king of ros

Chapter 481 Unraveling the Mystery
On the way to the Vladimir Palace, Volorida kept trying to get some information from Domhnall, but Gaelic's mouth was very strict, and he didn't say a word, just kept repeating " You will know when you see the Grand Duke."

The expression on Rurik's face didn't change much. He always had the same attitude towards his father's affairs. He just needed to obey orders, so he just planned to listen to his father's explanation next.

Vasiliko has been thinking about it, trying to conceive the clues of the matter, but obviously no results have been produced, otherwise he would not have been thinking hard all the way to Rostislav's room.

Next, the three saw their father, Rostislav Vladimirovich, the Grand Duke waiting for their brother.

Rostislav was actually quite helpless in his heart, and he said that he expected the children to find out something, but within a few hours, the situation turned out to be his own use of force, and the matter ended like this.

"My children, I really didn't expect you to choose the most direct way. It really surprised me."

Rostislav looked at his three children, he really didn't expect them to be so reckless, to solve this problem in an almost collisional way.

"This is my idea, father, and it is the most effective. I don't want to spend my time there like a thief. It's better to be straightforward."

Volorida's tone was full of pride. His method was quick and effective, and he solved the problem directly. This is his usual way of solving problems.

"Well, it's really effective, but it's better not to do things like this straight into the enemy's camp, my child."

Rostislav was quite distressed. The last time he was imprisoned for a while, it seemed that he didn't restrain himself at all. Now he can take care of it, but what should he do when he goes out in the future?

"Father, don't worry, I'm doing this because I've got it all figured out."

Volorida looked at his distressed father and explained, but his words made Rostislav even more headache, so he glared at Volorida, and the prince continued without fear,

"I still know the size of that workshop. It's not that big at all, and there can't be too many people in it. We are so direct, and Grisha must have no time to arrange anything. In the end, it turned out that my judgment was correct. He just Can surround us with a group of apprentices and hired labor, and then do nothing to us."

Rostislav held his forehead. According to Domhnall's previous report, the kid was right, but the Grand Duke's expression didn't change because of this, and he was still very distressed. The reason is also very simple. More rational, but still playing with fire.

"Forget it, you go out first, I will talk to your other two brothers."

Rostislav looked at him very upset and called him out, but then Volorida yelled, "Hey, father, I don't know what's going on, you can't just tell Ruri K and Vasilko!"

"They will explain to you later, go out now!"

Rostislav got a little angry, and Volorida, as the most popular Rurik, immediately turned around and left. It seemed that his father was still angry because of him, so let's leave early and don't provoke him.

After Volorida left, there were only two people left here. Rostislav couldn't help but feel better when he looked at the two children. Compared with his younger brother, Rurik was much more stable, which was exactly what he wanted. The heir, and Vasiliko needless to say, his wisdom has long surpassed his peers.

"So, this little investigation is short, but what did you find?"

This was the main reason why Rostislav called them here. He wanted to hear the children's answers to this, and see if they could find something in the scattered information.

"Well... I'll come first, father." Rurik spoke first, telling what he found, "About their transaction, father, I suspect that someone is steadily exchanging slaves for weapons and equipment, because later I entered Grisha's Another letter with similar information was found in the room, which shows that this is a transaction that has lasted for a long time. But I can't understand why he would pay such a high price. According to the current market price, it is undoubtedly a It’s a loss. But I’m not surprised that this master made such a transaction. Even if it’s such a transaction that does not meet the market price, his workshop can still make money. Kyiv has not always had such a large order, and it can keep the stove It's moving."

Rurik’s analysis can be said to be based entirely on his identity, that is, the administrator of Kyiv, which satisfied Rostislav. Can rule independently.

"So is there any more?"

After Rurik was silent, Rostislav asked again. He wanted to hear what the boy had to say, but Rurik just shook his head, indicating that he couldn't go on.

Rostislav was very sorry, he just thought of this, and then he looked at his younger son, he was always smart, and he didn't know what he could say.

"The value of the slaves does not match the market price, perhaps because these slaves are more valuable...Father, I noticed that many people in the workshop have a Chernihiv accent. Is this person the same as the Chernigov prince? What does it matter? I only knew before that he rose in the Svyatoslav era."

Vasilko thought of a detail of what he saw, so he said this, and Rostislav quickly responded
"You're on the right track. Yes, this blacksmith was promoted by Svyatoslav himself. After I became the Grand Duke, his career was hit hard and he recovered recently."

"But this is not enough for my father to use such an attitude to deal with this master. Father, we all know that every master is doing things like reselling weapons, so what exactly did he do?"

Rurik noticed the confusion in the words. His father was undoubtedly saying that this man was a loyalist of Sviatoslav, and he was taking revenge on his father in this way. But after all, ten years had passed, and he was just selling some weapons like that. There is absolutely no point in using such an attitude.

"Hey, you are still missing some key information. It's a pity, my children. If you search for a while, you can find more clues anyway."

Rostislav sighed and explained the next thing to the children, "That Grisha is just a small part of a huge system I'm dealing with."

Next, Rostislav talked about a chain of interests that the two Ruriks had never heard of—some opponents of Rostislav were consciously creating turmoil. They provided weapons to tribes and villages that did not obey management, increasing Their fighting power, and then attack Rostislav supporters in some places, take them prisoner, and then send them to the south to sell.

Since these captives themselves were excellent fighters or craftsmen, they were sold at a high price, but if it weren't for Grisha's hatred for Rostislav, they would not have found anyone to sell these slaves.

The villages and tribes they help are also cooperating with these people. They consciously capture outsiders—mainly Christians—and hand them over to these people.

So a chain was formed. The anti-Rostislav faction in Ross used Grisha as a channel to continuously obtain more resources, and they made things bigger and bigger. They also established stable cooperative relations with some villages and tribes. Get resources from them.

And this is why Rostislav took care of these people. These people have always been inconspicuous because the things they do are actually inconspicuous. Sporadic riots and kidnappings are the norm for Ross, and they are also very cautious in their transactions.

But now they are bolder in doing things. This is mainly due to the success of his two cousins ​​in the South, and they have exported the profits of Ross slaves there. Naturally, they quickly found their former masters, and then the gold and silver The flow caught Rostislav's attention.

As Rostislav noticed these people, he then had the idea of ​​​​cutting the grass and roots. After all, these things seem to be small, and they are "Ros's daily life", but if they are left alone, the situation will definitely deteriorate, not to mention this. Still giving power to his enemies.

But what Rostislav didn't expect was that the three Ruriks intervened, and then went on a rampage in this round. Rostislav originally planned to use this to test the children, but they let things go like wild boars. The final stage.

Now the guards are arresting people everywhere, and several troops have already set out to massacre the village. The influence they have had must be eradicated.

This made the two Ruriks very surprised. They didn't expect that what seemed to be just about black people eating black people would eventually involve such an existence as their father.

But in the end, Vasilko asked one thing, "Then who killed the messenger?"

Rostislav was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "I'm afraid only God knows."

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(End of this chapter)