Chapter 307: Report of the Spuyut Fishermen's Expedition
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Encountering and negotiating trade matters with merchants from the Balmerk tribe was purely unexpected.
The ten travellers retired to rest, and Rurik fulfilled his promise and gave them preferential treatment, such as providing accommodation and food, and their own boats, all being pushed ashore for necessary repairs.
Normally all expenses need to be paid by these travelers, and Lurik did not embarrass them any more and declared that all expenses are waived.
But it cannot be said that Rurik has lost.
After those people left, the discussion scene immediately became lively.
Rurik looked at Mezzasta, a Corvin, who had been silent for a long time, alertly: "You already understand our language, although you don't speak well. You should be able to understand the conversation between me and that person. Tell me now, did you ever know The Balmerk tribe?"
Mezzasta nodded calmly: "Of course I understand. My people have been in contact with them."
"Oh? Your people? In your tribe? Oh, I should call them back."
Mezzasta grinned helplessly: "My lord, they all died in battle! Most of the men in my tribe were killed by you."
Hearing it, Rurik couldn't help but stretched out his hands and slapped his face: "It's really that arrows don't have eyes! So how much do you know about them?"
"They...probably just want to do some business and must sell us a little salt. You know, we are very short of salt. In order to get salt, we have to carry a lot of leather to the south and exchange it with the Finns over there. Now we I have migrated to the sea and settled in this mountain fort by the sea. These days we have learned how to cook salt."
Rurik shrugged: "But the sea here is only slightly salty. I dare say that the sea facing the Balmerks contains more salt."
"Is this true?" Metzasta asked in surprise.
"Of course." Rurik deliberately increased his voice: "They are facing the sea at the end of the world. We are the world surrounded by sea, and all the land is huge islands floating on the sea. The ocean is too big. In some places, the sea is very salty, and in some places, it is not sea water. It is more like some kind of lake water."
The vast number of Ross soldiers, mercenaries, and Covin's Mezzasta, they were the first to hear Rurik describe the world like this, and it really changed their worldview greatly.
Because the speaker has a noble identity, is a real wise man, everyone is willing to believe, and this is worthy of belief.
Rurik continued to look at Mezzasta’s eyes and said with certainty: "Since you have been in contact with them earlier than us, the people of Rus. You will build this place well. I can be sure that in the future, Elon Olava The fort will become a very key trading stronghold. Your people must do their best to learn ironing and have iron tools to exchange for the best salt of the Balmerks. I also need your people to exchange salt with them as much as possible, so that before winter, we You can pickle more food."
"I see, my lord."
Rurik nodded: "You can withdraw."
Soon after Metzasta retreated, another important person was invited into the house.
The visitor was no one else, but Spuyut, who was ordered to explore.
But when this young man stepped on the wooden floor, his sloppy image was really uncomfortable.
He had a sloppy beard, his face was a bit dirty, and his leather jacket was extensively damaged. He was completely in a posture of surviving a terrible battle.
"How did you... be like this? Could it be that you wrestled with the bear with your bare hands?"
Spuyute didn't care about Rurik's surprise, and he became very excited when he mentioned the bear.
A pair of sharp eyes lit up on the sloppy face, and expressions of credit all over his face: "My lord, you never think of what we encountered in the northern river."
"You met the travelers from Balmerk, I know."
"No!" Spuyute's expression was even more fascinating: "We found a small lake with many perches in the lake. We further investigated and found that many rivers flow into this small lake, and those rivers lead to distant ones. Place, we can explore further."
"So, are you going further north?" The nature of Rurik was raised.
"We didn't do this. We camped by the lake and we were very fortunate to encounter some bears and deer running lonely. We killed two bears and ten deer easily with a crossbow. The meat was killed by us. Eat it, we have brought back bear and deerskin. They are all our presents to you."
Rurik was satisfied, but after another thought, with these gains, why didn't they take the initiative to deal with Balmerk's travelers, but brought them back?
Also, why don't those travelers mention the crossbow?
Upon further inquiry, Rurik got a logically defensible answer-the encounter with the Balmerks was entirely an incident that occurred when returning home.
The fishermen have made significant progress in their exploration tasks, that is, they have found the excellent freshwater fish resources in the upper reaches of the river. Also because of the river's own factors, to catch freshwater fish, in terms of fishing efficiency, it can completely surpass the ocean.
Ocean fishing is most efficient than the cooperation of two larger fishing boats, dragging a very large hemp rope net in one direction, and when the boat feels that the time is right, the net will be closed. Since there is no sonar equipment at all, the power of the boat is a mixture of paddle and sail. This kind of fishing is simply a chance, thanks to the fact that the herring resources in the entire sea area are still very rich, and the Ross people have a harvest every time they cast a net.
Of course, river fishing is still a similar routine, just from sweeping aimlessly, to a nest of sea bass and salmon after the big net sinks to the bottom of the river.
Of course, the Kewen people have a more primitive routine, that is, to create a calm pond to attract swimming fish to enter, and then close the entrance of the pond, scoop out all the water, and implement a school of fish.
Compared with marine fish, freshwater fish have more bones. The small problem of fish bones is not a problem at all for the Ross people. They all know where the fish bones of freshwater fish are mainly concentrated. Just pay attention to them when eating.
Life is still poor, everyone has something to eat, do you still care about fish bones?
In fact, the small lake mentioned by Spuyute is actually the confluence of two larger rivers, and a large number of small streams flow into this place, so a freshwater lake is not small in scale.
Its geographical location is quite superior, and it is reasonable to build a small city here.
Yes, she is Rovaniemi, the so-called hometown of Santa Claus.
But the current Ross people don't have any romantic imagination in this regard. Spuyute simply called it "Lake Perch", which was a name for it, nothing more.
Along the river northward, from Elronburg to the so-called Perch Lake, or "Rovaniemi", the geographical straight-line distance is 90 kilometers away. Considering the meandering of the river, the expedition is actually against the current. Up to 150 kilometers long.
It can be said that Spuyut and his guys discovered Perch Lake, which is really a precious gift to Rurrik.
The preciousness of this gift lies in the local freshwater fish resources.
If the local fishery resources can be used nearby, it is better than getting rid of the Ross fishermen from the southern waters and then transporting them.
During the transportation, the marine fish rot and smelled slightly. Everyone can tolerate these. The only thing that worries Rurik is that he needs to pay the fishermen to buy the fish and the transportation fee.
Up to now, the comprehensive taxation system of the Ross tribe has not been established. A system often cannot be supported by everyone instantly because of a decision made by the leader, not to mention that this system still requires some money from the pockets of residents. Even with the funds collected, the purpose of its use is to build the entire tribe. In the past, everyone had no concept of taxation and was eager for quick success and quick gain. Ruriek was worried that the strong prestige he built on myths would be damaged.
Based on this status quo, Rurik must pay money to the free fishermen of his tribe.
There is no free lunch in the world. Even if it is for charity, the charitable person must obtain the satisfaction of reputation and even the satisfaction of self-values.
The various tribes of Kewen are themselves fishing and hunting people, and they are also good at catching freshwater fish.
After all, the attributes of the Iron Squirrel Tribe are slaves.
They are slaves. kindness? Will there be some kindness of women?
I desperately need them to provide labor, provide them with quality food and accommodation, and even guarantee safety, in order to get more labor value from them. My purpose is to exploit them to maintain my financial turnover.
Rurik calculated that since the most consumed material of the Iron Squirrel Tribe is food, if they can solve these problems by themselves, as their masters, before the chrome steel axe is realized, they will not be able to make daily financial hemorrhage.
At present, the fishery resources at the mouth of the sea are extremely bad. It is said that in September, there will be a huge troop of salmon entering various freshwater rivers. September is the traditional fishing season of the Kowen people, but September is too far away.
The Kewen people should find a way to go to the north, and even build a small settlement in the Perch Lake. The value of its existence is to fish for the food needs of Fort Elon.
Thinking of this, Rurik consciously must establish a formal contract with Mezzasta.
The summer solstice is really getting closer, especially the dwindling night time, because it is the arrival of the night without night.
Five days have passed since the return of the expedition. In just five days, the construction of the third waterwheel was completed and put into use.
A large number of men died, and the men of the Iron Squirrel tribe were very scarce. As the Ross fighters will return to Fort Rose, the Elon Orava Fort after they evacuated has really become a mountain fort for the Corvins. The tribal people with a small population are the slaves of Rurik, and they must give their masters the fruits of their labor-the chrome steel axe.
It is really unrealistic for the people of Kewen to start full contact with iron smelting work to become excellent blacksmiths in only two months.
They did not understand the true meaning of the smoldering and carburizing work. Fortunately, they finally understood how to operate a large furnace, make sponge iron, and work for forging and quenching.
How to become a good blacksmith? The best way is to train around the clock, even a beginner, if he spends most of the day in the smelting and forging, his skills will become more refined.
Rurik was a little uneasy at first, but when he saw that the mature men were already able to swing the hammer in their hands and beat the embryo into a "Nordic hand-axe" appearance, he felt relieved.
The return date is approaching. Before leaving, Rurik was alone in his mansion inside the wooden wall and summoned Mechasta, the leader of the Iron Squirrel tribe.
In a dimly lit room, only a few flames from the beating oil lamps gave limited light.
Sitting in the room are two men, one long and one young.
Needless to say, the young are naturally wise Rurik.
"My lord, presumably you and I are going to have a private conversation?" Mechasta asked cautiously when he settled down.
"Yes. There is one thing that you and I need to talk about."
"What's the matter?"
"It's about the future of Fort Elon Orava, I think you have been paying attention to it."
"This..." Metzasta hesitated. In fact, he didn't think there was anything else to talk about, so he calmly said: "Do you still need to talk about it? We are your servants, just like the initial agreement. We dig the ore, smelt and forge it into usable utensils, and we dedicate the utensils to you. As the master, you provide us with food and safety assurance."
Rurik nodded and said calmly: "The crux of the problem lies here. At the beginning, this was our initial contract. Now the situation has changed a lot! The city was established, and you misunderstood my mind. The relationship between slaves and masters in
"So..." Metzasta said unclearly.
Lurik immediately took advantage of his small head, and the beating light of the oil lamp shone on his face, further demonstrating the serious atmosphere.
"Now, you and I must sign a formal contract, and we must confirm the relationship. Although I am your master, through this contract, we must determine the responsibility and power of the master, and more must Determine the obligations of servants."
Mezzasta couldn't immediately understand Rurik's remarks. In his mind, even though he is now a slave, his life is actually more stable and prosperous than in the past. Is being a slave a humiliation? I'm afraid not!
There are more days to eat, and there is no need to worry about a powerful enemy launching an attack. Everyone thinks that it is good to be a servant of the Rus. As for hatred, what can be done? The little leader of the Ross people buried the dead personally, and the Ross people also respected everyone's sacrifices!
Metzasta actually felt that the master had already provided a lot of favors, and it was enough to continue doing what the master confided for the rest of the day.
However, Rurik wanted to establish a relatively equal contract with his servants.
Youdao is purely conquered by force, and then desperately exploited by force is purely a wrong act of killing chickens and getting eggs. Furthermore, Rurik's heart is not such violence. What he wants is the efficiency of production. Under the current conditions, he wants to develop the productivity of the population under his control as much as possible in order to strengthen himself.
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Encountering and negotiating trade matters with merchants from the Balmerk tribe was purely unexpected.
The ten travellers retired to rest, and Rurik fulfilled his promise and gave them preferential treatment, such as providing accommodation and food, and their own boats, all being pushed ashore for necessary repairs.
Normally all expenses need to be paid by these travelers, and Lurik did not embarrass them any more and declared that all expenses are waived.
But it cannot be said that Rurik has lost.
After those people left, the discussion scene immediately became lively.
Rurik looked at Mezzasta, a Corvin, who had been silent for a long time, alertly: "You already understand our language, although you don't speak well. You should be able to understand the conversation between me and that person. Tell me now, did you ever know The Balmerk tribe?"
Mezzasta nodded calmly: "Of course I understand. My people have been in contact with them."
"Oh? Your people? In your tribe? Oh, I should call them back."
Mezzasta grinned helplessly: "My lord, they all died in battle! Most of the men in my tribe were killed by you."
Hearing it, Rurik couldn't help but stretched out his hands and slapped his face: "It's really that arrows don't have eyes! So how much do you know about them?"
"They...probably just want to do some business and must sell us a little salt. You know, we are very short of salt. In order to get salt, we have to carry a lot of leather to the south and exchange it with the Finns over there. Now we I have migrated to the sea and settled in this mountain fort by the sea. These days we have learned how to cook salt."
Rurik shrugged: "But the sea here is only slightly salty. I dare say that the sea facing the Balmerks contains more salt."
"Is this true?" Metzasta asked in surprise.
"Of course." Rurik deliberately increased his voice: "They are facing the sea at the end of the world. We are the world surrounded by sea, and all the land is huge islands floating on the sea. The ocean is too big. In some places, the sea is very salty, and in some places, it is not sea water. It is more like some kind of lake water."
The vast number of Ross soldiers, mercenaries, and Covin's Mezzasta, they were the first to hear Rurik describe the world like this, and it really changed their worldview greatly.
Because the speaker has a noble identity, is a real wise man, everyone is willing to believe, and this is worthy of belief.
Rurik continued to look at Mezzasta’s eyes and said with certainty: "Since you have been in contact with them earlier than us, the people of Rus. You will build this place well. I can be sure that in the future, Elon Olava The fort will become a very key trading stronghold. Your people must do their best to learn ironing and have iron tools to exchange for the best salt of the Balmerks. I also need your people to exchange salt with them as much as possible, so that before winter, we You can pickle more food."
"I see, my lord."
Rurik nodded: "You can withdraw."
Soon after Metzasta retreated, another important person was invited into the house.
The visitor was no one else, but Spuyut, who was ordered to explore.
But when this young man stepped on the wooden floor, his sloppy image was really uncomfortable.
He had a sloppy beard, his face was a bit dirty, and his leather jacket was extensively damaged. He was completely in a posture of surviving a terrible battle.
"How did you... be like this? Could it be that you wrestled with the bear with your bare hands?"
Spuyute didn't care about Rurik's surprise, and he became very excited when he mentioned the bear.
A pair of sharp eyes lit up on the sloppy face, and expressions of credit all over his face: "My lord, you never think of what we encountered in the northern river."
"You met the travelers from Balmerk, I know."
"No!" Spuyute's expression was even more fascinating: "We found a small lake with many perches in the lake. We further investigated and found that many rivers flow into this small lake, and those rivers lead to distant ones. Place, we can explore further."
"So, are you going further north?" The nature of Rurik was raised.
"We didn't do this. We camped by the lake and we were very fortunate to encounter some bears and deer running lonely. We killed two bears and ten deer easily with a crossbow. The meat was killed by us. Eat it, we have brought back bear and deerskin. They are all our presents to you."
Rurik was satisfied, but after another thought, with these gains, why didn't they take the initiative to deal with Balmerk's travelers, but brought them back?
Also, why don't those travelers mention the crossbow?
Upon further inquiry, Rurik got a logically defensible answer-the encounter with the Balmerks was entirely an incident that occurred when returning home.
The fishermen have made significant progress in their exploration tasks, that is, they have found the excellent freshwater fish resources in the upper reaches of the river. Also because of the river's own factors, to catch freshwater fish, in terms of fishing efficiency, it can completely surpass the ocean.
Ocean fishing is most efficient than the cooperation of two larger fishing boats, dragging a very large hemp rope net in one direction, and when the boat feels that the time is right, the net will be closed. Since there is no sonar equipment at all, the power of the boat is a mixture of paddle and sail. This kind of fishing is simply a chance, thanks to the fact that the herring resources in the entire sea area are still very rich, and the Ross people have a harvest every time they cast a net.
Of course, river fishing is still a similar routine, just from sweeping aimlessly, to a nest of sea bass and salmon after the big net sinks to the bottom of the river.
Of course, the Kewen people have a more primitive routine, that is, to create a calm pond to attract swimming fish to enter, and then close the entrance of the pond, scoop out all the water, and implement a school of fish.
Compared with marine fish, freshwater fish have more bones. The small problem of fish bones is not a problem at all for the Ross people. They all know where the fish bones of freshwater fish are mainly concentrated. Just pay attention to them when eating.
Life is still poor, everyone has something to eat, do you still care about fish bones?
In fact, the small lake mentioned by Spuyute is actually the confluence of two larger rivers, and a large number of small streams flow into this place, so a freshwater lake is not small in scale.
Its geographical location is quite superior, and it is reasonable to build a small city here.
Yes, she is Rovaniemi, the so-called hometown of Santa Claus.
But the current Ross people don't have any romantic imagination in this regard. Spuyute simply called it "Lake Perch", which was a name for it, nothing more.
Along the river northward, from Elronburg to the so-called Perch Lake, or "Rovaniemi", the geographical straight-line distance is 90 kilometers away. Considering the meandering of the river, the expedition is actually against the current. Up to 150 kilometers long.
It can be said that Spuyut and his guys discovered Perch Lake, which is really a precious gift to Rurrik.
The preciousness of this gift lies in the local freshwater fish resources.
If the local fishery resources can be used nearby, it is better than getting rid of the Ross fishermen from the southern waters and then transporting them.
During the transportation, the marine fish rot and smelled slightly. Everyone can tolerate these. The only thing that worries Rurik is that he needs to pay the fishermen to buy the fish and the transportation fee.
Up to now, the comprehensive taxation system of the Ross tribe has not been established. A system often cannot be supported by everyone instantly because of a decision made by the leader, not to mention that this system still requires some money from the pockets of residents. Even with the funds collected, the purpose of its use is to build the entire tribe. In the past, everyone had no concept of taxation and was eager for quick success and quick gain. Ruriek was worried that the strong prestige he built on myths would be damaged.
Based on this status quo, Rurik must pay money to the free fishermen of his tribe.
There is no free lunch in the world. Even if it is for charity, the charitable person must obtain the satisfaction of reputation and even the satisfaction of self-values.
The various tribes of Kewen are themselves fishing and hunting people, and they are also good at catching freshwater fish.
After all, the attributes of the Iron Squirrel Tribe are slaves.
They are slaves. kindness? Will there be some kindness of women?
I desperately need them to provide labor, provide them with quality food and accommodation, and even guarantee safety, in order to get more labor value from them. My purpose is to exploit them to maintain my financial turnover.
Rurik calculated that since the most consumed material of the Iron Squirrel Tribe is food, if they can solve these problems by themselves, as their masters, before the chrome steel axe is realized, they will not be able to make daily financial hemorrhage.
At present, the fishery resources at the mouth of the sea are extremely bad. It is said that in September, there will be a huge troop of salmon entering various freshwater rivers. September is the traditional fishing season of the Kowen people, but September is too far away.
The Kewen people should find a way to go to the north, and even build a small settlement in the Perch Lake. The value of its existence is to fish for the food needs of Fort Elon.
Thinking of this, Rurik consciously must establish a formal contract with Mezzasta.
The summer solstice is really getting closer, especially the dwindling night time, because it is the arrival of the night without night.
Five days have passed since the return of the expedition. In just five days, the construction of the third waterwheel was completed and put into use.
A large number of men died, and the men of the Iron Squirrel tribe were very scarce. As the Ross fighters will return to Fort Rose, the Elon Orava Fort after they evacuated has really become a mountain fort for the Corvins. The tribal people with a small population are the slaves of Rurik, and they must give their masters the fruits of their labor-the chrome steel axe.
It is really unrealistic for the people of Kewen to start full contact with iron smelting work to become excellent blacksmiths in only two months.
They did not understand the true meaning of the smoldering and carburizing work. Fortunately, they finally understood how to operate a large furnace, make sponge iron, and work for forging and quenching.
How to become a good blacksmith? The best way is to train around the clock, even a beginner, if he spends most of the day in the smelting and forging, his skills will become more refined.
Rurik was a little uneasy at first, but when he saw that the mature men were already able to swing the hammer in their hands and beat the embryo into a "Nordic hand-axe" appearance, he felt relieved.
The return date is approaching. Before leaving, Rurik was alone in his mansion inside the wooden wall and summoned Mechasta, the leader of the Iron Squirrel tribe.
In a dimly lit room, only a few flames from the beating oil lamps gave limited light.
Sitting in the room are two men, one long and one young.
Needless to say, the young are naturally wise Rurik.
"My lord, presumably you and I are going to have a private conversation?" Mechasta asked cautiously when he settled down.
"Yes. There is one thing that you and I need to talk about."
"What's the matter?"
"It's about the future of Fort Elon Orava, I think you have been paying attention to it."
"This..." Metzasta hesitated. In fact, he didn't think there was anything else to talk about, so he calmly said: "Do you still need to talk about it? We are your servants, just like the initial agreement. We dig the ore, smelt and forge it into usable utensils, and we dedicate the utensils to you. As the master, you provide us with food and safety assurance."
Rurik nodded and said calmly: "The crux of the problem lies here. At the beginning, this was our initial contract. Now the situation has changed a lot! The city was established, and you misunderstood my mind. The relationship between slaves and masters in
"So..." Metzasta said unclearly.
Lurik immediately took advantage of his small head, and the beating light of the oil lamp shone on his face, further demonstrating the serious atmosphere.
"Now, you and I must sign a formal contract, and we must confirm the relationship. Although I am your master, through this contract, we must determine the responsibility and power of the master, and more must Determine the obligations of servants."
Mezzasta couldn't immediately understand Rurik's remarks. In his mind, even though he is now a slave, his life is actually more stable and prosperous than in the past. Is being a slave a humiliation? I'm afraid not!
There are more days to eat, and there is no need to worry about a powerful enemy launching an attack. Everyone thinks that it is good to be a servant of the Rus. As for hatred, what can be done? The little leader of the Ross people buried the dead personally, and the Ross people also respected everyone's sacrifices!
Metzasta actually felt that the master had already provided a lot of favors, and it was enough to continue doing what the master confided for the rest of the day.
However, Rurik wanted to establish a relatively equal contract with his servants.
Youdao is purely conquered by force, and then desperately exploited by force is purely a wrong act of killing chickens and getting eggs. Furthermore, Rurik's heart is not such violence. What he wants is the efficiency of production. Under the current conditions, he wants to develop the productivity of the population under his control as much as possible in order to strengthen himself.
Encountering and negotiating trade matters with merchants from the Balmerk tribe was purely unexpected.The ten travellers retired to rest, and Rurik fulfilled his promise and gave them preferential treatment, such as providing accommodation and food, and their own boats, all being pushed ashore for necessary repairs.Normally all expenses need to be paid by these travelers, and Lurik did not embarrass them any more and declared that all expenses are waived.But it cannot be said that Rurik has lost.After those people left, the discussion scene immediately became lively.Rurik looked at Mezzasta, a Corvin, who had been silent for a long time, alertly: "You already understand our language, although you don't speak well. You should be able to understand the conversation between me and that person. Tell me now, did you ever know The Balmerk tribe?"Mezzasta nodded calmly: "Of course I understand. My people have been in contact with them.""Oh? Your people? In your tribe? Oh, I should call them back."Mezzasta grinned helplessly: "My lord, they all died in battle! Most of the men in my tribe were killed by you."Hearing it, Rurik couldn't help but stretched out his hands and slapped his face: "It's really that arrows don't have eyes! So how much do you know about them?""They...probably just want to do some business and must sell us a little salt. You know, we are very short of salt. In order to get salt, we have to carry a lot of leather to the south and exchange it with the Finns over there. Now we I have migrated to the sea and settled in this mountain fort by the sea. These days we have learned how to cook salt."Rurik shrugged: "But the sea here is only slightly salty. I dare say that the sea facing the Balmerks contains more salt.""Is this true?" Metzasta asked in surprise."Of course." Rurik deliberately increased his voice: "They are facing the sea at the end of the world. We are the world surrounded by sea, and all the land is huge islands floating on the sea. The ocean is too big. In some places, the sea is very salty, and in some places, it is not sea water. It is more like some kind of lake water."The vast number of Ross soldiers, mercenaries, and Covin's Mezzasta, they were the first to hear Rurik describe the world like this, and it really changed their worldview greatly.Because the speaker has a noble identity, is a real wise man, everyone is willing to believe, and this is worthy of belief.Rurik continued to look at Mezzasta's eyes and said with certainty: "Since you have been in contact with them earlier than us, the people of Rus. You will build this place well. I can be sure that in the future, Elon Olava The fort will become a very key trading stronghold. Your people must do their best to learn ironing and have iron tools to exchange for the best salt of the Balmerks. I also need your people to exchange salt with them as much as possible, so that before winter, we You can pickle more food.""I see, my lord."Rurik nodded: "You can withdraw."Soon after Metzasta retreated, another important person was invited into the house.The visitor was no one else, but Spuyut, who was ordered to explore.But when this young man stepped on the wooden floor, his sloppy image was really uncomfortable.He had a sloppy beard, his face was a bit dirty, and his leather jacket was extensively damaged. He was completely in a posture of surviving a terrible battle."How did you... be like this? Could it be that you wrestled with the bear with your bare hands?"Spuyute didn't care about Rurik's surprise, and he became very excited when he mentioned the bear.A pair of sharp eyes lit up on the sloppy face, and expressions of credit all over his face: "My lord, you never think of what we encountered in the northern river.""You met the travelers from Balmerk, I know.""No!" Spuyute's expression was even more fascinating: "We found a small lake with many perches in the lake. We further investigated and found that many rivers flow into this small lake, and those rivers lead to distant ones. Place, we can explore further.""So, are you going further north?" The nature of Rurik was raised."We didn't do this. We camped by the lake and we were very fortunate to encounter some bears and deer running lonely. We killed two bears and ten deer easily with a crossbow. The meat was killed by us. Eat it, we have brought back bear and deerskin. They are all our presents to you."Rurik was satisfied, but after another thought, with these gains, why didn't they take the initiative to deal with Balmerk's travelers, but brought them back?Also, why don't those travelers mention the crossbow?Upon further inquiry, Rurik got a logically defensible answer-the encounter with the Balmerks was entirely an incident that occurred when returning home.The fishermen have made significant progress in their exploration tasks, that is, they have found the excellent freshwater fish resources in the upper reaches of the river. Also because of the river's own factors, to catch freshwater fish, in terms of fishing efficiency, it can completely surpass the ocean.Ocean fishing is most efficient than the cooperation of two larger fishing boats, dragging a very large hemp rope net in one direction, and when the boat feels that the time is right, the net will be closed. Since there is no sonar equipment at all, the power of the boat is a mixture of paddle and sail. This kind of fishing is simply a chance, thanks to the fact that the herring resources in the entire sea area are still very rich, and the Ross people have a harvest every time they cast a net.Of course, river fishing is still a similar routine, just from sweeping aimlessly, to a nest of sea bass and salmon after the big net sinks to the bottom of the river.Of course, the Kewen people have a more primitive routine, that is, to create a calm pond to attract swimming fish to enter, and then close the entrance of the pond, scoop out all the water, and implement a school of fish.Compared with marine fish, freshwater fish have more bones. The small problem of fish bones is not a problem at all for the Ross people. They all know where the fish bones of freshwater fish are mainly concentrated. Just pay attention to them when eating.Life is still poor, everyone has something to eat, do you still care about fish bones?In fact, the small lake mentioned by Spuyute is actually the confluence of two larger rivers, and a large number of small streams flow into this place, so a freshwater lake is not small in scale.Its geographical location is quite superior, and it is reasonable to build a small city here.Yes, she is Rovaniemi, the so-called hometown of Santa Claus.But the current Ross people don't have any romantic imagination in this regard. Spuyute simply called it "Lake Perch", which was a name for it, nothing more.Along the river northward, from Elronburg to the so-called Perch Lake, or "Rovaniemi", the geographical straight-line distance is 90 kilometers away. Considering the meandering of the river, the expedition is actually against the current. Up to 150 kilometers long.It can be said that Spuyut and his guys discovered Perch Lake, which is really a precious gift to Rurrik.The preciousness of this gift lies in the local freshwater fish resources.If the local fishery resources can be used nearby, it is better than getting rid of the Ross fishermen from the southern waters and then transporting them.During the transportation, the marine fish rot and smelled slightly. Everyone can tolerate these. The only thing that worries Rurik is that he needs to pay the fishermen to buy the fish and the transportation fee.Up to now, the comprehensive taxation system of the Ross tribe has not been established. A system often cannot be supported by everyone instantly because of a decision made by the leader, not to mention that this system still requires some money from the pockets of residents. Even with the funds collected, the purpose of its use is to build the entire tribe. In the past, everyone had no concept of taxation and was eager for quick success and quick gain. Ruriek was worried that the strong prestige he built on myths would be damaged.Based on this status quo, Rurik must pay money to the free fishermen of his tribe.There is no free lunch in the world. Even if it is for charity, the charitable person must obtain the satisfaction of reputation and even the satisfaction of self-values.The various tribes of Kewen are themselves fishing and hunting people, and they are also good at catching freshwater fish.After all, the attributes of the Iron Squirrel Tribe are slaves.They are slaves. kindness? Will there be some kindness of women?I desperately need them to provide labor, provide them with quality food and accommodation, and even guarantee safety, in order to get more labor value from them. My purpose is to exploit them to maintain my financial turnover.Rurik calculated that since the most consumed material of the Iron Squirrel Tribe is food, if they can solve these problems by themselves, as their masters, before the chrome steel axe is realized, they will not be able to make daily financial hemorrhage.At present, the fishery resources at the mouth of the sea are extremely bad. It is said that in September, there will be a huge troop of salmon entering various freshwater rivers. September is the traditional fishing season of the Kowen people, but September is too far away.The Kewen people should find a way to go to the north, and even build a small settlement in the Perch Lake. The value of its existence is to fish for the food needs of Fort Elon.Thinking of this, Rurik consciously must establish a formal contract with Mezzasta.The summer solstice is really getting closer, especially the dwindling night time, because it is the arrival of the night without night.Five days have passed since the return of the expedition. In just five days, the construction of the third waterwheel was completed and put into use.A large number of men died, and the men of the Iron Squirrel tribe were very scarce. As the Ross fighters will return to Fort Rose, the Elon Orava Fort after they evacuated has really become a mountain fort for the Corvins. The tribal people with a small population are the slaves of Rurik, and they must give their masters the fruits of their labor-the chrome steel axe.It is really unrealistic for the people of Kewen to start full contact with iron smelting work to become excellent blacksmiths in only two months.They did not understand the true meaning of the smoldering and carburizing work. Fortunately, they finally understood how to operate a large furnace, make sponge iron, and work for forging and quenching.How to become a good blacksmith? The best way is to train around the clock, even a beginner, if he spends most of the day in the smelting and forging, his skills will become more refined.Rurik was a little uneasy at first, but when he saw that the mature men were already able to swing the hammer in their hands and beat the embryo into a "Nordic hand-axe" appearance, he felt relieved.The return date is approaching. Before leaving, Rurik was alone in his mansion inside the wooden wall and summoned Mechasta, the leader of the Iron Squirrel tribe.In a dimly lit room, only a few flames from the beating oil lamps gave limited light.Sitting in the room are two men, one long and one young.Needless to say, the young are naturally wise Rurik."My lord, presumably you and I are going to have a private conversation?" Mechasta asked cautiously when he settled down."Yes. There is one thing that you and I need to talk about.""What's the matter?""It's about the future of Fort Elon Orava, I think you have been paying attention to it.""This..." Metzasta hesitated. In fact, he didn't think there was anything else to talk about, so he calmly said: "Do you still need to talk about it? We are your servants, just like the initial agreement. We dig the ore, smelt and forge it into usable utensils, and we dedicate the utensils to you. As the master, you provide us with food and safety assurance."Rurik nodded and said calmly: "The crux of the problem lies here. At the beginning, this was our initial contract. Now the situation has changed a lot! The city was established, and you misunderstood my mind. The relationship between slaves and masters in"So..." Metzasta said unclearly.Lurik immediately took advantage of his small head, and the beating light of the oil lamp shone on his face, further demonstrating the serious atmosphere."Now, you and I must sign a formal contract, and we must confirm the relationship. Although I am your master, through this contract, we must determine the responsibility and power of the master, and more must Determine the obligations of servants."Mezzasta couldn't immediately understand Rurik's remarks. In his mind, even though he is now a slave, his life is actually more stable and prosperous than in the past. Is being a slave a humiliation? I'm afraid not!There are more days to eat, and there is no need to worry about a powerful enemy launching an attack. Everyone thinks that it is good to be a servant of the Rus. As for hatred, what can be done? The little leader of the Ross people buried the dead personally, and the Ross people also respected everyone's sacrifices!Metzasta actually felt that the master had already provided a lot of favors, and it was enough to continue doing what the master confided for the rest of the day.However, Rurik wanted to establish a relatively equal contract with his servants.Youdao is purely conquered by force, and then desperately exploited by force is purely a wrong act of killing chickens and getting eggs. Furthermore, Rurik's heart is not such violence. What he wants is the efficiency of production. Under the current conditions, he wants to develop the productivity of the population under his control as much as possible in order to strengthen himself.
