According to Rurik's original plan, when the army arrived in Riga, the troops would be divided into two groups to start operations.

Even from the division of troops in Riga, sea troops and land troops began to play different roles.

The huge army is separated by water and land, although theoretically they will meet on the beach of Courland and advance towards the lagoon area in coordination. How could two armies so far apart meet by chance in this pre-radio age?

Besides, the Ross navy will most likely reach the coastline first, so where will the huge army be stationed?

Rurik made a relatively simple plan. He had heard for a long time that there were some Danish stone-digging dens on the coast of Courland, which meant that there were a small number of coastal fishing villages in the area, which could naturally be used as a landing ground for a large army after initial development.

The coast of Courland is not completely unfamiliar to Ross. Rurik at that time was not taken for granted. However, the Ross army who plundered Gotland more than ten years ago happened to encounter a soothing beach and intentionally grounded the boats. There was a small river there In order to meet the fresh water needs of the army, there are a large number of rabbit activities near the shore, so that the army has received special supplies.

At first no one knew what that meant, but Rurik concluded that it was a small part of the Courland coast.

Today, the Ross Navy launched an operation against Courland, and the first fishing village found after bypassing the large peninsula served as a berth and camp for the navy. The naked eye can barely see each other, and at night, a bonfire is lit on the shore to further support each other.

In this way, the distance between the two ships may be about five kilometers, which is very conspicuous in the open sea, but

Ten boats can pull out a cordon of at least 40 kilometers, which is wide enough for land troops reaching the coastline to see clearly the position of the navy.

The reason why Rurik arranged this was also because Ross was ashamed to know very little about the Courland coast. Even though the Earl of Saaremaa, whom he appointed himself, led an army of pirates cruising in the South Baltic Sea, the area of activity was always concentrated in the area from Saaremaa to Gotland.

Spueut himself and his men knew little of the Courland Coast, and they knew no one else even less.

If twenty small boats are arranged to set up a guard, it will be an extremely wide cordon. As long as the land troops see a trace of a ship, it means that they have made peace with the navy.

The navy's stay on the sea is not a waste of food. On the contrary, the navy can set up a temporary camp by setting up a small boat on the beach, and immediately process fresh fish caught from the sea to fill the army's rations. The navy can also start exploration immediately, laying the foundation for Ross's future development of Courland and the establishment of new settlements.

It is true to assemble an army to expedition to Frank, but it is also true to explore the unknown world along the way, and to enclose land to plan the future settlement of Ross.

It never occurred to Rurik that there were good guides to call the Rus army, but that's how it happened.

"There must be a way for the car to go to the mountain? I never thought of relying on them. Some guides don't invite themselves?"

Rurik inadvertently overlooked the fact that Riga, as the material distribution center of the Amber Road, is by no means the place of origin, but the place of origin of amber and beeswax is on the coast of Courland, and the Danish immigrants are hidden in several hidden coves. village.

Rurik, however, was less aware of a

The subtle fact is that the Russ hardly visited the Courland coast, but there was an "old friend" who not only visited the settlements on the coast, but also tried to persuade the local Danes and Courlands to convert to God.

Eskil, Bishop of the North, the old guy has now built his rather humble cathedral in Hamburg.

In his early years, Eskil wrote a letter to the Archbishop of Reims, reporting in detail his work in the Eastern region and describing the situation of the local people.

He marked the name of Seeburg very clearly, and another village named Apluore.

and Koup, the great coastal city of the Courlandians, at the entrance and exit of the lagoon.

Rurik didn't know that the bishop's experience in Ross was not good, and he didn't have the intention to launch a new war for King Ross to provide information.

Year after year, loose merchants will arrive in Riga with rough gemstones for trading, and the inland road they pass can be turned into the marching route of the Ross army.

Rurik was overjoyed when he heard that, and learned that a Cherbourg businessman named Ostein, with his family and friends, worked hard to complete a deal but was unfortunately involved in a war. It was this war, and Ostein and his party stood on the right side. From a standpoint, it actually provided important information for Ross's army stationed in Riga to complete a big victory.

This kind of person must be rewarded, and his family and friends must also be rewarded.

Rurik gave the whole army a three-day holiday. In fact, even one day on the shore was enough to greatly restore the spirits of the soldiers.

He stabbed and killed the captured enemy leader Namisis in public, and the matter immediately became a good talk in the city. kill a bundled rice dumpling

It is not honorable to have a son and an enemy chieftain who has been beaten violently, but it is loved by the majority of Latvians.

Latvians with a large population now feel that King Ross is the spokesperson of their own interests, and the Latvians and Varyags have entered a more friendly era. Because these outsiders never disturb the village, it is fair to show the purchase of materials.

The Latvians, as they did half a year ago, brought their own local products, rode in ox carts and pony carts, and more people rushed to Riga on foot with baskets to sell agricultural products and dairy products to Ross soldiers. It is midsummer now, and a large number of seasonal products have been harvested, especially those early-maturing vegetables (mostly cabbage). Eating dried fish and dry hard bread is not good for the body.

In Rosdumari in Riga, Rurik met some local boyars from the village during the day, and highly praised him for actively organizing the militia and sending his nephew to command the militia to fight south.

It is no longer appropriate to be harsh on the matter of sending troops without authorization. Rurik knew that the first thing he had to do was to immediately recognize the legitimacy and necessity of the actions of Fisk and his group.

All the boyars laughed from ear to ear. As the so-called King Ross supports this "just act", it completely means that Ross and Latvia are a complete military alliance recognized by King Ross. The safety of each village will always be guaranteed under the protection of Ross. Assure.

In the afternoon, Olstein and his surviving sons and friends put on neat clothes one after another.

Clothes arrived in the Rus Duma to meet the King Rus himself.

When the main force of the Ross navy began to land and rest, Ostan noticed the eye-catching figure of King Ross from a distance.

It was a handsome young man. His golden hair proved his status as a hero of the north. The wonderful solid gold crown was not something ordinary leaders would dare to wear. Now only King Ross has the right to wear such a crown.

A young and ambitious king is extremely important to Rose. The moment he saw him, Olstein was not only questioned, but also asked himself in his heart and concluded that he had made the right choicesurrender to Rose and become a servant.

Not all cats and dogs can become Rose's servants. The premise of being a servant is that you have the value of being used.

Olstein had already thought of what to do when he formally met King Ross, and all six men who survived the Battle of Mezzotene discussed with each other to finalize the plan.

They went through a body search as usual to ensure that there was no sharp object that might hurt King Ross.

That's all, he was let go by soldiers wearing heavy armor and bear head decorations.

"Bear Slayer Warriors? You are really vicious." Ostan murmured silently in his heart, he didn't want to even glance at those people again.

Ross Duma, this is not the first time Ostan and his group have come here. All six of them remained cautious. When the wooden door slowly opened and the six of them entered with cautious steps, they saw King Ross and some of his guards brushing against each other. Sitting on one side, the wooden chairs on the other side are empty.

The Ross Duma in Riga has always maintained the Nordic tradition of the north, paying attention to fairness and candor when discussing matters. Of course there is a high

The podium on the stage is only for one person to make a big talk, and the wooden chairs under the stage can be moved freely. In the current scene, Olstein guessed that King Ross might be planning to talk to him on an equal footing.

Even this "worthy" is too precious.

Olstein lifted his son by his heel, and signaled to the guys with his eyes.

Rurik, who had been waiting for a while, raised his hand to signal: "You? Old man, are you Ostan? And these friends. Sit down, sit across from us."

Suddenly, Olstein and his friends knelt down. They all knelt on one knee, covered their hearts with their right hands and lowered their heads, paying tribute to King Ross with the warrior salute common in Northern Europe.

This action immediately caused a commotion among Rurik and the "guards" around him.

Seeing this, Rurik was overjoyed: "You all get up! Ostein, you haven't answered my question yet. Are you...is your name Ostein?"

"Yes. My humble name is Orstein, and we come from Cherbourg on the west coast. With the love of King Ross, we are willing to serve you."

"Very good. Get up immediately, and carry out my orders since you are loyal to me."

Rurik gave a very convincing affirmation, and the low self-esteem among the six people was also shocked, and they followed Olstein and got up one after another.

"Sit down, across from us." Rurik raised his hand with a smile on his face.

On the one hand, he has a rigid demeanor, and on the other hand, he is relaxed in spirit.

Rurik was very interested in the six men, and asked here: "You come from a place called Cherbourg? That is the western coast? You also traveled inland to Riga? Is this true? ?!"

"True

. Olstein patted his chest in affirmation.

"Great." Rurik slapped his thigh, unable to hide his joy. He immediately looked around and said with a smile: "Brothers, I was worried that the navy and army would be difficult to reconcile when they acted separately. With these guides, all problems will be solved easily. They are really the treasures bestowed upon us by the gods!"

After the joy, Rurik asked again: "I also heard that when the army I stayed in Riga went south to fight, you businessmen also actively joined the army, and some brothers were killed because of this. Is this true?"

"it is true!"

"Very good. So you have already proved your loyalty to Ross with practical actions. This king likes you people very much. This king should indeed reward you."

In fact, when Olstein replied in the affirmative, he felt a little apprehensive in his heart. The men were forced to join the Ross army to fight south because the goods were seized and their wives and young sons were taken as hostages. All this is because I speak Norse, bring my own large shield and know how to fight in battle, so I was really arranged as a sword and shield player to fight the Semigallians on the front line.

In the end, only six people including myself survived uninjured, which dealt a huge blow to the caravan.

Since King Ross said that the actions of the brothers were "voluntary" and "a symbol of loyalty", there is no need to make any corrections - following King Ross' words is really beneficial to the brothers.

Ostein explained: "I have two sons. My eldest son fought for the king and died in the south. Now there are me and my youngest son. We are willing to continue to serve the king."

"This matter has

People report to me. Your caravan dispatched nearly twenty warriors, and only six of you survived. I recognize your loyalty and my deepest respect for the loss of your eldest son. I can tell you that as a person who has received Odin's blessing, anyone who fights for me will have his soul enter Valhalla. I heard that you also brought back the coffin of your eldest son who died in battle? "

"Yes."

"Very good. We, Ross, have a cemetery in the capital, where all the heroic spirits who fought for the glory of Ross are buried. I think your son can be buried there, and will be sacrificed every year in the future."

"This..." Olstein's nose was sore for a moment, and old tears welled up in his eyes. "Thank you, Your Majesty..."

"Are you moved by my justice?" Rurik continued to point out: "Look around me, they are all the generals of this king. We are on an expedition to the west, and we are bound to experience the Cherbourg in your hometown. Sir It is really lucky to have someone like you in Cherbourg, my army will not do any damage to Cherbourg. Because Cherbourg has been included in Ross's territory, and you!"

Rurik suddenly pointed at the tearful old man: "Is there a leader in your hometown Cherbourg?"

"No. We are all free men digging stones."

"No! Now there is a leader. You! This king made you Earl of Cherbourg (War Chief), your title is hereditary, and your status is the same as the Count of Latvia in Riga, and the same as the Earl of Saaremaa Island."

The aristocratic hierarchy is too far away for free people. Although the current hierarchy of Ross is also very rough, it is very advanced for the people of the vast tribal era.

Rurik used a

It was only through these descriptions that Orstein understood what that meant. The so-called Ross empowered Orstein to rule the entire settlement of Cherbourg, and its power came entirely from Ross.

This really shocked him, that Spuyut, who had detained him, could still be equal to him in status in the future? ! I'm afraid it's only in name.

Austen is not a domineering person by nature, but he led some friends to form a caravan to complete the operation, which proved that he has certain leadership skills.

The residents of Ranserburg and its surrounding areas are as large as a thousand people (too large in Austen's view), and everyone is either fishing or digging stones. Before that, Austen never thought that anyone could rule everyone. From the mouth of King Ross, the Kingdom of Fort was born.

Austen has no idea about the future of the so-called Earl of Cherbourg. His life experience is rich enough to know that people can get the protection of the powerful Ross by relying on the big tree of "The Earl of Cherbourg". Ross is the enemy.

So, at what cost?

Unbelievably, the king of Ross didn't mention the tribute, it seemed that he just made an earl a leader, and he didn't ask for anything else. No matter how he felt, as long as he surrendered to Ross, it would be beneficial and harmless to everyone in Cherbourg.

As for King Ross's only request - a garrison.

This matter is a matter of course, only the existence of the Ross garrison is the real security guarantee for Cherbourg.

The chatterbox was completely opened, and the reserved guests relaxed. King Ross was indeed young, and the generosity shown was touching.

Now, Rurik made a solemn arrangement: "It is your reward to make you Earl Stein, and my army will be under your command in the future."

Cherbourg at your short-term station, and when we leave, the ships of the Earl of the Isle of Saaremaa will also stop at your Cherbourg. The port of Cherbourg will become a good port for Ross in the south. In the future, if you sell any supplies, don't think about going inland anymore. Selling them directly to us in Cherbourg will make you a profit. Isn't it great!

You still have to serve us. I have decided!

Your son and two men, as guides, helped the Ross Navy reach Cherbourg.

You take two more men, and as a guide, take my cavalry along the inland river route again.

In the end we will complete the peace at Cherbourg, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com For this you will not only get a knighthood, but also a sum of money. Your other women and children are on the overland procession, and I will go with them. They will be well looked after by me, and they will be well fed along the way. I hope that we all arrive at Cherbourg in the best condition. "

Olstein had already had a psychological expectation. The brothers were controlled by that Spueut and planned to be a guide for King Ross.

Because of the relationship with him, he resolutely agreed and declared that he would do well.

The elderly Ostan was also hearing the threat hidden under King Ross's pleasant face. The forest cat has soft claws, but if you annoy it, its hidden sharp claws will appear.

King Ross specifically mentioned the "women's children" this time. With King Ross's strength, he will naturally take good care of them, but the premise of all this is that he will act as a guide honestly and guide the Ross army to the destination smoothly.

Austen had no choice, he had to protect the lives of his family and friends. As for the arrival of the Ross army in Cherbourg, will they really "do not ask for tribute" like the king? Still believe in the benevolence of King Ross

Kindness! However, even if King Ross is still Sorgon, at least his family will not suffer any losses. As for the other residents of Cherbourg, the safety of those people is at King Ross's discretion, and Austen never owes those people, so he doesn't want to talk too much. King Ross promises again.