Chapter 481 Uncovering the puzzle

On the way to the Vladimir Palace, Volorida always wanted to ask for some information from Domnar, but the Gael was very strict. He didn't say a word, he just kept repeating "

You will know after you meet the Grand Duke."

The expression on Rurik's face did not change much. He had always had this attitude towards his father's affairs. He only needed to obey orders, so he just planned to listen to his father's explanation.

Vasiliko has been thinking, trying to come up with clues about what happened, 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 Justice waiting for their brother.

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

"My children, I really didn't expect that you would choose the most direct way. It really surprises me."

Rostislav looked at his three children. He really didn't expect them to be so reckless and use this almost collision to solve this problem.

"This is my idea, father, and it is also the most effective. I don't want to waste it like a little thief, so it's better to be more direct."

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

"Well, it is indeed very effective, but it is better not to do things like going straight into the enemy camp, my child."

Rostislav was quite troubled. The last time he was locked up for a period of time, it seemed that he didn't restrain himself at all. He could still take care of him now, but what would he do if he went out in the future?

"Father, don't worry. I did this because I have taken care of everything."

Volorida looked at her troubled father and explained, but his words made Rostislav obviously more headache. He glared at Volorida directly, and the prince continued without fear despite that look,

"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. Since we were so direct, Grisha definitely didn't have time to arrange anything. In the end, it turned out that my judgment was also correct. He only

You can use a group of apprentices and hired workers to surround us, and then you can do nothing to us."

Rostislav held his forehead. According to Domnar's previous report, this boy was indeed right. However, the Grand Duke's expression did not change. He was still very distressed. The reason was also very simple. This was indeed better than before.

I am more sensible, but I am still playing with fire.

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

Rostislav was really upset when he looked at him and called him out directly, but then Volorida shouted, "Hey, father, I don't know what's going on. You can't just tell Ryuri

K and Vasilko!"

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

Rostislav was a little angry, but Volorida, as the most popular Rurik, immediately turned around and left. It seemed that his father was still angry because of him, so it was better to leave early and not to provoke his father.

As Volorida left, there were only two people left here. Rostislav looked at the two children and couldn't help but feel better. Rurik was much more stable than his younger brother, which was exactly what he wanted.

Needless to say, Vasiliko is the heir, and his wisdom has long surpassed that of his peers.

"So, although this little investigation was short, what did you find?"

This was the main reason Rostislav called them over. He wanted to hear the children's answers and see if they could dig something out of the scattered information.

"Well... I'll go first, father." Rurik spoke first, telling what he discovered, "About their trade, 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 was a transaction that lasted for a long time. But I can't figure out why he paid such a high price. According to the current market price, those weapons and equipment are undoubtedly worth trading for such slaves.

It's a loss. But I'm not surprised that this master made such a transaction. Even if it's a transaction that doesn't meet the market price, his workshop still makes a profit. Kiev doesn't always have such big orders, and it can still keep the stove going.

It's moving."

Rurik's analysis can be said to be based entirely on his identity as the manager of Kiev, which makes Rostislav very satisfied. As a ruler of a place, paying attention to this information must be the most basic, which shows that he is completely

You can rule a place independently.

"So is there any more?"

After Rurik was silent, Rostislav asked next. He wanted to continue to listen to what the child had to say, but Rurik just shook his head, indicating that he could not continue.

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

"The value of slaves is not in line with the market price, maybe because these slaves are more valuable...Father, and I noticed that many people in the workshop have Chernigov accents, is this the same as the Chernigov prince?

What does it have to do with it? I didn’t know before that he rose to prominence during Svyatoslav’s time.”

Vasiliko thought of a detail of what he saw and said this, and Rostislav quickly responded

"You are right. Yes, this blacksmith was promoted by Svyatoslav himself. After I became the Grand Duke, his career suffered a big blow and he has only recovered recently."

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

Rurik noticed that there was something vague in the words. His father was undoubtedly saying that this man was a remaining die-hard loyalist of Sviatoslav, and he was seeking revenge on his father. But after all, ten years had passed, and he was just reselling some weapons like that.

There is absolutely no need to adopt such an attitude.

"Oh, you are still missing some key information. What a pity. My children, if you had just checked for a while, you could have found more clues."

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

Next, Rostislav talked about an interest chain that neither Rurik had ever heard of - some opponents of Rostislav were consciously creating unrest. They provided weapons to tribes and village communities that disobeyed management, and increased

With their fighting power, they attacked Rostislav's supporters in some places, captured them, and then sent them to the south to be sold.

Since these captives themselves were excellent warriors or craftsmen, the prices they sold were very high. However, if it weren't for Grisha's hatred of Rostislav, they would not have found anyone to sell these slaves.

The village communities and tribes they helped also cooperated with these people. They consciously captured outsiders-mainly Christians-and handed them over to these people.

As a result, a chain was formed. The anti-Rostislav faction in Russia used Grisha as a channel to continuously obtain more resources, and they made things bigger and bigger. They also established stable cooperative relationships with some village communities and tribes.

Get resources from them.

And this is exactly why Rostislav dealt with these people. These people have always been inconspicuous because what they do is actually very inconspicuous. Sporadic riots and kidnappings are the norm in Ross, and they are also very careful in their transactions.

But now they have become bolder in doing things. This is mainly due to the success of his two cousins ​​in the south, exporting the profits of Russian 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 ​​​​eliminating the roots. After all, these things seemed to be small and "Russ's daily life", but if they were left alone, the situation would definitely worsen, not to mention this.

Still providing strength to his enemies.

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

The final stage.

Now the Janissaries are arresting people everywhere, and several troops have already set off to massacre villages. The influence they have had must be eradicated.

This surprised the two Ruriks. They didn't expect that this matter, which seemed to be just about gangsters and gangsters, would actually involve an existence like their father.

But finally, Vasiliko asked one thing, "Then who killed the man who delivered the message?"

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

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Chapter completed!