In an instant, Roseburg, which should have fallen into tranquility in the wind and snow, became lively, and the voices of people happily calling friends were everywhere.
People hiding in warm homes immediately put on thick clothes and hurried out of their homes. Before the boats hit the beach, the men, women, and children left behind by the tribe gathered at the pier and all locations near the sea.
Even the priest Vilia, who predicted the safe return of the fleet, happily walked to a better location on the beach with the support of the junior priests.
With her old and somewhat blurry eyes, Vilia saw a ship quickly approaching the gentle beach covered with river pebbles, just like seals quickly entering a smooth road.
Overall, due to the decline of Rome, the Franks did not inherit Roman shipbuilding technology. Instead, the Vikings miraculously inherited some, making their shipbuilding technology far superior to that of Europe at the same time.
There is also the unique skill of the Vikings, whose invention of the keel in the second half of the eighth century brought about a great revolution.
The longships of the Ross tribe are all built around a huge oak keel, with a large number of oak ribs installed on the keel, and then oak boards are nailed to the ribs, and the gaps are glued with grease and lime. In order to increase the strength, the ship's ribs are made of double-layer wooden boards arranged in a staggered manner, with animal skins deliberately filled in the middle to enhance waterproofing and impact resistance. The boards are also made of solid oak.
Oak is the most cost-effective wood since mankind began the Age of Discovery. It is also very easy to obtain for the Russians.
Relying on the very strong oak keel, the ships washed up on the beach left a deep mark. The ship had completely left the water, and the dusty warriors jumped off the ship with their equipment.
The tribesmen who were watching could no longer contain their excitement. They rushed towards the ship that arrived first. As a result, they noticed something surprising!
There are many warriors who are very young, they have just become strong, and they must have gained a lot of experience under the leadership of the leader.
Look at these young people. They did not leave after getting off the boat. Instead, they carried their shields on their backs and their swords hung on their waists.
They stretched out their arms to greet the men in thick leather jackets who lumbered down from the boats. Due to some inadvertent oversight, the mysterious man's fur hat to keep him warm fell off, revealing long golden braids and a delicate face.
It's a woman! It's a young woman! And there are many young women who need young warriors to personally take over the ship!
For a time, a large number of tribesmen saw these scenes, letting the snowflakes continue to fall, and the people on the shore were already boiling.
Because older people in the Ross tribe know very well that young boys in the tribe will never be too intimate with young women. Their current attitude towards the mysterious women fully illustrates one thing!
The distance was not very far anymore. Priest Vilia, who was standing in a high and open position, could clearly see that there were a group of young foreign women. Her heart began to get excited, her old body began to tremble, and her wrinkled face also appeared. smile.
"Great priest, are you excited?" asked a junior priest.
"Yes! Otto is worthy of being our great leader. My children, we must prepare well tomorrow. In a few days, the tribe will hold a wedding for some young people at our stone ship altar!"
The ships docked one after another, and the identities of the women were also known to the tribesmen.
Many people looked at these Svig women from Novgorod with strange eyes. For decades, the tribesmen of these women had paid tribute to the Rus tribe with a lot of wealth. Finally this year, they actually started to treat the women of their own tribe as special tribute? !
But they were not used as servants, but as wives of some tribal youths.
When they set foot on the territory of Fort Ross, they naturally became new Ross people and enjoyed all the rights of tribe members.
For example, when the tribe began to distribute the spoils of war, the wife also had a share. If her husband dies, she will legally inherit all of her husband's property.
The true situation immediately spread throughout the tribe, and people began to publicize the beauty of the Sweig girls, especially the other young boys in the tribe. They were full of curiosity about the girls, and they also regretted their current situation and were full of hope.
Young boys start to fantasize almost out of instinct. After all, the tribe is a place where there are more men than women. If you want to marry a wife, according to Scandinavian tradition, you must have personal wealth that you can use. To make a name for yourself in the fighting arena, you must at least let the tribe recognize you as a brave and strong man.
However, there are only a few truly outstanding men.
For a long time, those tribal men who had difficulty marrying wives either insisted on waiting, rowed long boats to plunder women from other tribes, or left forever.
Lone ships were difficult to plunder, so many men preferred to leave Fort Ross.
Otto's reputation in the tribe is even more remarkable because his actions have brought new hope to the entire tribe. If only by searching for some amber rough stones in the thin soil in the mountains, using them as a betrothal gift to Novgorod during the twice-yearly Sorgon voyages, and marrying a wife in a very peaceful way, why not do it.
The Ross tribe is a group of smart people. They are good at seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, and accomplish their goals peacefully and at low cost. Everyone is happy.
So this winter is no longer ordinary. In the cold world of ice and snow, people's hearts are restless in the warm wooden houses.
Boys who can grow into warriors long for beautiful wives in their hearts. Their parents see the hope of a smooth continuation of the family bloodline. Those who are highly respected in the tribe clearly realize that the tribe will become stronger because of the rapid hope of more people.
When the day came when the ship docked, Rurik had already studied with Vilya for several days and had a preliminary understanding of the rune alphabet.
The training for those children cannot be given up. Even if it starts to snow, the training must continue until the snow and ice cover the ground.
Rurik's last days of waiting were very fulfilling, and he was full of hope for the future until his father returned safely with the people who participated in the voyage.
The large amount of treasures brought back were quickly distributed, and as the leader, Otto naturally received a very generous share.
Rurik also received a reward from his father - a jar of precious honey.
However, this honey filling has a greater effect. Otto rewarded his son with this and made clear instructions: "I will use him again soon. Before that, you are not allowed to eat more."
At first, Rurik was not sure how useful honey was. A few days later, on Frigg's Day, it was used.
But these are not things that surprise him as a "child"! Just because of his cousin Arik, he brought back a beautiful girl in triumph.
A girl from Novgorod entered the large wooden house of the tribal leader. Rurik, who was only seven years old and sat on the whole animal skin, opened his eyes and saw clearly the girl's handsome face.
After all, Rurik's effective body houses the soul named Liu Li. If the seven years in Roseburg are included, Rurik clearly understands that his mental age is as high as thirty-seven years old.
He is a child, his eyes widened today, and he can honestly say that this girl really suits his taste.
ah! After all, the news had quickly spread throughout Roseburg!
My father had already gone to the priest's big wooden house as soon as possible to tell the priests and elders what he had experienced in the past forty days. After meeting his father at the dock, it was already evening, and he was still reporting on his work! .
The mother inquired about a lot of news, and Rurik stayed in his house and understood that all the young women who returned with the ship were from Novgorod.
In other words, the woman standing in front of him is the Sveg people of Novgorod, the purest ancient Slavs in this time and space.
