Shilla Fort is completely equivalent to the captured Karelian women in another world. They are all imprisoned, followed by a unified purification.
They washed their bodies with soap and ate a lot of wheat, fish and salt to supplement their nutrition. Especially salt, this kind of "precious delicacies" directly stimulates everyone's mind, and the bottom-line sodium and potassium content in their blood rises rapidly.
After ten days of cultivation, the complexion of these women has changed significantly. It's like raising cattle and sheep can be sold, waiting for them to arrive.
They are not surprised that they will be betrayed. The most surprising thing is to enter the city of the Ross people to eat and drink every day. Although they don't understand, they won't let it go if they have the chance to eat and drink.
They all changed into new linen gowns, leather boots, leather jackets and leather caps on their heads.
They are commodities themselves, and their clothes are commodities, with the soap and the food they ate when they were transported back from Lake Onega, all of which are accountable.
Hearing that the prince wanted to sell female prisoners, the men and women of the city gathered in Fengshou Square to watch the grand occasion.
It is still the old rule, and those who have the right to buy these women must be Russians with some assets.
An adult and young woman is marked with a high price of one and a half pound silver coins. If the woman is still carrying a daughter, the price for both is two pounds.
As long as it is not a lazy idiot, a Slav farmer can definitely make up the money, not to mention the old Russ and other Vikings who have enjoyed the dividends of the war, a large number of people used the money.
The buyer is a current citizen, so if you get a woman, you must first become a slave and give birth to an heir. According to Viking tradition, slaves and maids are family members, and their status is basically equal to a tool of the master's birth, unless the master declares that she is a regular wife or is equal to the regular wife.
A wooden platform has been built, and all women are on the wooden platform. The venue was full of loud shouts, and the woman who was treated as a commodity was trapped with her hands and an iron ring around her neck.
This is the rule, showing their special identity, not just preventing them from escaping.
There were a lot of people making noise at the venue, and there were also many people who wanted to buy with money.
Those visiting merchants also want to buy some women, then resell them and buy them in Sweden to make the difference. As a result, the price given by the prince was too outrageous. Are these women with golden teeth in their mouths? There is also such a market in the Birka Bazaar in Mellaren, where the price of local female slaves is only half a pound of silver coins.
They think that Prince Ross is the big profiteer, and they are surprised that these Ross buyers are really willing to give money.
As many as two hundred Karelian female prisoners of various ages were digested by Shilla Fort. Regardless of whether the buyer wanted them to be slaves or concubines, their right to life is now protected by the Principality. They have become registered personnel and have the right to work in various workshops of the princes to earn remuneration.
As for the remaining four hundred people, these Slavic men from Novgorod in the south, especially the Slavic flag fighters, must be married.
Rurik just observes the grand occasion of the venue from a distance. In principle, he doesn't like this. It is the times that determine Rose needs this.
"The clansmen have become more." Lanna's hand couldn't help supporting Rurik's shoulder.
"how do you feel?"
"what…"
"I repeatedly let those black-haired dwarfs join us, what do you think?"
"Me? I don't feel anything. Just..."
"Don't like it?" Rurik asked warily.
"Some of them are too short, and it is said that the children born to such women are not tall."
"But you are tall." Lurik smiled and turned around and hugged Svetlana lightly.
Indeed, Svetlana is only half of her head short compared to the tall Rurik. Even so, she is much higher than Kagan, Prince Pechenegger.
The main problem with Kagan's lowness is that he has short legs, and because of horse riding, all Pechenegg warriors have some looped legs.
Svetlana had long legs and a rather slender figure. She is at the most charming age of a Slavic woman, her face is still a bit childish, and her body is fully grown up. It's this appearance that makes Rick the most attractive.
She is not the only one who was selected by the old Otto in the past as a Slavic "chaihuo girl", and now she is a complete female big eighteen change.
"Have you been here recently?" Rurik asked suddenly.
Lanna was still pretending not to understand, but her white face was already ruddy: "Which one?"
"That's it! You..."
She shook her head and asked, "So you count time?"
"I'm really calculating. Ah... I already fully understand your performance." After that, Liu Rick smiled.
In this way, Lanna confessed openly that the days that should have come for menstrual affairs have passed, and the fact that she should not come can only mean that the Crown Prince is already conceived in her womb.
Compared to Lanna's happiness, Rurik was happy, not ecstatic, as if everything was going according to plan.
Spring is not far away, and the large animals are beginning to restless.
Everyone is joking about that his prince is a tireless bull, that princes have yaxing, and the people are the same. In today's era, the efficiency of material production in the Principality of Russ has increased tenfold compared to the past. Sufficient materials have caused the people to increase their fertility.
The scale of Rose's baby boom continues to expand. This is the national fortune. It is Rurik himself that cannot be restricted by the decree. The only thing he can do is to step on the accelerator.
Recently there has been a major event, and the high priest of the principality has reached a critical moment.
Her belly is as big as a drum, and her short body is incomparably uncomfortable.
Now she needs the support of others to walk, and the lower priests said that the high priest must be a strong boy, and it must be that only a boy can toss her mother into this way.
Her due date is imminent, and the Great Temple of the Principality is lit up all night. The lower priests gathered together and prayed to the goddess Freya, who is in charge of fertility.
Rurik had taken her Lumia to the palace, so that she would stay honestly during this period, and invited the most experienced midwife in the city.
The kitchen began to prepare delicious meals, full of high-protein foods, Lurik prepared the confinement meal in advance, and everything was ready, waiting for Lu Mia to give birth.
She is giving birth for the second time, not to mention that she is short, and this body is quite strong. Women in this era have a greater probability of dying from emergencies caused by the dystocia of the first child, but by the second child, the probability of danger is extremely high.
Rurik knelt and sat on the scene, let Lumia grab her arm tightly, and encouraged her to work hard.
His concubine and concubine stayed in the room. They were to observe and prepare for the future. They were also assistants for the paternity.
A baby bursting and crying like an air defense siren made the dignified delivery room glow with enthusiastic laughter.
The Slav midwife announced excitedly that this was a boy, and Rurik also laughed.
"Okay. His name is Oleg!"
"But it's not the naming day." Lanna murmured.
"The naming day is the rule of the Slavs, I don't care. This kid is called Oleg, and his name was determined by God long before he was born."
Lumia relieved her burden, her strong obsession rushed to her head, she wanted to do it, and muttered: "Give me the child, let me see him. Ah, he has all his legs and feet, are they flawless?"
"Everything is well, I'll show you right away, the child has to wash off the blood first." Rülik comforted him.
Clean, warm and hot water to wash away the pink, wrinkled baby. His umbilical cord was cut off and immediately clamped by a wooden clamp. The remaining umbilical cord and basin left the mother's body, and Lumia's key parts were also washed by the other sisters.
The Principality of Russ has already had good surgical techniques. Its biggest feature and advantage is that it guarantees hygiene in this early era. It is used for mother and baby care and other tasks, and it naturally avoids many disasters.
The crying baby was wrapped in a soft wash cloth. He was still crying, and he was immediately quiet when he was sent to his mother's arms.
Lumia was so happy that she wanted to cry, she insisted on swaddling a glance lightly, and then she was satisfied.
The child closed his eyes and panted quietly, and the originally wrinkled skin is now becoming rounder.
"Like you, Rurik," she said.
"My son is naturally like me. This kid is Oleg, and he must be my war chief."
"War Chief... also good."
Within four hours, Lumia had already started nursing her baby. Rurik doesn't need to find a nurse for her child. Lumia is enough. She will be absent from the sacrificial work during this period.
Sure enough, the high priest gave birth to a son, whose name was Oleg Luriksson, or Ezra's name was Oleg Lulikovich.
This is another great male nobleman, and the first great nobleman who will certainly enjoy part of the power within the Duchy of Ross.
The news arrived in Novgorod with the messenger manipulating the reindeer sleigh, and the old Otto couple was also eager to look at the cub named Oleg.
"A female slave captured by you finally gave birth to a grandson. It seems that it was necessary for Rurik to be kind to her at that time." Niya couldn't help feeling about life when she learned the news.
Old Otto was happy and smiled bitterly at the same time, "For Lumia, Rurik dared to confront me with a sword. Also, Oleg will be the war chief. Before I die, maybe I can train him. ."
"It's better to train Regalaf first, this kid is also a king." Niya said and laughed in a hoarse voice.
Another piece of news came to Old Otto's ears only after Kai Kai.
The messenger first informed Rigus of the White Tree Manor of the secret, that the so-called Queen Svetlana may have been pregnant. Neither Rurik nor Lanna can be completely certain about this, unless Lanna's lower abdomen can be bulged.
Rigus can’t control so much. There is suspected news. After all, Rurik is as strong as his father back then, and his little daughter has reached the age that any Slavic woman can conceive. Nothing is strange.
Whether Lanna gave birth to boys or girls, White Tree Manor gained absolute political advantage because of this child.
In this way, the family, as the first relative of the duchy, can smoothly become the top nobility of the duchy.
The old man Rigus, who seems to be unhurried, his goal is further achieved, he is looking forward to his grandson alive to see his grandson grow up. Although this is a luxury.
The news reached the old Otto but made him a little angry, he was both angry and happy. He was not in a hurry, because spring was coming, and he had to come back as soon as the spring plowing arrived at Rurik.
Rurik will participate in the Spring Equinox Sacrifice at Shilla Fort on March 28th of the Julian calendar, which is also a traditional sailing festival for the Rus people.
Because the sea has substantially thawed, a large amount of ice has been washed into the Gulf of Finland by the Neva River, and spring here comes earlier.
By the time the ritual began, the red pine from which the snow had faded was already exposing new buds, and the earth became extremely muddy, which made everyone complain, which highlighted the importance of building hardened ground.
The reindeer sleigh has been able to retire temporarily, and vehicles and ships have begun to travel together.
The guest merchant who bought a large amount of cheap leather paid another departure tax, rushed to the Gulf of Finland, and rushed westward towards the mouth of Lake Mälaren.
The Rus, Slavs, and Suomi people are all agitated. After completing the spring rituals, everyone is about to start spring plowing.
Lumia has finished her confinement, she once again presided over the sacrifice with an antler helmet on her head.
The high priest who disappeared for more than a month is back!
She personally announced the good luck, and ordered the lower priests to hold the Weng containing the sacrificed deer blood, and smear the deer blood everywhere on the boat deliberately washing the beach.
This is considered to be the newly added ceremonial content this year, which has been well received by various ship owners. The unpredictable situation above the sea, people need some mysterious power to protect their peace. Wiping the hull with deer blood is equivalent to opening up, and the owner's heart is settled.
Of course, money is also required for this service, otherwise would the priests be in vain?
Rurik asked for 20 silver coins for the "Blessing of Deer Blood", not to mention that these merchants were really willing to give it.
On the day of the Spring High Priest, the Shilla Fort Shipyard launched as many as four standard armed cargo ships. It is smaller than a sail destroyer and larger than a traditional cargo ship.
Two of them were leased to Ragnar, and the naming rights were also in Ragnar's hands. The subsequent robbery was as he liked. But his people, especially the girls and children, continue to stay in Novgorod! This is surveillance. Ragnar understands but doesn't oppose it. He is even very satisfied with this. First, he has no intention of conflicting with Rose, and second, the female relatives can make wealth.
Theoretically, Ragnar could now maneuver the new ship all the way west to avenge his enemy, King Horlick of Denmark. He did not rush to do so, but first took his brother to complete the inland water trial.
A large number of people will return to Novgorod, and all the horses will board the ship and head south.
The Ross Fleet descended south, rowing a long boat to tow it all the way, passing the Neva River and into the Volkhov River.
The huge fleet entered Lake Ilmen in the wet season and arrived at the loyal Novgorod.
Lumia is holding her son Oleg and her daughter Velika here! Carlotta also came with his son Karl I.
A vote of top nobles arrived in Novgorod, and Svetlana's pregnancy was already firmly established, although it was still not obvious, her biological mother could confirm this fact.
This incident made Rigus so happy that he drank vodka spirits directly, and Medvedt was also ecstatic for his sister.
The joy of the people in White Tree Manor is written on their faces, and they are also actively acting because spring plowing is about to begin.
But spring plowing began with a stubby spring rain. Although the muddy ground was even more muddy, the rain stopped and the weather continued to be good. What was surprising was that the temperature was soaring, and many timber-cutting Ross and Danish strong men had already gone shirtless.
Kagan was rectifying his own soldiers and horses, bundling the bundles of Rose leather and floral cloth, and he bought some reindeer as a tool for soliciting goods.
He regretted that he brought too few horses and Rose bought too many supplies, even so he still had to go home quickly.
They decided to take a woman to ride a horse, pull the deer with one hand, wandering back to the grassland, this will be a three-month expedition, UU reading everyone is full of confidence.
Because they did not go south by themselves, and the messengers of the Slavs of Kiev who had entered Novgorod a long time ago, they also returned home on their pony. Marcus Sakoy bought a batch of Ross goods, not only took it back to open eyes to the people of his hometown, but also made business with the leader.
They had already set off first. For this reason, Rurik and his Pechenegger brothers had a good meal and finally they gave away as many as twenty glass bottles of spirits for nothing. The so-called another batch was given to Pechenegg. Khan’s special gift.
Soon after they leave, Ragnar will also leave with his chosen brother.
Spring has arrived, and it's time for the marine heroes to be dispatched. Ragnar selected sixty subordinates and merged with the first royal pirate Spuyut to form a pirate fleet rushing to the West Baltic Sea. As for the plan to set up a camp in Gotland for the time being shelved, Ragnar thought rationally and made Saaremaa the base of operations.
But this year, the Russ army will still not fight against the strong enemy according to Leurik's plan, and the group of mares from the cavalry left to start conceiving. Lurik still has to be busy with production work and actively accumulate strength. No, he has already personally gone to the farmland, and initially set an example for the spring ploughing in 838.
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