Rise of Rurik

Chapter 591 Coalition and the main direction of attack

The Magnut leader never dreamed that the Russ not only came, but also came with a fleet of unprecedented scale.

They are not just one big ship, but as many as twenty!

The towering masts raise the jibs, making every ship seem huge, and the fact is that any ship is far larger than the fishing boats cruising on the sea, making the proud leading warships also become sampans.

Deep in the port of Narvik, the core settlement of the Balmers, thousands of people gathered on the shore. Men and women pointed to the approaching Ross fleet, which was guarding many fishing boats. They believed that one of the large ships would become the property of the entire Balmer this year.

The Ross fleet chose a near-shore berth, but the piers of the Balmers were not well done, and the best pier could only dock two large ships.

Without it, the Avlora and Balmerk approached the dock directly, and the other ships immediately dropped anchor at the chosen berth...

Rurik and others stepped out of the boat on wooden boards. At this moment, the Magnut family and most of the Balmerk families warmly welcomed the guests from afar.

Magnut opened his arms, he was an old father, and this time he came to welcome the three sons who came back, and the three hundred warriors who returned from a long journey.

In the eyes of the Magnuts, Rurik married their daughter and became their son.

The concept of son-in-law and son does not seem to be very different, and they have no taboos.

Magnute kissed Rurik's forehead, followed by Imbjorg's embrace, as if he were holding his own son.

Their real sons also returned, Biyonnie and Floki, both standing before their parents.

"Look at you, you're a man." Magnute slapped the eldest son on the shoulder. "The beard is the same as mine. It's time to find you another woman."

"Women? Yes. But now I long for a great expedition."

"Ah? You just returned and talked about the war lightly?"

Hearing it carefully, Rurik wiped his face and said, "Father, this time I came with Ross's strongest fleet, how could it be just for trade?"

"You..." Magnut was taken aback, but this old guy was not against war, and the noble people standing around all believed that launching war was a shortcut to prosperity.

"You... who are you going to hit?"

"It's still the target we attacked last year." Biyonni patted his chest and said, "The era of our dormancy in the fjords should be over! We shall expedition to Britain, to force the king to fulfill his contract, occupy their land to plant our wheat and pasture ours. sheep."

As soon as the words fell, several noble family leaders came over, and fierce flames ignited in their eyes.

Magnut looked at the brothers on the left and right, and sighed slightly, "Is it really that urgent to talk about the war just after you came back?"

"Very urgent." Rurik said coldly.

"Okay then." Magnute squeezed out another smile. "At least you have to eat a full meal first. You brought so many soldiers here, at least let me treat you with food."

"It's not necessary." Rurik waved his hands casually, "Let the fisherman sell the catch. The army I brought, everyone has copper coins and silver coins in their bags, and soon I will also set up a yard to let Let's start trading now."

The uniformed Rusian soldiers who landed one after another were really eye-catching. Looking at the helmets that were reflective in the sun, they were all wearing white shirts with swords hanging from their waists.

These people are not only the Rus army, but the capable mercenaries under Rurik's command, fifty of them are the same family of the local people. This is for Duke Ross, and the elders of the hometown see that this group of young people have made a fortune no matter what.

Yes, these fifty people are deliberately showing off small burlap pockets, which are full of crisp metal collision sounds. Could it be that they are all silver coins? At least the swords around their waists are bright white and elastic, and they are really expensive weapons.

Not just these old mercenaries,

The nearly 300 Balmerk fighters led by Biyonni have also changed their outfits. Not to mention that the guys at hand have been upgraded, their temperament is far superior to that of their kin.

Those eyes contained murderous aura. After landing, they naturally returned to their homes first and introduced their Eastern War Chronicles to their elders and brothers.

They bluntly stated that they formed a coalition with the Rus, and almost at the end of the eastern world, a decisive battle broke out with 10,000 terrifying and brave local warriors.

Some brothers died honorably, and the victory ultimately belonged to the coalition. They did not hesitate to praise Rurik of Russ, the precious son-in-law of the lord Magnut, who was a natural master of the army.

They described it so much that the story of the crusade against the Tavastians became even more bizarre. This also explains the origin of the hundred short black-haired warriors who disembarked from the ship. It turned out that these people were the newly conquered Others, and now they exist as servants.

The news of launching a new war first spread from the pier, and then the group of Balmerk travelers returned to their hometown after a long absence, and told the villagers that an expedition against Britain in the autumn was like an arrow had been set on the ground. on the bow.

The goods that are going to be sold to Balmers are transported one after another. It is a batch of iron tools. The price is at least cheaper than the Bergen market in the south.

For example, a hammer cast directly from pig iron, the hammer head weighs four pounds, and the price is only one silver coin.

Why such an amazingly low price? In fact, Rurik is still willing to sell the favor of his allies. It doesn't matter if he loses a bit in this regard. The Balmers must have prepared a lot of good salt waiting for the transaction! The latter is invaluable in the eyes of the Rus. The materials were already being advertised when they were ready for sale, so-called for the sake of friendship, all Ross goods were sold at low prices.

To win over the most ordinary Balmerk, to establish himself as a good person in the local area, everything is Rurik's conspiracy for the future.

At night, the news of the arrival of the Ross fleet and a powerful expeditionary force further shocked the entire harbor. Although the big men had not issued an order to expedition to Britain, in fact, the young people in Balmerk felt that there was nothing to worry about, and the war was bound to happen. Start, on the eve of this expedition, everyone can prepare weapons and dry food early, and even check their ships.

The night is very short, even so, there are still clanging sounds from every household.

Blacksmiths in Balmerk hurriedly repaired and forged new spearheads and axes, and many women and children were making arrow shafts and sticks for spearheads.

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Still in the evening, an urgent and extremely important military meeting was convened urgently in the Chamber in Balmerk.

Of course Magnut wanted to welcome the return of his son-in-law, and then asked about the experience of his son-in-law and his two sons in Ross, and how his lovely little daughter Noren was living in Ross.

At least he knew that his daughter's life was good, that there was meat and wheat every day, and the tableware used were all crystal clear glass clouds.

But he is an alliance leader and the commander of the entire Balmerk, and his marriage with Duke Ross is equivalent to further strengthening the power of his family. The great ship that now belonged to Balmerk had returned, and though it was common to him, it was evident that Magnut now had an unshakable right to use it.

In the public chamber, in the evening, all the important people in Balmerk came.

Rurik easily recognized a number of familiar faces, because they had all organized manpower to lead an expedition to Britain in person.

This group of family leaders were trembling unconsciously, and their faces showed extremely strong joy. They are already talking about how much the so-called new war brothers will have.

The combination of oil lamps on the walls makes the whole room warm and bright.

Magnut thought that since Rurik himself landed, there would be no greetings, but he went straight to the goal, and he had no intention of repeating it.

He said it bluntly: "Rurik, my son. You decided to attack Britain, and my two sons were very supportive. After an afternoon, the whole of Balmerk is now inspired by you. Look around you, these Brave people can hope for war."

Rurik looked left and right, and simply stood up from the leather cushion. He first punched his chest with his right fist to make his own momentum.

He snapped: "This war is our destiny. Odin gave us the opportunity to go on an expedition, and Odin encouraged us to go on an expedition. It's not just me, but you who plan to attack Britain!"

With that said, Rurik pointed directly at Osten and his son Geiger, who were present at Wasshobi: "You want to occupy the warm land in the south to open up new farms, and now is the opportunity."

A strong young man stood up angrily, and Geiger rolled up the sleeves of his leather jacket, showing his muscles and posing for a fight, "I hoped so. In my opinion, this year I can take a group of people to the new British territory for winter. I remember we had an appointment with that king last year, and a piece of territory should be in our hands."

"Yes." Rurik followed the words and narrowed his eyes deliberately to make up a speech, "but I have received some bad news. The king has backed out. They are expanding their armies and preparing for war, and they don't want to give us tribute or cede land."

"What?! That won't work!" Geiger was suddenly furious, and stomped his feet in anger.

The atmosphere of the entire chamber was like an exploding powder keg. No one questioned where Rurik got the news, but if the Britons decided to resist, everyone understood the motives of the group very well.

Magnute opened his hands and struggled to suppress the anger of his brothers.

After the court was quiet for a while, he said: "The land in the fjords is limited, and we do have to go out. Since the Britons are not willing to fulfill last year's agreement, they must be punished. I decided to start a war, and we must seize their territory. , as the new Balmer, how do you feel?"

Hearing it, everyone raised their fists and let out a Viking battle cry, and the violent sound could overturn the entire beam of the house.

Since everyone agrees and expects an expedition that will determine the future, the arrangement of the war goals and details naturally falls on Rurik's shoulders.

Let a teenage boy handle this? No one felt inappropriate. After all, the Ross Army has a thousand people, their navy is invincible, and it is a strong force anywhere.

So, how many troops should the Balmers send? When will the coalition go out? When to organize how many ships and logistical supplies? What is the first battle and main goal of the attack?

Rurik already has plans for many problems, but due to the status quo, he also knows that he cannot make too detailed plans.

The army needs a very clear target, at least a main direction of attack, so that all forces can be twisted into a hemp rope.

Attack on York!

This is the ultimate strategic goal given by Rurik.

He walked in circles in the courtroom, receiving everyone's attention, explaining as he walked: "I married your woman, and now I am also a Balmer. From Balmer's standpoint, we want to conquer the entire Nordic country. Sembria, but not yet.

Our troops have guides, and we shall go up a river upstream to their capital.

We attacked their richest cities, looted their treasures, and ordered their kings to cede northern lands like Edinburgh and Bamburgh to us.

We will keep a weak Northumbria, as if we had a sheep, and every year we can cut sheep.

We also don't have to make a countermeasure, which is to be mentally prepared for another decisive battle with them. Northumbria has a large population, and they may be able to recruit ten thousand people, even a large group of ragged farmers, ten thousand people is a dangerous existence.

We must be ready for war. "

The heads of the families looked at each other and agreed with Rurik's statement.

Some people stood up and said, "That kingdom does have some means. They make good use of cavalry. In last year's war, many of our brothers were smashed into the shield wall by the cavalry, and many people died. This time, we must take some precautions."

When it comes to such details, the Balmers first think of the method of restraint in formation of spearmen. How hard is it to prepare a batch of spears?

Rurik did have a way of restraining the opponent's cavalry, that is, the infantry formed a formation to hold the line, and then used various long-range units to shoot all approaching cavalry.

He presumed that Northumbria simply did not have the means to train, train, and maintain an armored cavalry. I'm afraid this is not even a possibility. They are unable to make plate armor, and they have no ability to make tie armor. At most, it is chain armor. It's just that the chain mail is meaningful under the attack of the steel arm crossbow armor-piercing arrows of the Rus army, and even the torsion slingshot cast iron cone projectile?

No one will think that this expedition is risky, victory is inevitable, it just depends on how much to pay and how long it will take.

In order to win quickly, how many troops should Balmerk send in order to win? Rurik gave Magnut a look and hinted that the man who had the highest voice in Balmerk should be as generous as possible for the sake of glory.

The leaders of the various families are eager to try, wondering if they are here to win the huge benefits, will their current power encounter competition? Magnute waved his hand, "In this expedition, we in Balmerk will send 3,000 troops! I will also take my brothers on the expedition in person. I! I am the commander of the Balmerk army!"

How could Magnut be so arrogant at his age? Rurik was taken aback, but after thinking about it, he was relieved.

Rurik then complimented: "Father, we Rus people also support you to be the commander of Balmerk. You are the leader of the alliance, and this glory belongs to you. In the future, the glory of establishing the new Balmerk is also yours."

Having been said this, Magnut said with joy: "My son, thank you for your compliment. When we have a new territory, you are welcome. But, I want to know now, you yourself desire to have it in Britain. What? Don't you long for land?"

Rurik was a little surprised, and blamed himself for actually underestimating the old leader.

This is the direct endorsement of Biyonni: "Dad, of course the Rurik brothers long for the land. The Rus long for the East, and we Balmerk should have the West."

"Indeed," Rurik continued, "what I desire most is the wheat of the West. You will one day occupy the wheat-rich island of Britain, and you are masters of salt making and sheep. We Rus. They are good at building ships, raising deer, and smelting iron. We need each other, and our two clans are also brothers. So, when you have a bumper harvest in the future, you must sell them to me."

The old guys who were present were so fond of listening to this flattery.

Fools all know that the Rus people have a strong military, and seeing how their young and promising dukes are so respectful to everyone, it is not that Balmerk is far better than Rus, but that Rurik is indeed not only paying attention to friendship, but also treating them with respect. Mutual business practices are now clear.

After all, brothers are also clear accounts. One of the major problems that plagued Balmerk people’s trade is that the commodities are too single. Industries such as raising sheep and horses are trapped in the crampedness of the Narvik Gulf and the rugged mountain roads. Even the large oaks used for shipbuilding here are Scarcity, the only salt in short supply now has only one big buyer, Ross.

Smart people see it through but don't say it. Many village leaders have understood that Ross's support of Balmerk's prosperity is for better trade in the future.

Rurik's words now must be true. In the distant future, the two races will avoid competition because of economic complementarity and mutual needs.

Then let's work together!

Magnute almost screamed, "It's decided! I'm going to start my family! My relatives, relatives! We must organize at least 3,000 of the best warriors with the best weapons! Sit and stay with me. Rick has brought our great ship and at least two hundred longships to Britain! Get the women and children ready, and our great migration is about to begin!"

In the end, the meeting ended in a generally warm atmosphere, and the market that started the next day immediately made the entire Narvik Port boil, and the action to compete for the scarce goods shipped by the Rus began.

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