Game of Thrones: Holy Sword of Light

Chapter 53 My son Joffrey looks like a great emperor

King Robert was badly wounded and dying.

This incident was like a boulder, instantly stirring up huge waves in the Seven Kingdoms. Stannis and Renly, who had already left, rushed back one after another.

throne.

This is the most precious position in the Seven Kingdoms. Even though everyone scolds the Iron Throne, everyone wants to sit on it.

Stannis lingered in front of Robert's hospital bed for a long time, and Ser Renly was also very nervous, lying down in front of Robert several times.

For this trip to Bright Hope, the Academy City also sent dozens of bachelors.

They, together with Pastor Guangming, held many consultations, but they were still at a loss...

The wound stabbed by the ghoul and boar king could not heal, had been rotting, and had a faint layer of frost-like ice.

In the end, Jon used blood magic and sacrificed the life and blood of fifteen cows to temporarily suspend his injury from spreading.

For King Robert cannot die in the North.

So, everyone used a hot air balloon to transport him to Liming Port overnight, and immediately went south by boat.

Sometimes awake, sometimes unconscious, Robert groaned and wailed in pain every time he woke up.

"What to do, the king..."

In the end, several grand scholars looked at each other in blank dismay.

"Give Your Majesty a glass of poppy milk."

Varys said.

Jon froze for a moment, you really are a villain!

However, I like it.

A glass of milk of the poppy will do better than Jon's blood magic.

Only then did everyone start to discuss what to do next.

On the boat back to King's Landing.

Stannis, Renly, Eddard Stark, Cersei and others were all seated together with Jon. Robert had officially named Jon the Hand of the King of the Seven Kingdoms when he was sober, and made Eddie Stark is with him, and he talks to Ed Stark about everything...

"We need a will from the king."

said Stannis, lifting his chin proudly. Although he was a knight, Stannis had longed for the throne, and not because Robert had forced his wife in the marriage bed on his wedding night.

"Yes, this matter is urgent!"

Renly said too.

He is very handsome and handsome, with the Knight of Flowers standing behind him, which means he has the support of the Tyrell family. Renly has always been polite to others. Nice.

According to the tradition of the Seven Kingdoms, it is feasible for brothers to end up with brothers, and for fathers to end up with sons.

The people sitting here can basically decide the position of the King of the Seven Kingdoms.

Jon felt a little absurd that he was actually involved in the struggle for the Kings of the Seven Kingdoms.

He glanced at Cersei, who gave him a blank stare, then looked away.

Jon pursed his lips.

When you need someone... just stare at me right now~! ?
Then the grove will make you look good!

He looked at his father Ed Stark. To be honest, Ed Stark's words were very important, because Ed Stark was Robert's most trusted person, but if Ed Stark chose, he would definitely choose Stan. Nice.

Because Stannis is bigger than Renly.

And Joffrey and other children are still underage.

Jon narrowed his eyes. He had to make his own plans. Now that the cold wave of ghouls was getting stronger and stronger, it was uncertain when the ghouls would explode.

The Seven Kingdoms can be chaotic, but not now.

So, his eyes flickered, and a gleam of golden light flashed in his eyes, giving Eddard Stark a little hypnosis...

Ed Stark moved his body, and he said in a deep voice: "We will discuss the will when the king is awake. We are about to arrive at King's Landing, and we need to prepare for the next thing."

He looked at Jon.

"The king's life..."

Jon shook his head slightly.

"Our Bright Priest Group, dozens of scholars in the academy are helpless, even the blood magic of the Green Prophet can't slow down the spread of carrion, if this continues, the king will..."

Jon curled his lips, the wight's bite wound was terrible.

This kind of thing is simply a zombie virus. If you bite it, it will slowly turn into carrion.

"The king is awake!"

At this time, Varys hurried over and said.

Everyone looked at each other and got up quickly.

In King Robert's room, there was a strong smell of rotten flesh. He struggled to open his eyes, his body was covered with cloth, and a lot of spices were placed beside him to cover up the rotten smell on his body. His eyes were clear at this moment, Jon didn't know it when he saw this scene, he had already returned to the light.

"Ed..."

Of all people, Robert only stared at Eddard Stark.

Eddard Stark hurried forward and shook King Robert's hand.

"Make a will..."

Robert struggled to stretch out his hand and pointed to one side. He took a big breath and looked at Cersei on one side with disgust on his face, followed by Jon and Stannis, Renly, with a very indifferent expression.

At this moment, his eyes widened suddenly, a whirring sound came from his throat, and the pupils of his eyes dilated rapidly.

"Isn't it, can't do it!?"

Jon was shocked. He had also learned basic medical knowledge, so he didn't know that Robert was going to die.

"Ma De, adoptive father, you can't just die like this, if you die like this, the Seven Kingdoms will be in chaos!"

Jon gritted his teeth, a golden light flashed in his eyes, and thoughts entered Robert's mind...

"Uh……"

The pain in the head was like a needle prick, and the pain from the body was doubled.

Still, Jon held back.

He lowered his eyes and took a step back.

Fortunately, everyone was staring at King Robert, and no one noticed.

Robert took a deep breath, and then looked at the people in front of the hospital bed, he said intermittently: "Stannis, Renly, listen to the order."

Both Stannis and Renly stepped forward and dropped to one knee.

"Appoint you as regents, ministers of the imperial council, to assist the new king, Stannis as ministers to participate in state affairs, and Renly as minister of foreign affairs..."

Pulling the two of them into the imperial meeting cut off their way to become kings.

Both Stannis and Renly were taken aback.

But seeing Robert, they dared not speak.

I can only bow my head and say yes.

"Ed..."

Robert looked at Eddard Stark again.

"The White Walkers in the North are coming fiercely and cannot leave you. You will return to the North and command the Army of Light. Jon will help you..."

"Never let the ghosts invade the territory of the Seven Kingdoms, otherwise, I will die with regret!"

Ed Stark quickly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely guard the northern border!"

Robert looked at Cersei now.

"Cersei... you, go and call Joffrey and the others in."

When Robert said this, he seemed a little uncomfortable, panting heavily, frowning tightly, closing his eyes and resting his mind.

After a while, Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella all walked in.

"Father!"

Joffrey fell to his knees as soon as he entered, weeping, and Tommen and Myrcella entered.

"Jon, Jon..."

Robert looked at Jon.

Jon just walked over.

"Your Majesty the King!"

Jon also got down on one knee.

Robert struggled to say: "Before Joffrey came of age, the royal council was presided over by Jon, Hand of the King, and Stannis, Renly, and Cersei participated in politics..."

"Wait for him, then ascend the throne and be crowned."

Everyone was a little surprised, but they also felt that this method was feasible.

Joffrey is still several years away from adulthood. At this time, Jon is in charge, Stannis and Renly, and Cersei participates in politics, which is tantamount to balancing and dividing power.

The Seven Kingdoms will not be in chaos in an instant.

"Joffrey, you are the elder brother of Tommen and Myrcella, but you are stubborn by nature. From now on, you must listen to brother Jon and go to school well. Father hopes that you will become, a brave, upright, noble knight... "

"Father!"

Myrcella couldn't bear it any longer, and threw herself into Robert's arms.

Tommen came forward too.

"You all have to listen to Brother Jon and go to school well..."

After finishing his speech with difficulty, Robert pointed to the will.

Everyone hurriedly brought the will, and Robert read it. After Ed wrote the will, Robert's life was about to come to an end. He looked at Cersei: "Cersei... you, you too, listen to Jon ..."

"Alright, train Joffrey..."

"My son Joffrey, yes, has the appearance of a great emperor..."

After speaking, Robert closed his eyes completely.

……

King Robert's arrangement before his death temporarily eased the conflict.

Both Stannis and Renly have gained some authority. From the perspective of both of them, Jon, the Hand of the King, is a fart. The real power lies with them and Cersei.

Just get the other side right.

They didn't care whether Robert died or not, they all wanted each other or Cersei to die quickly.

And Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella were also temporarily protected.

Especially Joffrey, he is still young now, he is still several years away from being enthroned, and he has no time to work. Robert even gave strict orders in his will that he must obey Jon's training and go to school well.

The funeral was grand, and most of the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms were present.

Even Dorne sent Oberyn Martell, Prince of Dorne, to the funeral.

Jon was dressed in white, with the Hand of the King pinned to his chest.

He scanned the crowd at the funeral with his eyes, and finally saw Yaou in the Iron Bank, so he bypassed the crowd and came to Yaou.

"Congratulations, Lord Jon."

The Iron Bank is the father of the Iron Throne's biggest benefactor. Their business in the Seven Kingdoms is very extensive, and they have done a lot of usury.

Jon also smiled lightly: "Lord Yaou, long time no see."

"Are you satisfied with Jia Kun's protection?"

Yaou glanced at Jaqen.

Iron Bank paid a large sum of money to the House of Black and White to buy Jia Kun's help.

It's not gratuitous...

Jon knew that he was implying to himself that Iron Bank's control over Guangming Island was far beyond his imagination, Jon just smiled and said, "Xiao Jia is very dedicated, are you here because of the interest owed by the Iron Throne?"

"Yes, you know, the Iron Throne owes the Iron Treasury as much as [-] gold dragons in interest a month, and the Iron Throne has not paid interest for half a year..."

Yaou's words made Jon frown.

He had given Robert a hundred thousand gold dragons to pay the interest, but he hadn't had time to pay.

It just so happened that the money was still in his hands.

If you are not at home, you do not know that diesel, rice, oil and salt are expensive.

The financial corruption of the Iron Throne far exceeded his imagination.

"Jiu Jian!"

Jon looked at his entourage, Jiu Jian of the Reed family.

"You immediately send someone to transport 20 golden dragons to Lord Asia and Europe. This is the interest I paid on behalf of the Iron Throne."

"Oh?"

Yaou was stunned.

"Why would you do this? In your capacity, it's completely unnecessary..."

"Okay, Master Yaou, I still have something to talk about later."

Jon waved his hand directly, he went back to the Red Castle alone, and found Cersei.

"I want to take Joffrey, Tommen, and Myrcella to Guangming Island, where they can go to school."

Jon's tone was firm.

"you are dreaming!"

Cersei yelled.

"dream?"

Jon leaned forward, squinting at Cersei: "What if I take the initiative to give up the position of the King's Hand? I only want to be the Chancellor of the Exchequer."

"Are you willing to surrender the Hand of the King?"

Cersei's eyes twinkled.

Of course she needs power.

In her opinion, if the Hand of the King is on her side, it is undoubtedly the best, and she wants someone from the Lannister family to be the Hand of the King.

"I think Tyrion is fine..."

"I couldn't have chosen that dwarf!"

Cersei roared.

"No, no, Tyrion, Stannis, and Renly have a good relationship. If you don't choose him, you can only choose your father Tywin..."

Jon gave Cersei a trick, but he had his own thoughts. Tywin's old fox was the Hand of the King, and Stannis and Renly would strongly oppose it.

"Besides, the Iron Bank is asking for debts again."

"As far as I know, there is not a single copper plate in the treasury!"

"I am willing to give out [-] gold dragons. Cersei and Joffrey are my dear relatives and friends, brothers and sisters. I will not harm them. I will let them go to school on Bright Island."

"Stop dreaming!"

"15 golden dragons are enough to make King's Landing stable for a year!"

"Hehe, our Lannister family is never short of money!"

"20 gold dragons, Cersei, you don't want the matter between you and James to be..."

"Get out, get out, get out!"

Cersei was furious.

But Jon didn't roll away. Instead, he stepped forward and grabbed Cersei's arm fiercely. Cersei was shocked: "It's daytime, what do you want to do!"

"It's just right during the day, but it's not convenient to do it at night!"

Jon grabbed her arm and dragged her inside.

……

After Cersei was dealt with, Jon called Stannis and Renly.

"My lords, I will resign as the Hand of the King and concentrate on being the Minister of Finance, earning taxes for the Seven Kingdoms, and preparing food for the Bright Army."

"Therefore, I will take Joffrey, Tommen, Myrcella and other princes and princesses back to Guangming Island, and I will leave my golden-eyed crow in King's Landing."

Jon's words startled Stannis and Renly.

Jon's Hand of the King was sealed by King Robert himself before his death, so he wants to resign?
But Jon has his own calculations in mind, you know that retreat is the only way to advance?
The mess of King's Landing, anyone who stays for a long time will be assy, ​​the best choice now is to go back to Guangming Island and wait for the Seven Kingdoms to mess up first.

Stannis glanced at him. "You are badly needed in the North, and I think it will work."

But Renly said, "How is this possible, the king left a will..."

"Lord Renly, the Iron Bank has come to collect debts again, and King's Landing has no money."

"I paid 20 gold dragons out of my own pocket and paid four months' interest, which will keep the Iron Bank from bothering me for at least a year."

"But compared to dealing with messy government affairs, making more money for the Seven Kingdoms and the Bright Army is the right thing to do."

"The dead will not stop, and the persecution of the living will keep up with each other..."

"If Lord Renly can also come up with 20 golden dragons, I have nothing to say."

Jon said, staring at Renly.

Renly's tone faltered. He himself still owed money to the Iron Bank.

"Okay, but, Joffrey, are they willing?"

"willing!"

"Before Joffrey came of age, my lords."

"The Seven Kingdoms are yours!"

Jon's words were like a seed, which was planted in the hearts of Stannis and Renly in an instant.

(End of this chapter)