Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 183 Tyrion's Plan
As Kairos left the hall, Gavin withdrew his gaze and asked about Reese's situation again.

From the stories told by Tyrion and Jorah, he had a general understanding of the current situation in Lys.

The current situation in Rees is generally stable. Those who are dissatisfied are mainly middle-class merchants and slave owners who once had the right to own slaves in Rees. Affected by Gavin's policy of gradually liberating slaves, they have suffered losses after being deprived of their slaves.

Some people even spoke out against Gavin in the pub, but after several months of high-pressure rule, the voices of opposition have gradually disappeared, at least no one dares to say it openly.

Previously, Jorah found out that some slave owners often colluded with each other in private, and even had connections with Volantis. It was obvious that they were unwilling to accept their current situation.

After a period of cleansing and the presence of the army, the city became relatively stable. On the contrary, the slave owners outside the city often emerged, and even assassinated officials. Those people hid deeper and were difficult to detect.

"Ever since Lord Hassan led the fleet away, the troops stationed in Lys have been insufficient. There are only 3,000 troops, most of whom are mercenaries who surrendered before and Lys garrison troops. They can hardly be fully trusted, and they cannot fully cover the towns and villages outside the city." Jorah explained to Gavin.

After hearing this, Gavin frowned slightly and his fingers tapped the table involuntarily, making a rhythmic sound.

Tyrion, who was standing by, saw this and interrupted at the right time: "Your Majesty, since the problem arises from the abolition of slavery, we can use slaves to deal with this dilemma."

Gavin looked calm and said slowly: "Then tell me how to use slaves to solve it."

Tyrion's face straightened, and he said solemnly: "Your Majesty, we can recruit strong slaves to form a city defense army to make up for the lack of military strength. The enemy that Lys is facing now is no longer well-equipped soldiers, but the slave owners in the countryside. Those slave soldiers can overthrow their manors with just hatred and blood."

Gavin shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice: "If I could, I would have done it long ago. Once the enslaved people hold the knife, they will become extremely uncontrollable. Hatred will blind their eyes, weapons will give them courage, and revenge will become the fuel that ignites their riots. They will purge all slave owners and merchants indiscriminately. What I want is a prosperous Rees, not a ruin that has experienced killings."

Tyrion nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty, the situation you are considering will indeed happen, so this plan must be balanced by a system.

Fortunately, you did not pardon all slaves, but only enacted a policy of gradual removal of slavery.

The Governor's Office can fully utilize this policy to restrain the slave army. Any slave who disobeys orders will lose the chance to regain his freedom. Those who have hope are most afraid of losing hope, and this will inevitably restrain most of the slave soldiers.

By then, we will use slave soldiers to carry out several purges on Reese, and the remaining slave owners will have no choice but to rely on the Governor's Office to protect themselves.

Once cracks appear within them, it will be difficult for them to unite again.

Even if some slave owners are dissatisfied, they cannot form a force and cannot shake your rule."

Gavin nodded slightly and said to Tyrion seriously, "Then try your method. Remember, I want a prosperous Lys, and prosperity is inseparable from those merchants and wealthy slave owners. You must control the scale and never let a large-scale riot occur."

"Jorah, you must cooperate with Tyrion and restore trade in Lys as soon as possible."

"I may not be able to reply to your messages in time in Essos. It won't be long before Hassan will lead the fleet back to the Stepstones. If there is any situation, please inform Hassan immediately. He will represent the Imperial Council."

Tyrion and Jorah looked at each other and bowed respectfully to receive the order.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The next morning, the port was shrouded in a layer of mist as thin as a cicada's wing, and the whole scene looked like an elegant and hazy ink painting.

The waves gently hit the pier, making a soothing and rhythmic sound, like a peaceful piece of music played by nature.

On the distant sea level, the sun was rising slowly like a shy fireball. The golden light was like a gorgeous brocade, gradually spreading to the earth and dispersing the fog bit by bit.

As the sunlight spread, the port gradually became clearer, and every outline became clearer, as if waking up from a dream.

A huge merchant ship flying the flag of the Qarth Chamber of Commerce was quietly anchored in the harbor, the flag fluttering gently in the breeze.

The two crossbows on the bow stood majestically, like two silent warriors, always ready to declare their inviolability to potential pirates.

The hull is huge and sturdy, and the wooden texture gleams with traces of time in the sun. Those lines seem to be stories carved by time, witnessing countless storms and journeys.

Gavin boarded the merchant ship with fifty fully armed Blood Dragon Guards.

On the deck, the mercenary captain and captain, Kairos, was already waiting there.

He bowed to Gavin respectfully and said, "Good day, Your Majesty, welcome to the Sunset Beauty."

After hearing this, Gavin nodded slightly but did not answer. There was a hint of majesty in his deep eyes. He slowly scanned the merchant ship and carefully observed the situation.

Kairos at the side immediately introduced the details of the merchant ship: "Your Majesty, in addition to the thirty mercenaries under my command, there are also twenty-five sailors including the chef on board. Don't worry, they don't know your identity. The golden dragon is well hidden in the cabin, and the only cargo on the surface is silk. Fresh water and other supplies are ready, and we can set sail at any time."

"Then let's set sail. When someone comes next time, call me sir." Gavin said calmly. Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable power.

Upon hearing this, Kairos said respectfully, "Yes, sir." Gavin nodded, then turned and walked into the luxurious cabin prepared for him.

The cabin was like a small palace, luxurious and comfortable.

With a loud horn sound, the Sunset Beauty slowly set sail. The huge sails were filled with the sea breeze, like a giant bird spreading its wings. The ship swayed slightly, gradually leaving the port and heading towards the vast sunset sea.

The waves hit the hull, creating white foam, which was like jumping elves, sparkling brightly in the sun.

The merchant ship left a long ripple on the sea and sailed steadily towards Slave Bay.

Gavin lay on the comfortable bed, feeling the slightly shaking hull of the ship. The rhythmic ups and downs gradually relaxed his body and mind.

(End of this chapter)