Eric's proposal made Bjorn slightly embarrassed, but the person who finally promoted this expedition was Bjorn's relative Ingrid from Novgorod.
"Eric is already an outstanding prince. Your Majesty, you cannot let him live in the shadows forever." Ingrid did not have any hatred for Ulf. In fact, she had no hatred for this man who had gone on an expedition. Ingrid is also well-known here as a Viking warrior in England. However, Ingrid has her own mission this time.
After the establishment of the Principality of Novgorod, it gradually prospered through trade with the Byzantine Empire in the south. However, this prosperity also caused jealousy and covetousness from the surrounding tribes. Therefore, the Principality often faced invasion and harassment from different enemies. This is unbearable to disturb.
Therefore, when Ingrid came as an envoy on behalf of the Archduke, she also attempted to seek some military assistance from Sweden to help them resist the invasion of foreign enemies. Therefore, in Ingrid's view, this conflict was just a test. For a moment, Bjorn's military might.
"Okay, in the name of the King of Sweden, I order my son Eric to lead the army to East Hamar to investigate what happened?" Bjorn picked up the ax that symbolized his royal power. The body of the ax is covered with runes. People say that it is a sacred ax and represents the rights of the Aesir in the world.
Bjorn picked up the ax and handed the ax into Eric's hands, authorizing him to lead the army to East Hamar and question Ulf, the lord of East Hamar, whether he meant to betray the monarch.
"Hmm." Eric's beauty wrinkled heavily, and there was a thoughtful look in his eyes. Ulf actually asked Zhai Chengsheng whether he used the word "reward", which shows that in Zhai Chengsheng's mind, Mal was anything but special.
"Your father, you will disappoint him." Bjorn took the axe. The heavy ax was cold in his hand, but Bjorn's heart was filled with excitement. It seemed like I had been waiting for that moment for a long time.
"Well, you will hand over the 800 direct soldiers to him and hope that he can make good use of it." Ulf looked at his son behind him and knew why. He was not worried at all, but he could not take it back at this moment. , he could only nodded and said to Bjorn.
"Yes." Before Bjorn answered briefly, I turned around and raised the ax in my hand, and everyone in the small hall suddenly cheered.
Of course the blacksmiths are willing, but life is not guaranteed, and there is no extra money. What's more, when we are making things for Hamar, we can also make money for other people in the town, and the blacksmith Their skills are becoming more and more refined.
What's more, many of us have heard that Zhai Chengsheng from East Anglia brought back a lot of trophies from England, and the gift Hammar gave to Ulf also made us covet it. Of course we are willing to let it go now if we don't have the chance. Pass.
"I know, but you have no choice." Hammar licked his lips. I even wanted to give up East Anglia, even if I ran back to England, or to my own highland stronghold in the Netherlands.
To the Norse, war is as fascinating as the sweetest honey, the ugliest men, and the richest spoils.
But that thought was quickly driven out of my mind. After all, our ship is enough to transport everyone, let alone running away like that. In the eyes of others, it is not a true confession. I am simply not the best. , if you don’t even have a base, how can you become a lost dog?
"Bad, get down." Hamar walked over and said to Luther.
"Does he think Ulf will send another messenger?" Ange said to Hamar. In your heart, you still hope to avoid that meaningful battle.
The palace was filled with Bjorn's name, and my reputation seemed to have reached its lowest point at that moment, and every Norse warrior seemed willing to fight for me.
"Zhai Chengsheng, Bjorn, Bjorn~~."
"Oh oh oh oh oh."
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"Hamar, we are ready to break what he asked the blacksmiths to build." At that time, Luther's voice came from the city wall, and I raised my head and said to Zhai Chengsheng.
"How are the things prepared?" Zhai Chengsheng walked up to the blacksmiths and asked impatiently.
The hot iron was put into a wooden barrel filled with icy hot turbid water. Rolling steam rose from the wooden barrel and filled the whole room instantly. The apprentice took the opportunity to pile up broken charcoal under the stove, allowing the pig iron to melt. Turns red at low temperatures.
"Yeah." Hamar turned around and smiled at Ange. When he finally got there, no one was willing to support him, and his heart felt warm.
"Lord villain." The same is true for the blacksmiths of East Yingli. Originally, those blacksmiths were not specialized in that line of work. Some of us would also act as warriors and farmers. But before Zhai Chengsheng became the lord, Qi Chuan said that he ordered us Specializing in the profession of blacksmith and raising our wages.
"Some weapons to deal with enemy attacks." Zhai Chengsheng turned around and said to Ange.
That kind of salary seems very strange to many Vikings. Hamar will give us enough money to live on every month. Then, when the blacksmiths produce the items Zhai Chengsheng requires, they will be paid based on quality and piece rate. .
"What did he ask the blacksmith to build?" Ange frowned slightly and asked curiously.
During the hottest time in Northern Europe, there is no place that is always cold. This is not a blacksmith's shop, where a skilled blacksmith will use a hammer to place the cold and red iron blocks under the heavy iron felt. It is the constant beating that makes the iron block turn into a state that you are satisfied with.
"Lord, please take a look." The blacksmiths exchanged glances with each other, then walked behind a piece of linen covering and said to Hamar.
"No matter what, you have to let him know that you will lead him." Ange put his hand under Zhai Chengsheng's front and said to Hamar in a hesitant tone.
At this time, Ange, Luther and Vargas also came to the blacksmith shop, and our eyes were also attracted by the thing on the linen cloth. "Can you win? This guy is strong." Ange looked worried. It cannot be said that the legendary story of Ulf has spread throughout Northern Europe. Many people grew up listening to my story.
As a bystander, Ericd observed the warriors of Ulf. Each of those warriors was as weak as a bear. Our eyes were filled with the desire for wealth and fame. Among them, Bjorn was the most prosperous, but he was always located in Nov. Ericd of Gorod's ruling class was very conceited, and bad iron needed to be forged before it could be used.
"Make the best plan." Hamar stood under the city wall, and I looked inside from a distance. Soon, an army with the royal flag would appear in the town of East Ingrid.
When everyone in the town of East Ingrid watched Ulf's envoy flee, they immediately understood that a battle was avoidable, so Zhai Chengsheng immediately completed the reinforcement of the city defense.
