king of ros

Chapter 114
Since coming to Northeast Rus, the former metropolitan of Ilarion left the rising city after the church in Moscow was largely completed.

He couldn't let the prosperous city corrode his spirit of seeking Tao again, so he handed over the maintenance of the Moscow church to his former subordinates, and he took his followers to the wilderness to build a temple of seeking Tao.

The willpower of the former metropolitan is very admirable. He quickly shed the habits of pampering and picked up the simplicity and modesty of the past.This fueled the fanaticism of his followers, who many believed they were following a future saint.

The monastery built by Ilarion was near Rostov. This site was chosen partly out of the need to help the prince strengthen his influence over the city. The former metropolitan was ultimately on the side of the Moscow prince.

But more importantly, it is to spread the Gospel of the Lord. The haze of paganism can still be seen everywhere in Rostov, and Hilarion is determined to turn this place into a real city of Christ, not with swords, but with sermons and words , let the heathen voluntarily submit to the glory of God.

The former metropolitan is now dressed in coarse linen, working like an ordinary farmer, and at night he has to practice penance, and sometimes shoulders the mission of preaching and preaching.

He lives in a simple wooden house, even this is a luxury for him, after all, even Lord Ilarion has picked up the old habit of using the sky as his bed and the ground as his bed.

As the metropolitan of all Rus, Ilarion was also a theologian with a reputation throughout the country. His attainments in theology were no less than his practical work experience. Therefore, Rostov's powerful president Yes, they will come to listen to the preaching of Ilarion, which is an extremely cherished opportunity for them.

The dignitaries all did this, and the peasants and peasants naturally followed suit. They came to visit and listen to the sermons one after another, and even the pastor stationed in the Rostov Church also came to learn.

And they were all impressed by Ilarion's quick thinking and wonderful sermons, and even pagans converted to Christ under his sermons, which made Ilarion's reputation even more widespread, and those who came were naturally visible to the naked eye. Increase
As a result, the monastery in Ilarion became more and more lively, and the people coming and going made this wild land with only six wooden houses, a simple church, and a simple courtyard wall extremely lively.

With the increase of the crowd, there are naturally people living here. Some devout believers moved their homes and built their wooden houses, just to get closer to the saints in their hearts. Some people who want to seek asylum also come here to start a new life. , and some came here to gain wealth because they saw the business opportunity of crowd gathering.

A new town with the monastery as its core is rising at the speed of the naked eye. Now there are hundreds of residents here, but it is only a matter of time before it breaks through a thousand.

The land that was once surrounded by trees has now been cleared to provide fuel and materials for the newly rising city, and the forests further afield are still being felled.

The monastery in Ilarion also had a different role. Since a large number of nobles gathered here to listen to the sermons, it gradually became a place where the nobles communicated with each other. They were either business dignitaries or the masters of the city.

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"Unexpectedly, at my age, I can still see the rise of a new city."

In a two-story tavern near the monastery, Sania of the Kurkanta family opened the window and said while looking at the bustling crowd below.

It's just that although he said this in his mouth, there was a different meaning in his eyes, obviously he was thinking about other things.

"Don't look at the old man, there are more terrible things? Why don't we go and do it with Olaf? This time the Bulgar army is coming, how can the little prince block the Bulgar army, now we don't seize this opportunity , when will you catch it?"

Sasha yelled behind his father, his face was flushed now, because just before the meeting, his father declared in front of other nobles that everything he said was null and void, and the Kurkanta family would not plan with anyone.

This can be said to have slapped his face, and he promised these nobles that his father would definitely participate. In the end, his father did the exact opposite of his promise. Sasha no longer knew how he got through That awkward time.

Sania ignored this son who was worthless in his eyes, and just continued to silently look at everything below, while Sasha continued to talk with envy.

"So many people said that if the family takes the lead, they will follow us. This is an opportunity to replace that Rurik boy and become the ruler of the forest land. What's more, the Bulgars are only here for Kashin. At worst, we will rely on the Bulgars. But what did you say? You insulted Olaf’s envoy first, and then told others that the family would not only not join, but would also stand by the prince and hand over the power of the family to him.”

"What are you thinking? And even if you don't betray, wouldn't it be better for us to stand on the sidelines? Now you are standing on the prince's side. Why do you want to take refuge in a loser? It is impossible for him to face the Bulgar army Winning."

Sasha complained hoarsely about his father's behavior. In his opinion, his father was leading the family to an end.

Old Sania's expression remained unchanged. Finally, when Sasha said that he was going to find Olaf by himself, he spoke.

"Don't go, I have already told the prince about Olaf's intention to rebel, and the prince's team to clean up that guy should already be on the way."

The father's words were as cold as ice, and Sasha choked directly, and the next words made it even harder for the young man to accept.

"And after today, I decided to report to Lord Rostislav the names of all those who took bribes from the Bulgars and those who planned to stand still."

"You...you..."

Sasha murmured weakly, cooperating with him these days jumping up and down, connecting everywhere, and finally arranged everything behind his father's back, and he was completely played, just like a bear played by a bear man.

"Father! Why are you treating me like this? Why don't you believe that I can bring a better future for the family? I have achieved so much in business..."

"Success? You just followed the path I laid down, Sasha, don't be too proud, it's me, not you, who betrayed the family's gods." Sania's tone finally showed anger, "Don't be smart, don't think too much. The whole thing, no one can help you when something goes wrong! Not even me!"

"Now, go back to Rostov immediately and do what you should do. I'm here, don't make trouble for me!"

Sania's last words seemed to be roaring, and Sasha finally flinched in the face of his father's fury. He lowered his head and left obediently.

He knew in his heart that he was just his father's pawn after all, and he didn't have the guts to disobey his father's orders. It was like this before, and it's like this now.

Watching his son leave, Sania also sighed. He also wanted to let the family go to his son, but this time it was too important, Sania could only manage it himself. There is no doubt that he will be brought to a dead end.

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(End of this chapter)