Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 172 Winning over
Hassan asked in confusion, "You don't want the Stepstones fleet to avenge Lord Stannis, do you? I personally respect Lord Stannis and feel sorry for his death, but his last name is Baratheon. You should know that Her Majesty is a princess of the Targaryen family, and Stannis is the brother of the usurper."

Davos shook his head and said, "No, not really. Although I have thought about revenge for Lord Stannis, the royal fleet has now fallen apart and no longer exists. With my ability, I am afraid revenge is hopeless. I came to you hoping to meet Lady Celys and Lady Shireen."

Hassan nodded slightly after hearing this and poured another glass of wine for Davos. He and Davos both came from the bottom of society and achieved success by chance when they met the right master. Their situations were somewhat similar, and Davos's character and loyalty were what Hassan admired the most. The same experience and mutual recognition also made them good friends.

After Stannis' death, the nobles who were originally loyal to him and willing to avenge him only persisted for a period of time. After encountering some setbacks, they returned to their fiefdoms and did not even think of taking back his heir Shireen. Only Davos stayed in King's Landing and tried to take revenge. Although he failed, he always had Stannis's heir in mind.

Hassan looked at Davos, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Davos, my old friend, you may not know that Queen Daenerys is kind and benevolent. She did not harm Lord Stannis's family. Think about what happened after the usurper seized King's Landing. Even Lady Shireen, even though her last name is Baratheon and she cannot leave Dragonstone for the time being, is still well taken care of in the castle. But if a vassal goes to her for help, I don't think it will be a good thing for that little girl."

Davos waved his hand and said, "Commander Hassan, thank you for your kind reminder. You misunderstood. I just wanted to see Miss Shireen. I didn't intend to pledge allegiance according to tradition. She is still a child and should not be involved in this turmoil."

Hassan considered it for a moment and said, "If that's the case, I think there's no problem. With the kindness of His Majesty and the Queen, I don't think they will stop you from meeting. You and I will return to Dragonstone together in a few days, and I will talk to His Majesty about this."

"Then I'll trouble you, Commander Hassan. I'm deeply grateful for your help!" Davos' voice trembled a little, showing his excitement. This was the first good news he had heard after many days of running around.

Hassan smiled and waved his hand and said, "It's okay, we are friends, I should help with these small things."

Then Hassan pointed to Davos' son and said, "You haven't introduced me to this great guy yet."

Upon hearing this, Davos said hurriedly, "This is my son Mathos. He has just become the captain. I have several sons who served in the royal fleet before. They have all become first mates. I can still control three warships now thanks to them."

Masos also immediately stood up and saluted, saying, "Good day, Commander Hassan. Although this is the first time we meet, my father often mentioned you to me. The Stepstone Islands Fleet under your command crisscrossed the Narrow Sea, and even the Free Trade Cities were singing your name."

Hassan laughed so hard that his face turned red. It was obvious that he was very pleased with what Mathos said. He stood up, patted Mathos on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Your father exaggerated a little. My current achievements are all due to His Majesty Gavin. Those governors are afraid of the ancient Valyrian dragon king. You became a captain at such a young age. When I was your age, I was still a sailor. Work hard, young man. You will definitely become a better captain or even a fleet commander in the future."

Mathos bowed again and said with a smile, "Thank you for your recognition. I will definitely not let you down." Hassan looked at Davos and said, "Davos, your son is very good. Old friend, now that Lord Stannis has passed away, I wonder what your next plan is? Will you return to Cape Wind's Wrath to look after your castle and land, or do you have other ideas?"

Davos couldn't help feeling confused when he heard this. Ever since he was knighted by Stannis Baratheon, he obtained a castle and some land in Cape Wrath, but he seldom lived in the territory. The castle was more like a small stone building than a castle, and his subjects and land only had a small village.

Davos lives on Dragonstone most of the time. As the saying goes, "Birds of a feather flock together." The reason why Davos can follow Stannis loyally is not only because he was canonized by him, but more because he was influenced by Stannis's fair character. Strictly speaking, the two are the same person. Davos is even more kind and tolerant than Stannis.

As a man who once struggled to survive in Flea Bottom, Davos, who came from the lower class, has always longed for the upper class to treat civilians more fairly. However, those in power only care about their own enjoyment, ignore the civilians at the bottom, and even continue to exploit them.

It was not until Davos met Stannis that he saw hope in him. Now that Stannis is dead, Davos's ideals are forced to end. With no hope of revenge, the only person he worries about is Princess Shireen, the girl Davos treats as his own daughter.

Seeing Davos in silence, Hassan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Davos, we have worked together before. I know your ability and character very well. If you are willing, I would like to recommend you to His Majesty Gavin. Now, in addition to ordering me to patrol the narrow sea, His Majesty is also responsible for taxation and management at sea. You know me, I am not a qualified manager. I am better at controlling the fleet for His Majesty to avoid chaos. If possible, I would like you to help me, and it will be more convenient for you to take care of Lord Stannis's offspring in the future."

Davos was slightly startled when he heard this. He knew Gavin very well. The royal fleet had been preparing for a long time and was planning to go to war with Gavin.

Although the other party is the noble Valyrian Dragon King, he never looks down on the lower class people, and even the slaves love him. The policies he formulated have made the Stepstone Islands leap into a force that overwhelms the two continents. If you can follow such a wise leader and achieve some success, it will be far better than guarding that castle and small village.

After thinking for a moment, he looked up at Hassan and said seriously, "I also know about His Majesty Gavin's deeds. I am honored to be able to follow him."

Hassan laughed and said, "It's settled then. When we return to Dragonstone, I will personally recommend you to His Majesty. His Majesty always values ​​talents, and you will definitely be put to important positions." He called the guards at the door and ordered, "Go and call the other captains and tell the kitchen to prepare a banquet. I want to welcome my old friend."

The guard took the order and left, and Hassan talked with Davos about their experiences since they separated.

(End of this chapter)