Chapter 93 Homecoming
【Apoptosis of Platon Shanks】

Golden dragon's breath appeared on the banks of the River Runner.

"The life force has become extremely weak and has to stop!"

【The King's Restoration】

"The golden color on the eggshell has become more intense. It seems that this method is really effective."

Dragon Egg: ...

【Apoptosis of Platon Shanks】

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After repeating this process of breathing and treatment many times, Robb felt that his mental energy had been drained almost dry.

Maybe it's because there are too many prayers released in a short period of time, and now the recovery speed of mental power has become slower.

Moreover, Robb also discovered that in the last few cycles, the golden luster on the dragon egg became less and less attached, and in the end it barely changed.

"It seems we shouldn't rush it. After all, using the environment to change the dragon's attributes cannot be accomplished overnight."

Robb put the dragon eggs away and prepared to end today's egg hatching plan.

I don't know if it was an illusion, but Robb seemed to be able to feel the dragon egg in his hand exuding a will to cry without tears.

Robb smiled: "What's wrong with this? I have died countless times before to be here today. From now on, we will still have to do this kind of incubation every day."

Back in the study, Robb found a soft cushion and placed the dragon egg on it.

He didn't know what kind of dragon this dragon egg would eventually grow into under his careful care, but Robb still had great expectations for it.

-

Robb has been hatching dragon eggs in Riverrun these days while preparing for the marriage.

After Catelyn came back from Winterfell, her whole temperament changed a lot. It may be because Robb has been developing well recently, or it may be because she finally saw Ned's ashes and completely accepted reality.

Now that Catelyn is very skilled at carrying out her job as Foreign Minister, Robb's burden has been relieved a lot.

For her son's wedding, Caitlin made another special trip to High Court, but this time she was more confident than last time.

After returning, Catelyn finds Robb.

Caitlin sighed: "The food from Highgarden has been boarded, and your fleet and the Redwin fleet are responsible for transporting it. This winter in the north, there will finally be no need for corpses everywhere."

She looked at her son and felt a surge of pride in her heart.

Who would have thought that a child who was juggling with a wooden sword two years ago would have become a man with extraordinary bearing and a reputation that shocked the entire continent?
And he also did something that none of the previous kings in the north had done.

Lead every northern citizen to spend a prosperous winter.

Robb was not thinking about this. He put his head in his hands and leaned on the chair: "Fleet, I have two fleets now, and the navy's organization must be more standardized... But the army hasn't figured it out yet. It's really Headache……"

Caitlin continued: "The High Court learned that your position as Lord of the Admiralty is still vacant. Didn't Earl Redwin declare his allegiance to you? They hope to support Earl Redwin in becoming Lord of the Admiralty."

It's clear that Highgarden also wants a seat on Robb's council.

Robb thought for a while: "We have to consider the White Harbor side, but the Redwyne fleet and its team defected to me, and we can't let them feel cold."

Caitlin asked: "Should we let both of them serve as maritime ministers like your recruitment minister?"

Robb rejected the proposal: "The Great Jon has a good relationship with the Karstark family. Lord Redwine does not have such a good relationship with the Manderly family, but I have a better idea."

"I am going to promote a member of the Mandalay family to work under you."

Caitlin asked doubtfully: "You want the Mandalay family to be responsible for diplomacy? It's not the minister's position. I'm afraid they will feel that they are not taken seriously."

Robb explained: "The Mandalay family is in White Harbor, and to the west is the Essos continent. I want them to be responsible for diplomacy with the Essos continent. However, this diplomacy may require a little violence..."

In Robb's vision, once he unified Westeros, there would be no need to conquer Essos.

Because the distance between the two sides is too far, even if Robb conquers a large territory, the ministers sent there will soon establish their own business. This is the inevitable development of history.

Therefore, Robb is not going to rule the continent of Essos, but he will plunder the resources of the continent of Essos.

Support vassal countries, create xx territories, upgrade the industries of Westeros continent, use force as a guarantee, and plunder resources through dumping.

This will also help the development of backward areas.

At this time, the official responsible for diplomacy with Essos has a very important position.

Coupled with White Harbor's own geographical advantages and trade advantages, the Mandalay family will definitely be quite satisfied with Robb's arrangement.

After listening to Robb's simple explanation, Caitlin was still a little confused. The period of history she lived in made it impossible for her to understand the rules.But she can understand one thing: as long as Robb is stronger, he will be able to plunder more resources on the Essos continent to supply himself. As an intermediate link, the Mandalay family can also gain massive benefits in the process.

Robb finally made the decision: "Let Lord Redwyne be the Lord Admiral. He has experience in training large-scale naval forces. For the Manderly family, it is better to focus on trade."

Catelyn nodded. She would not interfere with her son's decision now. The king needed advice, not orders.

"Also, you said before that you would give your future wife an island. Have you thought about it?"

Robb smiled slightly: "Of course, Fairy Isle. This name just suits my wife, the queen of the kingdom."

Caitlin asked: "What about the Iron Islands? How do you plan to arrange these islands? Who do you want to seal them to?"

Robb shook his head: "I am not going to seal the Iron Islands to anyone. I want to bring the Iron Islands into the name of the kingdom."

Caitlin did not understand what her son meant: "Do you want to entrust it to yourself? That's okay. With your current prestige, no one will have any objection..."

"It is not given to me, but to this kingdom. The Iron Islands will become a trade transit point between the North and the Reach, and the hub of this route. The income from all its output will not be given to me or any vassal. , these profits will belong to my kingdom."

Caitlin vaguely grasped a clue: "But is there any difference between this and giving it to you?"

"Of course there is a difference," Robb explained. "All its profits belong to the kingdom, so it truly belongs to the kingdom. I can send people to manage it. I can set up one or two positions at will. It also depends on how long the governor will manage it." my mood."

Caitlin was silent for a moment: "So, in the final analysis, you still give the Iron Islands to yourself, because it belongs to no one but this kingdom."

Seeing that Catelyn had reached a deeper level, Robb admitted: "That's right. At that time, the specifications and structure of the entire Iron Islands will also change. The managers of each island will no longer be appointed by the governor, but will be appointed by an order signed by the king. "

"The vassals of vassals are still your vassals. You want to bring all of Westeros under your control."

Caitlin looked at her son and realized for the first time that there was huge ambition hidden in this body.

Robb did not deny: "Aegon I unified Westeros, but he was only a king in name only, and his control over other vassals was too weak. I want to change this ridiculous situation. The title of king is also a bit old, It’s time to change the name to call the master of this continent.”

Robb's current idea is very clear. After unifying Westeros, he will become the first emperor of the entire continent.

Then with the help of the resources of the Essos continent to support itself, the entire Essos continent will regard Robb's empire as a holy land, and all cities will be honored by Robb's canonization!

Just like the Celestial Empire and Rome in his previous life, Robb wants to be the one who pushes the wheel of history forward!
Now that his position is very stable, the next thing to do is to get rid of Tywin, the old lion.

At the same time, the Mandalay family can also be sent to negotiate with the Essos continent.

Step by step, you will get closer and closer to your goal.

Caitlin worried: "It will be difficult if you do this. They will not give up the golden dragon in their hands. Those who oppose you will turn you into a mad king."

Robb smiled confidently: "Only those who fail will become the Mad King. If I succeed, they will call me Stark the Great I."

Caitlin was speechless. She saw her son's ambition. As a mother, she was both worried and proud.

After a long while, Caitlin said happily: "Go for it, I won't oppose you, this is your career, your life. I hope you can remember that no matter what, your family will support you."

-

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After the conversation between the two ended, there was a knock on the study door, and the voice of the wolf guard came from outside: "Your Majesty, we found your sister, and there is a very ugly man."

Catelyn and Robb looked at each other, and they quickly realized who the Wolf Guard was talking about: Arya Stark.

Caitlin opened the door suddenly: "Where is it? Take me there quickly!"

The Wolf Guard made no move and looked at Robb.

Robb waved his hand: "Go ahead."

Perhaps because of their blood connection, Robb also felt a hint of joy.

Robb and Catelyn came to the hall of Riverrun. There were two figures, one big and one small. The big one was sitting on the table, devouring food.

The younger one had short hair and looked like a tomboy. He was looking around restlessly.

When the little figure saw Caitlin being brought by the wolf guards, her face was instantly filled with tears, and the pain of the journey was instantly released.

Arya jumped off the bench and ran into her mother's arms.

The two hugged each other and cried. They were too sad to say a word, so they choked and cried.

Seeing this scene, Robb stepped forward and touched Arya's head: "It would be nice to come back."

As soon as the huge figure on the side saw Robb, he immediately stopped what he was doing and stood up warily, with a wary look on his face.

Robb glanced at him, recognized his identity from his height and the scars on his face, and said casually: "Hound?"

(End of this chapter)

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