When the Prince of Moscow was mobilizing his men and calling on everyone to concentrate their efforts, Svyatoslav, who became the Grand Duke of Kiev, stood on the high tower of the Vladimir Palace and looked at the city he had brought under his rule.
The tower of Vladimir Palace is the highest point in the city. From here you can overlook the entire Kiev, look at the tall wooden walls, look at the densely packed houses, look at the gorgeous church, Svyatoslav's heart
A strong sense of satisfaction emerged.
The whole city is full of prosperity, the streets are bustling with people of all kinds doing various things, and living in this city forms an integral part of it.
Vendors, laborers and cart drivers are the most numerous. They are constantly flowing through the streets, moving goods out of and from ships. If the Dnieper River is the blood vessel of Rus, then they are the blood surging in the blood vessel.
Chernigov's soldiers are scattered in the streets and alleys to maintain law and order in the city. There are no Vicher people. The new Grand Duke recently ordered Vicher to stop and did not allow the Vicher militia to take to the streets.
Svyatoslav was not at ease for the time being, and no one dared to believe them after what they had done. If it was normal, Vicher would definitely make trouble if he did this, but after so much trouble, Vicher did not have the strength for the time being.
Something happened.
The priests walked along the streets singing, carrying many religious flags, mixed with drums, trumpets and other musical instruments, making messy and harsh music. The choir and believers sang behind the priests.
This was a parade arranged by Svyatoslav, mainly to calm people's hearts. It also demonstrated Svyatoslav's control over the church and the city.
Looking at everything that had been given to him, satisfaction flowed over him like a tide, and finally, he became the ruler of the Mother of Cities.
However, there were also some disharmonious elements on the street. Sviatoslav watched the Poles wandering drunkenly on the street, singing Polish songs, which made the people around him look disgusted.
The Poles must be sent away as soon as possible, Svyatoslav thought. If these people stay in Kiev, they will definitely affect his reputation.
This is not a problem. After giving a gift, Boleslaw will naturally leave. After Sviatoslav defeated 12,000 with three thousand, the Polish king's respect for his father-in-law became stronger and stronger.
For this reason, his son-in-law was willing to cooperate with his conspiracy, which made the new Grand Duke very comfortable.
After thinking about how to deal with the Poles, Sviatoslav focused his attention on the city again, his eyes full of appreciation and affection, and his thoughts also expanded.
"I became the ruler of Kiev, and just like that I became the ruler of Kiev...Humph, it's really ridiculous."
Over the years, he had made so many arrangements and carried out so many conspiracies, but in the end everything was worse than just fighting with a sword or direct assassination.
I remember that when he killed Vladimir (the protagonist's father), he went through so many twists and turns, spent so much money, and finally hid his figure. After that, he didn't dare to make any big moves, and now he kills Ija
Slav was so direct that everyone could see that there was a conspiracy, but although things were rough, effective was effective, and it was so effective that he became the Grand Duke of Kiev.
So Svyatoslav laughed. He felt that he was very ridiculous. What to do with those things that had nothing to do? He might as well be more direct and not look at himself now. In the end, there would be no problems.
Just kill all the brothers in the front, wouldn't he become the heir to the throne of the Grand Duke? As for the younger brother in the back, thank you that Svyatoslav's only brother Vsevolod has always had a good relationship with him, so there is no need
Worried about the threat from him.
Therefore, there is only one threat, Rostislav in the north.
The relationship between the two of them has long been unresolved, but both parties are acting on each other and still maintain a false warm family relationship.
Now, neither Rostislav nor Svyatoslav had much need to continue this drama in which no one was deceived.
But now is not the time to start a war. Svyatoslav needs to gain a foothold in Kiev. Although he has the miraculous merits and blessings, it still takes time to stabilize the situation and extend his power to all parts of Kiev.
Everything with Northeastern Ross takes time.
There are still a small number of Izyaslav's loyal subjects who need to be cleared, which also requires time and troops.
Svyatoslav estimated that his nephew in the north thought the same way, and he was also facing this problem, so there would be no problem with peace in the next year.
As for control, fortunately he has many priests in his hands, and the church is willing to cooperate with him.
Over the years, he promoted faith and built monasteries in Chernigov, which made the relationship between the church and him very good. They were very willing to support the prince of Chernigov to rule in Kiev.
With the cooperation of the church, it would not take long for him to control Kiev. In return for the church, Svyatoslav planned to depose the three metropolitans of southern Rus' and reunite the Rus' church.
Unifying the metropolitan positions will have little impact on him, but he can gain the gratitude from the church and the favor of the imperial capital. It can be said that it is a sure profit.
There is no problem in execution. He is the ruler of Kiev and Chernigov, and Pereyaslav will definitely succumb to this trend. His brother wants to tame him.
"Father, many nobles from other places have arrived, and they want to show their loyalty to you."
While Svyatoslav was enjoying his future, Gleb came behind his father unknowingly and reported to him the arrival of the nobles.
Gleb now respects his father more and more, and so do the Sviatoslavichs. Their father has finally achieved his goal and is now the ruler of all Russia, and their status has also risen as a result.
Next, as long as they deal with that annoying guy in the north, the future of Russia will be theirs, Svyatoslavic.
"Are Rostislav's men coming?"
Svyatoslav asked, that was what he cared about most now.
"He came and brought many gifts."
Gleb answered cautiously, he knew that his father cared about this cousin very much, and he also knew that this man was the biggest problem in their family now.
"Huh, this guy is quite a smart guy, so let me go meet them."
Svyatoslav snorted disdainfully, then acted like a master and went to greet the nobles from all over the world.