Rise of Rurik

Liu Li has a new name - Rurik

Rurik, this name has Otto's expectations for children, because the root of this name is the later word rich.

The ancient Norse language had a major influence on English and German a thousand years later, and it also directly evolved into Swedish and Norwegian.

After all, Liu Li understands modern English, and it is not difficult to learn the ancestral language of English in a short period of time.

Only now, he is a baby after all.

He's so small that even if he gets a good name, he still has to be in the swaddling clothes of his biological mother. In the next few years, whatever he wants to do, he will be limited to being too weak and can only be a spectator.

Liu Li, or rather Rurik. He returned to the arms of his biological mother. Next, it was Otto who returned to solve the problem of the goods and the dead.

All the dead were carried off the boat and their relatives came to claim the remains.

Here, a ten-year-old boy who was immature but full of energy, stared blankly at his father's gray-white body.

He watched silently like this, as if he was isolated from the clansmen who were laughing and laughing because of the arrival of many supplies.

This child is Aric, Otto's younger brother and Ogier's only son.

In Scandinavia, which the Romans called the "land of darkness", every boy who grows to twenty is a great miracle.

It's not just men, a healthy woman can safely give birth to a child, but also to take huge risks.

Arik's mother died in childbirth. In the end, the teenager lost his mother and his future brother.

But at least he still has a father.

The Ross tribe is located in the northern part of the Baltic Sea, where it is colder, and the poor living conditions make the tribe's population always small. What's worse, the entire tribe has more men than women!

If the environment is a test for the men of the tribe, it is a more severe test for the women.

Times are changing!

There has been a feeling of leaving in the Ross tribe. The sharpest idea is that the so-called twice-yearly trip to the Swigg's Sorgon fleet is better than moving the family directly instead of transporting the treasure back to the port. , to occupy the towns of the Swigs, to occupy those warm and comfortable areas to settle down.

In fact, the environment in the Novgorod region is cold, but it is farther south than Rosberg, and the climate is relatively mild.

At least, the land there is capable of growing wheat.

Wheat kernels and primary ground flour, it has a strong appeal to inhabitants throughout Scandinavia.

A large, calloused hand clapped on a young shoulder.

Arik turned his numb head and saw his uncle with a livid face.

"uncle."

"Arik." Otto comforted in a rich voice, "Your father died in battle, don't feel sorry for him."

"I……"

How could he not be sad, looking at his uncle's face that resembled his biological father, tears flowed from the corner of the Viking boy's eyes.

"Silly boy, you will eventually become a warrior, and now you should not cry." After speaking, Otto patted the boy on the shoulder again, "Your father went to Valhalla, and Brunhilde personally led him away. Arik, you must be a warrior, and only then will you see him in Valhalla."

"is this real?"

"of course it's true!"

For the entire Ross tribe, they have no doubts about Odin and Valhalla.

After all, this is what all of them have been exposed to since they were born. Fighting and dying, people think it is like eating and sleeping, it is part of life.

"Arik, I'll be your father from now on. You know our heritage."

Arik nodded deeply,

No more words.

In fact, Arik knows very well that as the adopted son of the leader, he will receive more care, and he will enjoy more rights and interests in various matters of the tribe in the future.

However, during this time, the entire tribe has already known about the birth of a child known as the "Blessing of Odin" by the leader's wife.

Arik knew very well that that child was originally his cousin, but now he is his own younger brother.

The elders have all confirmed that the child has a noble bloodline. As an elder brother, Arik has long realized that in the future when the child grows up, he has to fulfill his responsibilities as an elder brother.

Otto continued to hold Arik's shoulders, "Do you know what name I named your brother?"

"What is it?"

"Rurik. Hey, doesn't it look like your name?"

"Yes. Is it because of me?"

"Not only that, but also because of that oracle. I also learned of that oracle when I came back. My child, your younger brother will lead our tribe to glory. As a 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, the era is the autumn of 821 AD. The Swig people of Novgorod have just harvested this year's new wheat, and they were looted by the Rus tribe who came from thousands of miles in boats in the name of tribute.

The climate in the Novgorod region is relatively mild, but the region in Rosburg is already quite cold.

Many tribes in Scandinavia have no concept of AD chronology at all, nor even a strict chronology. Even in writing, only a few Scandinavian groups, such as some Norwegian and Danish tribes, began to use alphabetic writing.

But these tribes, they have very similar legends and myths, which are passed down by word of mouth among the elders.

How many years has the Ross tribe existed? The elders of the tribe could not give a clear number. After all, the tribe existed a long time ago. Therefore, there are many ancestors buried in the cemetery of the tribe to corroborate the words of the elders.

After burying all the dead and distributing the wealth, the leader Otto proudly went to the ceremonial house of the tribe and told the elders what happened during the voyage.

According to the captured battle axes and spears, as well as special ships, it can be concluded that the enemy is the fishermen of Gotland.

The Ross tribe didn't want to conflict with those people, Otto meant it, and so did all the elders.

However, if they come to the door to attack, no matter how powerful they are, they will have to fight back.

No one questioned Otto's decision, and the elders even believed that only ten people killed two hundred enemies, which fully proved the powerful fighting power of the Ross tribe! It also proves that Otto is the best leader.

Here, the most honorable elder is the one known as "Grandma Veria", an old man who is over eighty years old.

Yes, Vilia is not only the eldest in the tribe, but his body still seems to be tough. She is also a priest of 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 be rejuvenated and become another Valhalla's Valhalla.

Villain made a special mention of the boy thing in her aging voice.

With a sense of majesty that made Otto nervous, she asked, "I only have one most crucial question to ask you. My child, did you name the boy?"

"Yes! It has been taken." Otto said proudly in front of all the elders: "I named him Rurik."

"It's Rurik, I have fully understood." Villa said meaningfully.

Everyone looked at Villa, only to see her old wrinkled face showing a reassuring smile.

"Teach your children well, leader." Villa said with kindness: "When Rurik grows up, he will become our new leader. Everything is arranged by Odin. Now, leader, you can leave. ."