Rurik's friend and young general Kanuf. Without the conditions to quickly establish a strict tax system, Rurik had to rely on the crude "tax collector system" to collect taxes first.

The Governor of Roseburg is a tax collector, and the governors of other areas also have corresponding responsibilities. They take out the king's taxes, and the rest is his own. However, the Governor of Roseburg cannot say anything to the local Ironforge Town. This is Roseburg.

The satellite city is directly responsible to the king. After all kinds of craftsmen have paid their wages at the beginning, the remaining wealth is the king or the country's money.

Therefore, Rurik is very concerned about the management of Ironforge Town. The "city lord" is Kawei, his brother-in-law, and his seniority is his uncle. There is no complicated seniority theory in Northern Europe, but the next generation of Ironforge Town lord participated in the entire war in 840.

Kusneslav, this child is twelve years old this year, and a huge war has become an incredible coming-of-age ceremony for him. His nickname is Kudya, the son of the queen's sister, and this relative, Rurik, trusts him very much.

The huge amount of silver coins was temporarily secretly transferred to the heavily guarded Gould family's mansion, and Rurik naturally wanted to make a big fuss out of this money.

In the mansion, Old Gould entertained his king with a family banquet. Everything was as usual. The king was entertained with roasted goat and fish that he could never tire of, as well as the timeless fine flour scones and mixed noodles.

After all, old Gould was senile. Under his seemingly calm appearance, he suffered from hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Although there were no such detailed fatalities in this era, Gould was very concerned about his physical condition.

He knew clearly that he could die at any time, and as long as he sent all his sons to do some good work in the kingdom before his death, he would die without regrets.

The first generation of pirates, the second generation of merchants, and the third generation of nobles. This proverb is being implemented in the Gould family. The third generation of the family must all be nobles!

Everything seems to have returned to the year 829. It was twelve years ago that Rurik first reached a business contract with Gould. At that time, he was making money by making soap. That business made the two of them achieve a huge win-win situation, and the subsequent cooperation became more and more successful.

As they grew older, the Gould family became rare and powerful businessmen.

Ryuri ordered all his entourage to retreat, and many of his nobles and generals stationed on the island did not attend the private banquet.

Although it was a separate meal system, two tables were put together. Gould, his two sons, and Rurik himself sat cross-legged together, gnawing on the leg of lamb and sipping ale.

Oral administration.

So in the eyes of the two brothers, Black Fox and Red Fox, their young past was no different from their own. The king was never untouchable. After temporarily taking off his power, he was a strong man who was willing to take revenge.

In many ways, Old Gould watched Rurik grow from a baby to what he is now. The old man was very open-minded, but his two sons were still cautious.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, looking at the delicious meals on the table and the roast lamb full of minced meat, Rurik estimated that the Gould family's diet of heavy salt, oil and meat would only make them lose weight if they continued to eat it for a year.

People who grow into hemp poles can also become "fat seals".

This is their choice, and eating diseases are their own fault. Rurik has more self-control when it comes to eating. In addition, he is always passively exercising, so his body is getting stronger and stronger.

"This time your family has made great achievements. I have heard some stories. Red Fox and Black Fox, you two boys are incredible. You are very good at making those cunning guys angry. You tempted them to raise prices crazily, but let me

Made a lot of money..."

Rurik was deliberately polite, Gould, who was slightly drunk, was cheerful, and the two boys were flattered.

"This is what we should do." Black Fox said.

"I am willing to serve the king." Red Fox added.

"Very good!" The slightly drunk Rurik was in a very good mood. He knocked on the table and shouted: "During the war, your second brother Lan Hu made a special statement to you two. Of course I have known about you for a long time, and I have also secretly observed whether you

There is potential for me to use it. I can't just listen to the recommendation of Blue Fox. Through this opportunity, I feel that both of you are talents."

This is what the two brothers Black Fox and Red Fox want to hear most. Their fat bodies are trembling. For a while, they dare not say anything to take credit, but everyone is listening attentively.

"Now my business tentacles have penetrated deep into the Frankish hinterland, and I have built brand new trading outposts in distant places, one is Rotterstad, and the other is Nassau Castle. Blue Fox is the Count of Gothenburg, and he will manage it for me in the future.

The newly conquered Götaland region, but I need to hand over the management of the two Frankish strongholds to trustworthy people. They must be young, know business, and the most important thing is to be loyal to me! In my opinion, you two are the best candidates.

!”

Isn't this the opportunity that the two brothers and their father, Old Gould, longed for? The brothers hurriedly rushed to talk, each swearing to be loyal to the king.

"Then work hard! I only have two special requirements for you two!" Rurik, who was in a good mood, continued to point at them, "You are too fat! This is not good. Maybe you should do some military training, such as

Like your second brother Lan Hu. Lan Hu is an excellent businessman and a warrior recognized by the soldiers. The two of you will develop in a distant place and face many problems. You will have to fight personally at the critical moment. You...

Do you dare to fight?"

The two of them did hesitate for a moment, then gritted their teeth and swore they would lose weight and dare to fight.

"Very good, the secret of losing weight is to move more and fight more, even if it is more frequent than shooting arrows. The second request, you..." Rurik had to think about it, "What do you believe in?"

"It's Odin!" Black Fox didn't even want to answer.

"No. You don't have to flatter me." Rurik shook his head, "I understand you. Your family only believes in money! Don't think that claiming to believe in Odin means you are flattering me. If you are willing to believe in a god, it is not as useful as believing in Frey, the god of wealth.

."

"We believe more in the King." Red Fox then said, "You are the God of Wealth in our family."

"Very good flattery. But for practical reasons, you should learn from your second brother Blue Fox. From now on, when you go to the Frankish hinterland, you must believe in their gods, so that you can move freely. There is no need to have any grudges, there are people who

It’s a place blessed by God. When you go to a new area, of course you have to find a local protector. Can you understand what I’m saying?”

The two looked at each other and couldn't say that this was impossible, but it was outrageous to suddenly believe in another god, because it was not their own choice.

However, out of practical interests, both of them nodded and said they were willing to accept the king's arrangement.

"Then without further ado. I will send you to Hamburg in the south, where you will believe in God. After that, you will meet up with your second brother, Blue Fox. I will not ask you to work independently for the time being. Just stay with your second brother.

It will be good for you to have some experience in the future. After all, according to our tradition, the main wealth of the Gould family was inherited by your eldest brother Bai Hu, which is a huge opportunity for you two. This is a magnificent era, you

You can create your own merit and wealth status in the wider world."

The two brothers were promoted by the king again and looked forward to their own new future...
Chapter completed!