Vladimir took the opportunity to rid himself of his most unruly warriors which in any case he was unable to pay .
In compliance with the treaty made by his father after the Siege of Dorostolon ( 971 ) , Vladimir sent 6,000 men to Basil .
Vladimir took the opportunity to rid himself of Vladimir 's most unruly warriors which in any case he was unable to pay .
In compliance with the treaty made by his father after the Siege of Dorostolon ( 971 ) , Vladimir sent 6,000 men to Basil .