The Rise of Iceland

As the people left, only five or six people remained in the cabin.

Olaf sat aside with Pikku, Thom, Solrak, and Yiluki. They looked at West. Everyone looked different. Pikku observed West with great interest. Looks like he wants to see how he is different from Icelanders, Irish people, etc. from his face.

Thom, Sollac and others are curious about West's purpose, while Olaf has a calm face, but his eyes are the sharpest, which makes West, who is used to seeing the big scenes, feel a little pressure.

West coughed and stood up, and then walked forward for two steps. His cold expression suddenly became curious. He spoke in blunt Icelandic language and praised: "I didn't expect General Olaf to be so young and handsome. My expectation from Your Excellency Uxensena and I. My next man West, on behalf of the Prime Minister of Sweden Uxensena, we call on Your Excellency General."

Olaf raised his eyebrows, and there was a sudden wave of emotions in his heart: Swedish Prime Minister Uksenschena is one of the most capable politicians in Swedish history. After the death of Gustav II, the Prime Minister has been in control of the government. For decades, Queen Christina, the successor of Gustav II, was deprived of her rights by Uxen Siena until the Prime Minister died a few decades later...

Olaf remembers the Swedish-dominant stage of the Thirty Years’ War. After Gustaf II died in Lützen, Germany, Uxenschener became the supreme leader of the Swedish army and the ruler of the country. He was able to lead Sweden in succession. Winning the war with the Holy Roman Empire and Denmark, and leading Sweden to continue to rise on the solid foundation of Gustav II, shows that the prime minister’s skills are extraordinary, not only a politician, but also a powerful one. Military strategist.

Olaf understood in his heart that West was from Uxen Siena, and now he is not simply trying to sell himself arms, I am afraid there are other things to say.

"His Majesty the Lion of Sweden and His Excellency Uksenshina I have long admired and wanted to pay a visit."

Olaf said with a face of admiration: "I heard that His Majesty Gustav II is now killing the Quartet in Germany and has subdued four or five states. It's amazing!"

With a triumphant expression on West's face, he said: "Your Majesty, wise and martial artist, will definitely represent Protestantism in defeating the old and decadent Catholic League..."

"General Olaf, my visit to you this time was commissioned by the Prime Minister. The day before yesterday when our merchant ship was travelling along the Songde Strait, I discovered that you had captured Kronborg. Your Prime Minister asked me to contact you yesterday. I hope you can Cooperate with us, as long as you and Iceland are willing to establish a vassal relationship with us, we can give you weapons and ships, and we can also give you a loan." West boasted for a long time to Gustav II, until Olaf did not agree. After realizing, he stopped and talked about his own purpose.

Olaf couldn't help but clapped his palms and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister, for your consideration. The conditions you gave are very attractive! It is a pity that I am not the head of Iceland and cannot answer on behalf of His Highness Hadar."

West was not affected by Olaf. He calmly persuaded: "You are the son of His Royal Highness Hadar, and you are valued by His Highness. If you are willing to convey peace on your behalf, I think our two will cooperate. Things will definitely make it happen."

Olaf is not disgusted with West’s understanding of his tone. He knows that with Iceland’s independence last year, his family’s information will also be mastered by other countries. At present, Sweden, Denmark, England and other countries are the only unsure information It's Wen Lan's staying situation, but it won't be long in the future.

After thinking about it, Olaf looked at West with deep eyes and asked: "What does Sweden want from Iceland? I think neither His Majesty Gustav II nor Prime Minister Uxenschena will do it for Iceland. Charity."

West said with a smile: "Your wits do not match your age, young general. I think you may be an important role in Iceland in the future."

Flattering Olaf, West continued: "The Prime Minister needs Iceland to become a vassal of Sweden. If you and your father mind, it can also be a vassal in name only. The purpose of our assistance to you is to weaken Denmark, suppress the ambitious but incapable His Majesty Christian IV."

Olaf's eyes flickered and said: "The Prime Minister is worried that Iceland will not be able to stop Denmark's offensive and blockade. He wants to help Iceland consume and contain Denmark? Haha, His Majesty Gustav II is very talented, and he is also worried that Denmark will be behind him. What little action?"

West is also a Swede, very accustomed to the directness of the Nordic discourse. He did not hide it and said: "Your Majesty did not put Christian IV in his eyes, but he left the Prime Minister to guard the border and the cities on the northern and southern shores of the Baltic Sea. The Prime Minister knew that Christian IV was jealous of His Majesty. He was always worried that Denmark would backstab Sweden, so he sent a lot of people to stay in Copenhagen to investigate the trend. The appearance of the Icelandic navy led by General Olaf made the Prime Minister see the weakening of Denmark. Opportunity, I also saw an opportunity for Sweden to seize control of the Baltic Sea."

West slowly spoke out Uksenshina's plan, and then solemnly asked: "Now, my Excellency Olaf, do you agree to cooperate with our country?"

Olaf was silent on the surface, but he was happy in his heart.

The area of ​​Iceland is not small, but the latitude is too high. The geographical environment and topography can only support a small amount of cultivated land and large-scale grazing in the southern region. The agricultural industry cannot support too many people. The current 50,000 to 60,000 people are already very good. , You must know that Iceland a few hundred years later will only have more than 300,000 people.

If it is only the mass population of Iceland, it will be wiped out by the Danish expeditionary army last year and will be re-incorporated into colonial rule. However, Hadar relies more on the resources, population and wealth of the Vinland region of North America. Only after the integration of Iceland can Magnus be repelled.

However, even after the integration of Vinland and Iceland, the population with Icelanders and whites as the core is still too small. The development of land resources and fisheries requires a lot of manpower, even technical personnel, and North American natives can hardly count on it.

Therefore, relying on the current Wenlan Icelandic aggregate can only barely protect itself in front of Denmark, and there is a risk of being defeated by Denmark at any time. Otherwise, Olaf would not be surrounded by Wei and rescue Zhao in order to lift the siege of Reykjavik. Attacked Copenhagen.

Iceland’s independence as the Free Republic of Iceland can only be regarded as news in Europa. No one in each kingdom has recognized the existence of the Republic of Iceland. For Iceland, it is a delusion to find allies and alliances.

But now Sweden has taken the initiative to come to an alliance with Iceland. The price Iceland has paid is only to become a vassal of the Kingdom of Sweden in name. However, across the land of Denmark and Norway and the vast North Sea, Sweden is unable to actually annex Iceland.

Olaf feels that Iceland has become a vassal of Sweden in exchange for support~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and Sweden recognizes Iceland’s independence. Considering that Sweden has begun to rise, it will have to exist as a Nordic power for at least half a century. Raf thought from the heart that the deal was worthwhile.

Cooperating with Sweden to suppress and weaken Denmark is the common interest of the two countries, and because of its geographical advantages, it avoids the possibility of being annexed by Sweden. Olaf feels that he has no reason to refuse.

"I agree to the cooperation with Sweden, but the specific details have to be discussed with my father, His Royal Highness Hadar, but I can assure the Prime Minister that the cooperation between Iceland and Sweden will definitely succeed, because we all need each other’s presence and help!"

Olaf got up with a smile on his face and extended a hand of friendship to West. West hurriedly held Olaf’s big hand and smiled: "You will be proud of your wise decision. Both the Prime Minister and I know, Your Royal Highness Hadar respects and counts on you the most. He not only handed over his American colony Vinland to you, he even said in Iceland that you will inherit the position of the Great Duke in the future. I think you are equivalent to The status and rights of the prince and the prime minister of regent can completely make decisions on behalf of His Royal Highness Hadar."

Olaf was not stunned by West’s top hat. He was secretly alarmed by Sweden’s ability to collect intelligence on Iceland. At the same time, he was preparing to strengthen the protection of Iceland and Vinland’s intelligence information in the next step. Then he smiled on the surface: " Do you and the Prime Minister want me to sign a cooperation treaty with Sweden first?"

West laughed and said: "Your Excellency Uksenshina really meant this. He has already sent a letter to His Majesty Gustav to inform him of the situation. Don't worry, your Majesty will agree to it. You just need to think about how to talk to the Prime Minister. Your lord, ask for help."