Game of Thrones: Royal Game

Chapter 103 The Party Struggle in Pentos
"Because of party disputes." Tarobane said helplessly.

Party struggle?Ian blinked, it was an unexpected answer.

Because the original book only describes Pentos a little through the POV perspective of Daenerys and Tyrion, Ian can be said to be ignorant of the current political situation in Pentos.

But Ian thought about it again. In a city ruled by several governors and 40 noble families, it is strange that there is no party dispute.

But how dare you say it? "When it comes to party disputes, do you think it's possible for me to get involved?" Ian couldn't help laughing.

"It's about party disputes, but it's not aimed at me," Tarobane explained hastily, "In fact, this is a struggle between the Braavosi faction and the Volantene faction in the Great Council.

Governor Cecito Moen, who took office in the past two years, is recognized as the representative of the interests of Volantis. Most of the slave transactions in Pentos are his business with his ally, Governor Tetrus.

And just two weeks ago, Governor Howcott, who had been funded by the Braavos Iron Bank for a long time, suddenly launched an attack on the slave trade, and with the support of His Royal Highness and the Braavos Ambassador, a riot broke out in the entire city of Pentos Thoroughly investigate the operation of the slave trade. "

"Perhaps you can go into more detail." Ian became interested. Regardless of whether he accepts the mission in the end, it is always worthwhile to learn more about the structure of Pentos.

"People like me can't know more details," Tarobane shook his head, "Perhaps you can ask Governor Illyrio personally in the future. For us, this is an unwarranted disaster. "

Jia Duobao and Wang Laoji fought and killed He Qizheng?Ian thought of this inexplicably.

"The wharf gangster 'Spearbreaker' is one of the pawns hired by the Howcott family. That guy is a subordinate of the local snake in Pentos Harbor. He knows who among us small traders has carried out the slave trade.

As I said, my question didn't really concern the bigwigs, as the Spearbreakers were simply trying to blackmail us for the opportunity to work for Governor Howcott. "

"Then pay, you are a member of Illyrio's chamber of commerce, how dare he open his mouth?"

"It is precisely because we are Magister Illyrio's men that he dares to speak like a lion. All Pentos know that the Magistrate remains neutral in the faction of the Great Council. If we bring him trouble because of the private slave trade Magister Illyrio is never soft on troublemakers."

Ian's eyes lit up, and his first reaction was to directly threaten Tarobane with this matter, forcing him to give him the invitation letter for the banquet.

But soon he gave up this idea, because he didn't have any evidence in his hands, and the possibility of such a threat working was too low.

"And the reason I can't get the other Pentos mercenaries to deal with this isn't because the Spearbreakers are so powerful or because the mercenaries are afraid of Governor Howcott
In fact, I couldn't find reliable mercenaries at all. Most of these mercenary teams in Pentos City have various relationships with major families. trouble. "

"Are you not afraid that I will leak the news?" Ian asked with a smile.

"Oh, I think we have the same position on some issues, such as - don't bring trouble to Governor Illyrio, after all, you still have a lot of things to rely on him, don't you?" Tarobane half-squinted He closed his eyes and said confidently.

"You are really a businessman. You are a guy who should sit in the big council you said."

"Please don't be joking," Tarobane rejected the compliment, and then added, "As long as you keep things secret enough, no one will suspect us. Part of the Lantis party's retaliation, so what's your final decision?"

"When will your ship arrive?" Ian asked instead of answering.

"Just this weekend, if the wind direction is okay."

"That is, far after Illyrio's banquet?"

"Yes"

"I can tell you clearly that we can't solve the 'Broken Spear' in a day and a half, but before the weekend, we can easily solve him."

"So what do you mean?" Tarobane understood a little.

"Give us the invitation letter first, and we will naturally solve your troubles for you when we see the governor. Don't rush to answer," Ian stopped Tarobane who was about to speak, "You know what I said is the truth, if If you don’t make sufficient preparations and rush to do it before the governor’s banquet, we may not only be unable to solve your troubles, but will bring even greater troubles.”

Tarobane didn't answer this time, and seemed to be weighing.

"Think of it as making a friend. This matter can be the beginning of our trust building." Ian continued.

"Friend? After what happened just now," Tarobyne glanced at Darren Grafson, who had returned to Ian's back and became a complete foil. "Will you still trust a friend like me?"

"What you do will only make our friendship stronger, because being friends with me will always be profitable."

Tarobane raised his head and looked at the brash young man.

After a long time, he finally said the two words that Ian was expecting: "Deal."

It wasn't until Ian and the others took their things and left that Talobine slowly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He vaguely remembered that the last young man he met with such an aura was that prince—Hazan Moharis.

After leaving Tarobane's house, Ian has been thinking about a problem.

Since I have already received the invitation letter, should I still help Tarobane?
According to Ian's usual style, it is absolutely impossible to take all the money and still work.

But at that time, I was wearing the vest of 'Lucion Lannister', because I knew that this vest might be discarded at any time, so I acted a little recklessly.

It is different now. In my plan, the vest of Ian Hewen/Darey will be used for a long time. If the reputation is damaged, it may bring a series of negative effects.

But releasing Tarobyne's pigeons would certainly bring bad reputation, after all, the threat of the 'Spearbreaker' could only cause Tarobyne to bleed profusely, not his life.

If he pigeonholed him, then he would not only make an enemy, but also make his current identity completely stink in Illyrio's chamber of commerce.

This is an unacceptable result for Ian.

Let's check it out first, Ian thought of a compromise plan, and sent the clever attendant Denzel the Dornish to the port of Pentos, planning to inquire about the more specific situation of the Spearbreaker first. Decide.

(End of this chapter)