iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 86: Conspiracy (5100)

"Baron Green?"

When they came to the garden, Margaery Tyrell, who was looking for the maids, first found Green lying on the bench.Margaery did not approach, but called softly.

"ah!"

After Margaery's group of maids screamed, they trotted towards Margaery holding their skirts.

Green, who was passively eavesdropping on information, had to wake up.

Green got up and yawned, raised his right hand and waved it left and right: "Good day, ladies."

Green's friendly behavior did not reduce the suspicion in the hearts of Margaret's maids. They all looked at Green with probing eyes.

The strangeness of the maids did not escape Margaery's eyes, she sighed softly, and said, "Go down first."

The maids who felt guilty looked at each other secretly, and bowed to Margaery to leave.

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Only Green and Margaery were left in the garden.

Green took the initiative to speak: "Miss Margery, your maids are beautiful and lively."

Margaery smiled and said, "I saw their guilt and annoyance. Baron Green, can you tell me what happened to you?"

Green looked puzzled, thought for a while, and replied: "I seem to have heard what they were talking about, maybe I thought I heard it?"

Margaery blinked her beautiful eyes, and asked, "What did you hear?"

Green shrugged and said, "I fell asleep, and I couldn't hear it very clearly. It seems to be the name of the Minister of Justice."

Hearing "Minister of Justice", Margaery, with a smile on her face, twisted her fingers slightly.

Margery approached Green with light steps.

Margaret raised her small face, her elk-like brown eyes were clear and soft: "Baron Green, you seem to have heard some great news by accident?"

Green took half a step back, with a helpless tone: "Miss Margery, your beauty makes me have to be honest. Actually, I didn't take it to heart, because this is no secret to me."

"for example?"

"I am the queen's chief affairs officer, and I have long been aware of some of Duke Renly's actions."

Margaery's brown eyes trembled slightly: "Queen Cersei, is she investigating Duke Renly?"

Green shook his head decisively and denied: "Our Royal Highness never cares about these things. This is the duty of our affairs officers, especially me."

Green looked at Margaery and continued: "As a certain giant in Lannister said, allegiance to the queen is a traditional craft in the Crab Claw Peninsula. I am just taking precautions and will investigate any abnormal events that happen around the queen. .”

Margaery reminded Green in a calm tone: "Baron Green, Duke Renly has a noble status and should not be offended."

Green spread his hands: "Although we have been silent for more than ten years, but...Miss Margery, you who are familiar with history should know that there are only two people in the eyes of the Crab Claw Peninsula, one is the queen, and the other is the queen. people."

Margery raised her eyebrows and stared at Green.

Want to scare me with big eyes again?Green looked back at Margaery.

Not long after, Green sighed softly, avoiding Margaery's eyes.

Margaery's smooth chin lifted slightly.

Green took the initiative to speak with a sincere tone: "Miss Margery, these are actually trivial things, not worth your trouble."

Green paused, and then said: "I have no intention of speculating on Duke Renly Baratheon's thoughts, nor am I interested, I only value Queen Cersei's safety.

I have done preliminary research and know that Duke Renly and the Knight of Flowers have a deep friendship, but friendship should not be higher than the interests of the family.

Please believe our sincerity, I sincerely want to see my most respected Duke of Metz sit in the position of prime minister and govern this kingdom. "

Margaery's rose-like red lips moved slightly.

Margaery wanted to ask, if there was a conflict between the most respected Duke of Mace in Green's mouth and Queen Cersei, what would he choose?

Margaret knew that she would look naive if she said such a question, and Green's answer at this time, no matter what it was, there would be no question of whether it was true or false.

This kind of problem can only be seen at the moment when things happen.

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Green's purpose at this time is not complicated. He knows that the nobles like to hedge their bets, and he just hinted at Margaery through excuses.

Green doesn't want to become messy with the already clear strategy. The more complicated the strategy, the more accidents are likely to happen.

Green can't change the characteristics of the great nobles, he just tried his best and changed the subject by the way.

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Margaery glanced at Green sideways, her tone seemed to be slightly sour: "You are very loyal to Queen Cersei."

Green stroked his chest and nodded: "Miss Margery, this is my duty, and I am duty bound."

After being humbled, Green suddenly said, "Miss Margery, I have a suggestion."

Margery's eyes moved, and her smile was like a flower: "Baron Green, I like your advice, and I am willing to listen."

Green hesitated for a moment, and said, "The time has not yet come. I am very soft-spoken now. I will speak to you next time we meet."

After finishing speaking, Green had a regretful expression on his face.

Margaery's eyes were wide open, and she couldn't help but glared at Green.

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Randyll Tarly left Horn Hill again.

Taking advantage of his father's absence, Samwell Tarly put the letter of renunciation of inheritance on Randle's desk.

When leaving Hornburg, Samwell led an old horse and took only one unfinished book.

For Samwell, leaving quietly is his last dignity.

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Sam Well arrived at the gate of Kleiber's camp and showed his first smile after leaving home.

Samwell, who was leading the old horse, walked up to the Kleber blue robe guarding the camp gate, and said, "Good day, my name is Samwell Tarly, and I have come to see Lord Green."

Samwell's size is easy to impress, and the guard still has an impression of him: "Good day, Lord Samwell, Lord Green is not in the camp now."

Samwell opened his mouth, he really wanted to ask where Green went and when he could come back.

But he doesn't like to embarrass others... Samwell nodded and said, "Then I'll wait."

After that, Samwell walked to the other side, sat down on the ground, and wiped the sweat that was covering his face.

The guard saw Samwell's old horse trembling when he walked, and said, "Your Majesty Samwell, your horse is very tired. I can take care of it for you."

Only then did Samwell notice his horse, think about his weight, and feel pity in his heart.Samwell scratched his head embarrassingly: "Then... please, I will prepare the reward."

Samwell looked at his only book reluctantly, I want to read it as soon as possible!

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Eastern part of the Crab Claw Peninsula.

The Kleiber Army's eastward advance officially entered the second stage.

"Cliff Valley Tribe, open the gate, we are here to invite you to join Kleber's territory!"

"We are all from the Crab Claw Peninsula, and the Crab Claw Peninsula people don't fight the Crab Claw Peninsula people!"

"Our lord is a descendant of the legendary hero Clarence Kleber, we used to be a gang!"

"We are all descendants of the ancestors, we should not let our own people continue to bleed!"

"Join us, the lord will give you your own hunting area, so you don't have to worry about being violated!"

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Reina with her sky braid walked up to Emparo, tugged at her neckline, and said, "Emparo, do you want to keep shouting? I feel that this tribe is very stubborn."

Emparuo frowned and said: "Keep shouting, if you don't surrender before noon, you arrange for the sisters to shoot five arrows in."

Lena took the order excitedly: "This tribe with only a hundred people doesn't know whether to praise him for his toughness, my voice is almost hoarse, our soldiers are several times more than them, and they dare not open the door Surrender, they are courting death!"

Emparo said again: "Don't disobey my order to fight privately, and retreat after the volley is over. Also, when cooking meat at noon, pay attention to the wind direction and find a good place."

"Okay, Corps Commander, starve them to death!"

Emparo looked at the bouncing Lena, and said: "We still have time, after shooting the arrows, continue to persuade them to surrender. The entrance of the cliff and valley tribe is narrow, and it is a bit difficult to use. The casualties will not be small if you attack... Try to minimize the casualties , Reina, this is the lord's order."

"Ok."

Emparo and Reina have been friends for many years, and she knows Reina very well.

Lena's figure is not tall and thin, but she is very aggressive. Since joining the Thorn Corps, this character has improved a step further.

Empero curled his lips slightly, and reached out to touch Lena's little head: "Just take it as a rest, we can't fight every day. Sir Mason resumes farming in the new farm, he needs more labor .”

Reina snorted softly: "Emparo, I don't need comfort, just like you said, just take it as a rest."

Emparo patted Reina again, and then withdrew his hand.

Emparo recently liked to touch Lena's little head, feeling very addicted.

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Lena rolled her eyes and said, "Emparo, what kind of land is it actually planted? We have more and more soldiers, and the strength is getting stronger and stronger. Just continue to conquer."

This is not the only way Lena thinks. In fact, what Lena expresses represents the thoughts of most of Kleiber's soldiers.

There are battles almost every day, because during wartime, the standard of food will naturally increase.

Moreover, in most cases, there are too many people bullying the few people, and the trophies are constantly pocketed. The soldiers have never lived so well.

The soldiers' emotions were naturally discovered by the regiment commanders, and the experienced knight Peer Pili was naturally able to cope with this situation.

Emparo is also constantly growing in learning.

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Emparo looked at Lena, and said in a serious tone: "Leina, didn't you notice that the sisters suffered a lot of unnecessary casualties a while ago? Fighting is the same as drawing a bow. The bowstring cannot always be taut."

Lena looked at Emparo with bright eyes, and her tone was full of surprise: "Mother leopard, how can you understand such a profound truth, you convinced me all at once!"

Emparo's cheeks were dark red.

Last time, when Emparo saw Pell, she took a chance to consult with him, and secretly wrote down some sentences that she thought were suitable for appeasing the soldiers.

Although Pell is informal, he is honest, or as long as he feels that it is beneficial to the Kleiber family, he will do his best.

Pell told Emparo that the soldiers can only be appeased for a while by words alone, and the morale of the corps cannot be improved by the law of the corps alone. The corps leader also needs to master some means to improve and maintain morale.

Finally, Pell gave some examples from his own experience and imparted some skills he mastered.

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Empa coughed a little, and said: "Tell the sisters, take this opportunity to continue to expand the Thorn Corps' manpower, and if you meet the right one, remember not to miss it. We won't have too much time, and Lord Green will have big ones later. action."

The content revealed in Emparo's words made Lena's eyes light up, and she nodded heavily: "Don't worry, Captain Emparo!"

Emparo waved his hand, as if driving sheep, and said, "Go and arrange."

Empero's dislike made Reina feel closer and happy, and felt that the feelings between the sisters had suddenly warmed up.

Reina bowed solemnly and took her leave, and devoted herself to military affairs with a look of excitement.

Emparuo looked at the back of Reina leaving, and pinched his chin.

Emparuo nodded secretly, it really worked!
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Kleber camp, it's late at night.

Samwell Tarly didn't even take a Bronze Star when he came out of Horn Hill.

Samwell felt that he had chosen to leave Horn Hill, and everything here no longer belonged to him.

The old horse and unfinished books that Samwell used for the journey were only temporarily borrowed, and he would arrange for someone to return them.

Samwell may have subconsciously rebelled against his father who terrified him once before leaving home.

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Samwell, who had been waiting for Green at the gate of the camp, was already dizzy with hunger.

Samwell refused the dinner brought by the guard.

The simple-minded Samwell believes that this is a military camp, and he has not officially joined, so he should not enjoy Kleiber's food in advance.

[Westeros-style literati style]

Samwell moved his fat body, and continued to look at the book in his hand by the firelight of the camp gate.

Books can make Samwell forget his inner restlessness and physical hunger.

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Tomorrow is the departure day. After the banquet, Green left Highgarden Castle with his guards.

In addition to tonight, Green has helped the Duke of Metz almost perfect the war theory with the core of "no fight is fight".

Green believes that the Duke of Mace will be able to cope with most of the scenes with the new theory without his help in the future, and continue to justify his name.

That's exactly what Green wants to see.

No matter how nameless the Duke of Mace is, he is also the leader of the Reach, and his influence in the Reach cannot be ignored.

Because he can justify his name and increase his prestige at the same time, the Duke of Metz will spare no effort to promote his unique art of war on every occasion.

The ever-growing Golden Rose family will also work secretly.

Because the increase in the prestige of the Patriarch is beneficial to the Golden Rose family's rule over the River Bend.

What is Green's purpose?
As mentioned earlier, after entering the Reach, the prosperity of the Reach made Green, who had always been far-sighted, worried.

Green's deepest hidden "hope" is this set of strategies with the core of "do not fight for fight" that he tailor-made for the Duke of Metz, and it has penetrated into the hearts of the people in the Reach.

In the future, as long as the fire hasn't burned them, the Reach shouldn't move easily.

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The more he understands, under the governance of the ever-growing Golden Rose family, Green feels that Reach is too powerful.

If he is the leader of the Reach...Green may use the Reach to unify Westeros, and then use the people of the Reach to rule the kingdom. The scale of the Reach is large enough to digest Westeros after the war.

Among the Seven Kingdoms, only they have the strength to do this.

Inherited traditions and a comfortable life bind the scale of the Reach's ambitions.

The far-sighted Green just used a set of new theories that are easy to accept on this basis, followed the trend, and added an invisible rope to the "stability" of the Reach.

The flexible Green is thinking: Before I grow up, Golden Rose must maintain its due demeanor, we must abide by the rules of the power table game, and we must not break the rules by overturning the table.

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【Camp Gate Oath】

Approaching the camp, Green was the first to spot the large figure next to the brazier at the camp gate.

Samwell?Green's eyes moved slightly, and he quickened the pace of the sitting horse.

"Samwell, nice to see you again!"

Green, who got off his horse, walked towards Samwell and spread his hands.

When he heard the sound of horseshoes, Samwell put away the book in his hand, shook his body and stood up.

Seeing Green with a smile on his face, Samwell breathed a sigh of relief.

According to normal etiquette, Samwell should write a letter in advance and come to visit after obtaining Green's consent.

Seeing that Green didn't mind these things, Samwell felt that he was right. Lord Green is a person with a broad mind, and she values ​​knowledge, and her future achievements will definitely be extraordinary.

One fat and one thin, two opposite figures hugged each other.

Green smiled and glanced at the book in Samwell's hand, and said, "Samwell, I'm late, let's go in with me."

Samwell shook his head shyly.

Seeing Samwell's hesitation to speak, Green looked at him with a gentle smile and didn't move.

Green's behavior seemed to silently encourage the nervous Samwell.

After pausing for a while, Samwell finally mustered up his courage. He remembered the beautiful words and sentences he had read so many times.

Although the thought was beautiful, when Samwell spoke, it went against his expectations and turned into pale and direct words.

"I...I want to play for Lord Green..."

Green's eyebrows were raised slightly, his eyes were smiling, and the corners of his lips were slightly curved unconsciously.

Green felt that at this time, what Samwell needed was not polite words, but to put his uneasy heart at ease.

Green untied the long sword at his waist, stood it in front of him, and held it with both hands: "Samwell, I believe you have also noticed that I have always longed for your outstanding wisdom, so please swear allegiance."

Samwell's eyes were red, his body was staggering, and he knelt awkwardly on one knee in Green's direction: "I, Samwell Tarly, swear allegiance to you and offer advice to you. In times of crisis, I I am willing to give my life for you, from this day until death, I swear in the name of the old and new gods."

Green slightly lowered his jaw, and his steady voice carried a hint of solemnity: "I, Green Clayber swear, there will always be a place for you by my fireplace, and your meat and wine will always be on my table, I swear I will never make you do anything wrong, I swear by the gods old and new."

[Kleiber Territory Intelligence +1]

　Your Excellencies, I have been silently working hard to overweight!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)