Game of Thrones: Kings in the North

Chapter 178 Imperial Meeting, Little Devil, Littlefinger
"Robert, I just came to King's Landing, how can I be Home Secretary? I'm not suitable, you should choose someone else!"

In the meeting hall of King's Landing Red Castle, facing Robert's appointment, Ed hastily refused.

In the eyes of others, the Minister of the Interior may be an honor and a good job, but Ed is very clear that the Minister of the Interior seems to have a lot of power, intelligence, finance, and military affairs, but after all, he is a No military post.

In fact, Ed pays more attention to the position of Stannis's sea minister. After all, he can command the royal fleet and control the mouth of Blackwater Bay.In addition, the commander of King's Landing City Guard may also be considered.

Today, the gold cloak's commander is Janos Slynt, a mediocre, corrupt bum who seems to be Littlefinger's man.Given the chance, Ed plans to get rid of Janos Slynt and arrange for one of his own to take over the Golden Robe.

Only when there are enough troops in King's Landing can Ed be considered a firm foothold.Today, Ed has [-] soldiers of the Winter Wolf Army in his hands. The galleon "Northland" and the subsequent northern merchant ships will continue to replenish troops to King's Landing. This is a good start.

Before he has enough strength, accepting Robert's appointment and being in a high position will only arouse the hostility of his colleagues in the imperial council, so Ed declined Robert's appointment.

Seeing Ai De's refusal, Grand Maester Pycell quickly said, "Your Majesty, since Ai De refused this job, I think we can discuss it in the long run."

Robert ignored Pycelle, he said: "Ed, this is a gift from the king, how can you refuse? You took the northern army to conquer beyond the Great Wall, and the blue nobles, maple syrup, and wood carvings produced in the Winterfell workshop , Glass panes are very popular in King's Landing, and the black truffle, many nobles said, after eating black truffle, men will rejuvenate, live like dragons and tigers, and make women gasp!"

"You have proved your ability to make money. You built many wolf castles in the north, and you were able to properly accommodate more than [-] savages who moved inward. More than [-] savages followed you from outside the Great Wall to Winterfell, and they didn't get separated. This proves that you are popular with the people and have great political ability. You are my best brother, and you must be the Secretary of the Interior.”

Grinding teeth came from Stannis' mouth. Obviously, Stannis didn't like Robert calling Eddard "best brother".Stannis stared at Eddard with those hard eyes that seemed to burst into flames.

Ed quickly said: "Robert, I have made a little success in the northern border, that's because I am very familiar with the northern border. Stark has ruled the northern border in Winterfell for thousands of years. To the south of the Neck, here I am relatively new to you, and you asked me to enter the Imperial Council, as a consultant, I am barely qualified, and as the Minister of the Interior, absolutely not."

"I recommend Lord Stannis. Lord Stannis is upright and hard-working. He will definitely be qualified for the post of Secretary of the Interior."

Stannis, do you see that?I highly recommend you, save your anger for the octospider and Littlefinger next to you, and the Lannister in the court!But Eddard knew that don't expect Stannis to appreciate him, he was an unreasonable fellow.

If Robert appoints Stannis as the Minister of the Interior, then the Minister of the Sea will be vacant. Perhaps Ed will have the opportunity to become the Minister of the Sea, so as to get involved in the ships of the King's Landing Royal Fleet. Once he controls the King's Landing Fleet, Ed It is easy to advance and retreat.In the future, even if there is a coup or riot in King's Landing, Ed can calmly use the King's Landing fleet to withdraw from the sea to the north.

But Ed's proposal was directly rejected by Robert, "Stannis is the Minister of the Sea, and this position cannot be separated from him. Ed, the Minister of the Interior is none other than you. I rarely attend the imperial meeting. I am busy hunting and drinking Have a feast, find beautiful women, and leave the imperial meeting to you and Jon to manage."

Former Prime Minister Jon Arryn said: "Ed, the king's appointment cannot be rejected. Grand Maester Pycelle, Chief of Intelligence Varys, Chancellor of the Exchequer Littlefinger, Lord of the Sea Stannis, Lord of Justice Renly, and even the Royal Highness Ser Barristan Selmy, Captain of the Forest Ironguard, I will tell you and me about everything in the future, and you are helping me and Robert to govern the country."

Littlefinger joked: "The Prime Minister is the king's right hand, and the Minister of the Interior is the king's left hand. We imperial ministers are nothing but His Majesty's fingers!"

Varys smirked and said, "Littlefinger, if we were fingers, you would be the shortest and smallest one in the imperial meeting."

Littlefinger showed a narrow smile, "Yes, I'm short and short, but it's better than nothing, eunuch."

The title of Wolf King, the power second only to the hand of the king, the post of Home Secretary of the former Prime Minister, this is Robert's gift to the first arrival in King's Landing.

In the history of Westeros, since the Royal Council, there has never been such a position as the Minister of the Interior. This position was created by Robert for Ed, and it sounds more like a deputy prime minister.

Handlord Jon Arryn was getting older, and while Stannis was eager for the Handlord's job, Robert's preferred choice was good buddy Eddard.

The royal ministers in the meeting hall of the Red Castle in King's Landing all realized that Robert's arrangement was actually to prepare in advance for Ed to succeed Jon Arryn.

Then Robert began to mutter about the tourney.

"To celebrate the wolf king's conquest of the outside of the Great Wall and the integration of the outside of the Great Wall into the territory of the Seven Kingdoms, we will hold a wolf king celebration. Among them, the martial arts competition is the most important event in the wolf king celebration."

Robert glanced at Renly, and Renly said, "Your Majesty has decided that the tournament will be divided into jousting, archery and team competitions. In order to show the wealth and power of the Seven Kingdoms and the royal family, Your Majesty has decided that the champion of the jousting , a prize of [-] golden dragons, the champion of the team competition, a prize of [-] golden dragons, and the champion of the archery competition, a prize of [-] golden dragons."

Jon Arryn frowned, his forehead like a ravine in a valley, Grand Maester Pycelle looked shocked, and Stannis looked gloomy.Apparently, Robert hadn't consulted with the courtiers beforehand.

This is the wolf king's martial arts competition. Ed hopes that the higher the bonus, the better. Maybe the warriors of Winterfell can win a certain competition. Any champion will start with a bonus of [-] gold dragons.

1000 golden dragons can arm more than [-] cavalry with little effort, and [-] golden dragons are enough to build a fleet.

However, after all, this is the money that King Robert spent for Ed, so Ed said solemnly: "Robert, there is no need to squander money for the tournament. I am very disgusted with such a waste of money. I suggest that the tournament be cancelled." .”

Stannis gave Eddard an approving look, "Your Majesty, Lord Eddard is right, the tournament is meaningless."

Robert said: "Life is too short to enjoy the time. Eddard conquered beyond the Wall, which is a feat that not even Aegon the Conqueror could achieve. I must hold a grand tourney and reward Eddard with the greatest glory. "

Jon Arryn said: "Your Majesty, the tournament should be held. It's just that the bonus is too high, isn't it? The national treasury is heavily in debt now, so extravagance and waste is not appropriate. I suggest reducing the bonus by ten times."

Grand Maester Pycelle echoed: "I support Lord Jon Arryn's point of view. Your Majesty, the prize money is too high. The prize money for these three events alone is as high as [-] gold dragons. In addition to the cost of organizing the event Manpower and material resources, the Wolf King Tournament may cost more than [-] golden dragons."

Robert snorted, "For a little money, you'll be blah blah blah. It's not like there's a tourney every day. Anyway, the bloody royal debt is already high. How much?" Robert looked at Littlefinger.

Littlefinger quickly said: "Your Majesty, the total debt of the royal family exceeds 600 million gold dragons. The Lannister family of Casterly Rock City is the biggest creditor. We owe Lannister more than 300 million gold dragons. In addition, we also owe Braavos iron The treasury, House Tyrell of Highgarden, and the Tyrosh firm borrow money."

Robert spread his hands, "Look, anyway, the royal family's debt is as high as 600 million gold dragons, am I still short of [-] gold dragons? Anyway, Ed will become the Minister of the Interior, and Ed and Littlefinger will become my financial experts, King's Landing There will be a lot of money, and the debt will be resolved sooner or later."

Jon Arryn looked at Littlefinger, "Petyr, can you scrape together the money?"

Littlefinger played with the quill, "I think, since it is the tournament of the Wolf King, Lord Ed's Winterfell is now full of money, and Lord Ed is rich and powerful, so the prize money for the tournament should be paid by Lord Ed."

Ed said coldly: "Winterfell still owes a large amount of money to the Braavos Iron Bank. If Lord Petyr doesn't believe it, you can ask about it."

Robert grumbled, "What do I want you Chancellor of the Exchequer for if Edd pays for it, Littlefinger?"

Littlefinger laughed and said, "Your Majesty, I was just joking. I can continue to borrow money from Lannister, and I can also go to the archbishop. The church is very rich."

"Look! That's the perfect solution," said Robert gruffly.

Ed took out a beautifully crafted briar pipe from his sleeve and handed it to Robert.

Robert wondered, "What is this?" Robert stroked the delicately crowned stag on top of the pipe.

Pycelle had a long neck, Littlefinger leaned forward, and Varys watched carefully with his hands behind his back.Everyone was curious, Renly with a smile on his face, and Stannis with a dark look.

"Robert, this thing is a pipe. I found a woodcarver in Kohor and made it for you. With a pipe, you can breathe out clouds and smoke like a fairy." Ed filled Robert's pipe with tobacco , a scented candle lit on the side.

Robert took the first sip in confusion, and spit it out slowly. He sighed, "It's a unique enjoyment, which is more refreshing than sleeping with a Lys maiden! Ed, you actually have such a good thing hidden in the north."

Ed handed Robert a pack of tobacco leaves, "I found this by accident during my expedition beyond the Great Wall."

Robert said excitedly: "Smoking a pipe feels as sour as drinking blue nobles! It's a pity that your tobacco leaves are only such a small packet. What do you do after you finish smoking?"

Ed said: "The galleon 'Northern' set off from the White Knife River will arrive in King's Landing in a few days. They are fully loaded with goods, including barrels of blue nobles, vodka, maple syrup, black truffles, foie gras, and caviar. Sauce, perfume, scented candles, these are my presents to His Majesty."

"There are so many barrels of tobacco in it, His Majesty can't finish it in a year."

Robert laughed heartily. "Tobacco is a good thing. I want to show off to my friends at court."

Robert announced the adjournment of the meeting, and everyone dispersed. Before Jon Arryn left, he said helplessly to Ed: "Ed, you shouldn't have given Robert pipes and tobacco at all. Robert is obsessed with going to brothels, drinking, and drinking." In the martial arts competition, if he becomes addicted to smoking, he will be even more unwilling to make progress in the future."

Ed said: "You are right, but Robert has given me a great honor, I must give him some gifts."

After Jon Arryn left, only Eddard and Stannis were left in the room.

Stannis looked at Eddard gloomily, "Lord Eddard, I always thought that you were a simple and unpretentious person, why did you start advocating luxury and pleasure? Could it be that the glory of conquering beyond the Wall made you dizzy?" Are you getting carried away? Poor old Jon Arryn and I originally expected you to restrain Robert when we arrived in King's Landing, but unexpectedly, you actually offered Robert tobacco and pipes, do you want to make him even more prodigal?"

Ed smiled and said, "Master Stannis, it's okay for His Majesty the King to enjoy it once in a while. Look at you, it's as tight as a bow. You should relax at the right time. I think you can also try smoking to relax your mind." .”

Stannis made a negative mouth shape, "Don't give me this, I'm not Robert. Some people in King's Landing say that Lord Eddard Stark drilled the Winter Wolf Army in the North and built the wolf army. Fortress, forged armor and weapons, built ships, and raised a young dragon. Some people say that you intend to rebel."

Ed dismissed: "It's just slander, I am loyal to Robert."

Stannis frowned. "Are you loyal to Robert or to the country?"

Ed thought for a while, "His Majesty the King is the country, and defending the King is defending the Iron Throne."

Stannis said sharply, "Your answer is unmistakable. Powerful vassals are a threat to both the lord and the kingdom. I have always considered you the most honorable, Lord Eddard." Man, I hope you will do what you say, and keep your Stark children loyal to Robert's children."

If Stannis knew about Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen, he wouldn't think so.Once Cersei's child is proven to be the Wildborn, Stannis is heir to the Iron Throne once Robert is dead.

Ed thought he got rid of Stannis' questioning, but he didn't expect Stannis' questioning to continue.

"But what is the purpose of your shipbuilding? The Northern Territory was originally the largest of the Seven Kingdoms, but now it has been merged into the Great Wall, and the new Northern Territory has a vast territory. The savages to the north of the Great Wall bowed their heads and surrendered. There is no threat to the north of the Northern Territory. , Do you want to continue to expand the territory of shipbuilding?"

Ed said indifferently: "The northern border is vast and sparsely populated. I only built ships to protect the long coastline of the northern border. Ironborn pirates have been wreaking havoc along the northern border. In fact, just before I left Winterfell and set off for King's Landing , the northern border has just sent troops to attack the pirates at Sea Dragon Point, where there are many hills, caves and swamps, and they are pirate lairs."

"Damn iron people pirates, robbed the property along the coast, and the captive northerners were either captured to the Iron Islands, reduced to slave labor and salt concubines, or sold directly to slave traders. The fleet of the Iron Throne can't Protect the fishing villages and fishermen along the coast of the northern border, and allow the northern border to build its own fleet?"

"Don't forget, there are the Shield Islands in the Reach, the Arbor Island Fleet and the Oldtown Fleet, the Mallisters of the Seagarden in the Riverlands, and the Farman House of the Fairy Isle in the West to defend against the Ironborn. It is time to forge a strong shield against the ironborn."

Stannis gritted his teeth and said, "Who can blame this? Back then, King Balon established himself as king in the Iron Islands. I defeated the Iron Fleet of the Iron Islands in the Battle of Fairy Island. Robert's army smashed the iron people's defenses. We King Balon is captured, and Victarion Greyjoy, Admiral of the Iron Fleet."

"King Balon usurped himself as king. How many people did he kill for a crown? This man's death is not a pity. But how did our good Robert do it? When King Balon knelt limply, the crime of treason was over. It was written off, Robert helped him up, and continued to appoint him as the lord of the Iron Islands. At that time, it was time to put King Balon and his ironmen leaders, priests of the Drowned God, all to death, and put their heads on the city of Pike to feed the crows .”

This is Stannis' style, upright, but too harsh, which is why Stannis can't win the love of his people.

Ed frowned, "Executing the Ironborn nobles and Drowned God priests is too much, and the Ironborn will never be able to surrender."

Stannis said: "The Ironborn never surrendered, otherwise where did the Ironborn pirates come from? From the Ice Bay in the north, Sea Dragon Point, the West, the Reach, the Riverlands, and the Stepstone Islands, they followed They are everywhere, like scavengers. The ironborn will rebel sooner or later, they are born pirates, capricious as the sea, made to pillage and burn."

"During the Battle of Fairy Island, Robert asked me to command the fleet with Earl Paxter Redwyne of Arbor Island. To be honest, I don't like the Earl of Wine at all. I will always remember the time when he and Earl Paxter Redwyne Mace Tyrell's role in the Siege of Storm's End."

"However, I understand that if you want to defeat the Iron Fleet fighting at your doorstep, you cannot do without the Qingting Island Fleet. In this way, I command the Qingting Island Fleet and the Royal Fleet, relying on the strength of the troops, the number of warships and the advantages of supplies. I heard that Balon the Great exiled his second brother Euron for some reason. Euron's Serenity is now notorious in many Free Cities. If Euron falls into my hands, I will He will definitely be executed."

"Lord Ed, you have built a lot of ships in the north. It may be useful to deal with the iron people pirates, but don't expect to win the iron fleet. No matter how many ships are built in the north, the people in the north are not good at water warfare. You don't have qualified captains and crews. And sailors, how can they defeat a powerful enemy at sea?"

As Stannis turned to leave, Eddard remembered the vision he had seen in the burrow of the Isle of Faces Dancer.

Eddard had been worried all the way from Harrenhal to King's Landing as the black sea surged up the coast, drowning the smith's boilers, stables, and seaside rocks.

Unfortunately, the vision of the submerged blacksmith's boiler, the stables, and the rock fit perfectly with the names of the three wolf castles Ed built on the west coast.

The Wolf Castle closest to the Iron Islands is located at Kraken Point, and its name is Blacksmith City. Blacksmith City is only a few days' flight from Harlow Island in the Iron Islands.Ed hopes that Blacksmith City can beat the iron people pirates who invaded the northern border like a blacksmith forging iron on an anvil, but if it is the Iron Fleet.
Now the situation in King's Landing is unstable, Cersei, Littlefinger, Varys and other conspirators may kill Jon Arryn and King Robert at any time. At that time, the south will be full of wars, and there is a high probability that the northern border will send troops south to support the river. Otherwise, you will just sit back and watch your allies be wiped out one by one by the enemy.

Once the northern border is empty, the damn Ironborn will probably take advantage of the void and attack the northern border.

Stannis can be called the most powerful admiral in the Seven Kingdoms today, and even Victarion Greyjoy, commander of the Iron Fleet of the Iron Islands, was defeated by him.As strong as Stannis thinks that the Iron Fleet is powerful, and the Blacksmith City is next to the Iron Islands, if the Iron Fleet launches an attack, it will be difficult for the Blacksmith City to block the attack of the Ironmen.

The commander of Blacksmith City appointed by Ed was Helen Pike. The iron bitch once colluded with the Rock King during the Rock Seed War, set off a rebellion on Skagos Island, and was an enemy of the North. After she was captured, Ed forgave Helen was loyal to her life, and the Ironmen shipbuilders under her hand helped build many longships in the north.

Some of the Ironborn sailors under Helen Pike are one of the few elites in the northern navy.Helen is familiar with the iron people's combat methods, and she can make it difficult for iron people pirates to wreak havoc in the northern border.

But what if Helen rebelled?A voice sounded in Ed's mind.I remember that when Helen was in Winterfell, she kept complaining that she couldn't smell the sea salt, and couldn't hear the sound of the waves.Perhaps the iron bitch returned to the ship and began to yearn for freedom again. The location of the blacksmith city is called Kraken Point, and many residents here have ironborn blood.In case Helen wants to be the Pirate Queen
No!Ed comforted himself, Helen has been loyal since she surrendered, and she always likes to call herself Ed's salt concubine, and is intimate with Robb, Jon, Arya, Sansa and Bran, Ed has no reason to doubt Helen .

With Theon's ability, he is enough to serve as the acting city lord of any wolf castle, but Ed is destined to not trust him because of Theon's status.The Wolf Castle on the west coast was built to defend against the Ironborn. Theon came to Winterfell as a hostage at the beginning. He grew up in Winterfell, but he is an Ironborn after all, and he is the only surviving son of King Balon. Heir to the Iron Islands.

When leaving Winterfell, Ed specifically told Robb that no matter what happened in the future, he must not let Theon be the acting castellan of Wolf Castle.

In fact, at the beginning, Ed originally planned to bring Theon to King's Landing, but when he thought of the gathering of nobles in King's Landing, some Ironborn nobles and even King Balon himself might also come to King's Landing. Please, it will be difficult for Ed to keep Theon. After all, Sean has been a hostage for so many years. Ed's refusal to let him go will not only hurt Sean's heart, but may even anger King Balon.

After weighing again and again, Ed left Theon in the north.In retrospect, would this be a hidden danger?

Except for Helen, the acting castellan of the other wolf castles on the west coast were all Stark soldiers.Desmond is the acting castellan of Rock City on the Rock Coast, Jax is the acting castellan of Warhorse City in Streamland, and Shad is the acting castellan of Shuguangwang in Barren Mound.

These Stark soldiers grew up in Winterfell, and their families now live in Winterfell. Some are soap workers, some are blacksmith apprentices, and some work as grooms in the Winterfell stables.
Desmond, Jax and Shad are loyal to Stark, but unfortunately they are mediocre.If Sir Rodrik Cassel was guarding Wolf Castle, Ed would feel much more at ease. Unfortunately, after Ed went south, Roderick Cassel had to stay at Winterfell, unable to separate himself.

Besides, Ser Rodrik Cassel was gray-haired, and the North needed young men.

The ironborn are at sea, and there are few enemies on the water, for the waves and the Drowned God make the ironborn blood boil in battle.It was with this kind of fanaticism that the ironmen conquered the riverlands.

However, once they entered inland areas, such as the vast barren land or the dense wolf forest, the fighting ability of the ironborn was much worse.In addition, there are almost no decent cavalry in the Iron Islands. Their infantry has strong individual capabilities, but they lack the discipline to hide behind shields and counterattack in the face of cavalry attacks.

If the Iron Islands aggressively attacked the northern border, these wolf castles could at least delay the ironborn's attack and buy time for the northern troops of Cailin Bay, Winterfell, and Deepwood Castle to face the ironborn.

Perhaps, Ed can use his status as Home Secretary to direct the wrath of the Iron Throne to the Iron Islands.After the rebellion of the Iron Islands was suppressed, the Iron Throne ordered the iron people to be prohibited from plundering in the Seven Kingdoms, but in fact, the iron people pirates were just like the poachers in the forest, and they were repeatedly prohibited.

Not only the northern border, but also Sea Front City in the Riverlands, Fairy Isle in the Western Region, and the Shield Islands in the Reach, all hate the Ironborn. Even the powerful Lannister family hates the Ironborn. Duke Tywin and Cersei The queen will never forget that when the Iron Islands rebelled, the iron people achieved the greatest victory was the burning of Lannisport, which burned the Lannisport fleet at the anchorage.

Ed can take advantage of the iron people pirate problem and let the Royal Fleet solve the Iron Islands.Stannis has always pursued fairness and justice. Let Stannis and King Balon fight each other in Ironborn Bay and the Sea of ​​​​Sunset!In this way, the Iron Islands can't take care of themselves, and naturally they will no longer pose a threat to the northern border, and the prophecy will be prevented, at least Ed hopes so.

In the Red Castle, Tyrion hummed a tune and entered Eddard's mansion, where Olifa Frey was polishing his armor.

Tyrion's eyes, one black and one green, widened, "Isn't this Olifar? Why did you come to King's Landing instead of staying in the Twins?"

Tyrion's aunt, Gina, married Emmon Frey, the second son of Lord Walder Frey, and Emmon Frey actually joined the Lannister family. Therefore, the Lannister family and the Twin Rivers The Freys of the city were frequent visitors, and Tyrion knew Olyfar Frey.

Olifa Frey was tall and slender, with a sparse beard. He said: "I am the adopted son of Lord Eddard now. When Lord Eddard went to Riverrun, he passed by the Twin Rivers and took me and Alma. Foyle became an adopted son."

Tyrion is immediately alarmed, which means that Foyle and Stark may have made an alliance.Could it be that the Frey family at the crossing of the river is going to give up the roaring lion, and instead hang out with the direwolf?
For a long time, because Duke Tywin's younger sister, Gina, married Lord Walder's second son, Emmon, Duke Tywin has always regarded the Frey family as allies in the riverland.

Ed Stark's trip to the south this time was originally regarded by many southern nobles as ambitious. Today, Ed Stark, the wolf king, is a popular man in the eyes of King Robert, and he is regarded as a conquest by people from all over the Seven Kingdoms. Heroes beyond the Great Wall.Lord Walder has always been a master at seeing the wind and the wind.Tyrion would not be surprised if Lord Walder fell to the Stark family at this time.

In the far yard, Alma Frey was playing with Arya. Alma was the same age as Arya, but taller than Tyrion.

Tyrion pretended to be relaxed and said: "Olifa, your father, Lord Walder, is he engaged to Stark?"

Oliver shook his head, "No, but in the Twins, many girls are looking forward to marrying Robb, Bran or Rickon, and boys of the right age are also looking forward to marrying Miss Sansa or Miss Arya."

Tyrion said with a smile: "Your brother, Brother Lu Chen, is now in the Great Sept of Baelor, and he has become an archbishop. If you have time, when you go to the Great Sept of Baelor to pray, remember to visit your brother Lu Chen."

Olifa shrugged, "In the Twin Rivers, except for one brother who was born to my mother, the other brothers are relatively distant. My mother is the fourth wife of Marquess Ward, Bethany from the Rosby family, Lu Chen Brother's mother is Marquis Walder's second wife, Arini from the Swann family."

"Besides, brother Lu Chen joined the church, which is equivalent to abandoning his family name. I haven't met him a few times, and I don't know him well. Why should I go to meet him? In fact, I am a little envious of Lu Chen. After all, he got rid of the twin rivers. I hate some of the Frey brothers in the Twins, such as Lothor the Cripple the Steward, and Black Walder, these brothers are not very good."

Since the Marquis of Ward always married a young woman as soon as his last wife died, he also kept seeds everywhere, and gave birth to many illegitimate children, so his children ranged from 60 years old to babies of a few months.

Olifa polished the armor meticulously, and Tyrion said: "It seems that you enjoy being the adopted son of Lord Eddard!"

Olifa proudly said: "Of course, I am an adult, and I have no inheritance rights in Twin River City. No matter who inherits Twin River City in the future, I will be kicked out. I have to make a living by myself. Wolf Army, if I make military achievements in the future, I might even be able to become a lord!"

Tyrion said: "Or you can take the time to see your grandfather, Earl Gales Rosby, who has been suffering from coughing all these years. There is a vacancy in the heir of Rosby City. I heard that Gales The earl intends to pass it on to his illegitimate son, and if you are clever enough, you should seize the opportunity." As Rosby City is next to King's Landing, Earl Gales Rosby stays at Robert's court all year round.

At this time, Ed walked in through the courtyard gate. When he saw Tyrion, he quickly greeted him, "Tyrion, what are you doing here?"

Tyrion squeezed out a smile, "Lord Ed, I just strolled around and chatted with Olifa Frey by the way, we Lannister and Frey are relatives! This yard will be for you and your family from now on Live? That’s a good relationship, we can walk around more if we have the chance, and I live nearby.”

As Tyrion left on his bowed legs, Eddard called for Jory Cassel, Captain of the Guard.

"No one is allowed to enter our yard without authorization in the future, and we must strengthen our guard."

When Ed came to the bedroom, Caitlin had already changed into a maroon silk dress, exuding the scent of winter snow rose perfume.

"I'm going to visit Lysa and Robin Arryn. By the way, I'll ask her if she has had an affair with Littlefinger. Robin has always been weak and sick, and often has epileptic seizures. Is it the gods' curse on adultery?" Luo Bean was the nickname of Robert Arryn Jr.

Ed said speechlessly: "Are you crazy? Even if Lysa had an affair with a wild man, would she admit it? I'll go with you, and bring Bachelor Norman with me to give Robin Ayrin a diagnosis and treatment."

Caitlin was a little worried, "I remember Lysa mentioned in a letter to me before that Bachelor Kemen, who served Jon Arryn, prescribed many medicines to little Robin, but none of them worked. Epilepsy is difficult to cure. Can Maester Norman do it?"

Ed smiled: "Always try." Once Robin's epilepsy is under control, Lysa is under control. After all, mothers worry about their son's illness the most.

Ed, Caitlin, and Bachelor Norman arrived at the Prime Minister's Tower under the escort of Dawson and Syrio Forel.In a poisonous snake den like King's Landing, Ed always had guards following him around.

Ser Vardis Egan, Captain of the Hand of the Hand, chatting with Ser Mandon Moore of the Kingsguard.

Ser Vardis Egan, silver-haired and stocky, greeted Eddard and Catelyn as soon as he saw them.

"I've come to see Lady Lysa," Eddard told Ser Vardis Egan.

Sir Vardis Egan looked distressed, "Lord Ed, Lady Lysa's son, Robin, often suffers from epileptic seizures and is afraid of seeing strangers, so Lady Lysa ordered that all visitors be refused."

Caitlin said: "Lysa is my own sister. My father, Duke Hoster, told me to take good care of Lysa and Robin when we arrive in King's Landing. You must at least inform me."

Ser Vardis Egan waved to an Arryn family soldier wearing silver-blue armor and a sky-blue cloak, and the soldier ran in immediately. After a while, the soldier returned.

"Lady Lysa invites Lord Eddard, and Lady Catelyn to go in."

Ed, Caitlin walked into the Prime Minister's Tower with Bachelor Norman and guards.

In the small hall of the Prime Minister's Tower, Caitlin and Ed finally meet Lysa.

Lysa sat on a chair with Robin in her arms, beside Maester Komon, who was thin and thin, with thinning hair and a long neck, resembling a giraffe.

Caitlin still remembers that Lysa was a kind and shy girl when she was a child, but compared with Caitlin's beauty, Lysa's appearance was relatively mediocre, and she was not smart enough.

After marrying Jon Arryn, Lysa went through many miscarriages before giving birth to Robin, the heir of Eyrie City and Arryn Valley, for Jon Arryn, and then experienced several miscarriages.Eddard wondered whether these miscarriages were due to Jon Arryn's old age and weak seeds, or because Littlefinger was too weak to give Lysa a healthy child.

The good Robin in Lysa's arms was short, with pale skin, straw-like brown hair and a pair of big wet eyes. He was already six years old, but his height was about the size of a three-year-old child, and he was extremely weak.Good Robin peeked at Ed and Caitlin, and hid back in her mother's arms in fright as soon as her eyes made contact.

The multiple miscarriages had left Lysa severely fattened, with red hair hanging down to her waist, and she wore a sky blue velvet dress and pearl slippers.Her complexion was very bad. Lysa was two years younger than Caitlin, but standing together, Lysa seemed to be ten years older than Caitlin.

"Caitlin, it's good to meet you." Lysa hugged Caitlin excitedly.

Lysa nodded to Ed, and Ed said, "Where's Prime Minister Jon Arryn?"

Lysa grimaced, "The imperial prime minister has to deal with affairs every day, and he's going to inspect the gold-cloaked barracks right now."

Caitlin said, "Lysa, you really should go see your father. His health has been getting worse recently."

Lysa said sadly: "I really want to go back to Riverrun, but I still need to take care of Robin."

Ed said: "I heard that Robin has been in poor health and often has epileptic seizures."

Lysa said disdainfully: "Don't listen to those rumors, my good Robin is physically strong, he is the seed of Jon Arryn, as strong as an eagle."

As soon as he finished speaking, Robin's body began to twitch involuntarily. Catelyn was startled, but Lysa and Maester Komon were obviously used to it. Maester Komon pressed Robin's head. After a few minutes, the child stopped Trembling, fell asleep.

Bachelor Komon sighed, "Robin has two convulsions every three days, I used leeches to bleed the good Robin, and gave him sweet sleep flower and poppy flower milk, which can temporarily control the seizures, but over time, the toxins will accumulate .”

Ed pointed to Norman, and he said, "Bachelor Norman is good at treating children, let him show Robin!"

Lysa glanced at Maester Norman, and said angrily, "How can I let a stranger treat my good Robin? We have Maester Komon, and in King's Landing all these years, it has always been Maester Komon who has treated my good Robin." Bing cures the disease. I can't even trust the Bachelor of Pycelle, how can I trust your Bachelor?"

Caitlin sullenly said, "What's your attitude?"

Lysa is such a curmudgeon, it's no wonder she's being played by Littlefinger.Fortunately, Maester Komon on the side spoke, "Madame Lysa, I knew Maester Norman when I was in the academy city. He comes from the Shet family in Seagull Town in the valley, and is Lord Jon Arryn's vassal in the valley. There's nothing wrong with him seeing Robin."

Under the persuasion of Bachelor Komon, Lysa reluctantly agreed to see Robin with Bachelor Norman.

Ed's nephew Robin Arryn's epilepsy has always been very concerned. After all, Jon Arryn is very old. Heir to the Hive City.

When he was in Winterfell, Ed ordered Maester Norman "Pulsatilla" to specially find a few epileptic children and treat them with cinnabar stone, mother-of-pearl, iron gall powder, musk and other drugs, and achieved good results.

Bachelor Norman gave Robin Ayrin a diagnosis and treatment, and handed him a pill, which contained cinnabar stone, iron pill powder and other ingredients.

"One a day, take it with water, and it should be effective in a few days."

Lysa took the pill, sniffed it suspiciously, and said grimly, "Master Norman, you'd better be lucky to be able to cure my good Robin, if something happens to my good Robin after taking your medicine , I will never let you go."

Caitlin said helplessly: "Lysa, because of your son's illness, I think you have become crazy. This child should spend more time in the sun. If he stays indoors all day, he will only become sick."

Lysa didn't agree at all at first, but under the persuasion of Ed and Bachelor Komon, Lysa reluctantly agreed, and everyone brought little Robin to the courtyard of the Prime Minister's Tower.

At this time, Mi Chu, the giant eagle prince, rode a giant eagle, across the gray-blue sky, and flew around the Prime Minister's Tower.

The guards of the Prime Minister's Tower, the washerwoman, and the maid stopped to watch, and people who had never seen a giant eagle screamed.

Lysa subconsciously protected Good Robin beside her, and Good Robin widened her wet eyes, "Mommy! Look, it's Winged Knight!"

Winged Knight is a famous hero in the valley, living in the age of heroes.It is said that the winged knight rides a huge falcon. The mermaid on the seashore and the giant in the valley are friends of the winged knight. The winged knight commands the giant eagle army.Legend has it that the winged knight beheaded the Griffin King at the famous mountain "Giant's Spear" in the valley, thus ruling the valley.

The wooden winged knight toys made by the wooden toy workshop in Winterfell are very popular in the Vale.

The coat of arms of the Arryn family is the Crescent Falcon. Robin Arryn was very obsessed with the story of the winged knight. When he saw the giant eagle prince flying around the Prime Minister's Tower on a giant eagle, he immediately danced with excitement.

Good Robin pointed to the giant eagle in the sky, and said to Lysa: "Mommy, can I fly with him?"

Lysa said, "I'm afraid it won't work."

Ed said: "My dear Robin, we have many giant eagles in Winterfell. If you go to Winterfell, you can fly on them every day."

Good Robin danced excitedly, "Okay! Mommy, I'm going to Winterfell!"

Lysa stroked Good Robin's head, "Good Robin, it's too cold in Winterfell, we won't go to Winterfell."

When Robin heard this, he immediately became excited, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably, "No! I want to be a Winged Knight! I'm going to Winterfell!"

Seeing that the good Robin was showing signs of having a fit, Lysa quickly gave in, "Mummy is wrong, don't get excited, good Robin, if you want to go to Winterfell, let's go to Winterfell!"

Littlefinger Petyr Baelish watched all this sullenly from the shadows.

If Ed proposed to Jon Arryn to adopt Robin as his adopted son, presumably Jon Arryn would not refuse.Once Good Robin arrives in Winterfell, Ed's adopted son group has another heir.

On the wall of Maegor's Tower, Cersei, Jaime, and Tyrion looked at the giant eagle knight flying around in the sky.Cersei wore a sea-blue silk dress, outlining her plump curves with a swaying skirt.

James rubbed his eyes, "So there is really a giant eagle knight in Ed's savage army? Is this the legendary wolf spirit?"

Tyrion leaned on the railing, "Strictly speaking, he is a skinchanger. According to legend, Lord Eddard is a wolf spirit. The direwolf he rides is taller than a war horse. I follow King Robert, Jon When Ayrin went to meet Lord Ed, he was shocked when he saw the giant eagle for the first time! This giant eagle wants to catch children as easily as a cat catches a mouse."

Cersei's green eyes flashed with anger.

"Robert allowed the wildling to fly over the Red Keep on a giant eagle. Wildlings are savage savages. What if they try to kill?"

Jaime stroked the longsword. "The Kingsguard will come in handy then! But I think Robert would love a giant eagle flying over the Red Keep. He's a man of ostentation!"

Tyrion said: "In Ed's team, in addition to the Giant Eagle Prince, there is also a bear king Byers, riding a black bear. I guess that black bear may not even be able to beat the Devil's Mountain. There is also an Eagle King McKay." Well, fortunately, his pets are not so cruel, they are falcons, owls and falcons. I feel that half of the winter wolf army is wolf spirits and skinchangers. Maybe they will turn into hungry wolves on the night of the full moon, A feast of blood is about to begin in King's Landing!"

Cersei's face turned pale with fright, "This Ed brought more than 700 soldiers into the Red Keep, the number of them is much more than our Lannister's red robe guards, Ed also has bears, direwolves and giant eagles in his hands Well, it seems that Ed is really planning to rebel! That fool Robert didn't foresee this danger."

James put his hands on Cersei's fragrant shoulders and gently kneaded them, "Sister, you are too nervous. No matter how many Winter Wolves are there, how can they outnumber the City Guards? Ed, who values ​​honor, has no political ambitions." of."

Tyrion said: "Ed may not have political ambitions, but Ed the wolf king has. I met Olifa Frey and Alma Frey of the Frey family in Ed's courtyard. These two Buddhas Redu was adopted by Eddard, which at least proves that there is a tendency for Stark to form an alliance with the Freys of the River Ferry."

Cersei clenched her fists, "Hasn't Lord Walder always stood by Lannister? His second son, Emmon Frey, married Aunt Gina. The Frey family should support Lannister!"

Tyrion said helplessly: "Cersei, it is wrong to take other people's support for granted at any time. Belittling allies will only make them drift away from us. In a few days, father will arrive, I believe, he You must be able to see Ed's threat."

In the next few days, Minister of the Interior Ed took office. The first thing he did was to empty the dungeon under the Red Castle, release some poachers and thieves, and incorporate them into the Winter Wolf Army.

There was Kos the poacher, Kurtz, a pot-bellied oarsman named Voss, and a boy named Rommy the Green Hand, a dyer's apprentice with a green right arm who was locked up for theft. dungeon.

In addition, Ed also recruited some orphans on the streets of King's Landing to join the Winter Wolf Army, including a boy named Hot Pie, who could make bread and Hot Pie, and Ed left him to do odd jobs in the Wolf King's mansion .

The Wolf King Ceremony to celebrate Ed's conquest beyond the Great Wall included tournaments, palace feasts, troupe performances and other activities, attracting knights, free riders, hired knights, wandering warriors, prostitutes and businessmen from all over the Seven Kingdoms to King's Landing.

Whether it's the Rose Avenue towards the River Bend, the Golden Avenue towards the west or the King's Avenue, there are surging crowds everywhere.

Lord Jason Mallister of Seagarden in the Riverlands, Lord Yon Royce "Bronze" of Runestone City in the Valley, Lord Beric Dondarrion of Blackport in the Borderlands, Greg "Magic Mountain" in the West Clegane and other famous knights arrived in King's Landing one after another.

The Royce family of Runestone City is one of the oldest and most powerful nobles in the valley. After Jon Royce came to King's Landing, he immediately came to Ed's Wolf King's Garden in Red Castle to visit Ed.

Earl Jon Royce has gray hair, wrinkles on his forehead, gray eyes, and the famous set of ancestral bronze armor of the Royce family, all of which are magical ancient runes. It is said that people who wear this set of bronze armor can be invulnerable, but in fact, many Royce people died in battle wearing this so-called magic bronze armor.

Although "Bronze" Jon Royce is old, he is still brave and good at fighting. He is a star figure in martial arts tournaments everywhere. His four sons are all knights.

It is the fourth son of Jon Royce, Sir Waymar Royce, who followed Jon Royce to visit Eddard today.

Ser Waymar Royce was thin and handsome.Sir Jon Royce said: "This kid originally planned to join the Night's Watch two years ago, but when he was hunting in the valley, he was attacked by barbarians from the Mountain Clan, and was killed by a Shagar from the Stone Crow Tribe. The savages were taken prisoner, and Jon Royce milked the savages for two years in the valley, and was only recently freed by the knights of the valley."

Ed smiled and said, "There are strange ghosts beyond the Wall, Sir Waymar, are you sure you want to join the Night's Watch?"

Sir Waymar Royce said: "Lord Ed, I heard that the Winter Wolf Army is also recruiting soldiers, and I am willing to serve Lord Ed."

Jon Royce said: "Master Ed, I heard that you have harvested many rock species, and the savages are your adopted sons. If my son can also become your adopted son, I will be relieved."

Ed smiled, "Okay, I'll take Sir Waymar Royce as my adopted son."

In the dark secret room, Littlefinger caressed Lysa, "Ed has been visiting you often recently! Have you cheated on me behind my back?"

Lysa coquettishly said: "How is it possible? Littlefinger, I only love you alone. Ed is very concerned about Robin's condition. Robin took the pills given by Bachelor Norman, and his condition gradually stabilized. Ed also invited me and Good Robin, go live in Winterfell!"

Littlefinger said: "Don't go, Ed is thinking about Blame Robin's inheritance, and he will kill Blame Robin when he arrives in Winterfell. I heard that Ed took the youngest son of Jon Royce as a After adopting his adopted son, Ed clearly wanted to infiltrate the valley. Find an opportunity and return to the valley immediately."

Lysa said, "Littlefinger, I'll do whatever you want."

Littlefinger smirked and said, "Ed thought he could snatch Good Robin away with a little trick, but no matter how much he cares about you, he can't comfort you in bed, right? Come on, let's give Good Robin a younger brother." !"

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