The agreement was engraved on a wooden board, and it was in duplicate.

This secret agreement stipulates the tasks that the Rus people need to perform when the war begins, the forces that need to be dispatched, and the rewards that the Mellaren people should give after the battle. In principle, each tribe must send troops. As the Ostara tribe has almost no males, the survivors are mixed with the Rus. In a simple war, the Rus also represented the Ostras in the war by the way, that is, they have no right to benefit from the war.

The Ross people were asked to send a total of three transport ships, including the Aphrora, to carry the coalition forces, or mainly the backup supplies of the Mellaren army.

Because of the particularity of the mission, the number of troops deployed by the Rus was constrained to two hundred.

In other words, Origen did not want the Ross army to appear on the battlefield. He believed very much that the Roths did cruel against the Gotlanders three years ago. They were indeed strong. It would be too bad to take credit for themselves.

And in this war, the Mellaren tribe needs to establish a new hero.

One thing Origen planned was that he would publicly announce his only son, Karl, as the "war chief" of the Mellaren Army when the grand sacrificial event was held. He just wants his son to use his merits so that he can be recognized by most people when he inherits his position.

He is very willing to believe that the Rus people will fulfill the agreement, as long as the energy source continues to obtain material benefits, he will continue to support the Origen family to continue to serve as the supreme ruler. Even if that person is Karl...

Towards the evening, the boats docked on Lamb's Leg Island were pushed into the water. Otto and the others still covered their heads with linen cloth. They deliberately waited to leave when the sky was dark, just to hide.

No other tribal leader knew that Ross and Mellaren had made a secret agreement, let alone three extremely important events that the Ross people had already known in advance.

First: Origen decided to follow the example of the Franks and become king.

Second: The Mlaren people will declare war on Gotland and Denmark on the occasion of the alliance.

Third: The sacrificial offerings of the expedition, Origen will rarely sacrifice the blood of the lake **** Mellaren and the great **** Odin with the blood of slaves.

In fact, the Ross people only knew the rough situation of these things, and Olekin never said the details.

"The war is very likely to expand. He can't lead his troops to Copenhagen? Oh, if this settlement exists now." Rurik estimated that the so-called war will be half of the previous plan invalidated, and it often ends It can't be controlled by the initiator.

War will inevitably break out. Will it result in a complete victory for the alliance? Rurik couldn't make the anticipation of a certain victory, but what the outcome of the war would eventually be, Ross's interests could not suffer losses.

Ross wants to ensure that he will not be defeated by the hard power of the enemy outside. Almost all that can destroy a power comes from internal contradictions and rifts.

Now there is a very difficult problem, which he did not expect.

On the way home, Rurik deliberately threw Carlotta's ugly expression, and even refused to strike up a conversation.

"Rurik, I was wrong, I shouldn't..."

"I beg you to pay attention to me..."

Carlotta gritted her teeth, she saw Otto also indifferent, the situation really became very difficult.

In fact, Otto thought for a while, she didn't think Carlotta's extraordinary behavior was excessive. After all, Olegin was the leader, and it was the man who admitted that a girl was the leader of a tribe. Carlotta's humility cannot be said to be wrong. What's more, don't you and your son also recognize Olegin as king in the form of "agreement"?

Rurik didn't want to talk to her, he seemed to be just playing his temper.

Otto didn't care, and the group returned to Gould Island in the dark after nightfall. The boat doesn't intend to disturb the night fisher, they don't want to disturb anyone.

At night, the Melaren tribe lit up some lights, it was an open bonfire. There was also a bonfire in Gould, especially the long-bright oil lamps on the wooden stakes at the pier to point out the right direction to the returning Otto fleet.

The phantom of the Aphrodite was hazy in the night, and gently undulated in the faint waves of the lake.

Those free merchants bought a large amount of goods during the day. Gould had been looking forward to it, reporting to the chief that one batch of special goods had lost more than half of the sales, and the money he made had approached 300 pounds of silver coins. The main goods here are soap, glassware and precious leather, as well as a very small amount of metal daily necessities.

The ship came back, and Rurik was still angry.

He felt that Carlotta was suspected of betrayal, even if she had no idea of betrayal, that would be a huge mistake.

Otto was in front, and Lurik followed behind with a firm step, but Carlotta didn't know what to say and had to follow.

She really did not expect that as soon as she entered the brightly lit hall, her neck was choked.

It is extremely rare for Rurik to show his rude side. He pressed Carlotta to the ground, his knees pressed against his back.

After being frightened, the girl cried directly.

Is it something to be proud of that a boy bullies a girl? of course not. But this matter has a deeper meaning.

"You! Carlotta of Ostara, you are destined to be my woman, you are so stupid that you want Origen's help."

"Ah! I'm sorry, I...I was wrong..." Carlotta just lay on the ground without any resistance. She burst into tears, and she drenched a large piece of sand.

Rurik knew that she was aware of her stupidity, and if the matter could be resolved with just a "sorry", then she was also a stupid.

Carlota, this girl needs to experience a profound lesson in order to realize her true situation. Because now she is not only a natural person at all, but represents the power of the Ostara people, she needs to be responsible for everything in a group.

Rurik's sturdy palm was about to pinch Carlota's neck. He knelt down and put his head to his daughter's ear. He deliberately asked: Who saved you? Who saved your people? It's us. Ross man. That Olekin deliberately allowed you to die. He wished you all died. Now he jumped out and pretended to be a good man. You actually believed a few sweet words."

"Yes, I was wrong...I shouldn't believe him."

"Did I allow you to kneel down for that guy? You are a female warrior and even my woman! Without my permission, you can only kneel down to God. That Olekin is not worthy of your respect." Liu Li Ke suspected that Carlota would be a little unconvinced when he said that, so he continued: "No one will really surrender to Olekin. What we want is his money. If he can't give us silver coins and wheat, then just go straight. Turn your face. It's been seventy years, the Ross people don't need them, and you Aostala people never need them."

At this moment, the excited Gould didn't know what happened. He stood beside Otto with an embarrassed smile, only to see that Otto was also stupid and unwilling to interfere in the "child fight".

Fortunately, Otto finally felt something wrong: "Enough, she is your woman after all."

Rurik still hooked his head and said viciously: "No! She is my female soldier, and I want to take her to the battle! Carlotta, at that moment not only did I forget who your man was, but also you. I am a commander. Is the Valkyrie regiment a joke? If you think Olekin is worthy of admiration, then hand over the clothes, swords and food that we Rus give you, and I will send you to May now. Laren's Bazaar, you are going to fend for yourself.

The more the son [] said, the more Otto understood, Rurik was not admonishing his wife to be "unfaithful", it was entirely an act of a chief admonishing his disobedient subordinates.

Ask yourself, what should you do if your subordinates suddenly rush to claim allegiance to Olekin? Otto's idea is very simple, just one word-cut.

"She knew it was wrong." Otto said coldly. "You let her get up. If she still forgets next time, you can deprive her of her identity and demote her as a slave. I think Ella is also good, she succeeds Otto. It's not impossible for the leader of Stara."

As soon as this statement came out, Carlotta fully realized what terror was. She was trembling all over, Rurik felt it very clearly.

Rurik let go of his hand, he didn't want to do it all. Ella has a weak character. As an older sister, Carlotta is stronger. Her revenge is extremely heavy. It is too difficult for her to be forced to be a political figure with certain opinions when she is young.

Carlotta was still kneeling on the ground, and Rurik stood up: "War is about to break out. Olekin feels that the Ostrala people have no warriors. I don't think so. You are a female soldier, in the future. In the battle, if our fleet encounters a low hand, you must control the crossbow to shoot at the enemy without mercy. Remember, I am your man and your benefactor. I will be merciful today. Otherwise, the next one The person who fits your neck will not hesitate to use you as a toy, and you will die miserably. Remember, only I can help you revive Ostara, and only you and my children are eligible to inherit Ostral. Chief Tara, Origen can only give you the ultimate destruction."

Son, Rurik, he seems to have two faces!

At this moment, Otto felt an unprecedented strangeness. He saw his son who was polite and extremely contractual in front of Origen, and he also saw his son who despised Origen from behind.

The Ross people are never slaves, even the servants of others!

The Ross people had the opportunity to serve as servants of the Mlaren people 70 years ago, but the Ross people would rather go to the extremely cold Roseburg Fjord, which takes three days to sail at the fastest, in order to live for themselves. The Ross people can only be the masters of others! For example, becoming the master of the Ostara people.

Otto's heart was relieved at this glimpse, and he could say that the future is worry-free.

"Admonish" Carlotta's most positive meaning is to strengthen the stability of the Ross camp.

After an unprecedented admonition, she is smart enough to understand how to win the favor of her future husband, which is to wait for an opportunity to kill the enemy on the battlefield.

Just about killing the enemy, she was not nervous or even looking forward to it. Whether it is the Danish Army or the Gotland Army, they are all enemies of their own blood. Very realistically, she found that without the winch steel-armed crossbow invented by Relic, she would never have hurt any enemy.

Gould's hurried report on today's major income and expenditure situation greatly eased the tense atmosphere.

However, the war is imminent. Because of the secret agreement, the Ross people know this matter in advance than other tribes, and they can also have a huge strategic initiative in advance!

The matter was extremely serious. The people like Liurik, Otto and others ate a little oatmeal and stew. They were in the conference hall on the island. People were forbidden to leave the island, and the wooden wall door was closed. Meeting urgently under the circumstances.

The meeting is the so-called preparation meeting.

It stands to reason that Otto, who has experienced a lot of battles, has a huge voice. This time, with his momentum, Rurik quickly turned his head, worked out a preliminary plan, and announced it to the public.

What Rurik announced were three major combat readiness decisions.

First, from the mother city of Roseburg and the nearest stronghold, Tombstone Island, gather a hundred soldiers who have been on the battlefield. Gather all the mercenaries in Roseburg. Gather twenty children who received military training, ten men and ten women. Convene twenty Corvinans who can pull a longbow in Fort Elon.

Second, give the people of Roseburg a death order, and immediately began to make a large number of bow arrows and crossbow arrows, and even the projectiles and special short spears needed for torsion slingshots, or harpoons. Order all the blacksmiths such as Kravassen, as well as the tribe's carpentry masters, to work together to quickly produce new torsion slingshots and steel arm crossbows. If the steel arm is insufficient, use a short wooden bow instead.

Third, empty at least five cargo ships and immediately add decks to them, and even install new planks to increase the height of the ship's sides. All ship-controlling masters stranded in Gould Island must further strengthen their sail control work.

The three points are all for combat service, that is, the various terms are unexpected by Otto.

Otto had to formally questioned: "You? Are you planning to turn all the people we dispatched into archers?"

"Yeah!"

"It's so strange."

"Is this weird?" In fact, Rurik didn't understand. Otto still doesn't know or think of how large-scale use of crossbowmen can change the situation of the war.

Otto did see the three-stage strike made by the so-called "Ross Arrow Formation", which was invented by his son, but it was a pity that it had not been tested in actual combat.

He settled down and asked: "Our task is to serve as a transport team. Do you really want to participate in the battle? Our agreement is not to take the initiative to participate in the battle on the shore?"

"What about the sea?"

Rurik asked, and Otto was stopped.

"Battle at sea? Our army will definitely adopt the tactics of surprise attacks. Naval battles are extremely difficult to happen. Besides, naval battles are also **** battles."

"However, all we have are cargo ships, cargo ships that rely entirely on sails. Our ship's side is much higher than the enemy's long ship, especially the Aphrora, which is too tall. If there is a naval battle, why should we jump to help? ?"

"So you want to kill the enemy with arrows?"

"Exactly. Dad, I very much doubt why you have to question." Rurik tilted his head to the side with big doubts written in his eyes.

"Because of our battles, especially me, I... I have not seen a team composed entirely of archers."

"Oh, then you'll see it soon." Rurik said constructively: "Does Olekin say that we will not really participate in the fierce battle, and we can safely watch the enemy's camp fall into flames? The enemy is no one. Is the fat sheep slaughtered? Can Olekin guarantee that the Danes will stand there obediently and let our coalition hack and kill, instead of organizing the fleet to counterattack? What if the enemy comes? Of course it is to fight."

Originally, Otto didn't think too much. When asked by his son so eloquently, he blamed himself for being confused.

Otto said with a silly smile: "Yes, we are prepared. Come on, do you plan to equip every warrior with a bow? I see you also let your children come to the war, even the Corvins, Tell me what you think."

"This is clearly an opportunity." While Rlik was talking, he also looked at Carlotta, who was sitting sternly. "Some of my children are nine years old and ten years old. They ate good food. Everyone They are all strong enough to at least turn the winch of the crossbow. They have been training on weekdays, and now a combat opportunity is in front of me, I must let the best of them participate in the battle."

Otto nodded: "Even a girl?"

"Yes! The commander of the Valkyrie Corps is here. She made a mistake, and she must take the female soldiers with a crossbow to fight. They can stand on the boat and shoot at the enemies that may appear. And the boys. , Especially Fisk and Kanuf, they must get experience."

"Even Kewen?!" Otto continued to ask with a stare.

"According to the contract, the Corvins of Elronburg are our servants, and they must fight for us. Didn't we make thirty long bows? Now they can be used."

Otto nodded deeply. He actually had an understanding of the current situation of the Russ' long-range weapons.

It has been a full year and a half since the invention of the crossbow. In these times, the number of crossbows has been slowly rising. All crossbows are carefully maintained. The steel bow arms and the strings made of hemp rope are greased to resist oxidation and wear. When not in use, the bowstrings are removed.

Its holdings actually exceeded one hundred, and there were nearly two hundred short wooden bows, but these bows were hunting and training equipment, and their combat effectiveness was doubtful.

However, Otto had confidence in the thirty longbows made of ash trees.

Now the question came, Otto asked with interest: "Ruriek, you can bring two hundred bows and crossbows, how many arrows do you plan to prepare?"

"At least twenty thousand!"

"Huh?" Otto was taken aback. "So many? Are you crazy?"

Rurik righteously said: "I'm not crazy! When the battle really starts, when the arrows are all lit up, then I will really go crazy. Dad, a soldier never complains that he has too many weapons. You don't have to. I am worried that these arrows are extremely expensive. Only a small part of them are expensive, and most of them don't even need feather tails. Don't worry, we can mobilize our people to make weapons. Most people have a deep hatred of Denmark and they cannot directly participate in the war. To take revenge, you can make your own contribution by making weapons. In my opinion, they will be very supportive."

Otto thought about it for a while, and it makes sense~www.mtlnovel.com~ Is it too late to issue the order now?

"Ruriek, can we still rush to make a batch of bows and a batch of arrows? In my opinion, Olekin can't wait to organize a fleet to set off tomorrow."

"How can it be so fast. According to my opinion, he has to prepare for at least a month. I don't believe that the leaders who are only in the league or war rumored can prepare their army in one day. Please rest assured, Dad. My prediction will become a reality. I dare say that Olekin will take at least a month to prepare everything."

Otto nodded, trusting Rurik's "rehearsal" will become a reality.

So, the Ross people should make good use of the next month to prepare well. He had to be more vigilant, since his son believed that the encounter and fierce battle with the Danish fleet was extremely likely, it would definitely become a reality. The Ross people must do a good job in fighting a naval battle under the new situation, a purely sail-powered fleet against a rowing boat.

Is the Aphrodite ready for her first battle after her birth?

She is the elf sculpture standing under the fore mast of the ship. She must be prepared, because she was born to fight and is a special "woman warrior" who guards Rose.