Rise of Rurik - Chapter 801

[Chapter 802 Ragnar in Bernholm]

The three big ships raised their sails and drifted towards the West Baltic Sea. They no longer needed any camouflage. The flags of the three ships were very distinctive, all with blue stripes on a white background.

Ragnar finally got his own big ship at his disposal, so the Ruth’s ships are no longer mysterious, because he is now standing on the Ruth’s side.

No, even his own attire was Ross style.

He named the two ships “Stonewall” and “The Ring”, one being his tribal name and the other his father.

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The wooden strips are coated with chalk powder and then pasted with pine glue. As long as it takes a long time, the white color will be stable, and a strong film will be formed on the surface of the wooden strips.

The bows of the two ships use such white wooden strips to spell out the names of the ships and their specific hull numbers.

They were not Ragnar’s ships, the exiles only had access to them.

But with this treasure, Ragnar didn’t want to become a murderous pirate. Even if he wanted to attack the King of Denmark, he had to pay attention to targeted attacks.

The three boats passed through Tombstone Island and after some supplies, the next stop was Saaremaa Island.

To the west is the West Baltic Sea and to the south is the Gulf of Riga.

The surrounding Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian tribes have learned about the fact that the Principality of Ross planted its flag on the island and declared its rule.

Ross people?

Another Vikings?

The poor three tribal alliances do not have the ability to make ocean-going paddle boats. At most, they only have a few brave men who float to the island with sampans.

Especially the Estonian tribes, as many as 20 tribes formed a loose alliance, and they were not tied together. They were a self-contained group, and their knowledge of the outside world was really limited.

At least they figured out one thing, about the outsiders who occupied Saaremaa Island, they were Rus, and about the oarsmen who attacked the Killing Sea Coast tribe many years ago, the same Rus.

Time has smoothed out many things, and the attack appears to have happened ten years ago.

Those Estonians who have recently floated to Saaremaa Island, what they learned about Ross from the locals is a different look.

For the Estonian tribes, the Rus are still a mysterious existence, and they have no intention of sending official envoys who can represent them to disband the alliance.

A small group of Estonians left their tribe a long time ago and became fishermen and pirates on Saaremaa Island. Now the brothers have surrendered to Ross, and everyone is looking forward to the new year’s sea robbery.

A deep-water bay on Saaremaa Island was designated as an anchorage, and the three ships anchored there.

This island has ushered in their Earl – Lord Spout!

“Father!” A young child greeted the little hand in a milky way.

That’s the one-year-old son from the Spyot district, who took his cub and kissed and gnawed.

People welcomed their Earl to land, and when they landed on the island, everyone asked when the fleet would set off to rob.

Another group of people who disembarked also attracted everyone’s attention. The leader, Ragnar, was a Danish nobleman, which surprised everyone.

Danish nobles?

He and his buddies are clearly wearing Ross shirts!

He also carried a Ross crossbow.

It was also speculated that these Danes were mercenaries of Lord Ross.

It was still Spouter, Terrarang who explained, and Ragnar showed up to say that he was strangled to death in the cradle by misunderstanding.

It is ordered to partner up to rob, no matter where the brothers come from, everyone is the royal pirate of the Principality of Ross.

Now is indeed a good time to rob the sea.

Saaremaa Island has been fortified, and the strong fortress like a turtle shell gave the pirates an absolute sense of security, and made them willing to do things extremely well.

The three ships unloaded a large amount of supplies, and a group of ragged guys quickly changed into uniform uniforms, the so-called white robes with blue stitching, and white and blue linen mixed-woven shirts for tailoring.

The latter is the so-called sea soul shirt.

Why are the Royal Pirates? Their essence is still the Navy of the Principality of Ross, so at least they must be formalized in dress.

As a result, everyone’s mental outlook has changed dramatically, and their ambitions have further expanded.

They ate and drank in the fortress, but gathered together to discuss big plans.

Someone shouted loudly: “Let’s snatch the Danish ship, and also snatch Bernholm. Let’s focus on snatching Bernholm!”

As soon as this person said that everyone booed, seeing this grand occasion, Spueut held up a glass and shouted victory slogans.

Ragnar laughed, but it wasn’t his intention.

Spyot is the master of the island, and he has the right to decide who to kill first this year.

He slapped his thighs vigorously: “It’s all quiet, listen to me now. Seeing that you are so enthusiastic, we will chase after the Bernholm fishing boats. Anyway, they are servants of the Danes, so let’s continue crusade!”

At least there is no risk in attacking Bernholm Island. We have attacked many times in the past, and this time we will continue. If we can lure the main force of Denmark out, will it be random killing with the combat power of three large ships?

Spueut pounded Ragnar: “Now, listen to what our Danish lord has to say.”

Upon hearing “Lord of Denmark”, the enthusiastic crowd all shut up.

It’s true that they kept yelling about killing the Danes, and a real Dane was sitting there, and it was obviously inappropriate to say those words.

“What can I say?” Ragnar said with a wry smile, “I thought you pirates would really trouble the King of Denmark, but you still attack the weak.”

“Are you mocking us?” a drunk guy muttered.

Of course Ragnar refused: “I just look down on you! I thought killing the Danes was considered powerful? If you really fought against the Danish king’s army, how much chance do you guys have to win? Don’t use crossbows and big ships, look at you guys! Skinny guys can only fight.”

These choking words made everyone feel uncomfortable, but if a wise man thinks about it carefully, what Chief Ragnar said may have some truth.

There are still brave people who do not believe in evil: “You are Danes, why don’t we make gestures?”

“You? Very thin.” Ragnar wouldn’t even look at this person directly, and this was a great provocation.

The islanders are also lacking in fun, especially after holding back the whole winter, besides being busy giving birth, what else can they show their strength?

With the help of wine, a group of islanders will have a competition with Ragnar’s guys, the so-called bare-handed fight, to see who will be subdued first.

Things have become like this, and Spouter is unwilling to stop it. He needs to let the islanders truly understand the ferocity of real Danish soldiers.

The two sides really fought with Jiu Jin, and the result was obvious. The islanders who took the lead in booing were all knocked down with their fists, and they announced their surrender one by one.

Thanks to this gang fight, Ragnar proved the strength of the real Dane with his fists.

So why did the Danes fail repeatedly before?

Just because Ross ships are strong?

This is partly because of the fact that real old Russ are stronger than Danish warriors.

The islanders were convinced, so they were willing to calm down and listen to Ragnar’s attitude.

“I have a close relationship with Prince Ross, and I have broken away from any relationship with the King of Denmark! Brothers, find out your enemies. You should rob in a planned way, not randomly. For example, the people of Bernholm clearly It’s something you can win over…”

When Ragnar said this, Spout couldn’t sit still: “Wait a minute, you’re talking nice things to that island guy.”

“Not a good word.”

“that is.”

Ragnar frowned and shook his head: “As far as I know, the people of Bernholm are not loyal to that Horik. Horik is a dog raised by the Frankish Kingdom. Denmark under this man is to be a pawn to the Franks.” Slaves. I was attacked against him, and many were killed. I think the Bernholmers also rejected the man’s rule. I also know that at least five lords left with their own people.”

“You mean that Bernholm has broken away from Denmark?” asked Spueut.

“Maybe. I don’t know, but I don’t want to see you guys robbing. They are the ones who can be wooed. I think the prince is here, and he will agree with me.”

What Ragnar said is not convincing, since he said that it can be pulled, why not let him try?

The first big target that the pirate fleet encounters westward must be Bernholm, and the locals are indeed not Danes.

At this time, Earl Spout has the highest decision-making power, and Ragnar also has discretion.

Rurik appointed two royal pirate gangs, whether they act freely or work in partnership is voluntary.

After all, Spouter is a famous explorer who can drink spirits with the princes. If he really becomes a pirate with these islanders, wouldn’t it be too cheap.

He knew that the kingdom liked the submission of ethnic groups outside the territory, and he also used this method to expand its sphere of influence.

If the people of Bernholm raised their islands to contribute, wouldn’t it be a miracle for him?

“Ragnar,” he said.

“I’m here.”

“You can try it.”

“Try to do what? Let Bernholm form an alliance with us? Let us go to the seas further west without worry?”

Spout shook his head: “No. I want you to try to persuade them to surrender. Aren’t you very confident, you should do it yourself. I…” He deliberately looked into Ragnar’s eyes again: “I believe you are a A real man.”

Ragnar hates others to say that he is not a man the most in his life. He still has a dull pain in his fist, just facing doubts, which cannot be solved by fists.

“Okay! Let’s rush to that sea area, and I will try to go to the island and chat with the locals.”

Ragnar’s statement today has accomplished one thing, which is to point out that the Danes are different from the Danes, and that the Prince of Ross has a tangled attitude towards the Kingdom of Denmark. The so-called kingdom wants to end the endless hostility, but Some stupid Danish lords are finding fault with the North.

Now that there is a target, the fleet is dispatched.

Ragnar’s previous assertion that “Ross’s advantage is based on ships and crossbows”, first of all, he firmly believes in it.

Because his current identity is the mercenary of Prince Ross, the fact that he is dressed and manipulating the big ship proves everything.

The three boats lined up in a column and swaggered towards the target sea area.

Sure enough, a fishing boat appeared ahead, and that boat was running for its life.

All three ships communicated with semaphore, and Ragnar’s subordinates put into use some of the knowledge they had learned in New Roseburg.

Spotting the target, the big ship Salmon Chief was running wildly, but Ragnar’s Stonewall flashed its semaphore.

“Boss, the Danes want us not to attack,” cried the bosun.

Seeing this situation, Si Puyoute moved his hands itchy to move, and gritted his teeth: “Just do as he wants. Let’s rush over to intercept the fishing boat!”

If you want to attack, the side torsion slingshot will fire a salvo, and the fishing boat will leak and sink.

The Salmon Chief passed by, and a high-speed motor crossed in front of the fishing boat. A slight collision occurred, and the shivering fishermen found that they had no way to retreat.

In this way, the following two boats also surrounded them, and the fishing boat had no chance to escape.

The fishermen surrendered helplessly and demanded that the herring they caught would be exchanged for their lives.

“Change your life? Fortunately, Bornholm people, you won’t die today.” Spout said so, full of disdain in his heart

The three ships approached each other, and Ragnar lowered the boards and boarded the largest ship, and saw three captives.

He opened his mouth and said, “Are you islanders? What’s your attitude towards the Danes?”

The prisoner was busy begging for mercy, and he was deeply baffled to hear a Ross man say this.

“Do you islanders submit to the King of Denmark?”

He asked this question, and the captive’s mouth trembled, claiming that he had nothing to do with Denmark.

Ragnar shrugged and looked at Spout again: “Look, I just said, they have nothing to do with the King of Denmark.”

“Are you joking? They were all frightened, so they naturally followed your words.”

“Perhaps.”

After all, Ragnar revealed his identity twice: “Fisherman! You don’t know. Tell you, I am the Danish Stonewall tribe, the famous Ragnar in wool pants. My father is Sigurd the Ring. When I was fifteen years old, I even Beheading two lords, I also beheaded the chief of Svealan.”

Then a fisherman suddenly realized: “Ah! You! Ragnar who beheaded? Is that you? You beheaded King Svealan?!”

“That’s right, it’s me.”

“Then you… You are obviously a Dane, and you are obviously a nobleman. We have all heard from people who fled to the island that your Stonewall tribe was killed by Horik. Are you still alive?”

“Ridiculous! Look around me, we’re clearly alive. Our alliance with Rose is to counterattack Horik. Wait a minute! There are still people fleeing on the island?”

Feeling that they have found a life-saving straw, the fishermen know that their value lies in the information they have. They are smart people, so they volunteered: “We are very useful. If you want to communicate with the leaders of the island, we can be a guide.”

“Very good!” Ragnar slapped his thigh: “I’m waiting for your words. I want to meet the nobles on the island, especially the exiles.”

From Ragnar’s point of view, he has always had his own ideas. Although he is now the prince’s royal pirate, Rurik has already made it clear that he will support him in competing to be the new king of Denmark.

Be the new king of Denmark, change the anxious situation in the north, and unite everyone’s strength to fight back against Frank!

Ragnar and Rurik had a deep communication, and believed that Rurik was busy conquering the East, and only had a very strong desire for trade with Denmark, which was full of martial arts.

He didn’t really want to rob, but he used the power of the Ross people to recruit troops. He wanted to build an army against King Horik, intending to wipe out the Frankish forces in the Jutland Peninsula and surrounding islands, including their lackeys. .

Then there are so many people on Bornholm Island, they are the ones who should be wooed the most.

The three boats approached the island, dragging the captured fishing boats, which frightened the islanders into thinking that the Russ were going to land and fight.

Are the Ross people already so arrogant?

Finally going to land the kill?

Up to now, the original island of more than 10,000 people is mainly because of the endless harassment of the Ross people, and the fishermen who are so angry that they fish for a living are forced to emigrate to the north or enter Denmark.

They rushed to large settlements such as Silver Castle at the southern tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula in large numbers, or they fled directly to Oslo and Bergen.

Even though a group of Danish exiles have arrived, the population has plummeted to more than 6,000.

This number is not small in this era, but the reappearance of the big pirate ship of the Ross really made the fishermen furious.

Various families, associations, and exiled tribes spontaneously organized their manpower, and at once a thousand warriors were assembled and rushed to the beach.

Ragnar only had two followers, and the three ships broke down near the sea, and the three drifted to the island in a fisherman’s fishing boat.

Before departure, Ragnar also said that if he did not return for three days, it means that the islanders have already moved their knives. Next, as a complete commander, Spouter will directly attack the local people’s port and frantically destroy the oars they rely on for their livelihood. ship, and further blockade.

He was betting his life, even if he saw a shield wall of round shields appearing on the coast.

[End of this Chapter]