A large amount of loot flows into the society of the Balmok people. People cheer for the triumphant heroes. The young people of the tribe are eager to try and become participants in the next expedition.
The returning warriors all recounted their experiences in Britain. They touted their strength and belittled Northumbria's weakness. They especially praised the local fertile land and mild climate. The farmland cultivated by the local people was like a treasure waiting for the Balmok people to accept.
The young people are full of energy and want to explore, while some older people understand the risks of this expedition.
The price paid for looting trophies, a large number of women, and knowledge of distant lands was the death of more than three hundred young people for various reasons.
There are too many Balmoks in the Narvik Fjord!
Due to death on a long voyage, the deceased must have failed to withstand the test of God.
Only a coward would refuse to expand because of the risks of shipwrecks and battles. Young people once couldn't find the direction of expansion because of their narrow vision. Now the situation has changed.
Biyongni has a huge reputation. He is the great hero of the Balmok people. If the brothers follow him, they will all go to the British Island to make a fortune in the future, kidnap one or two women, and give birth to another child. Lots of kids, happy and happy life.
After returning, leader Magnute was anxious for all the family leaders to discuss the goods received from this expedition in the tribe's somewhat old council.
The young people support Biyoni's illustrious martial arts, but the noble leaders of these tribes all know that the key to their victory lies in the correct command of Rurik of Rus.
They blew rainbow farts to each other in a happy atmosphere, as if the room was full of fighting heroes.
Finally, Biyongni inevitably talked about the shipwreck on his return.
"Based on this matter, we urgently need a big ship." He looked into the eyes of the leader's father, "Do you still need to make a decision on this matter?"
"Me? My attitude is to buy without hesitation."
After saying that, Chief Magnut turned his head, glanced at his daughter Nolen, who was lying on his side and resting on Rurik's lap, and asked directly, " You have already discussed the matter of buying the ship. Now that we have received a large sum of money, we no longer need to work hard to make salt to exchange it."
"No, our contract is still valid."
"Oh? Do you have to limit the purchase of salt to the Ross ship? Maybe our agreement can be adjusted."
"Of course it is possible, I am not a stubborn person. However, We Ross need your good salt. When your coins run out, salt will be your currency, at least I agree with this." Magnut nodded, knowing that there was no need to say anything.
He sighed softly, "Rurik, my son. When do you plan to return?"
"Just in these few days, maybe two or three days ."
"So anxious?"
"Master Chief..."
"No!" Magnut pretended to be angry with a smile, "You have to call me father! I wanted to keep you for a while, and it seems true. No?"
"Yes. This time we have to travel through Danish territory. I'm afraid it will take me another twenty days to sail back to Rossburg. But what if. If I wasted time, the big ship would be blocked by the ice. I had to get home before the sea froze."
The sea freezes? This is unimaginable to the Balmok people sitting in the ice-free port of Northern Europe.
Son-in-law Rurik has greatly helped all the Balmok people. It is human nature to retain him in order to entertain him well and show his friendship to the landlord. It is really inappropriate for him to retain him at the wrong time.
Magnut thought for a while: "Then get ready. Since you are going to cross the Danish territory, you need more soldiers to protect you. Let me choose fifty men for you. , follow your big ship to Ross."
"This..." Rurik suddenly thought that behind this suggestion was the expectation of an old father who doted on his daughter.
"Father, I will not treat Nolen badly. I don't need a lot of guards around her. My Ross Principality is strong and safe."
"But she also There must be some maids.”
“That’s not necessary. My mother will treat her as her own daughter, so you don’t have to worry about her well-being. ."
This was heartwarming enough, and Magnut still shook his head, "I believe in your character, but your ships still have to pass through Denmark. You sank a hundred of them when you came. Fishing boats, won't they take revenge?"
"I have no fear. My big ship will easily destroy any enemy ship."
How can Magnut be so optimistic? Speech persuasion?
His stubbornness had to make Rurik think carefully and simply use his plan.
"Let's do this." Rurik raised his head, and considering his situation, he said: "I like the young people of Balmok, they are excellent warriors. I need to expand my servants Guards, I will personally recruit fifty soldiers at the port who intend to go to Ross. From now on, they will fight for me and protect your daughter."
"That's good." Magnut. Just slap the thigh and you won’t have to worry anymore.
In fact, for Nolen, she naturally has no worries about going to Ross alone. This is her fate as a woman.
On the second day after returning, Rurik set up a recruiting list near the berth of the Aurora.
In just one day, fifty new mercenaries were recruited.
For this matter, Rurik almost appointed the mercenary captain Yevro to complete the matter, and the result was quite remarkable.
Until evening, Rurik appeared at the berth of the ship, reviewing these new mercenaries with a strong sense of freshness.
Yevluo hurriedly came to report: "Everything has been done properly."
"Are they all the most ordinary men?? Are they all poor people who intentionally left their homes? ”
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"Yes, my lord. Almost all of them are fishermen and have been working as servants for the owners of the boats. They are not the subordinates of any nobles. These people have nothing but their strength. "
Rurik nodded. He looked up at these men again and felt that they were indeed the soldiers he wanted.
He asked Yevro again, "About our treatment. , have you told them? ”
“Everyone was very happy after saying part of it. "
"Of course. I have to pay them to eat and wear my food, and I even have to find women for them. "
Jevro immediately emphasized in a low voice, "Sir, I didn't say anything about finding a woman. ”
“Well, my biggest concern is their loyalty. "
"I will train them. "Yevlo emphasized, patting his chest.
"No, they need a battle to prove themselves. "
Yevluo was surprised, "Sir, you said that Russia would not fight this year. Do you plan to..."
"Maybe, but if you can, We still need some time to gather strength. We were crossing Danish-controlled territory, and fighting was almost inevitable. Now equip these guys immediately and you quickly train them to use the Torsion Slingshot and Trebuchet. Also, those among them who could use bows and arrows were immediately picked out for me. "
"Follow your orders! Sir, when will we return? ”
“We’ll have a rest tomorrow and we’ll return the next morning. ”
Rurik’s original intention was to leave quickly, but Nolen was marrying Rose far away after all, and her natal family had to bring a dowry for their daughter.
Those dowries were left behind. Kedu has seen it. In terms of commodity value, it is far less valuable than the "luxury goods" produced by Ross, but for this girl, her parents' love is poured into her.
Only two musical instruments are the most popular among these disguises. Rurik is interested.
Ten bone flutes made of eagle leg bones, and a small cowhide drum. These instruments are most suitable for sacrificial activities. The instruments are instruments, and the sound of Nolen is. It's really good. With these instruments, Rurik thinks he can ask her to spend one winter training all his Slavic maids, numbered from A to J, into musicians.
In the afternoon of the previous day, the sea conditions in the fjord stabilized. Even if the heroes triumphed, only a few people would get the spoils.
On this morning, the priests of Balmok dispersed. In Kailai, more than thirty weddings were held for the men of the tribe.
The soldiers who participated in the expedition brought their newly acquired women, most of whom were from Northumbria who were fourteen or fifteen years old. The girl, Balmok's groom took the crying bride and completed the Viking-style wedding under the auspices of the priest.
The bride was kidnapped for them.They lamented the fate of the barbarian country. What was most difficult for them to accept was that accepting a barbarian marriage was tantamount to betraying their own God. They all found that they had to swear an oath to a barbarian god, and they really had no choice but to compromise due to the current situation.
The priests are extremely busy these days. They actually have to conduct four hundred weddings in a few days. Even if the ceremony is forced to be simple, it still requires a lot of time.
They will still be busy in the afternoon.
But people in the port area suddenly discovered that the large Ross ship named Afrola had suddenly pulled anchor and set sail.
Is Rurik of Rus about to return? No way! Isn’t the agreed date tomorrow?
Some fishing boats suspended fishing. The fishermen felt that the big waves made by the big boats were full of charm. When they watched closely, they realized that this was not a departure at all, but a military exercise!
A small, badly damaged fishing boat was supposed to be dragged ashore and chopped to pieces with an axe, and used as firewood for the owner in the winter.
The rotten ship was bought and placed on the sea swaying with the waves.
The Avora was cruising beside him, and Yevro was already directing his new brothers to operate heavy weapons.
"I've told you the essentials! Aim at the target ship! Shoot!"
Yevlo gave the order, but one of the five torsion slingshots on the port side refused to launch?
He hurried over, grabbed the neck of the mercenary who was responsible for pulling the latch, and shouted sternly, "Why? Why don't you shoot?"
The young and ignorant mercenary. The soldier was suddenly stunned and muttered, "Sir, do we really want to launch a piece of iron?"
"Otherwise?"
"Iron is very precious and we shouldn't waste it. ."
"Is it because of this? You don't have to worry about this!" After that, Yevluo pushed the man away, lifted the "shoe tail" of the torsion slingshot and gently pulled the pin. Flying shot hits the fishing boat.
Among the five projectiles, only Yevlo's one hit, and the old fishing boat had begun to take in water.
He shouted loudly: "You must read and listen to my orders! I am like your war chief, your family leader. Our duty is to protect the safety of Duke Ross and fight for him! In this way you You can all make a fortune. However, any one of you who refuses to carry out the plan or even hesitates will be punished."
Jevro ordered the hesitant man to be tied to the mainmast, and then ordered to go to his hometown. , holding a "spiritual injection stick" and hitting his calf ten times as a punishment.
Yevluo couldn’t help but sigh, these guys were really trying hard to beat the legs of their fellow villagers with wooden sticks. Maybe they are all trying their best?
"You have all seen it! In peacetime, you will suffer physical pain if you hesitate, but on the battlefield, any hesitation will be fatal! The weapons you control can sink enemy ships and attack enemy ships. Take off the enemy's head. Don't think that iron weapons are very precious. Now, keep shooting and sink the target!"
Ryurik said as he set off.He had prepared a large amount of cast-iron bullets, and he came here well prepared. He also recovered most of the cast-iron bullets after the Battle of Britain, so that he had the opportunity to squander it in Gevlo now.
This squandering does not mean that all the projectiles are fired. As the saying goes, a cannon is worth ten thousand taels of gold, and the use of any long-range weapon is directly burning money.
Rurik hopes that the newly recruited brothers can instantly become masters of heavy weapons, which is obviously unrealistic.
They must start training immediately, and everything starts with actual combat. Rurik authorized Yevro to fire fifty rounds of cast iron bullets, so that each mercenary soldier can fire them once personally. A mere target ship is not enough. Beating.
Even though these people had no experience, they found that this heavy weapon was not difficult to use, and the target ship was sunk soon.
A large amount of water spray exploded on the sea surface, and the projectiles were finally cleared.
Their training attracted a group of fishing boats to observe. The fishermen watched helplessly as the unmanned target boat gradually sank in a large amount of water.
People were shocked. They could not imagine that a ship could be directly sunk by some kind of weapon.
Finally, the day of return.
Noren woke up in a daze. She was sleeping on the soft leather floor. She casually pulled her palms and touched the face of the person next to her. She subconsciously grabbed Rurik's ponytail. .
“Don’t pull my hair.”
Noren suddenly woke up and said, “You also pressed my hair last night.”
“It’s already dawn "Ryurik sat up quickly, "We will leave soon, you... say goodbye to your parents."
"It's finally time to leave, okay..."
Even if it was his own fate, Nolen left the boudoir with complicated emotions.
She hugged her mother Yingbjorg, kissed her father on the face, and drank a glass of ale with her two brothers at home.
Bjorn could see his sister's sadness, but this was not a real separation.
"Go back with Rurik and give me a nephew in a few years." Bjorn's encouragement only made her sad and shy.
Floki brought real comfort, "Sister, don't worry about anything. Every winter in the future, we will take the ice and snow road to Ross. You will go to Ross first. In about two months, my eldest brother and I will I will go there again."
Nolen felt much better, so he wore a large flower crown woven from pink heather and walked out of the home where he had lived for nearly eleven years.
When she boarded the Aurora, named after "Dream Aurora", her identity became Rose's woman.
Rurik put his arm around Noren’s waist and said goodbye to Balmok’s friends.
The leader, the Magnute family, had strong expectations for the new couple, but the new couple looked childish, and the scene was really wonderful.
Those people who came from various settlements in the fjord gathered on the flat land of the pier and also drove boats on the sea.
The heads of each family came to see Rurik off in person, looking forward to RossThe large ship was turned upside down again, leaving behind not only the large ship belonging to the Balmoq people, but also a large amount of Eastern goods.
A arduous and dreamy voyage finally came to an end, and it happened to be an extremely critical end. Even if there was a high possibility of a fierce battle with the Danes in the future, Rurik was not afraid.
The Aurora set sail and drifted zigzag along the direction of the wind towards the mouth of the fjord. Behind it came a large number of ships seeing off, as if the Aurora once again led a large fleet on an expedition.
This time, Rurik and his beloved ship will fight back to Fort Ross as a powerful sea lone ranger in the fastest way.