At the same time as the crown prince succeeded to the throne, the Southern Crusaders did not stop sweeping away Bjorn.
On the eighth day, the two sides clashed again.
The Crusaders dispersed Bjorn's army along the way.
More than a hundred people were defeated and then surrendered.
On this day, Oran and Guthrum's armies approached a mountainous area to baptize and convert the newly joined Vikings.
Then go to the mountain spring pool.
"I thought that believers in God didn't like to take baths. What's the saying? Lice are a gift from God to the saints." Guthrum said sarcastically.
"Water is a gift from God. It bathes the soul, removes dirt, and allows every inch of skin to understand God's will more deeply. I originally thought that you would wear horned helmets, share noses, and cut off human heads to reveal the skulls. It’s used as a excrement implement.”
Oran said as he took off his robe, and then walked into the spring pool.
Warm water flows out from the stone openings, and the exterior is surrounded by fine marble, forming a spacious natural and artificial combined pool.
Guthrum also took off his robe and entered the pool.
The servant served mead, ale, and a plate of sour fruits.
This semi-open-air bath has pipelines built since Roman times to transport springs from surrounding mountains, and then heated to become a hot spring.
In the past, it was a temporary pleasure place for kings who visited this county.
The paintings and carvings on the marble walls show the names of twelve kings who have visited this place.
The terrain of this mountain spring pool is relatively high. Looking out from the spring pool, you can also see the natural environment in the distance.
Lush and beautiful flowers and plants, tree-lined paths, and animals of various colors and looks.
Then, with the sound of gurgling spring water, people's fatigue and dissatisfaction will be melted away.
Both the mind and body are effectively stretched.
The "two bastards" each chose a place to lean against.
Surrounding them were soldiers who were shirtless and carrying weapons.
After all, Oran and Guslum have too many enemies, and even bathing in the spring may be in danger.
"Halfdan gave it to you, you have to do things well, otherwise our plan will be affected."
"You are a shameless businessman. While letting Halfdan go and accepting his ransom, you arranged for my men to intercept him and put the danger and fault on me."
"Those ransoms are ours, because as a merchant, you are now the Duke of Kent, and soon you will also be the Lord of Denmark."
"Sir, I only got one-half of the Kent."
"It's quite a lot. I only got a third. You are closely connected to my land. We are our own people now. Let's drink to this damn friendship."
Oran took a small sip, but Gusrum took a big sip, his face even more rosy.
At this moment, the two of them had everything, could master everything, and began to speak with ease.
Gusrum talked about his experiences in the past few years, and Oran also talked about the pressure of being a lord.
The two of them deliberately showed their gentle side to lower the other side's wariness.
After a while, someone came in and whispered.
Guthrum smiled meaningfully.
When he shouted outside, a woman slowly entered under the protection of a maid.
Her eyes were cold, as if she had just stepped out of the snow, exuding a chill.
His face was pale, with no room for warmth.
Her forehead is a little high, and her will and pride are reflected in it.
The lips are neither too big nor too small, and this mouth does not look like it can express any mercy.
The hair is more prominent than gold water and scattered around the armor.
The blue hole is as noble as a gem.
She also tied up long braids that haven’t been cut short for at least a few years.
The maid next to me is very big. From the back, she looks like a man.
She carried a round shield with a wolf pattern on it, and there were two wolves biting each other.
If the maid waved her shield at this moment, rushed forward and slapped Oran's face off, Oran would dye the spring pool red.
However, the Eagle Lord warriors were ready to attack and stretched out their swords to keep the two women away.
The hostess is very young, maybe as old as herself?
Oran looked at Gusrum, "Is this a gift you gave me?"
"She is not a gift, she is my sister and will be your wife."
"It's a pity that I don't have a sister, otherwise I would give you one too."
The corners of Olan's mouth that were originally raised began to return to normal.
The evil people's deal will begin again.
"I only have one-half of the base in Kent, which is too small. If my manor can be expanded, then I will have greater confidence in conquering those disobedient traitors." Guthrum said.
The high-status shield girl is good-looking and has a warrior spirit about her.
Oran likes this kind of woman.
"Madam, tell me your name." Oran turned his head, "I hate being pointed at by weapons, put everything down and be honest."
After Gusrum heard this, he took a bath towel to cover himself, got up, and then took his men out
The maid was invited out, and Olan's men also left wisely, leaving only the blue girl and Olan.
The woman took off her clothes and walked into the spring pool, looking at Oran proudly.
"For the sake of my wife, I heard that you drew your sword in the church. You are a warrior." The woman took a clean wine glass, drank a glass, and then spat out.
In order to fully communicate, the woman spoke Frankish, not yet a commoner's accent, but the kind used by the court nobles.
"It's the same thing as urine. Real wine. When you drink it, it's like a knife cutting your tongue."
"You're so interesting to talk about. I'm starting to like you."
"You look like a pretty boy. I have had slaves like you, and one of them had a devil like a horse..."
Filthy words are unpalatable to the eyes.
As a righteous lord, Oran Dayi replied solemnly, "I also have a 'devil' in me, and you have a 'hell' in you. Let's drive the devil into hell and return to God's grace."
The woman snorted, raised her wine glass to Oran, and the two drank from each other across the water.
"My name is Lagertha."
"Isn't this the name of Ragnar's mistress? Or Halfdan's mother."
"This is an ancient name, and she is not the only one who can call it."
"You and Guthrum were born to the same mother?"
"I am of noble blood among the Danes, and I have the same grandfather as Guthrum. Even earlier, my male lineage ancestors can be traced back to the 'King Vika' of Norway..."
Vikings loved to hear and tell stories.
The woman began to talk about the greatness of the family again, and Oran didn't know who the king was.
In his mind, most of the Viking legends before Ragnar were not believed to be historical.
After Oran listened, it turned out that this man was a king who had passed down various sacrificial rituals.
He had no idea what the king's status was, but he could tell that the woman was very proud.
Lagertha said, "Your army defeated Halfdan and Ubar, and now it will defeat Bjorn. Guthrum told me that he will take back Denmark, so I came here to see you and brought my clan with me." Berserker."
This female leader did not participate in the first operation of the Summer Army. When she was later recruited, she led the berserkers to blockade the sea off Cornwall and Wales.
Not long ago, they landed on the ground and encountered Guthrum's surrender.
There were only two paths left, to join Bjorn or to join her brother.
"Our army will win sooner or later. Now that you want to join, the land is no longer enough."
Oran thought about what he had just said and thought that this woman wanted to exchange her body for Kent land?
"My clan is good at forging. There are more than 20,000 people in the clan. The Danish area under our control can also produce good iron."
"These things don't impress me. Do you know how much food these lands in Kent can produce for me every year and how many people they can feed?"
Olan raised the price to see the woman's reaction.
But the woman just moved her hands and didn't stop until she was half a body away from Olan.
The young man and woman looked at each other with inexplicable emotions.
This is the desire of the human body innately, and there is no good or bad or like or dislike.
"I've heard a lot. If you mint your own coins, they won't be of much value if no one uses them. I know many leaders. I can promote your copper coins to the Saxon tribes and use your wool to pay back the coins. If you have paper, exchange it for better quality products.
I have also been to Frank's court. You need an agent to help you expand your influence and prestige.
What could be better than an alliance that blends the feelings of men and women?”
For example, Oran sleeps with a group of noble ladies seeking benefits.
Lagertha also has a big pursuit in front of her. He is dealing with tough men and wants to develop her tribe.
She was honest, and Oran liked this kind of ally.
Make the bottom line clear. As long as it is not violated, the relationship will not change easily.
"I owe Guthrum a favor. He saved me on the battlefield. If you give him the Kent land, I will become your close friend. All three parties will benefit.
Don’t reject me in a hurry, do you know how many types of goods can be transferred and sold by Beihai Trading Network, and what is the profit?”
