Chapter 586： Lay the foundation for the first Finnish city

Chapter 586 of the main text laid the foundation for the first Finnish city

The women donated by the villages have been transported to the Rus camp, and a large amount of leather has also arrived.

Rurik scoured the core territory of the Suomi people, preferring to spend a lot of money in order to eliminate the disaster.

That is indeed a large sum of money, because in Suomi society, squirrel skin is a general equivalent, a kind of currency.

Seeing that they are so obedient, as submissive as a hound, Rurik is not unscrupulous this time.

He gave the leader Uko a glass bowl, a steel meat cutting dagger, and a double saw.

Glassware is no longer uncommon in Ross, but it is a treasure in Suomi. The steel dagger is a kind of tableware, and the double saw is a simple production tool.

If there is a gift that is the most valuable, it is that Rurik instructed to throw down an old warship with a scratched dragon head and use it as the current "ship" of the canonized "Suomi War Chief". On the one hand, it is to demonstrate the nobleness, and on the other hand, it is also through this boat to show all the Suomi people the eternal strength of the Rus.

The planned departure day was tomorrow, and the Ross people took advantage of the last time to take a good rest.

Bonfires were lit everywhere, and the soldiers of the army grilled fish wantonly. In addition to immediately eating their stomachs, they also deliberately roasted some sliced ​​boneless fish into jerky for future voyages.

Those Suomi people were not idle either, because the Ross army was still here. Whether it went wild or not was just a matter of thought. It would be too bad if things didn't work well.

The Suomi people were forced to process some rations for the Russian army, in fact, to make dried fish and venison. They also grow a small amount of crops, such as onions.

What surprised Rurik most was that he thought that the main food of this group of guys should be fish in the lake, but he did not expect that they had also cultivated a batch of farmland to grow rye.

The climatic conditions here are just as bad as the Mälaren Lake area, but their rough agriculture, even if they grow rye, what harvest can they get?

The Suomi people provide a very small amount of rye oatmeal. The taste is rough and sour and refreshing. Who would touch this thing if it weren't for being hungry?

Rurik really had some concerns about rye. If the rye cake with the hole punched in the middle, which can be pulled up by a rope, is mixed with the ergot peculiar to rye, it will really make you feel confused when you eat it.

At least rye is a cold-resistant crop, and the Suomi people can cultivate it in a small amount. It is also necessary for Ross to collect tributes in this regard in the future.

To tell the truth, to search for a primitive tribe, how much oil and water can there be besides extorting a batch of fur? Only when they become richer can the Principality of Rus be better exploited, so transferring a little bit of Ruth's "high-tech" to increase their production efficiency is beneficial to themselves.

All this is something to say. The current Lurik just wants to quickly find the right waterway to enter the southern sea, and then implement a plan-to build a Suomi city.

Today, Suomi's concept has given way to Finland.

Regardless of the Suomi or Tavastia, they were originally from the same group. Lurik formalized and legalized the so-called Varange's general term for this group of people, and Finland decided on this.

They existed in the form of vassals in the Ross Principality as a whole. Obviously, the current relationship definition is still quite vague.

In order to make it a reality that everyone can see and feel, Finland needs the first real city, which is also the capital of the "Marquis of Finland".

Rurik had already figured out a name. It was to build a city at the mouth of a river leading to the Gulf of Finland in the south. It would probably be called Helsinki.

However, it must be called Helsinki?

This name is just a compound word of two words, taken from the word "new" in Suomi language, with the German "Earl" as the middle word and ending with "Domain". The three words together are "New Earl" The meaning of "collar" means that this is a city developed from the fief castle of a Swedish nobleman and the supporting beneficiaries. No matter how beautiful the explanation of its name is, it is arty.

Such a name is too casual! Then think of a better name?

After weighing it up, Rurik had an idea again.

The Ross army was busy eating grilled fish, and the Suomi girls who would be assigned to other Ross's wives also held the grilled fish in their hands this time, and ate silently with a change of mood.

Outside Rurik’s tent, several village leaders headed by Uko became guests.

It is a great honor to be banqueted by the young and promising leader Ross.

Everyone can see that the Ross people have new arrangements.

"Uke, I am very satisfied with your cooperation. There is only one thing now, all of you must do it for me."

No one was surprised by this. After all, they were from Varanga and naturally had a greater appetite than bears and wolves.

Uke reluctantly nodded, "As long as it is your arrangement, I will definitely do it."

"Heh!" Rurik leaned back tactically, twisted his neck again, and raised his chin. "Are you still worried that I will continue to exploit? Forget it, I pay attention to the contract. I am very satisfied with your tribute this year. In the future Follow this every year. Don’t worry, I will allow you to trade in my territory, and I will also ask more Ross merchants to trade with you. Follow us and you will be prosperous and stable."

Rurik said in his polite remarks. Looking at the young man's arrogant attitude, Uko felt that he had become a three-year-old kid who only listened to adults.

"For the stability of trade in the future, when I arrive at the mouth of the river in the south, you must build a city for me, a coastal trading base."

"Huh?" Uke was taken aback, as did the others.

"This... is it really necessary?"

Rurik nodded vigorously: "It is necessary. In this way, our cruising ships can see you and find the correct route. Did you know? You are on an inland route. If the sea is rough, we Naturally, the Russian fleet will pass through your homeland and sail steadily on your peaceful lake."

When he said this, he pointed to the north: "The lakes have an entrance to the sea in the northwest, and there is the Covenstad of our Ross people. I want you to build a new city at the entrance to the sea in the south, and that will be all Finns. It’s called Helminki (helminki)."

"Herminki?" In an instant, Uko understood the meaning. The Ross people actually want to name a city after their daughter Hermi?

"Why? Is it my daughter's name?"

"Why not? You are the descendant of the war chief who can only be passed on to your daughter, which is equivalent to saying that Hermi is one of the rulers of Finland by me. That coastal city was the residence of the future Finnish war chiefs (counts). You guys shouldn’t hide on the islands in the lake. This is by no means a safe place. Instead, you will become small fish in the pool. You don’t know the vastness of the ocean. You should understand that the world is very vast, far beyond yours. understanding."

Uko was stunned.

Rurik threw in a request: "I am about to launch a new expedition. You will select one hundred outstanding men for me to fight for me."

"Expedition? Who to attack? Karelia?"

"No. Of course those people will attack, but not this year. Give me a hundred men and they will be led by Jeflo. I like your men. They are weak because they lack good commanders. Don't worry, they are not slaves. Now that you have surrendered, you should send someone to die for me. Besides, follow me on the expedition. After they return, they will also be considered triumphant, changing their encircled territory to better avoid being attacked by the Karelians."

It was indeed a small mistake to keep Rick at the end. He regretted not asking them to hand over a group of men to serve as servants in the first place.

A new city, a group of immigrants, a hundred servant soldiers.

These three things can be implemented by the Suomi people, and Uko briefly discussed with his friends, and they all felt that the request of Chief Ross was also beneficial to him.

If you simply fight for the Russ, who doesn't worry that you will be killed by unknown enemies first as a consumable?

If his commander was that Jeflo, the situation would be completely different. The Suomi people’s life is always monotonous and simple. They feel that Yevlo, who has been wandering in the Varangian society for 20 years, is still his own tribe. Based on this relationship, serving as a servant of the Russian army is a choice.

Because there are some bold young people in the Suomi society, since a Jeflo can get along well and drink with the young leader of Rus, why can't he do it?

Everything was ready the next day.

On the long and narrow lake, a Ross fleet is ready to go!

The dragon-head warship is guarding the Mercury, and behind the fleet there is an army of Suomi canoes.

The military conflict between the two sides has disappeared. This time the Suomi people followed the Rus closely and wanted to go to the mouth of the river to build a new city Herminki that was not inferior to the trade fair on the island of the lake. According to the understanding of the Suomi people, that is their "Gem City".

Rurik stood on the highest stern deck. He looked around at will and looked at the long ships. In addition to his own soldiers, there were also a large number of women sitting in the center of the ship.

Five hundred Suomi girls are here. They are about to leave their hometown. After thinking about it, Rurik suddenly feels a little sad.

But for the Ross people, this trip is a triumphant triumph.

It must be June to return to Roseburg. Who would have thought that since the end of February when the ice and sea were frozen, the scientific people sent war warnings. After more than three months of continuous war, the land of the East has been conquered and the Finnish country under the control of Rose The posture exists.

People who have been fighting for a long time hope to return to Roseburg to rest, but rest is destined to be extravagant.

Everyone knows that even if they go back as early as possible, they won't be able to cultivate for long, because the Lord Duke has already issued the order.

The monarch's command will not be easily adjusted, the command is almost absolute! The conquest against wealthy Britain and the things that will inevitably show off under the eyes of the Danes on the way are all things that the Russ must do.

Mercury’s cabin was stuffed with leather. In addition to women and servant Suomi mercenaries, many long boats also placed a small amount of leather goods.

The material gains of this expedition, forced by the expansion of the situation, the Ross people are very rich, but a group of brothers escorted a large number of prisoners and captured them slowly northward. They should be able to walk back to Covenstad safely.

Seeing that everything was ready, the mast of the Mercury flew the flag of Ross.

Someone blew the horn, and the entire fleet began to move.

Two long boats with as many as 120 big oars paddled the water, pulling the Mercury laden with leather forward.

One after another dragon head warships were rowing at the same time, and the shocking scene deeply shocked the Suomi people in the rear. They followed the Ross people tremblingly, and soon discovered that their speed was still not as fast as them.

Is there a guide for this trip? The guide is Uko himself.

Many Suomi fishermen know the way to the southern sea, because there are some villages there, and the locals are also in the worry of the Suomi tribal alliance. They manage the work of boiling sea water and salt, and then transporting coarse salt to the lakes. In exchange for livestock and leather.

It can be said that the commercial channel that Rurik hopes to open has been used by Suomi for a long time, and the fleet is actually sailing on a route that Suomi people are very familiar with.

Gradually, a strange smell floated in the air with a hint of salty taste.

Rurik was so excited, all the Ross people realized that it was the breath of the ocean!

"The front is the sea." Uke took the trouble to show the way, and even now, there is indeed no need for a clear guide.

The water from the lakes is constantly being poured into the ocean, and the Ross fleet is walking in a fairly wide channel, which is deep enough, and the almost full-loaded Mercury sails normally.

There is no need to deliberately paddle, the river lifts the fleet to float to the sea peacefully.

Finally, everything turned into a broad sea and blue sky.

The sea has arrived! There was not much excitement to see him, Ruriek, seeing his subordinates and clansmen goodbye, everyone raised their hands high and cheered.

The fleet drifted quietly to the shallows offshore, and there were five very obvious outlying islands not far away.

"It's really strange. Why didn't anyone notice this estuary during the previous Sorgon voyages? Was it because the island was sheltered? Or because it was too small? At least in the future this place will first become a navigation relay station." Rurik dreamed of a wonderful In the picture, the Ross fleet can set off from Tombstone Island in the Åland Islands at the "North Baltic Crossroad", stop at Hermione for supplies, and finally rush all the way to Fort Novosibirsk at the mouth of the Neva River. Sailing does not have to be a multi-day wandering. There are multiple stops in the route. Isn't the safety of navigation also greatly improved?

The army landed on the shallows, and people lit campfires but stayed here for only one night.

As the sun sets, lazy people are busy eating jerky around the campfire.

Rurik stood with his hands on his back, accompanied by capable guards, on the flat sandy coast with great interest.

Uko stood beside him complimentingly.

"Uco."

"in."

"Look to the west." Rurik pointed at the setting sun where, a one-day or two-day voyage is our Rus’ tombstone island and our sea fortress. "

He pointed to the east again: "There is our Silla Fort, a huge city that is rapidly emerging. You Finns...well. The Suomi people exist in the gap between us Russ, and it is yours that is ruled by us. fate."

"Yes."

"How?" Rurik turned around again, the setting sun shining on his handsome face, how confident and even arrogant he was.

Uko's understanding of the world is really vague, and he doesn't know the geographic structure of Northern Europe. Since Chief Ross explained this way, he believes it.

Rurik said: "We are only leaving temporarily, and we will visit here every year in the future. You and your people must build a trading town, and Herminki must be built."

"Yes."

"Then let's start."

"Start? What do you mean?" Uke was taken aback.

"Don’t be surprised. It was I who planned the construction of the city, and I gave her a name, and I should also erect the first stake for the city. We dig a hole and step onto a wooden pole, and you will use this wood for the future. The center establishes a stronghold."

Rurik did what he said, and in the end he took a long-handled warhammer with his own hands, and symbolically slammed the wooden stakes placed in the muddy hole of the assault excavation as a foundation stone.

Although this is still a barren beach, looking at the sunset and seeing this wooden stake, Rurik seems to have seen a city surrounded by wooden walls, as well as a large number of ships docked at the pier, and even working fishing boats floating on the sea.

That is not a dream, it must be the reality soon!

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