king of ros

Chapter 98

As soon as Rostislav's words came out, the whole hall erupted into an uproar. The dignitaries were full of unacceptable words, and it was unbelievable that Rostislav would abolish their privileges.

And Rostislav's response was very simple. He just ordered his soldiers to strike their weapons and shields again. Under such a blatant deterrence of force, everyone was forced to be quiet.

"Now the prince of the land behind the forest is me, not my ancestors. I am the one who rules here."

Rostislav proclaimed his authority, and his words were full of inevitability.

"I've seen the sights of the city. Haven't you thought that if you continue to oppress the old city like this, the contradictions will explode sooner or later? At that time, the flames will ruthlessly devour everything, whether it is wealth or what you hold on to. Will all the privileges cease to exist?”

The prince's words silenced the people who were still rambunctious just now. They knew that what the prince said was right. This is the most important problem Rostov is facing at present, but they know that they know, but cutting their own flesh is another time. thing.

This is why Rostov's ruling class knows exactly what the problem is, but they have not resolved it and expect the princes to help them suppress the old city.

In their expectation, the princes would help them suppress the old city, and maintaining privileges was the best result, but now it seems that this young man from Kyiv does not intend to be a gun for them at all.

Fortunately, the prince did not intend to abolish their privileges, but only made some concessions to the farmers, which was still within their tolerance.

"Since no one has made any further comments, this matter will stop here."

Seeing that the dignitaries couldn't refute, Rostislav signaled Meria blacksmith to leave. The blacksmith's face was full of gratitude. This was the first time that Master Ross had presided over power for them.

For Rostislav, he cannot follow the traditional path to simply win over nobles, he has to establish authority among the people, and let farmers and citizens who don't know what a prince is aware of the existence of his ruler, so naturally he cannot be driven by the powerful, Serve their interests purely.

Rostov’s current troubles are simply because the new city—or to be precise, this group of powerful people—is unwilling to share even the slightest profit with the old city, so Rostislav will “help” them cut their flesh.

"The next audience."

With Polei's words, this matter was settled in this way, and its impact will leave traces on this land for a long time.

The next Rostislav met were basically not so high-ranking and powerful people, basically ordinary businessmen and nobles.

Most of their requests were for funding or relief, and Rostislav would give various kinds of help to those who were suitable after considering the situation, but for those who came simply to cheat money, the prince would drive them away without hesitation.

Among these people, Rostislav was the most willing to support the Rostov walled lords.

In Ross, these powerful people in the rural wilderness are not nobles in the eyes of the business elite. After all, they think that real estate is not as good as commerce, and those who manage real estate are not considered high-class people-this is also the concept of Ross.

But the princes are very clear that they are the future of Ross. These walled city owners are an important cornerstone for the transformation from commercial Ross to agricultural Ross. They are the future, and they are an important way for the power of princes to penetrate into the unexplored countryside.

These nobles often need the help of manpower and funds. After all, farming requires people and building fortresses requires money. Rostislav can solve part of the financial problem for them, but people, they can only find their own way, he Yes, it's still tight.

Many dignitaries are very puzzled by the real estate owners that Rostislav invested in. Under the current concept, the output obtained by investing in land is simply not comparable to that of business, so why invest in land?
But the princes do this, and it's not their money, so they don't say anything.

"It seems that our new prince is very assertive and knows what he should do. If so, please obey as soon as possible, Sasha."

Old Sanya, stroking his beard, said to his son Sasha Saniavich, while in front of him Rostislav was listening to a merchant's petition.

"Why father? That person directly pushed us down, and if we want to give in, why did you take the lead in putting pressure on the prince just now?"

Sasha and Sania who spoke are almost identical in appearance, but they are 30 years younger, but compared to his steady and low-key father, he can see gold and silver jewelry everywhere, as if he is afraid that someone will not know the wealth of their family .

"It's just some small temptations. Why are you still so impatient? If you don't try to judge the quality of our new prince, how can I judge how to deal with him?"

Sania's words were full of dislike for his son and hatred for his son's inability to make steel. He is so old but still dresses up like a nouveau riche every day. He does things without thinking and is always so eager.

"But... but... After all, it was that person who drove us out of the castle, and he also abolished our privileges, so that the untouchables in the old city can find other people to trade."

Faced with his father's accusations, Sasha did not choose to obey, but summoned up the courage to refute the father who had ruled the family for decades, and his words successfully made Sania close his eyes in pain, unwilling to see this horrible thing again. son.

"That's why I am the head of the family and you are not. Let God expect me to live a few more years. Under your leadership, the family will end sooner or later."

Throwing this sentence to his son, Sania turned his eyes back to the hall. His stupid son never realized that the fact that the family became the invisible leader of Rostov was only because of the absence of Prince Rurik.Now the prince is here, and the prince has brought a strong force, so everyone, including the Kurkanta family, is actually persuaded.

As for the infringement of privileges, hmph, if the prince doesn't come, then he will do it sooner or later. If he doesn't give the old city some sweetness, then the resistance will be a matter of time.

It's a pity that short-sighted dignitaries are not willing to give up their current interests in exchange for a long-term future. Sarnia failed in several secret attempts. After all, he was launched by everyone to bring everyone money. He wants to damage everyone's privilege of making money. Everyone naturally opposed him.

And now, the prince, who has not been in Northeast Ross for half a year, has done this.

This made Sania determined to serve the prince honestly as a subordinate. This young man is powerful and quick-witted, so why didn't he join him.

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(End of this chapter)