iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 97
After some conversations, Green had a better understanding of Davos Seaworth.

Davos is a very serious person.

Because of this character, the sons who grew up under the precepts and deeds of Davos are all talents of the royal fleet.

Also, Davos admires Lord Stannis very much, which is something beyond loyalty from the bone.

Green listened to Davos' words with a gentle face, and his heart was turning.

Davos himself can't do anything now, and Green is thinking about Davos' sons.

Petyr Baelish had got him three ships and sailors, and Grimm would give them the credit they deserved, but Grimm wouldn't hand it all over to a man who had just defected.

The sea is not land, and trust is not laissez-faire. Excessive laissez-faire will only breed ambition for no reason.

Although the fleet is small, it needs to contain each other reasonably, establish a certain balance, and maintain loyalty to Kleiber.

The original manpower is definitely not enough, and Green has to recruit enough sailors for three ships.

The sailors can be replenished from the Mermaid Port. In addition to the sailors, Green also needs to arrange a reliable "deputy commander" of the fleet.

If the goal is to be achieved, Green needs to operate a bit.

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Green nodded slightly, and said: "Sir Davos, I am honored to be invited by Duke Stannis. In about ten days, I will go to Essos because of the government affairs of the Red Castle. At that time, if I go to Dragonstone Is it time to meet Lord Stannis on the island?"

Davos' tone was calm: "Earl Greene, Duke Stannis is diligent. Except for patrolling the fleet, he will sit in Dragonstone Castle to handle government affairs. Duke Stannis has just finished his inspection, and Dragonstone Island welcomes you at any time."

Green first expressed his thanks by touching his chest, and then said: "My Mermaid Port is about to establish an escort fleet, and I just take this opportunity to ask Duke Stannis for more advice."

The dutiful Davos asked, "Oh? Are you escorting the caravan?"

"Yes, sir. There is a royal fleet in Blackwater Bay. We never worry about the safety of merchant ships. I am preparing for the trade of Essos."

Davos agreed: "If the royal fleet appears there, it will be more sensitive. Merchant ships need their own fleet escort."

Green shrugged, and said: "After I went deeper, I realized how difficult it is to build a fleet. If it wasn't for Lord Petyr's help, I would have almost given up."

Davos's heart moved, and he said, "Minister of the Exchequer?"

Green nodded slightly, and said: "Yes, with his help, I will recruit a small-scale sea mercenary. My three warships can finally sail out of the port."

Davos' tone was sincere: "There are different lands on the sea, separated by the sea, you need to have enough patience."

Green nodded: "Yes, the sea is full of mistrust. Thank you Sir for your kind words. I can only be patient now."

After a pause, Green said again: "Because I am full of distrust and believe in my sincerity, I will eventually let me wait for a reliable fleet commander."

Davos nodded and said: "The gods will bless every sincere person!"

Green humbly asked Davos some questions about the fleet, and Davos answered Green very patiently.

Green also revealed a slightly ambitious fleet plan...the Kleiber fleet with ten warships.

Before I knew it, the night was already deep.

Davos got up and bid farewell to Green.

For those who appreciate him, Green never hesitates to praise him: "Sir Davos, I am very happy tonight. I have gained a lot from your kind words. Your ability is admirable, and your character is even more admirable to me."

Davos maintained his usual humility: "Earl Green, I'm just an illiterate captain."

Green reluctantly bid farewell to Davos, and three months later, Green visited Davos again and continued to ask questions about the fleet.

Davos also responded to Green's enthusiasm, offering to take Green to visit his pride - the battleship Black Beth.

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After seeing off Davos, Green came to the small hall again.

Green likes the wide view of the small hall. Although it is not private enough, his clan soldiers are the best protection wall.

Green sat down at the table and ordered the maid to light a few more candles.

Green spread the delicately cut parchment on the table and picked up the quill.

With the flickering candlelight, Green began to write.

Today, Queen Cersei Lannister's final attitude has finally been determined, and Green can write to the Duke of Highgarden with confidence.

If today's ending is a breakdown in the relationship with Queen Cersei...Green can only think of another way to continue to promote Duke Mace Tyrell's prime ministership.

At that time, Boss Cersei will no longer care about what Green and High Court promised, what consequences it will bring, what impact it will have and other follow-ups.

Regardless of killing or burying, if Cersei could think of this, it would not be Cersei.

The endless golden roses are a very united family.

There is no remedy, and Jin Meigui, who feels that she has been deceived, will never tolerate it even for the sake of face, and Green bears the brunt of it.

In order to deal with the worst situation, Green even thought about going to Winterfell in the north himself.

In short, Green has already prepared various countermeasures.

After writing the Duke of Mace's letter, Green leaned on the back of the chair and rubbed his temples.

Fortunately, Queen Cersei was finally appeased today.

Although the matter has twists and turns, it has not become an unmanageable situation. Green will continue to push forward according to the original plan. The first stage is chaos but not chaos.

At this point, Green was thinking about Queen Cersei.

Through today's events, Green found that his weight in Cersei's heart was much heavier than she had imagined.

Apart from the Lannisters, he should be the most trusted outsider by Cersei.

Therefore, Green dare not underestimate Cersei's desire to control.

What Green is still looking for is the initiative to disembark at any time... He feels that the armor has failed, and he needs to prepare another shield besides James.

Green reached for another blank parchment, and wrote a second letter to Miss Rose in Highgarden.

Don't let Green roll there alone, let's all get busy!

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The next day, the Red Castle Government Affairs Office.

Green saw Varys with his head bald like an egg.

Varys is plump, dressed in a loose purple silk robe, a vest sewn with gold thread, and soft velvet slippers with pointed fronts and wide backs.

Green smelled lilacs from Varys.

Green stroked his chest and saluted, and said: "Good day, Lord Varys, I have not thanked you for your help, and I will always remember your help."

Varys clasped his hands, nodded and said, "Good day, Earl Green, I just did it conveniently. I am also very happy that you are entrusted with important tasks by the king and the prime minister."

There was helplessness in Green's tone: "I wish this kind of heavy responsibility didn't fall on me."

Varys claimed that he was born in Rees, one of the nine free trade cities of Essos, and was once a slave.

In Pentos, Varys befriended an Assassin named Illyrio Mopatis, and the two started a new venture.

[Illyrio Mopatis is the current governor of Pentos, taking in the Targaryen brothers and sisters]

Varys stole things from pickpockets, and Illyrio gave them to their owners in exchange for payment.

Varys soon realized that intelligence was worth more than gold and gems. He bought some orphans and began training a team of intelligence-gatherers.

The collection of intelligence has allowed Varys and Illyrio's wealth to increase exponentially compared to the past, and Varys has become famous, and it can be said to be notorious.

This special talent of Varys was passed across the narrow sea to the ears of the king of Westeros at that time, and the king happened to not trust anyone.

Varys thus served as head of intelligence in the Red Keep of Aerys II (Mad King).

After the War of the Reavers, Varys was transferred to the service of King Robert, and continued to serve as the Chief Intelligence Officer.

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Varys smiled and said: "Earl Green, with your demonstrated ability, three years is more than enough."

Green raised his eyebrows and said, "Master Varys, I am more suitable for the battlefield. When it comes to finding people, everyone knows that no one is better than you."

Varys nodded, "That's why we're meeting."

"Oh?"

Faced with Green's doubts, Varys gently asked Green to sit down before saying, "They should be in Pentos now."

Varys had a serious face and lowered his voice when he spoke.

Green, the traverser, was born to restrain the intelligence leader Varys, and his specious intelligence could not influence Green.

Green naturally chose to retain his advantage. ,

Green also lowered his voice, and said, "Master Varys, you are worthy of being an important minister, but I want to ask, I noticed that you used the word should, what do you mean?"

A smile reappeared on Varys's face, he nodded his chin slightly, and said: "Lord Green, you are sensitive enough, Queen Cersei can trust you... She has a good reason. When you take over the important task, I can find out the young girl The whereabouts of the dragon is naturally good news."

Green spread his hands and said: "Good news must be accompanied by bad news, Lord Varys, please tell the truth."

Varys was slightly stunned, then giggled for a while, and said: "It seems that Huiquan from the Crab Claw Peninsula loves you, maybe it's because of my lack of knowledge, you are a rare intelligent person."

Faced with Varys' compliments, Green expressed his gratitude modestly.

Varys restrained his smile, and said suddenly: "They are now living in the house provided by the Governor of Pentos, and are under the protection of the Governor of Pentos."

Green frowned slightly and said, "Governor?"

Varys nodded and said, "Illyrio Mopatis, governor of Pentos. I had a friendship with him, but I have been in Westeros for more than ten years..."

Saying that, Varys shook his head, sighed, and continued: "The current situation is very embarrassing. In my place, I can only wait for the young dragon to leave Sanctuary on its own initiative. After all, it is a free trade city."

Green squeezed his chin, and comforted him: "Master Varys, in fact, everyone understands your embarrassment very well. They are just not good at expressing themselves, including me here."

Green's words made Varys' smile deepen.

After a pause, Green asked, "How many soldiers are there in Pentos?"

Looking at Green who was a little eager to try, Varys's smile froze for a moment.

Varys said tentatively: "Earl Green, what are you?"

Green's eyes lit up: "Master Varys, His Majesty the King has given me enough golden dragons. If you can help me get a map and add my soldiers, I am confident that the raid will be successful."

Want to use weapons directly?Varys watched secretly, he was not joking.

Although Varys was surprised by Green's response, his mind was calm enough and he did not show any abnormalities.

Varys can even think that maybe this is why Queen Cersei likes Green.

The original plan needs to be changed a little bit... Varys is a person who eats conspiracy and tricks, and has quietly prepared a countermeasure.

Varys sighed: "I have to admire the ability of the king and the prime minister to employ people. They always have a bright eye. You are worthy of their trust."

Grimm read aloud, however.

Varys said sincerely: "However, I still want to be selfish for a while, think about you first, and put your safety first. I believe that with the combat power of your soldiers, your plan is likely to be successful. success."

Green looked puzzled, and said: "Master Varys, I have always wanted to ask, I can feel your kindness. Although I am grateful to you, it also confuses me."

"Seeing you always reminds me of the great war more than ten years ago...Prince Rhaegar has already died in battle, and those who were benefactors of Prince Rhaegar took the lead, followed by everyone who chose to kneel and surrender.

Only the taciturn people in the Crab Claw Peninsula are still unwilling to surrender, fighting to the last moment and the last person, they guard their loyalty, and loyalty is honor.

I also failed to perform my duties well. I advised His Majesty Aerys (Mad King) that the Lannisters are not trustworthy, so don't open the city gate to them. As for the result... everyone is very clear now.

Now it is the Baratheon dynasty, we are all loyal to His Majesty Robert, I am just sorry, this has nothing to do with right or wrong, let alone a position, for loyal old ministers, because I admire their character, I have always had sympathy, sympathy is not Pitiful.

You are their descendants, so I will naturally look at you differently. Where I can, I am willing to release the little goodwill I have left, and I don't ask for anything in return. "

Green's lips moved, his eyes grateful, and he stared at Varys for a moment.

In the end, Green lowered his eyes with a heavy face and sighed deeply.

The atmosphere in the room became tense for a moment.

After a pause, Green collected his thoughts and thanked Varys by touching his chest: "Master Varys, thank you for your kind heart, loyalty without fear, and the Kreber family will never forget."

Varys smiled and nodded: "Why is it that the little people always suffer the most in the power games of the big people? Earl Green, even if you successfully completed the task of raiding the Governor of Pentos, the big people will sacrifice you mercilessly for the sake of the so-called overall situation." If you lose, their reasons are sufficient, and your actions are equivalent to undeclared war."

After listening to Varys' words, Green remained silent, and the expression on his face still seemed a little unwilling.

Is this the real Green?

Varys is also judging in his heart, combined with the information he has collected, Green is not an impulsive person.

Which one is the real Green?

Varys is not in a hurry to judge a person. He deals with all kinds of information every day, and he knows very well that he cannot judge a person subjectively first, which will really affect his judgment.

People's hearts are unpredictable, everything is changing, and nothing is permanent.

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Green's tone was helpless: "Master Varys, I can't think of any other good solution for the time being. I think three years is enough time. I have to admit that I think things are simple."

Varys said patiently: "Earl Green, in fact, you have ignored the most important question."

Green raised his eyebrows: "Please tell me the truth."

Varys got up slowly, walked to the window and door, and looked around naturally.

After sitting down again, Varys stared at Green and said, "Have you ever thought that this is a mission that will never be possible?"

Green frowned, as if thinking about the meaning of Varys' words.

Varys leaned forward and said in a heavy tone, "Suppose the orphans of Targaryen appeared in front of them, are you sure the sword in your hand can pierce their chests?"

Green froze for a moment, opened his mouth, and lowered his eyes with a complex expression.

The corner of Varys' mouth twitched for a moment, looked at Green, and said, "I can feel that you are in hesitation."

Green stood up and said, "Master Varys, thank you for meeting me, and thank you for your kind words."

After finishing speaking, Green nodded and said goodbye to Varys, then turned and strode away.

Varys intertwined his hands, nodded his chin slightly, and stared at Green's leaving back.

(End of this chapter)