iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 59 The Prime Minister's Tower Bedroom

Just after thinking about the grain problem in Kleiber's old land, Herschel started to have a headache about another matter in the territory.

As the reputation of the Thorn Brigade grew, the Spearwives of Kreb grew tougher and tougher.

Steward Herschel, who also serves as the governor of Mermaid Harbor, received reports from the sheriff that several spearwives had forcibly carried away men in Mermaid Harbor.

With the operation of Mermaid Port, there are more and more outsiders every day, and the "injured" men are often these outsiders.

Facing the tough Kleber Spearwife, ordinary men would really be helpless.

The only thing that can comfort Herschel is that the men who were "injured" by the spearwife are too embarrassed to publicize their experiences everywhere, and they will take the initiative to keep their mouths shut, so that the reputation of Mermaid Harbor will not be affected for a while.

According to the lord's vision, most of the trade in Kleber's territory will be concentrated in Mermaid Port in the future.

Therefore, there should be no delay, and it must be dealt with in a timely manner. Mermaid Harbor will be affected sooner or later.

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Herschel was no stranger to this kind of behavior of carrying people.

Because of the ethos of carrying people, it has always existed in Kleiber's territory.

According to the knowledge passed down from generation to generation by Herschel's family, in order to "adapt" to the aristocratic circle and improve the "image" of the territory, the previous generations of the Kleiber Patriarchs have been deliberately managing this atmosphere of carrying people.

However, Kleiber's territory at that time, which is now called the old land by Kleiber at this time, had a vast territory and scattered people. In addition, Kleiber's ancestors were not good at governing, so it had always been on the surface, and this kind of atmosphere still prevailed in private.

It wasn't until after the War of the Snatchers that Green's mother, Mrs. Kleiber, led the tribe to move to the current new land, and after the following leaders gathered together and made an explicit prohibition, it was considered a complete improvement.

Under Mrs. Kleber's ten years of governance, this kind of atmosphere has almost disappeared.

Now, with the continuous absorption of savages to become Kleber citizens, this trend is showing signs of resurgence.

What makes Herschel feel embarrassed is that Mrs. Kleber only promulgated a territorial ordinance prohibiting "robbing civilian women", but did not prohibit "robbing civilian men"!

Thinking of Mrs. Kleiber, Herschel felt that it was time to regulate Kleiber's spear wives!

The matter of the spear wives "robbing the civilian men" can only be restrained by the lord himself.

Before getting Green's order, Butler Herschel could only urge the sheriff to step up patrolling.Butler Herschel picked up the quill again and added this matter under the content of the letter to Green.

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The long royal hunting team was slowly heading south along the road.

Green, who had just reported today's general itinerary to Queen Cersei, who was a little more glamorous than usual, was riding side by side with Lancel.

Although not as good as James, the handsome Lancel is also very popular with ladies and daughters.

Green, who was discriminated against by their region, was a little envious and jealous of Lancel.

Lancel kept smiling: "Green, I feel that they are all secretly looking at me and talking to me on purpose. This feeling is very strange and wonderful!"

Green glanced at Lancel's small face, and he felt that the ladies should all like him.

Wonderful?Green thought maliciously, should he arrange it in private, send the innocent Lancel into the mouths of the ladies, and leave an indelible and wonderful memory in his life.

Hum hum!
Lancel lowered his voice and said again: "Don't worry, Green, I will remember your warning, and I will keep a good distance."

Green with a straight back nodded slightly: "I believe you can handle it well."

Lancel was very happy to hear the affirmation in Green's words, and nodded heavily.

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Lancel raised his eyebrows, and asked Green: "Green, how are you? I remember you don't have a fiancée yet, right? Yesterday, I saw you patrolling the team. Did you meet anyone who tempted you?"

Green moved the reins slightly, adjusted the direction of the horse, and said, "They are not suitable for me, I don't want to waste time."

Lancel's handsome face changed into a puzzled expression: "Isn't it appropriate?"

Green turned his head to look at Lancel: "I just regained the old land of the family, and my territory will not be stable in a short time."

Lancel nodded slightly, and Green continued: "The nobles of the royal family live as comfortably as sheep, and the daughters of sheep cannot adapt to the mountains and forests full of wild beasts."

Lancel agrees very much, their Lannister family is a pride of lions, and the royal nobles are just a flock of sheep in front of Lannister.

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Alas, Green was right, his father would never have allowed him to seek a mate among the sheep.

Lancel felt that Green's marriage was not as easy as it appeared on his face.

The innocent Lancel secretly feels sorry for Green, my sister is too young, otherwise they must be suitable, and my father should be very satisfied with Green.

Lancel was referring to her younger sister, Jenna Lannister, who was born this year.

Lancel, who was riding on a horse, had a variety of expressions on his face, which was very rich.

Green was a little speechless. He felt that the Lannisters of Lancel's generation had their own characteristics.

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Red Fort, Prime Minister's Tower Bedroom.

The cheeks of Duke Jon Arryn who was leaning on the head of the bed became thinner and looked older.

Standing beside the bed, Lord Petyr Baelish, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, was reporting the kingdom's affairs to Duke Jon Arryn.

"Petyr, has His Majesty Robert returned yet?"

Earl Petyr shook his head slightly: "My lord, His Majesty the King is already on his way back."

Duke Jon sighed feebly, and after a moment of silence, he opened his mouth and said, "I won't ask about taxation...I don't need to say more, I believe you will handle it well, Petyr, you are a trustworthy person."

A decent smile appeared on Earl Petyr's face, and he nodded his thanks.

"Petyr, you are someone I trust. Due to my physical condition, I have to think about my future affairs in advance. Who do you think is suitable to take over as the Prime Minister after me?"

Earl Petyr's eyes trembled slightly: "Your Excellency, Maester Pacelle assured me that you will recover soon."

Earl Petyr's words still unconsciously comforted Duke Jon.

Duke Jon nodded slightly: "Life is like the weather, it's unpredictable. Be prepared for everything and never be in a hurry. This is my duty."

Earl Petyr was not in a hurry to answer Duke Jon's inquiry, but instead asked: "My lord, do you already have a candidate?"

After thinking for a while, Duke Jon said: "Well, there is one, but it is difficult. I know him well. I don't think he will be willing to take over as the Prime Minister. He doesn't like the atmosphere here, but he is the most suitable for His Majesty Robert."

Is he the best for Lord Robert?With a thought in his heart, Petyr had already guessed the identity of "he" Duke Jon said.

Will Ben Lang go south?

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