Rise of Rurik

Because the big camp is the warmest and safest, people basically return one after another in the middle of the night. Maybe those who haven't returned have frozen to death in the snow? People just worry and don't care about them, because wealth and wealth are at risk!

The messenger returned from skiing in a dusty environment, and the three of them were so exhausted that they were almost paralyzed on the ground.

When the frightened left-behind carried them to the campfire, poured some water into their mouths, and stuffed some fresh roasted venison. After they recovered their spirits, they officially reported the good news of the discovery of the deer herd. , and the command of the leader.

The situation has completely changed, the scattered hunting is over, and the rest is all the staff swarming to find the leader's position and sweeping the deer in one net.

Hundreds of sleds galloped across the snow, and the sleds behind them were already piled high.

The luggage became heavy but did not dampen their enthusiasm for hunting in the slightest.

The desire for wealth is indeed the biggest driving force for people to work hard.

Also because the messenger claimed to have found traces of the deer breeder, perhaps a battle in the snow and ice was inevitable.

The skiers seemed to be going to a banquet, and the ultimate goal of such a large group of ferocious hungry wolves was on those poor deer keepers and their hundreds of reindeer.

As Vikings, the Ross tribe never thought their actions were sinful.

And the deer breeders didn't notice the approaching danger, because they never felt that in the winter pastures they were in, there was nothing else to be wary of besides the hungry wolves that would actively attack the weak reindeer.

A galloping race took place, and even such a mighty army took two full days to connect with Otto, who had been waiting for a long time.

A large group of people hid in a small pine forest. They actually arrived late at night. After a short sleep, when the short day was halfway through, Otto gathered everyone who arrived.

He asked everyone to show their hunting results over the past few days, and they couldn't help but be delighted.

He roamed through the crowd, playing with the fluffy white ferret that someone had pinned to his waist, and complimented him, "That's wonderful, you've got something for a couple of days. I've seen some people get really good. Abundant, I am afraid I can sell a gold coin for these furs."

The chief was joking, and some people were really giggle.

"Don't laugh, now there is a huge opportunity in front of you. Come with me now!" He made a big gesture, attracting everyone to follow, and the dark crowd gathered at the edge of the woods.

The world is still full of clear skies, and the extremely clear air of northern Europe makes for excellent visibility.

Many people, they have only ever seen a small herd of deer grazing grass in twos and threes, when have they ever seen a herd of deer that moves like a dark cloud.

Above the snow, the unknown objects composed of deer are too dazzling, aren't they walking treasures?

Everyone was very happy, because the leader's correct guidance gave everyone the opportunity to enjoy the huge deer herd. All that's left is to defeat the deer's master and become the new one himself.

A pair of expectant eyes looked at Otto, everyone hoped for a good strategy, a brilliant plan, so that a deer would not escape.

Under the guidance of Otto, people hid one after another. After counting the number of people, Otto determined that there were 150 people gathered here.

And fifty people? They didn't lose contact, they didn't follow the big deal, and they didn't leave early.

"What's the matter? There are a lot fewer people?" Otto was a little upset.

Someone shouted at the right time: "There is a group of cowards hiding in our big camp. Chief, you don't have to worry about them! It's okay if they don't come, we will share the treasure."

Otto nodded, that was a good idea.

"Okay!" he exclaimed, "it's still an old tradition, and as leader I get half of it! Don't question anything,

Because I got Odin's guidance, I was able to lead you very successfully to find the deer breeders and the huge herd. Odin has given us revelation, including instructions on how to fight. Now, you listen to me unconditionally. "

"Follow!" Everyone completely agreed with the leader's words without even thinking about it.

Otto's heart was also dark. After a long period of observation, he always felt that the deer herd must have more than 200 deer, or more. After a battle that was sure to win, he reasonably obtained dozens of domesticated reindeer, then connected them with ropes, brought them all home and then sold them, and he made a lot of money.

He thought so at first, and soon a thought flashed through his mind, and he thought that he needed to change his routine.

Because, with your own ability, don't expect to bring too many deer back.

Otto himself had no experience in raising deer at all. He was sitting on fifty deer, how to bring them back obediently.

After all, not only himself, but also all his subordinates, everyone needs the help of a commissioner, so the deer breeders must be required to live.

But those deer breeders will never surrender obediently. They are likely to be as difficult to surrender as those Danes. As long as there is a fight, it will be the result of life and death.

Is it necessary to eliminate all deer breeders? !

It is an ancient legend that he got from the priest Veria. When his ancestors occupied Roseburg, Veria emphasized the word "expulsion". Of course the fight happened and the battle axe bleed, but the ancestors did not wipe out all the deer keepers.

After some thought, Otto finally changed his mind.

When everyone has made basic preparations, for example, many people rushed to change into their own chain armor, the round shield was also tied to their left arm, the broken dagger, saber and battle axe around their waists were ready. Some even endured the cold abruptly and put on icy helmets.

All of them who carried bows and arrows also had their bowstrings fastened to the tips of their bows (don't wind them when not in use).

With such preparations, their image does not have the meaning of snowfield hunters, it is simply about to have a decisive land battle with the Danes.

They have already reported their combat effectiveness, and they also imagined that the deer breeders are a group of extremely good warriors. Although everyone has family members, this does not affect their worries about future battles.

It is a great honor to be able to fight under the darkness of night and in the light of Aurora.

Of course, it's better not to die or get hurt.

Otto was very satisfied with the performance of his subordinates. He gathered everyone together again and solemnly explained his latest thoughts.

"Brothers, it's good that you are ready to fight. Now I have a new idea, we need as many deer keepers alive as possible."

When this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.

It's strange that they don't make an uproar, because everyone's psychological preparation is to set the deer breeders as "powerful enemies", and many people are ready to die in battle, but the leader wants everyone to be caught alive?

Many people had doubts on the spot, especially his closest subordinates, who had the strongest doubts.

"Ah! My brothers, we have to need some deer keepers to drive our prey back. Besides, those deer keepers are definitely not just men. Are you going to attack women?"

Everyone really didn't think of this, and they had to think about the leader's opinion.

If the parade Valkyrie sees a woman attacked by mortals on the ground, no matter how brave she is, she will be despised by the Valkyrie.

"If there are women and children there, we have to let these people go. Attacking them will not get God's approval, and I don't think everyone will agree that such an attacker is a brave guy. Besides, don't you want to Some servants?"

servant? The leader's words spoke to everyone's heart.

In the current era, population is productivity! So like the Danes, the Norwegians, they started attacking Britain to take a lot of people, just to get more productive in their icy homeland to create more wealth. Of course, the enrichment of this wealth basically stems from the enslavement and oppression of foreign servants, who are basically tools.

Although the Rus tribe is on the fringes of Viking society, they also completely agree with this culture in essence, but it is difficult for them to obtain that kind of all-weather slaves through direct plundering, but they are also unprecedentedly able to obtain the surrender and surrender of the distant Novgorod residents. tribute.

In fact, compared to plundering outsiders as slaves, the behavior of the Rus people like feudal princes looking for Novgorod to collect taxes is more efficient, and in a sense, more civilized.

However, if there is a chance to obtain a slave, it is not a bad idea to give it a try.

More than 100 people quickly unified their opinions. They just held a small meeting and reached a consensus.

In other words, this operation is a special hunt, the prey is not only the entire deer herd, but also all the deer breeders.

The principle is very simple: except for the man who dares to resist, everyone else will be spared, and then tied up with ropes. As for those men who threw their weapons and knelt on the ground begging for mercy, this kind of person has lost the value of fighting against one another. This kind of person is a natural servant. Whether to kill or let go depends on the situation at the time, and you can do whatever you want.

Opinions have been unified, and all that is left is to take action.

How should the hunt be carried out? The method is very simple. More than 100 people will split it up, like a real hunting, to surround the deer breeders and the forest where the deer are hiding, and comb them to complete the encirclement.

There is only one big principle, try to keep it alive.