Rise of Rurik

The Balmers had no doubts about the victory of their expedition, and now the brave Biyonni had returned, and the messengers sent by the chiefs of the various families brought back the gold and silver utensils plundered from Britain as tokens, and they immediately got off the ship. Announcing a great victory, and even the call of Magnut, who has been promoted to king.

Balmers, they all dream of a warm land. They are not born wild warriors, but are forced by the harsh living environment and have to rely on their savage physique to survive hard. The price is huge. Every year, a large number of babies die, forcing women to give birth continuously, and causing many women to die in childbirth.

They can't compete with the people of Bergen to settle in the fjords further north, and finally the chance to leave this ghost place has come!

The whole fjord fell into joy, and Britain was described by the returnees as the scent of the land, claiming that the wild grass could support sheep to grow as big as oxen. , but their minds have flown directly to Britain with the mouth of the describer.

Geiger of Washoby also returned, and the boy had just arrived at the farm, and immediately called all the people together, men and women, young and old. Even the women who had been kidnapped from Northumbria during last year's war.

In the world of Vikings, this group of women did not go hungry. They all finished giving birth and started agricultural work similar to the life in their hometown, but they still retained their beliefs, and they were surprised by their Viking "husbands". "No objection either.

Magdalene actually became a Valkyrie? A new deity was born here at Washoeby Farm, and the so-called Northumbrian women always chanted Magdalene's blessing when they gave birth, and thanked the Virgin afterwards. The Vikings, who are too simple, take it for granted that this god is definitely not as noble as Freya, and must also be a Valkyrie who blesses women. Believing in her can ensure safe childbirth for women, and this belief becomes very necessary.

The women were ecstatic to learn that the whole farm was going to emigrate to Britain, but Northumbria instead. The hatred of the Vikings in many women dissipated in an instant, replaced by the nostalgia for the homeland of Northumbria. Look at these Vikings again, they will no longer be strangers in the future.

But they have no idea that the great immigration that the Balmers are about to start is not to integrate into Northumbria, but to replace it locally. They don't even know that tens of thousands of people died in Britain in the war that just ended.

It was only the third day after the ship's return. After packing up, the Vashobi people brought more than one hundred sheep and some reserved jerky, and embarked on a voyage of immigrants who bet everything on twelve long ships.

They were accompanied by more than 100 ships, and this wave of nearly 3,000 Balmerk men, women and children rushed to the due south by the autumn sea breeze.

And this is just the beginning.

Rurik stayed in the territory of the Balmers for five days. Since many people wanted to immigrate, she couldn't take a batch of soft goods with her. She bought a batch of useful things at a low price.

Maybe their big immigration action is not a good thing for Ross, and the departure of a group of capable laborers directly leads to the lack of people in the old town of Balmerk? To make matters worse, the political core of Balmerk has been relocated to York, and the people stranded here lack a commander-in-chief!

Rurik saw this clearly, and it didn't matter, he began to make some arrangements.

Rurik could have withdrawn as soon as he came, and he spent a little more time making a crucial call.

Not everyone is willing to leave their homeland, and they are willing to stay for various reasons. It was this group of people that Rurik was concerned about, and he worried a group of men and announced a remarkable fact to them.

"King of York, your old leader Magnute has appointed, Noren, my wife is the Countess of Balmerk, and our child will inherit this title. People who are willing to stay, don't worry, we Rus people I will always be your brother, and I will be your trusted supporter. You continue to make salt, and we Rus continue to provide you with wheat and other supplies. I promise you that this winter, I will bring Noren back, a journey across the The trade routes of Dashan will be stabilized, and we will communicate with each other.”

In fact, they don't really need a lord, they generally admire Rurik, the young hero of Russ. They showed great enthusiasm, and many men who decided to stay in the local area announced that if the Duke of Ross had a war mobilization, their group would take up arms to help the Ross people fight. Do not! Or fighting for the common good.

They really don't need to rule their own lords, but they need a hero and a strong backer for their own safety.

Who's sure the Bergen won't be looking north after the fjords leave the fjords in droves? Despite the alliance with the Ross, a large number of people emigrated to Britain, and the remaining population may no longer be safe.

Unless the Rus are really willing to run the tidying up.

Rurik did not hide his desire to rule in the slightest, and Biyongni not only questioned but strongly supported it.

This is his own half-brother, and his sister's husband, who swore to Odin together.

Biyonny owns the territory of Britain, and the descendants of Rurik and Noron own the homeland, isn't it very suitable?

The cool sea breeze swept the low offshore mounds and poured into the fjords in the north.

Three thousand able-bodied men seized the moment to start a vigorous immigration operation, piloting brothers who had been to the Northumbrian seaside. No one worries about the voyage, and they will put into action all the good passions of life ahead.

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The fjords are also getting colder, and by next year, the coldness will only intensify.

When Biyonni returned home this time, another purpose was to pick up his mother, and those servants and belongings were also stuffed into the big boat and taken away.

On a calm night, a large number of oil lamps were lit for the last time in the longhouse.

The old lady of Imbjög has a kind face. Now that the clan has won the victory, her husband has become a king, and her personal status has also been elevated.

She praised the war with all sorts of beautiful words, and she also praised Rurik of Russ as a good son-in-law.

In this room, Biyonni was also relieved to hear it, but what happened to the sudden depression.

"Ah, we are going to leave this bitter cold place forever. Rurik, if you think there is still value in this place, then consider it valuable." Biyonni sighed casually.

Rurik didn't expect this person to have such a sigh, so he deliberately asked: "It's a place of bitter cold, you don't miss it?"

"There's nothing to miss. If we had the chance, we would have left."

"So decisive?"

"I'm different from you." Biyonni turned his face sideways, his face full of certainty: "You are also immigrating. Obviously, you can't forget your hometown. We have our own way of living, you can take this fjord. You are an excellent leader. If the people who stay here follow you, it will be a blessing for them. However, they are all weak and need your protection."

underdog? Shouldn't it be? Some people are lovers.

Rurik didn't argue at all, and he secretly rejoiced.

Imbijog cleared his throat: "Hello. The Britannia you two are talking about is really warm enough."

"It's very warm, and the land is best for growing wheat," Biyonni emphasized.

"That's great." The old woman patted her clothes, and the meaning of getting on the boat and leaving couldn't be more clear.

Biyongni added: "3,000 people have left recently, and the Gashobi has been abandoned, and a group of people who are slow to prepare will also leave with my big ship. More people will leave next year. Maybe they will stay at the end. There are less than 4,000 people who came down. By the way, there is one thing I can guarantee."

"What is it?"

"About the salt. My brother's agreement is my word. In that bay in Britain, we will trade every year, in addition to wheat, salt, or other goods. I know what you are worried about about the salt. , it's never been a problem."

To be honest, Rurik was really worried that the contract would collapse due to the situation. It would be completely unrealistic to get 2,000 pounds of good salt a year by relying solely on the pinch of salt that was decided to stay.

"That's great." Rurik nodded calmly, "same thing about those Tevastian women."

"Oh! I forgot if you didn't tell me! There are five hundred more women I want to bring back."

"Exactly. I intend to bring them back here this winter. Isn't there a group of people who will start migrating next spring? Don't worry, your ships are just taking them away."

Biyongni felt very comfortable, and couldn't help but sigh: "You have to trek through ice and snow, it will be a hard snow road."

"Don't worry about this matter, I plan to bring Noron with me during the winter trip. Brother, those powerful family leaders left with their families, and Noron has become the most honorable person in this fjord. Maybe stay. The people of the United States will not fully support me, and I am sure they will support Noren."

"So, is she ready to be a mother?" Biyonni breathed a sigh of relief, full of hope: "I think it's still a little old."

"So it is."

"You two better hurry up." Imbijog urged with a smile: "No one will really support a woman as a leader unless she gives birth to a son who can inherit the career. Just like people revere the Valkyrie, It's because the Valkyrie is Odin's squire. Rurik, you have to take the initiative in this matter."

"Me? Well then..." What else could Rurik have to say, he could only make a fool of himself. Just like Noren, if you want to be a mother, you have to wait three years...

But the Queen Mary of Mercia, who was kidnapped by herself, is basically ripe for her.

Because of that skilled princess, as a boy Rurik felt for the first time that his masculinity was in danger, so he was eager to dig more oysters from Öland Island.

This night was Biyonni's last night in his own home. Tomorrow, it will be another wave of immigrants.

At that time, all the priests of the Balmers will leave. After tomorrow, the most elite group of people in the entire fjord will land in Britain in more than ten days.

This is the Vikings' mobility and strong action, which drives them to do things so quickly. First of all, they are like this, and secondly, if they don't leave tomorrow, they can only wait until next year. Who wouldn't want to spend the winter in a warm place if they could? In terms of climate alone, the port of Narvik, which is close to the Arctic Circle and does not see the sun for a whole month in winter, is too harsh.

Since they are going to withdraw, do you want to withdraw as well?

Rurik thought that his propaganda against the group of people who were determined to stay had ended, and he couldn't control how the people discussed it.

The time is here, and he really can't waste it any longer.

Even the more he thought about it, the more worried he became. Now the time has been delayed until late September, and the weather this year is still colder than in previous years. If he delays it for a while, when the Avlora finally floats to Gotland The island is facing a continuous ice sheet in the north.

Even if it was to set off tomorrow, Rurik had prepared the worst idea - the Avrora had to stop at the sea crossroads of Tombstone Island.

This night, Rurik slept in the leader's longhouse. Obviously, the future ownership of this longhouse is his.

Since the previous "Family Conversation" mentioned that Noren ruled the Balmer's homeland as a nobleman, Rurik thought of poor Queen Mary.

The Latin-speaking noblewoman was two or three years older than Rurik, or she herself was slightly vague about her personal birthday. It doesn't matter, Rurik still has the advantage in terms of height, but otherwise...

Queen Mary's dress is deliberately plain, just to keep a low profile, and it is this simplicity that makes her look like a slave.

She was pulled into the inner bedroom of the longhouse, and Rurik pressed her down on a soft leather cushion. She kept yelling that it was too sudden and not ready, just...

Rurik gasped and spoke in a serious tone: "You... have a lot of ideas. I knew from the beginning that you wanted to be a mother early and take revenge on your father's kingdom with your children. You are a... ...A despicable woman who actually killed her own father, even though the man was a defeated villain. I will teach you a lesson!"

Is this a lesson? Queen Mary's mind is getting more and more confused, she is actually very comfortable, and her mouth is missing a door.

"What princess? I'm a lowly woman... I'm the product of an affair, so Wigraf hates me. But if the scandal spreads, Mercia will be disgraced..."

She had intended to continue complaining, but Rurik stopped directly.

It was only then that she realized her stupidity and froze all of a sudden. Rurik even felt the woman's intense panic.

"You? Isn't she the real princess?"

"Ah I……"

"Speak!" Rurik brought his face closer, and one hand stuck out of his neck and slowly squeezed: "Does anyone else know about this?"

"No...no. Forgive me! Forgive me..."

"Does Ernred of Northumbria know? Do the other nobles know?"

"They don't know. This is what Wigraf told me before he died. So... I killed him. It turns out that everything I... happened to me, woo woo..."

She cried so hard that it rained, and Rurik wiped the tears off his hands.

A strong ox continued to plough the land with unnecessary labor.

Maybe it's true, maybe it's fake. But it has to be fake!

Rurik's strength grew stronger, and he continued to shout in Latin: "It's all Wigraf's conspiracy, he's forcing you to kill him, and then making you feel guilty. You are the princess of Mercia, and you will have a baby next year. The true king of Mercia. When you get back to Ross, you obey my orders and don't do anything stupid. Otherwise, I will really believe your description."

Queen Mary did not dare to have any disobedience, she hurriedly said that she would obey. But it was the stupid confession just now, and a stone in my heart fell to the ground.

Yes, she herself can't be sure whether Wigraf's words are true or not. The only thing that is credible is that she is fortunate that she has not been reduced to a slave. What more can she hope for.

The princess Mary, who was tossed by seasickness, had only rested for a few days, and was taught by Rurik that her legs were sore. This can also be regarded as a disgrace to a subjugated aristocrat, so that she can understand that the days when she can still eat enough food is actually a charity of the conqueror.

Rurik didn't say anything, the look in Mary's eyes really became a little strange after she exposed herself. Once he was sympathetic, now Mary is really just an excellent tool to use. In other words, it is an existence that is close to a servant who is willing to do something.

A new day, a new immigration operation begins again.

The priests of Balmerk performed a ceremony on the shore, sacrificed a batch of catches to the sea god, and boarded the sailing ship Balmerk with joy.

Rurik didn't need to linger, and quickly boarded the Avlora with his entourage. Seeing the immigrant brigade rowing a long boat, he also ordered to sail with the strong north wind.

With a roar of "lift anchor", the final arduous voyage began.