king of ros

According to Prolev's records, the various items he brought made Rostislav a treasure. According to the captain's description, he traveled across most of North America.

And he recorded everything he had seen along the way as much as possible, wrote down a few words, and brought them all back.

These documents were taken away by Rostislav, and he planned to revise these records in the future and organize them into a book for Rostislav's future reference—and more importantly, to pass them on to future generations.

Prolev himself became Rostislav's entourage. The prince mainly wanted to inquire about his experience in Vinland nearby. Just looking at the details of the records is definitely not as good as asking people who have experienced it.

He also gave Prolev noble status, but what Rostislav did not expect was that because of his behavior, several captains who went to Vinland were also produced during his ruling career.

The reason why Rostislav cares so much about this matter is mainly to set the background for his long-awaited novel. The story has been roughly completed for a while, but it lacks the construction of a world view.

The construction of the world view may seem small, but Rostislav attaches great importance to it, because he knows that the works he is about to write will have a great impact on future generations.Therefore, after modifying the main content of the article, he also revised and modified the construction of the world view, but he was still not satisfied, and he did not know how many manuscripts were abolished.

After listening to Prolev's story, Rostislav thought of a way to add points to his worldview. Why didn't he use Prolev's adventure records in Vinland, plus his understanding of America as a later visitor, to build a worldview.

Moreover, he will clearly indicate in the preface that the source of inspiration for the world view is Prolev, indicating that he was influenced by the Vinland he described. The world view constructed in this way may be discussed by historians in future generations, increasing his historical status. !
But in the final analysis, as far as the current situation is concerned, this is only an episode after all, and Rostislav's main work still has to be devoted to dealing with various things.

But this kind of time can't last long. After all, after the previous three months of hard work, Rostislav's work has also been reduced, and the Grand Duke of Kyiv has finally become idle.

The next thing can be handled by the subordinates, and he can relax for a while.

After being free, Rostislav went to the Hagia Sophia, accompanied by none other than the old Metropolitan of Kyiv, Luka Zytyata.

"Grandfather's portrait, look carefully, this portrait is really good, speaking of it, I couldn't appreciate such a mosaic painting before."

Rostislav stood in front of a mural, which was the mosaic portrait of Yaroslav. The founder of the church looked at the church he built silently, just like those saints.

"Lord Rostislav, I congratulate you once again on becoming the Grand Duke."

Luca, who was wearing a heavy metropolitan robe, said that he was panting while talking, and even walking such a distance was very difficult for the old man. …

The Hagia Sophia was completely cleared today, and it looked very empty. Here, apart from the Grand Duke's personal soldiers, there were only the Metropolitan and the Grand Duke, and only these two stood on top of the hall.

"Sit down, teacher."

Rostislav helped Luka to the church mural, where there was a set of seats. Rostislav sent the teacher up first, and then sat opposite the teacher himself.

"My lord Rostislav, I am extremely satisfied to see you enter Kyiv and become the Grand Duke. I have worked hard all my life for this moment. But I can no longer take on the big responsibility. You seem to have to find a new metropolitan , I'll have to see Yin Larion soon."

Luka is very clear about his physical condition. It is a miracle that he can persist until today. It is estimated that he will have to leave in a few months.

"Then teacher, who do you think can take on the big responsibility?"

Rostislav asked about the appointment and dismissal of personnel. For a long time, he has let Bishop Luca deal with church affairs. His own understanding of church affairs is very basic, and he can only do basic exchanges and cannot do more things. .

"Nestor, he has been by your side for so many years, he is undoubtedly the most suitable person."

Luka said without thinking, and Rostislav felt something was wrong, "It's not good, Nestor is my close minister anyway..."

"Okay, my Grand Duke, this is Ross. As the undisputed lord of all Ross, you have the right to choose your metropolitan. No one can say a word. If you don't designate someone, why don't you let the imperial capital send you?" Those bastards who came to Ross just to make money?"

Metropolitan Luca's voice suddenly became harsh. Facing this severe accusation, Rostislav was at a loss for words for a while. In the end, like a student, he obeyed in front of the metropolitan and could only answer.

"The only source of opposition within Ross can only be the cave monastery, but they had a heated fight with Sviatoslav before, you can use this to get some resources from them, and your relationship with the cave monastery is not too bad , as long as you show both kindness and power, the monastery will soon succumb to you."

"is teacher."

Faced with such a situation, Rostislav could only respond repeatedly.

After finishing talking about these church affairs, the Metropolitan of Lucca continued to speak earnestly.

"Rostislav, I know, you came to me because of your confusion, Ross is too big, and the forces on this land are so deep-rooted, everything has formed traditions and customs, you don't know what to do do it, right?"

The Metropolitan's words hit Rostislav's heart. In the past four months, Rostislav has not made any reforms in the Southern Ross system, but only attacked the supporters of his uncles and incorporated various forces.

Because he was quite puzzled facing this land, quite at a loss, and did not dare to act rashly.

The series of methods he practiced in Northeast Ross were all based on the premise that the local power was weak, and once the local power became stronger, his measures would have to fail, as Novgorod has proved. …

Rostislav didn't want to continue the old Ross' path, he wanted to blaze a new path, but the reality was that he didn't know how to take the path or what to do. What he was facing was a powerful country that was hard to change.

To put it bluntly, Rostislav wants Rose to run, but the reality is that Rose is still walking and transitioning.

Facing the teacher, the Grand Duke of Kyiv nodded silently. This is an emotion that can only be shown in front of the teacher. In addition, he at most showed these emotions to Zuo Yin, but Zuo Yin couldn't give him any good advice.

"Rostislav, Rostislav, I think you were only the lord of a city back then, so you can do everything yourself, and you can do whatever you want in the territory, but now you are the Grand Duke of Kiev, but instead The bondage in Kyiv may not be as free as it used to be. And for the officials you appoint and dismiss, as well as the descendants who will go to various places in the future, you are not at ease with them, and you are not at ease to leave everything to them, right? "

Bishop Luca said leisurely, and the more he talked about Rostislav, the more frightened he became. Over the years, Luca has been downplaying his presence in the political situation in Moscow, but he never expected that his teacher has always been See him clearly and clearly.

Rostislav couldn't help but rejoice, luckily the teacher saw through him, if it was someone else, it would be terrible.

"Yes, teacher."

Rostislav's mood was visibly depressed. This was the most helpless thing for Rostislav. He wanted to do something, but in fact he couldn't do anything. He could only continue what his ancestors did.

"Rostislav, my Grand Duke, it seems that after you became the Grand Duke, you have become a little eager for quick success. Some things can't be changed overnight. Instead, it will take decades, or even hundreds of years of change, and you will spend your whole life. Only when you go in can you barely see some splashes. I remember your attitude when you were in Moscow, but why are you so anxious after becoming the Grand Duke of Kyiv? You are the sun at eight or nine o'clock, and you still have plenty of time to practice what you want everything."

The metropolitan's words penetrated Rostislav's heart, and Rostislav suddenly realized why he became anxious after becoming the Grand Duke of Kyiv?Today he has walked for 18 years, and he has survived these 18 years. Why should he be anxious and urgent at this moment?

When Luca said this, he was also recalling his past. Back then, Luca fought against pagan beliefs in the city and the wilderness for decades. It was because there were many priests like him, Ross Only then can there be more devout believers.

And now he is advising Rostislav, why you are so eager, continue your previous work, continue to consolidate the foundation, quantitative changes will eventually change qualitatively one day.

"I see, teacher, thank you very much."

Rostislav stood up and said to his teacher, the words were full of sincerity, Metropolitan Luca solved his confusion for a while, which made Rostislav very grateful.

And Luka just smiled, for him, there is nothing better than watching this student walk on the right path.

As for his old man, let’s grow old slowly in Kyiv. At most, he will mobilize all the contacts he has accumulated over the years to solve some problems for the students and do what he can do now. The future does not belong to him anymore.

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