It conforms to the historical process. Real plate armor can basically prevent any missed arrows.

The iron men of the standing army will always be in reserve for the most decisive battle in cruel battles. Blue Fox will send a thousand troops. Although he envies the king's iron army, he does not have the money to build such a fierce army.

What's worse is that because a huge sum of money has to be handed over to Robert, Earl of Raiingau, who sold the land, the money should be provided by the Gould family. Specifically, he lent it to his younger brother Black Fox. His biological brother

The accounts must also be settled clearly. In exchange, the younger brother will use future wine earnings to repay the debt for the land purchase.

After all, this is a matter that only brothers can see. What makes Blue Fox very happy is that King Rurik decided to put the "Iron Army" into the expedition, and he was appointed as the commander. With a strong army in hand, some robberies that he did not dare to do last year were possible.

The act of plunder has been committed this year.

I'm afraid there's more than just trust here.

Goedelund's newly recruited sailors still don't know that the king has replaced an entire standard-bearing iron army. If necessary, each of these people can decorate their helmets with bear heads and become "berserkers" among the five hundred.

He was very satisfied with the results of his recruitment. The new sailors had been standing in the early spring sunshine for a while, still trying to keep the team as neat as possible, forming a matrix like wooden piles.

Finally, the king appeared with his golden laurel crown and his entourage.

Rurik was followed by twenty soldiers. They wore iron helmets and put on breastplates over thick woolen coats. The large area of ​​the breastplate was deliberately polished, reflecting a strong light that could not be ignored in the sun, easily attracting the attention of all the new sailors.

Notice.

Naturally, Goethelund was also surprised.

"Your Majesty, everything is fine." His words were somewhat flattering.

Rurik couldn't help stroking his beard with a sullen face. He ordered all his followers to stand at attention and walked around the new sailors in formation.

Pairs of eyes couldn't help but glance at the young king, but their bodies were still as straight as wooden stakes, and they did not dare to be restless even for the sake of a stable salary in the future.

"Not bad." After reviewing it, Rurik looked into Goldlund's eyes: "I thought you would recruit strange people. They are all blond. Is there not many descendants of the old Russians?"

"Hey, actually, almost all of them are from Mellaren."

"Melaren people?"

"There are also people from Yelmalun. They all come to the capital to make a living. When they heard that the king was recruiting troops, they came here to sign up. As for why there are no old Russians, maybe..."

"Maybe what?"

"I just think your salary is too low."

"Ha! There is such a thing." Rurik shrugged and thought it was ridiculous. He didn't want a raise even if the salary he gave was low. "It's just a reason, it doesn't matter. Since they are all from Sweden, how loyal are they?"

?Are they all good at sailing?"

"Loyalty should be no problem, the latter...it's hard to say."

Goldlund was very honest, Rurik nodded, thinking of some plans.

It happened that the new recruits were gathering, and Rurik loudly announced directly in front of them: "If you want to be a standing naval soldier, you must prove your loyalty. Of course you can claim to be loyal, but I don't want to hear what you say, I just want to see you do it!"

Now I give you a chance for war! The elite troops are about to go on an expedition to Frank, and I need some sailors to participate. What do you do? Can you? I give you a chance. Go through the expedition and prove your loyalty."

The king's speech caused an uproar. No one was timid about war. On the contrary, what they wanted was the opportunity to make a fortune by fighting. Unexpectedly, the king himself gave them the opportunity.

"But they are too young. They have never participated in a war before. They have been working as laborers in the capital." Goldlund was really worried about his own people.

"Are they considered young?" Rurik glanced at the corner of his mouth: "I will also order the Seventh Flag to go on an expedition. My nephew is only thirteen years old and will go to the battlefield in person. Aren't they younger?"

"this……"

"Is there any reason?"

"They still lack training."

"It doesn't matter. They can row a boat, so they are good sailors. Since they were laborers in the past, there must be many people who can cut wood and make wooden utensils. We need such talents. As for the lack of training, the top commander appointed by the king this time is Blue Fox.

Gouldson, a member of your old employer’s family. What do you think of him? Training troops is no problem at all.”

"That's true. It's a matter of such a big ship..."

"Hey." Rurik couldn't help but pat the shoulders of these veterans, "You have a huge responsibility! The Sea Monarch is our new flagship, who will be authorized to conduct sea trials? Of course it is you! I will also appoint you as the new flagship.

Captain of the flagship, I want you to select elite sailors who must learn how to operate this big ship this summer. You will conduct sea trials at the Kronstadt anchorage, and I need your results."

To be honest, Goldlund was a little surprised when he heard that the king had intended to sail the big ship directly to the mouth of the Rhine River to show off to the group of Frankish nobles.

The king has changed his mind. It seems that the king is very cautious in this regard.

"As ordered." Goethelund swore, holding his heart in his hands, just to declare that he would definitely implement it.


Chapter completed!