Rise of Rurik - Chapter 802

[Chapter 803 Lobbyists]

The men holding the shields were full of anger. They had been harassed by the Ross people endlessly over the years. It was clearly their enmity with the Danes. Why should the Bernholm people pay the price?

Just because the whole island surrendered to Denmark?

More than a thousand people swarmed up and could tear the Ross people who landed into pieces, but they were obviously envoys.

What do the Ross people want to do?

negotiation?

Negotiation is okay if it gets them to end their endless harassment.

The leaders of the big families who did not leave on the island, as well as several Danish lords who fled last year, have established the Nordic Council on the island.

No one is the owner of the island. On weekdays, everyone gathers together to live, and when something happens, the prominent people elect a person to handle the matter.

A man named Swind was elected, and it was he who called on the men to take up arms and go to the beach to see the situation.

A small leader shouted angrily: “Are they envoys? They didn’t give us a chance to defend before, but now we sent some people to cut off the envoys.”

“No. Their big ships are like krakens, and I don’t want to provoke them.”

“Just let them land on the island safely? They are also destroying everywhere in the Danish waters.” An exiled Danish lord worried.

Swind was standing in front of the formation, worried about the big ships that were staring at him, so the islanders’ long boats did not leave the port to intercept them, so he led the men to guard the beach.

Inciting the army to tear up the envoy is nonsense, and if you are happy, you will cut off the possibility of negotiation.

He said to those noble people: “Since you have elected me to be the speaker, don’t make trouble, and those who restrain themselves must not attack without authorization. I will go and talk to the Ross people who have landed in person.”

A small boat floated toward the shore, a banner was flying, and the people on board were also wearing Rose’s white and blue-striped robes.

How can Ragnar’s Ross-style outfit not scare the people of Bernholm?

He himself was also quite worried, and this trip was also a brave event with his head pinned to his waistband.

The fishermen’s boat ran aground directly on the beach, and Ragnar jumped off with the help of the boat, and then faced the entire army formation with arrogant steps.

Then, take off your helmet.

Ragnar showed his face, which immediately surprised some people.

“It’s him? No way!” A Danish lord in exile sighed.

Someone else wondered: “Ragnar in wool pants? It looks like it, but there are many people who look like it. This man is a Ross. Clothes can’t lie.”

“Maybe he’s not dead? Surrendered to the Ross?”

“Who knows?”

…

Shields stacked like a wall, Ragnar was unafraid, facing the army, he grabbed the helmet and spread his arms.

“People of Bernholm, do you recognize me?”

“You?!” Swind yelled, “Russian! Are you going to negotiate with us?”

“No! I’m not from Ross.”

“You’re clearly wearing Ross’s clothes!”

“I am a Dane! Ragnar of the Stonewall tribe! Ragnar in woolen trousers, Ragnar who killed King Svealan!”

Because the name of the heroic man is always highly respected, the story always becomes bizarre in word of mouth, and finally becomes a fantasy story.

The warriors holding the shields were amazed. If he was Ragnar the Maoku, who could beat him?

Besides, he is a Dane, not a Rus, and he is not a servant of the new Danish king, and there is no reason for war between the two.

“They say you’re dead!” Swind continued to shout.

“I am not dead. I live to avenge Horik. You! Bernholm men! If you are the hounds that Horik kept, you can kill me now. If you also oppose that man, now Just stop being on guard, let’s have a good chat.”

Hearing this, Swind made a quick decision.

Whoever this person is, the Rus faction he represents does not seem to have the will to fight.

Anyway, the able-bodied men had already mobilized, and if the people on Ross’s boat wanted to go to the island to kill, that would be their own death.

He made the men relax and walked forward with open arms.

The misunderstanding seemed to end, and Ragnar landed on the island peacefully.

For Ragnar, it is not the first time he has landed in Bernholm, but he was very young last time, and now he is the father of two children.

If he is a fake, it will be revealed quickly as long as he is asked by the real Danish lord.

In fact, Ragnar has a very heavyweight token to prove himself – the ring inherited from his father.

The ring Sigurd made a ring for himself, which is actually a “Ouroboros”, which also refers to “Jermengaard’s python”.

The ring is not surprising. It is arrogant to make a ring of ouroboros.

The fugitive lords had fought side by side with Ragnar many times. Even though this was an era without photos, Ragnar had made many achievements, so the lords would only pay more attention to him.

Seeing Sigurd’s ring now, the fugitive lords have already recognized the fact that Ragnar Danes are.

As for why he is wearing the clothes of the Ross people, why are there three big Ross ships in front of the island…

“You? What is your purpose here? Negotiate with us on behalf of the Ross people?” Swinder asked the core question sharply.

Ragnar did not hide it: “It is indeed a negotiation. This is not a place for conversation. We should find a good place to have a good chat.”

…

The three big Ross ships were like swords hanging over their heads. Once they came, the islanders’ fishing plan for today was ruined again.

The islanders went back to their homes, waiting for a result of the negotiations in their own houses.

The sea breeze blows the entire island. A large wooden house is built on the top of the highest rocky hill on the island. Standing here, people can look far away. If the air is clear enough and the weather is clear enough, people with good eyesight can even see the coastline of the mainland in the distance. Phantom.

Ragnar entered the council chamber with two entourages holding swords. The three of them had taken off Rose’s robe and folded it, revealing the leather casual clothes, so they looked exactly like the islanders.

However, although he has the nickname of “hair trousers”, he now wears real Ross linen trousers. A pair of tightly stitched trousers is a great difference from the islanders.

For the islanders also wore skirts on a large scale, or a kind of overall leather robe.

They don’t even have the concept of underwear, they just wrap their legs in stockings when it’s really cold.

Ragnar, who is used to Ross’s comfortable clothes, can’t go back. Of course, there are some minor problems with the clothes.

More than twenty prominent figures gathered in the council chamber, and Ragnar was the most important guest.

“Sorry, because of the harassment of the Ross people, we can only venture into fishing in winter. We recently salvaged some herring, and they are a bit smelly, so I can only entertain you with these.” Swind’s opening remarks seemed to be Complaining, words are full of impoliteness.

It is true that Ragnar is a Dane, and his current status as an envoy of Ross is also true.

“Eating stinky fish? Since it’s a gift from you, I’d better accept it. I’m willing to believe that you didn’t mean to neglect it on purpose.”

In fact, the islanders were deliberately negligent, and Swind denied it with a smile, and Ragnar also smiled as if he didn’t understand.

Swinder continued on behalf of everyone: “We just want to know what it means for you to come? It can’t be…” He paused, “What do you want us to submit a letter of war?”

“War? As for?” Ragnar shook his head, “I am here to represent Ross, but I can also represent all the lords who were attacked by Horik.”

“You represent us?” The exiled lord happened to be present, “How can you represent us?”

“It seems so. But, are you willing to continue in exile? Or think of a way to cut off the head of Horik Keng, let us return to Denmark to regain the lost territory.”

“It’s just you? What strength do you have? You don’t mean it, but we all heard that almost all of your people are dead. The cemetery of your tribe was also destroyed by that villain Horik…”

“Enough!” Ragnar slammed the table in a rage, which scared everyone to pull out their daggers.

“Every time I think about it, I become more determined to revenge.”

“So how do you want revenge?” Another exile lord asked, “How many men do you have left to fight?”

“At least three hundred people. If necessary, I can recruit some more mercenaries.” Ragnar replied quite sincerely.

“Up to five hundred people, indeed a lot, but Horik and his servants are more. They also have the hateful foreign aid of the Franks. What do you have?”

“So, this is what I want to say.” Ragnar spread his arms and looked around everyone, “You think the Ross people are hateful, and they deliberately attack your fishermen. I went into exile in Ross, chatted with their young princes, and I know Rus attitude.”

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“What on earth do the Ross people want to do?!” Swind also slammed the table and asked.

Ragnar didn’t talk about the Ross people first, but deliberately talked about things from a long time ago.

“Denmark has only one great hero, Godfrey, but his nephew Harald Clark betrayed everyone, and Hafgen is not a wise man. Although Hafgen has an indecent name, it is also in the Defending the rights of Denmark is not like this Horik who sold a lot to Frank for power. You are surrendering to the hero king of Denmark, but this Horik is not worthy of your respect.”

“What are you talking about? Of course we don’t recognize Horick.” Swind urged him to get down to business.

“How about Hafgen? He raised his troops and killed a lot of people, and everyone who was doing it sent troops. We killed all the Swealan people. As far as I know, the tribe we raided and wiped out back then was run away. A girl. That girl has already given birth to the prince of Ross. You sent troops to participate in all the expeditions organized by Hafgen, and the people of Ross took revenge on you just for revenge.”

The islanders and exiled lords, who had never known this inside story, cried out in shock.

Naturally, some people said that this was actually an excuse for the Ross people to find fault. No man would go to war for one of his concubines.

However, this is indeed a grandiose excuse.

Following this theory, Ragnar continued: “Hafgen is dead, how do you think he died?”

“I know. His Red Dragon collided with the lone Ross, and he fell into the sea and disappeared. He was swallowed by the sea,” Swind said.

“Do you know who is in command of that Ross ship?”

At this point, Swinde and others were taken aback: “Could it be the leader of the Ross people?”

“That’s him! He is a young man who seems to be blessed by Odin. His luck has always been very good, and his own strength is also very strong. I heard the attitude of the Prince of Ross towards the whole of Denmark. The people of Ross didn’t want to fight at all. All their people in Hedeby were killed. They couldn’t bear it, so they gathered their strength to take revenge. So attacking you is only part of the revenge…”

“It sounds like you have been defending from their standpoint. I admit that they may have a point, but they clearly want to trap us Bernholm people to death.” Swind was indignant.

“The Ross people are taking revenge, and I, wanting to destroy Horik’s power, also want to take revenge on the Franks.”

“So you’re working with the Ross people like this?”

“It’s cooperation. I have learned the true attitude of Prince Ross. That man thinks that the enemy of the enemy can be a friend. Put aside the past grievances, and now we are all facing a big trouble. We can obviously join forces to take the Danish King Horik eradicated. I even…”

“What do you think?”

Ragnar raised his head proudly: “I should become the new king of Denmark, and then sign a treaty with the Rus and Svealan people, so that the piracy in this sea area will end, and we can do business freely and live in peace, wouldn’t it be great? ”

Restoring peace is the long-cherished wish of the islanders, but peace is simply a luxury.

Ragnar said again: “The Ross people wanted me to rob you, but I stopped them. There is no need to fight between you. In my opinion, it is better for you to send envoys to Ross to form an alliance. According to As far as I know, the Prince of Rus is very willing to accept new allies. You see, I have successfully formed an alliance with them even though I killed the king of Svealan. Two of the big ships that are parked outside your port are mine. This is the solution. The benefits of the alliance. As long as you form an alliance with Ross, at least the Ross will not attack you again.”

Many people were moved by it.

“So, what’s the price?” Swind asked cautiously, and at the same time he was thinking about how much he would pay to stop the Ross people.

“Who knows?” Ragnar shrugged, “Maybe all you need is your attitude against the King of Denmark.”

Ragnar’s lobbyist is doing a good job, and his lobbyist is just a cameo. It seems that the persuasion work has been completed.

He said that there is no need for Rurik’s royal pirate to force the entire Bornholm Island to defect.

Just as his stated ambition to become the new king of Denmark, he needs to show his own strength.

He doesn’t need to really rule the entire island. After all, the island itself is just a partnership between many big families and a large number of free fishermen. He only needs to promise benefits, and the islanders will probably join on their own.

The Stonewall tribe lost many people, but the tribe itself was not composed of a single-blood family.

Ragnar can clearly absorb the small family from Bernholm as a new clan.

The people in the parliamentary court were secretly divided into two groups. One group thought that they could try to negotiate peace with the Ross people, while the other group still planned to wait and see.

As for the staunch opposition, it simply does not exist!

Swind is a supporter, and that is exactly the case. When it comes to diplomatic matters, he, the speaker, must go to Ross’s territory to meet with their supreme leader to discuss the possibility of an alliance.

During the day, Ragnar landed on the island with a small boat. At night, the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on the possibility of an alliance. The next morning, this turned into two boats drifting towards the eyeing Ross III.

As usual, Spout ordered the entire army to be on alert. After seeing Ragnar’s return, he ordered the torque slingshot to unload.

Hearing that the envoys of the islanders were about to board the ship, Spout lowered the rope ladder from the big ship.

Seeing the demonic Ross ship for the first time, Swind couldn’t help touching it first, and then boarded the ship like climbing a wall.

He was detained as soon as he boarded with his entourage.

It wasn’t until Ragnar boarded the ship that he explained that the so-called whole island had a plan to form an alliance.

Spout had an idea, “Align with our prince? That’s fine. But brothers, you can’t return empty-handed. You provide us with some food and other treasures.”

“Okay, we only have some stinky herring.” Swind was right.

“If you block our sea area, don’t expect us to produce many treasures.”

“Forget it then. It looks like you are the leader of the islanders, and I deserve credit for catching you.”

In fact, Swind still brought some “meeting gifts”, that is, to choose ten girls from the island.

This is also what Ragnar said, the so-called Ross people need a lot of women, and the foreign women are not slaves, but simply wives and children.

In this way, Swinder had no psychological burden, and took two armed entourages, and headed for the eastern sea for the first time in a big Ross ship.

[End of this Chapter]