Chapter 324: Gould meets the mighty Mellaren tribe...
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The short summer in Northern Europe should come to an end in mid-August.
The climate is no longer warm, and a rain that swept the entire region suddenly pulled the supposedly slow-cooling climate into autumn. When the temperature dropped, it was difficult to get up. When the rain stopped, Gould, who was in the south, got up and stood on his island in the early morning, and he could clearly perceive the coolness and the hidden worries that this coolness brings.
Summer is over!
In the past three months or so, he carried a lot of goods from Roseburg and made a lot of money at the market in Mälaren.
To his surprise, the leader of Mellaren, Olegin, who has always been regarded as harsh by the world, is now willing to spend a lot of money to buy leather. Olekin was "mopping up" the leather sold in the entire bazaar. Due to his power and financial resources, the various leather vendors sold out the goods in a short period of time.
The leader personally went off, forcing a large number of ordinary people interested in buying high-quality leather to lose the right to choose. They grasped the limited silver coins that had to be deformed in their hands, and they were faced with the few remaining products, whose prices were rather exaggerated. Some people are willing to buy the last inferior leather. For ordinary people, if they can't get linen, they can only rely on leather. They have shame and need to repair or make new shame.
Shame? Maybe Olegin has become a little shameless in the hearts of the people.
He actually asked for more tribute from all the professional merchants of the Mellaren tribe! He also adopted a noun "tax" for this behavior. In this way, the merchants in the market, even if they are selling Norwegians who have taken slaves from unknown places, as long as they are doing business, they have to pay a "tax" in addition to paying a land rent.
"Oh, things are getting interesting. Tax? Is the tribute going to increase?"
Gould didn’t understand how they knew the word “tax”. As a result, he saw that Olekin was trying to find more anointing from his people, how to manipulate the “tax”. know.
But what does this have to do with yourself?
At least for now, Olekin's request for "tax" is limited to the Melaren tribe. For other tribes, the old method is still the same, that is, as long as they don't set up stalls on the shore, they don't need to hand in even a copper coin tribute.
The Gould family never needs to go ashore to operate. He and his eldest son set up a stall on Gould Island, which they control, and customers will naturally come by boat.
Of course, the customers included the messengers sent by Oleg.
It was a group of money-spending guys. They came with real money and bought Gould's goods. Obviously, they were all prepared for this kind of behavior.
Soap, leather, and some ironware were all bought by these living messengers.
Especially the colorful glassware with beautiful workmanship, and the spirits stored in clear glass bottles. They shocked the messenger and also the shocking leader Olegin.
At the beginning of June, Gould's stock of goods was basically sold out.
The gross profit of revenue is no less than 50,000 silver coins, and the net profit of which is amazing. In other words, Gould Island suddenly added a huge amount of 500 pounds of silver in a short time.
He Gould is Rurik's royal dealer, and he is like this now, and he should continue to do so in the future. For him, backed by the strength of the Ross people, Gould is more confident in doing business. He is not afraid that the Mellaren people will be disadvantageous to him, especially in the current situation. He increasingly feels that he can open up a brand new business in trade. field.
what is that?
For the greater benefit, Chief Ross should have a face-to-face deal with Chief Mellaren.
In July, Lake Mälaren is busiest.
Fishermen from the mouth of the lake encountered a large number of Ross fishing boats going south to fish, and some exciting news also spread throughout Lake Mälaren.
The Russ have indeed built a camp on a barren island opposite the entrance to the sea, and the Russ army is attacking the Gotland!
Isn’t that exciting news?
The Ostara tribe was destroyed, and a large number of allied tribes in the south were forced to move to the north. The efforts of the sub-tribal alliance to expand southward encountered serious setbacks when Olekin was the leader.
Who would have thought that when people were in grief and indignation, they would still escape the "traitor" Ross people in the north. They had never forgotten that they were part of the alliance, and they were even brave by the strongest Mellaren.
Public opinion is fermenting more and more. While a large number of Melalen people praised the feat of the Ross people, they also secretly belittled Olegin's counsel.
This Olegin is not only horrible, but also bad. He is a greedy guy who only wants to expand his strength.
People use swear words to express their aggrieved aggrievedness, but is that really the case?
The reason why he is the leader is to be responsible for the entire alliance.
Over the years, Olekin’s understanding of the Ross people is that these “traitors” who went to the north provided a large amount of leather every year, and a group of merchants also went to the north every year. It is said that Rurik, a **** descended from the sky, is said to be a **** from the Rus. According to the legend, the story has become even more bizarre when it comes out of the mouth of the merchants.
After all, Otto’s name is similar in pronunciation to the great **** Odin, whom people admire.
This is good. People need to get some chatting resources in their boring lives. Now that the chatting resources are coming, people are starting to ridicule that Rurik is the "son of the great god" and the "descendant Asgard god", the person who said it. The authenticity of Yiduo's stories becomes more and more intense.
Olekin didn't believe these rumors at first, but he couldn't help but beware.
The fact is that in the past two years, the sales volume of leather, which is a traditional commodity, has continued to increase. It has not only set new heights repeatedly, but also has excellent quality. Not only that, once some rare objects, the Ross people can actually take them out, and the prices they put forward are no longer extremely expensive.
Glassware, soap, and the burnable spirits in glass bottles.
After drinking the burning wine, he felt the feeling of a fire in his stomach. When he was sober after the hangover, he even claimed to the people around him that his soul had escaped from the sex.
The meticulous work arranged in Roseburg disguised as a businessman to inquire about the news claimed that all the changes came from that Rurik.
He described what he saw and heard carefully, but many things seemed to Olegin to be really great stories.
One boy dominates hundreds of children and even invites them to dinner.
What other bows made of iron, how is this possible?
It is impossible for Olegin to believe that what he said is true. However, the Rus people’s demand for money from a guest merchant aroused his strong interest. This is the "tax". Olegin, the leader of Mellaren, he Do the same.
The understanding of the Ruths has deepened. During this year's trade, Olekin also learned that the Gould family, who was originally Anklas, had become a Russ.
Things have become very subtle!
Gould had an opinion on Olekin, after all, he has a heavy responsibility. In order to complete the task, getting the support of Chief Mälaren himself is a clear shortcut.
Where is Olekin? He is eager to learn more about the Ross people, and he is eager to establish a close relationship with the other's leader. In the past, he had nothing to do with the Ross people. As long as the Mälaren people controlled the vast lakes and the agriculture and animal husbandry of the Svealand Plain, everything would be peaceful. Now, in the face of increasingly serious war threats, he needs to fight for more military power for himself in the great war that will break out in the future.
Both parties have strong demands for contact, so they will once again set foot on Gould's Road's messenger to inform the leader of Gould's wishes, which is exactly the affirmation of Gould without thinking.
Time has entered August, but the vast farmland reclaimed along the lake controlled by the Mälaren tribe has become very delicate, or rather stressful.
Although some people plant early-maturing oat varieties, more people plant traditional varieties.
In normal times, the Mellaren people planted at the end of March or early April, and the oats began to be harvested in mid-August.
The sowing date was forced to be one month late due to the sudden extension of winter. The seedlings that were supposed to be the heading stage are still green.
Gould intended to meet Olegin as agreed, but a continuous rain overwhelmed all his plans.
Once the weather has rained and the weather has cooled down, the agreed affairs should also be implemented.
A small boat leaves Gould Island, and the most distinguished persons on the boat are Gould in costume and his eldest son Snoreva.
As the ship drew ashore, the two, accompanied by ten mercenaries (taking care of the oarsmen), went straight to the Olekin's mansion surrounded by wooden walls.
Thick oak forms a solid wall. Each piece of wood is tightly bound by hemp rope, and its top is cut with a sharp blade to prevent outsiders from entering.
"Dad, this is their house? That Olekin is separated from his people."
"Hey, he is worried that his wealth and power will be eaten up by his people." Gould sighed.
"Is a fence necessary?"
"You... why would you ask such a stupid topic?"
"but."
Gould's big, fat hands patted the head of the eldest son who was also fat and big eared: "Fool, of course the strong must be separated from the poor."
"But Rurik..."
"Oh? What do you think of him?"
"He... he is a kind person, he eats and lives with those lowly people, he is a good person."
"Good guy?" Gould wanted to laugh but felt out of place. "Rurik is an adult, and you are a child. What is his kindness? His name is to buy people's hearts. Compared to the Oleg we want to meet, Rurik knows how to be a leader."
At first, Gould did feel that Rurik was a bit too kind, but after the kid went through a war, many things did change. Rurik, he has been unscrupulous in order to get the money, and even asked Oleg to follow suit.
While the two were waiting, the messenger sent by Olegin pushed open the wooden door, nodded and bowed to face the two distinguished men in their clothes, and asked to enter Olegin's mansion.
The dirt road outside the wall is the same inside the wall.
Gould looked left and right. It was indeed the first time in his life that he entered the territory of Olegin. He didn't expect to enter it, but what he saw was a simple sight.
It was a building made up of a large amount of wood. Only one house was the tallest, and it was directly visible from the outside of the wall. It is a cone-shaped building, but there is no wooden floor in it.
"Unexpectedly, the noble fellow would still be willing to sleep on the ground?"
Gould was a bit speechless. He and his eldest son did not have any mercenary guards, and followed the guide straight to the simple hall, which is the tallest building.
The wooden door was pulled open, and a thin-looking guy was sitting on a low chair wrapped in bear skin. By his side, there were some wives, concubines and servants, but not a single armed warrior.
There are a large number of wooden steps on the wooden wall, on which a large bronze lamp holder is placed. Especially the chain was hung from the ceiling, and a chandelier was shining, so that the room would not be too dim.
The main hall is only dry ground, some of which are flattened stones, some leather is placed on it, and there is also a large amount of leather on the ground, which is obviously for people to sit on.
"You are Gould? Oh, depending on your dress, you are indeed a noble person."
As usual, Gould and the eldest son held the heart with their right hands and bowed slightly. He had heard of Olekin's appearance and knew that it was a thin man.
"Dear Chief Mellaren, I am indeed Gould. The weather is really bad, and it has delayed our meeting. I apologize to you."
"It doesn't matter." Olekin waved his hand, and at the same time, the wives, concubines and waiters retired with interest.
In a short period of time, Gould realized that in the huge hall, there were only three of himself, his eldest son, and Olegin. While things became very subtle, Gould also realized that I am afraid that today's meeting will be very secretive for both parties.
"The noble leader..."
Gould asked tentatively about his sexual desires, but Olekin went straight to the subject: "My friend, I like the Ross products you sell very much. Perhaps you already know some of the reasons why I invited you to come, and I also learned that you have already Become a Roth. Hurry up! I want to know more about the Roth."
"Ah! Is that why you asked me to meet?"
"Of course! Tell me quickly, and all your demands, as long as they are reasonable, I will also satisfy you."
Gould's question was asked knowingly, and he was prepared for it. It's just that he didn't expect that Olegin was also very active, even this man who was significantly thinner than the leader of Biros, Otto, seemed more urgent in his attitude.
Under the delicate situation, Gould abruptly assumed the role of "Foreign Minister" of Rurik. To safeguard the interests of the Rus people is to safeguard the interests of the family.
On this issue, Gould knew he had to be precise.
He has already prepared some speech skills. While touting the strength of the Rus, he also deliberately preserved many things, such as the conquest of the "Eastern Land" by the Rus, and the construction of Shilla Fort and Elon Olava. Fort and so on.
Of course, there are some things that cannot be concealed, and that is about the Russ and leader Otto going to Novgorod in the far east to ask for tribute, which has been implemented for decades and cannot be hidden at all.
This is not surprising to Olegin, and he has no reason to take the tribesmen on large-scale expeditions to ask for tribute. He only needs to ask for tributes from the tribesmen who are farming and fishing.
After all, compared to the Ross people~www.novelhall.com~Merlaren people and all the people living in the Svealand Plain, they can rely on growing wheat, growing vegetables, fishing for fish in the lake, and raising livestock on small flatlands. They are satisfied. There is a certain surplus while owning demand. They have self-awareness and even can't beat the powerful Danes, so they will defend their territories and tentatively expand the grazing pastures and arable land.
For them, the times have really changed. Although they were all Viking tribes, Mellaren's expansion ambitions were gradually diluted by the stable life of farming.
Gould wants to show that the strength of the Roths is "not to be underestimated", but also to show that the Roths are very keen on trade, but also to reflect the barrenness of Roseburg, and take the opportunity to praise the Mellaren people for sitting on a treasured land of geomantic omen. . He just ignores the expansion of the Ross people, and the ambitions of Otto and Rurik.
In Gould's description, Rurik is a smart boy, but he is not a "son of the god" in the legend. Otto is also a courageous leader and a fierce pirate.
There is a big discrepancy between Gould’s description and detailed description. Olekin would rather believe Gould’s statement, because in this set of rhetoric, all the bizarre legends about the Ros people are completely interpreted as exaggerations of facts. Make Olekin feel more credible. They are just ordinary people who are better than ordinary people. Rumors are rumors after all, and Olekin let out a sigh of relief.
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The short summer in Northern Europe should come to an end in mid-August.
The climate is no longer warm, and a rain that swept the entire region suddenly pulled the supposedly slow-cooling climate into autumn. When the temperature dropped, it was difficult to get up. When the rain stopped, Gould, who was in the south, got up and stood on his island in the early morning, and he could clearly perceive the coolness and the hidden worries that this coolness brings.
Summer is over!
In the past three months or so, he carried a lot of goods from Roseburg and made a lot of money at the market in Mälaren.
To his surprise, the leader of Mellaren, Olegin, who has always been regarded as harsh by the world, is now willing to spend a lot of money to buy leather. Olekin was "mopping up" the leather sold in the entire bazaar. Due to his power and financial resources, the various leather vendors sold out the goods in a short period of time.
The leader personally went off, forcing a large number of ordinary people interested in buying high-quality leather to lose the right to choose. They grasped the limited silver coins that had to be deformed in their hands, and they were faced with the few remaining products, whose prices were rather exaggerated. Some people are willing to buy the last inferior leather. For ordinary people, if they can't get linen, they can only rely on leather. They have shame and need to repair or make new shame.
Shame? Maybe Olegin has become a little shameless in the hearts of the people.
He actually asked for more tribute from all the professional merchants of the Mellaren tribe! He also adopted a noun "tax" for this behavior. In this way, the merchants in the market, even if they are selling Norwegians who have taken slaves from unknown places, as long as they are doing business, they have to pay a "tax" in addition to paying a land rent.
"Oh, things are getting interesting. Tax? Is the tribute going to increase?"
Gould didn’t understand how they knew the word “tax”. As a result, he saw that Olekin was trying to find more anointing from his people, how to manipulate the “tax”. know.
But what does this have to do with yourself?
At least for now, Olekin's request for "tax" is limited to the Melaren tribe. For other tribes, the old method is still the same, that is, as long as they don't set up stalls on the shore, they don't need to hand in even a copper coin tribute.
The Gould family never needs to go ashore to operate. He and his eldest son set up a stall on Gould Island, which they control, and customers will naturally come by boat.
Of course, the customers included the messengers sent by Oleg.
It was a group of money-spending guys. They came with real money and bought Gould's goods. Obviously, they were all prepared for this kind of behavior.
Soap, leather, and some ironware were all bought by these living messengers.
Especially the colorful glassware with beautiful workmanship, and the spirits stored in clear glass bottles. They shocked the messenger and also the shocking leader Olegin.
At the beginning of June, Gould's stock of goods was basically sold out.
The gross profit of revenue is no less than 50,000 silver coins, and the net profit of which is amazing. In other words, Gould Island suddenly added a huge amount of 500 pounds of silver in a short time.
He Gould is Rurik's royal dealer, and he is like this now, and he should continue to do so in the future. For him, backed by the strength of the Ross people, Gould is more confident in doing business. He is not afraid that the Mellaren people will be disadvantageous to him, especially in the current situation. He increasingly feels that he can open up a brand new business in trade. field.
what is that?
For the greater benefit, Chief Ross should have a face-to-face deal with Chief Mellaren.
In July, Lake Mälaren is busiest.
Fishermen from the mouth of the lake encountered a large number of Ross fishing boats going south to fish, and some exciting news also spread throughout Lake Mälaren.
The Russ have indeed built a camp on a barren island opposite the entrance to the sea, and the Russ army is attacking the Gotland!
Isn’t that exciting news?
The Ostara tribe was destroyed, and a large number of allied tribes in the south were forced to move to the north. The efforts of the sub-tribal alliance to expand southward encountered serious setbacks when Olekin was the leader.
Who would have thought that when people were in grief and indignation, they would still escape the "traitor" Ross people in the north. They had never forgotten that they were part of the alliance, and they were even brave by the strongest Mellaren.
Public opinion is fermenting more and more. While a large number of Melalen people praised the feat of the Ross people, they also secretly belittled Olegin's counsel.
This Olegin is not only horrible, but also bad. He is a greedy guy who only wants to expand his strength.
People use swear words to express their aggrieved aggrievedness, but is that really the case?
The reason why he is the leader is to be responsible for the entire alliance.
Over the years, Olekin’s understanding of the Ross people is that these “traitors” who went to the north provided a large amount of leather every year, and a group of merchants also went to the north every year. It is said that Rurik, a **** descended from the sky, is said to be a **** from the Rus. According to the legend, the story has become even more bizarre when it comes out of the mouth of the merchants.
After all, Otto’s name is similar in pronunciation to the great **** Odin, whom people admire.
This is good. People need to get some chatting resources in their boring lives. Now that the chatting resources are coming, people are starting to ridicule that Rurik is the "son of the great god" and the "descendant Asgard god", the person who said it. The authenticity of Yiduo's stories becomes more and more intense.
Olekin didn't believe these rumors at first, but he couldn't help but beware.
The fact is that in the past two years, the sales volume of leather, which is a traditional commodity, has continued to increase. It has not only set new heights repeatedly, but also has excellent quality. Not only that, once some rare objects, the Ross people can actually take them out, and the prices they put forward are no longer extremely expensive.
Glassware, soap, and the burnable spirits in glass bottles.
After drinking the burning wine, he felt the feeling of a fire in his stomach. When he was sober after the hangover, he even claimed to the people around him that his soul had escaped from the sex.
The meticulous work arranged in Roseburg disguised as a businessman to inquire about the news claimed that all the changes came from that Rurik.
He described what he saw and heard carefully, but many things seemed to Olegin to be really great stories.
One boy dominates hundreds of children and even invites them to dinner.
What other bows made of iron, how is this possible?
It is impossible for Olegin to believe that what he said is true. However, the Rus people’s demand for money from a guest merchant aroused his strong interest. This is the "tax". Olegin, the leader of Mellaren, he Do the same.
The understanding of the Ruths has deepened. During this year's trade, Olekin also learned that the Gould family, who was originally Anklas, had become a Russ.
Things have become very subtle!
Gould had an opinion on Olekin, after all, he has a heavy responsibility. In order to complete the task, getting the support of Chief Mälaren himself is a clear shortcut.
Where is Olekin? He is eager to learn more about the Ross people, and he is eager to establish a close relationship with the other's leader. In the past, he had nothing to do with the Ross people. As long as the Mälaren people controlled the vast lakes and the agriculture and animal husbandry of the Svealand Plain, everything would be peaceful. Now, in the face of increasingly serious war threats, he needs to fight for more military power for himself in the great war that will break out in the future.
Both parties have strong demands for contact, so they will once again set foot on Gould's Road's messenger to inform the leader of Gould's wishes, which is exactly the affirmation of Gould without thinking.
Time has entered August, but the vast farmland reclaimed along the lake controlled by the Mälaren tribe has become very delicate, or rather stressful.
Although some people plant early-maturing oat varieties, more people plant traditional varieties.
In normal times, the Mellaren people planted at the end of March or early April, and the oats began to be harvested in mid-August.
The sowing date was forced to be one month late due to the sudden extension of winter. The seedlings that were supposed to be the heading stage are still green.
Gould intended to meet Olegin as agreed, but a continuous rain overwhelmed all his plans.
Once the weather has rained and the weather has cooled down, the agreed affairs should also be implemented.
A small boat leaves Gould Island, and the most distinguished persons on the boat are Gould in costume and his eldest son Snoreva.
As the ship drew ashore, the two, accompanied by ten mercenaries (taking care of the oarsmen), went straight to the Olekin's mansion surrounded by wooden walls.
Thick oak forms a solid wall. Each piece of wood is tightly bound by hemp rope, and its top is cut with a sharp blade to prevent outsiders from entering.
"Dad, this is their house? That Olekin is separated from his people."
"Hey, he is worried that his wealth and power will be eaten up by his people." Gould sighed.
"Is a fence necessary?"
"You... why would you ask such a stupid topic?"
"but."
Gould's big, fat hands patted the head of the eldest son who was also fat and big eared: "Fool, of course the strong must be separated from the poor."
"But Rurik..."
"Oh? What do you think of him?"
"He... he is a kind person, he eats and lives with those lowly people, he is a good person."
"Good guy?" Gould wanted to laugh but felt out of place. "Rurik is an adult, and you are a child. What is his kindness? His name is to buy people's hearts. Compared to the Oleg we want to meet, Rurik knows how to be a leader."
At first, Gould did feel that Rurik was a bit too kind, but after the kid went through a war, many things did change. Rurik, he has been unscrupulous in order to get the money, and even asked Oleg to follow suit.
While the two were waiting, the messenger sent by Olegin pushed open the wooden door, nodded and bowed to face the two distinguished men in their clothes, and asked to enter Olegin's mansion.
The dirt road outside the wall is the same inside the wall.
Gould looked left and right. It was indeed the first time in his life that he entered the territory of Olegin. He didn't expect to enter it, but what he saw was a simple sight.
It was a building made up of a large amount of wood. Only one house was the tallest, and it was directly visible from the outside of the wall. It is a cone-shaped building, but there is no wooden floor in it.
"Unexpectedly, the noble fellow would still be willing to sleep on the ground?"
Gould was a bit speechless. He and his eldest son did not have any mercenary guards, and followed the guide straight to the simple hall, which is the tallest building.
The wooden door was pulled open, and a thin-looking guy was sitting on a low chair wrapped in bear skin. By his side, there were some wives, concubines and servants, but not a single armed warrior.
There are a large number of wooden steps on the wooden wall, on which a large bronze lamp holder is placed. Especially the chain was hung from the ceiling, and a chandelier was shining, so that the room would not be too dim.
The main hall is only dry ground, some of which are flattened stones, some leather is placed on it, and there is also a large amount of leather on the ground, which is obviously for people to sit on.
"You are Gould? Oh, depending on your dress, you are indeed a noble person."
As usual, Gould and the eldest son held the heart with their right hands and bowed slightly. He had heard of Olekin's appearance and knew that it was a thin man.
"Dear Chief Mellaren, I am indeed Gould. The weather is really bad, and it has delayed our meeting. I apologize to you."
"It doesn't matter." Olekin waved his hand, and at the same time, the wives, concubines and waiters retired with interest.
In a short period of time, Gould realized that in the huge hall, there were only three of himself, his eldest son, and Olegin. While things became very subtle, Gould also realized that I am afraid that today's meeting will be very secretive for both parties.
"The noble leader..."
Gould asked tentatively about his sexual desires, but Olekin went straight to the subject: "My friend, I like the Ross products you sell very much. Perhaps you already know some of the reasons why I invited you to come, and I also learned that you have already Become a Roth. Hurry up! I want to know more about the Roth."
"Ah! Is that why you asked me to meet?"
"Of course! Tell me quickly, and all your demands, as long as they are reasonable, I will also satisfy you."
Gould's question was asked knowingly, and he was prepared for it. It's just that he didn't expect that Olegin was also very active, even this man who was significantly thinner than the leader of Biros, Otto, seemed more urgent in his attitude.
Under the delicate situation, Gould abruptly assumed the role of "Foreign Minister" of Rurik. To safeguard the interests of the Rus people is to safeguard the interests of the family.
On this issue, Gould knew he had to be precise.
He has already prepared some speech skills. While touting the strength of the Rus, he also deliberately preserved many things, such as the conquest of the "Eastern Land" by the Rus, and the construction of Shilla Fort and Elon Olava. Fort and so on.
Of course, there are some things that cannot be concealed, and that is about the Russ and leader Otto going to Novgorod in the far east to ask for tribute, which has been implemented for decades and cannot be hidden at all.
This is not surprising to Olegin, and he has no reason to take the tribesmen on large-scale expeditions to ask for tribute. He only needs to ask for tributes from the tribesmen who are farming and fishing.
After all, compared to the Ross people~www.novelhall.com~Merlaren people and all the people living in the Svealand Plain, they can rely on growing wheat, growing vegetables, fishing for fish in the lake, and raising livestock on small flatlands. They are satisfied. There is a certain surplus while owning demand. They have self-awareness and even can't beat the powerful Danes, so they will defend their territories and tentatively expand the grazing pastures and arable land.
For them, the times have really changed. Although they were all Viking tribes, Mellaren's expansion ambitions were gradually diluted by the stable life of farming.
Gould wants to show that the strength of the Roths is "not to be underestimated", but also to show that the Roths are very keen on trade, but also to reflect the barrenness of Roseburg, and take the opportunity to praise the Mellaren people for sitting on a treasured land of geomantic omen. . He just ignores the expansion of the Ross people, and the ambitions of Otto and Rurik.
In Gould's description, Rurik is a smart boy, but he is not a "son of the god" in the legend. Otto is also a courageous leader and a fierce pirate.
There is a big discrepancy between Gould’s description and detailed description. Olekin would rather believe Gould’s statement, because in this set of rhetoric, all the bizarre legends about the Ros people are completely interpreted as exaggerations of facts. Make Olekin feel more credible. They are just ordinary people who are better than ordinary people. Rumors are rumors after all, and Olekin let out a sigh of relief.
The short summer in Northern Europe should come to an end in mid-August.The climate is no longer warm, and a rain that swept the entire region suddenly pulled the supposedly slow-cooling climate into autumn. When the temperature dropped, it was difficult to get up. When the rain stopped, Gould, who was in the south, got up and stood on his island in the early morning, and he could clearly perceive the coolness and the hidden worries that this coolness brings.Summer is over!In the past three months or so, he carried a lot of goods from Roseburg and made a lot of money at the market in Mlaren.To his surprise, the leader of Mellaren, Olegin, who has always been regarded as harsh by the world, is now willing to spend a lot of money to buy leather. Olekin was "mopping up" the leather sold in the entire bazaar. Due to his power and financial resources, the various leather vendors sold out the goods in a short period of time.The leader personally went off, forcing a large number of ordinary people interested in buying high-quality leather to lose the right to choose. They grasped the limited silver coins that had to be deformed in their hands, and they were faced with the few remaining products, whose prices were rather exaggerated. Some people are willing to buy the last inferior leather. For ordinary people, if they can't get linen, they can only rely on leather. They have shame and need to repair or make new shame.Shame? Maybe Olegin has become a little shameless in the hearts of the people.He actually asked for more tribute from all the professional merchants of the Mellaren tribe! He also adopted a noun "tax" for this behavior. In this way, the merchants in the market, even if they are selling Norwegians who have taken slaves from unknown places, as long as they are doing business, they have to pay a "tax" in addition to paying a land rent."Oh, things are getting interesting. Tax? Is the tribute going to increase?"Gould didn't understand how they knew the word tax. As a result, he saw that Olekin was trying to find more anointing from his people, how to manipulate the tax. know.But what does this have to do with yourself?At least for now, Olekin's request for "tax" is limited to the Melaren tribe. For other tribes, the old method is still the same, that is, as long as they don't set up stalls on the shore, they don't need to hand in even a copper coin tribute.The Gould family never needs to go ashore to operate. He and his eldest son set up a stall on Gould Island, which they control, and customers will naturally come by boat.Of course, the customers included the messengers sent by Oleg.It was a group of money-spending guys. They came with real money and bought Gould's goods. Obviously, they were all prepared for this kind of behavior.Soap, leather, and some ironware were all bought by these living messengers.Especially the colorful glassware with beautiful workmanship, and the spirits stored in clear glass bottles. They shocked the messenger and also the shocking leader Olegin.At the beginning of June, Gould's stock of goods was basically sold out.The gross profit of revenue is no less than 50,000 silver coins, and the net profit of which is amazing. In other words, Gould Island suddenly added a huge amount of 500 pounds of silver in a short time.He Gould is Rurik's royal dealer, and he is like this now, and he should continue to do so in the future. For him, backed by the strength of the Ross people, Gould is more confident in doing business. He is not afraid that the Mellaren people will be disadvantageous to him, especially in the current situation. He increasingly feels that he can open up a brand new business in trade. field.what is that?For the greater benefit, Chief Ross should have a face-to-face deal with Chief Mellaren.In July, Lake Mlaren is busiest.Fishermen from the mouth of the lake encountered a large number of Ross fishing boats going south to fish, and some exciting news also spread throughout Lake Mlaren.The Russ have indeed built a camp on a barren island opposite the entrance to the sea, and the Russ army is attacking the Gotland!Isn't that exciting news?The Ostara tribe was destroyed, and a large number of allied tribes in the south were forced to move to the north. The efforts of the sub-tribal alliance to expand southward encountered serious setbacks when Olekin was the leader.Who would have thought that when people were in grief and indignation, they would still escape the "traitor" Ross people in the north. They had never forgotten that they were part of the alliance, and they were even brave by the strongest Mellaren.Public opinion is fermenting more and more. While a large number of Melalen people praised the feat of the Ross people, they also secretly belittled Olegin's counsel.This Olegin is not only horrible, but also bad. He is a greedy guy who only wants to expand his strength.People use swear words to express their aggrieved aggrievedness, but is that really the case?The reason why he is the leader is to be responsible for the entire alliance.Over the years, Olekin's understanding of the Ross people is that these traitors who went to the north provided a large amount of leather every year, and a group of merchants also went to the north every year. It is said that Rurik, a **** descended from the sky, is said to be a **** from the Rus. According to the legend, the story has become even more bizarre when it comes out of the mouth of the merchants.After all, Otto's name is similar in pronunciation to the great **** Odin, whom people admire.This is good. People need to get some chatting resources in their boring lives. Now that the chatting resources are coming, people are starting to ridicule that Rurik is the "son of the great god" and the "descendant Asgard god", the person who said it. The authenticity of Yiduo's stories becomes more and more intense.Olekin didn't believe these rumors at first, but he couldn't help but beware.The fact is that in the past two years, the sales volume of leather, which is a traditional commodity, has continued to increase. It has not only set new heights repeatedly, but also has excellent quality. Not only that, once some rare objects, the Ross people can actually take them out, and the prices they put forward are no longer extremely expensive.Glassware, soap, and the burnable spirits in glass bottles.After drinking the burning wine, he felt the feeling of a fire in his stomach. When he was sober after the hangover, he even claimed to the people around him that his soul had escaped from the sex.The meticulous work arranged in Roseburg disguised as a businessman to inquire about the news claimed that all the changes came from that Rurik.He described what he saw and heard carefully, but many things seemed to Olegin to be really great stories.One boy dominates hundreds of children and even invites them to dinner.What other bows made of iron, how is this possible?It is impossible for Olegin to believe that what he said is true. However, the Rus people's demand for money from a guest merchant aroused his strong interest. This is the "tax". Olegin, the leader of Mellaren, he Do the same.The understanding of the Ruths has deepened. During this year's trade, Olekin also learned that the Gould family, who was originally Anklas, had become a Russ.Things have become very subtle!Gould had an opinion on Olekin, after all, he has a heavy responsibility. In order to complete the task, getting the support of Chief Mlaren himself is a clear shortcut.Where is Olekin? He is eager to learn more about the Ross people, and he is eager to establish a close relationship with the other's leader. In the past, he had nothing to do with the Ross people. As long as the Mlaren people controlled the vast lakes and the agriculture and animal husbandry of the Svealand Plain, everything would be peaceful. Now, in the face of increasingly serious war threats, he needs to fight for more military power for himself in the great war that will break out in the future.Both parties have strong demands for contact, so they will once again set foot on Gould's Road's messenger to inform the leader of Gould's wishes, which is exactly the affirmation of Gould without thinking.Time has entered August, but the vast farmland reclaimed along the lake controlled by the Mlaren tribe has become very delicate, or rather stressful.Although some people plant early-maturing oat varieties, more people plant traditional varieties.In normal times, the Mellaren people planted at the end of March or early April, and the oats began to be harvested in mid-August.The sowing date was forced to be one month late due to the sudden extension of winter. The seedlings that were supposed to be the heading stage are still green.Gould intended to meet Olegin as agreed, but a continuous rain overwhelmed all his plans.Once the weather has rained and the weather has cooled down, the agreed affairs should also be implemented.A small boat leaves Gould Island, and the most distinguished persons on the boat are Gould in costume and his eldest son Snoreva.As the ship drew ashore, the two, accompanied by ten mercenaries taking care of the oarsmen, went straight to the Olekin's mansion surrounded by wooden walls.Thick oak forms a solid wall. Each piece of wood is tightly bound by hemp rope, and its top is cut with a sharp blade to prevent outsiders from entering."Dad, this is their house? That Olekin is separated from his people.""Hey, he is worried that his wealth and power will be eaten up by his people." Gould sighed."Is a fence necessary?""You... why would you ask such a stupid topic?""but."Gould's big, fat hands patted the head of the eldest son who was also fat and big eared: "Fool, of course the strong must be separated from the poor.""But Rurik...""Oh? What do you think of him?""He... he is a kind person, he eats and lives with those lowly people, he is a good person.""Good guy?" Gould wanted to laugh but felt out of place. "Rurik is an adult, and you are a child. What is his kindness? His name is to buy people's hearts. Compared to the Oleg we want to meet, Rurik knows how to be a leader."At first, Gould did feel that Rurik was a bit too kind, but after the kid went through a war, many things did change. Rurik, he has been unscrupulous in order to get the money, and even asked Oleg to follow suit.While the two were waiting, the messenger sent by Olegin pushed open the wooden door, nodded and bowed to face the two distinguished men in their clothes, and asked to enter Olegin's mansion.The dirt road outside the wall is the same inside the wall.Gould looked left and right. It was indeed the first time in his life that he entered the territory of Olegin. He didn't expect to enter it, but what he saw was a simple sight.It was a building made up of a large amount of wood. Only one house was the tallest, and it was directly visible from the outside of the wall. It is a cone-shaped building, but there is no wooden floor in it."Unexpectedly, the noble fellow would still be willing to sleep on the ground?"Gould was a bit speechless. He and his eldest son did not have any mercenary guards, and followed the guide straight to the simple hall, which is the tallest building.The wooden door was pulled open, and a thin-looking guy was sitting on a low chair wrapped in bear skin. By his side, there were some wives, concubines and servants, but not a single armed warrior.There are a large number of wooden steps on the wooden wall, on which a large bronze lamp holder is placed. Especially the chain was hung from the ceiling, and a chandelier was shining, so that the room would not be too dim.The main hall is only dry ground, some of which are flattened stones, some leather is placed on it, and there is also a large amount of leather on the ground, which is obviously for people to sit on."You are Gould? Oh, depending on your dress, you are indeed a noble person."As usual, Gould and the eldest son held the heart with their right hands and bowed slightly. He had heard of Olekin's appearance and knew that it was a thin man."Dear Chief Mellaren, I am indeed Gould. The weather is really bad, and it has delayed our meeting. I apologize to you.""It doesn't matter." Olekin waved his hand, and at the same time, the wives, concubines and waiters retired with interest.In a short period of time, Gould realized that in the huge hall, there were only three of himself, his eldest son, and Olegin. While things became very subtle, Gould also realized that I am afraid that today's meeting will be very secretive for both parties."The noble leader..."Gould asked tentatively about his sexual desires, but Olekin went straight to the subject: "My friend, I like the Ross products you sell very much. Perhaps you already know some of the reasons why I invited you to come, and I also learned that you have already Become a Roth. Hurry up! I want to know more about the Roth.""Ah! Is that why you asked me to meet?""Of course! Tell me quickly, and all your demands, as long as they are reasonable, I will also satisfy you."Gould's question was asked knowingly, and he was prepared for it. It's just that he didn't expect that Olegin was also very active, even this man who was significantly thinner than the leader of Biros, Otto, seemed more urgent in his attitude.Under the delicate situation, Gould abruptly assumed the role of "Foreign Minister" of Rurik. To safeguard the interests of the Rus people is to safeguard the interests of the family.On this issue, Gould knew he had to be precise.He has already prepared some speech skills. While touting the strength of the Rus, he also deliberately preserved many things, such as the conquest of the "Eastern Land" by the Rus, and the construction of Shilla Fort and Elon Olava. Fort and so on.Of course, there are some things that cannot be concealed, and that is about the Russ and leader Otto going to Novgorod in the far east to ask for tribute, which has been implemented for decades and cannot be hidden at all.This is not surprising to Olegin, and he has no reason to take the tribesmen on large-scale expeditions to ask for tribute. He only needs to ask for tributes from the tribesmen who are farming and fishing.After all, compared to the Ross people~www.novelhall.com~Merlaren people and all the people living in the Svealand Plain, they can rely on growing wheat, growing vegetables, fishing for fish in the lake, and raising livestock on small flatlands. They are satisfied. There is a certain surplus while owning demand. They have self-awareness and even can't beat the powerful Danes, so they will defend their territories and tentatively expand the grazing pastures and arable land.For them, the times have really changed. Although they were all Viking tribes, Mellaren's expansion ambitions were gradually diluted by the stable life of farming.Gould wants to show that the strength of the Roths is "not to be underestimated", but also to show that the Roths are very keen on trade, but also to reflect the barrenness of Roseburg, and take the opportunity to praise the Mellaren people for sitting on a treasured land of geomantic omen. . He just ignores the expansion of the Ross people, and the ambitions of Otto and Rurik.In Gould's description, Rurik is a smart boy, but he is not a "son of the god" in the legend. Otto is also a courageous leader and a fierce pirate.There is a big discrepancy between Gould's description and detailed description. Olekin would rather believe Gould's statement, because in this set of rhetoric, all the bizarre legends about the Ros people are completely interpreted as exaggerations of facts. Make Olekin feel more credible. They are just ordinary people who are better than ordinary people. Rumors are rumors after all, and Olekin let out a sigh of relief.
