The various items brought by Prolev's records made Rostislav feel like a treasure. According to the captain's description, he traveled through most of North America.
And he recorded everything he saw along the way as much as possible, wrote a few words, and brought them all back.
These documents were collected by Rostislav, who planned to revise these records in the future and compile them into a book for Rostislav to refer to in the future - and more importantly, to pass them on to future generations.
Prolev himself became Rostislav's entourage. The prince mainly asked him about his experience in Vinland for the convenience of being nearby. Just looking at the recorded details is definitely not as good as asking the people who experienced it.
He also gave Prolev a noble status, but what Rostislav did not expect was that because of his behavior, several captains went to Vinland during his reign.
The reason why Rostislav is so concerned about this matter is mainly to provide a background for his long-gestating novel. The story has been roughly completed for a while, but it lacks the construction of a world view.
Things like worldview construction may seem small, but Rostislav attaches great importance to it because he knows that the work he is about to write will have a major impact on future generations. So after revising the main content of the article, he also revised and revised the worldview construction.
, but I am still not satisfied with it, and I don’t know how many manuscripts I have scrapped.
After listening to Prolev's story, Rostislav thought of a way to add points to his world view. Why didn't he use Prolev's adventure records in Vinland, plus his knowledge 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 worldview is Prolev, indicating that he was influenced by the Vinland he described. The worldview constructed in this way may be discussed by historians in later generations and increase its historical status.
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But in the final analysis, in the current form, this is just an interlude, and Rostislav's main work still has to deal with various things.
However, this time could not last long. After all, after three months of hard work, Rostislav had less work on his hands, and the Grand Duke of Kiev finally became free.
The next things can be completely handled by the following, and he can relax for a while.
After having some free time, Rostislav went to Saint Sophia Cathedral, and the person who accompanied him was none other than the aging Metropolitan of Kiev, Luka Zhigata.
"Grandfather's portrait. Look carefully. This portrait is really good. Speaking of which, I couldn't appreciate such a mosaic painting before."
Rostislav stood in front of a mural, which was a mosaic portrait of Yaroslav. The founder of the church looked at the church he built silently, just like those saints.
"Lord Rostislav, I would like to congratulate you once again on becoming the Grand Duke."
Luca, who was wearing a heavy metropolitan robe, said that he was still panting as he spoke. Even walking such a distance was very difficult for the old man.
Hagia Sophia was completely cleared today and it looked very empty. Apart from the Grand Duke's personal soldiers, there were only the Metropolitan and the Grand Duke. Only these two people stood in the hall.
"Sit down, teacher."
Rostislav helped Luca walk to the church mural, where there was a set of seats. Rostislav first sent the teacher up, and then sat opposite the teacher himself.
"My lord Rostislav, I am extremely satisfied to see you take over Kiev 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. It seems that you have to find a new metropolitan."
, it won’t be long before I have to go see Ilarion.”
Luca is very clear about his physical condition. It is a miracle that he can survive to this day. He will probably have to leave in a few months.
"Teacher, who do you think can take on the big responsibility?"
Rostislav asked about the appointment and dismissal of personnel. Regarding church affairs, he has always let Bishop Luca handle it for a long time. His own understanding of church affairs is very basic. He can only make basic exchanges and cannot do more.
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"Nestor, he has been by your side for so many years, there is no doubt that he is the most suitable person."
Luka said without thinking, but Rostislav felt something was wrong, "This is not good, Nestor is my close minister no matter what..."
"Okay, my Grand Duke, this is Rus. As the undoubted lord of all Rus, you have the right to choose your metropolitan. No one can say a word. If you don't appoint someone, how can you let the imperial capital send those people?"
Are you a bastard who comes to Ross just to make money?”
Metropolitan Luca's voice suddenly became stern. Faced with this severe accusation, Rostislav was speechless for a moment. In the end, like a student, he could only obey in front of the Metropolitan.
"The only source of opposition within Russia can only be the Cave Monastery, but they had a heated fight with Svyatoslav before. You can use this to get some resources from them, and your relationship with the Cave Monastery is not bad.
, as long as you show kindness and power, the monastery will soon succumb to you."
"is teacher."
Faced with this situation, Rostislav could only respond repeatedly.
After talking about these church affairs, the Metropolitan of Lucca continued to speak earnestly.
"Rostislav, I know that you came to me because you were confused. Ross is so big, and the power in this land is so deep-rooted. Everything has formed traditions and customs. You don't know what to do.
Do it, right?"
The metropolitan's words all hit Rostislav's heart. In the past four months, Rostislav has not made any reforms in the system of South Russia. He has only attacked the supporters of his uncles and incorporated various forces.
Because he was quite confused and at a loss when facing this land, he did not dare to make a move rashly.
The series of measures he implemented in Northeastern Rus were all based on the premise that the local powerful were weak. Once the local power became stronger, his measures would be ineffective. Novgorod has proven this.
Rostislav did not want to continue on the path of old Russia. He wanted to find a new path, but the reality was that he had no idea how to take the path or what to do. He was facing a country that was too powerful and difficult to change.
To put it bluntly, Rostislav wants Rose to run, but the reality is that Rose is still transitioning from walk to walk.
Facing the teacher, the Grand Duke of Kiev nodded silently. This was an emotion that could only be shown in front of the teacher. Other than that, he showed these emotions to Zoe at most, but Zoe couldn't give him any good advice.
"Rostislav, Rostislav, I think back then you were just the lord of a city, so you could do everything yourself, and you could do whatever you wanted in the territory. But now you are the Grand Duke of Kiev, but you are being
The shackles of Kiev may not be as free as in the past. And you don’t trust the officials you appoint and remove from various places, as well as the descendants who will go to various places in the future. You don’t trust them to handle everything, do you?”
Bishop Luca said leisurely, and the more he talked about Rostislav, the more frightened he became. Over the years, Luca has been playing down his presence more and more in the Moscow political situation, but he never expected that his teacher has always regarded him as
He could see clearly and clearly.
Rostislav couldn't help but feel lucky that the teacher had seen through him. It would have been terrible if it had been someone else.
"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 had done.
"Rostislav, my Grand Duke, it seems that after you became the Grand Duke, you have become a little eager for quick success. Some things cannot be changed overnight, but require decades or even hundreds of years of change, which will ruin your whole life.
You can barely see some water splashes until you go in. I remember you had this attitude when you were in Moscow, but why are you so anxious now that you have become the Grand Duke of Kiev? You are the sun at eight or nine o'clock, and you still have time to practice what you want.
everything."
The metropolitan's words penetrated deeply into Rostislav's heart, and Rostislav suddenly realized why he became so anxious after becoming the Grand Duke of Kiev? He has been away for 18 years until today, and he has survived these 18 years. Why should he?
How to be anxious or urgent at this moment?
When Luca said this, he was also recalling his past. He thought that back then, Luca had been fighting against paganism for decades in the city and wilderness. There were many priests like him, and Ross's
Only then did the number of devout believers increase.
And now he is advising Rostislav, why are you so eager? Continue your previous work and continue to consolidate the foundation. Quantitative changes will eventually lead to qualitative changes.
"I understand, teacher, thank you very much."
Rostislav stood up and said to his teacher. His words were full of sincerity. Metropolitan Luca solved the confusion he had been having for a while, which made Rostislav very grateful.
And Luka just smiled. For him, there was nothing better than seeing this student walking on the right path.
As for this old man, he should just grow old slowly in Kiev. At most, he can use the contacts he has accumulated over the years to solve some problems for students and do what he can do now. The future no longer belongs to him.