Chapter 508： Dockyard and Ostan of Vashobi

The Aphrodite is the most dreamy ship in the port. The entire Balmerk tribe, and even people living in remote areas, have rowed and stopped to visit.

Thousands of people were onlookers, and the people still living on the boat were in a very bad mood.

When Rurik was away, the Balmerks disembarked. Jeflo naturally became the manager of the big ship. Everyone wanted to disembark. However, there was no direct order from Rick. Everyone still had to stick to the ship and watch the cargo in the warehouse closely.

Finally, Rurik suddenly appeared accompanied by Noren himself.

She naturally took Rurik's arm, and was escorted by a group of beautifully dressed maids, and approached the crowded dock.

The people of the tribe naturally gave way. They were talking about the big ship, and now thousands of eyes are staring at the handsome face of Rülik.

Is that the nobleman of the Ross people? What a beautiful boy. Those rumors are true, the leader has really betrothed his youngest daughter to this Ross man!

Rurik heard some wonderful remarks, and he laughed and didn't say anything at all.

Seeing that the boss finally appeared, Jeflo, who was on the high side of the ship, almost cried out imploringly: "My lord, when will we disembark. The cargo of this ship, we..."

"You disembark now! Put down the rope ladder first, and then carefully move the goods down for me. We are here to build a temporary shop."

Having said that, Rurik also announced loudly in front of the onlookers of Balmerk: "Friends of Balmerk! Bring your salt, your silver coins, and do business with me! This is supported by your leader. ."

Not only that, Noren also made the exact same announcement, her description is more descriptive than Rurik.

Look at this situation, do the Ross people really want to sell their goods?

Everyone has been gearing up for a long time. There is a saying among the tribe that the Rus people need salt. It seems that for them, salt is money. People began to leave in a hurry, and the resulting chain reaction caused the dock to become empty in a short time.

Rurik shrugged, he was a little bit dumbfounded.

"Noren, your people run so fast."

The girl smiled: "Everyone needs foreign merchants too much. They all go home to get valuable things, and soon they will be back."

"This is a good thing. Now, I have to wait for your brother to bring a group of brothers over."

Chief Magnuth was still asleep, obviously yesterday's joy was paired with spirits, and it was almost noon, and he was still sleeping.

As early as in the morning, Rülik took advantage of being a guest to have a meal, and discussed with Biyuni and Frocky about opening the market.

Everything is being implemented in an orderly manner according to everyone's plan.

This is an "expedition" with strong tentative significance, and Lurik has determined a route from the Roseburg Fjord to the Narvik Fjord. The amount of materials loaded on the Aphrora on the first voyage was not very large. Of course, the “many” here can only be described as “astounding” for the average long ship.

The Balmerk tribe is now in the fjord. Although there are good forest resources and amazing fishery resources in the area, some very important civilian resources are really scarce.

Biyuni even described that his people couldn't even get the clay for making pottery, and what was worse was the lack of iron ore. Of course there is iron ore in the mountains, but the blacksmiths have discovered that the iron ore in their hometown is far worse than that of other peoples.

This is indeed the case. The Narvik Fjord is very iron-deficient, but this fjord does not freeze all year round. The situation faced by the Ross people is completely reversed, sitting on a large amount of iron ore, even astonishing chromite ore, but the sea freezes in the first half of each year. Once the two parties are united and their respective advantages are combined, they can hedge their respective disadvantages. (So ​​Narvik Port is the export port of Swedish iron ore)

Biyuni came with nearly a hundred strong men of the tribe, and they became the best order to maintain this.

With the assistance of this group of "security guards", Rurik was relieved to boldly move all the goods out.

He also had an appointment with Biyuni: "I will move out all the goods that need to be traded, and your people must maintain good order. It is definitely not my arrogance, I am afraid that greedy guys will take the lead in looting, and finally make trouble. Thousands of people robbed it. If there is a stampede, your people will be trampled to death by your own people."

Biyuni also made a clear guarantee: "Don't worry, my brothers are all carrying wooden sticks. If you dare to find the fault, if you are inconvenient to take action, my brother will help you teach it."

Rurik is willing to believe in his brother Bijuni, but these order-keeping tasks are "security" tasks, and they shouldn't stand here in vain to preside over the order.

Each of these people will get a silver coin after finishing their work today, which is a remuneration.

Rurik had to pay a hundred dollars, that is, a pound of silver. This money can be described as a small amount of money for Rurik, but for the Balmerk tribe, who is extremely scarce of precious metals in the current era, the value of a silver coin is the same as the price situation of the Ross tribe in the past.

What kind of concept is that? One silver coin is enough to exchange fish for one month.

In the eyes of everyone's astonishment, the Ross people from afar showed their goods.

Wheat in sacks, a lot of squirrel skins, a small amount of deerskin mink and other rare leathers, bundles of coarse linen cloth, a small amount of white muslin, and a small amount of golden soap.

And the most exciting thing is the large number of hand axes and spearheads put out by the Ross people.

These goods are mainly for civilians, cloth and leather are about dressing, wheat is for improving daily life and diet, and ironware is directly related to the efficiency of local people's capital production. As for soap, Rurik didn't expect it to sell a lot, so he wouldn't deliberately lower the price.

All the goods were clearly marked with a price, which is the price. After the public announcement, the thousands of people present were booed.

The big clans of those tribes, the patriarchs took their men to watch the excitement, and then used the salt, silver coins and a very small amount of gold coins in their hands to buy some good things from the Ruths. They came with a curious mind, not asking for many good things to buy at first, but the products of the Ross people are really attractive.

but! That Rurik, how crazy this **** quote is!

One silver coin is worth five pounds of wheat (Rulik does not need a stable special price for foreigners), so the price is acceptable. But those leathers, one silver coin for a squirrel skin, ten silver coins for a mink skin? !

Especially the axe and spearhead, the price is actually fifty silver coins? !

The scene became extremely noisy, like the precursor of a storm.

Bijuni took the brothers to do everything they could to stabilize the chaotic atmosphere, and when people's emotions calmed down a bit, Rurik stood high again, and solemnly informed the Balmerks of the value of salt in their hands.

"Balmerks! I learned that you are very short of silver coins! It doesn't matter, every pound of salt in your hands is equivalent to ten silver coins. You use salt to buy my goods!"

As soon as this remark came out, people's negative emotions were instantly reversed. The most ordinary people, they never thought that the salt in their hands is so valuable in the Rus people?

The Ross people like Balmerk's salt. For Rurik salt, like silver coins, it has the attributes of currency. Narvik currently lacks hard currency such as gold and silver. What they can get is indeed a large amount of salt. Even if they get a pile of precious metals, Rurik still has to get a large amount of salt from the Balmerks. .

\\u001f Both parties have a strong desire to trade, and a hot bartering transaction is carried out at the terminal.

In order to avoid confusion, Rurik asked all buyers to line up.

Waiting in line to buy things? What a strange move.

Just as the ordinary people were indifferent for some reason, those big families who realized this was a major buying opportunity, their representatives quickly lined up with salt and silver coins.

"Yes, it seems that you also have the most basic organization." Rurik and Nolan have stood on the high side of the ship, looking at the queued crowd at the dock.

He looked far away, and it was obvious that most of the Balmerks had lost the opportunity to buy goods, even if they still had a large sum of salt in their hands.

The transaction is proceeding steadily, and its stability is staggering.

Rurik took a closer look. Those in line were dressed more neatly and decently, and they were also generous in their shots.

Some people are busy buying wheat, while others mainly buy leather. The price of ironware is very expensive, and some people still buy more than one.

Rurik stared at a man who had bought about twenty iron objects and left. This is the man who just carried a sack of salt and a small bag of silver coins to buy the goods. He saw that this guy was carrying a sack full of iron, and rounded with another group of people. All the axes and spearheads were given to a man with a gray beard wearing a leopard fur.

"Norren." Rurik pointed his hand: "That man."

"Who?"

"That man in leopard fur. That is, the man with the leather covered in black spots. Is he a very noble member of your tribe?"

"He?" Nolan's eyes widened, his expression cautious: "Yes."

"He is indeed a noble man. He knew that I needed a lot of salt, so he took the salt to buy my most valuable goods. Today I really gained a great deal." Rurik pinched his waist, he was immersed in the ecstasy of dumping. Can't think of too much at a time.

Noren held Rick's arm tightly: "He is Ostan, the owner of Vashobi (the lowland farm in the west). He is very powerful and is very popular for competing leaders."

The girl’s words reminded Rurik: "Wonderful man. What then?"

"He gave up."

"Why? Maybe..." Rurik stared into Nolan's eyes hurriedly, "He sold me a lot of ironware today, did you know? It's a better product than ordinary ironware, and it won't rust in water. Magical Iron."

Noren heard these remarks very strangely.

Rurik continued: "The man's actions may not be simple. He is buying weapons, is he organizing the army? Does he have ambitions..."

Nolan understood this time, she shook her head hurriedly: "No. My father's position as leader is everyone's choice. In fact, anyone can hold this position, that is, the leader wants to negotiate with the greedy guys in Bergen. My father is willing to do this for everyone."

"Then this Ostan..."

"Osten, as well as his son Geiger, his family feels that just raising some sheep in Washobi, and then doing salt fishing, life is still poor. He feels that our fjords will not freeze except in winter. It’s useless outside."

"So he wants to go out? Leaving the port?"

"Maybe. I don't know the specifics, but I know only one thing."

"what's up?"

The girl sighed softly at last: "Many young men don’t like our harbor, they all want to go out and wander around. Don’t my two brothers do the same? Many men went to Bergen in the south to work for the local lord. Where's the mercenary."

"That Ostan, does he want to take the whole family and move to a wonderful place to settle forever?"

Nolan said nothing about this. But Rurik felt that he had fully understood the idea of ​​Ostan.

"Noren."

"Ok."

"We disembark, and I want to talk to Ostan first. I'm going to his house as a guest, maybe he won't mind."

"Of course." Nolan nodded, "Dad asked me to take you around the entire fjord. If we were to visit Vashobi, Ostan would definitely agree."

"Okay! You will lead the way."

"Ah, this..." The girl was impatient: "Take Frocky. He has a good relationship with Ostan's youngest son Esbjörn."

"Also."

Rülik deliberately visited the old fellow Ostan, and Bijuni doubted it at first. My sister and Rurik have a very close relationship. Bijuni is very happy, but the fjord where the Balmerks are located is very large. Besides, it is already afternoon. Is it appropriate for Rurik to visit Vashobi Farm now?

Seeing that this kid had a firm attitude, Bijuni had to recruit two trusted brothers, and then pushed his younger brother Frocky forward, and these three were the best guides.

Rurik also had to do some superficial work. He put on a Rus uniform and brought three elite mercenaries including Jeflo.

The strong warrior was covering Rurik to leave the noisy trade scene. As for the trade, Ruriek no longer needs to worry about the trade. After all, the result of the transaction "salt" will be shipped to the cabin as soon as possible.

He, Nolan and others left as low-key as possible, and soon, at another small pier, they caught up with Ostan, who was chatting and laughing with his guys.

The man in the wonderful blue pattern and white robe appeared!

A few guys shut their mouths instantly, and then subconsciously guarded Ostan, his gold master.

Completely different from the cautious attitude of the dude, Ostent simply pushed away from him. Although I don't know what happened, the two sons and daughters of the leader Magnut, and Rurik from the Ross, obviously have something important to get here.

Osteen opened his arms kindly and walked straight to Rurik.

"Friends from afar, it seems that something is destined to happen between you and me. Ah, looking at you up close, what a beautiful boy."

As Rurik took off his hat lightly, Frocky yelled very simply: "Uncle Ostan, my brother Rurik wants to talk to you about something. He wants to be a guest at your home."

"A guest?"

Rurik raised his head, with a smile on his face, and then asked sharp questions: "It seems that the real heroes are the unbearable cramped fjords. A rising army is trying to conquer the distant and prosperous land, as they New wonderful home."

As soon as he said this, Ostan calmed down.

Who can not love a boy with a handsome face and a decent dress but also showing a heroic spirit? As soon as Ostan checked the axes and spearheads he bought, he realized that he had clearly picked up a big deal. Why? He experimented with his saber, but he could not think of a simple chopping, his blade was dented, and the axe was perfect.

He wanted to say something more polite with Rurik, and he was also willing to let this group of people visit his home.

Now the situation has become strangeOsten tensed his face: "You... Rurik of Ross. Do you know me?"

"I don't know. But, I know your desire, and your desire is also my desire."

"My longing?" Osten's face was stern, and a hint of intriguing smile gradually appeared.

Rurik replied with the same smile: "Do you really think that we Ross people are only here for business? I said, what you desire is what I desire."

Osteen nodded, then sighed in the deep voice of the old man before facing the long sea, "Maybe you are a messenger sent by God. Maybe you will help my family fulfill my long-cherished wish. Come on, noble Lurik, I invite you to come to my house as a guest."

Who knows what these two big and one small riddlers are talking about? Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the conversation between the two has built up a kind of unexplainable tacit understanding between each other.

Soon, Rurik and others boarded the long rowing boat of Ostan's family toward the Washobi Farm.