Chapter 515： Target Edinburgh

In any case, he has arrived in Britain.

Although Rurik was a little surprised, relying on the extremely exquisitely mounted sacred object in front of him, it was enough to prove that the old islanders had become the lamb of the Lord.

It is very normal that a large number of kingdoms established by those Saxons and Anglo immigrants are completely Christian.

What about the various Celtic tribes in Scotland or Ireland? Are they all Christified?

Rurik didn't dare to have full affirmation. After all, the new islanders, this group of immigrants from Bergen, described the world in the southern part of the archipelago as "a group of people with tattoos." Is that really the case? How can these people with tattoos be the lamb of the Lord?

Rurik didn't have much illusions about the Holy See, and he didn't want to think deeply about theology and philosophy. It was a big pit of endless thinking.

I took a group of allies and brothers to the far place just to get the treasures to return. If the monasteries that were discovered contain a large amount of gold and silver, considering the very realistic factors, I have to do it. people.

However, Roseburg does need to store some important sacred objects of Christ. When the so-called future contacts with distant Eastern Rome and other Western European forces, using these sacred objects as a primer can probably make the contact between the two sides more harmonious. The "Exodus" written on a sheepskin book is counted as a sacred object, and now this diamond-encrusted cross is another.

Take a closer look at this silver and diamond-encrusted cross sacristy. It should be placed in the most prominent place of the monastery.

Rurik took it into his arms: "It is indeed a treasure. It is obviously made of silver. You didn't melt it as a coin."

The priestess hurriedly explained: "This is the holy thing that the priests desperately protected. We don't believe in their gods, but if we destroy the holy thing, maybe we..."

"Hehe, will be punished by their gods?"

"Yes. It is true. We are afraid of this."

Rurik really didn't want to say anything, "Then give it to me as a tribute to you. Listen, I also want to know everything you know. Tell me about the southern islands, and more!"

"What else?" The priestess just felt that she had taken care of this dangerous army and let out a sigh, and now she was cautious again.

"You...you should know that there is another island in the west."

"Ah You……"

"I've heard about it." As he said, Rurik kept beating on the holy cross in his hand. "I don't really believe that the old islanders have such a treasure. You must have snatched it from another place. Come."

In the eyes of the priestess and other men, the landing army was clearly prepared. The army has revealed that they are going to attack the south of Britain along the eastern coastline and send troops in that direction, but the people of the islands have never had an experience.

However, if it was an expedition along the western coastline, the archipelago had sent an expedition with a fierce Danish lord.

The priestess hurriedly said, "Do you know Lord Torgils of Bergen?"

Rurik shook his head, and the other casual family chiefs looked at each other.

Only Biyunion got up with his big patterned bald head: "I've heard of this man. I went to Bergen many years ago and learned that a leader named Torgils or Sogis was gathering. The troops are ready to looting a distant place."

"It's him! His fleet passed by our gem island, asking us for some supplies, and forcing some people to help him fight." The priest said.

"What happened later?" Lurik probed.

"We have a hundred men fighting for Lord Torgis. About this..." The priestess immediately identified an event witness present.

As witnesses appeared to tell, Rurik knew a lot about the past in this small world.

Who is that Lord Tolgis? In short, it is definitely not the supreme of Bergen.

It must be a military nobleman with considerable power to gather a group of brothers and go out for robbery.

Hearing the descriptions of those who spoke out, Rurik estimated that the so-called "Torgis Expedition" took place in about 826 years. The lord gathered 20 long boats, plus three long boats formed by forcing the No. 100 people in this Shetland fishing port, a total of 23 boats went straight to the West Island.

These expedition Norwegians vigorously conquered settlements on the westernmost island, especially attacking monasteries.

But when they were on a river beach, happily enjoying the captured women, tasting the looted bread and bacon, and counting all the gold and silver they looted, the local counterattack began.

A large group of soldiers smeared with Isatis juice and painted black stripes suddenly rushed out, torn with the unsuspecting looting army.

This must be the "Indigo Raider"! Rurik was completely certain of his own judgment, and that the Norwegian expedition team was counterattacked by the Celtics in Ireland many years ago.

The fact is indeed the case.

In the end, the Norwegian expedition team paid the terrible price of more than a hundred people killed in battle and defeated the sudden attacking enemy.

Based on this incident, Torgis gave the West Island a clear name-(Wild Island).

Irar, meaning "wild" in Old Norse.

But Torgis himself was not the first person to name the island of Ireland, or anyone from outsiders conquering the island would be shocked by the wildness of the locals. Even if the local Celtics have become the lamb of the Lord, they will face the holy cross and pray, and the druids will be replaced by robe priests on a large scale. However, the "Lambs" still keep in mind the old traditions of their ancestors. The so-called tattoos are painted with blue dye and painted themselves in blue and black colors, thus hiding in the gloomy forest.

What good things can there be on the island of Ireland?

Rurik knows most of the island. One is the great famine caused by the potato disease of 1850 to 1857. Two million Irish people emigrated to the New World, and unfortunately they became mercenaries on both sides of the Civil War. Second, the Irish fought a series of struggles to get rid of the rule of the British Empire.

However, these are stories that happened in another world and another era.

For the current era, the island of Ireland, Rurik is more willing to regard it as a barren land.

The events mentioned by the islanders of Shetland opened the eyes of the people in Rurik, and some uncomfortable family chiefs simply yelled: "Since the people of Bergen have done it, they have also snatched some treasures, we It's time to follow suit."

As soon as this statement came out, someone immediately objected: "We must be cautious. Those Bergen people who were fully prepared were also counterattacked by the locals. They killed more than a hundred brothers, and there must be hundreds more injured. We are not strong enough. Less, but our equipment is not stronger than the Bergen people."

"Could this be the reason for our cowardice? How can we be cowards!" The speaker was Ostan’s eldest son Geiger. The wealthy young man stood up, raised his right fist and yelled constantly, as if he was representing Everyone, set the target of attack on Ireland.

Rurik's mouth popped up and gave Biyunni a wink.

Bijuni suddenly stretched out his hand and put the passionate Geiger on the ground: "Shut up, my little brother, Rurik decides that we will attack there."

A pair of eyes stared randomly at Rurik's handsome face.

At this moment, Rurik deliberately kept quiet, because this strange quietness made people feel awe even more.

Even the natives of Shetland are expecting this beautiful boy to reward them with an acceptable destiny.

Rurik finally spoke: "I! I don't intend to attack that desert island. I just want to go south along the eastern coastline. If I don't want to go to war with any of the British tribes, those people are just a bunch of poor people. I want to attack. Northumbria, I want to attack their coastal city."

Northumbria, this term is extremely unfamiliar to most of the people present.

"Ruriek, is this a southern country?" Bijuni asked cautiously.

"Yes! It must be quite rich. The temple (actually refers to the monastery) there contains a lot of gold and silver, and the warehouse there is full of wheat. If we set off soon, when the battle is over, we will be able to capture the new harvest that the locals have just harvested. Mai. Not only do we make a fortune, we can also eat our stomachs."

Although the brothers don't know the inside story of this Northumbria, it is clear that Lord Rurik has set the most precise goal for the expedition, and he must win if he wants to come to fight.

However, these remarks shocked the priestess of Shetland to tremble.

"Young warrior, you..."

"I allow you to call me Rylik."

"Yes! Young Master Rurik, you Narviks also know Northumbria?"

Such a question really awakened Rurik. He suddenly thought that these islanders reported that they had explored the southern waters, spied on the existence of Northumbria, and some local cities.

Regarding this matter, Rurik really has a little illusion. His knowledge of the era of the Seven Kingdoms of Britain is very general. He only knows the names of the seven countries and a few places such as London, Lincoln, Stamford Bridge, York, Edinburgh, and Oxford.

and many more! Edinburgh? !

Rurik suddenly remembered that this city is the capital of Scotland, and her geographic location is exactly on the boundary between Scotland and England.

It is 832 AD, and Edinburgh should exist.

Rurik daringly approached the priestess and asked sternly: "Your explorers, have ever discovered a city named Edinburgh, maybe it is a city in Northumbria."

The priestess was taken aback, and hurriedly affirmed: "Yes! Our men are exploring. We tried to exchange fish with the locals, and indeed did a little business. However, those people forced our fishermen to convert to their gods. Since then, we have no contact with them."

Rurik smiled bitterly: "It seems that abandoning Odin's faith is absolutely impossible."

"Of course." A local man said outrageously: "I have heard about the Danes. Their most noble leader believed in the Frankish god, so all the lords united and expelled Odin's traitors. ."

Rurik stretched out his right hand and signaled that there was no need to mention the Danish.

He deliberately asked: "Since you fishermen have arrived in Edinburgh, do you still remember the route?"

The man who had just spoken stood up immediately. Obviously this person realized a major opportunity: "I am Hod Brodison. I personally went to Edinburgh in Northumbria many years ago, and I was the experience of that incident. By."

"Oh?" Rurik raised his eyebrows. "Have you been embarrassed by the locals?"

When mentioning this, Huo De was obviously hated: "I was arrested and imprisoned by them. Two brothers became traitors and believed in their gods."

"How about you?"

"Me? Naturally, they lied to believe. They pressed me in the water and told me to drink a glass of weird fat. I didn't betray Odin, I managed to escape."

What is this? Is this what the so-called "pretending to be converted and regretted" refers to? Rurik was trying to hold back his smile, but fortunately he held it back.

Obviously, there is already a guide for the expedition! It was this man named Huo De.

Rurik stood up, facing all the islanders who were sitting cross-legged, and gave orders especially to the priestess.

"Since the lord of Bergen has called you to expedition, our army in Northport (Narvik) will also call you. I! Leurik Ottosson Principe (intent of the Duke of Rose), order Your gem island, mobilize a hundred men to join my army! You!"

Rurik said casually: "Hold Brodison, you are the commander of the army of the Jewel Island."

Looking at the current situation, the islanders feel a kind of pressure called power, as if they are no longer free people, and have not become vassals of the supreme leader of Bergen's hometown, but have become vassals of the people of Beigang. They didn't care about Rurik's full name, but were upset that they were being used as a tool by another group of strong men.

Seeing that they are a little bit lost, Rurik smiled: "Don't worry! You have the right to rob in fighting for us. You can rob by your ability, and what you get is your own. I can swear to God! "

They were shocked by Rurik’s declaration. After a period of silence, Huo De pressed the ecstasy in his heart and asked: "Is this true? We also have the right to plunder, but not to take possession of the property. cross?"

"Of course. I need more troops to ensure that the battle can end quickly. Listen, we just want to grab the treasure and leave immediately, without time and locals. I will try to looting as much as possible this summer, and you Fishermen of the Jewel Island, you know the route to the south better than we do."

"Yes! Many brothers know the route. If you have the support of your army, we really dare to go south to explore again." Huo De continued.

"You know the route, so allowing you to take advantage of the trend is the best commendation for you." As he said, Rurik patted his chest: "My army is not eating your fish for nothing. We unite and organize more. With the big army, we will have more cooperation in the future. You remember that the people of Beigang and the people of Russ who are far away are all your trusted friends."

By now, the fear of the islanders has faded too much.

The men in the discussion shed were eager to try the expedition. They volunteered without hesitation and vowed to be the pawns of the army.

A short and calm night passed quickly, and a new day, bright and sunny throughout the harbor.

The escaped islanders returned after seeing that everything was peaceful in the harbor, and they learned of the major incident as soon as they returned.

It turns out that the fleet from afar is not an enemy, but a friend with a "big appetite" that can be approached.

More than a thousand islanders gathered at the call of the priestess. A group of self-proclaimed strong men, even young boys, stood up. They deliberately formed the "Shetland Army" and joined the "Balmerk" under the rule of Rurik. Viking Army". The archipelago’s weapons and equipment are worse than the Balmerks. The locals can’t expect the locals to have chain mail. They are all wearing leather and common clothes. Wooden shields, hand axes, and short spears are the most commonly used weapons.

The eyes of the islanders express the desire for wealth, look at the huge army in front of themThis is the most reliable backer for everyone!

In the past, the islanders knew that with their own strength, they could not grab anything good from the British (Pickett tribe). Now they are bold enough to follow the strongman to attack Northumbria.

Rurik stood on a high place and gave orders to more than a thousand soldiers who had assembled.

He made a generous statement and determined the most definite sign of the offensive, deliberately describing Edinburgh as a land of "gold and silver, wheat, and women", piercing the inner desire of every soldier.

The people began to boil, beating their wooden shields constantly, also issuing Viking roars. In such a warm atmosphere, everyone ignored any risks of the expedition. They felt that the city named Edinburgh was the wild deer that was placed in front of the army and was waiting for the hunters to hunt it!

However, Rurik still felt that these Balmerks and Shetlanders were a bit short of the real Rus army in terms of momentum.

No problem, if it was a raid, then the army would be enough to attack and sack Edinburgh.

Rurik ordered the army to rest for two more days, replenish its energy and set off for the expedition.