king of ros

Moscow, May 1069.

A group of riders in a hurry crossed the streets of Moscow in an orderly manner. They advanced very fast, causing a lot of curses among the crowd.

But everyone can only curse, because those people have the Rurik trident emblem on their bodies, which means that they are members of the Rurik family, and there is nothing they can do about them.

And if you have some knowledge, you will find that they are from Novgorod from their attire.

"Really, it's been a long time since I saw such a scene. Few local nobles in Moscow are so arrogant."

Dill, the battalion commander of the Rostov Battalion who was coughing constantly due to the dust raised by the horses, covered his mouth and said, his voice was full of dissatisfaction, "These damned Novgorod bastards, since the prince took Novgorod After that, these guys were everywhere around him, and this group of people also became arrogant, if anyone would dare to rush on the streets of Moscow in normal times."

Originally, he came out to drink, but he was put in a bad mood.

"Dill, be careful, and didn't you take people to Novgorod to be arrogant? I guess the locals saw you that way at the time." Captain Domnar didn't have much emotion, just calm "And these people are probably bringing news from the south. You know, those who deliver news have privileges."

"Well? Do you have any news?"

Dill's ears immediately stood up. Domhnall was the captain of the prince's personal army, and he was very well informed.

"It's just a little hearsay. I heard that some very bad things happened in the south, but I can't confirm... Oh, Dill, I almost got caught out by you."

Domhnall said subconsciously, but then realized that he was being tricked, and he gave his old friend an angry look.

"If I don't, will you guys tell the truth?"

And Dill replied like this, according to his tone, it seems that this is a matter of course, but it can indeed be said to be so, because their daily life is like this.

"Old friend, don't inquire about it, I guess it won't be long before the news will spread."

Domhnall looked at the tower of the Red City, murmured something, but then changed the subject.

"Okay, don't continue this annoying thing, let's go drink."

When the two Russian officers were jostling and going to drink, in the Rostislav Palace, the prince of Moscow looked very ugly, very, very ugly.

Because those rumors have now been confirmed by reliable sources, that is, his uncle, Injaslav Yaroslavich Rurik, was assassinated by Vseslav's assassins when he entered Kyiv, and died at the gate of Kyiv Before.

Even those who died with the uncle and his two sons, Vseslav's remnant party dispatched a total of fifty assassins, and under the siege of the crowd, the two Injaslavitches could not escape. go out.

What's weird is that the Poles moved very quickly, as if they had been expected. They first captured and executed the assassins, then controlled the Ross army, and stationed outside the city.

It is interesting that the Poles did not enter the city, but what happened next is even more interesting.

...

Rostislav's second uncle, Svyatoslav Chernigov, arrived in Kyiv three days after the assassination and took control of the city.

During the period, Boleslaw in Poland maintained full cooperation, and even immediately sent envoys to ask his father-in-law Svyatoslav to come to Kyiv after the assassination. No matter how you look at it, there are problems.

Then, under the witness of the King of Poland, Svyatoslav was crowned as the Grand Duke of Kyiv. This is completely in line with the order of succession, it is completely reasonable and legal, and no one can find fault.

The people of Kyiv also supported Sviatoslav's succession. After breaking through [-] with [-], Prince Chernihiv's popularity had reached its peak, and everyone was happy to let him be the prince.

In this barbaric era, it is the greatest luck to have a prince who is good at fighting. I didn't see that so many things that Kyiv has experienced recently are not all because of Yin Jaslav's poor military ability.

However, in general, Yin Jaslav's military ability is not bad, but in the current situation, he must be bad if he is not bad.

So just like that, Svyatoslav became the Grand Duke of Kyiv, and his third uncle Vsevolod immediately surrendered to him, and now the whole of Southern Ross has surrendered to this prince.

There were three other people who read the letter with Rostislav, namely Jan, Leo, and Polyin, all of whom were close friends of the Prince of Moscow.

Rostislav gave them a look, asking for their opinion.

"Hmph, is Sviatoslav taking us for fools? This incident oozes with disgusting conspiracy from beginning to end."

Yang commented disdainfully, as he said, the conspiracy here is too obvious.

"The Poles seemed to have expected all of this, and Chernigov's reaction was also very quick. Mr. Rostislav, there is a taste of conspiracy in the imperial capital. But it is a pity that we have no evidence and cannot make any accusations. , the succession of Svyatoslav Yaroslavich is undoubtedly legitimate."

Leo, the actual manager of Moscow, commented that this Greek bureaucrat was very interested in this matter. After so many years in Ross, it was really interesting to finally see events that reminded him of the conspiracies in the imperial capital.

"Svyatoslav... I really didn't expect this kid to be so decisive. He is good at battle and is not afraid of getting his hands dirty. This is what makes a career. This Yaroslavich reminds me of I lost Yaroslav back then, but that guy wasn't as good at fighting as he was."

Polyin thought of some things in previous years, some things about Yaroslav, and he saw a little shadow of Yaroslav in his descendant.

"Master Polyin! What are you implying? Are you attacking Lord Yaroslav's reputation?"

However, his mention of those things immediately aroused a reaction, and Jan immediately accused Polyin of destroying the reputation of Grand Duke Yaroslav.

Polyin was not angry because he was reprimanded, he glanced at Yang's eyes, saw the background color in his eyes, and couldn't help laughing.

"Vishata's son, don't be so sensitive. We are all trustworthy people here. We all know these things well. I know what to say on any occasion."

...

Polyin's words made Leo's eyes light up, why?The Grand Duke of Kyiv is also a man who is proficient in conspiracy?Young's ensuing silence certainly fueled that perception.

"Okay, today we're not here to discuss what my grandfather did!" Rostislav, who was silent, finally spoke up. "The important thing now is what should we do? What should we do?"

"There is no doubt that we should bow to the Kyiv side."

Leo replied without thinking, while the other two were silent, then nodded.

"Yeah, now is not the time to turn against Kyiv. We don't even really control the area under the jurisdiction of Novgorod. How can we have the strength to face my second uncle?"

Rostislav sighed, although at the moment he saw the news, the prince of Moscow subconsciously wanted to send troops to Kiev to drive his second uncle off the throne of Kiev, but in the end he suppressed such thoughts, because this Not reliable at all.

Although the second uncle did not really control Kyiv, he did not control Novgorod either. If he went to war rashly, Rostislav would be very pessimistic about the situation. After all, Southern Russia has a population advantage.

The second uncle also has his Polish son-in-law. With Boleslaw's character, he will definitely come to join in the fun of Ross.

More importantly, in this way he is at a comprehensive disadvantage in terms of law, and the disadvantage in law will make Rostislav lose many supporters, which is not something he can accept.

If he wanted to go to war with the South, he had to keep the whole North behind him.

Faced with the prince's dejected words, it was not appropriate for the people below to say anything, so they could only keep silent, waiting for what the prince would say next.

"Master Polyin, I have to trouble you this time. I need you to go to Kyiv and tell my second uncle about the surrender of the North."

There is a reason for arranging Polyein to go. This nobleman is a figure in the noble circle of Kiev. Even after leaving Kyiv for so many years, his reputation still exists, so it is most appropriate to let him go.

"Yes, Monsieur Rostislav."

Polyein naturally agreed that it was not difficult, and he happened to go to Kyiv to see old friends.

"Jan, go and tell your father right away that the construction of fortifications facing the south must be accelerated, and sooner or later there will be a war."

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Yang nodded. No one thought it was strange for Rostislav to make such an interpretation. Everyone here knows the grievances between the prince and the prince of Chernigov. Even if Rostislav did not attack Svyatoslav, Svyatoslav would Sooner or later, attack Rostislav.

"Leo, the work in Novgorod must be expedited, that area must be brought under control as soon as possible, we only have a year or two... no, maybe even a year, Svyatoslav has the situation under control We will definitely declare war on us later!"

"Your will, Master Rostislav, I will do my best to fulfill your request."

Leo replied very seriously, he is well aware of the seriousness of the situation, and it can be said that the most difficult moment facing the Moscow regime has come.

"Everyone, the situation is too severe. We need all our forces to concentrate on preparing for the war. Do you understand?"

What Rostislav meant was obvious, henceforth power must be concentrated on development.

"Yes, my lord Rostislav!"

Everyone also answered firmly. Everyone here is an important figure in the Moscow regime, and everyone's interests are with Rostislav. Of course, they understand the seriousness of it.

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