King of The Wall

2021-01-06

Chapter 32 VIPs (Part 1)

“Tyrion.” Lord Commander nods to dwarf from behind the table , as the former owner of Bear Island and a prince on the North side, his seniority and status are naturally enough to call each other by name: "Is it a good time to stay in the Wall?"

"Thank you Lord Commander for your concern , except for the numb ass and the shiver coldly at night." Tyrion sat down across the table with a smile on his face: "But I have to admit, being robbed by a group of wildlings on the road from Wolfswood to the new land grant is really good. The unprecedented fresh experience is exciting enough."

"It's Night's Watch's responsibility to keep wildling out of the city wall, please accept our apologies."

"Good Hey, forgive you." Tyrion shrugged nonchalantly and adjusted his posture to make his butt more comfortable: "It's been the past few days, and I know a little bit about the current status of Night's Watch, but I can't really blame you... ...but to be fair, no matter how short of manpower you are, it is your responsibility to stop the wildlings. This time I am attacked by Benjen and they are protecting them, but in case the wildlings flee to the hinterland of North and attack Umber, Karstark and even House Stark's family members People and even members, that's a big problem...you say no."

"Yeah, the wildling crossed the Wall from the gap between the three forts, and rowed across our two from the Bay of Seals. Night's Watch tried to stop them all, but they were powerless." Mormont's brows were furrowed, "I've asked Maester Aemon to issue a warning to the North lords. , and Duke Stark seems to have agreed to put together a force for me to temporarily drive, but unfortunately I don't know when it will be assembled into my hands."

"Duke Stark is a good lord... It's a pity that Divine Immortal came There is no way to stop the decline of Night's Watch. It hurts my heart to see the legendary shield that guards the human kingdom reduced to such a field." Tyrion made a regretful expression, "So I decided to Night's Watch Legion makes a grant. "

"Huh? "

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Rao is as mature and stable as Mormont, and he couldn't help but stay for a while - the number of residents in the land grants and new land grants under the Wall's garrison is less than 10,000 , it is completely impossible to support the Night's Watch Legion with nearly 1,000 people, so, whether you admit it or not, "funding" has actually gradually become the main source of food for the Black Shirts.

Request from others Support, he is already very skilled as the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch - in fact, he is thinking of finding an opportunity to cry to the queen's younger brother to cry and sell the poor. , in a moment of excitement, even the title changed immediately: "That...it's really good, my lord, Night's Watch will appreciate your generosity and taking care of the overall situation! "

"Well, don't worry, there's one more condition - I'm going to appoint someone to follow me to King's Landing to receive my 'funding'. "

"Who? "

"Igor, the ranger from beyond the Sunset Sea that you sent to Winterfell not long ago." "

"A very reasonable request," Mormont calmed down instantly, stared at Tyrion for a while, and said tentatively, "But the Rangers are short of manpower now, so he has to return quickly." "

"I'm not done yet." "I can see oneself's true intentions at a glance. It is not a loss that Bear Island has been in charge for many years. Tyrion secretly said in one's heart, and quickly added: "He not only wants to receive my funding, but also stays in King's Landing and continues to serve Night's. Watch to collect follow-up food and grass supplies. "

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Mormont was silent for a moment before slowly opening his mouth: "Tyrion, the identity of Night's Watch is for life, and no one can join and then quit." "

"I know and respect this tradition or rule." "Tyrion took over." He will be based at King's Landing as the Night's Watch Material Recruiter and provide continuous support for Wall. King's Landing As the largest city and capital of Westeros, where countless dignitaries live, it is very simple to get some funding. "

Mormont shook his head: "Tyrion, I don't understand why you're helping him like that, but allow me to bluntly say that Night's Watch Legion lacks everything, but most of all people." . Logistical supplies are certainly stretched, but if the Wall is just guarding the wall, it will be enough to survive for a few months. No matter what, the North princes are also impossible to watch the Night's Watch starve to death.

"The manpower...but it is really in a state of serious shortage." The Lord Commander of the Night's Watch poured bitter water to the queen's younger brother: "We have less than a thousand manpower left. , 600 are here, 200 are in Shadow Tower, Eastwatch has fewer troops. Among these people, less than one third can really fight. Wall is three hundred miles long, please think about it, if The enemy is attacking, and I can only send three people to guard each mile."

"Three and one third," Tyrion yawned, "not yet, presumably there is no shortage of this one. , and King's Landing has a population of 500,000. Just pulling a few from the slum area inside and outside the city can fill the few towers of Castle Black that are still intact. Besides, Yoren's Night's Watch 'Wandering Crow' Isn't he not in the Wall all the year round, why can't Igor?"

"This is different, the Wandering Crows are veterans who have been in the Night's Watch Legion for a long time, and they are no longer as brave as they used to be. It can only be used in this way...they are rooted here, and they have nowhere to go, not to mention that we also calculated the travel expenses when providing food and lodging to ensure that they can't be outside after completing their mission. Continue to sway for too long."

Commander Mormont changed his words, "But Igor is different, a young man like him, strong and agile, can live well wherever he throws it. , once let go, I'm afraid they will not be able to get them back." He muttered, "even more how, Night's Watch is not inferior to the slum boy at all, these days are all sent here... No Stable boys are thieves or rapists. Of course, this kind of guy can fill up the number when there is a shortage of people. The problem is that there are too many such things, and there is not enough backbone to train, manage and suppress them. There are only about thirty people who can read, and even fewer who can think, plan, or lead, Lord Tyrion, I even wanted to ask you to stay at Castle Black to help, but you asked us for someone."

"You look up to me too much. If you don't dislike me, I'll be happy to bring you all the dwarfs of Westeros."

The old man really didn't want to and didn't feel in the mood to make jokes with the other party, and shook his head: "Please I'm sorry I can't accept your conditions. The sponsorship is not mandatory, and please don't mention taking people away. "

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Damn, the old man should be confused and slow, why is this person so fine? Feeling disappointed, my friend thought for a while, and could only take out a killing move: "Lord Commander, let's do this, I guarantee the reputation of House Lannister, Igor will never run away, if I let you lose a power that can be of great use. Your soldier...I promise to pay you more than a dozen...not a thief or a rapist, and can train, manage and beat those scumbags for you, what do you think? ”

Mormont sighed helplessly, he refused to do so, his attitude was already very clear, but the other party not only refused to give up, but also involved the reputation of the family... It seems that the words are glorious, but born Aristocratic Family's Mormont naturally understands the subtext: I must take people away, please give face - this is almost... no, this is persecution.

The implication is very simple, if oneself does not agree , is to offend the other party.

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(end of this chapter)