King of The Wall

2021-01-06

Chapter 187 The Great Conspirator
Under the Red Keep, the secret buried in the belly of Aegon's High Hill In the passage, Varys, wearing a full set of camouflage, held the torch and walked side by side with his companions: "The plan can't keep up with the changes, no matter whether little Aegon is ready or not, the counterattack must start soon."

" Hurry up? How fast? The child hasn't grown up yet, so I can't lift him by the head and feet, can I?" Illyrio complained, "What's going on, you're so anxious?"

"Iron Islands took the lead in raiding the coast of the Westerlands, but they were repelled head-on and did not take any advantage. The old lion refused to hand over his children. Instead, he sent troops to destroy the food production and transportation of the Riverlands. He also set up a bank in Lanisport to implement Gold regulation and forced sale of war bonds - Gold beyond a certain amount left unbanked at home is considered treason, all property confiscated and hanged..."

"He's crazy!" Illyrio surprised He said: "This can really raise a lot of money quickly, but what's the difference with Ming Robbery? Treating oneself's subjects like this, even if they win, the lion will not want to rule the Westerlands again."

"Back then People said the same thing when Tywin killed the Reyne and Tarbeck clans, but didn't he end up becoming the most powerful Duke in the country? If he can't save his life, how can his rule be good or bad. Moreover, forced borrowing and robbing The difference is - if he wins, he may return in the future." Eunuch frowned and said: "So far, I can't see where his winning point is, but there is news from the bird that the lion intends to hire Shi Terrestrial and Essos mercenaries harassing the shores of the Westeros Eastern Sea to delay time...but what's the use of delaying? Unless Robert dies..."

"Hiring outsiders to harass the enemy's rear? Interesting tactic, Tywin's military talent name is not in vain." Illyrio nodded with interest, and then changed the topic: "How is the king's injury?"

"What's the use of a strategy no matter how interesting it is, it's just for six The kingdom scratched its itch, and then caused even more hatred." Varys said worriedly, avoiding a puddle on the ground: "The king's injury, there were signs of improvement, but it suddenly started to worsen a few days ago. Church's People say it's because the Red Keep only a 'ghoul', but I think it was Pycelle who did something in the medicine... The Prime Minister apparently had the same suspicion, so he ordered another Maester to take over the king's treatment. "

"Is that ghoul real?" "

"As far as I can see, it's true, Night's Watch everyday all put it out to show, people who watch it can block out a few streets, you can watch it by yourself... Why do you ask this? "Varys tilted his head and glanced at Illyrio: "Do you think a Westeros with ghouls and Others exists is not worth your plan to fight for half your life?" I assure you, since Wall can block those ghosts for thousands of years, it will be a while, if you are really worried, then donate some money to Wall and help them. "

"I'm going back to Pentos on the boat tonight, as for donations... Besides, those ghosts threaten Westeros, Braavos people are far more anxious than me." Magister shook his head, suppressed his curiosity to see the ghoul, and returned to the question he just talked about: "Pycelle, is that the Grand Maester you once told me is loyal to House Lannister? "

"Yes, if he succeeds, we have more time, and if Robert is alive... House Lannister is useless even if he plays the art of war, the winner will be determined in the end. or population and resources. "Varys pondered then said: "Maybe, I should help House Lannister..."

eunuch pushed the mechanism on the wall, and with a low rumbling sound, the way was slowly blocked by a stone slab. turned into a smooth, hard rock without cracks.

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Magister turned a blind eye to this scene and continued: "House Lannister is gone when it is gone. , any impact on our plans? "

"The impact is too great, the lion is my best pawn." This place is a little closer to the exit, and Varys lowered his voice: "If you want to keep the Seven Kingdoms in a state of chaos when Little Aegon lands, you must have a powerful enough force to pry the situation at the most critical moment. The Westerlands and Reach meet the conditions, and the North has few people... but considering House Stark's prestige and influence on the Riverlands and Vale, it can barely squeeze in. But in these three families, Eddard Stark, now the Prime Minister, is a cautious and calm man, and I can't control him; and the factions within Reach stand in great numbers, trying to manipulate like a marionette, and bringing the entire Westeros line is not enough; only There is a wealth of gold, a powerful military, and a high degree of centralization in the Westerlands... There is a ruler who is sensitive, proud and conceited. As long as one thread - that is, to interfere with Tywin's judgment alone, make him feel that the family's reputation and prestige have been violated, he can fully utilize the power of the entire Westerlands. Now, this most useful piece is in danger of being destroyed, and I can't even guarantee that I will find a suitable replacement before I die. "

"What were you doing earlier?" "Illyrio frowned. "How could the Kingslayer 'attack the king and run away' slapstick to happen?" "

"I'm not a god, so I can't judge what a fool would do!" Varys was unacceptable to his partner's accusation, and his tone was filled with dissatisfaction: "Ed is a suspicious person, you can't guess how much effort I have put into it, to let him 'self' formulate the next set against House. Lannister's plan! We only need to keep James and Cersei in his hands, Duke Tywin can only hold back no matter how angry he is. Once this conflict is buried, the more it ferments, the stronger it will become... When we need to use it, we just need to help the Lannister brothers and sisters escape back to the Westerlands , the war is imminent. Who wants to kill a garrison commander halfway through, forcibly stopped the Kingslayer who had already reached the city gate and was about to consciously board the ship and go to the place of house arrest! "

"It's when I came to hear that he was beheaded in the square of the Great Sept of Baelor, before dying shouting 'I have served the kingdom, shed blood for Iron Throne, I want see the king' that? "

"Yes, that's him." "

"Well, I believe it's not your fault, take back what you just said and apologize." "Illyrio accepted Varys' explanation. With the relationship between the two, they couldn't really quarrel after all: "The elimination of House Lannister makes it much more difficult for you to create chaos in the future, but at worst it takes more money and manpower to make things happen." Can't do it? "

"Chaos can still be created, but without a powerful and controllable variable...maintaining chaos will be much more difficult." "Varys took a deep breath: "The only thing that can be used to make an essay is the battle for the throne after Robert's death. "

Illyrio answered without the slightest hesitation: "Then let Robert die, do you really have any loyalty and affection for him?" "

"Robert can die, but after that?" North is natural allies with Riverlands and Vale. Littlefinger can still influence Vale through his Lady, but as this guy was forced away by a note, the rebellion of the Righteous was quelled... Now the relationship between the three families is almost changed. Impossible, and I don't even know who did that note in the first place; Reach and Stormlands are now close again... Without the strong set up Sect of Westerlands, Dorne is ours again , then no matter how much I toss, this war will inevitably evolve into a war between the North and South alliances, do you understand what I mean? "

"When the Civil War starts, when they suffer from both sides, can't we just take advantage of it?" "

"You always think of others as fools. We can play with those nobles because I am secretive and they are clear, but they are not stupid." Once the war starts, I have no means to control the outcome of the battle and the battle. The two alliances are already close in strength. The Northern Alliance can't attack the Reach Land, and the Southerners can't even break the Bloody Gate and The Neck. ... each other knows that there is no way to tell the winner, and there is no such a strong variable as the Westerlands that can break the game. The two sides will not spare no effort and work hard, after all... winter is coming. Although I can provoke a war, I can't control its direction. No matter how it is deduced, Westeros will eventually split into two parts, north and south. The only difference is whether Crownlands and Westerlands are actually controlled by the south or the north. When the time comes, do you want the little Aegon without dragons to learn from his nominal ancestors by virtue of mercenaries, defeat the Two Great Influences in the north and the south who are waiting for work, and re-unite the country? "

"This is too bad... But, don't we have dragons, or three." "

"It's Daenerys that has dragons, not us." "Varys corrects: "Only get her back quickly and marry little Aegon, can we barely call it our dragon... Little Aegon can't control dragons, you know that, as for whether their children can be or not, it's still unknown. . Damn, if I knew things were going to change so fast, Jorah shouldn't have let her run east with her in the first place. The last time I heard from her, she killed a bunch of slave-masters in Astapor, got Unsullied, and set foot on the road to Yunkai, and now I don't know where. "

"Are those three small dragons... important?" "

"The dragon is still young, and the important thing is Daenerys · Targaryen." You don't understand the mentality of the Westeros people, Daenerys is the descendant of Targaryen who is recognized and believed by the Seven Kingdoms and is indeed true. The little Aegon who was with her and got her recognition was Aegon Targaryen! Varys stepped up the stairs and turned around suddenly. "I asked you to find Petyr Baelish, did you catch it?" "

"The anti-tracking awareness is very strong, but we still find out the direction and are chasing." But this guy has a bad reputation in Westeros, and no matter how smart he is, he can't use such a person to serve Aegon. "

"Aegon can't use him, or the Iron Throne in the future will be a stain on his reputation, but the queen doesn't care." "Littlefinger is the second smartest person in the Seven Kingdoms," Varys said. "It's a huge help for a little girl who has no one to rely on... Once you find him, send him directly to Daenerys." , but remember to tell the girl about the scandal Petyr has done, and don't let our future queen get caught by such a bad person. "

"It won't be difficult, I'll let Belwas walk with him, and if Littlefinger dares to think of the queen and break his neck." "Illyrio said: "But the girl is far away in Slaver's Bay...I will send her assistant, and wait for the 'second smartest person in Seven Kingdoms' you say to help her settle all the difficulties along the way and return to Westeros, no matter what. Half a year and a year... I'm afraid the war will be over by then, how do you solve this? "

"Let Aegon bring the Golden Corps to land first, join forces with Dorne, stabilize the situation first, and then plan, before Daenerys returns, Westeros cannot be stopped. "

"It's going to take at least a month or two, can House Lannister survive that." "

"Obviously it won't last. As I'm talking to you now, North's cavalry might have already entered the Riverlands and driven out Tywin's arson team, and six soon to follow." When the country attacks the Westerlands, gold can't stop the army. I'll have to buy some time for the lions to keep Tywin at least until little Aegon lands. Robert has to die, and then I'm afraid I'll have to be a military spy for the Lions to try and keep them from losing too quickly. Varys said with a bit of annoyance: "Damn, I should have done it when Pycelle was still treating the king, so that I could get rid of the suspicion... Now, Robert is surrounded by Ed's people, no. It's done. "

"Old friend, you are the best magician in the world. How can you change the king, so please think of a way." Try to do as many tricks as you can, please. "

"I'll do whatever I have to do, but you have to act fast." Even the best juggler can't throw a hundred balls in the air forever. "Varys long sighed then said: "I need more money and fifty birds." "

"That much? "Illyrio said embarrassedly, "It's not easy to find the kind you want. You are young and literate, and you have to have no parents and no family... If you relax the age requirement a little bit, one hundred won't be a problem, and the older ones will also be fine." Not so easy to die..."

"No, the younger ones are safer. Adults glanced around cause suspicion, but who's staring at brats running around? "Varys shook his head resolutely: "As for death... Game of Thrones, how can there be no risk? If you're worried, be nice to the birds while you're training them. ”

“That’s the only way to do it. Do you have any advice on going ashore? "

"Mixed with the pirates hired by House Lannister, and quietly landed in the Stormlands, without mass gathering and dragon flags." The specifics are all under the command of Griffin, who is familiar with this place. Then secretly get on the line with Dorne... Try to win Storm's End. If you succeed, you will officially announce your return with Storm and Dorne. If you can't win, you can retreat to Dorne and wait for the queen to come with three dragons and Unsullied. Help out. Varys shook his head: "Specific, it's useless to discuss now, as soon as the war starts, anything can happen. You've got a bunch of staff and followers for little Aegon, and it's time to put them to use." ”

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(end of this chapter)