As the sun set, a small group of cavalry came from the south holding the Ross flag.
After experiencing the adventure in the afternoon, Brody stayed at his post until the sun began to set, and never waited for the return of the escaping cavalry.
At the same time, the Ross-Mercia coalition was busy with dinner again. Everyone’s faces were full of enthusiasm. The so-called life was like guarding a granary, eating like mice all day long.
The military camp is like this, and the smoke is also floating in the city of Auxerre.
Rurik wanted to prepare another feast for "Bald" Charlie. The dinner did not have to be too elaborate. After all, it was difficult for him to collect any precious ingredients during the war. Why not go back to tradition and slaughter a reindeer and barbecue it, and the attendees will feast around the huge barbecue.
Because eating and drinking are not the purpose of the party, this time Rurik decided to have a "Four Kings Alliance" and personally give Charlie a big gift at the banquet.
At that time, Charlie will be promoted to a position that he should not have, and a young man with no real power will suddenly have a high honor. I am afraid that everything in the future will be easier to handle.
Rurik was not in a hurry, he allowed Charlie to visit around the Ross Army Camp.
Although Charlie's cronies were disarmed and their horses impounded, they did not receive any ill treatment.
The war horses were given fodder, and even some wheat was put in the simple stables to supplement the concentrated feed. The confidant soldiers immediately received a sumptuous meal. They believed that their monarch was safe and sound all afternoon, and their worries were relieved. When they saw that Lord Alibert, who had been "missing" for nearly half a year, was as safe as before, they felt even more at ease. .
Many soldiers saw some abnormalities in the southern region from a distance
Rurik estimated that when he was talking to Charlie, the so-called Count Poitier's trailing troops had already arrived. arrival. "If it's Bernard's man, there's nothing wrong with serving him some ale."
After all, Rurik didn't wait for the old guy to arrive, but fortunately he sent him as a sentry Brody is back safe and sound. He held his hands behind his back and raised his chest, waiting for the cavalry to appear. Soon a young general reined in his horse in front of him.
The visitor was Brody. He dismounted and bowed, then stood in front of Rurik and reported: "Your Majesty, a very serious situation occurred in the south in the afternoon."
" It’s about Count Poitier, um… Bernard’s troops?”
Brody’s eyes widened: “My lord, do you know that?”
"I don't know. It's just a guess. Tell me, what happened?"
"Yes..."
So Brody explained everything about the afternoon. Although there was a lot of personal emotion added to the words, considering that the two parties actually glared at each other and then ran away, how could Rurik comment after hearing what he said?
"They don't look like mice. What you said is inaccurate." Rurik shook his head.
“Don’t theyIs it a rat? "
"Huh, it's like a group of hunters encountering a bear in the wilderness. The bear will also consider whether it will be riddled with holes by the hunter's spears if it launches an attack. At most, it will roar once, look again, and then run away. "
Brody scratched his face and smiled: "Haha, maybe that's the case. "
Rurik patted this guy on the shoulder: "Since you are back, you can tell Charlie about such a wonderful experience. "
"What to say to him? Brody was instinctively repulsed and asked in confusion: "Tell him that Bernard is a coward?" "
Rurik shrugged again: "You actually have no way of confirming that the person coming is Bernard himself. But judging from your description, they may have between 500 and 1,000 cavalry. They are clearly superior in strength and well-equipped. They must be elites and must be Bernard's people. As for running away without sending an envoy to negotiate, that is another matter. ”
“Okay. If your Majesty is willing, I can tell Charlie this. ”
So, before dinner, Charlie successfully learned about the absurd things that happened in the afternoon.
In Charlie’s view, although he was just a cavalry captain named Brody The young man was basically the same age as him, and his achievements were far beyond the reach of many nobles. Capturing the escaped Duke of Bavaria alive on the battlefield was a huge feat. The nobles of the Rurik and Ross families who had something to do with this matter should naturally take the credit. In his case, everyone said that the meritorious service was attributed to the young cavalry captain named Brody.
Seeing his third brother suffer a loss, Charlie was extremely happy, and he was very fond of Brody. I have a good impression, and I basically believe this person's description. Besides, Charlie actually hopes that his uncle Bernard will be a strong but capable guy, but Brody's description is exactly what he expected.
As described by Guy, he swore that what Brody saw was the elite noble cavalry of the Count of Poitiers-Auvergne. They were Bernard's troops and the most powerful in the Aquitaine army.
If the heavy cavalry with complete armor must be elite, such a powerful one should have 1,000 cavalry.
Charlie felt that he was the best. He had received great courtesy, and many information about the Aquitaine army was revealed without asking Rurik himself, so he reprimanded Bernard in front of Rurik for his stupidity.
"Still. Save some face for your uncle. According to your statement, he personally led the most elite cavalry to rescue you. Although he still ran away, he tried after all. "Rurik appeared to be comforting, but in fact it was a subconscious act. In his heart, Bernard had been reduced to the mud on the soles of his shoes.
"Come on, my battle flag is flying in your camp. If he really wants to save me, he should move closer to your military camp. He just took a look and ran away. It’s obvious that..." Charlie pursed his lips but still made dark speculations: "In my opinion, he just wants to watch me being raped by you. murder, and then he picksChoose a member of the royal family to be King of Aquitaine. Even, he does it himself. "
When the words arrived, Rurik shrugged: "But we are all willing to admit that you are the king of Aquitaine. "He further hinted meaningfully: "Only the person who has the true crown of Aquitaine can be the king of Aquitaine. No real crown, just a thief. If he really dares to stand on his own or support others, haha, I can also help you defeat them. ”
“That’s it…thank you so much. ”
After an afternoon of adventures, Charlie has already regarded Rurik as a sincere friend. Even the humblest warrior in his hands was given delicious food by King Rus. Alibert, as an exile, The baron was even recognized by Rurik as an "ally of Rus" and treated with courtesy.
Charlie already understood that he could unite a large army for the king of Rus.
I am also happy to stay with him.
Night is coming, and when the soldiers start to eat dinner, the roast deer dinner prepared by Rurik is basically completed.
The reindeer is skinned and gutted into a large piece of fresh meat dripping with blood. The meat is further divided and skewered on wooden skewers so that it can be roasted as quickly as possible. When it is finished, it is difficult to tell that it is a deer, but it is. When you cut the meat and chew it, you can really feel the distinct smell of venison.
Rurik didn’t want the people attending the meeting to get drunk tonight, so he wanted to provide more wine and coriander-flavored ale. There are many refreshing honey flower teas.
There are no magnificent palaces and clean floors, but there are huge and bustling trumpet camps in the cool southerly wind in May. Ross-Mecia and Burgundy have already formed an alliance, and the former can legally cut down trees on a large scale. There are continuous bonfires just under the city of Auxerre. The warriors leave the widely distributed red pine uncut and deliberately cut down beech and white trees. Elm and plane trees were used to ensure that the smoke from the campfire would not be too choking.
Although the ingredients and eating methods were very crude, Rurik also came up with some unique ideas in his brutality. /p>
It is only May now, and April is the time to collect maple sugar. Now that the opportunity has passed, there is still some sugar in the trunks of the red maples. Rurik simply invites soldiers from the Auxerre Army. Maple trees were selected from the forest, and the deer was roasted using maple wood. Not only did the venison have no annoying firewood smell, it also had a slightly sweet flavor.
Rurik did not invite many people, so this dinner did not need to have many people.
He himself, his son Reglaf, "Little Wolf" Wilfin and "Bald" Charlie
Rurik
You can invite other dignitaries, such as the Saxon noble Bruno, Count Gilbert of Ramengau, and the Danish prince Ivar. If this is the arrangement, a roasted deer is really not enough for four people.
As a noble, this small-scale banquet was also a banquet for the four kings. Rurik did not need the help of other nobles, so even some waiters arranged it, which made it look like a banquet.Very crude.
Charlie's mouth watered as he looked at the roasted meat sizzling on the fire. He had already changed into roomy casual clothes, holding a dagger in his hand to cut off a piece of his heart.
At the same time, King Rurik of Rus and King Reglaf of Mercia were both dressed simply, at least there was absolutely no sign of wearing armor.
Youdao is determined to kill with a sharp weapon. Looking at the dagger in his hand, Charlie couldn't help but think that if he saw the right opportunity to make a surprise attack, he could kill the most powerful king of the Normans in one fell swoop. , although in this case he will definitely die. The evil thoughts disappeared in an instant, but his eyes still rested on the oily barbecue.
Did he glance at the so-called "Little Wolf" Wilfen, the King of Burgundy?
Charlie has learned a lot of truth. The so-called Earl of Auxerre was really defeated. Not only that, but also the Provence nobles suffered heavy losses. On the contrary, the losses of the victor's Russian army were almost negligible. It is unknown how many people died in the battle. Considering that Conrad, who was prone to expansion, now respected King Rus, Auxerre's side may have had their backs broken on the battlefield.
Even so, Ross did not further destroy the Burgundian nobles. This result must be very satisfying to the Burgundians.
Four large glasses were filled with diluted
wine, and now Rurik announced the start of the sumptuous dinner.
"Cheers to our great alliance!" Rurik took the lead in raising his glass. The other three followed suit and drank half of the glass.
That’s all, they started to cut in circles with sizzling thoughts, and the matter of the “Four Kings Alliance” was announced by Rurik.
The four kings are each younger than the other. When it comes to military strength, Charlie seems to have a strong army. The full dozen he can really mobilize are less than 300 men. However, he has further strategic legitimacy.
Everyone ate for a while and the conversation started.
Rurik then calmly ordered the waiter on standby to bring up the wooden box that had been prepared.
The two waiters are not ordinary people, they are a pair of girls - Verika and "Blackbird" Gisla.
Working with her sisters to carry the wooden box, Gisla salivated at the barbecue while subconsciously glancing at her little uncle.
The uncle and nephew looked at each other suddenly, and they immediately looked away from each other.
Rurik took the wooden box and said with a smile: "Very good, you can step back."
Vilika said coquettishly: "You are here You can't give me some of the barbecue?"
"You are still my high priest. Now stand down!" Rurik pouted as if he was angry. urged.
"Oh." Verica didn't say much, and pulled Gisla, who was in a complicated mood, out of her mood.
Rurik also discovered that Charlie had been looking at his niece’s back. It’s understandable when you think about it. A young female noble became a soldier of thousands of soldiers.The commander-in-chief of the team, and even fought a solid victory with the Burgundian nobles
My uncle couldn't even compare with his niece. It was really annoying.
Rurik cleared his throat to attract Charlie's attention, "My friend, it's time to give you the most precious treasure."
What did Rurik say that was? , Charlie could guess it even through the wooden box. "It's...the crown that should belong to me, right?"
Charlie was already trembling with excitement.
Rurik smiled but said nothing, opened the wooden box calmly, and held the Crown of Aquitaine in both hands.
This is the "Crown of Thorns" made of pure gold, with many gemstones on it. At the same time, Charlie has discarded the homemade fakes, and now his head is really bald.
The crown was illuminated by the bonfire, and Rurik himself shone brightly.
“Do you want to get it?” Rurik asked calmly and knowingly.
“Think!”
“Kneel down!” Rurik suddenly said sharply, his smile gone.
Charlie was suddenly aroused and took a step back subconsciously: "Kneel down to you...?"
"Kneel half in front of me. Charlie, now it is given by King Ross. Your crown of Aquitaine is here! In the presence of the king of Mercia and the king of Burgundy, I will give you the crown."
Charlie. Without even thinking about whether there was any humiliation in it, he hurriedly came up to him and knelt down in front of Rurik without hesitation.
The decisiveness of Charlie's actions also surprised Rurik. He thought, shouldn't this kid grumble before reluctantly kneeling down? If I had known that Charlie was so decisive and shameless, it would be better to ignore his already worthless face, gather all kinds of nobles, and perform a big show in front of the public: "The King of Rus crowns the King of Aquitaine" .
Rurik must further establish himself
as the commander-in-chief of the coalition. It is good for Charles to form an alliance. This man must kneel down to receive the crown. As for the humiliation or glory of freedom, others will comment.
No matter what, if Charles wants to get the crown of Aquitaine, he can’t do it without kneeling!
With only the princes and nobles present, and under the cover of night, Rurik boasted that he had fully considered Charlie's face, but he didn't expect that this boy was actually shameless.
"Little Wolf" Welfen had no idea that Charlemagne's grandson was so stupid. He already knew that King Rus intended to support this man to become the "King of the Franks". If such a fool became the king, his future would be severely reduced. Frank would probably no longer try to conquer the Kingdom of Burgundy like his ancestors did.
Welfen asked himself, he had experienced three extremely dangerous scenes on the battlefield. After the battle, as the loser, he did not kneel down to the Russians. This is the bottom line of personality. If King Ross insists on doing this, the worst is to continue the war in the future. Wilfen will not accept such humiliation on his personality.
With this kneeling, Charlie was as humble as a river in Welfen’s heartEarthworms in the soil.
Rurik slammed the crown on Charlie's head like a dunk, and said jokingly: "Your bald career is over. You must protect your crown from now on, and don't let him be beaten again." Stole it."
Such a scene was like a parent's instruction, and the delighted Charlie couldn't even think about it. He kept saying yes, as if he had accidentally lost the crown.
"Get up." Rurik ordered.
At this point, Charlie stood up slowly with his hands on the crown, then looked at Rurik and then at the other two kings with a naive expression of joy.
Now Charlie is like a child who has found a lost toy.
The four kings completed their alliance in this rather comic and absurd form.
The key person is Charles. He touched the crown with his trembling right hand and solemnly declared that he would become the "King of the Franks" in the future and would never oppose the Kingdom of Burgundy, the Kingdom of Rus, or the Kingdom of Russia. Kingdom of Mercia.
He also went a step further and unilaterally declared that the Kingdom of Mercia was not a "small kingdom" under the Kingdom of Aquitaine. Before he became the king of the Franks, their status was the same.
He was like a dog wagging its tail. Even though Rurik despised Charlie, he really couldn’t hate him, couldn’t be alert, and even wanted to rub the kid’s head hard.
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