Rise of Rurik

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A fleet is gathering on Tombstone Island. When the people and merchants on the island learned of the target that the fleet was about to strike, they all took a breath.

After the initial consternation gradually dissipated, some people couldn't help but ask deep in their souls-how much benefit would you get if you won?

The benefits are absolutely indispensable! Because the prince had already ordered, the brothers rented the battleship belonging to the prince and were ordered to rob them. As long as you grab enough this time, the brothers will be able to make a fortune.

A group of jackals, tigers and leopards were ordered to mobilize all their subjective initiative to rob, and even to do anything vicious, they were supported by the prince.

Let's talk about a team of 100 people led by Arik, this team is divided into four "fleet" platoon combat teams, but the number does not strictly meet the requirement of a team of 30 people.

He first recruited a small group of Balmerks on the spot in Shilla Fort.

Recruitment is not random, because Balmerk’s Helafide belongs to the Fifth Banner, which is composed of his tribe, and the capable men have all become merchants because they have not received the order from the prince’s army to assemble crusades. Old line of business. They were just a group of guys who were on the merchant ships that traveled between Roseburg’s homeland and the new home of the East. They transported the finest salt produced in the Atlantic Ocean to Shilla Fort for sale, and then replaced them with cloth, iron, and even food and transported them back to their hometown.

The flag team of the Balmerks was broken into pieces. A handful of businessmen heard the news of the battle, and the plan to purchase supplies to return to their hometown was pushed aside. They didn't ask who the heroic Arik wanted to slash, so they all threw themselves into their subordinates.

Such a strong team Arik accepted so decisively that the number of this hundred-man team instantly swelled to one hundred and fifty.

A group of people took a small fleet led by the Salmon Chief in Fort Shilla, and brought the purchased food, fresh water and weapons, and arrived at the current economic center of the Finns at the fastest speed, the Herminki trading port on the sea. , Is also the actual resident of Evlo.

It used to be just a deserted beach by the sea. For fear of the details of the Varang people passing by, the Suomi tribesmen did not dare to set up an obvious fishing village here.

Nowadays, a fishing port has been erected, and she takes on the task of a transit station in the transportation route of the Principality of Ross, using the name "jewel" in Old Finnish.

Because Golgland Island in the Gulf of Finland has granite and limestone that are extremely scarce in this area, there is also fresh water on the island, which is the only source of stone for nearby settlements. Not only the Ross people who live in Shilla Fort came to quarry the stones, but even the Finns themselves came to carry the stones.

Ever since Jevlo got married and became a nobleman of Suomi became a Finnish earl, building his hometown has become an inescapable responsibility. He had personally led his tribe to land on Gogran Island, looking for suitable stones, but also actively looking for those "ash trees."

The ash tree once acquired was turned into thirty long bows, which were divine bows that could launch light arrows about two hundred steps away.

A major expedition yielded significant results. The ash trees on the island were exhausted by him, and eventually turned into sixty hard and flexible wooden poles. He didn't really exhaust himself to fish. A batch of saplings that were obviously ash trees and the "mother soil" with the roots were directly dug up and transported by ship to Herminki for planting. They became a forest of their own, and in the foreseeable future , The Finns are constantly mastering the source of energy and they can get the best material for bows.

"You are going to fight the Franks? I thought you were aggressively going to beat the Danes. Since all this is the order of the prince, I will naturally join in. It's just my only request. When we grab the baby, we must dispatch troops accordingly. The number of people will be distributed to me in proportion." Yevlo's attitude of dispatching troops is very decisive.

His refreshment is also very popular with Arik, and Arik has only one thing to warn: "I hope you can send the best fighters."

Evlo would naturally come up with the best subordinates, but considering his own situation, it was really difficult to come up with a melee force. He selected fifty people with the tallest stature and the hardest arms from his Suomi tribe, and organized a team of archers.

Just as the fleet was resting in the port, Evlo completed the task of dispatching troops. Arik and the explorer Spuyute reviewed the black-haired "dwarves."

All the top-notch Finnish archers all imitated the Rosses in their outfits, especially in a white robe stitched with blue cloth strips, and a blue cloth trouser belt tied around the waist. On their waists hung self-defense iron hand axes and daggers, weapons that look like hand spears, and they also had backpacks with burlap pockets that were characteristic of the Rus army. The leather quiver hung in the waist is a great feature, and it is filled with arrows with white feathers.

If there is the most amazing weapon, it is the longbow, the main battle weapon they have on hand.

It is said that after a winter of dry treatment, the new longbow has the ability to shoot light arrows to one hundred and ninety cloths, and the range is indeed twice that of the ordinary short wooden bow.

They are excellent fire support, aren't they? It is really suitable for assisting the siege.

After this glimpse, the army's strength was close to two hundred and fifty men.

They rested for the last time in the assembly area of ​​Tombstone Island. Arik took the army mobilization order written by the prince and obtained all the ships listed on the list from the local governor.

After ten ships of different sizes were assembled in the port, Arik set about recruiting capable sailors.

This matter should be implemented, as easy as taking off your pants and peeing.

Because Blue Fox Gouldsson joined the team as a warrior. He was a guide, and he was more obligated to shoot the enemy with a steel-armed crossbow.

For decades, the obese family has produced a fierce and thin man. Considering that this crusade against Frank is one to vent their anger and two is a simple robbery, how can the Gould family not harmonize with such a chance to make a fortune?

Even the blue fox is a soldier alone! No, as the old father, Gould himself drew out ten family mercenaries, both as sailors and as the guards of the blue foxes. If the fighting broke out, these ten men could also take up arms and join the battle.

Old Gould did not hesitate to take charge of most of the sailors' supply, even if doing so might affect the family's business activities.

He is not a philanthropist. After discovering the benefits, he made this venture capital.

Because Arik is really a refreshing man, as the commander of the operation, he boldly made a very simple and straightforward decision on the arrangement of the robbery and the spoils.

In principle, the brothers and the prince must be divided into five to five accounts, and the remaining half of the property is strictly divided according to the proportion of the powers and the people. Among them, the status of sailors is quite special. In principle, they do not participate in any fierce battles, and there is a high probability that they do not have to worry about their lives. The amount of fortune is positively correlated with the risk of risk, even so each of the sailors can get a certain percentage of the spoils.

This is a trade that will never lose money, and the aging Gould can't wait to participate in it personally to witness the raid of Frank by the army. In his memory, the Ross fleet can always return with a full load, and he firmly believes in the benefits of this venture capital.

The crusade fleet was completely in order, and the ten ships left Tombstone Island in mighty force, heading south against the warmest southerly wind in the summer of July.

In the eyes of the people of Saaremaa, the fleet that suddenly appeared near the shore was like a magical soldier from Asgard. A group of people came off the boat. They were wearing quite uniform white coats. Many flag bearers held flagpoles. The flag of the Principality of Ross hunted under the south wind.

Count Spuyut and the army of the Duchy of Ross come to the loyal island of Saaremaa!

From the perspective of the Rus army again, this island, once considered a deserted island, is rarely settled. Now the flag of Rus is flying brightly, and a walled village chief has first seen its scale.

"This is the island of pirates that you were ordered to rule? Brother, I think this place can be developed again. In the future, we will go to the west to rob, and your island is the most convenient starting point." Arik's remarks are very pertinent, and he hits Spur. Ute's heart.

"Brother Arik, I won't let you down. There are some things you should know. These islanders are exiles of various tribes. Don't doubt their slashing ability. Both of them are very vicious."

"Then quickly arm them, let's act quickly." Arik urged at last.

When I first heard that the army was going to Frank to rob, the islanders had no idea. Because they don't know what Frank means, they seem to be weak and attached objects? There is no reason not to grab it.

According to the order of the prince, the total strength of combat personnel and sailors in the crusade army shall not exceed 500.

Then select people according to the upper limit of five hundred people, just round up to make it easy to calculate the stolen money in the future.

This was actually a small trouble for Spuyute. He recruited all the strongest males among the islanders. As he couldn't make up enough numbers, the half-old boys and the gray-bearded old men were all pulled aboard the boat. Different from the uniform dress of the Ross army, the Saarema island fighters are still a messy match, which is also in line with their image of pirates.

On the contrary, it was the Russian army, because it was dressed too formal and unified, it was obviously a task of robbery, making it like a state-to-state battle.

After all, this is an expedition. Arik and others, who have mastered the regional map drawn by Rurik himself, have no fear of getting lost, and the blue fox, a meticulous work that once went deep into the hinterland of Frank, fully affirms the map drawn by the prince with his senior experience. accuracy.

In fact, this map is "Odin's miracle." No one knows how the prince got the information to draw the land, maybe it was the dream of the gods one night.

In this way, their actions seemed to have opened up the perspective of God, and the brothers really believed that they had received God's favor. The map was the conclusive evidence.

They organized a priest near the shore of Saaremaa Island. Without a good sacrifice, they simply used a recently captured minke whale with a small head.

Everyone knelt down to face the rising sun, praying to the avatar of Odin for a complete victory in this battle. They also swear to the sun that the so-called true warriors will fight bravely and reward the enemy with death, and they will not reveal even A hint of cowardice.

The prayer is over!

Arik patted the sand on his knees, drew out his swords and swung them, and called out with his throat: "Brothers! Let's get on the boat! Grab money! Grab food! Grab a woman! Go!"

The purpose of the army is so simple, the enlarged Royal Pirates of the Duchy of Ross officially launched the most Viking-characteristic attack.

The fleet first went straight to the waters of Burgundy Island. For this group of fishing boats that had fallen into "Rose Fear" for a long time, they saw a group of large boats with characteristic spinnakers hurriedly paddling to escape, and hoped that this fleet would not aim at attacking the island.

If they don't hit Burgundy Island in mighty force, don't they go to attack Denmark?

The news spread long ago. The new Danish king ransacked everything about the Russ in Denmark, which made it reasonable for Rus to report back.

But today's Denmark is also a mess! A powerful Frankish army still rests on the north of the Great Wall, especially occupying the fjord where Hezeby is located. They relied on the superiority of the cavalry to make Danish King Horlick feel uncomfortable.

It is rumored that King Horrick, who once hung up the battle free card, has personally pleaded guilty and made peace with the Franks. As for the price paid, it is unclear.

It is said that despite the peace, East Frankish cavalry was still stationed in Schleswig, and Hezeby was burned to the ground, and a small group of Frankish infantry was still entrenched on the ruins.

The only pity is that Frank is a strong army on the land. The cavalry has too much superiority, but their ocean power is as weak as ants. Denmark has a large number of noble lords and people living on many islands. Even if the island is very close to Jutland, a shallow and short strait is enough to isolate the Frankish army.

The Burgundian islanders never worry about the Franks entering the country, but they are worried about the frequent attacks and killings by the Ross people. Now even the Danish allies are unreliable, and everyone is pitiful and helpless, and can only linger under the harassment of Rose.

But this terrible fleet swept across the island and plunged towards Denmark.

In fact, the fleet rushed towards the Øresund Strait, passed this narrow strait under the noses of the Danes, and continued to sail through the south wind in the broad Danish Strait.

The Ross fleet is too conspicuous. A few months ago, a single Ross ship disturbed nearby fishermen in fear and avoidance. Now a fleet appears and the people of the fishing village are paying attention to the situation. If the other party has the intention to land, then everyone can only drag their homes. The mouth evacuated and evaded.

Even this fleet passed by in the so-called King City of Denmark, Goldfrehagen on the coast, and the flying flag of Russ was beautifully displayed in front of the Danes.

Let’s say that Horrick, the king of Denmark, is very honest. He only recently personally pleaded guilty to Prince Ludwig, and he got peace by kneeling down and kissing his leather boots in an extremely humiliating gesture. He had fought, and even his subordinates had more fighting spirit than him. As a result, he had to dress up as a pug in front of the strong.

This is what makes Horrick stand out. He immediately chooses to admit counsel when he should, but he is not a real pug.

The Danish-East Frankish war had an extremely violent process, and it ended in an anticlimactic end. The rulers on both sides are sensible, realizing that they can't completely defeat their opponents, they all borrow the donkey in their own way. Indeed, Prince Ludwig was busy eroding his brother Lotaire's territory, and he also had to beware of whether the released old father and younger brother Charlie made demands on the territory again. If the Danish smashed to death, it would be the East Frank’s military essence that would be consumed. Since the opponent has already subdued, it can naturally stop the offensive.

But Horrick must drive away the pirates who have plundered Hamburg and Bremen along the river!

Ever since, a Danish civil war broke out suddenly!

Horrick, who was supported by Frankish military support, won the battle. To win is to win, my own strength is damaged, and the entire Danish military power is also damaged. What's worse is that the tribe that frantically killed the Franks died and some people fled. Their escape drove many lords to leave Denmark. Some went to Norway, some went to unknown places...

The number of lords in Denmark who surrendered to Horlick has decreased, and his behavior of being forced to believe in Christ again to make peace is condemned. A lord knows that he cannot overthrow this man by his own strength, so he can only swallow his breath. Don't even think about implementing its orders honestly.

The prestige that King Horrick finally built up was greatly dampened by his humiliation and behavior. As the saying goes, "the minister wants to fight to the death, why your majesty surrender first." This time is good, many lords secretly abused this Horyk as a Frankish hound from beginning to end.

He was busy coordinating the conflicts between the lords and himself. When he learned that a Russian fleet had passed in front of him, the Russians had already ran away.

What are the Roths going to do? do not know. The Ross people actually have as many as ten big ships? Are the Rosses going to attack Jutland? If they choose to retaliate, how should Denmark fight it?

At this moment, Horrick took out the general Stadt and verbally accused him of being too rough in what he did in Hezeby last year. The harshness is also limited to words. He gave another advice: "You are the one who burned their shops and killed them. Once they attack us, you and your people must fight bravely."

What else can Stard say? On the contrary, his dream of making big money as Earl of Hezeby was beaten by the Frankish cavalry's cavalry, and now he has become an ordinary warlord. He could only verbally agree to the king's order, but the crack in his heart could not be repaired. To be honest, he didn't want to work hard for a "king" who knelt down and kissed the toes of a Frankish nobleman.

Look at the Ross Fleet~www.readwn.com~ Many people saw their existence, but they just looked at them numbly.

Even if he stayed in Hamburg and remotely commanded the troops to continue crusade against the Danish pirates exiled into the inland rivers, Prince Ludwig had no idea that the fleet had been arriving at the coastal estuary of his own territory.

The fleet that has not stopped and landed for a long time finally arrived at this estuary. It actually entered the mouth of the second largest river encountered by the brothers on the so-called western coastline of Europe.

The blue fox was so eloquent. He pointed out with a big hand: "This is the Weser River for the Franks. The river leads directly to the wealthy Bremen. We can still go against the wind and the current. When we can't walk, we stop and anchor. ..."

He assaulted Commander Arik and took out a tactical decision. According to this decision, the Russ Army officially entered the Weser River. By the southerly wind, it walked a zigzag line on the wide river and drifted inland quite tortuously. This is not destined to be a troublesome journey, because this section of the Weser River is almost purely north-south, and it is most suitable to go retrograde by the south wind.

Besides, the city of Bremen, because the current floodplain is not as vast as a thousand years later, she is almost a coastal city, so the blue fox patted her chest to ensure that the army will camp near the shore for the night, the next day If you continue to act, you will reach the bottom of Bremen.