Who would want to fight against those strong men with big ships and iron helmets on their heads?
Those Suomi people camping in the forest are looking forward to their leaders negotiating and mediating with the Varyag people to get a reasonable result for themselves. Of course, if the Varangians insist on fighting, everyone has nothing to say, just take advantage of the chaos and row your boat to escape!
As for the war to resume, if the Varyag people fight all the way along the waterway to Kupa Boka (the Suomi activity center), everyone will have to flee back first and continue to escape with their tribesmen.
Where can I escape? Maybe we can escape to the other side of the sea, and the local Estonians will definitely take us in.
In fact, some people had already taken advantage of the night to escape quietly, and five hundred soldiers were lost overnight.
When Uko and the five village leaders returned the next day, they saw a depressing scene.
It was obviously a warm day when the grass was growing and the orioles were flying, but all he felt was chilling.
The atmosphere in the camp was very bad. After learning that hundreds of people had fled at once, the last trace of resistance in Uko's heart was completely eliminated.
Integrity? That's a really luxurious thing.
If a strong man takes over, if he is as heroic as the Tavastians, the tragic consequences will be before his eyes.
Uko summoned the "soldiers" who were in a very confused mood. This group of armed fishermen, small businessmen, farmers and other diverse people looked forward to the leader delivering a peaceful result.
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The result is naturally peaceful.
It’s just that peace is a commodity, and commodities have their prices.
A batch of tributes and women must be paid in order to buy peace? No, if you accept this, the greatest strategic purpose of the brothers' trip will be achieved. In any case, the Suomi people still became the rulers of Tavastia. Of course, they must also kneel down to the more noble Varyag Rus as the supreme ruler.
We are all businessmen. If you think about it, this business can certainly be done.
The dawn of peace is in Tavastalu, Suomi merges with Tavastia, and history becomes eternal with the rising sun. Suomi, who still retains his strength, can take over from the Russians to deal with the mess after the war from today on. The concept of Suomi should also give way to the new concept of Finland.
On this day, Rurik also announced to all the soldiers of the Russian army that they were prohibited from using force against the Suomi people. Any active attack was equivalent to stabbing a brother in the back.
To make Rusdu exercise restraint, Rurik only needs to give orders to Arik, Heriger and Biyoni to restrain their subordinates.
Of course, everyone still looks down on those guys who are like chickens and dogs. Since the Duke gave the order, everyone will carry it out.
There is no point in wasting any more time in Tavastalu. Another day passed and a brand new order came.Order - the Russian army has divided its forces!
Still in the parliament center of the occupied Tavastians, Rurik summoned all the centurions, banner captains, key cronies, and even up to two of the Suomi people who were already de jure servants. Ten village chiefs.
Pair after pair of eyes stared at Rurik's handsome face. Everyone was waiting for the Duke to announce the victory of the expedition, and the army would return home to prepare for a new expedition.
Rurik cleared his throat and said solemnly: "Now, we have conquered the eastern land, and Finland is her name. This year, the expedition to the east has come to an end. This was not my intention. , However, our achievements are outstanding, and Odin also cheers for us."
This is a polite statement. Everyone tapped their arms casually, laughed and whistled, and made strange movements. Just to prove your own pleasure.
Rurik opened his arms to signal for silence: "So, I will take you to the south, to Kupa Boka, the core of the Suomi people, and our fleet will also enter the south directly along the river. The sea." At this point, the people who were good at sailing raised their heads one by one.
"I know what you are thinking, going to the southern ocean? Is that an unknown sea? No! That is the route we take year after year, entering the southern ocean, just continue eastward, no We can reach New Roseburg in two or three days. Listen, brothers, our expedition this year has explored an inland route."
"Are you really sure?" Arik said cautiously and boldly. asked.
"Of course. I want to explore it myself to prove...to prove that I correctly understand Odin's revelation."
It's "Odin's revelation" again, this should be the truth Bar? Arik smiled and said nothing more.
Rurik added: "I will divide the army into two groups. One group will go north along the river with a large number of captures, and the others will follow me south."
It's time to divide the army. ? Is this really good? Arik looked at the Suomi leaders present. He was afraid that his brother would encounter an ambush or other disaster after entering these people's old territory. He couldn't fully trust the Suomi people, so he simply stood up and shouted: "Brother, is this okay? Once we divide our forces, our strength will decline. In that case..."
The cousin's eyes were bright when he spoke. If he glanced at the Suomi sitting on the side, Rurik knew exactly what he meant.
"I still have to divide my troops. Thousands of women, a large number of reindeer, as well as many ponies, two-wheeled vehicles, and hides, I have to transport them back. At least to Covance Tad is here, you don’t have to worry anymore, I have made up my mind.”
Rurik had to admit that his cousin’s hint made sense. Are there any of you who are so reckless that you think you can counterattack and launch a sneak attack regardless of the mess afterwards? The Lion-Hearted King, who had outstanding military exploits, was killed by a hidden arrow.
But the honor trend of history means that he must take this risk, just as he personally rushed to the Arctic Ocean on a sled and discovered Moore.Mansk.
Of course, what my cousin said must be understood carefully. Even if the troops are divided, at least the core combat effectiveness of the Ross army must remain with them.
The key figures were all present, and Rurik immediately made arrangements.
The so-called Heligel's Mälaren banner, the people of Kovan Mechasta and Kejas, and all the injured Russian soldiers, were escorted along the route they came from. Seized and taken home.
After this arrangement, more than 800 people left the team immediately, and Rurik's number of soldiers decreased by 40%.
The remaining warriors who are over a thousand years old are still a force that cannot be underestimated. With this arrangement, Arik has nothing to say, because he is the first flag team with the strongest fighting ability. Arik continues to lead it. , continue to protect his younger brother.
Finally, the Russians, who had been raging for a while, retreated as fast as they attacked.
A dark "army" accompanied by as many as 5,000 reindeer began to advance north along the lakeside and river. As many as 2,000 young women, and even some children in their arms, embarked on this less painful but definitely tiring journey. They are all the female relatives of the defeated, and now they all have a new identity.
They are not slaves, but the new wives of the Rus, Balmoks and even the Kovins. The men of Tavastia conquered the Kovin people, and the tide turned, and their women now became the Kovin people's women. The Corvin people who escaped destruction came to the Rus and ushered in prosperity. The last Corvin men were very happy because they could choose a woman at will and soon have more newborn Corvin children.
The team going north will eventually return to their starting point, even if it takes a lot of time, Rurik is quite reassured about them.
The war was originally meant to vent the anger of the servants, but the war evolved into the conquest of Finland. As a result, the population of the Principality of Rus increased by two thousand in an instant, and the food problem became more serious.
What is this? When the main force rushes to Kupa Boca, the locals will have to donate another 500 young women, and the population of the Principality of Ross will only further expand. Due to the situation, Rurik felt that it was necessary to launch an expedition to plunder Britain and increase the exploitation of Novgorod. If the Principality of Ross wants to survive and avoid possible famine, it must be ruthless.
The sky is clear and the sun is shining. It is almost June, and the warmest summer is about to come.
Even if it is not warm enough, many Russians have already taken off their shirts under the scorching sun, exposing their golden chest hair, and then showing their ferocious tattoos to their brothers.
The Suomi canoes are opening the way ahead. The Russian army is led by the Mercury, and a large number of dragon-headed warships are guarding the guard branch. A river fleet with an astonishing number of people is advancing.
Everyone was worried that the Suomi people would lead the way, so Rurik used the "invitation to build a big ship" as an excuse to invite all the Suomi village leaders, together with the Finnish war chief who had just been canonized as "Russ" (equivalent to a marquis)" Uco was detained on the big ship.
The huge ships made these single treesThe people of the boat were eye-opening, and Yevluo bluntly said to his future father-in-law Uko that this was nothing.
My father-in-law? Is that Uko really worthy of respect? After staying in Viking society for a long time, Jevro could not think highly of a leader who surrendered without a fight.
Jevro has been holding a breath deep in his heart. It is the robbery of the Varangians (he estimated to be the old Gotlanders) that he encountered in his childhood. The various leaders of Suomi did not care at all. Don't ask, just want to pay attention to your own small village. Letting this Uko be the "war chief" is just a reward to ensure that the Suomi people don't get into chaos. Javlo had anticipated his master's hint, saying that when he was too old to fight anymore, he would retire to his hometown and become a "Margrave of Finland", and his heirs would inherit the title from generation to generation.
By detaining a group of noble people, can other Suomi people lead the way? Rurik at least noticed that after a day and a half of sailing, the flow of the river had changed significantly.
After all, water flows downwards. The lakes in central Finland are only slightly higher than the coastal areas. The lakes are surrounded by mounds formed by ice, which absorb water year after year like a sponge. A large amount of snowmelt in winter continuously stores water in the lakes, forming a water tower of practical significance. "Water towers" in the highlands diverted runoff, and Ross's fleet now sailed the waterway leading to the southern river's mouth.
Because they were traveling downstream, this huge team arrived at Kupaboka, the core of the Suomi people, one day in advance, a trading center that stood on an island in the lake.
The people who stayed behind were shocked, and then they rowed boats and fled. Many people fled into the waterways as dense as spider webs and hid in places unknown to others.
Rurik, who was standing on the deck, was no different from those escaping fishing boats, so he summoned Uko, who looked complicated, and ordered: "I am your master, is this your home? Very good, I I like it very much."
It sounds like the Russians want to plunder.
Uko raised his head with a very high emotional intelligence and said: "Sir, I will provide everyone with food and accommodation, and I will also provide... women for the soldiers to meet their men's... needs. ."
This was too humble to say, and such a respectful expression even made Rurik feel a little disgusted.
He wanted to call this Wu Ke spineless, but he had to say that this old boy was a loyal dog.
"Women? My brothers have already obtained women in Tavastia, and they have been tattooed with names. They don't need new women for the time being, you just need to provide enough food and tribute. But."
Uko breathed a sigh of relief, and when he thought about what these Russians did to the Tavastian woman, he felt a chill on the back of his neck.
Is that called a tattoo? Use a knife to cut the skin and then apply toner? The woman cried out in pain, but the Russian conqueror had to do this. It is said that the tattooed pictures are actually some words, representing the name of "Torturer". Isn't this action just branding the reindeer with a pattern to prove who is its owner?
So, don’t anger these people!
The Ross army camped on a flat lake with sparse trees near Kupa Boka, an island in the middle of the lake. Long boats washed up on the beach one after another, with ropes tied to the bow faucet and the other side tied to a big tree.
Those Suomi people should have completely surrendered, but staying alert is a necessary operation for an army.
Rurik unloaded the heavy weapons from the ship as usual and scattered them in the four corners of the camp.
Two-man saws and big axes were quickly cutting down the trees, and a large number of simple wooden sheds and linen tents were being rapidly constructed.
In fact, the Russians can of course invade the homes of the locals, but they have adapted to the woodcarvings with floors from afar. How will they get used to sleeping in the Suomi straw huts? In that case, it is better for the brothers to build a field camp by themselves to guard against possible sneak attacks.
Construction had just begun on the Ross side, and soon Uko and the village leaders followed the request and began paddling canoes to present fresh catches to the Ross camp.
That night, the sky was filled with stars, and the lake reflected the starlight and moonlight. It was like a continuum of lights right next to a lake!
That was a bonfire that Rurik ordered to be lit deliberately. Many of the bonfires were just piles of burning pine branches unattended. He also used a strategy of suspicion to deliberately frighten the Suomi people.
The Suomi people mainly live in Kupaboka, the island in the middle of the lake, and its surrounding areas. There are also some villages along the river leading to the sea.
They seem to be an ethnic group occupying a vast territory. In fact, the total population is only 20,000 to 30,000 people. Up to 15,000 people have settled in Kupa Boca and the surrounding areas. The main Suomi village is within this range.
The returning village chiefs took the men back to their villages overnight, and had to select more than ten beautiful girls overnight and send them to the Rus.
If peace can be obtained, handing over a group of women is an acceptable result. Besides, some men have been staying in Tavastalu to control the remaining women of local Tavastia. If women are a resource in this barbaric era, no matter the Rus or Suomi people, everyone is fighting for them based on animal instinct.
On this same night, Uko was very fortunate that Rurik, the Duke of Rus', only wanted to catch fish. It was great that the Rus' people promised that the army would not land on the island and the market would not be damaged.
His home is located on an island in the lake. Even though he is now a nobleman canonized by the Russians, he is still only regarded as a wealthy man from a well-off family in his hometown.
His youngest daughter Hermi (meaning gem) is only fifteen years old. This girl has reached the age of marriage. It is the father's responsibility to choose a suitable husband for her.
A large number of outsiders entered the lake area, and they took boats owned by the Varyags! The people on the island in the lake were panicked, and many wanted to escape. When a large number of people paddling canoes landed on the island to report that they were safe, the chaos was eliminated.
Hermi has flowing black hair, a very smooth amber necklace hanging around her neck, and she is dressed in a patterned cloth.The ground is put on the body. She has learned the tasks that a woman should do, such as cooking food, sewing leather, and making linen. She also feels that doing the splits and drawing water is something she must do.
A noble lady who rejects labor? She doesn't have this knowledge yet, but she is expecting that the man her father chooses for her will be a good man.
She, her mother, and brother walked out of the house to welcome her father. Suddenly, Hermi's eyes caught sight of the large ships floating on the lake, especially one huge ship that was incredibly big.
"Dad, you are finally back. Did everything go well when you went to Tavastia?"
Seeing his still beautiful little daughter, Uko suddenly had mixed emotions. Putting his head on his daughter's shoulder, he was speechless for a long time when he saw his daughter's puzzled expression.
Until he entered the home, he immediately mentioned something important about his daughter's life.
"I have decided, Hermi, that your man's name is Jevlo, a strong and reliable warrior."
"Fighter?" Hermi said. Hair, covering her mouth in shock.
"It's us Suomi warriors, but..." Uko finally sighed and explained his experiences in the north to his family members who were looking forward to knowing what happened these days, as well as those who came all the way from Varyag. The reason for people and ships.
The facts were shocking, and the family was so shocked that they couldn’t believe it was true.
Both his sons were questioning it. The eldest son felt that his father was luring a wolf into the house, and the second son felt that he could organize the men to launch a sneak attack.
"You are all idiots!" Uko became furious without warning. He picked up a clay pot and threw it at his sons. Then he stood up and pointed at his nose and cursed: "Do you know? Tavastians ! Five thousand people... No! All 6,000 warriors were killed by the Varyags! At least two thousand women were kidnapped! Those Varyags are the terrible fleet that cruises in our southern waters every year. Master. They lost nothing, and Tavastia was destroyed. You two fools who don’t want to fight, your uncles and I sold too much to get peace."
Uko was not only scolding his sons, he was also scolding himself and Suomi for being so weak and could only survive by being loyal to his master like a dog.
At this moment, Hermi was frightened and cried, hugging her mother at a loss, and her mother was equally helpless.
Wuke, who had calmed down a little, sat down and called his daughter over.
"Tomorrow, I will take you to Ross's camp. Don't worry, your man is also one of our Suomi people. That Yevluo is serving as the captain of the Ross chief's bodyguard. That warrior has no marriage. You are destined to She is his legal wife. You must give birth to his child as soon as possible, so that our family can permanently consolidate the power we have now." Uco said so many words, and Hermi was confused. Ignorant.
She was originally full of expectations for her man and extremely shy, but now she could only say tremblingly: "I...I will do it."
"Ah! My good daughter, don'tI'm afraid, at least to our family, you will be a hero. You will save our Suomi, only you can do it. "
The girl couldn't understand Uko's emotion even more.
What else could Hermi say, so she could only nod to indicate that if this was fate, she would accept it.