Chapter 586 Laying the Foundation for the First Finnish City

Chapter 586 Laying the Foundation for the First Finnish City

The women donated by the villages arrived at the Rus' camp, and a great deal of hides arrived.

Rurik looted heavily in the core territory of the Suomi people, and would rather spend a lot of money in order to eliminate the disaster.

That's a lot of money indeed, because in Suomi society, squirrel skins are the general equivalent, a currency.

Seeing that they were so obedient, as obedient as a hound, Rurik wasn't stubborn.

He gave the leader Uko a glass bowl, a steel meat-cutting dagger, and a double saw.

Glassware is not uncommon in Ross, and it is a treasure in the Suomi people. The steel dagger is a cutlery, and the double saw is a pure production tool.

If there is a gift that is the most valuable, it is Rurik's order to throw down an old, scratched dragon-headed warship as the current "ship" of the canonized "Suomi War Chief" , one is to show nobility, and the other is to use this boat to show all the Suomis the permanence of the strength of the Rus.

The planned departure date is tomorrow, and the Russ also took advantage of the last time to take a good rest.

There were bonfires lit everywhere, and the soldiers of the army grilled fish wantonly. In addition to eating their stomachs immediately, they also deliberately grilled some sliced ​​deboned fish into jerky for future voyages.

Those Suomi people are not idle either, because the Rus army is still here, and whether or not to go crazy is only a matter of thought. If the situation is not well served, it will be too bad.

The Suomis were forced to process some rations for the Rus army, which were actually dried fish and venison. They also grow a small amount of crops, such as onions.

What surprised Rurik the most was that he thought that the main food of this group of guys should be fish in the lake, but unexpectedly, they also opened up a batch of farmland to grow rye.

The climatic conditions here are quite similar to those of the Lake Mälaren area, but their rough agriculture, even if they grow rye, what harvest can they get?

The Suomi people provided a very small amount of rye bread, which tasted rough and sour. Who would want to touch this thing if it wasn't madly hungry?

Rurik really had some concerns about rye. If the rye pie, which was punched in the middle and pulled up with a string, was mixed with the ergot fungus that is unique to rye, it would be really confusing to eat.

At least rye is a cold-resistant crop, and the Suomi people can cultivate a small amount, and it will be necessary for Rus to collect tribute in this regard in the future.

To be honest, how much oil and water can there be in looting a primitive tribe other than extorting a batch of furs? Only when they become richer can the Principality of Rus be exploited better, so it is beneficial for them to transfer a little "high technology" of Rus to increase their production efficiency.

All of this is for later, and now Rurik just wants to quickly find the correct waterway to enter the southern sea, and then implement a plan - to build a city of Suomi.

Today, the concept of Suomi has given way to Finland.

Regardless of the Suomi or the Tavastians, they were originally from the same group. Rurik formalized and legalized the so-called Varyag’s general name for this group of people, and Finland has determined this.

In essence, they exist in the form of vassals under the whole of the Duchy of Rus. Obviously, the current relationship is still quite vague.

To make it a reality that everyone can see and feel, Finland needs its first real city, the capital of the "Marquis of Finland".

Rurik had already thought of a name, and he was building a city at the mouth of a river leading to the Gulf of Finland in the south, probably called Helsinki.

Still, it has to be called Helsinki?

This name is just a compound word of two words, taken from the word "new" in the Suomi language, with the German "count" as the middle word and the end with "territory", the three words together are "new count" "Leadership" means that this is a city developed from the fief castle and supporting fiefs of a Swedish nobleman.

The most beautiful interpretation of its name is arty.

Such a name is too easy! Then think of a better name?

After weighing it up, Rurik had another idea.

The Rus army was busy eating grilled fish, and the Suomi girls who were going to be given to other Russ as wives also held the grilled fish in their hands this time, and ate them silently.

Outside Rurik's tent, several village leaders headed by Uko became the guests.

It was a great honor to be entertained by the young and promising leader of Ross.

Everyone could see that the Rus had new arrangements.

"Uko, I am very satisfied with your cooperation. Now there is only one thing, all of you must do well for me."

This is not surprising to everyone. After all, they are Varyag people, and their appetite is naturally greater than that of bears and wolves.

Uko nodded reluctantly: "As long as it is your arrangement, I will definitely do it."

"Heh!" Rurik leaned back tactically, twisted his neck again, and raised his chin. "Are you still worried that I will continue to exploit? Forget it, I pay attention to contracts. I am very satisfied with your tribute this year, and in the future Follow this every year. Don't worry, I will allow you to trade in my territory, and I will ask more Russ merchants to trade with you. Follow us, and you will be prosperous and stable."

Rurik said a lot of polite words, and seeing the arrogant attitude of this young man, Uko felt that he had become a three-year-old child and only listened to the guidance of adults.

"For the stability of trade in the future, when I arrive at the mouth of the river in the south, you must build a city for me, a coastal trade stronghold."

"Huh?" Uko was taken aback, as were the others.

"This...is it really necessary?"

Rurik nodded vigorously: "It is very necessary. In this way, our cruising ships can see you and find the correct route. Did you know? You are on an inland river route. If the sea is rough, we will It is natural for the fleet of the Rus to pass by your homeland and sail safely on your calm lakes."

Here he points to the north: "The lakes have an entrance to the sea in the northwest, and that is the Covinstad of our Rus. I want you to build a new city at the entrance to the south, and that will be all Finns. Let's call it helminki."

"Herminki?" In an instant, Uko understood the meaning. The Russ actually named a city after their daughter Helmi?

"Why? Is it my daughter's name?"

"Why not? You are a descendant of war chiefs that can only be passed on to your daughter, which means that Helmi is one of the rulers of Finland that I canonized. That seaside city was the residence of the future war chiefs (counts) of Finland. Don't hide on the islands in the lake. This place is by no means a safe place. Instead, it makes you little fish in the pond. You don't know the vastness of the ocean. You should understand that this world is very vast, far beyond yours. understand."

Uko was stunned for a moment.

Rurik threw the request: "I am about to launch a new expedition, and you have to choose a hundred excellent men to fight for me."

"The expedition? Who to attack? Karelia?"

"No. Of course those are going to attack, but not this year. Give me a hundred men and they will be led by Yevro. I like your men, they are weak because of a lack of good commanders. Rest assured, they are not slaves Since you have surrendered, you should send people to work for me. Besides, follow me on the expedition. After returning, they will be considered a great success, and they will better surround the territory to avoid being attacked by the Karelians. "

It was indeed a small mistake that Rurik didn't mention it until the end. He regretted not asking them to hand over a group of men as servants at the first time.

A new city, a group of immigrants, a hundred servant soldiers.

These three things can be implemented by the Suomi people. Uko and his friends briefly discussed it, and they all feel that the requirements of the Ross leader are also beneficial to him.

If you simply fight for the Rus, who doesn't worry that they will be killed by unknown enemies first as consumables?

If his commander is that Yevlo, the situation is completely different. The life of the Suomis is always monotonous and simple. They feel that Yevlo, who has drifted to the Varyag society for 20 years, is still their own clan. Based on this relationship, being a servant of the Rus army is an option.

Because there are some bold young people in the Suomi society, since a Yevluo can mix well and drink with the young Rus leader, why not himself?

The next day, everything is ready.

On the narrow lake, a Ross fleet is ready to go!

The leading warship guarded the Mercury, and behind the convoy was an army of Suomi canoes.

The military conflict between the two sides has been eliminated. This time, the Suomi people are following the Rus people closely, and they are going to the mouth of the river to build a new city, Herminki, which is not inferior to the trade fair of the island in the center of the lake. According to the understanding of the Suomi people, that is their "jeweled city".

Rurik stood on the highest stern deck, and he looked out at will, looking at the long ships. In addition to his own soldiers, there were also a large number of women sitting in the center of the ship.

Five hundred Suomi girls are all here. They are about to leave their hometown and think about it. Rurik suddenly feels a little sad.

But for the Rus, this trip is a triumph of victory.

It must be June to return to Rosberg. Who would have thought that since the end of February, when the ice seas froze, the Kovins sent a war warning. After more than three months of continuous war, the eastern land has been conquered, and the land of Finland under the rule of Ross has been conquered. Posture exists.

People who have been fighting for a long time hope to return to Roseburg for a good rest, but rest is destined to be extravagant.

Everyone knows that even if they go back as early as possible, they won't take long to cultivate, just because the Duke has given an order.

The order of the monarch is not easily adjusted, and the order is almost absolute! The crusade against wealthy Britain, and the certainty of showing off under the eyes of the Danes along the way, were the things the Rus had to do.

Mercury's cabins were stuffed with leather, and many longboats placed a small amount of leather goods in addition to the women and the servant Suomi mercenaries.

The expedition of the Rus people, which was forced by the situation to expand, has yielded a lot of material, but a group of brothers escorted a large number of prisoners and captured them slowly northward. They should be able to walk back to Cowenstad safely.

Seeing that everything was in place, the Mercury's mast flew the Ross flag.

Someone blew the horn, and the whole fleet began to move.

Two longboats rowed with as many as one hundred and twenty oars, pulling the leather-laden Mercury forward.

One after another dragon-headed warships rowed at the same time. The amazing scene deeply shocked the Suomi people in the rear. They followed the Rus people tremblingly, and soon found that their speed was still not as fast as them.

Is there a guide for this trip? The guide was Uko himself.

Many Suomi fishermen know the way to the sea in the south, just because there are some villages there, and the local people also belong to the Suoumi tribal alliance. They operate the work of boiling seawater and salt, and then trafficking coarse salt into the lakes. In exchange for livestock and hides.

It can be said that the commercial waterway that Rurik hopes to open has been used by Suomi for a long time, and the fleet is actually sailing on a route that the Suomi people are very familiar with.

Gradually, a strange smell wafted in the air, with a hint of saltiness.

Rurik was in high spirits, and all the Rus realized that it was the breath of the ocean!

"The sea is ahead." Uko took the trouble to guide the way, and now there is no need for a clear guide.

The water from the lakes is pouring into the ocean, and the Ross fleet is walking in a fairly wide channel, which is deep enough for the nearly fully loaded Mercury to sail normally.

There is no need to deliberately paddle, and the river holds the fleet and floats peacefully to the sea.

Finally, everything turned into a vast blue sky.

The sea has arrived! Seeing him Rurik was not too excited, seeing his subordinates and clansmen again, everyone raised their hands high and cheered.

The fleet drifted quietly to the shoal near the sea, and there were five very obvious outlying islands not far away.

"It's really strange, how did no one notice this estuary in the past Sorgon voyages? Is it because the island is obscured? Or is it because it is too small? At least it will become a navigation relay station in the future." Rurik imagined a wonderful The picture shows that the Ross fleet can set off from Tombstone Island in the Åland Islands at the "Crossroads of the North Baltic Sea", stop at Helminki for supplies, and finally rush all the way to Novrosburg at the mouth of the Neva River. Navigation does not have to be a wandering for many days, there are many stops in the route, and the safety of navigation is also greatly improved?

The army landed one after another in this shoal, and people lit bonfires to sleep but only stayed here for one night.

As the sun sets, lazy people are busy eating jerky around the campfire.

Rurik, with his hands behind his back, stood on the flat sandy shore with great interest, accompanied by his capable guards.

Uko stood beside him complimentingly.

"Uko."

"exist."

"Look to the west." Rurik pointed his finger at the setting sun. "There, a day or two's voyage is our Rus' Tombstone Island, our sea fortress."

He pointed to the east again: "There is our new Rosberg, a huge city that is rapidly emerging. You Finns... um. Suomi, who exist in the gap between us Rus, and we rule it is yours. destiny."

"Yes."

"How?" Rurik turned around again, the setting sun shone on his handsome face, how confident and even arrogant he was.

Uko's understanding of the world is really vague, and he doesn't know the geographical structure of Northern Europe at all. Since the leader of Ross explained this, he can only believe it.

Rurik added: "We are only leaving temporarily. We will visit here every year from now on. You and your people must build a trading town, and Herminki must be built."

"As ordered."

"Then let's begin."

"Start? What do you mean?" Uko was taken aback.

"Don't be surprised. I planned the construction of the city, I gave her a name, and I should also set up the first stake for the city. Let's dig a hole and step on a wooden pole, and you will use this wood as your future. The center establishes a stronghold.”

Rurik did what he said, and in the end it was he who struggled to pick up a long-handled warhammer, symbolically smashed the wooden stakes placed in the muddy dirt hole dug by the assault as a foundation.

Although it was still a deserted coastal beach, looking at the sunset and seeing the stake again, Rurik seemed to see a city surrounded by a wooden wall, a large number of boats docked at the dock, and even fishing boats floating on the sea.

That is not a dream, it must be a reality soon!

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