Capítulo 64: Chapter 231: Rurik and Jeflo
There is a man here, he is not the kind of fat body, but he has a lean and smart feeling. Also, the appearance of this person is very different from that of the Rus or other tribes. The skin of this person is indeed quite white, but he has a relatively flat face and his hair is more brown.
All the above fully proved one thing, he is definitely not a German, not even a Slav.
The only thing Rurik can guess is that this person is a Finn. Because there is only one possibility.
"You! That's you!" Rurik reached out his hand and pointed out, "You must be Jeflo."
"Ah, you know my name?!" Yevlo was a little surprised.
"Of course I know that Gould gave you a high evaluation. Now you should know that I am Rurik and I will be your future benefactor. You need to promise me that you will work for me in the future."
"Of course." As soon as the voice fell, Jevlo knelt on one knee simply, and covered the position of his heart with his right hand.
And the people dressed in samurai behind him, they all knelt on one knee, seeing the movements of the leader.
The sudden situation shocked Rurik.
This warrior, kneeling on one knee, tied his forehead with a hemp rope and restrained his stray hair. This man's beard was also obviously carefully repaired. Although it has a texture of cheeks, it can be seen that there must be a sharp knife against the flesh to shave, and only the current brownish-yellow hair roots.
This Yelloff gave Rurik a very capable feeling. Think about it, this person was originally Gould's mercenary captain, but also a talent that Gould personally cultivated from an early age.
Probably because of frequent training and fighting, this person did not become a plump elephant seal like his original owner.
Rurik pinched his smooth chin. At this moment, he also had an urge to add a funny beard.
It's a man after all!
In this era, a man's beard is often linked to a man's strength, and it is also linked to that aspect of strength.
Because of the bare jaws of adult men, it is said that only the castrates of the Frankish court and the Eastern Roman courts, as well as the castrates of the choir, have such a manner.
Shaving off a person's beard can be described as a strong insult.
Rurik can deeply feel the charm of this man, and then see the muscle texture on his arm, which makes him very satisfied.
"This is the mercenaries who are going to give me?" Rurik asked deliberately.
"Exactly. My leader, you will own them."
Rurik nodded, still holding the sword in his hands, and commanded in a childish voice: "You all get up!"
Evlo had to get up, and at this moment he was not absolutely sure that there was any problem with kneeling a child. After all, he had already understood his destiny, and after only a short contact, his first impression of Rurik was really great.
This child really has a kind of king aura.
Thanks to the training on Gould Island, the mercenaries behind Jeflo have basically become good fighting forces. It is this group of people who are almost all young people from the Mälaren tribe who have come out to wander the rivers and lakes. Everyone first came to the territory of the Rus people in the legendary north. They all looked cautious, but in their hearts, they all had a desire to settle down. . For example, being a Ros will not make people who are of their ancestors like Mellaren feel uncomfortable.
Jeflo also behaved very cautiously, in other words, he has learned to surrender to the strong.
"Jeflo." Lurik asked suddenly.
"Yes!"
"I heard that you are Finn? Is this true?"
"Exactly."
"Okay." After that, Rurik said a greeting in Finnish.
This greeting really made Evlo surprised and delighted.
"Master, you...you know our language?" Jevlo's words were also spoken in Finnish, which Rurik didn't understand.
However, Rurik suddenly noticed from the corner of his eyes that the expression of his maid chief Lumia was becoming a little complicated, she...
"Lumia!"
"Yes Yes!"
"Say a few words to him in your language."
Lumia got the order, first clasped her hands and walked forward shyly, and spoke her own Sami language, and all the words she said, Jeflo's eyes widened, they were heard truly.
After all, Rurik only learned some Sami vocabulary from Lumia. They are not many, but if they cannot be used frequently, they are easy to forget.
Rurik is busy with a lot of things. He speaks in Gnostic language on weekdays. Not only does he forget a lot of Sami vocabulary, which is extremely similar to ancient Finnish, but also Slavic vocabulary.
At least Rurik had studied before. He realized that Lumia and this Jeflo were very excited about each other's identities.
Despite reluctance, Rurik clapped his hands to interrupt the communication between the two.
"Let's stop here, you will have time for small talk in the future. Jeflo, it seems that you know the language of deer breeders, and you have not forgotten your Finnish language."
"Yes! Master." Yevlo was firm, but his trembling eyes clearly told Rurik that he was about to cry.
What makes Jeflo so excited? !
It was entirely because he had never thought that he could hear his native dialect in the remote Rus tribe, and for the first time in more than ten years, he had the opportunity to talk freely with another "community" in his native dialect.
After all, the Sami language was separated from the ancient Finnish language, and the separation occurred only in the first millennium AD. It can be said that the Sami who raise deer are Finns themselves.
Rurik clapped his little hand and said casually, "Excellent! Jeflo, you are a Finn. When we Rus conquer the East, you will have a huge effect."
Evlo was startled: "Master, are you very interested in the East?"
"East?" Rurik smiled and raised his chest advocating: "East is a wonderful place. It is full of unknown wealth. Isn't it your hometown? Listen, I'm very interested in you Finns. General One day, I will be the leader of all the Finns and deer breeders, but don't worry, I will be the benevolent leader. At that time, I will need your strength."
Jeflo was not a fool, he felt a little bit of the new owner's ambition, and the possibility of his own magical future.
Yevlo didn't say much, but shook his head with a courtesy blessing: "If I can assist you in conquering the East, it's my honor. If I live in my hometown, I will even find my people. very happy."
"Oh?" Rurik narrowed his eyes. "Do you remember your people. I heard some stories about you. It is said that you were a prisoner captured in the war."
Rurik's words were straightforward, and Jeflo was not angry: "Exactly. Everyone said that Rurik of Ross is a blessed person and a kind person. If I'm lucky enough to be respected by you , I hope my people in the East can also be respected by you."
Ok? This Jeflo is also a man of Taoism?
Rurik was a little bit cool, and then he thought about it. I'm afraid Gould has already done some ideological work on this person, so Jeflo can quickly adapt to his new identity?
On the other hand, in Rurik's heart, the conquest of Finland was originally one of the future development strategies. The reason is not that he insists on doing this, it is entirely because, in terms of geopolitics, it is facing the construction and development of Fort Silla, and even the Tombstone Island stronghold built in the Åland Islands. It is equivalent to saying that the entire Finnish peninsula is surrounded by the three strongholds of the Rus. Isn't it normal to conquer Finland in such a situation?
Besides, Finland is either controlled by the descendants of the Russ or controlled by the Swedes.
In the final analysis, the two groups who can control Finland are related to the Vikings who settled in Svealand.
Rurik had met Jeflo and reviewed the mercenaries behind him. After a conversation, he was full of interest in Jeflo, as if he was born a loyal mercenary.
Wait, the mercenary's loyalty? !
These guys may be more loyal to money in the final analysis. Jeflo did have the past of his childhood, I am afraid he was accidentally loyal to money, and he was also loyal to his benefactor.
Rurik held the sword again and shouted in public: "All mercenary brothers! I am your master, Rurik! The son of the leader of the Ross tribe, the undoubted next leader! You will become my servants. Soldiers, only to protect the family of chiefs.
You will get generous treatment for your loyalty. Now I stipulate that the captain of the mercenary will have twenty silver coins per month, and the ordinary mercenary will have ten silver coins per month.
In addition, I will be responsible for all your food, clothing and weapons. "
As soon as this remark came out, the mercenaries talked a lot, and everyone was happy with the master's generous determination.
But Gould's old face sank, he really felt that Rurik's treatment for mercenaries was a bit too high.
Is it high? Rurik felt that his decision was correct.
In a sense, before the more than one hundred brothers under his command grew up, the group of mercenaries in front of him was temporarily his own army that he could mobilize directly.
Of course, there is an insurmountable gap between this group of people from being upgraded to "Jade Guards"-they are not Russians by blood.
Maybe Jeflo can be very loyal, and the others just forget it. Rurik believed more in his cousin Arik, and those young people who were more than ten years older than him. After that, he most trusted the group of tribal boys he trained by himself.
To protect the safety of the chief's family and the wealth of the chief, of course these tasks must be entrusted to the people of the Ross tribe.
The biggest advantage of mercenaries bought with money is that in future wars, Xu will spend a lot of money to get them to take the lead.
It can be said that Rurik's current actual meaning is to treat these thirty people as tools for fighting in front of the battle, as well as labor and labor in peace time.
"Now I declare that Jeflo is my mercenary captain. Jeflo, come to me and kneel!"
Jeflo said nothing, he knelt on one knee in front of Rurik, their eyes almost flat.
Suddenly, Rurik pulled out the dagger he was wearing, and the sunlight reflected by the bright white color of carbon steel directly flashed Yevlo's eyes!
A sword standing on a sandy ground full of patterns, and a bright white sword!
Just by intuition, Jeflo knew this was a rare treasure. But he was stunned that he didn't understand that the amount of equipment equipped with the bright white steel swords of the Ross Warriors was increasing almost every day. The time for the Russ to fully change their steel weapons is not far away.
Suddenly the dagger hit Jeflo's left shoulder, and the sudden situation surprised him.
At this moment, Rurik said: "Odin witnesses, the brave Ross witnesses, and is recognized by the blessed Rurik!"
After all, the sword rested on Evlo's right shoulder again.
"I believe that the Finn Jeflo, Jeflo is the captain of my mercenary. May your loyalty be like a hard stone, and your bravery like a sword. From now on, you will fight for the Ross tribe."
Suddenly, the back of the sword hit the Tianling Gai of Jeflo, and Lurik asked in a low voice, "Are you willing to fight for me?"
This is a ceremony! After realizing this, Evlo no longer felt a violation.
"I do. I will fight for Rurik! Fight for the Ross tribe!"
"Okay! Remember your vows, Odin will also give me blessings. If you choose to betray, God will punish you."
"I! Don't dare to violate!"
Until this time, Rurik took the sword back. At the same time he saw Yevlojong's piercing eyes.
People in this era believe in certain gods. The so-called relying on these beliefs can find a reasonable place in the world for themselves, so that their hearts are no longer confused. Because of this factor, people are always in awe of mysterious things.
Rurik liked the guy Jeflo very much, so he had to use a certain amount of money to win him over, and at the same time, through some rituals, to lock his heart. The same ritual that completely imitated the "Knight's Canonization Ceremony" was also shown to other mercenaries, and Rurik hoped that the power of ghosts and gods would restrain these mercenaries.
He felt that he was learning to use his magical identity as a "son of god" to engulf people. Just look at the eyes of this fat man, Gould, he saw dignity and solemnity.
It seems that the mercenaries have been tamed. What about others?
The mercenaries were asked to stand aside, and then all the Ostara refugees (almost all women with children and children) got off the boat, and the refugees naturally gathered around their nine-year-old female leader , Waiting for the next arrangement of the same immature Ross leader.
Sisters Carlota and Ella are also waiting for Rurik's next request.
The last person who disembarked is to be introduced by Gould.
Now, it was the private mercenary guard of the Gould family, one by one, leading a large group of people to the sandy ground in front of Rurik.
As the people gathered more and more, Rurik's brows became deeper and deeper.
"What's the matter? Gould, you are not telling me that this group of people are all the servants you found for me?"
The fat Gould's big hand with multiple gemstone rings held his heart and bowed slightly and said, "My leader, they are all your servants. You gave me an order. If you can, try to find it. Some people who have not settled in their lives. I have fulfilled the agreement, and you are also kind."
"Yes! But, how did I see a lot of children here, even... girls?"
"Exactly. They are all poor beggars, and some Britons. I rescued them from the slave market."
"This...this is too much!"
Rurik couldn't help wondering that if Gould was in the south, he simply took out the money to take away the girl they couldn't afford to support from the local farmers.
Is it ridiculous? Do not! Rurik knew the origins of the ten new maids under his command, all of which were bought by his father from Novgorod.
"Gould, I now have reason to suspect that you used money to lure the locals and take their daughter away." Rurik said harshly.
"No, I didn't do that. All the children are beggars. I am a businessman. Now I bring these children who are on the verge of starvation to health and health. I hope you will be satisfied."
"She's right!" Carlotta, who was on the side, couldn't stand it anymore. She quickly separated from her people and walked closer to Rurik. "I can testify."
"Huh? Are they really beggars?"
"Exactly. Because my sister and I have also been beggars for a few days. Thanks to Uncle Gould, we were rescued. Otherwise, I would have starved to death."
He was misunderstood by Rurik, and Gould didn't feel wronged at all. After all, businessmen often don't care about right or wrong when they do things. Everyone seeks benefits. Despite all the excuses and asking himself, Gould knew that transporting this large group of people was not so-called benevolence, but the purpose was nothing but change, and what he ultimately did was the work of a slave trader in the practical sense. The only thing he can justify is that these people will definitely be treated like never before in Rurik's hands.
"Okay." Rurik nodded: "Since Chief Ostara said so. I will accept these people."
"Oh! My master, you are really merciful and the leader, so..." Gould immediately clasped his fists in his hands and began to hint with a grin on his face.
"Money? Money is not a problem. What about other goods? What about food?"
"It's all here." Gould pointed to all the boats on the beach: "A lot of wheat, a lot of vegetables, and a batch of wine. There is even a batch of unprocessed flax. My leader, I hope very much. You can buy them, I know, you need them very much."
do you need? The Ross people certainly need these materials and the urgency of this need has never been greater.
Poor own father fell in love with spirits completely, and now he is hanging over.
However, the father gave himself the sword of the leader, which is equivalent to saying that the administrative power of the Ross tribe has also been given to himself.
Rurik said nothing, and immediately decided: "I want it all!"
"This...is this true?!" Gould was overjoyed, and his family members were also happy.
Happy but happy, Gould couldn't help but worry, and said tactfully: "My leader, thanks to your care. I have brought a lot of things, you can really enjoy it."
"Hey, are you worried that I can't take out a sum of money right away? Don't worry." Then, Rurik pointed to the servants who were transported: "There are these people, I will pay. Let us settle Okay, these people, wait a while, I'm going to your mansion to have a good chat. There is only one thing I can guarantee that if we settle the accounts today, you will get the full payment tomorrow."
"Oh! That's great!" Gould clapped his hands and cheered, his plump body suddenly jumped up, his plump belly was like a sea wave...
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