Rise of Rurik - Chapter 773

[Chapter 774 How to Deal with Ragnar]

The matter developed to such a point that Ragnar was speechless. He was imprisoned in the small black room, knocking on the wooden door and asking the guards why, and he was accusing Prince Ross of being rude.

The guards were as firm as a rock, allowing Ragnar to vent his dissatisfaction, the wooden door would not open.

When the trick turned into smashing the door, only the guards warned through the wooden board: “The prince ordered again, if you rush out of the wooden house, your people will be killed!”

Rurik did issue such an order, but considering the complexity of the Danes, he did not choose to kill them rashly.

Right in the palace, Prince Rurik, together with Carlota and Ella, had an urgent consultation with several important ministers who had returned.

Rurik didn’t have time to pay attention to ostentation for the time being, so a few people got together and sat down, rather than discussing the details of the expedition victory later, the problems of the Danes had to be resolved immediately.

There was some resentment on Rurik’s face, and he asked his cousin: “That person is Ragnar, why did you have to bring them and the pirates here?”

How could Arik not be curious?

“younger brother……”

“Call me Maharaja.”

“Okay. Prince… It’s a long story. You seem to know something about Ragnar. That man and his people were stabbed in the back by the King of Denmark and attacked by the Franks. They were expelled from Denmark. Become a pirate without a home.”

“So, you think I should shelter them?”

Arik sat up straight and hurriedly denied: “I didn’t mean that. However, the fleet unexpectedly met them, and we joined forces to attack Bremen. I think because of the experience of fighting together, you will be very happy. Optimistic about them? Moreover, this Ragnar does have the intention of further cooperation with our country.”

“Oh? You fight together? Call him brother?”

“No, I am just a temporary ally with him. It seems that you have no confidence in these people.”

Rurik looked at Carlotta’s attitude out of the corner of his eye, and said affirmatively, “Because Ragnar has a grudge against us. But I’m not so narrow-minded as to reject the future because of past hatred, otherwise I wouldn’t take the initiative to open up Denmark.” market.”

“How can we see the hatred with us?” Arik was still a little confused.

“Let your sister Carlotta talk about this matter in person.”

Even though it has been seven years since the incident, all survivors of Ostara cannot forget the painful memories of the past.

Asking Carlotta to recount the situation back then is certainly suspected of sprinkling salt on the wound, but Carlota is now a duchess, a female warrior who has experienced battles, and has nothing to do with being weak and pitiful.

She still remembers the disaster that year, although the principality attacked Gotland to avenge the death of the Ostara people.

How did everyone think that the direct murderers who killed the leader of Ostara’s family were in Novgorod, in the house under surveillance.

The more Carlota spoke, the more excited she became, and her tears welled up: “That man was called Ragnar? I saw him kill my grandfather, my father, my brother, my mother, and me. My younger brother. I ran away with my sister, and escaped by chance… At that time, I swore revenge, and now the enemy has fallen into my hands…”

Hearing these words, Carlotta wanted to slowly cut off the enemy’s neck with a knife.

If this was the case, Aric’s attitude was also shaken by it.

He didn’t want to justify anything. He had forgotten a lot of things in the past too long. What he saw the most this year was fighting with this Ragnar, especially the battle with the Frankish Cavalry Legion. He admired this Ragnar as a man.

Obviously, Carlota has only painful memories of Ragnar.

The girl wiped her face, and sighed in sobs again: “I don’t want to kill that man, everything is over, we… we Ostara people have gained a new life. I want that man’s apology, and compensate us for the war. A sum of property. Even if it has been seven years since they killed my people and robbed my cattle and sheep, it cannot be said that this matter is over. If…he is unwilling to apologize, I will find an opportunity to assassinate him. Even if I can’t, my son will too.”

If it was just an ordinary girl who said such bold words, she would probably feel that it was just the harsh words of a resentful woman.

Carlota is different. Her new Ostara actually guards the southern border of the principality. She has an army under her command, because several nearby Slavic farms maintain friendly relations.

The so-called Viking female warrior, even if she doesn’t go out herself, she can buy a group of assassins for revenge with a sum of money.

What’s more, Ragnar and his family and relatives have all been captured.

Rurik himself couldn’t make up his mind as to how to deal with the Ragnar who had fallen into his hands.

In this urgent consultation, as a witness to a series of events, the old Otto’s attitude became extremely important.

According to northern legal principles, Sister Carlotta is an adopted daughter, and nephew Arik is also an adopted son. What should be done if conflicts arise between brothers and sisters because of a small group of Danish pirates.

Otto cleared his throat and said calmly: “That Ragnar claimed to have killed Olegin? A real warrior dare not lie, let alone the achievement of killing the leader of Sweden. He killed Olegin and Olegin as well. Chief Stara, these are battles between warriors, and there is nothing despicable about them. However, we cannot relax our vigilance against the Danes just because of these. Arik…”

“exist.”

“You really have a big heart! It’s a good thing that you value loyalty. However, these Danes are not worthy of full trust. Now tell us more details. These Danes can obviously find their own way out. Why are they insisting on coming to Ross? Just trying to ally?”

Otto was Otto, and he knew very well that Ragnar the Dane was not just a single person, but also the entire exile tribe behind him.

The Principality of Ross can naturally avenge various Swedish tribes based on past grievances.

However, is that group of Swedish tribes very clean?

They fought against each other, and the Ross people were also victims back then.

Otto didn’t like Olegin at all and his unlucky son Karl, whose father died at the hands of the Danes and whose son was assassinated by the same clan.

So he stood in Otto’s position. This Ragnar killed the old leader of Ostara back then, because there was no intersection, and he personally had no feeling for the death of the old leader.

Ragnar killed Olegin, which Otto welcomed very much.

Men always pursue happiness and enmity. Now that Ross has become a big country, he is old and has already delegated power. These years have been spent in caring for his grandchildren, and Otto has no desire to kill again.

Regarding Ragnar’s handling, it should be decided by Prince Rurik.

The atmosphere of the consultation meeting is delicate, because the parties have very different memories.

Rurik has already made up his mind. The so-called matter is not an animosity between people. If this matter is handled properly, it is very likely to become a turning point in relations with Denmark.

The reason why Rurik quickly corrected his attitude was naturally due to Arik’s description.

He explained: “I didn’t intend to kill that man myself. I am very interested in him and his family, especially the child Ivar who can’t walk. Since Carlotta is determined to give them a chance to apologize, I Look at us when we give the opportunity. If Ragnar is a smart person, he should apologize. As long as he admits that he led his troops to kill the old Ostara leader and is willing to pay compensation, as long as Carlotta accepts the apology, the matter Even if we formally understand it. This is a major premise, and if he doesn’t apologize, we won’t be able to talk about the alliance in the future.”

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Arik’s tangled face quickly eased: “I dare say that man would even kneel on one knee. That guy is not a simple reckless man, but a smart man who knows the times.”

“Whether he is smart or not depends on his statement. If he is a stubborn bull, I will sentence him to death, and all his people will be sent as slaves. You know, I need a group of slaves who only need to pay some food costs for building the city.”

“Then he behaved to your satisfaction?” Arik asked hastily.

“Naturally, I will consider hearing his opinion of surrender. King Horik of Denmark is my enemy, and Ragnar is Horik’s enemy. The enemy of the enemy is someone who can try to form an alliance. If I can win more against Horik Rick’s Danes, can I plan a Danish civil war drama? They are desperately fighting internally, which is beneficial to our country’s hegemony.”

“Brilliant plan!” Otto couldn’t control his emotions, and hurriedly patted his son on the shoulder, praising the young prince for his wisdom.

This is politics, higher than disputes between people.

Carlotta knew that she had to control her emotions, so she specially changed her clothes, especially the heavy chain mail, and deliberately dressed up as if she was about to fight on the battlefield, so that she could meet Ragnar, a prisoner, in Kong Wu’s appearance.

But in the Stonewall tribe, all the controlled people were only disarmed, they were not destroyed, and they were all locked in a spacious barn and guarded by heavy soldiers.

Ragnar himself was taken care of intensively. He was locked up for an afternoon. He was tired of knocking on the wooden door and the wooden wall. He simply sat on the ground and curled up to wait for the situation to change.

The wooden door opened slowly.

“You! Dane! Come out! Our prince is at your service.”

“Your prince?” Ragnar suddenly raised his head, his eyes were bright, “Has he changed his mind? He doesn’t want to kill me?”

The soldier who sent the message didn’t bother to waste words, and yelled casually: “If you want to kill yourself, we can give you a rope to help you face, but the prince invited you to the banquet. Don’t worry, your two wives and two sons are already guests.”

The latter sentence was the most deadly, and Ragnar immediately realized that he had been coerced, his family members had become hostages, and he might have been abused.

What about the facts?

It’s two different things!

The Principality of Ross currently has a small population, but in terms of the area it controls, it is already a large country in Northern Europe and Northeast Europe. The eight-year foreign war has become a regional power.

How to be careful as a big country?

What’s more, Rurik’s oriental soul requires ostentation in some formal diplomatic occasions.

This is not a grand banquet, the venue for the banquet is in Rurik’s palace.

Just out of safety considerations, everyone is afraid that a ruthless person like Ragnar will fight with his bare hands even if he is unarmed, so naturally he dare not neglect security.

In fact, when Rurik sent people to pull Ragnar’s family out of the “pension”, they distributed a free meal to all the people of the Stonewall tribe in public – wheat biscuits with salt.

Regardless of whether things have deteriorated to the extreme or not, the value of the labor force of this group of Danes who came from afar is something that Rurik covets.

Ragnar was not trapped, he was escorted to the palace by soldiers, but there were more guards with halberds standing under the wooden wall here.

He felt more and more dangerous, and was pushed and shoved by the soldiers at the slightest hesitation: “Hurry up, don’t make our prince wait.”

The main hall of the palace is not big, Rurik can meet important guests here, and then move the wooden table into it to become a banquet hall.

Ragnar’s main wife and the female slaves who had been carried out became guests, of course there was Bjorn in his arms, and Ivar who could only crawl alone.

Rurik finally met the famous Boneless Man. This son is worthy of the title of Boneless, and his shrunken legs make people feel distressed.

Perhaps this child has polio or some kind of rickets, or simply underdeveloped legs, but the upper body of this child does not look like a major problem.

Rurik even hugged Ivar by his side and shared the delicious barbecue with him.

Having trouble with a little boy?

Not to mention dealing with a disabled child.

Generally speaking, what children with disabilities need most is approval.

Although it is impossible for this son to make any achievements at present, and he even needs the help of others to survive, because of his title of “Boneless”, Rurik is willing to give Ivar the most important care.

As for the infant child, it must be “Warrior” Bjorn.

The hall was filled with the aroma of barbecue, and Rurik entertained the guests with roasted reindeer, a traditional Russian dish.

Rough eating of barbecue is very suitable for the Viking-style happy life, but grasping the best ancient agricultural area in Northeast Europe, Rurik is now qualified to refine the food and beverage.

Both biscuits and sliced bread are made of wheat, and are essential staple foods for banquets.

After the gluten has been washed from the dough, the gluten-free solution is boiled into vegetable soup, then stewed with diced gluten and served with cheese.

Butter, cheese, and plain yoghurt are being made as the cows raised by the Ostara finally start producing milk.

Butter-fried mushrooms became a state banquet special.

Plain yogurt poured with a lot of honey is a special dessert.

No, Ivar used a glass spoon to dig into the honey yoghurt in the large glass bowl. No six-year-old child of any age could resist this temptation.

Rurik’s kindness really surprised Carlotta, who didn’t know how her man thought highly of a crippled toddler.

Is it really as Rurik said?

This cub also got Odin’s blessing?

Carlotta was even a little jealous, her son Karl had never been hugged and slept by his father Rurik.

On the other hand, this little boy seems to be Rurik’s eldest son.

On the contrary, Carlotta is very happy with the appearance of this child eating yogurt, which shows that the taste of Ostara’s dairy products is really good.

It’s a pity that the honey yoghurt that I sent my people to prepare was for Rurik to enjoy.

Ragnar finally arrived. Before entering the hall, the tempting aroma entered his nostrils. After all, the aroma of fried butter is too powerful.

The aroma caused his stomach to growl. As soon as he entered the brightly lit hall, he saw many Rus elites who had fought together, such as Blue Fox Gouldsson, Arik Ogiersson, Finn Ye Flo.

Sitting in a prominent position is Rurik, the prince of Ross, and the prince of Ross.

There were also two girls sitting here. During the confinement period, Ragnar thought about it and basically figured out the reason why the prince was mad, it was because of these two girls.

He suddenly remembered that although the two girls had changed a lot, they were most likely the ones he let go on purpose.

However, his own Ivar turned out to be the guest of Prince Ross, sitting next to him, holding a ball of milky white food and eating it?

As soon as Ragnar arrived, he immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

When Ivar saw his father, he cleverly put down the glass bowl, wailing happily at his father regardless of his pale face.

Rurik also raised his chin, without any politeness, and said bluntly: “Danish Ragnar Sigurdsson Langsbruck, in your less than thirty years of life, you have done something that makes us Anger! Now that I invite you to the banquet, I am giving you a chance to apologize.”

Ragnar looked at the situation. His family members were being manipulated to death by the Ross people, so he didn’t dare to make any nonsense.

He whispered back: “Apologize? I must at least know where I went wrong.”

Rurik didn’t say a word, Carlota left the table directly, showed his battle robe to show his momentum, and pointed out: “You killed my grandfather, father, mother, brother, almost all my clansmen. I am Leader of the new Ostara, I want you to… apologize for the past killings! I want you to kneel down and declare that you were wrong! I want you to pay for it with money!”

Ragnar was naturally taken aback. He didn’t reply, but couldn’t help but backed away: “I did shoot two girls, and one of them was you?!”

“And me.” Ella, who looked quite quiet and elegant, also stood up. Compared to her elder sister, Ella was indeed more delicate. She followed her elder sister’s words and forced her courage to order in a soft voice. : “The people of Ostara ask you to apologize for the war and ask you to come up with compensation!”

[End of this Chapter]