The women donated by each village were transported to the Russian camp, and a large amount of leather also arrived.
Rurik made a lot of money in the core territory of the Suomi people, and the locals were willing to spend a lot of money to eliminate the disaster.
That is indeed a lot of money, because in the Suomi society, squirrel skin is the general equivalent and a kind of currency.
Seeing how obedient they were, as submissive as hounds, Rurik was not unyielding this time.
He gave the leader Uko a glass bowl, a steel meat-cutting dagger, and a two-man saw.
Glassware is no longer a rare thing in Russia, but it is actually a treasure among the Suomi people. The steel dagger is a cutlery, and the two-man saw is a simple production tool.
If there is a most precious gift, it is Rurik's instruction to throw down an old dragon-headed warship with a scratched hull as the canonized "Suomi War Chief." "The current "ship ride" is firstly to show nobility, and secondly, it is also to use this ship to show all the Suomi people the eternal strength of the Russian people.
The planned departure day is tomorrow, and the Russians can take advantage of the last moment to take a good rest.
There were bonfires lit everywhere, and the soldiers of the army grilled fish wantonly. In addition to immediately filling their stomachs, they also intentionally grilled some sliced boneless fish into dried meat for future voyages.
Those Suomi people are not idle either, because the Ross army is still here. Whether they get angry or not depends only on their thoughts. It would be too bad if they don't wait carefully and things happen.
The Suomi people were forced to process some rations for the Russian army, which was actually made of dried fish and venison. They do also grow a small amount of crops, such as onions.
What surprised Rurik the most was that he thought that the main food of these guys was fish from the lake, but he didn’t expect that they also opened up a lot of farmland to grow rye.
The climatic conditions here are almost the same as those in the Lake Mälaren area, but with their rugged agriculture, what kind of harvest can they get from growing rye?
The Suomi people did provide a small amount of rye wheat cake, which tasted rough and sour. Who would be willing to touch this thing if they were not hungry?
Rurik really has some concerns about rye. If the rye cake, which has a hole in the middle and can be tied up with a rope, is mixed with the ergot fungus unique to rye, it will be really dangerous if it is eaten in the stomach. confused.
At least rye is a cold-resistant crop, and the Suomi people can cultivate it in small quantities. It will be necessary for Rus to collect tribute in this area in the future.
To be honest, apart from extorting a batch of furs, how much profit can there be from raiding a primitive tribe? Only when they become richer can the Principality of Ross exploit them better, so it will be beneficial to itself to transfer some of Ross's "high technology" to increase their production efficiency.
All this is a thing for later. Now Rurik just wants to quickly find the right waterway to enter the southern sea, and then implement a plan-to build a SuouA city of rice people.
Today, the concept of Suomi has given way to Finland.
Whether they are Suomis or Tavastians, they are all from the same group. Rurik formalized and legalized the so-called Varyag people’s general name for this group of people, and Finland established this .
They essentially exist in the form of vassals under the entire Principality of Rus. Obviously, the current definition of the relationship is still quite vague.
In order to turn it into a reality that everyone can see and feel, Finland needs its first real city, which is also the capital of the "Marquis of Finland".
Rurik has already thought of a name. He is building a city at the mouth of a river leading to the Gulf of Finland in the south. It will probably be called Helsinki.
However, it must be called Helsinki?
This name is just a compound word of two words, taken from the Suomi word "new", with the German "count" as the middle word and ending with "territory", three words. The words together mean "New Earldom", which is equivalent to saying that this is a Swedish nobleman's fiefdom castle and supporting fiefs that developed into a city. No matter how beautiful the explanation of its name is, it is arty.
Such a name is too casual! Then think of a more beautiful name?
After weighing it up, Rurik had another idea.
The Russian army was busy eating grilled fish. The Suomi girls who would be given to other Russians as wives also held the grilled fish in their hands and ate silently in a confused mood.
Outside Rurik's tent, many village leaders headed by Uko became guests.
It is a great honor to be entertained by the young and promising leader of Ross.
Everyone can see that the Russians have new arrangements.
"Uko, I am very satisfied with your cooperation. Now there is only one thing, all of you must do it for me."
No one is surprised by this, after all, it is The Varangians naturally have a greater appetite than bears and wolves.
Uko nodded reluctantly: "As long as it is your arrangement, I will definitely do it."
"Ha!" Rurik leaned back tactically and twisted his neck again , raised his chin high and said, "Are you still worried that I will continue to exploit you? Forget it, I am very strict about contracts. I am very satisfied with your tribute this year and will follow this every year in the future. Don't worry, I will allow you to come to my territory. To do trade, I will also ask more Russian merchants to come to trade with you. If you follow us, you will be prosperous and stable.”
Rurik said many polite words, look at this young man’s arrogant attitude, Wu. Ke felt that he had become a three-year-old child who could only listen to the guidance of adults.
"For the stability of future trade, when I arrive at the mouth of the river in the south, you must build me a city, a coastal trade stronghold."
"Huh?" Wu Coe was shocked, as was everyone else.
"Is this... really necessary?"
LiuliKe nodded vigorously: "It is necessary. In this way, our cruising ships can see you and find the correct route. Did you know? You are on an inland route. If the sea is rough, we Russians The fleet will naturally pass by your home and sail safely on your calm lakes."
When he said this, he pointed to the north: "The lakes have an entrance to the sea in the northwest, and that is where we are. Kovinstad of the Rus. I want you to build a new city at the mouth of the southern sea. It will be the treasure of all Finns. Let it be called Helminki."
" Helminki?" In an instant, Uko understood the meaning. The Russians actually want to name a city after their daughter Hermi?
"Why? Is it my daughter's name?"
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"Why not? You are a descendant of the war chief who can only pass it on to your daughter, which means that Hermi is one of the rulers of Finland who was canonized by me. That coastal city was the future of all wars in Finland. The residence of the chief (count). You people should not hide on the islands in the lake. This is by no means a safe place. Instead, you will become a small fish in the pond and have no idea of the vastness of the ocean. You should understand that this world is very vast. It’s vast, far beyond your understanding.”
Wuke was stunned for a moment.
Rurik was making a request: "I am about to launch a new expedition. You must select a hundred outstanding men for me to fight for me."
"Expedition? Attack who? ”
“No. Of course those people will attack, but not this year. I will lead you with men. They are weak because of the lack of good commanders. Don't worry, they are not slaves. Since you have surrendered, you should send people to work for me. Besides, they will be considered to have made great achievements after returning from the expedition. The territory was protected from being attacked by the Karelians."
It was indeed a small mistake for Rurik to mention this at the end. He regretted not asking them to hand over a group of men immediately. Become an army of servants.
A new city, a group of immigrants, and a hundred servant soldiers.
The Suomi people can implement these three things. After a brief discussion between Uko and his friends, they all felt that Leader Ross's request was also beneficial to them.
If you simply fight for the Russians, who wouldn’t worry that you will be used as a consumable and be killed first by an unknown enemy?
If the commander was that Yevluo, the situation would be completely different. The life of the Suomi people is always monotonous and simple. They feel that Yevluo, who has drifted into Varangian society for twenty years, is still one of their own people. Based on this relationship, becoming a servant of the Russian army is an option.
Because of the Suomi societyThere were many bold young people in the meeting. Since a Jevro could prosper and drink happily with the young leader of Rus, why couldn't he himself?
The next day, everything was ready.
On the long and narrow lake, a Ross fleet is ready to go!
The dragon-headed warships guarded the Mercury, and behind the fleet there was an army of Suomi canoes.
The military conflict between the two sides has been eliminated. This time, the Suomi people followed the Russians closely, and they wanted to go to the mouth of the river to build a new city, Helminki, that was no less inferior to the trade market on the island in the middle of the lake. According to the understanding of the Suomi people, it is their "Gem City".
Rurik stood on the highest stern deck. He looked around at the longships. In addition to his own warriors, there were also a large number of women sitting in the center of the ships.
Five hundred Suomi girls are here. They are about to leave their hometown. After thinking about it from their perspective, Rurik suddenly felt a little sad.
But for the Russians, this trip was a triumph.
It must be June when we return to Fort Ross. Who would have thought that since the Kewen people sent a war warning when the ice sea froze at the end of February, after more than three months of continuous war, the land in the east has been conquered and conquered. Exist as Finland under Rus.
People who have been fighting for a long time hope to return to Fort Ross for a good rest, but rest is destined to be a luxury.
Everyone knows that even if they go back as early as possible, they will not be able to cultivate for long, just because the Duke has given the order.
The monarch’s order will not be easily adjusted, the order is almost absolute! The conquest of wealthy Britain, and the inevitable display of military power under the eyes of the Danes along the way, is what the Rus must do.
Mercury's cabin was filled with leather. In addition to women and servants of Suomi mercenaries, many longships also placed a small amount of leather goods.
This expedition forced the Russians to gain a lot of materials due to the amplification of the situation. However, a group of brothers escorted a large number of captives and captured them and moved north slowly. They should be able to return to Covinstad safely. Bar
Seeing that everything is ready, the Mercury's mast is flying the flag of Ross.
Someone blew the horn, and the entire fleet began to move.
Two long boats with as many as one hundred and twenty large oars paddled the water, pulling the Mercury forward, which was loaded with leather.
One dragon-headed warship after another rowed at the same time, and the astonishing scene deeply shocked the Suomi people behind. They followed the Russians cautiously, but soon found that their speed was still not as fast as them.
Is there a guide for this trip? The guide is Uko himself.
Many Suomi fishermen know the way to the southern sea because there are some villages there, and the locals also belong to the Suomi Tribal Alliance. They are engaged in the business of boiling seawater to make salt, and then making Coarse salt is trafficked to the lakes in exchange for livestock and leather.
It can be said that the commercial waterway Rurik hopes to open has been used by Suomi for a long time, and the fleet has actuallySailing on a route that is very familiar to the Suomi people.
Gradually, a strange smell wafted in the air, with a hint of saltiness.
Rurik was in high spirits, and all the Russians realized that it was the breath of the ocean!
"There is the sea ahead." Uko took the trouble to point the way, and now he no longer needs a clear guide.
Water from the lakes is continuously flowing into the ocean. The Ross fleet is walking in a fairly wide river channel. This water channel is deep enough, and the Mercury, which is nearly full, can sail normally.
There is no need to deliberately paddle, the river water supports the fleet and floats peacefully to the sea.
Finally, everything turned into a vast blue sky.
The sea has arrived! Seeing him Rurik was not too excited. Seeing his subordinates and clansmen again, everyone raised their hands and cheered.
The fleet drifted quietly to the shallows offshore, and there were five obvious outlying islands not far away.
"It's really strange. How come no one noticed this entrance during Sorgon voyages in the past? Is it because the island is blocking it? Or is it because it is too small? At least in the future this place will become a navigation relay station first." Rick imagined a wonderful picture, that is, the Ross fleet could set off from Tombstone Island in the Åland Islands, the "crossroads of the North Baltic Sea", stop at Helminki for supplies, and finally rush all the way to the new port at the mouth of the Neva River. Roseburg. Navigation no longer has to be a multi-day wandering. There are multiple stops along the route, and isn’t the safety of navigation greatly improved?
The army landed on this shoal one after another. People lit bonfires and slept in the open air, but they only stayed here for one night.
As the sun sets, lazy people are busy eating dried meat around the campfire.
With his hands behind his back, Rurik stood on the flat sandy coast with great interest, accompanied by his capable guards.
Uko stood beside him obsequiously and listened to his wishes.
"Uko."
"Yes."
"Look to the west." Rurik pointed at the setting sun, "There, one day or Two days' voyage is our Ross's Tombstone Island, our fortress in the sea."
He pointed to the east again: "That's our New Rossburg, a huge city that is rising rapidly. The Finns...well. The Suomi people exist in the gap between us and the Rus. It is your fate to be ruled by us."
"How? "Rurik turned around again. The setting sun shone on his handsome face. He looked so confident and even arrogant.
Uko’s understanding of the world is really vague, and he doesn’t know the geographical structure of Northern Europe at all. Since the leader of Ross explained it this way, he just believes it.
Rurik added: "We are only leaving temporarily, and we will visit here every year in the future. You and your people must build a trading town, and Herminki must be built."
"As you command."
"Then let's begin."
"Start? What do you mean?" Uko was surprised.
"Don't be surprised. It was I who planned the construction of the city. I gave her a name, and I should also erect the first wooden stake for the city. Let's dig a hole and step on a wooden pole. In the future, you will build a stronghold around this tree."
Rurik kept his word, and in the end, he struggled to hold up a long-handled war hammer with his own hands, symbolically attacking the mud placed in the assault excavation. The wooden piles in the unbearable soil cave were smashed to lay the foundation.
Although this is still a deserted coastal beach, looking at the sunset and seeing the wooden pile again, Rurik seemed to see a city surrounded by wooden walls, as well as a large number of ships docked at the dock, and even on the sea Floating fishing boat.
That is not a dream, it must be reality in the near future!