifice and turn it into a strategic mobilization for the entire tribe.

Considering that the main force of the Ross people has actually been stranded on Tombstone Island for a long time at this moment, the order for the decisive battle should be informed to them.

AtWhen the soldiers who were fighting abroad got off the ship, they were immediately surrounded by curious people, asking about the battle. However, they just wanted to have a good rest after landing, even if the sun was getting higher and higher at the moment.

Some strange warriors also disembarked from the ship carrying their bows and arrows. Their short stature confirmed their Corvin nature.

Some timid girls stepped off the boat. They curled up their arms and looked around. Their ragged appearance proved that they were prisoners again.

Except for the people who disembarked, it seems that the fleet led by the leader did not get much loot. The settlers who still thought they could take the opportunity to improve their lives were a little disappointed.

Soon, Otto, Rurik, Carlotta, and even a group of mercenaries came to the wooden castle on Tombstone Island arrogantly.

Being there, Otto was struck by the scene. He subconsciously looked left and right, and couldn't help but sigh: "The wooden wall is too thin. Arik!"

"Yes!"< /p>

"Maybe you should organize people to install another wooden wall."

"Huh? Is it necessary? My wall is indestructible."

Thinking of the wall, Otto thought of the difficult battle that captured the Biriholm Fortress. The enemy's wooden wall is double-layered, and some soil is deliberately stuffed in the middle as a sandwich, so that it is very strong.

"Aric." Otto said seriously: "You don't know what kind of powerful enemy we have encountered in the south. Sooner or later you have to strengthen the wooden wall, but not today. Let's go! Go to hell with what you built. Let’s discuss it in the meeting hall.”

“Yes! I’ll call Medved back right now.”

A moment later, in the meeting hall of Tombstone Island, Duke Otto came. Identity casually sat cross-legged on the leather cushion on the solid wooden floor, and the others also sat down casually.

This was an out-and-out military meeting, and Otto, who opened his mouth, immediately made it clear the new identity of the Russians.

"I am not just your leader now, I am a duke. We have also become the Principality of Rus, and we are more noble than before."

Otto tried to explain that a principality is better than a tribe, What are the similarities and differences between the two words? It's a pity that he ran out of words.

Also sitting at the meeting were the Slavic Medvet and the Covinian Terravis. They were not outsiders. They were both Rurik's in-laws, and they also represented the ethnic groups controlled by the Rus Principality.

Rurik didn’t want to see his father stumbling around now, so he ended up saying: “The so-called principality is of course nobler than our tribe. Now the Slavs in Kovin and Novgorod are both They are part of the principality. If the principality goes to war with outsiders, Covin and the Slavs must join the war. This is... the reason why you two are sitting here."

Rurik deliberately looked at you. Tyravis and Medvit in the prime of life.

The people sitting here know exactly what they are going to discuss, and Arik can't wait.

"Brother, don't talk about these things anymore. The attack on Gotland is what all the brothers are looking forward to.Looking forward to this day, since the leader...ah! It's the Duke. The Duke has appointed you to be the military commander. Tell me, when will you take action? "

"Huh? Are you so anxious? "Rurik originally wanted to say a few more words in a polite way, but now it seems that the heroic Arik doesn't understand and is too lazy to listen.

"Why aren't you in a hurry? "Arik smiled bitterly and said: "Brothers don't just lie down on the island every day. Even the farmers from the east have been trained as warriors by me. They have sacrificed so much. I really want to take my brothers to the island now. "

"Oh, really? So, how many men do you think can defeat the Gotlanders? "

"This..." Arik thought for a moment: "Three years ago, I defeated that settlement with five hundred people. This time, a thousand warriors are almost there! right! That's a thousand people. "

"However, I learned from the Gotland captives that the guys on the island can assemble an army of five thousand people. Do you think one thousand people can really defeat five thousand people? ”

Arik was a ruthless character who licked blood on the battlefield. He stood up suddenly and proudly looked down at his little brother: "A thousand warriors are enough, that is..." His eyes couldn't help but glance. Glancing at Otto, he said weakly: "A thousand Ross warriors, this is our strongest fighting force. I'm afraid the Duke will not completely hand over the command to me. "

Rurik didn't want to talk nonsense. He shrugged: "Yes, I am the real commander, and I don't think that with a thousand strongest warriors close by, I can attack." Defeat the Gotlanders. Brother, you launched a sneak attack with force three years ago. You were very successful, but the enemy had no intention of surrendering. This time, I plan to have a decisive battle with the enemy. You...should know what I mean. "

"Is it risking everything we have? Oh, great! "Aric laughed, his laughter extremely wild, "It's either life or death. Rurik, my brother, it is indeed you who dare to make this decision. To fight and defeat the assembled armies of the entire island of Gotland? OK! I couldn't ask for more. ”

In Arik’s view, all the battles he participated in were won quickly with the violent strength of the Russians. He never knew what it meant to fight hard and what it meant to be invincible for a long time. He had never seen After any form of defeat, he was eager for war.

Rurik could not laugh. He knew very well how historic the decision he was about to officially announce was

The meeting. There was actually no opponent at the scene, not even a hint of doubt.

Otto now even gave the power to declare war to his son, so Rurik was essentially the Duke at this moment. Otto became a veritable "Grand Duke"

It must be said that Rurik has gained great power in this war. Power is intoxicating, and powerful power can corrode people's hearts and lead them to do whatever they want.

Rurik also became violent unknowingly. Not only was this the involuntary indulgence of having power, but he also lost his former innocence and realized that he must show his violent side., making the tribesmen cheer.

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