Chapter 336： Just look down on him

The moment the Uppsala children arrived at Gould Island, a new destiny had already arrived.

The happiness they could have imagined is so cheap that they just don't get hungry often.

On Gould Island, they had the opportunity to eat thick vegetable soup and nibble on fresh grilled fish. They also received an unexpected meal, and Rürich asked Gould to kill a sheep to appease the poor children with a barbecue.

Does the taste of eating red meat exist in memory?

Boys and girls, the meat in their hands is only half-cooked, and the aroma of the barbecue makes them almost irrational.

No, on the first night, their shriveled belly was filled with food for the first time, and the bulging belly contrasted sharply with the clearly visible ribs.

The things that will subvert their perceptions are yet to come.

Each child was given a jacket, pants, and even underwear that were simply stitched on burlap. Gould actually gave this brand new outfit to all the gathered children in accordance with Rurik's special request. As the weather turns cold, each child is also given a leather jacket.

Before they changed into new clothes, they had old clothes that were torn off and were badly damaged. Several old women who took care of some house affairs bathed the new children on Gould's order.

They were driven in groups to the dark wooden houses, and with cold water poured on the hot stones, the whole room soon became hot and humid.

The feeling of warmth and refreshment combined with the happy feeling of fullness makes them feel happy, but they don't know what will happen next.

The Finnish sauna was just the beginning. The children's mud was finally washed off by soap, and their muddy hair was also washed clean.

As new clothes and new shoes were put on, the hair of boys and girls was simply tied into a ponytail, and part of the hair was cut off by a knife if the hair was too long. The sloppy image is the past tense. When they are in a warm wooden house, lying in a warm sleeping nest made of leather, it is only then that everyone realizes that a whole day's adventure is not a dream.

The Uppsala children quickly adapted to a new life. Together with the children who were gathered before, they did what they could on the little island of Gould.

Uppsala? Say goodbye to this identity forever!

Their new identity is Rurik's servant, and it sounds like this identity is also a slave, but it is not. The kind of slaves who were exploited to death are definitely not what Rurik wants. They are first of all human beings, and as long as they are human, they can burst out strong subjective initiative with correct guidance. They can clearly create wealth, so that when they are exploited, they can reap greater benefits for themselves as masters.

Satisfying their food, clothing, and shelter is just the most basic thing. If they can make them think that servants are proud, then it is what they want.

Rurik is constructing an identity concept for his servants-servants who surrender to the chief family are also the new Ros.

Children who have lost their parents, their hometowns, and some of them need a new support. At this time, Rurik stood up and claimed that "I am your backer."

But Rurik has made promises to Carlotta.

No, while he was waiting for the messenger sent by Gould to return the clear order from the leader, Rurik grouped all the children stranded on the island.

Carlotta, as the chief woman of Ostara, accepted the oath of allegiance from more than fifty children in the kneeling ceremony, so that the Ostara tribe nominally added fifty more clansmen. Rurik separated all the Uppsala children, and they almost all saw scenes of violence from the leader. For Mellaren, the place of hope they had imagined is now the place of evil.

Who is the great good person? It's from Ross!

More than fifty Uppsala boys and girls transformed into children of the Ross tribe. They have no father or mother, but they have a trustworthy brother Rurik.

Life seems to have entered a short period of tranquility, and tranquility is only the appearance of the tiny Gould Island.

The world outside the island is really getting chaotic.

Leader Olekin wants to exploit all the merchants selling goods in the bazaar again. He has basically succeeded! Considering that the sheep's wool cannot be exhausted at one time, he did not charge too strict tax.

The toss about the bazaar lasted for two full days. Merchants who landed on various roads and did not bring their goods to avoid the edge in time, collected up to 20,000 pounds of silver coins, as well as some copper coins.

It seems that Olekin has made a lot of money. Actually? The money still cannot satisfy him.

For a long time, the wheat harvest season is the best time for him to reap the benefits.

The climate is getting colder and colder. The lowest temperature at night around Lake Mälaren is not too bad due to the regulation of the great lake.

The wheat production is destined to decrease, and every farmer can evaluate this year's output from the heading status.

Maybe this year's wheat production will be cut by half!

The families of the Mellaren tribe with a large number of acres, when they perceive the crisis, also found an opportunity.

This year, a group of farmers are destined to go bankrupt due to reduced production. If they want to survive, they will have to buy living food and next year’s crops from those who have a large amount of food. For this reason, they will sell part of the land to tide over the difficulties, or it is true. There is no way to sell yourself as a slave.

As the most powerful person, how could Olekin let go of this opportunity to exploit his own people? Exploiting wealth is one of his goals, besides, by directly controlling a large number of tribesmen, making them complete serfs, relying entirely on their own rewards to live, so that his family's power in the entire tribe can maintain its peak for a long time. In controlling the power of the tribe for a long time, your own family can also control the entire alliance for a long time.

Although there is no rigorous theory to support his actions, he is indeed using economic means to continuously expand his comprehensive strength. The ability to support a 500-person private army that is completely free from production is an important manifestation of strength.

Since leaving Rick back to Gould Island, he has been limited to four days! Rurik wanted to meet what Gould called the craftsmen who made the big boats, and also wanted to meet Fodgen, the clothes-making master who claimed to intend to immigrate to Roseburg.

However, none of them came, and even the number of boats on the lake has been reduced these days.

Finally, the messenger sent by Gould every day, after four consecutive days of closed doors, finally saw the leader Olegin, reported to him the visit of the two sons of the leader of Ross, with a large amount of silver coins, eager to buy a new one. Facts about Mai.

Olekin didn't mean to neglect Gould's messenger, he really had his own things to do.

What he lacks most now is silver coins. This is by no means his greed, it is entirely due to reality, forcing him to need a lot of cash.

No, a nobleman came with a substantial amount of silver coins. Although Olegin wanted to see Otto, the leader of Rose, his two sons came to meet him, and Olegin felt that his dignity was obtained. respect.

The permission of the audience was granted! Just tomorrow!

At night, the chamber of Gould Island.

As usual, the dim room was filled with the aroma of barbecue, the oily roast lamb exuded a charming aroma, but now Rurik did not have particularly strong food to take a bite.

Gould also maintained great restraint for the first time ever, and was completely broken for tomorrow's events.

There were only four people sitting in the huge room, the father and son Gould, and the two brothers Rurik and Arik.

"Although it has been delayed for a lot of time, the fellow Olekin finally did not let us wait in vain. The news is that, tomorrow we must see him. This is a very important matter for the two of you. Please do well for the Ross tribe. Behave it." Gould's words were all from the bottom of his heart.

Rurik listened very well, but Arik still looked contemptuously.

Gould looked at Arik's unruly appearance, the stone in his heart just couldn't let go.

"What happened the other day, no matter what, you actually offended the leader. I am most afraid that he cares about these things and will end up against you two. I think when we meet tomorrow, you two should be... as a salute. apologize."

When Gould said this, he lacked confidence. The corner of his eye was always watching Arik's mood changes.

Unexpectedly, as soon as his own voice fell, Arik yelled for a while; "Apologize?! Why?!"

"Ah! My hero, listen to my advice. Apologizing to that man is the most correct decision."

"But that puts me to shame."

"No." Gould sighed slightly, and persuaded in the tone of a person who came over: "Two, when you step into Olekin's mansion, your identity is not your own. You are the entire Ross tribe. Incarnation!"

"Then you can't apologize!" Arik sat up straight, and he looked at Gould with murderous eyes. "What's wrong with our proud Ross tribe? Obviously that Olekin provoked me."

"Ah...for the benefit of the Ross people, I just suggest that you give in at a special moment not really give in. If you can get a lot of benefits from pretending to give in, we can do this."

"Is it a slave? Why?! And you, why do you order me?"

What is "being a slave" here and there? Gould secretly scolded Arik for his recklessness. He didn't dare to say that. He had no choice but to continue to persuade him painstakingly. He frowned as he looked at Rurik, who was not speaking for a while, presumably the child could understand his own good intentions.

Gould immediately turned his face, and said sincerely: "Rurik, I hope you can understand what I mean."

"Well, if you apologize to that person, you can get a lot of benefits, but that's okay."

Hearing, Gould was overjoyed, and Arik stood up and looked at his stupid brother and asked, "Rurrik, you are crazy? Why should we succumb to that guy? Didn't you get so angry that you wanted to stab that guy yourself? people?"

"Brother! Don't be impulsive!" Rurik raised his head and shouted resolutely.

Arik sat down again, holding his hands together like an angry toad: "I just don't accept him. Olekin, that's an idiot. If we are hostile to each other, I will cut off his head on the battlefield."

What the cousin was talking about? Rurik didn't think so. As far as his own emotions are concerned, the past contacts between the Rus and the Mellaren were limited to the spontaneous contacts of some businessmen, and the official level of contact has long been severed.

The Ross people have been overcoming difficulties in these years, and a large number of young fighters have experienced very good killing experience. They are rebellious and want everyone to really admit that a guy they have never met is the most noble leader. Why? !

I'm afraid, depending on Olegin is the leader of the alliance.

Regardless of Arik's cheer, he knew that even if it was the presence of Old Otto, he would not dare to ruin the inherent political ecology of the alliance. As long as the Ross people are still accumulating their strength, they have to strategically persuade and even flatter them.

After all, Arik is a reckless man, and Gould can see that Rurik is the wise man. His only hope is that Arik will not cause any unpleasant incidents tomorrow.

Gould continued to suggest: "Based on what I know about that man, he is a person who is very happy. He needs the most powerful person to recognize his power in his life. Therefore, I hope you can provide him with a precious gift."

"Gift? He deserves it too!" Arik interrupted sternly.

Rurik understood Gould’s intentions now. If that guy is really happy and takes out some valuables to indulge himself, in terms of the benefits he may get, a little gift will completely become a stepping stone to greater benefits. .

What is the greatest benefit? Rurik has already thought that if the Ross tribe wants to continue to develop, expanding commercial trade with the Mellaren is a top priority. The two sides can sign some trade agreements, so that the Ross tribe can rely on the leader himself and get a steady stream of supplies. The most important thing here is food.

However, Arik still kept talking about idiots, idiots and so on.

Gould really took the trouble. He complained: "Arik, what do you know is an idiot? You can't position yourself correctly. He claims to be strong. This is an idiot."

"Ah!" Arik was overjoyed first, and sneered: "Unexpectedly, you treat the leader as an idiot? I thought you were afraid of his so-called power."

Gould strained his old face again, not wanting to say anything for now.

Rurik laughed and didn't say a word. He looked at Gould and knew that this guy had something in his words. There was a pun here, but it was actually mainly criticizing Arik for being a reckless guy.

The person who can humbly listen to his own opinions is Rurik. As for Arik, this young man of war again, Gould doesn't want to offend him.

"Our purpose is to do business. This year, the wheat is destined to fail on a large scale. For the Ross people, we must obtain a large amount of wheat. In order to achieve this goal, we have to coax Olekin to get him the pleasure of being bowed down. We get a lot of wheat. . Finally, his people will be hungry next year, and ours will not worry about food. Maybe one day, he will kneel in front of you and beg for food. So those polar bear skins that are going to be sold..." When these words were said, Gul De also looked at the changes in Arik's expression. Perhaps his words were tactful enough, and the young man's tight face was slightly loosened.

Rurik gritted his teeth: "I understand, all the bear skins I brought were given to him as gifts."

"No need!" Gould waved his hand. "Give him two pieces of leather enough. That guy really needs the steel swords, steel spears, and crossbows of our Roths, except for a large amount of leather. It is enough to supply him. The ordnance is exchanged for huge benefits, and the decision is yours."

"It's a pity that the time is immature. Only our soldiers are equipped with the best weapons, and then sell the extra weapons. I think it will work." If that is the case, Rurik doesn't think this is necessary in his heart." It is also possible to sell the "human version" weapons for personal use, and to sell the "monkey version" weapons to Olegin to make a big profit.

"Then give him bear skins and bear heads. Don't give gifts like spirits, glasses, and soaps. That guy is already our big customer. In my opinion, he is more willing to spend a lot of money. With a bear head with a big mouth, to show his personal bravery." Gould continued.

Rurik patted his forehead, "Ah, I had brought all the bear heads with me if I knew it, and those things are useless by themselves."

"Don't say that." Gould hurriedly explained the role of the bear heads as specimens. "Rurik, if you can hunt a large number of bears, you can use bear heads to make a large number of helmets and distribute them to you. Warriors. Think about hundreds of warriors wearing bear heads. Your army will have the spirit of a bear, and it will scare your enemies before they go to war."

For a moment, Rurik thought of Hu Ben.

what? Is it possible that the leader Olekin wants to turn his private soldiers into "Xiong Ben"?

Everyone’s deliberations came to fruitionRurik was mentally prepared, and when necessary tomorrow, he would kneel on one knee and bow to the leader of the warrior. Of course, tomorrow's true identity will inevitably be exposed, and the unpleasantness that happened with Olekin as a "Norwegian traveler" before, if the guy blames him, he has to continue to salute.

There is also a bottom line for etiquette, and Rurik has already figured it out. If the person is acrimonious, the Ross people don't need to be humiliated.

It's a big deal.

At that time, it is not impossible for Arik, who already despised Olegin to make a fuss. Anyway, Arik is determined to despise Olegin. In his heart, Olegin’s image of a cowardly "child killer" cannot be changed. .

The end of tomorrow's contact is unknown. Rurik eagerly hopes that he will sign a series of agreements with Olekin as the leader of Ross. He believes that a fallout due to a small matter of etiquette is purely a small probability event.

It is even more likely that the two sides have signed a more equal bilateral trade agreement because of their needs. This is the biggest goal of Liurik.