Rise of Rurik - Chapter 800

[Chapter 801 Oleg Ruriksson]

New Roseburg is completely equivalent to another world for the captured Karelian women. 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 “delicacy” directly stimulates everyone’s mind, and the baseline sodium and potassium levels in their blood rise rapidly.

After ten days of cultivation, the complexion of this group of women has changed significantly.

Just like the raised cattle and sheep can be sold, the time has come to wait for them.

They are not surprised that they will be betrayed. The most surprising thing is that they enter the city of the Ross people to eat and drink every day.

Although they don’t understand, they will not let go of the opportunity to eat and drink.

They all put on new linen gowns, leather boots, leather jackets and fur caps on their heads.

They themselves are commodities, and their clothes are commodities, as well as the soap that was consumed during purification and the food they ate when they were transported back from Lake Onega, all of which can be checked.

Hearing that the prince was going to sell female captives, men and women from all over the city gathered in Harvest Square to watch the grand occasion.

It is still the old rule that those who have the right to buy these women must be Russian citizens with certain assets.

An adult and young woman is marked with a high price of one pound and a half silver coins, and if the woman is accompanied by a daughter, the two are priced at two pounds.

As long as it is not a lazy idiot, a Slavic farmer can definitely scrape together the money, not to mention the old Russians and other Vikings who have tasted the dividends of the war, a large number of people can come up with the money.

The buyer is a registered person. Naturally, if he gets a woman, he must be a slave first, and then he must bear children for him.

According to the Viking tradition, slaves and servants are also family members, and their status is basically equal to a reproductive tool of the master, unless the master declares her to be the main wife or equal to the main wife.

A wooden platform was built, and all the women climbed on the wooden platform.

The venue was full of shouts, and the woman who was treated as a commodity had her hands trapped and an iron ring around her neck.

This is a rule, showing their special status, not simply preventing them from escaping.

There were a lot of booing at the venue, and there were also a lot of people who wanted to buy it with money.

Those resident merchants also want to buy some women, and resell them to Sweden to make a difference.

As a result, the prices given by the princes are too outrageous. Do these women have gold teeth in their mouths?

There is also such a market in Birka Bazaar in Mälaren, where the price of local female slaves is only half a pound of silver coins at most.

They thought that the prince of Ross was a big profiteer, and they were surprised that these buyers of Ross were really willing to pay.

As many as 200 Karelian female captives of various ages were digested by New Rose Fort. Regardless of whether the buyer wanted them to be slaves or wives, their right to life is now protected by the Principality.

They became registered persons, and they also had the right to work in various workshops of the princes to earn remuneration.

As for the remaining 400 people, these will greatly “cheap” the Slavic men in Novgorod in the south, especially the soldiers of the Slavic Banner, who must all marry their wives.

Rurik just observed the grand occasion of the venue from a distance. In principle, he didn’t like this. It was the era that determined that Rose needed this.

“The tribe has become more.” Lanna couldn’t help but put her hand on Rurik’s shoulder.

“how do you feel?”

“what……”

“What do you think of the dark-haired dwarves I kept joining us?”

“Me? I don’t feel anything. It’s just…”

“Don’t like it?” Rurik asked warily.

“Some of them are too short. It is said that the children born to such women will not grow tall.”

“But you’re tall.” Rurik turned around sharply with a smile, and hugged Svetlana gently.

Indeed, compared to the tall Rurik, Svetlana was only half a head shorter.

Even so, she was far above Kagan, the Pecheneg prince.

The problem with Kagan’s short stature is mainly that he has short legs, and all Pecheneg fighters are somewhat bow-legged for riding reasons.

Svetlana has long legs and a rather slender figure.

She is at the most charming age for a Slavic woman, her face is still a little childish, and her body is fully grown, this is the most seductive appearance for Rurik.

It’s not just her, the Slavic “chaihuo girl” who was chosen by the old Otto back then has completely changed into a woman now.

“Have you been to that recently?” Rurik asked abruptly.

Lanna is still pretending not to understand, but her fair face is already rosy: “Which one?”

“That’s it! You…”

She shook her head and asked again, “So you’re always counting the time?”

“I’m indeed calculating. Ah… Seeing your behavior like this, I already fully understand.” After speaking, Rurik smiled.

Lanna admitted so generously that the days when the menstruation should have come are over, and the failure to come can only mean that the crown prince is already conceived in her womb.

Compared to Lanna’s happiness, Rurik was happy and not ecstatic because of it, as if everything was going according to plan.

Spring is not far away, and large animals are starting to be restless.

Everyone is joking about their prince as a tireless bull. The prince has a sense of humor, and so do the people.

In today’s era, the material production efficiency of the Duchy of Ross is ten times higher than before, and sufficient materials have attracted the people to involuntarily step up their childbearing.

The scale of Ross’s baby boom continues to expand. This is the fate of the country. Rurik himself cannot rely on decrees to limit it. The only thing he can do is to step on the gas pedal again.

There has been a big event recently, and the High Priest of the Principality has reached a critical moment.

Her belly was as big as a drum, which seemed extremely inconsistent with her short body.

Now she already needed someone to help her walk, and the lower priests said that the high priest must be pregnant with a strong boy, and only a boy can torment her mother like this.

Her due date is imminent, and the Grand Temple of the Principality is also brightly lit all night.

The lower priests gathered together and prayed to Freya, the goddess of fertility.

Rurik had already brought his own Rumia to the palace, ordered her to stay quietly during this period, and invited the most experienced midwife in the city.

The kitchen began to prepare delicious meals, full of high-protein foods. Rurik prepared confinement meals in advance, and everything was ready until Rumia gave birth.

She is giving birth for the second time, don’t think she is short, this body is quite strong.

Mothers in this era have a higher probability of dying from emergencies caused by dystocia of the first child, but when it comes to the second child, the probability of danger is extremely high.

Rurik knelt on the spot, let Rumia hold on to her arm, and encouraged her to exert herself.

His wives and concubines stayed in the room, they came to observe and prepare psychologically for the future, and they were also assistants accompanying the delivery.

A baby bursting and crying like an air defense siren made the solemn delivery room burst into laughter.

The Slav midwife excitedly announced that it was a boy, and Rurik laughed too.

“Okay. His name is Oleg!”

“But it’s not the name day yet.” Lana muttered.

“Naming day is a Slavic rule, I don’t care. This little boy is called Oleg, and his name was determined by God long before he was born.”

Rumia unloaded the burden, and a 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 legs and feet, is there no defect?”

“Everything is fine, I’ll show you right away, the child has to wash off the blood first.” Rurik comforted him.

Clean, warm water washes away powdery, wrinkled babies.

His umbilical cord was severed and immediately placed in a wooden clamp.

The rest of the umbilical cord and washbasin left the mother’s body, and Rumia’s key parts were also washed by other sisters.

The Principality of Ross already has good surgical techniques. Its biggest feature and advantage is that it can guarantee hygiene in this early age, and it can be used for maternal and child care, and naturally avoids many disasters.

The crying baby was wrapped in a soft dishcloth, and he was still crying, and he immediately calmed down in the arms of his mother.

Rumia was so happy that she wanted to cry, she insisted on swiping in the swaddling baby for a look, and then she was satisfied.

The child closed his eyes and panted quietly, and the wrinkled skin began to become round now.

“Like you, Rurik,” she said.

“My son is like me. This boy is Oleg. He must be my war chief.”

“War chief… that’s fine.”

Within four hours, Rumia was nursing the baby.

Rurik doesn’t need to find a wet nurse for his child, Rumia is enough for her, and she will be absent from the sacrificial work during this period.

The high priest gave birth to a son, Oleg Rurikson, or Oleg Rurikovich, as the Eslavs called him.

This is another male nobleman, and he is also the first great nobleman who will surely enjoy part of the power within the Principality of Ross.

The news arrived in Novgorod with the courier driving the reindeer sleigh, and now the old Otto and his wife were eager to see the cub named Oleg.

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“A slave girl who was captured by you finally gave birth to a grandson for you. It seems that it was very necessary for Rurik to be nice to her at that time.” Niya heard the news and couldn’t help feeling emotional about life.

Old Otto smiled bitterly while being happy, “For Rumia, Rurik dared to confront me with a sword. Also, Oleg will be a war chief. Before I die of old age, maybe I can train him again .”

“It’s better to train Legolaf first, this kid is also a king.” Niya laughed again with a hoarse voice.

Another piece of news reached old Otto’s ears only later.

The messenger first told Regus of White Tree Manor the secret news that the so-called Queen Svetlana might be pregnant.

Neither Rurik nor Lanna can be completely sure about this situation, unless Lanna’s belly can bulge.

Rigus doesn’t care about that much, and if there are suspicious news, it is true. After all, Rurik has grown up to be as strong as his own father, and his little daughter has reached the age that any Slavic woman can conceive. It’s strange that there is no movement.

Regardless of whether Lanna gave birth to a boy or a girl, White Tree Manor gained absolute political advantages because of this child.

In this way, as the first relative of the Duke’s royal family, the family can successfully become the top nobleman of the Principality.

The old man Rigus seems to be unruly, and his goal has been further achieved. He is looking forward to seeing his grandson grow up alive.

Although this is a luxury.

The news reached old Otto, but made him a little angry, and he was angry and happy at the same time.

He was not in a hurry, because spring was coming, and Rurik had to come back as soon as the spring plowing arrived.

Rurik will attend the Spring Equinox at New Roseburg on March 28 of the Julian calendar, which is also the traditional sailing festival of the Ross people.

Spring comes earlier here because the sea has substantially thawed and a lot of ice has been washed into the Gulf of Finland by the waters of the Neva.

By the time the sacrifice began, the red pine that had shed the snow was already showing new buds, and the ground became extremely muddy, which made everyone complain, which further highlighted the importance of building a hardened ground.

The reindeer sleds have been temporarily retired, and the vehicles and ships have begun to travel together.

Resident merchants who bought a large amount of cheap leather paid a departure tax, rushed to the Gulf of Finland, and rushed all the way west to the mouth of Lake Mälaren.

The Rus, Slavs, and Suomi are all restless. After completing the spring sacrifice, everyone is about to start spring plowing.

Rumia had finished confinement, and she once again presided over the sacrifice with the antler helmet on her head.

The high priest who disappeared for more than a month is back!

She personally announced the good luck, and then ordered the lower priests to hold the Weng containing the deer blood of the sacrificial deer, and smear the deer blood everywhere on the boats that deliberately washed the beach.

This is a newly added ceremony content this year, and has been well received by ship owners from all walks of life.

The sea is unpredictable, and people need some mysterious power to keep them safe.

Smearing the hull with deer blood is equivalent to consecrating the light, and the ship owner’s heart is at peace.

Of course, there is also a fee for this service, otherwise, wouldn’t the priests be busy in vain?

Rurik asked for 20 silver coins for the “Consecration of Deer Blood”, not to mention that this group of merchants were really willing to give it.

On the day of the Spring High Priest, the New Roseburg shipyard launched as many as four standard-size armed freighters.

It is smaller than a sail destroyer and larger than a conventional cargo ship.

Two of the Ruriks were leased to Ragnar, and the right to name them was also in Ragnar’s hands, and the subsequent robbery was as he liked.

But his followers, especially the women and children, stay in Novgorod!

This is surveillance. Ragnar understands it but doesn’t object to it. He is even very satisfied with it. Firstly, he has no intention of conflicting with Rose, and secondly, the female relatives can still create wealth.

Theoretically, Ragnar can now steer the new ship all the way west to avenge his enemy, King Horik of Denmark. He didn’t rush to do so, but first took his brother to complete the inland river trial.

A large number of people were going back to Novgorod, and all the horses boarded and headed south.

The Ross Fleet went south, pulled by long oars all the way, passed the Neva River and entered the Volkhov River.

The huge fleet entered Lake Ilmen during the wet season and arrived at the loyal Novgorod.

Rumia is holding her son Oleg and her daughter Velika!

Carlota also came with her son Karl I in her arms.

A group of top aristocrats arrived in Novgorod, and now Svetlana was pregnant. Although it was still not obvious, her biological mother could confirm this fact.

This matter made Rigus so happy that he drank vodka straight away, and Medved was also ecstatic for his sister.

The joy of the people in White Tree Manor is written on their faces, and they are also taking active actions, because the spring plowing is about to start.

But the spring plowing started with a short spring rain. Although the already muddy land became even muddier, the weather continued to be fine once the rain stopped. Surprisingly, the temperature was soaring, and many loggers, such as Ross and the strong Danish men, were already shirtless.

Kagan was reorganizing his soldiers and horses, tying bundles of Ross leather and calico, and he bought some reindeer as a tool for pulling goods.

He somewhat regretted that he brought too few horses and Ross bought too many supplies, even so he had to go home quickly.

They decided to take the woman on a horse, drag the deer with one hand, and wander back to the grassland. This will be a three-month expedition, and everyone is full of confidence.

Because they didn’t go south by themselves, and there were also envoys of the Kyiv Slavs who had entered Novgorod a long time ago, and they also returned home on their own ponies.

Mark Sakoy bought another batch of Ross products, not only bringing them back to open the eyes of the people in his hometown, but also making a business trip to the leader.

They had already set off first, and for this reason Rurik and his Pecheneg brothers had another good meal, and in the end they simply gave away as many as twenty glass bottles of spirits, so-called another batch to Pecheneg. A special gift from Gakhan.

Not long after they left, Ragnar was leaving with his chosen brother.

Spring has arrived, and it’s time for the heroes of the sea to go out.

Ragnar selects 60 subordinates and joins the first royal pirate Spout to form a pirate fleet and rush to the West Baltic Sea.

As for the plan to set up a camp in Gotland for the time being, Ragnar thought rationally and made Saaremaa Island his base of operations.

However, according to Rurik’s plan this year, the Russian army will not attack strong enemies, and the group of mares in the cavalry team left to start the work of conception.

Rurik still has to be busy with production work and actively accumulate strength. No, he has already gone to the farmland in person, and initially started the spring plowing in 838 as an example.

[End of this Chapter]