A strange team appeared.
There are about three hundred of them, each wearing thick leather, velvet hats on their heads, and gloves on their hands. Underneath the leather coat is another layer of leather coat, with a leather belt around the waist and a hand ax and dagger hung on it.
They all carried brown burlap backpacks on their backs, stuffed with a pile of wheat and dried meat, as well as small clay pots and spoons for cooking.
The linen used for pitching the tent was rolled up and tied above the backpack. The swords they were proud of were also hung on their backpacks, and many of them also carried wooden crossbows and more than thirty light arrows.
Their load was already extremely heavy, so each of them also carried a whistle stick with a dagger attached to it to serve as a marching stick.
Is this a hunter? It is not an exaggeration to say that they are an expeditionary force.
This group of people all have a pair of huge black eyes. Of course, they are not eyes, but wearing eye protection sunglasses.
I was really stunned to see the old Eric family who came from afar.
He never imagined that the Russians who hunted were so particular about hunting. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that they have strong combat effectiveness.
A big bear is probably equivalent to the combat power of many brave warriors.
When old Eric was exploring in the East, he encountered a group of people (actually Klivi Slavs) hunting bears. Those guys were carrying iron spears, and it took more than twenty people a lot of effort to stab and kill a bear.
He also saw that the furious bear slapped a hunter to death.
Those guys need to buy salt, and they happen to be willing to sell a batch of salt, but they can only sell leather if they can't get the money.
In Denmark, all the local bears have been killed long ago. The bear was symbolized by the so-called "Emperor of Strength", and old Eric knew the preferences of those Danish lords very well.
The lords are all beauties, and having many wives and concubines cannot be considered proud. They need gold and silver utensils to enrich their dining tables, and the heads of beasts as decorations in their mansions.
Thinking of the bear head on the wall of Chief Ross's mansion and this extremely capable hunting army, he could think of the bear's end.
This year's "Northern Hunting" of the Russians is a ** type. Hunting is part of the severe winter activities, and it has nothing to do with the hymn of courage.
The hunters are for profit, Rurik is for resources, and the servants of the deer herders are tasked with driving the reindeer to the northern winter pastures. At least the reindeer ignore the severe cold of the Arctic.
A huge reindeer sleigh team was organized, and the sleds were all docile doe deer. The captured ponies with extremely long manes were not of their kind. They were not extremely cold-resistant livestock, and Rurik was attracted by the pile of extremely long manes on the horses' necks.
Compared to oil-soaked hemp rope bowstrings, horsehair is obviously a more reliable material. Those horses were shorn, and in exchange they are being fed and fed. By next spring, all of these horses will be sent to Silla.Fort, became the driving force behind the plowing.
More than a hundred reindeer sleighs are waiting for the Duke of Ross’s departure order.
Otto himself was not included in this trip, and he really did not need to go out in person.
Otto has been aging rapidly in the past few years. He refuses to accept old age, and the great victory in the Revenge War makes him feel that his life is complete.
A great warrior no longer wants to be an ice warrior, he is more willing to guard this thriving community in his hometown of Roseburg.
Rurik has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, but no one doubts his leadership.
There are as many as 400 people of various types going to Ironburg. In addition to a group of hunters, there are also a group of permanent immigrants. Most of them were captured women, and their trip was to Ironburg to reunite with their new husbands who had settled permanently.
A large amount of wheat and hay are piled on the sleigh, which is food for reindeer and people, especially wheat. Rurik needs to give the lumberjacks enough food to withstand the 5,000 calories a day. loss.
"Brothers! Let's go!"
Rurik gave the order, and with the eager anticipation of the Shuqian people, the army sat on sleds and entered, smoothed by the wind. And the shining frozen sea, they advanced in the ice field, the dark group gradually left the fjord of Roseburg, hidden by the white mounds of pine forest.
What awaits the Russians is a three-day winter march. Compared with the previous difficult trek, the well-trained reindeer helped everyone save a lot of consumption.
They only needed to feed the reindeer, and then more than ten people crowded on the sled to join the group to keep warm.
The cold wind had no effect on Rurik because his sled had a leather tent set up.
He only brought one woman with him on this trip, Saipolava, who was as young as him.
She is the daughter of the "Governor" of Ironburgh, and she is an out-and-out Kovinite.
As a big man with a lot of women, sometimes Rurik would think that he would neglect others because he favored a few.
The marriage to Saipolava is purposeful, and it is a measure to control the people of Kovin. I will only take her with me on this trip, and I will also spend time alone with her in the future, which is to enhance my relationship and strengthen my control over the Kewen people.
Seporava, she naturally clung to her man, her whole head sinking into the hood.
"This will make your father very happy."
The girl hummed.
"Just grow up quickly. Your brother will be the governor of Ironburg, and our future children will be the lords of Ironburg. Listen, that's the best mine , I must give it to my son."
Seporava suddenly raised her head, stared at Rurik's face and then smiled like a flower.
Rurik liked her face very much, and to be honest, he also liked Rumia's face better. After all, they all have North Asian ancestry, and their faces and body shapes are closer to those of Orientals. Rurik just likes this kind of aesthetic.
Of course, Carlotta and Ella are two dolls that I also like very much. As for sister-in-law Aslaki, she is like a legendary elf princess.
Rurik, his masculinity is beginning to awaken just like the golden fuzz on his upper lip and chin that is gradually getting thicker!
The army moved forward day and night. Many people took a nap on the sleigh, but the reindeer continued to move forward under the urging of the whip.
Sometimes wild reindeer dare to run for fifty kilometers to avoid being tracked by wolves. They have such amazing endurance, even if they cause great damage to the body.
Rurik ordered that in addition to the hay prepared for feeding, all the reindeer also ate a batch of oats.
The plan is to arrive at Ironburg in three days, and everything is under Rurik's control.
They moved forward on the smooth ice field, even as fast as a ship!
Ellon Orava Fort is located at the mouth of the second major river on the northern coast of the bay. It is a geographically easy-to-identify location.
Now, Ellenburg in the ice and snow is a fortress standing in the snow!
There are obviously a group of ships placed on the shore of the frozen dock, and a huge "ice sculpture" stands next to it.
That is the largest squirrel cage winch crane of the Russian people, and it is also the largest machinery currently owned by the Russian people. Rurik could imagine that this machine had made a great contribution in pulling the ship ashore.
The other part of the frozen fortress is a hot place. It is adjacent to the glacier, but the ground is black.
The chimney was spewing thick smoke, and a group of figures were moving. They were obviously working.
Seporava on the sled saw all this clearly, and she was so excited that her whole body was shaking.
"You will see your father soon."
"And my brother." Saipolava shouted excitedly.
Her laughter was very sweet, and Rurik also smiled heartily.
To be honest, the army has been advancing along the ice along the coastline for three full days and nights, and the short day is coming to an end again.
Sitting on the sled, Rurik was busy on his way. He often curled up into a ball, as if his whole body was rusty.
He needs to take a good walk. His escort mercenaries, as well as those ruthless people who are eager to hunt bears, are eager to arrive at Ironburg to rest.
"I'll order it soon. I can take a good sauna and then have a comfortable sleep. If you have anything to do, I'll talk about it after a day of training."
"Okay, I'll stay with you. ." Saipolava continued to hold Rurik's arm. She was still ignorant about marriage. She seemed to just live with people close to her and then give birth to a bunch of children and live a peaceful and safe life. At this moment, she regarded Rurik as a brother without hesitation, and she also hoped that this close relationship would become eternal. She longed to enjoy exclusive happiness.
"That's fine, the army needs to take a good rest before they have the energy to hunt bears. Haha, this time I want to try the power of the torque slingshot. ”
How can you kill a chicken with a sledgehammer? The steel-armed crossbow is already an artifact for hunting bears. The powerful shoulder-type armor-piercing arrows have turned any hard cowhide armor into waste, and the polar bear’s leather is nothing. What.
But Rurik wanted to try sniping.
The so-called reindeer pulls a sled carrying a torsion slingshot. When seeing a bear in the snowy field, he adjusts the azimuth and shoots. Horns, aim and shoot.
In this era, the area near the Arctic Ocean in Northern Europe can be called a paradise. Rumia and other deer herders have introduced that they, the ice nomads, always walk around when they see bears. Let's go.
Rurik is sure that the only people who dare to hunt bears on a large scale are the Russians.
A blue and white flag fluttered on Rurik's sled. People who were active near the fort had long noticed a group of dark objects approaching. They were first instinctively wary, and then turned into joy and ecstasy.
"Governor" Mechasta led a large group of people out of the thick ground. At the gate, the entire Ironburg was almost in full force, standing on the ice with open arms to welcome the distinguished guests from afar.
At this moment, there were still three people standing next to Mechasta who were a little reserved! .
They are not Rus, let alone Covins
The three of them come from the west of the Peninsula Mountains and came all the way to accept the invitation of Rurik. Guests!
One of them is Modgen, a messenger, and the people around him are noble ones.
Rurik's sleigh is the best. It was Zhang Yang, who was also the first to get off the sled.
When Saipolava saw her father, she ran straight into his arms without any regard for etiquette.
Rurik did the same. With a little confidence, they stepped forward accompanied by a kind of guard. After getting up, Guangda's hunters walked arrogantly and rushed towards Iron Castle with whistle sticks.
"I'm coming. Yes, Mechasta. It seems that things are going well in Ironburg. The blacksmith is also here this time, and our iron smelting will be better..."
Rurik still had a lot to say, but he keenly saw two very familiar faces.
He knew Modgen, the brave Norwegian explorer, and there were two people with him.
“Who are they? Mechasta, Modgen! Are you a guest? ”
The tall bald young man with beard stepped forward holding the hilt of his sword, and Yevro and others naturally formed a human wall to protect their master Rurik.
< p>"Don't be nervous, I'm not the enemy. "The man made a big gesture, and a short boy hurriedly came over.The man covered his heart and bowed slightly and said: "You must be Rurik. Modgen has informed our leader. I say Bjioni and next to me is my brother Frokki. We say Balmoks, come to your territory only to do business. "
Mo Degen hurriedly interrupted, "Sir, they are the sons of the leader.. Our leader is very interested in long-term trade with Rus! The fact that our Lord Biyongni is here is enough to show our sincerity. ”
At this moment, Rurik believed in them very much, and was even extremely happy to see these Norwegians from Narvik Port. The distance between the two sides is very far, and it is unlikely that there will be any conflicts now and in the future. The two sides will cooperate. It's a win-win situation.
In other words, when it comes to who is the most aggressive, Rurik does not dare to expect the Balmoks to be so-called peace-loving, but Rurik knows that Narvik is rare. The ice-free port facing the Atlantic Ocean in Northern Europe can only be conquered by the powerful Russians if they cooperate with them in depth. Then the Russians will have a chance to conquer Iceland, Greenland, and even discover the American continent.
That's it. , that boy's name is Floki, why is this name so familiar? The more he thinks about it, the more Rurik looks at the boy who is taller than him.
How can a boy be bald? Is it natural, or does their brother like it?
There are some brown marks on the boy's forehead. Is this a tattoo?
Rurik's gaze attracted the boy. Floki’s anger, “Are you being provocative? Russian, I want to fight with you and let you taste my power. "
"Fight? Rurik twisted his nose and said, "I pay attention to the tattoo on your forehead." ”
“You think my forehead is beautiful? The boy seemed to take a deep breath, "You're not mocking me, are you?" ”
“It doesn’t matter, everyone can choose the tattoo they like, as long as your tattoo looks like a bird. "
"You actually saw this! The boy straightened his chest, "This is what I was born with. Odin tattooed a raven on my forehead." Our priest said that when the raven flies to the unknown world in the distant sea, I will also conquer the distant place and become the new territory of the tribe. I'm Raven Floki! ”
“Oh? It seems Odin has given you his blessing as well. But I am a descendant of Odin, and we Rus are protected by God. Then let’s have a fight and see who is the warrior favored by God in our own way. ”
Rurik was just trying to stretch his muscles. Originally, he was fighting just as well as anyone with similar physique. What’s more, now he had a new reason, which was to prove to the people present that Odin favored him Rurik more. Gram.
But the outcome of the fight soon came to an end.
Rurik was already the supreme leader of the Principality of Rus, and the people needed a witty duke, and even more a fighting master. < /p>
As for the Balmoks, the game among boys is fighting, and after the fight, everyone is considered a good brother.
Although it is very strange, Rurik arrived at Ironburg first. The big thing turned out to be a fight. Rurik easily knocked down Floki, who was unruly and unruly and full of bastard punches, and then clamped his legs around his neck and hugged one of his arms, making a fuss. Devloki felt uncomfortable and had difficulty breathing, so he had to beg for mercy.
Yu Ba.The "little prince" of the Ermok people had this first encounter. Floki admitted defeat, and then stood up shamelessly and shouted, "It seems that what Modgen said is true. The little leader of the Rus people He is a brave warrior, and I want to be your brother."
Seeing how frank the young Floki was, Rurik didn't want to refuse anything. This brat was reckless and straightforward, and it was possible to make friends with him, "Okay. , we do business, if you are willing, we Russians are willing to form an alliance with you Balmoks!"
What else can Biyoni say? He laughed wildly and welcomed this urgently needed alliance. Because they came across mountains and rivers, what they wanted most was to form an alliance. Unexpectedly, the plan of "taking a beating" for my brother was completed.