Liu Li has a new name - Rurik
Rurik, this name reflects Otto's expectations for his child, because the root of this name is the later word rich.
Ancient Norse had a great influence on English and German a thousand years later, and also directly evolved into Swedish and Norwegian.
After all, Liu Li understands modern English. It is not difficult to learn the ancestral language of English in a short time.
But now, he is a baby after all.
He is so small that even if he gets a good name, he still has to be in his biological mother's infancy. In the next few years, even if he wants to do something, he will be limited to being too weak and can only be a spectator.
Liu Li, or Rurik. He returned to the arms of his biological mother. Next, it was Otto who returned to solve the problem of goods and war dead.
All the dead were carried off the ship, and their relatives came to claim their bodies.
Here, a young but energetic ten-year-old boy looked at his father's gray body with dull eyes.
He just watched silently, as if isolated from the tribesmen who were laughing and laughing because of the arrival of many supplies.
This child is Aric, Otto's brother and Ogier's only son.
In Scandinavia, which the Romans called the "Dark Place", every boy reaching the age of twenty is a great miracle.
Not only men, but also a healthy woman must take huge risks if she can give birth to a child safely.
Arik's mother died in childbirth. In the end, the boy lost his mother and his future brother.
But at least he still has a father.
The Ross tribe is located in the northern area of the Baltic Sea, where it is colder and the poor living conditions have kept the tribe's population small. What's worse, the entire tribe has more men than women!
If the environment is a test for the men of the tribe, then it is an even more severe test for the women.
Times are changing!
A mood of leaving has arisen among the Ross tribe. The most poignant idea is that instead of transporting the treasures all the way back to the port during the so-called fleet voyages twice a year to demand tribute from the Sweg people, it would be better for the whole family to move directly. , to occupy the towns of the Sweg people, to occupy those warm and comfortable areas to settle down.
In fact, the environment in the Novgorod area is cold, but it is located further south than Rosberg, and the climate is relatively mild.
At least there was enough land to grow wheat.
Wheat kernels and primary ground flour, it has a strong appeal to the inhabitants of Scandinavia.
A big calloused hand patted a young shoulder.
Arik turned his dull head and saw his uncle with a pale face.
"uncle."
"Aric." Otto consoled him with a rich voice, "Your father died in the battle, don't feel sorry for him."
"I……"
How could he not be sad? Looking at his uncle's face that looked exactly like his biological father, tears flowed from the corners of the Viking boy's eyes.
"Silly boy, you will eventually become a warrior. You shouldn't cry now." After saying that, Otto patted the boy on the shoulder again, "Your father went to Valhalla, and Brünnhilde personally led him away. .Aric, you must become a warrior, and only then can you see him in Valhalla."
"is this real?"
"of course it's true!"
For the entire Ross tribe, they have no doubt about Odin and Valhalla.
After all, this is what all of them have been exposed to since birth. Fighting and dying in battle, people think that this is just like eating and sleeping, it is a part of life.
"Arik, I will be your father from now on. You know our tradition."
Arik nodded deeply and said no more.
In fact, Arik knew very well that as the leader's adopted son, he would receive more care and would enjoy more rights in various tribal affairs in the future.
However, during this time, it became known throughout the tribe that the leader's wife had given birth to a child known as "Odin's Blessing."
Arik knew very well that that child was his cousin, and now he is his brother.
The elders have all confirmed that the child has noble blood. As the elder brother, Arik has already realized that he must fulfill his brother's responsibilities when the child grows up in the future.
Otto continued to hold Arik's shoulders, "Do you know what I named your brother?"
"What is it?"
"Rurik. Hey, does it look like your name?"
"Yes. Is it because of me?"
"Not only that, but also because of the oracle. I also learned about the oracle when I came back. My child, your brother will lead our tribe to glory. As an elder brother, you must help him well."
Arik nodded: "Like you and my father?"
"Yes." Otto smiled and patted Arik on the shoulder, "One day, you will fight side by side!"
Soon, all the dead were buried in the tribal cemetery.
Otto placed two Eastern Roman silver coins on Ogier's eyes, then covered them with wooden boards and finally filled them with soil.
As for Ogier's sword, it was naturally inherited by his only son Arik.
Now, it is the autumn of 821 AD. The Sveg people of Novgorod have just harvested this year's new wheat, and part of it was looted in the name of tribute by the Rus tribe who rowed all the way here.
The climate in Novgorod is relatively mild, but the area in Rosberg is already quite cold.
Many tribes in Scandinavia have no concept of AD chronology at all, and they do not even have a rigorous chronology. As for writing, only a small number of Scandinavian groups, such as some Norwegian and Danish tribes, began to use alphabetic writing.
But these tribes have very similar legends and myths, which are passed down orally among the elders.
How many years has the Ross tribe been in existence? The elders of the tribe cannot give a clear number. After all, the tribe existed a long time ago. Therefore, many ancestors are buried in the tribal cemetery to support the elders' claims.
After burying all the dead and distributing the wealth, leader Otto proudly went to the tribe's ceremonial house to inform the elders about what they encountered during the voyage.
Based on the captured battle axes, spears, and special boats, it can be concluded that the enemies are fishermen from Gotland.
The Ross tribe did not want to conflict with those people. Otto meant this, and so did all the elders.
However, if they come and attack actively, no matter how powerful the counterattack is, they will have to fight back.
No one questioned Otto's decision, and the elders even believed that 200 enemies were eliminated with only ten people dead, which fully proved the strong fighting power of the Ross tribe! It also proves that Otto is the best leader.
Here, the most distinguished elder is the one known as "Grandma Vilia". She is an old man over eighty years old.
Yes, Vilia is not only the oldest in the tribe, but he still seems to be physically strong. She is also a priest in the tribe, and it is believed that she has established some kind of spiritual connection with Odin. Some even say that perhaps when she dies, she will regain her youth and become another Valkyrie in Valhalla.
Vilia, in her aging voice, made a special reference to the boy.
With a sense of authority that made Otto nervous, she asked: "I have only one more crucial question to ask you. My child, have you named that boy?"
"Yes! He has already been chosen." Otto said proudly in front of all the elders: "I named him Rurik."
"It's Rurik, I completely understand." Villa said meaningfully.
Everyone looked at Vilia and saw a reassuring smile on her old wrinkled face.
"Educate your children well, chief." Vilia said with good intentions: "When Rurik grows up, he will become our new leader. Everything is arranged by Odin. Now, chief, you can leave. .”
