iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 281 Green’s next step

In the Duke's study room in the Eagle's Nest City, Green Kleb, Baron Grevan, and Bachelor Erlin were discussing government affairs in the valley.

Maester Erlin turned over the note in his hand and said: "My lord, according to the report of the acting governor of Seagull Town, the musicals and dances in Seagull Town have been promoting your reputation and kindness recently. Most of those troupes are from the Reach. .”

Looking at the note in his hand again, he continued: "The Acting Governor reported that sixteen theater troupes from the Reach have booked almost all the stages in Seagull Town, and they are full of performances every day. In addition to the stages for the nobles to watch, those The open-air stage in the square does not charge a bronze star from visitors, and even distributes free bread to attract people. He suspects that this is a deliberate arrangement, but the real purpose of those people has not yet been investigated."

Grevan Hershey looked at Bachelor Erlin in confusion: "Ellin, has the specific employer been investigated in Seagull Town?"

Bachelor Erlin shook his head slightly and said: "The messenger crows in Seagull Town have not sent any other information. Now we only know that they are all from the Reach."

Baron Grevan thought for a moment and said: "It can also be said that they have already told the answer. The employees of those theater troupes are probably from the River Bend."

Green's calm voice sounded: "It's the Tyrell family from the Reach."

"Golden rose?" Baron Grevan said nonsense in surprise.

Green tapped his chin and said, "The friendship between marigolds and golden roses is profound."

He tapped his fingers on the wide armrest: "Now, the Red Keep has the support of Queen Cersei and King Joffrey, and there is the support of the Duke of Highgarden in the south. No one can shake Kleb's rule in the valley."

Licking his dry lips, he added: "The flat land in the Riverlands is very suitable for cavalry to gallop."

After Green's words fell, Baron Grevan said: "My lord, you will always be the master of the valley. The Heshe family will always be at your disposal and will always be loyal to you. The gods in heaven bear witness."

Greven nodded in agreement, but Bachelor Erlin hesitated and said: "My lord, if you want to start a war, I suggest you... wait for a while, at least until the harvest season in the valley is over."

The corners of his mouth curved slightly, and he added: "Previously, most of the military rations of the Kleb Corps came from the generous support of the Golden Rose."

Maester Erlin said: "The legitimacy recognized by the king and the royal council is conducive to your rule in the valley."

After a pause, Green continued: "The most important thing in the valley is stability and recovery. The Kleb soldiers here will not be mobilized. I only bring 100 Valley cavalry and Kleb soldiers to the Blood Gate."

Baron Greven looked at the wrinkled Bachelor Erlin, glared, and said: "Bachelor, Master Green is invincible."

Maester Erling echoed: "You have opened a new chapter in a great history, my lord."

Before he could think of words, Green said: "Military victory is the most important step."

"The Tourney at the Gates of the Moon is important."

Green's eyebrows raised slightly. Sure enough... Compared to the vassals of the Crab Claw Peninsula, the vassals of the Valley were more educated.

Regarding Baron Greven's words, Bachelor Erlin did not argue. The bachelor was the lord's advisor and he was just fulfilling his duties.

He motioned to Brienne to pour wine for the three of them, and said: "There is still one piece of paper left before Kleb's legal rule."

Baron Greven was startled, and tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth that were about to turn up, and said: "My lord, you and Duke Tyrell..."

He raised his eyes and glanced at the silent Green, opened his mouth, and continued: "It is best to wait until the end of the Tourney at the Gate of the Moon (Chapter 264). At that time, there will be new ones who are loyal to you and belong to you." The Knights of the Vale are at your service."

"Thank you." Green picked up Brienne's filled wine glass, took a sip, and said, "So, we are going to help Prime Minister Tywin in the Riverlands. This will make things easier."

Bachelor Erlin looked at his lord: "Lord Green, please forgive me, are you planning to... directly mobilize the soldiers of the Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Green put down his wine glass and said: "My loyal bachelor, you don't have to worry about the strength of the troops. The Crab Claw Peninsula territory of Kleb is quite special. Every citizen there is an excellent warrior. How many citizens I have? How many soldiers can be mobilized?"

He shrugged his shoulders helplessly and continued: "The premise is that there is enough food." Since Bachelor Erlin joined the "Green Group", he spent most of his time writing letters and sending out letters. Most of the knowledge about Crab Claw Peninsula comes from the books I have read, so...it can be said that I know very little about it.

Hearing the content of Green's words, the bachelor's curiosity was suddenly aroused. He was about to ask, but was interrupted by Baron Greven.

Baron Grevan bowed slightly towards Green and raised his voice: "Lord Green, my eldest son, second son and youngest son are at your disposal. I request to fight for you on their behalf. This is the highest honor of the Heshe family."

Green's brown eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts: "Swords and guns on the battlefield have no eyes. Lien (Baron Greven's eldest son) is very reliable. Let him stay in the valley."

Baron Grevan was moved and he saluted again: "Thank you for your kindness, my lord."

Green looked at Maester Erlin: "In a few days, Maester Al from Whispering Castle will arrive at the Eagle's Nest City. You can learn more about Kleb's Crab Claw Peninsula territory from him."

Green stood up from his chair, and Baron Greven and Maester Erling also stood up.

Green walked slowly to Bachelor Erlin and said: "Kleb's ruling area is getting bigger and bigger. As a ruler, I need more knights of the mind composed of bachelors (the bachelors of Westeros have also been Call them Knights of the Heart), and make your wealth of knowledge available to me at all times.”

After a pause, he continued: "Maester Al will be the First Maester, and you will be appointed as my Second Maester."

Bachelor Erlin was a little excited. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust. This is the honor of my life, Lord Green."

Advisory Bachelor Group... When Baron Greven was weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Green waved to him and said: "Loyal Greven, come."

The three of them stood together in front of a long table covered with a map of the Riverlands. Green pointed his finger at the location of Maidenpool and said: "My people are ready nearby..."

Green slowly described his next plan. Westeros did not have a specific concept of counterintelligence. This was his differential treatment of those who trusted him. Lord Green's "love" for his subordinates... is often full of patience and initiative, and his requirements are also very simple, as long as he doesn't let down his good intentions.

After talking about the plan, Green listened to Baron Greven's sincere advice. His goal stopped at a location on the map, the western neighbor of Crab Claw Peninsula - Crow Roost Castle.

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The Riverlands, Riverrun.

Ugh... Robb Stark groaned.

In the slightly dark room, candlelight flickered. After a breath and a pause, Robb climbed off the large wooden bed and reached out to pick up the black robe.

Putting on his robe, Robb's blue eyes moved towards Jeyne Westerling who was crawling on the bed.

His eyes slowly swept across Jenny's curves, smiled, and said: "My Jenny, if you don't cover it with something, you are very likely to run into Stark's surprise attack again."

A sweet yet seductive laughter sounded, and Jenny lay on her side, supporting her flushed face with one hand. A pair of moist, beautiful eyes were on Robb, slowly looking at him from top to bottom. Jenny's voice was slightly hoarse: "Poor Miss Westerling, I don't believe that she will be attacked by a Stark knight for the fourth time today. "

Robb grinned: "You will regret it. I plan to change positions this time unless you beg for mercy."

Jenny's eyes were fixed on Robb's waist and she said hoarsely: "The brave Westerling women never beg for mercy."

Robb picked up the leather wine bag, stared at the "fearless" Jeyne, and took a swig of the northern spirit. Throwing away the wine bag casually, Robb was about to move when there was a rapid knock on the door.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of Leonard Westerling (Jenny's brother) sounded: "Your Majesty, Lord Karstark killed Martin Lannister (Ser Kevan's third son, now Robb). prisoners, Chapter 262).”

(End of this chapter)