King of The Wall

2021-01-06

Chapter 176 The rain is coming
Eddard Stark lifts the head wearily from the desk.

He's tired and needs sleep, but Seven Kingdoms needs more management. The king who was supposed to be sitting on the Iron Throne was lying sick... no, lying on the bed to recover, but dumped all the mess he made by himself to the Prime Minister. Then again, even if Robert was intact, Ed didn't expect him to give oneself the slightest bit of mission.

The tiredness is accompanied by a bloated stomach.

The original seamless plan was messed up by the king's stalking. Not only did the original goal to be achieved fall short, but even the king of Seven Kingdoms, oneself, almost got involved. Ed really wanted to take off the Prime Minister badge, fiercely smashed Robert in the face and let him oneself run the Seven Kingdoms his way.

After sketching the scene of "removing the silver collar pin from his chest and smashing it on Robert's face", the exhaustion faded a little, and Ed leaned back in the chair, looking towards the front. The two important officials who came to visit: "Say, what's the news?"

Varys glanced at Pycelle and motioned for him to speak first.

Grand Maester had no choice but to open the mouth tremblingly and said: "Lord Ed, the Reach and Riverlands noble flying crows along the Goldroad, three days ago, there were a total of thousands of them. The Westerlands army broke into their territory in several groups, and drove out the interception and search party that threatened them at your command... Easter along the Goldroad, and back to the Westerlands the day before yesterday. We have reason to suspect that the Queen and Ser Jaime have now been Back to Casterly Rock under the protection of their father's army."

"There was no battle?" Eddard asked displeasedly: "The princes along the way of the Riverlands Reach, watching Tywin's army like this. Rampage in their own territory, in their in front of one's eyes, to pick up the queen and her younger brother who committed adultery and assault on the king?!"

"Peace your anger, Lord Stark." Varys glanced Pycelle, whispering softly with a creamy taste: "'Castamere's rainy season', the reverberation still lingers in the ears of the Seven Kingdoms nobles, before Iron Throne officially declared war on Duke Tywin, there are not many people who dare to openly oppose the lion. . But I think... instead of blaming the nobles of Riverlands Reach for not using force with Lord Tywin, it is better to ask-why did Casterly Rock move so quickly and take the initiative to send troops to respond to the fleeing Queen Cersei and Ser Jaime?"

"Someone must have tipped off, Lord Ed..." Pycelle affirmed in his tone: "The distance from King's Landing to Casterly Rock City is several hundred li. In terms of time, Lord Tywin learned about the news on the second day when there was trouble in Red Keep. The response force was dispatched. The speed at which this information was transmitted can only be achieved by Asuka. It must be the Lord of the Riverlands Reach. After receiving the command from the Prime Minister, it immediately passed it to Casterly Rock City... Unfortunately, we sent it out. Dozens of copies of the same order, no way to figure out which one."

"Grand Maester Pycelle makes sense." Varys put his hands together on his knees, said with a smile : "But there is another possibility that I didn't mention - is it possible that the person who reported the message was not the one who forwarded it to Lord Tywin after receiving the instructions from Lord Ed, but we What about the people in King's Landing? "

"It's impossible... The keys to the King's Landing Ravenhouse are all in my hands, and all the Ravens that were sent out were also released by me. The letter was also handwritten by the Prime Minister's squire and me. Can testify! ”

“The letter sent is no problem, but it does not mean that the place where it is sent is no problem. "

"Are you saying I tipped House Lannister?" Pycelle's beard trembled with rage. "Varys, you are slandering a high-ranking Imperial Court minister. As Grand Maester, I would never commit such treasonous behavior!" You can go check out the Crow Shelter! Not a single one! "

"Lord Pycelle, don't worry." I don't think there is a crow in Raven's shed. I said the letter was sent from King's Landing, and I didn't say the letter was sent from Red Keep. Varys smiled, and continued in a sweet tone: "Maybe some folks raised some birds privately, and then they reported to Tywin, right?" "

"Possible. "Pycelle stared at Varys for a while, and couldn't figure out if eunuch knew anything, but he couldn't prove it anyway - Raven was trained to travel to and from a fixed location, which was only to Stoney Sept and which was only to fly. Casterly Rock City, unfamiliar people can't tell if they don't let them go out to reach their destination: "Who would that be, raising Raven privately without the approval of Citadel and Iron Throne is a felony! "

"Mr. Pycelle is really joking. Anyone who dares to report to House Lannister still cares if it is a felony?" "

"Alright. Eddard stared coldly at the two royal ministers in front of him who had hidden meaning and talking mystifying, coldly snorted, interrupting their conversation. Oneself there is no evidence that Varys and Pycelle are House Lannister's people, but both of these guys serve Two dynasties old people, who can make sure that they go to which house and whose person? "I'm mentally prepared for the bad news of Pycelle, so why does Lord Varys need to report it? "

"The clearing and control of the House Lannister forces in the city and the investigation of the former garrison commander Janos Slynt have all been concluded, and the results are in this document... In addition, I would like to remind your lord, if the queen Adultery with his younger brother has become a fact, so what should happen to Prince and the princess whose father's identity is a mystery, you have to think about it carefully. The adults are kind-hearted and will not accept bloodshed... But these three Baratheon children, if they fall into the hands of someone with a heart, will bring endless foul wind and bloody rain to the Seven Kingdoms. "

The question that Varys asked, Ed had already thought about it, James and Cersei didn't take their three children with them when they ran, is that to conclude that oneself won't hurt them? He can't judge, but Can't help but wonder, is oneself really too easy to see through?

Blood is absolutely unacceptable, but keep it, Stannis Baratheon, who is now the first in line to the throne, and How do you think about these three threats?

After thinking about it, the only way left now is to get these three children to North and put them under the control of oneself - both to ensure that Their safety can also prevent them from being used by people with intentions. The only thing wrong with this plan is that the three most likely adopted sons of incest are likely to be regarded by North people as a stain on their reputation.

A stain on the reputation? Ed thought of oneself's "illegitimate child" Jon Snow, disdainful smile: As long as you are open and honest, what are you afraid of stains!
"I have my own plans for the three children, I don't need you bother. Ed had made up his mind and didn't want to discuss the matter: "Pycelle master, sent a letter to Duke Tywin, ordering him to immediately send James and Cersei to King's Landing for trial and punishment, and to come personally to explain the crimes of oneself's sons and daughters. , in less than ten days, it is self-inflicted rebellion, and Iron Throne will use the power of the whole country to deal with it. "

Pycelle opened her mouth, but didn't say what she wanted to say: "Yes... my lord." "

"You get out of the way!" "Outside the door, the girl's crisp cry came. The guard tried to stop Arya from breaking into the office, but obviously failed. She pushed the door and rushed in, regardless of the presence of the other two imperial officials, and shouted anxiously: " Father, when did you release my master! I've said it many times, Tyrion is not a bad guy, and my master definitely didn't help House Lannister rebel! "

Ed ignored his daughter: "Lord Varys, is there anything else to report?" "

Varys smiled and glanced at Arya, who was full of anger, and shook his head: "There are many things to report, but most of them are entrusted to you by Lord Renly, you just need to read my submissions once. file, everything is clear. Without disturbing adults and Miss Arya, I will say goodbye. ”

Varys was the first to stand up and go out. Pycelle hurriedly confirmed to Ed the details of the wording of the ultimatum, and hurriedly said goodbye to leave. Soon only Ed and his daughter were left in the house.

"It's alright, close the door. Eddie said to the guard who stopped Arya's failure, put his daughter in his arms, patted her shoulder and asked, "I want you to greet Your Majesty once a day, can you go today?" "

"Margaery is taking care of the king, what am I going to do." Arya twisted. "Is she about to be queen?" "

"Maybe, it depends on what King Robert thinks." "That's what he says, but Ed knows in his heart that with Cersei and Jaime escaping King's Landing and Iron Throne likely to fight Westeros' richest family in debt, Reach's support is Essential... Now, I'm afraid no one can stop Margaery Tyrell from becoming queen.

This Tyrell girl should have left for Highgarden a few days ago, but after Cersei escaped , quite decisively canceled the schedule, and now soaks in front of Robert's bed every day, directing the maids to work, cleaning up Robert's wounds, and serving him to drink and eat... It's almost as if oneself is the hostess of Maegor's Holdfast in advance.

"You're changing the subject again, you adults like it! "Arya suddenly remembered the purpose of oneself running, and forcibly pulled the topic back: "When did you let my master go!" "

"Didn't I tell you, he is suspected of tipping off for Tyrion Lannister, and now he is a prisoner, how can he be released without trial?" "

"He must have been wronged!" cried Arya, stomping her feet.

"Sansa also said that her Joffrey Prince must be King Robert's child, the rightful heir of the Seven Kingdoms." "Ed shook his head: "This kind of thing, you said it doesn't count. "

"Then try him first!" "Arya doesn't care," or I'll come and bother you every day, and call Sansa along. "

"You child, how can you not understand at all!" "Ed frowned and stared at his daughter for a while, seeing her firm attitude, and counting the days, the Night's Watch has indeed been closed long enough, at the juncture where the Night's Watch needs a lot of support when beyond the wall Others reappears. , after all, it's not good to really treat their chief logistics officer: "Okay, as you wish, try him first. Hyle! Go to jail with my token and bring that Night's Watch. "

"Yes, my lord." ”

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(end of this chapter)