Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 201: Rainier's Microcosm Explodes

Parliament Hall.

When Aemon and Rhaenyra arrived hand in hand, all the king's ministers were already seated.

The meeting opened with the usual discussion of government affairs.

Viserys leaned back in his chair, twirling the emerald ring silently.

When you encounter something bothering you, distract yourself appropriately.

A habit developed over time.

Aemon took his seat, at the end on the left side of the council table.

Prime Minister Leonor was in the front and Rhaenyra was in the middle.

At the two ends of the conference table were uncle Viserys and young Taelan.

"Your Highness the Prince."

Seeing Imon looking at him, Tailan smiled ingratiatingly.

It seems that the attitude is too humble and a little bit humble.

"Lord Tailan."

Aemon smiled back.

After saying that, he picked up his own blue stone ball and put it in the punch card tray.

This is what he called the plate that held the identity stone ball.

Those who hold power always have a stone ball on their plate.

Those who were squeezed out of the center of power disappeared along with the stone ball.

No one spoke, and Tailan breathed a sigh of relief.

He had little experience, had little say in the imperial meetings, and often slacked off.

The Prince Regent is not an easy man to deal with.

When he was 8 years old, he blackmailed his brother Duke Jason for a large sum of gold royals.

It’s better not to provoke.

"Everyone is here."

Viserys spoke suddenly.

Aemon caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye as the other person's gaze flashed between him and Rhaenyra.

"Why are you looking at us?"

The impromptu meeting must have meant that some kind of decision had been made.

Soon, he noticed that his uncle glanced at Otto, who was in the first position on his right hand.

Otto was silent, kept his head down and did his duty.

"The Three Women's Kingdom has been conquered. How should we reward the meritorious officials?"

Viserys got straight to the point.

"Your Majesty, the Sea Snake and Daemon have ulterior motives and should not be easily forgiven."

Grand Maester Melos said.

"They want to rule the Iron Throne, and I can't turn them away."

Viserys smiled.

Meros shut up and glanced to the right.

"Your Majesty, any free trade city-state is a priceless treasure. I suggest that we open up an independent fiefdom and make it a subordinate city-state under the rule of the Iron Throne."

Otto looked calm as he stood up and said.

Then, the specific contents and procedures were explained one by one.

Viserys nodded as he listened, occasionally complimenting.

There is absolutely no room for anyone else to interrupt.

Watching the two people's performance in unison, Aemon smiled helplessly and pinched Rhaenyra's little hand.

This is not a royal meeting!
A typical example of “holding big meetings for small matters and small meetings for big matters”.

What Uncle and Otto had planned privately was brought to the surface for the formality.

Rainier was a little depressed and felt sleepy, supporting her cheek with one hand.

Don't listen to the extra things, just wait for the results.

About a quarter of an hour later.

Viserys made the decision and set the general direction.

The ownership of the three free trade city-states will naturally belong to whoever conquers them.

Aemon was the representative and was named "Prince of Myr".

The sea snake is not a member of the royal family. He is canonized as the "Grand Duke of Tyroshi", and his status is equivalent to that of a duke of a territory.

If a title is bestowed, the reward should be withdrawn.

The city-state's taxes and port taxes must be paid according to the standards of the old town.

In the glory of the Seven, there is no slave trade.

Tyrosh and Lys must free the slaves and abolish slavery as soon as possible.

Given that it is a vassal city-state and not a bordering territory of the continent of Westeros.

Restrictions were imposed on the military strength of the three city-states.

Each city-state cannot have more than 30,000 troops.

At first glance, there's nothing wrong.

Apart from the frown of limiting the number of troops, it is basically reasonable.

Imon tilted his head and discovered the blind spot.

The actions of Sea Serpent and Daemon are tantamount to rebellion, so they should not be raised high and then put down easily.

That would only fuel the arrogance of the two.

My uncle must have something else going on behind my back.

Even he and Rhaenyra were kept in the dark.

The same doubts appeared in the minds of every minister present.

Grand Maester Melos was stunned when he heard this and asked, "If the Sea Snakes and Daemon started a war without permission and there is no punishment, what attitude should we show to the people of the Seven Kingdoms?"

translation:

You called back these two troublemakers, and gave them sweet dates without using the big sticks. Where can we put our faces?
"That I can answer."

Otto looked straight ahead and said calmly, "The Sea Snake and Daemon have repented. When they free the slaves, they will be forgiven by the Seven Gods."

Meros was speechless.

Thinking that the king and his financial sponsor Otto had already discussed it, he sat down dejectedly.

Aemon watched with interest.

Suddenly, he noticed Otto glance at him.

A very subtle movement.

But Imon's five senses have been enhanced, making him particularly sensitive to the external environment.

"Look at me again?"

After my uncle finished reading it, Otto also read it.

Are the two of them planning to attack him?

Yimon reviewed the situation again and again, looking for points that could be exploited.

Being engaged to Lannar is one.

It not only won over the sea snakes, but also expanded the family.

As for Damon...

Yimon felt that no one could restrain him except his uncle.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this explanation is not enough to convince the public."

Leonor, who had been silent for half the class, finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He is the Prime Minister after all, but he has no sense of participation.

Viserys looked away and did not respond.

Once Otto's aura is released, he will fight hard for the king.

He acted as if saying, "We have already discussed this, why are you, an outsider, butting in?"

"Wait a moment!"

Aemon interrupted suddenly.

"What's the matter?"

Viserys wondered.

The other ministers turned their heads and looked over.

"Before making a conclusion, I have a suggestion that I would like to consult with you, uncle."

Aemon smiled.

He finally saw it.

Uncle and Otto are in cahoots and do bad things behind everyone's back.

Leonor and Melos don’t care about the black and green parties, they are royalists first and foremost.

If the argument continues, the imperial meeting will have to be adjourned.

"Go ahead. I always encourage my ministers to speak frankly."

Viserys couldn't help but be curious.

Aemon stood up and said, "I propose that we hold an internal meeting of the family nature."

State the idea of ​​the Dragon Clan Conference.

Consists of a king and dragon riders.

In-laws who are married through marriage, such as the Sea Snake, whose families are powerful, can also get a seat.

From family affairs to national affairs.

Members of the Dragon Council have the right to attend as observers.

The "Ordered Dragon Knight" who has mastered the fourteen ancient methods of dragon taming has military power and assists the kingdom in internal and external wars.

For chestnut:

The Blackwood family and the Bracken family have been enemies for generations. A dispute arose over the relocation of a boundary marker and the cattle of the two families ate the grass in each other's territory.

Members of the Dragon Council have no power to interfere.

Once the two families started fighting, the Tully family of Riverrun, as the feudal lords, would be unable to control them, and it would be useless for the royal family to send people to mediate.

Then, the Honored Dragon Knight has the right to start the voting.

Send one or more decorated dragon knights to the riverlands to quell the rebellion.

Don't ask how to put down the rebellion.

It’s even anyway!
"Do not!!"

Viserys was shocked when he heard this. He shouted angrily: "You are taking your family back to the ways of old Valyria, turning dragon riders and dragons into war machines."

Especially the voting mechanism of the Dragon Council.

There is only one king, but there can be many dragon riders.

If the dragon rider deliberately incites the nobles to rebellion, the king's power will be undermined.

Aemon looked sincere and said, "You can make it. The king has a veto."

Viserys was speechless.

In a flash, he shook his head vigorously: "That won't work either. A country is governed by kindness and honor, not by the flames of a dragon."

He is the one who is most opposed to the "weaponization" of dragons. He believes that the fall of Old Valyria was due to the rampant expansion of the Forty Dragon Kings and the many crimes they committed.

The Dragon Council proposed by his nephew was clearly inspired by the parliamentary system of Old Valyria.

But the power is smaller and the members are purer.

Only involved in military affairs, only Targaryen dragon riders.

"Uncle, the kingdom must have a sharp knife to maintain its unshakable authority."

Aemon said seriously.

Viserys didn't listen, just shook his head.

Even though he had the "King's veto power", he still felt uneasy about holding the "sharp knife" in his heart.

A knife is a sharp weapon, and if used improperly it can hurt others and yourself.

He feels good now.

He was the king, and whenever there were problems he would consult his ministers and govern the kingdom prosperously.

Moreover, neither Aegon the Conqueror nor his grandfather Jaehaerys had ever formed a so-called Dragon Council.

He governed the country in accordance with his grandfather's will.

The laws of our ancestors cannot be changed!
Seeing this, Aemon stopped wasting words.

The internal conflicts among the Targaryens have already shown signs of becoming unconcealable.

But you can't wake up someone who's pretending to be asleep.

Maegor murdered his nephew, the Dance of the Dragons, the Blackfyre Rebellion...

Each and every incident was a struggle for power and profit among family members.

Some people, relying on the advantage of being born early, sit on iron chairs and act bossy.

Family members born later must serve him throughout their lives.

Kings like Aegon the Conqueror and Jaehaerys the Elder King were okay.

If you have a mediocre or crazy king, you will suffer a lot.

Uncle Viserys has an awkward personality.

Although he attached great importance to family affection, he indulged his children and kept pushing his younger brother Daemon and cousin Rhaenys away.

I'm used to pretending to be confused.

Finally, pretend to be really confused.

He bears at least half the blame for the Blood Dragon's Dance.

"Father, the Strait War proved that the royal family is weak in external wars. The Dragon Council can absorb young dragon riders."

Rhaenyra broke free from Aemon's hand and stood up.

"You think so too?"

Viserys said in amazement.

Rhaenyra said seriously, "Sea Serpent and Daemon can behave themselves when they enter the Dragon Clan Council."

“They just turn the meeting into a military camp.”

Viserys shrugged.

Eamon couldn't stop them and watched the father and daughter quarrel.

"If you don't set up a Dragon Council, how do you plan to win over the Sea Serpents and Daemon while ensuring the dignity of the royal family?"

Rhaenyra questioned.

"I have my own way, you don't have to worry about it."

Viserys said unhappily.

at this time,

Grand Maester Melos said, "Your Highness, the kingdom already has a royal council, and the Dragon Council is putting the cart before the horse."

What this means is that we can discuss national affairs.

"Did you quell the Three Women's Kingdom pirate rebellion?"

Rhaenyra retorted.

"That was also the result of the Imperial Conference."

Otto assisted.

"Sea Snake and Daemon did not listen to the conclusion of the imperial meeting. They started the war privately."

Rhaenyra continued to rant.

"It is precisely because these two people are restless that they should not be allowed to touch the soil of power."

Leonor said in a muffled voice.

"Giving grace but no punishment, won't the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms follow suit?"

Rainier's output is maximized.

Tailan opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

Rainiera glanced back and glared, and the golden lion turned golden in an instant.

Aemon patted Taelan on the shoulder and gave him a sympathetic look.

Why bother.

Tailan lowered his head and fiddled with the stone ball silently.

"Rhaenyra, there is no precedent for this in our family."

Viserys tried to persuade him.

"That's because the family didn't have so many people and dragons before."

Rhaenyra told the truth.

Viserys sighed deeply and held his forehead helplessly.

Why is my daughter so stubborn?

She looks like she was carved from the same mold as his late wife, Emma.

"Let me think about it, okay?"

Viserys said with a headache.

Rhaenyra raised her swan neck and said proudly, "Even if there is no Dragon Council, I still have a way to make Aegon and the others obey me."

"It's only because I'm a sister that I want them to have a broader perspective."

After saying that, he grabbed the dazed Aemon and walked away without looking back.

boom!
The door slammed shut, and the sound gave Tailan a startle.

"His Majesty?"

He forced a smile and asked cautiously.

"Let's adjourn."

Viserys waved his hand feebly.

He was worried that his daughter had grown up.

When children grow up and have their own opinions, they will disagree with their parents.

But it doesn't matter. He has gotten used to his daughter's cold eyes in the past few years.

This time is different.

He was actually mostly relieved, thinking his daughter was very courageous and more expressive than himself.

In addition, a word from Rhaenyra touched him deeply.

He and Allison's four children are thriving.

In the blink of an eye, they will become handsome boys and girls.

A big reason why he rejected the Dragon Clan Meeting was that he was afraid of being out of control.

The so-called king's veto power is difficult to play a substantive role when facing the two warmongers, Sea Snake and Damon.

But don't forget.

He also has four children.

Including Rhaenyra and her nephew, and Lanar who is about to marry her nephew.

The royal family is guaranteed to have three dragon riders and four dragonborn.

My cousin, Rhaenys, is devoted to taking care of her parents and has never been involved in political affairs.

The sea serpent and Daemon together can at best move out two dragon riders.

The advantage is mine!

As soon as he thought of this, Viserys felt suddenly enlightened, and the depression in his chest disappeared.

The Dragon Council can be established.

Just treat it as a family gathering where you can talk to each other and enhance your relationship.

Encountered war.

At worst, it can be a veto.

Viserys stood up and smiled warmly: "Go check on Daeron. The little guy is almost a year and a half."

When it comes to having children, he is certainly not as good as his grandfather Jaehaerys, but he is not inferior to his great-grandfather Aenys I.

The five children can be called "little experts in sowing seeds".

……

For the next few days, everything was calm.

Between Rhaenyra and Laena, Aemon spent most of his time in the former's princess quarters.

You live in the house of whoever's territory you are in.

The three of them had a tacit understanding not to reveal it.

For example, now, at noon.

Aemon lay on his side on the couch, watching Rhaenyra pace barefoot in her nightgown on the red carpet of Lys.

The pair of small feet are as white as jade, with blue veins under the skin and each toe is round and smooth.

It looks very pleasing to the eyes.

He admired Rainier very much at the royal meeting, who made the ministers in the royal court speechless.

Imon was moved to tears by the righteous words spoken.

Go through fire and water, Princess!

Rhaenyra didn't look at him. Her delicate face, without any makeup, was solemn and her brows were slightly furrowed.

He walked in circles, muttering to himself.

They all said that their father Viserys had evil intentions and was plotting something evil.

He also told Eamon to be careful and not to fall into a trap.

When her father remarried, he gave her some advice.

On the surface, he was dating Lana, who was only 12 years old, but in private, he was having an affair with his best friend Allison.

Otherwise, she would not agree to her father's remarriage.

"Stop turning around. I'll feel dizzy even if you don't."

Aemon said with amusement.

"I'm not kidding you."

Rhaenyra stopped and slid to the bedside. She said seriously, "My father will not trust the sea snake and Daemon so easily. They must have some secrets."

"Have you grown a brain?"

Aemon exaggerated.

Rhaenyra crossed her arms and said smugly, "It's even worse. I'm not easy to fool."

(End of this chapter)