Chapter 583 The Principality of Rus conquers Finland

A little reindeer was roasted until it was charred and juicy. In order to welcome willing collaborators, Rurik was also willing to take a deer from the capture and make it a feast.

The roasted venison is browned with a lot of carbon spots, and the dripping fat penetrates deep into the sand along the reeds that hold it.

Rurik had already cut off a deer leg with his sword and started eating it, waiting for those people to come to see him.

Uko and his friends finally arrived. When they saw the roasted venison and the fragrant smell of ale from the open oak barrel, they couldn't stop crying.

These visitors are already defeated, aren't they?

Rurik was too lazy to look outside. While sitting cross-legged, he put down the half-gnawed deer leg with both hands, wiped his hands and held his sword.

He is still a young man, and his aura cannot be underestimated.

Because there are also brave generals such as Arik and Herriger sitting in this room, and there are also more than a dozen burly men sitting cross-legged with their ferocious tattoos on their bodies.

When meeting visitors, Suomi leader Uko is simply a "dwarf", and so are his friends.

From a macro perspective, the men of the Russian army are generally a whole head taller than the Suomi people. To avoid fighting with thousands of these tough men, Uko saw the scene indoors and felt that his decision was wise.

For a moment, Uko didn't know what to say. He wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.

"Sir, we have arrived." Yevro said respectfully.

"Very good! Let them sit down, give them meat, and give them wine!"

Rurik is quite familiar, but he is actually showing himself to these leaders. Kindness and big heart. It doesn't matter whether they appreciate it or not. As long as they are willing, Ross's army will crush them as easily as cutting a deer's neck with a knife.

There was barbecue and ale, and not only that, the Russians actually provided cooked oatmeal.

Uko, who was already hungry, didn't care about that much now. If the other party offered a reward, he would follow it up. Of course he also knew that after eating the delicious meal rewarded by the leader of Ross, if he had any objection to the matter of "surrender", he would be seeking death.

The visitors had already eaten and drank a lot, and even burped. Rurik casually snapped his fingers, and a strong man stood up and ate the half-eaten roast deer in front of the surprised faces of the diners. Withdrew.

Rurik cleared his throat again: "You are finally here. I remember your name is Uko."

"It's Uko Nirma."

"It doesn't matter, you are just an ordinary leader, and your Suomi tribe is also an ordinary tribe. I am different!" After saying that, Rurik stood up and held his head high: "I am blessed by God. Man, I am invincible. As you can see, we Rus have occupied the entire Tavastia. My army has killed five thousand Tavastia warriors. All living men surrender to me. All women are willing to marry us.”

"Yes, I have seen it all. You are already the masters of Tavastalu." Uko complimented.

"You are smart and realize that fighting with us is asking for death. Since you are willing to cooperate with me, you must accept all my conditions."

Uko has his own The most humble bottom line was that when he heard the young leader's words, he listened with wide eyes and swallowed deeply, while all his friends were sitting on pins and needles.

The cooperation here is basically a "submission treaty" that is quite unequal to the Suomi people.

The core of the treaty is four paragraphs:

First: Starting from this year, the Suomi people must pay annual tribute to the Rus. There were five hundred reindeer skins, a thousand ferret skins, a thousand fox skins, and a hundred thousand squirrel skins.

Second: Hand over five hundred young and pure women to marry Russians.

Third: If there is a foreign war, as long as the Duke of Ross issues a clear order against the Suomi people, Suomi must organize an army in accordance with the order to join the Ross army in foreign operations.

Fourth: Uko must sacrifice his daughter to be married.

The agreement is currently verbal. Since Suomi does not have its own writing, they cannot understand a written treaty with them. Rurik simply swore on his own honor that as long as the Suomi people agreed to these terms, Rus could declare eternal peace with Suomi.

If you pay tribute and hand over women every year, you can avoid war and destruction. Although it is a shame, it is better than the destruction of the Tavastians. What's more, as the servants of the Rus in the future, the Suomi people should also be able to get some useful trophies in foreign wars.

The village chiefs and leaders watched Uko's reaction cautiously, and heavy pressure was placed on the shoulders of this man who was no longer young.

Uko agreed to the first three clauses, but of course he also knew that things would not be that simple at all.

He was quite curious about the final terms. He didn't expect that this young man would actually ask for his daughter. How did this boy know that he still had a little daughter to marry? Maybe it was revealed by those captured brothers?

Wait a minute! What if...

Uko slowly smiled and deliberately approached: "We Suomi people know you, and our fishing boats will encounter you sailing in the southern waters every year. Yes, I have one Daughter, since you like her, I am willing to give her to you as your wife."

"This is not appropriate"

"This..."

Rurik glanced at Jevro casually and said: "The captain of my trusted personal guard is a Suomi, a member of your race. According to us, you are all Finns. My bodyguard The chief is still unmarried, and there is only one important woman who is worthy of him. The captured men said that your daughter is very beautiful. You are the leader of Suomi. How about marrying your daughter to my guard?" p>

“Him?!” Uko suddenly turned his head and looked at Yevlo with a similar expression.His face was surprised, or rather surprised.

"How about it? Is my Yevro not worthy of your daughter?"

"Ah! This... is worthy, worthy!" Uko hurriedly said Turn your head.

"That's it. Now I have one last request." Rurik said solemnly.

"Please tell me, we...will try our best to satisfy you."

Uko really didn't know how big the appetite of the Russian people was, and he also learned from this Yevro's mouth Its owner's name was Rurik, and Jevro's praise was full of praise, as if Rurik was really the god of war.

If Rurik of Rus really has divine power like the God of War, and Suomi has betrayed a lot of things and surrendered, can they guarantee Suomi's safety?

But Rurik’s next words made him feel scared.

"I learned that your fishermen can not only enter the territory of the Tavastians by water, but also row into the sea. I decided to enter your territory and then directly enter the ocean."

He did not hide any secrets and stated his fear straightforwardly: "Heroes of Ross, we... are just a group of fragile people, just like a group of helpless rabbits. Aren't we like you... ..."

"Afraid that I will harm you? Afraid that I will tear up all contracts and start a war with you? Do you... think it is necessary for me to go to such trouble?" Rurik's eyes became sharp as he spoke. The camp is not far away. As long as I give the order, your people will be wiped out. But I don’t have it.”

“Ah?”

"So. Now I have decided! Now that the men of Tavastia are almost destroyed, you can move here. I know that you and Tavastia are the same family."

Uko keenly noticed that the Russians would not leave this area forever after occupying it. They still needed to entrust big people to rule it.

Rurik now solemnly explained a word: "Fin! This is the new name given to you by us Russians."

"This... you Varyan Don’t the Ge people always call us Finns?”

“Yes, and no.” Rurik patted his chest again and breathed a sigh of relief: “The Lapps and the Kovin people have already surrendered. The Vastians have also surrendered, and finally you surrender. All people in this land who speak a common language surrender to me. I declare that your past conflicts are over. You are all Fens, and the land under your feet, From the sea in the south to the sea in the northThe land of the frozen sea is Finland. I conquered the entire Finland, and this is the new territory of my Principality of Rus, and you! "

Rurik suddenly pulled out his sword and pointed it at Uko: "You, kneel in front of me. ”

Uko came tremblingly without knowing what was going on, and the shining sword seemed to be about to stab him.

Uko knelt firmly, and Rurik put the sword on his Over his left shoulder, he said in words understandable to the Suomi people: "I, Rurik, Duke of Rus, canonize you Ukonirma as the war chief of Suomi (actually close to the level of a marquis), with the right to command Suomi. and Tavastia. "

The sword was placed on his right shoulder again: "My guard chief Yevro will marry your daughter, and your daughter's son will inherit your title of Suomi War Chief for generations to come. Allegiance to the Principality of Rus. The power of you and your descendants is protected and supported by the Duke of Ross, and you will gain prosperity, but betrayal will lead to destruction. ”

Everyone was dumbfounded by Rurik’s sudden ritual operation. As a cousin, Arik had some opinions and felt that he should not be so kind to those who surrendered, since his brother enjoyed it. You'd better shut up.

Uko understood part of it. He was really surprised by the various "titles" of the Varyag people, but there was one thing he was sure of, which was his current power. It was originally recommended by the villages in his hometown, but now, the power has received military support from the conquerors of Rus. He suddenly realized that he could rely on this support to issue orders to the people in his hometown.

Things are developing. This step is all within Rurik's plan. Conquering the Eastern Land (Finland) is inevitable. In this case, the legal conquest will be completed today!

The Principality of Rus has announced its control of the entire Finland. Sovereignty, it’s time to declare what obligations the Principality of Rus has to fulfill.

Rurik put away his sword and told Uko to be good, and then said: "I know that you are always facing Karelia. Now I promise you that the Russian army will give you military support and help you attack Karelia until they are eliminated. ”

This is a promise that everyone is happy to hear. Uko, who had already sat down, suddenly stood up, his joy beyond words.

The Rus people among the Varyags have a strong military. The strength of the Karelia people is not easy to underestimate. In comparison, the Russians are still stronger. At least the Russians promised peace after receiving tribute. The Karelia people just want to encroach on the land and become the overlord.

It is good that a fierce battle that should have been bloody ended with such a happy ending

The Suomi people decided to open their door, and more importantly, the Rus people could determine a way. The waterway goes upstream from the mouth of the Oulu River at the Kovinstad stronghold in the east of Roseburg. After reaching the lakes in central Finland, it takes a new waterway directly into the Gulf of Finland. The Russians went to New Roseburg to increase their numbers. There is an inland freshwater route, and there are some supply points along the way.

However, it leads to Fen.Are the inland waterways of Lan Wan real? Rurik still had doubts before seeing the ocean to the south. He needed to take the fleet to find out personally.

And this was the reason why Rurik insisted on leading troops into the core territory of Suomi.

A night banquet held by the conquerors was over, and Uko and others were kept overnight. Of course, Tavastia women were also ordered to serve these noble leaders this night.

This night, Rurik tossed and turned, making Carlotta on the pillow quite upset, but he did not dare to feel any resentment.

Carlotta just murmured: "You are a great hero. Now that you have conquered the Eastern Land, are you happy about taking the position?"

"Of course, you are too happy to sleep. "

"But they are all a group..." Although Carlotta felt something was wrong, her disdain for those Suomi troops was written on her face. "They are all a bunch of weaklings. Conquering them is something to be happy about?"

"At least they are a bunch of smart servants. Soon I will also annihilate the Karelias, Carlotta, you know what this means What?"

"This...I don't know."

At this moment, Rurik was sitting upright in the night, opening his bed in front of his woman. Show off your enlarged biceps.

He smiled and said: "Did you see it? This is the power of Duke Ross."

Carlotta laughed out loud when he saw it: "Your power? You let me Pregnancy is the real power.”

“No, no, no, as long as I conquer Karelia, then the entire Karelian Isthmus, the Kola Peninsula, and Finland will all be mine. From now on, there will be no others in the northern world, it is all my territory, and no one will compete with me..."

Rurik's words are an obvious fact, Kare The Leans are already the last powerful ethnic group in Northeast Europe. Conquering them means that the Russians have no rivals in the area west of the Ural Mountains near the Arctic Ocean. If they did, they would be polar bears and brown bears running around.

Although this kind of conquest of territory is like becoming a "King of the Bad Lands", Rurik does not feel that his territory is even an inch redundant. At least those so-called bitter and cold bad lands will be in the long future. It is the origin of the precious furs of the Principality of Rus.

Because Karelia is not considered a land of Finland, he has essentially conquered Finland, and a new history has been written by himself. How could Rurik not be excited about such a great historical glory.

However, the macro historical development has indeed not changed. Finland is destined to be occupied by the Swedes. The current Principality of Rus has been split from the sudden emergence of the Kingdom of Sweden, but it was indeed born out of Sweden.

Russ conquered Finland, and Rus is also destined to conquer Finland. In other words, Finland’s existence will either become a part of Sweden or become a part of Rus. This is the destiny of Finland caught in the cracks.

Uko, the leader of Suomi, made the most correct choice for the entire ethnic group., this is a smart approach that a person in Europe should take.

Uko and his guys also discussed this night. To put it bluntly, providing those tributes to the Russians would not hurt the Suomi people at all. Also because of the marriage of Uko's daughter, this political marriage is to strengthen the relationship between Suomi and Rose.

As for that Yevluo, I don’t know where this kid came from. At least with this marriage, Yevluo will care about the friendship of the same clan and help all the Suomi people in the Rus conqueror. Get the benefits.

The two parties concluded an agreement, and Suomi merchants can trade with the Russians. As long as the Russians keep their peace promises, Suomi can indeed make continuous profits. Is it a shame to be a vassal and pay tribute? No, at least they don't think so. Everyone is doing business and making money, so don’t shiver.