Bjorn came a little earlier, and he could clearly see the grand scene of the Ross army, and he is still filled with emotion when he sees it now.
What he was most emotional about was that he saw the legendary Uppsala Temple for the first time in his life, but it felt too strange.
In a short period of time, the Rus people made some improvements to the temple and replaced some rotten wood. It can be seen that without the Rus' improvements, the temple would be in tatters.
The great temple built by the Russians on the banks of the Neva River is covered with a layer of crystal glass. It is crystal clear and is a sacred object.
The current Uppsala Temple The temple really has just a name, but if you look closely, it is nothing more than that.
This huge tree can be called sacred, and a wooden platform has been erected under the tree. There is a shrine on the platform, and a large golden statue is enshrined in it. Look at it, it must be mysterious. Ding Shen is undoubtedly.
Why is there just a circle of earth pit around the big tree? If the platform is part of the altar, the ring pit is also
Bjorn naturally suddenly realized that "people sacrificed them in Uppsala" People have long heard of the tradition of human sacrifice. These pits are used for human sacrifice.”
Bjorn really can’t tell anyone about this. His Melalen tribe also has a tradition of human sacrifice. It's just that people in Uppsala sacrifice people to big trees, while in Mälaren they sacrifice people to the lake god. At least Bjorn felt that was not necessary. He was very harmonious when he became king. In other words, Bjorn's "human sacrifice" was the assassinated King Karl, and this was not strictly a human sacrifice.
However, the Russians stood in Uppsala.
"Rurik, you won't suddenly change your mind and come to kill slaves for sacrifice, right? As a man blessed by Odin, what about you?"
He suppressed the doubt in his heart , he met Rurik himself, highly praised the arrangement of the altar, and congratulated the new king on all the success of the coronation ceremony.
Rurik also highly praised Bjorn's retreat, and emphasized in a secret location that the secret agreement between the two parties was valid. He continued to emphasize that the two parties were allies in the past, are now, and will remain in the future.
"My coronation ceremony is just around the corner. When all the nobles arrive, we will hold the first meeting of the All-Swedish Assembly. When I complete my coronation, the second meeting will be held. I will try my best to Try to solve the problems we have with each other once and for all. When the time comes, you must openly support me as Uncle Wang”
Rurik did call Bjorn his uncle and slapped him meaningfully. Shoulder.
Bjorn was in a great mood, and it made his abdication less painful. But then he thought about it, this seemingly respectful gesture was also hiding a knife. Naturally, he had no choice but to smile with him. , grasp the interests of the Mellaren people.
The ceremony will be held at noon on June 28. This day has the longest daylight hours and the warmest sunshine at noon.
The good weather lasted for many days, and the weather will remain bright in the foreseeable future. Everyone said that this was because the gods gave Rurik a lot of face.
Have been movedThe central hall of the empty Uppsala Temple looks empty at first glance. Some new furnishings have been added inside, making the whole place more orderly and solemn.
The ground in the temple, which was originally rammed into solid porcelain, was laid with a layer of pine boards by the Russians. The ground became tidier and the indoor air was always filled with a faint scent of pine, which was very refreshing. .
Rurik transformed the place into a place for discussion and made a batch of simple stools.
Now, all the Swedish nobles who are willing to support the Ross nobles as king have arrived. There may still be some who are not enough, and even if they are, they are insignificant and small roles.
The heads of several important tribes across Sweden have organized envoys to arrive. They are looking forward to a meeting and a king-proclaiming ceremony.
On the eve of the ceremony, the central hall was brightly lit
A large number of bronze first-class seats brought from Ross were installed unexpectedly, and a matrix of oil lamps was also hung overhead.
The world outside the main hall is dark. The stars and moon in the sky illuminate the world so much that you can barely see your fingers. There are lit bonfires everywhere, the whispers are drowned in the faint sound of wind, and the air is filled with grilled fish. of peculiar fragrance.
In the main hall were as many as thirty Swedish nobles, large and small, and more than ten Russian male and female nobles.
The climate at the end of June was already mild. Countless oil lamps brought light but also made the hall very hot. The nobles wore cool single clothes and took off their hats to reveal their colorful braids, beards, and skulls.
There were two noble women crowded among the men. They were none other than Queen Svetlana of Rus and Carlotta, the Duchess of Ostara.
Having seen a lot of big things in the world, the two women showed no fear in the face of a group of seemingly menacing men. On the contrary, they are quite arrogant, deliberately raising their chins to declare their unattainability. Because their man is about to become king.
After some polite greetings, Rurik deliberately gave ambiguous answers to many pointed inquiries.
Many nobles gathered together with many inquiries, and countless questions were combined into one, that is, everyone needs to know what Rurik will bring to everyone after he becomes king.
"You will all get a satisfactory answer, and your life will only be better than now. Those who recognize my rule, whether nobles or subjects, will receive long-term benefits. We have passed the detailed terms Let’s talk about it some time later. Now I am about to become the king. Those who recognize me as the king will continue to sit in the temple. Those who do not want to recognize me can leave, and I will not hold back.”
This is like... In an unequal transaction, the buyer must first give the money to the merchant. As for the payment the merchant will make, it actually depends on the merchant's choice.
The nobles all understood that they must first recognize Rurik as the king before they can have subsequent political transactions and gain possible benefits for their tribe.
No one wants to leave. The so-called leaving the hall now isDenying Rurik the throne would give the Russians an excuse to attack. In recent years, the Russian people's method of attacking dissenters has been crazy wars. The handsome Rurik in front of them is a murderous monarch. They have understood the truth of "unpredictable punishment and unpredictable power" after hearing the blood of others. They could only base their future well-being on Rurik's own conscience.
It was Bjorn who took the lead in supporting that Rurik must be king.
Everyone saw this man's low-profile declaration in public: "Friends, the era of Mellaren ruling all of Sweden is over. Ross is a part of our Sweden. Rurik leads Ross for our Sweden." I have made great achievements. I have abdicated. Sweden needs a real king to rule. I support him very much, and you must support him too."
Listen, old Ang. Ungrif of Kras cleared his throat and solemnly declared in a hoarse voice, "I have experienced too much. Rurik is the best man and the bravest warrior I have ever seen in my long life. The man whom Ding blessed, my Unclas supported him as king.”
Swynedd of Uppsala, who had already gone to the title of complete submission, did not hesitate to explain his new status. His identity, which he explained in public today, was enough to shock the leaders of the small tribes present who did not know the specific situation. A large tribe with thousands of people suddenly became part of the Rus' Principality, and the Uppsala people became de jure Rus' people.
Swined said excitedly, "Rurik is the real king. He really considers the welfare of everyone. If Frey, the god of wealth, comes to the world, that will probably be the case."
This description immediately aroused strong emotional resonance with Carlotta, Duke of Ostara, and Svalgard, Duke of Gran. They both tearfully pointed out Rurik’s kindness and greatly praised Ross. The fact that Sweden as a whole challenged Danish hegemony and succeeded.
The so-called dukes of many small tribes present were deafened by what they heard. For their own benefit, they must rely on the strong. It is not enough for the female nobles of Ostara to speak for them as Rurik's concubines. strange. The Keglan people are also a small tribe like everyone else. The leader Svalgard cried when he said that he was so excited. This would have been the case if he hadn't received huge benefits from supporting Ross.
The choice of the Gran people has played a significant role as a benchmark, and many small tribes yearn for it.
Only Longstall, the great nobleman of the Yelmalen tribe, has not made a clear statement.
Longstall was examining the atmosphere. Although he had a lot to say to Rurik, he decided to suppress it based on the current situation. He punched his heart with his right fist in public, and said solemnly and politely, "We Yermalen people support Rurik as king."
His speech was not modified by any attributive. , it is such a concise and brief statement that proves that this person has a thousand words.
Looking at him, Rurik could feel the emotion and nodded."Very well, Duke Longstall, you support me as king, and I support you as duke. I guess you have a lot more to say and rest assured that any questions you may have will eventually be answered. ”
Speaking of this, Rurik, who received the support of everyone, specially invited his old father to come out.
Old Otto’s hair all over his body turned silver. Standing in front of the Swedish nobles with the support of Rick.
In the Nordic world, the so-called filial piety does not exist. It is extremely rare for a person to be taken care of by his own children.
“My father is older than all of you. He is a guest from the old era and has entered the new era we created. But Rose's strength was not created by me in a short time. It is like a great building that needs someone to lay a solid foundation. I myself will be crowned King of Sweden, and my father will be king as well. I hope you will support me."
At this moment, Otto stood simply and majestically, accepting the side glances of many nobles. The nobles did not expect that Rurik would make such a good show. Could it be that tomorrow it will be a father and son? Became the King of Sweden one after another.
Bjorn did not know this beforehand. To be fair, he respected Otto very much. In other words, Bjorn did not know that Rurik was only nine years old. He received many powers given by his father.
In the past, Ross achieved many major military victories. In terms of external publicity and the recognition of many young Swedish nobles, this was the Duke of Ross. It was not until the past few years that Rurik officially showed his dazzling style and took over the power from his father.
Bjorn judged the situation and was the first to applaud "Heroic Otto." Being a king is the honor he deserves. ”
When everyone saw Bjorn’s statement, they completely unified their attitude. For a moment, there was thunderous applause in the hall, accompanied by stamping feet and roars.
Look at Austrian again. Oh, he still had a sullen face, relying on his willpower to hold back the tears, but deep down he was laughing wildly. He actually knew that he did not have enough merit to be the King of Sweden, since his son strongly demanded that his father should have a good time. Why not enjoy the scenery? He just sighed that his life was confused after he got older, but because of the birth of this old boy, his life had a purpose.
Otto always remembered that day and the past. Therefore, the secret conversation of High Priest Vilia
“Rurik is a child blessed by Odin, and only he can lead Rus to strength. Your job is to raise him well. ”
Now I can comfort Veliya’s soul in Asgard, and I have completed my final mission.
The nobles left one after another, and they who returned to their respective stations tonight also I am not in the mood to sleep peacefully anymore.
Tomorrow is the summer solstice, and Rurik will be crowned king
The nobles are busy with their own affairs, and Rurik has been extremely busy this night.
Tonight is a sleepless night for most of the Russian princes, nobles and even soldiers who are temporarily visiting Uppsala.The excitement enveloped people's hearts, and they did not feel sleepy at all. They spent a lot of time dressing up, and they must participate in the memorial ceremony with a gorgeous image and become the perfect foil for the king.
In 839, the Uppsala summer solstice ceremony completely gave way to Rurik's coronation ceremony.
What will the future country be? Many Swedish nobles have learned in advance the name of the new country, the Kingdom of Rus Sweden. Rurik was first the prince of the Principality of Rus and secondly the king of all Sweden. This is somewhat like the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, or the merger of Castile and Aragon, the so-called two countries ruled by one family. This pattern is not uncommon in Europe. The country name pointed out by Rurik really gives face to the Swedish nobles. It also points out that there are inevitable differences between Russia and Sweden.
Rurik actually made some compromises. According to his wishes, Sweden's name could have been ignored. Sweden should be a part of Russia and can only continue to exist as a cultural concept, and its royal power is also the royal power of all Russia, not just the king of Sweden.
Ross’s job of completely replacing Sweden will have to be done step by step. First, the Swedish throne must be won.
In the early morning, the sound of horns broke the tranquility.
A group of people who had not slept all night still kept their heads clear. A large amount of firewood was once again put into the slow-burning bonfire, surrounding the huge camping site around the sacred tree and the big temple, and smoke quickly filled the air. Soon the rich aroma of wheat filled the air.
Rurik just took a nap for a while, and early in the morning he saw his wives and concubines putting on priestly clothes and gathering in the slight coolness of the morning.
Only the high priest Rumia, she has put on the antlered helmet, and her clothes are filled with glass beads, amber, lapis lazuli and gold ornaments. The outfit is quite heavy, but she has the strength to persevere for a long time, and will not be discouraged at all for the Lord Rurik she cherishes.
In fact, all the priests of Rus are extremely gorgeously dressed, and Rus has enough gems to decorate their beauty.
There is also an important statement here. They are actually playing the residents of Asgard, the legendary heavenly sanctuary. Legend has it that the souls of noble men and women can ascend to Asgard and live an incomparable life every second. What does beauty mean? From an ordinary person's perspective, a beautiful woman must be wearing gorgeous accessories.
Rumia is the high priest, and Queen Svetlana is the deputy priest.
Concubine Norun is also a priest in principle, and she brings a full set of bands that she has trained herself as a major ceremonial guard for the entire sacrificial event.
All the distinguished people from the Principality of Rus who were able to come were in Uppsala. Even Spyut and the Danish Ragnar, who acted as royal pirates, also came from Bornholm in June. The island rushed to cheer.
For example, the old fat man Gould, who was almost dead, was also arriving in Uppsala in a sedan chair to witness Rurik becoming king accompanied by his family.
Hundreds of Russian flags were flying around the great temple, and the flag hunting scene was majestic.
ThousandsThe famous Ross warriors were dressed in blue and white attire. They held up their halberds, with streamers flying on their halberd heads. Their leather helmets reflected the intense sunlight, and the huge goose feathers stuck on top of their helmets were also swaying in the wind.
These thousand warriors guard a boardwalk made of wooden piles and tubs, which directly connects the central temple of the great temple to the platform under the sacred tree. This is a stage that belongs to the great nobles. The ceremony venue will be packed with people watching, and they can all see the heroic appearance of the king. Please remember:, free and fastest update, no anti-theft, no anti-theft