Rise of Rurik

What comes into view is an iron wall, and inside the iron can are a group of soldiers.

Rurik didn't know who was wearing this armor. What he was most concerned about was the heavy armor itself. It couldn't really be made of white steel.

But...how is this possible? Can they also add tungsten to iron to make a special alloy?

Ships arrive at the southern pier of the pier one after another.

Since it was already past noon, the fishermen took their boats to the sea. They had to wait until they returned in the evening to sell their new catch, and then fixed their boats to catch the tide.

The estuary sandbar at the outermost edge of New Roseburg had no name. Following his own preference, Rurik called it "Vasily Sandbar". This sandbar is extremely important in the current era. It serves as a breakwater, weakening the force of the waves and ensuring the safety of the pier located in the rear channel.

The whole army must complete the landing before the afternoon tide. Fortunately, there are sufficient berths here to meet everyone's needs.

As for those fishermen who don't know about it, they have to find a place to stay.

Rurik's flagship was unimpressive in appearance. If this leading warship hadn't been flying the king's flag with a gold edge, it would have been lost in the entire fleet.

The side of the ship lightly collided with the wooden pillars of the trestle. He glanced at his attic-style palace, then turned his head and glanced at the battleship Sea Monarch quietly parked in the port area.

He boarded the trestle in person, and his followers also came ashore one after another...

The intense landing operation is proceeding in an orderly manner. Today, not only all soldiers must be stationed in the city, but all kinds of materials and equipment must also be unloaded as quickly as possible.

Especially the war horses. Although it was only a five-day voyage, because they were often in cramped conditions, the horses experienced a torture.

Although the expedition three years ago

The War Horse also experienced a long sea journey. During the attack, the War Horse began to advance overland in Scandinavia after a short sea journey. After the barge passed through the Denmark Strait, it moved on the European continent.

On the journey home, the war horses took a boat ride all over the city. They showed that their mental state was getting worse and worse, so they began to recuperate immediately after arriving in the capital. Do we still expect that the war horses can maintain their combat effectiveness after two weeks of high-intensity navigation?

These horses never imagined that they would be able to float on the sea in their lives. They were dizzy from the bumps and lost their appetite one after another. After returning, they spent a whole winter in the stables eating and drinking well.

Then the onlookers saw this scene. The horses standing on the long boats quickly came ashore and stood on the flat dock area. The horses crowded in the armed cargo ships had to be driven down on the lowered planks.

The horses gathered together more and more, and the people talked a lot.

Just because there are rumors in the city, those statements are incredible - could the cavalry just march on land to the Frankish world?

In everyone's traditional concept, the Baltic Sea separates the two worlds. It is like a tangible node and also divides the sacred area. The south of the sea is protected by God, whom the Franks believe in, and the north of the sea is the world of the northern gods with Odin as the leader.

It was the merchants who were the first to arrive in the capital, full of stories, and spread strange rumors in the city taverns.

The so-called main force of the Russian cavalry has been in Riga. The king will send additional cavalry and organize an unprecedented cavalry regiment in Russia to carry out operations.

The strength of the troops will be ten times that of the cavalry in the war of 840!

Although these businessmen want to show off their

Since he was well-informed, he took advantage of the situation and continued to brag in the tavern.

The total strength of the cavalry organized by Rurik was more than 2,000 cavalry. Although it was not ten times that of previous wars, it was still six or seven times greater.

The change in the quantity of troops invested will cause some kind of qualitative change.

Rurik couldn't care about these soldiers for the time being. They were under the control of their own aircraft officers.

He specially wore a golden laurel crown on his head, and the flag-bearer beside him held up the royal flag with gold rim, making it easy for the onlookers to see his king.

Here, Rurik was accompanied by only one wife and concubine.

Beyathil, she has changed her outfit. The slim-fitting prairie dress can be easily put on a plate armor coat, and now she has a waist-spinning sword, which is really majestic. Because now she is not only a wife and concubine, but also a rare cavalry officer in Ross. She officially became Count Demyansk, and although she only had fifty knights under her command, they were fifty knight slaves specially selected for her by Pecheneg Khan. Each one of them was an experienced warrior. .

To be fair, the overall condition of this expeditionary force is a bit too young. Without a group of veterans as the backbone, Rurik would not dare to send it out to fight.

At the dock, Rurik had no trouble meeting the nobles who were looking forward to it.

The afternoon sun became softer and more languid, making Rurik's hair look even more golden, and the laurel crown on his head sparkled.

Rumia had the most noble status among the many nobles who met the king. As the king's first woman, she was also the most emotional.

She walked quickly with her wooden staff, then raised her head and looked at the king's furry face. This image was like a reindeer grooming its master.

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Her eye sockets were full of tears: "It's been a year! It's been a whole year. Why did you just come back?!"

Rurik subconsciously stretched out his right hand, gently touched the high priest's cheek, gently raised her chin, and looked into her eyes tenderly. "Look, I'm back."

"I've been waiting for a long time! It's been too long."

"Thank you so much for your hard work..." Rurik said no more, and pulled the high priest into his arms, letting her cheek press against his chest, and letting him cry silently with excitement.

Rurik also happened to notice his eldest daughter out of the corner of his eye.

"Verika..."

After a year of absence, the child has grown taller again, and the subtle changes in his face have made him more feminine. The daughter's excitement was written on her face. She opened her burqa and her whole body was trembling. She was very different from the solemn image of other priestesses.

However, Rurik did not notice the priestess standing next to Verika. She silently clutched her robe, tilted her head and put her entire face into shadow, quietly staring at the appearance of King Rus in the dark.

Blackbird, or Princess Gisla. This was the first time she had seen King Ross in person, and she knew that she would soon have the opportunity to face him face to face.

She has always planned conversations with extremely noble people. After all, her bloodline is the top noble in Frank. She can face those lower-level nobles with a calm mind, but she must remain cautious towards her father and uncles. The rigorous training she received in the past palace had its effect, and she was silently enduring it.

Governor-General Cornuson the Younger, Admiral Goldlund, Blue Fox, Jevro, and even Kamne, Aslaki...

Many characters have been waiting at the pier, and they must be the first to

I met with the king in time, for fear of being misunderstood and neglected.

"Your Majesty, you are finally here. All the matters you have told us!" Little Konuson was furious: "Me! And we! They have all been completed. The expedition will be won!"

The words to boost morale came straight to the point. Rurik, who was in a very good mood, was still holding the high priest in his arms. He said happily: "Okay! I believe in your words. I saw the gifts you prepared, heavy armored warriors." , How can we not win with this army?! That’s right.”

"Your Majesty, you can give whatever orders you have."

"Where's your father?"

"My father, he is sick."

"Sick?" Rurik felt a little strange: "Is it just a minor illness that he can't still see me on crutches? Or is he seriously ill?"

"To be honest, he is seriously ill. He has been feeling weak since the spring plowing, and his condition has not improved yet. He could still walk with a stick a few days ago, but now he just wants to rest. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Conuson..." Rurik thought of the bad possibility, and it was understandable that he thought about it again.

During the Great Immigration Movement fourteen years ago, Cornuson, who was already entering his old age, thought that since he could not gain much political capital in his hometown, he might as well use his status as a chief's confidant to open settlements on the uninhabited banks of the Neva River.

Fourteen years was Conuson's swan song in his old age. This adventure finally brought glory to the family, but his life was coming to an end.

"Then forgive him. His merits can be seen by the gods, and I will find time to see him. You!" Rurik looked directly into the eyes of little Konuson: "I brought nearly three thousand people, and another There are nearly a thousand horses, and these personnel horses need you to place them immediately.”

"As commanded."

"I know you must have some difficulties.

Don't worry, I will reimburse you for the expenses later. "

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He looked at the people in front of him again and suddenly named Kamne. He really couldn't ignore this guy, just because Kamne had clearly revealed the secret of heavy armor - this guy came to the audience wearing armor.

"Your Majesty." Kamni stepped forward. He understood the King's request, so he opened his arms and spread his legs slightly, displaying the armor like a model.

Rurik finally let go of Rumia, and now it was the meeting of the two little giants.

He punched the plate armor with the central ridge with his fist. The metallic color on the surface was too bright, so Rurik had to touch it more. The plate armor has obviously been polished, which is not a problem for Ross, who has the skills to make sandpaper and emery cloth. Standing here, he can vaguely see his face.

It is definitely not white steel, but seems to have some kind of gold plating process.

This is definitely not silver, it is much brighter than silver.

The vital parts of the body are protected by integral armor plates, while the rest of the body is protected by riveted plate armor.

"You did a great job! Tell me, what material did you use to make the gold plating?"

Kamni was slightly startled and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is wise. This is made from the bright lead captured by Lord Blue Fox from Frank."

"Bright lead? What's that? Lead isn't as bright as here."

"I guess this might be the legendary Zinc."

"Zinc?" After being reminded by Kamni, Rurik suddenly realized with a slap on his forehead. He couldn't help turning his head to face the round-faced guy who smiled and said nothing: "Okay, Blue Fox. You said a lot in the letter, but you didn't say anything. Special metal seized.”

"I...I don't think this thing is of much use to the king. But it turned out that in Kamne

In my hand, it actually became a treasure? ! "

"Forget it." Rurik smiled so much that he didn't dwell on the matter for the time being, and then asked Kamne: "Five hundred sets of armor, all here? What kind of troops are wearing heavy armor to perform for me?"

"It's the Second Flag Team."

"Them? Okay. But they are not in the expedition plan. However, some elite veterans can be removed to join the war. We can discuss everything in detail slowly."

After saying that, Rurik stretched out his fists and gave a strong slap, and then yawned: "I'm done with the long voyage. I want to rest in the palace, let's go!"

Rurik stopped talking nonsense. He took High Priest Rumia's slender and unchanging elbow and set an example for everyone. For this reason, Bayahir could only follow these two people wisely. She knew that she could not have King Ross forever. In the capital, it was agreed that High Priest Rumia was the woman with the highest status here.

Rurik no longer has to worry about the issue of army garrison. The Ross army is a highly organized army, and the governor will try his best to meet the needs of the army.

There are also a large number of newly built barns in the city. Their purpose of existence is to store the grain harvested in the autumn. Now that it is summer, many barns are vacant and used as military dormitories. The newly arrived troops were equivalent to guest troops. They either pitched tents or made bunks in barns. The young people decisively chose the latter.

The old granary area is in the middle of the city. The newly built granaries no longer adhere to the old architectural style. In addition to storing grain, other things are also stored here. The soldiers stayed overnight in these warehouses and immediately saw the arrows neatly stacked like a wall!

Ross Standard Arrows are designed to be as identical as possible in all aspects.

Tolerances in overall length have been reached to the order of millimeters so that they can be stacked on top of each other. There are also a large number of short and thick crossbow arrows placed in the warehouse. They are placed upright in wooden boxes, with the arrow tails pointing upward. The tail fins made of wood chips are in sharp contrast to the standard arrows.

The arrangement of Konuson Jr. was not subjectively to show off the weapons arsenal to the army. In fact, these warehouses had flat wooden floors, and the longhouse structure was quite spacious. It was so dense that a centurion could sleep in one room without any problem.

Rus's attic-style palace, in Rurik's eyes, is similar to the castle tower.

The heavy door opened, and Rurik and the high priest Rumia returned to the mansion in a high-profile manner.

Stepping into the outer door, this place is no longer a public place, and Rumia can finally let go of her tense spirit.

"Now I can finally take off the holy helmet. You...should take off the laurel crown too?" she asked lightly.

"We'll wait until we get into the bedroom. Let the family members come in. Now is our family's time."

Even as a king, he cannot immediately start handling government affairs as soon as he arrives in Hong Kong. Even though he is a noble king, he slept rough on Walnut Castle Island last night.

Once Rurik relaxed, driven by his embarrassment, he just wanted to change his clothes and catch up on a decent bed. It would be better if you have family to accompany you at this time.

The number of palace guards on staff is very good. Since the king has been away fighting for a long time and staying in Novgorod in the south for a long time, these guards have become cleaning staff most of the time. They usually follow the instructions of the Governor's Mansion and are treated the same as those security patrol officers.

Now, the guard has finally started his job, but this job is still boring.

Stand guard. The king is finally back, and everyone is working harder. Fortunately, everyone is looking forward to it, because the king will give extra bonuses.

Be sure to take a good bath tonight! Especially dragging his high priest along with him.

He hadn’t seen Rumia for half a year, and he knew exactly what she was praying for even if she didn’t say Rurik. Although I am still only staying in the capital for a short time, I should try my best to make up for my first woman in the limited time.

Although he thought so, Rurik quickly fell asleep after changing his clothes.

He was so sleepy. Seeing the man like this, Rumia didn't dare to disturb him anymore.

The third floor is the bedroom, and the fourth floor houses some treasures. The "big treasury" of the Kingdom of Rus is based on tradition, and the main cash is placed in the large temple. To a large extent, Rumia, a woman, became the first financial officer of the kingdom.

She was a helpless woman, or the only one she could rely on was the king.

She is loyal to the king, and since Rurik wishes to be reunited with his family, now is the time. She didn't dare to disturb the king's rest, thinking that when the king slept until the evening and finished his meal, she would most likely call those old guys to have a drink and a banquet together, and they might get drunk.

Rumia had her own opinions. She scolded her daughter in a low voice for being overly excited, and she also had many secret conversations with Beyathil.

After all, Beyathil was a third-level concubine, and she had the right to live in this palace. However, with the arrival of the high priest, Beyathil had to sleep on the second floor by herself in principle.

She was soothing her daughter Verika to take a long nap, or keeping quiet and waiting for the king's father to catch up on his sleep and wake up.

Another girl was taken specially

Entering the palace, she was none other than Theresa the Blackbird.

But when King Rus wakes up, Blackbird must meet the king in his original identity - as the Frankish princess Gisla.

So in a private room, Rumia personally inspected the girl's whole body. Even though more than half a year has passed, she has made enough observations about this child's character - dignified, bold, cultivated, and arrogant.

What if? This girl risked her life, and after holding back for more than half a year, she seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the king?

Rumia had to make sure that the girl did not carry any sharp objects with her. After the examination, she had to put on a new piece of clothing prepared for her. She had to stay by her side while waiting.