iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 92
The shores of Evenfall Hall.

[Twilight Hall is located on the west coast of Tas Island in the Stormlands, near Shipwreck Bay, and is the residence of the Tas family. 】

Layers upon layers of sea waves push forward and back to form huge waves. The moment each huge wave leaps to its highest height, a cluster of snow-white waves blooms in the air.

Selwyn Tas stood in the distance, looking at Brienne practicing sword skills, showing a gentle smile.

The 52-year-old Selwyn Tars is the patriarch of the Tars family, the Earl of Evening Hall and the Earl of the Isle of Tars. He is known as the Evening Star.

[Evening Star is the title of the lord of the Tas family on the island of Tas. It is rumored that this title can be traced back to the Dawn Era]

Selwyn Tarth's wife had died before Brienne could remember, his eldest son Galledon had drowned when he was eight years old, and his two youngest daughters had died in their infancy.

Therefore, Brienne Tars became the sole heir of Selwyn Tars.

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Brienne spotted her father strolling towards her, put away her sword, and wiped the sweat from her face.

Selwyn praised kindly: "My daughter, your sword skills amaze me more and more."

Brienne moved her lips, her eyes dodged a little: "Father, I don't want to get married."

Selwyn shook his head and said, "Brennie, believe me, I have given up on finding a marriage partner for you, and I firmly believe that the gods have already made arrangements."

Selwyn added worriedly: "Although I love music more than long swords, I have seen many famous swordsmen, and you are definitely not weaker than them. Sir Goodwin trained you very well. Well, maybe the Tath family will give birth to a female knight who resounds throughout Westeros. I am very grateful to him, and my heart is very sad for his passing."

Brienne paused, and said, "Father, this is very difficult. No one likes a woman in armor, even if I defeat him."

Selwyn looked at his tall daughter softly, and said, "Creating music is also difficult, but people still keep going. It is precisely because they know that creating greatness is not easy, so they will be more motivated."

Selwyn spread his hands and said, "Don't care about your father. Men in the Stormlands are stinky farts. I don't care what others say. I only care about my children."

Brienne turned her face away.

Selwyn didn't seem to notice Brienne's strangeness, and continued: "Brennie, I've almost checked."

Brienne, with reddish eyes, couldn't help turning her head back: "Is it so fast?"

"Quick, of course, my daughter. I'm honored that you never asked me to help you when you grew up."

Although Brienne's expression was still stiff, Selwyn still noticed Brienne's smile, which made him very happy.

"The Kleiber family is on the Crab Claw Peninsula. They belong to the old nobles of the Crab Claw Peninsula. The Kleiber family who is good at fighting has produced three Kingsguards. The Crab Claw Peninsula has as many wildling tribes as stars, and there may be West The only place in Los that has never had peace."

Brienne looked at her father, who seemed to be reciting a poem, and asked, "What do you think of it?"

Selwyn squeezed his chin, thought for a while, and said, "A paradise for the warlike, a hell for the peaceful?"

Brienne hesitated for a moment, and said, "The blond stranger told me...their lord will invite me to watch the knight canonization ceremony."

Selwyn asked puzzledly, "Baron Kleber? How did he know about you... Anyway, it's better than being unknown!"

Brienne stared at her embarrassed father for a while, and said, "It's a canonized female knight..."

Selwyn froze for a moment, and smiled: "Brennie, my daughter, I support you to go, be bold, I will prepare the best armor for you, your father still has enough ransom money .”

Although Brienne has her father's support, she is still undecided.

Brienne, who could only be ridiculed by everyone in the storm and secretly fell in love with Duke Renly, now suddenly has one more... It is a very good way for her.

I don't know why, Brienne was very upset for the first time.

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The Prime Minister's Tower, the Prime Minister's bedroom.

Petyr Baelish sensed the gaze from Jon Arryn, his gray-green pupils moved, and the eyes of the two touched.

Petyr nodded his jaw calmly.

Petyr maintained a faint smile, and while Robert Baratheon stopped laughing, he suddenly said: "Your Majesty, it's a pity, Baron Green has managed the Queen's District very well, I thought I could increase the amount this year. Less taxation. Now that Baron Green has been entrusted with a heavy responsibility by you, I can only pray that the next administrator of Queens District can maintain the stability of Queens District."

Hearing Petyr's words, Green's brown eyes trembled slightly.

Green's thoughts turned, and Petyr suddenly mentioned the queen district, but it was just a conversation, and it must have other purposes.

King Robert said loudly: "Petyr, it should be said that you have seen the White Walker twist their waists and dance, maybe I will believe this more, damn it, it seems that my royal vassals are not all talking nonsense, This is the most unbelievable thing!"

After King Robert's words fell, Petyr looked at Green, his eyes were shining and gentle.

Green's voice was a little louder than usual: "Your Majesty, the Queen's District is dirty and messy. I can only manage it as a military camp. The effect is very significant in a short period of time, but the people are not soldiers after all, and they are not for a long time. count."

King Robert laughed, and suddenly his tone became heavy: "Green, I agree with this. Commanding an army and governing a kingdom are two different things. I have a deep feeling...Damn it, I'm thirsty!"

Without waiting for King Robert's next word, Lancel handed King Robert the full wine glass very quickly.

King Robert took a big gulp from his glass, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Petyr, my Prime Minister needs to recuperate, and I will leave this matter to you."

Petyr curled his lips, nodded and said, "I obey, Your Majesty."

King Robert's big eyes looked at Duke Jon: "Okay, I'm here to say goodbye to you today! Damn it, I've wasted so much time! Jon, I hope the next time I see you, you're here Jumping in front of me!"

Duke Jon couldn't help but coughed a few times, and said: "Although this incident has made me lose face, Baron Green still has a lot of credit, and I need you to show it."

Although King Robert was very impatient, he went to the edge of the bed cursing and sat down.

"Your Majesty Robert, there are some things that cannot be avoided by you. Although Baron Green is Queen Cersei's affairs officer, he is also your direct vassal. You are the king, and you need justice in rewards and punishments."

Hearing this, the perceptive Green had already understood Prime Minister Jon's intentions, and couldn't help cursing in his heart.

King Robert raised his right hand slightly, a shadow flashed, and Lancel appeared immediately, with a full wine glass already in his hand.

"Jon, I heard about that, don't you want me to comfort you!"

King Robert took a sip from his glass, wiped the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, and said, "That's a problem left by Targaryen. We can't tear it down! The Red Keep has no secrets, so I Hate being here, I always feel like I'm naked for admiration, well, so are you!"

Saying this, King Robert laughed.

Are these things I can listen to?
Green glanced at Petyr who was listening with gusto, it's okay, this is Westeros!

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"Well, Robert, it's no small feat to find out, and..."

King Robert drank the rest of the wine in the glass in one gulp, threw the empty glass to Lancel, and said, "Jon, don't be slow, let me finish in one breath! Or, you can just tell me what to do." How to do it!"

Jon's cloudy eyes looked at Robert's impatient and fat face, and a smile appeared on his face: "Ahem, I will try to be brief, the Crab Claw Peninsula is full of savages, after the war ended, Kreb The family did not have the strength to protect the original clan land, so we designated a relatively safe area for them to move.

This year, Baron Green, who had just inherited the family, repelled the savages and regained the clan land.He is your direct vassal, and maybe it won't be long before he can pay taxes for you there. "

Green, who stood aside with downcast eyes, moved his ears, tax?

After the usurper war, the arrears imposed by the Red Fort have not yet...Green thought of 15 golden dragons, let's hear what he has to say first!

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King Robert seemed to recall it for a while, and said: "Damn it, I remembered, the battles are over, but there has never been a stop there, so I know I am busy fighting back and forth!"

King Robert turned to Petyr and said suddenly: "Minister of the Exchequer, tell me, does the Crab Claw Peninsula belong to Wangling? Why don't I remember seeing a bronze star of the vassal over there?"

Petyr shrugged his shoulders: "Your Majesty, that place is full of savages in the mountains. The savages never care who is the king. They only know how to win to fill their stomachs. You can imagine the hardships of the nobles of the Crab Claw Peninsula in recent years. I always You can't let your vassals starve to death, it hinders your wisdom."

King Robert nodded, and said: "So speaking, they are not bad, at least they didn't ask me to petition endlessly...Damn it, my request to the royal vassals is really kind, I think that as long as I don't mess with it It's just ridiculous!"

Petyr smiled and said: "Your Majesty, under your rule, everything is improving."

After a pause, Petyr curled his lips and continued to speak: "As Duke Jon mentioned, you will receive a brand new coin from the vassals of the Crab Claw Peninsula in a short time. "

King Robert laughed, looked at Duke Jon, and said, "Jon, I'll just say this guy is hypocritical! As long as I can save me trouble, I'm the most generous king."

Duke Jon nodded with a smile: "Your Majesty, you are born with the justice of a king."

King Robert restrained his smile and said, "I understand, what do you think should be rewarded, my Prime Minister?"

Duke Jon said: "The new family land plus the old family land, and some credits in King's Landing, your young vassal, he is worthy of the title of earl."

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Although Green didn't show it on the face, his thoughts were turning.

Divorce... Green can already imagine Boss Cersei's reaction after hearing the news, Cersei will definitely think that I have betrayed her!

Green glanced at Petyr, and Green met Petyr's gaze.

Petyr's shoulders shrugged slightly: Don't look at me, we are all pawns of big shots.

Green raised his eyebrows slightly: Let's talk in detail tonight!

In the dark, Green and Petyr made eye contact in an instant.

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Under King Robert's wide-eyed gaze, Duke Jon nodded slightly.

"Petyr, go get a pen and paper, find a table, I tell you to write!"

Petyr nodded, and sat down at a table beside him. The attendants in the room prepared paper and pen for him: "Your Majesty, it's ready."

King Robert looked at Green and said loudly, "Green, come here and stand in front of me."

Green breathed a sigh of relief, with suppressed excitement on his face, he straightened his back and walked in front of Robert, with a bang, he knelt down on one knee.

"I, Robert I of House Baratheon, and the Andals and others . The Baron is the Earl of Whisper Castle!"

Green said loudly: "Your Majesty, Whispering Castle is always at your service."

King Robert hummed, and said: "The Earl Green... well, it does sound a little more imposing than the baron, damn it, I'm too generous, I wasted most of my time because of your business! Let me hear it as soon as possible Good news, and it won't do you any harm to stay away from my queen!"

With that, King Robert waved his fat hand, motioning everyone in the room to back off.

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Outside the Prime Minister's bedroom.

Green and Petyr looked at each other and shrugged almost simultaneously.

Petyr raised the corners of his lips and his eyes flickered: "Congratulations, Earl Green."

Green nodded in gratitude: "Master Petyr, thank you for your straightforward words, I invite you tonight."

Petyr's smile was very elegant: "It seems that tonight will be a night of no return, it's an honor."

Green nodded again, bid farewell to Petyr, turned and walked away.

Petyr looked at Green's back and raised the corners of his lips.

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Walking out of the Prime Minister's Tower, Green paused and looked up at the sky.

The cloudless sky is like a blue canvas.

Because of what happened in the prime minister's study last time, Duke Jon already knew that Green's perception was keen.

The strong smell of medicine was to mask the smell of wine on King Robert.

The squire who was silently busy in the room was also King Robert who was hiding in the shadows.

Because of the special environment and traditions of the Crab Claw Peninsula, coupled with the War of the Reavers, the connection with the Red Fort was almost severed.

However, the Crab Claw Peninsula belongs to King's Hill, and all the nobles in the Crab Claw Peninsula are King Robert's vassals.

If, in order to shirk the task, Green showed a little sympathy for the Targaryen family in the conversation, Green believed that the furious King Robert would directly expel him from King's Landing.

The identity of King Lancel's attendant, the shadow hinted by Varys, Petyr...Green must admit that the loyalty hinted by Petyr made Green grasp the point at once.

Combined with the fact that the Prime Minister's bedroom looks normal, but reveals a strange situation, Green sees through Duke Jon's calculations.

As for what method Duke Jon used to keep the impatient King Robert quietly hiding behind... Prime Minister Jon is very familiar with King Robert, he must have his own means, but now Green just wants to guess maliciously process.

The first stage ended with Green becoming the executor of the Dragon Elimination Plan and receiving 15 golden dragon funds.

In the second stage, Duke Jon used an upright strategy.

In front of King Robert, Duke Jon patiently listed Green's achievements in detail, and made Green the earl reasonably and legally.

Can Green refuse on the spot?Why refuse?On what excuse did you refuse?

This is Westeros, Green is legally a direct vassal of King Robert, and Robert is not a very easy-talking king.

These are just superficial traps, and the real purpose of Duke Jon is to drive a wedge between Queen Cersei and Green.

It should be said that Duke Jon understands Queen Cersei's character very well, and it is also a strategy tailored according to Queen Cersei's characteristics.

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Green took another step.

Green's good mood and bad mood are mixed together, which makes Green's heart complicated.

15 golden dragons is not the end of Green, and Green still needs to continue to strengthen his strength through the left and right bars of Queen Cersei.

The beloved Duke of Highgarden is still waiting to meet Greene again, and this matter cannot be separated from the promotion of Queen Cersei.

Because Cersei's boss is the backing, it actually makes Green a lot less worried when doing things.

When Green was in the Reach, he set up the ring, and was even ready to fight out when the situation got out of control... One of the important reasons why Green was full of confidence was that Queen Cersei was behind him.

Green is on a mission for the queen, as long as Duke Tywin doesn't intervene, when things get serious, Cersei, who is tough-headed, will only be tough to the end regardless of whether you are in the river bend or the river straight.

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Green thought for a while, although Cersei's boss was a bit willful, but her generous rewards were enough for Green, who was working as a worker.

Green nodded secretly. Generally speaking, Cersei is a good boss.

However, Green is sure that Cersei's boss will be very angry.

When Cersei determined something, it was impossible for anyone to listen to her words, including James.

Green looks up to the sky again... Does Hue have to be sacrificed to restore the trust of Cersei's boss?

(End of this chapter)