The three large ships raised their sails and drifted towards the Western Baltic Sea. There was no need for any camouflage. The flags of the three ships were very clear, all with blue stripes on a white background.
Ragnar finally got a big ship at his disposal, so the ships of the Russians were no longer mysterious, just because he was now standing in the position of the Russians. No, even his own clothes are Ross-style.
He named the two ships "Stone Wall" and "Ring" respectively. One is the name of his tribe, and the other is his father.
The wooden strips are coated with chalk powder and then a layer of pine gum is applied. As long as the time is longer, the white color will become stable and a solid film will be formed on the surface of the wooden strips.
On the bows of the two ships, white wooden strips were used to spell out the names of the ships and their specific hull numbers. They are not Ragnar's ships, and these exiles only have permission to use them.
However, with this treasure, Ragnar is not willing to become a murderous pirate. Even if he attacks the King of Denmark, he must pay attention to targeted attacks.
The three ships passed Tombstone Island and after some supplies, the next stop was Saaremaa Island.
To the west is the Western Baltic Sea, and to the south is the Gulf of Riga.
The surrounding Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian tribes have already learned about the fact that the Rus Principality planted a flag on the island to declare its rule.
Russian? Not another Vikings team?
The poor three tribal alliances do not have the ability to make ocean-going paddle boats. At most, they only have a few brave men who float to the island holding sampans.
Especially for the Estonian tribes, as many as twenty tribes formed a loose alliance, and they were not tied to each other. They were self-contained groups, and their knowledge of the outside world was really limited.
At least they figured out one thing. Regarding the outsiders who occupied Saaremaa Island, they were Rus. About the oarsmen who attacked the tribes on the Killing Sea Coast many years ago, they were also Rus.
Time has erased many things, and the attack seems to have happened ten years ago. Those Estonians who recently drifted to the island of Saaremaa learned about Ross from the locals, but it looked different.
For the various tribes in Estonia, the Rus are still a mysterious existence, and they have no intention of sending official envoys who can represent everyone to break the alliance.
A small group of Estonians have long since left their own tribe and become fishermen and pirates on Saaremaa Island. Now the brothers have returned to Russia, and everyone is looking forward to carrying out robberies at sea in the new year.
A deep bay on Saaremaa Island was designated as an anchorage, and three ships anchored here.
This island welcomes their Earl—Lord Siputu!
"Dad!" A toddler greeted his little hand with a smile on his face.
That was Si Puyou District’s one-year-old son. He took over his cub and kissed and gnawed it.
People welcomed their count to land. Once he landed on the island, everyone asked when the fleet would set off for robbery.
Another group disembarkedThe people also attracted everyone's attention. Ragnar, the leader, was a Danish nobleman, which surprised everyone.
Danish noble? He and his guys were obviously wearing Ross-style uniforms! He was also holding a Russian crossbow.
Some people speculate that these Danes are mercenaries of the Prince of Rus.
It was Spyot and Telalang who explained, and Ragnar showed up to explain that they misunderstood and strangled him to death in the cradle.
We were ordered to join forces to rob. No matter where the brothers came from, we are all royal pirates of the Principality of Ross.
Now is indeed a good time to open the sea for robbery.
Saaremaa Island has become a fortress. The fortress is as solid as a turtle shell, giving the pirates an absolute sense of security and making them willing to do things extremely well.
The three ships unloaded a large amount of supplies. A group of ragged guys quickly changed into uniforms, the so-called white robes with blue stitching, and a mixed cloth of white and blue linen threads worn inside. Make tailored shirts.
The latter is the so-called sea soul shirt.
Why are they Royal Pirates? Their essence is still the Navy of the Principality of Ross, so at least their attire must be standardized.
Everyone’s mental outlook has changed drastically due to this, and their ambitions have further expanded.
They ate and drank in the fortress, and then gathered together to discuss plans.
Someone shouted loudly: "We will rob the Danes' ship, and we will also rob Bernholm. Let's focus on grabbing Bernholm!"
As soon as this person said this, everyone started to cheer. Seeing this grand occasion, Spuyote raised his glass and shouted a victory slogan.
Ragnar laughed, but that was not his intention.
Spuyot is the master of the island, and he has the right to decide who to kill first this year.
He slapped his thighs hard: "Quiet, everyone, listen to me now. Seeing how enthusiastic you are, we will chase after the fishing boats of the Bernholm people and beat them hard. They are Danes anyway. ’s servants, let’s continue the crusade!”
At least there is no risk in the crusade against Bernholm Island. We have attacked it many times in the past. If we continue to do it this time, if we can lure the main Danish force out, we can Isn't the combat power of three large ships just killing people randomly?
Spuyot nudged Ragnar: "Now, listen to what our Danish lord has to say."
When they heard "Danish lord", the enthusiastic people all shut up. Mouth. It is true that they have been shouting about killing Danes, and a real Dane is sitting here, and it is obviously inappropriate to say those words.
"What can I say?" Ragnar smiled bitterly: "I thought you pirates would really go to trouble the King of Denmark, but unexpectedly you would attack the weak instead."
"Are you mocking us?" a drunk guy muttered.
Of course Ragnar wouldn't give in: "I just look down on you! Do you think that killing the Danes is considered powerful? If you really fight against the Danish King's army, what chance do you pirates have of winning? You don't use crossbows. And big boats, look at your thin familyThe enemy can only be defeated. ”
These irritating words made everyone feel uncomfortable, but if the smart people think about it carefully, I am afraid that what Chief Ragnar said has some truth.
There are still brave people who don’t believe it. Xie: "You are the Danes, why don't you show us the signs? "
"You? Extremely thin. "Ragnar will not even look at this person, and this is a huge provocation.
The islanders are also lacking in fun, especially after holding back for a whole winter, besides being busy giving birth to children, what else is there? Can you show your power?
With the help of alcohol, a group of people are going to compete with Ragnar's guys in a so-called group fight with bare hands to see who can win first.
Things have become like this, and Spyot is unwilling to stop him. He needs to let the islanders truly understand the ferocity of real Danish warriors.
The two sides really fought with the strength of wine. When they got up, the result was obvious. The islanders who took the lead in the booing were all knocked down with fists, and they announced their surrender one after another.
Thanks to this group fight, Ragnar proved the true Danes with his fists. Strength. So what is the reason for the Danish defeats? Is it just because the Russian ships are powerful? It is also because the old Russians are stronger than the Danish soldiers. Only then was he willing to calm down and listen to Ragnar’s attitude.
“I have a close relationship with the Prince of Ross, and I have no relationship with the King of Denmark! Brothers, know your enemy. When you rob, you need to do it in a planned way, not just randomly. For example, the people of Bernholm are obviously candidates to win over..."
When Ragnar said these words, Spyot couldn't sit still anymore: "Wait a minute, you are giving that The island guy said nice things. ”
“Not a good word. ”
“That’s right. "
Ragnar frowned and shook his head: "As far as I know, the people of Bernholm are not loyal to that Horik. Horik was a dog kept by the Frankish kingdom. Denmark under this man was to be a slave to the Franks. I opposed him and I was attacked and many people were killed. I think the people of Bernholm also rejected that man's rule. I also know that at least five lords left with their own people. "
"You mean that Bernholm has broken away from Denmark? "Spuyot asked.
"Maybe. I don't know, but I don't want to see you plunder it. They are people who can be won over, and I think the Maharaja is here and he will agree with me. ”
What Ragnar said was not convincing. Since he said it could be pulled, why not let him try?
The pirate fleet encountered the first enemy heading west. A big target must be Bernholm. The locals are indeed not Danish. At this time, Count Spyot has the highest decision-making power, and Ragnar also has discretion.
Liu Li. The Kachin has appointed two royal pirate gangs. Whether they can move freely or work together is up to their own free will.
After all, Spuyot can drink strong drinks with the prince.A famous explorer, wouldn't it be too cheap if he really became a pirate with the people of this island?
He knew that the kingdom liked the submission of ethnic groups outside the territory, and he used this method to expand its sphere of influence. If the people of Bernholm dedicated their island, wouldn't they have done a great job?
"Ragnar," he said.
"I'm here."
"You can try."
"What are you trying to do? Get Bernholm to ally with us? Let us go to the sea further west without any worries?" Spuyot shook his head: "No. I want you to try to persuade them to surrender. Don't you have the confidence to do it yourself? About this. I..." He deliberately looked into Ragnar's eyes again: "I believe you are a real man." Ragnar hated people most in his life that he was not a man, and his fists were still vague. Pain means facing doubts, which cannot be solved with fists.
"Okay! Let's rush to that sea area, and I will try to land on the island and chat with the locals."
Ragnar's personal statement today has accomplished one thing , which pointed out the differences between the Danes and the Danes, as well as the tangled attitude of the Prince of Rus towards the Kingdom of Denmark. The so-called kingdom originally wanted to end the endless hostility, but it was just some stupid Danish lords who were looking for trouble in the north. .
Now that we have a target, the fleet is dispatched.
Ragnar’s previous assertion that “Russ’s advantage is based on ships and crossbows” was first of all something he firmly believed. Because he is now a mercenary of the Prince of Ross, and the fact that he dresses and operates the ship proves everything.
The three ships formed a column and rushed towards the target sea area with great swagger.
Sure enough, a fishing boat appeared in front, and the boat was running for its life.
The three ships all communicated in flag language, and Ragnar's men used some of the knowledge they learned at Fort New Rose.
The target was found, the ship Salmon Chief was running wildly, but Ragnar's Stonewall flashed its semaphore.
"Boss, the Danes asked us not to attack." the boatswain shouted.
Spuyot was itching to take action, and when he saw this, he could only bar his teeth: "Just do what he wants. Let's rush over to intercept the fishing boat!"
If you want to attack, use the broadside The torsion slingshot fires one round after another, and the fishing boat is about to leak and sink.
The Salmon Chief passed by, and a high speed maneuver crossed in front of the fishing boat. A slight collision occurred, and the trembling fishermen found themselves unable to retreat.
After this, two boats also surrounded him, and the fishing boat had no chance to escape.
The fishermen had no choice but to surrender and demanded the herring they caught in exchange for their lives.
"Exchange lives? Fortunately, people of Bornholm, you will not die today." Spuyot said this with disdain in his heart
The three ships were close to each other, Ragna put down the plank and boarded the largest ship, where he also saw three prisoners.
He opened his mouth and said: "Are you islanders? What is your attitude towards the Danes?"
The captives were busy begging for mercy, and felt deeply baffled to hear such words from a Russian.
"Do you islanders surrender to the King of Denmark?"
He asked this, and the captive's mouth trembled, claiming that he had nothing to do with Denmark.
Ragnar shrugged and looked at Spyot again: "Look, I just said that they have nothing to do with the King of Denmark."
"What are you doing? Are you kidding? They were all frightened, so they naturally followed your words."
After that, Ragna revealed his identity: "Fisherman! You don't know me. Let me tell you, I am the famous Ragnar of the Danish Stonewall tribe. My father is Sigurd of the Ring. When I was fifteen years old, I beheaded two lords. I was also the one who beheaded them. The head of the leader of Svealan." Then one fisherman suddenly realized: "Ah! Is it you who beheaded King Svealan?"
p>"Yes, it's me."
"Then you...you are obviously a Dane and a noble. We have all heard from people who fled to the island that your stone The Wall tribe was killed by Horik. You are still alive?"
"Look around me, we are obviously alive. We are allied with Ross to attack Horik! Are there any people who are on the run?"
The fishermen who felt that they had found a life-saving straw knew that their value lay in the information they had, and they were smart people, so they volunteered: "We are very useful if you want to fight with them. The leaders of the island have some exchanges, and we can serve as guides."
"Very good!" Ragnar slapped his thigh: "What I'm waiting for is what you said. I want to see the island in person. The nobles in the world, especially the exiles.”
From Ragnar’s standpoint, he has always had his own opinions. Although he is now a pirate for the Prince of Ross, Rurik has already made it clear. , will support himself to compete to be the new king of Denmark.
Become the new king of Denmark, change the anxious situation in the north, and unite everyone's strength to fight back against the Franks!
Ragnar had a deep exchange with Rurik, and he believed that Rurik was busy conquering the East and only had a very strong desire for trade with Denmark, which was full of martial virtue.
He does not really want to rob, but is using the strength of the Russians to recruit troops. He wants to build an army against King Horik, intending to conquer the Jutland Peninsula and surrounding islands. The Frankish forces and their lackeys were swept away.
Then Bernholm Island has a large population, so they are the ones who should be attracted most.
Three ships towed the captured fishing boats and approached the island. This move scared the islanders into thinking that the Russians were going to land to fight.
Are the Russians already so arrogant? Is it finally time to log in and kill?
What happened to the island that originally had more than 10,000 people was mainly due to the endless harassment by the Russians. The angry fishermen who made a living were forced to immigrate to the north or enter Denmark. They rushed to Scandinavia in large numbersThere are large settlements such as Silver Castle on the southern end of the island, or they can directly flow to Oslo and Bergen.
Even though a group of Danish exiles have arrived, the population has plummeted to more than 6,000 people.
This number is not small in this era, but the reappearance of the Russian pirate ship really made the fishermen furious.
Each family, community, and exiled tribe spontaneously organized manpower, and a thousand soldiers were gathered and rushed to the beach.
Ragnar only had two subordinates accompanying him. Three boats anchored offshore, and the three of them floated to the island in the fishermen's boats.
Before setting off, Ragnar also said that if he did not return for three days, it meant that the islanders had taken action. Next, Spyot, as the complete commander, would directly attack the local ports. They frantically destroyed the rowing boats they relied on for a living and further blockaded them.
He was gambling with his life, even though he saw a shield wall of bucklers appearing on the coast.