Rostislav's return trip was also specially designed. He took the huge Russian fleet and the Gotland warships left as spoils of war and visited a series of towns that had recently joined the Free Trade Alliance to express his loyalty as the leader of the alliance.
Sense of presence.
Then he felt a clear change in people's attitudes. Many people were now simply licking his boots. Various preferential treatment came one after another, which made Rostislav very satisfied. He initially felt the feeling of being an overlord, and he was very satisfied with this feeling.
After these visits Rostislav returned to Ivangorod, to Rus'.
Then Rostislav embarked on the road back home. The Grand Duke of Russia, who had won a major victory in the Baltic Sea, had no intention of hiding it - but this matter had already spread - he sent an envoy to
Rus everywhere announced his great victory.
Poets sang the praises of Rostislav's victory on the Baltic Sea, and those who returned rich also confirmed the authenticity of the news, and Rostislav's power was once again strengthened.
It was also in this ostentatious manner that Rostislav returned to Kiev and his capital.
In Kiev, the prince was treated like a hero, because he brought a huge amount of trophies to display in front of the people, showing off his martial virtue and ability. The victory was very exciting to the citizens of Kiev, because at this time the prince would be on the streets.
Throw money.
That night, a carnival was held in Kiev, which was also the custom after the war. However, what Rostislav did not expect was that the boy Rurik actually raised objections to this.
"Father, I don't understand why we need to give all the money to the soldiers and civilians. The result of giving all the money to them is that prices skyrocket and the lives of the poor become more difficult. Father, this money should not be spent more than it should be."
Where to spend money? For example, the city wall of Kiev, haven’t you always wanted to transform it into a brick wall? We have too many places where we need money.”
Rurik's words stunned Rostislav. He didn't expect that this child had thought so much. He was so surprised that he even put down the wine glass in his hand.
It seems that being the leader during this period has indeed made him realize it, which makes Rostislav very happy. The fact that this child can think of so many things at this age shows that he is completely a piece of ruling material. The Grand Duke of Kiev is quite excited.
As for these ideas, they came from Rurik during this year's rule. During this year, he did a lot of work and had a deep understanding of the difficulties of his father's business, so he came up with such suggestions.
After Rostislav was excited, he had to start explaining to his son, "Rurik, I know everything you said, but people need to party, and the army needs to be driven by money. Even the emperors of Rome
If we can't change these things, what can we, Ross, do? Son, I know what you think, but remember, this world is not a completely rational world, and the pursuit of absolute rationality is fruitless."
Rostislav's words silenced Rurik. The prince thought for a while, and then he was convinced by Rostislav, "Father, I understand."
Then Rurik withdrew, and Rostislav picked up the wine glass, just as Zoe came over.
"Our son is made to be a ruler. He will definitely be a very good ruler in the future."
Rosary sighed, and Zoe was stunned for a moment, and then a proud smile appeared on her face, "Of course, he is our son."
"Yes, our son. By the way, where are Volorida and Vasiliko?"
Rostislav asked about his other two sons, neither of whom were with Zoe now.
"Volorida is having a fierce fight with the children of Northern Rus. She is like a child king, and she is probably leading them to play war games. As for Vasiliko, he is taking his little sister Cosenia.
"
Zoe's answer made Rostislav a little dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction was mainly directed at the boy Vasiliko. Compared with his two brothers, this boy was withdrawn and quiet. He liked reading instead of martial arts, and he often had sex with girls.
Play together.
This is not what a Prince Rurik should look like. If this child wants to achieve success in the future - to put it bluntly, survive - he must make changes.
However, Vasiliko gave Rostislav a very strange feeling. The Grand Duke of Kiev could feel that this child knew a lot of things and had listened to all the teachings, but he still did not change after all.
Zoe saw the change in her husband's expression. He knew that Rostislav was dissatisfied with the quiet son, "I will educate Vasiliko. He will definitely not be able to do this now."
These words did not satisfy Rostislav, because he knew that his wife's weak temper towards the children would definitely not lead to anything, and most of the time the children would have to figure it out themselves.
"Forget it, you can handle Vasiliko's matter. I'll talk to him again. He can't behave like a girl anymore. And there's one more thing I have to tell you today. It's time for Volorida to go into battle.
"
These words instantly chilled the atmosphere between the couple, even though there was still a scene of feasting nearby.
"Where do you want him to go?"
Zoe sighed, and then asked. She knew that she couldn't stop her husband from sending the child to battle, and the only thing she could do was to ask where the child was going back.
"Rurik will go to Pereyaslav after today to continue the task of guarding the grassland. Volorida will train under him for a period of time, and our friend Salu will definitely continue to harass him. Chances are
Everywhere."
Rostislav drank the red wine in his hand, and the expression on his face did not change at all due to those words.
"Then when the war breaks out, Volorida is thrown into the most intense place on the battlefield? Just like Jan did to Rurik? And you don't tell me anything about this mother-in-law."
The wife's tone was very intense, and the accusation was very obvious. Zoe didn't mind sending her son to the battlefield, but she sent her son to the most intense place of the battle at the beginning of the battle. Rostislav, do you want your son to die?
Zoe was scared when she thought about the battle that year, and this made Rostislav look a little worried.
"As a Prince Rurik, it's better to experience this as soon as possible." He just said coldly, "Just like me back then, they are much luckier than me at this age, Zoe, Volo
Rida, and Vasilko three years later, they all have to go through this."
Zoe did not refute or answer. An atmosphere of helplessness spread between the two, and Rostislav also had bitterness on his face, but so what?
In this era, how can we survive if we don't go through battles?