The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Governor Illyrio's mansion.

Viserys Targaryen was not interested: "Who else can it be? No matter who it is, you must deal with it quickly! This is a critical moment, an important moment that future historians will write down to remember. I don't want anything to happen. Accident!"

Illyrio said bluntly: "My lord, this man holds an army."

Viserys curled his lips: "Since they are driven around by the false king, they are just small nobles. When I take back the Iron Throne, I will hang all these false king's lackeys."

Illyrio responded respectfully: "This is most appropriate. The betrayer deserves to be punished, but..."

Illyrio continued pleasantly: "This family has never betrayed. They fought with Prince Rhaegar. Even though Prince Rhaegar was martyred and everyone knelt down and surrendered, they still fought until the end, until the last person was killed."

Illyrio glanced at the excited Viserys, sighed, and said: "After the false king snatched the Iron Throne, because his family only had one posthumous son, he ostensibly pardoned the loyal old ministers of the Dragon family. , but they have been suppressing them for more than ten years, so you can imagine how difficult their situation is."

Viserys's lavender eyes flashed with anger: "Illyrio, the assassins hired by the Reaver have been keeping an eye on me. I can guarantee you this. I am the last descendant of the true dragon. As long as I am alive, the false king will have trouble sleeping and eating.

So what if you were loyal? In the end, they didn't become the puppet king's lackeys. It's a pity. If they can hold on for a while longer and wait for me to take back the Iron Throne, they can still get compensation from me. Now..."

As he spoke, Viserys sneered: "What is his name? I will not pardon his family."

Illyrio replied: "Glenn Kleb, Earl of Whispering Castle, the actual controller of the Crab Claw Peninsula, and the first military nobleman of the king's territory."

After Illyrio finished speaking, Viserys, who was leaning on his chair, suddenly sat up straight and asked hurriedly: "The first military noble in the king's territory? How many soldiers does he have?"

Illyrio smiled slightly: "Although the Crab Claw Peninsula is barren, everyone there is a qualified warrior. If you gain the loyalty of Earl Green, you will have tens of thousands of warriors. Wait for you to lead thousands of troops to kill Back in Westeros, he'll be a great insider."

Viserys only focused on the number of troops. For him, as long as he could get 10,000 soldiers, he could immediately raise an army to take back the Iron Throne.

Viserys said in a panic: "Don't kill him! Where is he now? The descendant of the loyal family deserves to be received by me personally. I want to see him immediately!"

Without waiting for Illyrio's answer, Viserys stood up and walked back and forth excitedly, muttering to himself: Army, army, tens of thousands of troops!

A trace of helplessness flashed across Illyrio's face, and he remained silent.

Viserys suddenly stopped walking, stared at Illyrio sideways, and said, "My Lord Chancellor, why don't you reply?"

"My lord, Earl Green is on the ship coming to Pentos. Also, I have to remind you that I heard that the nobles of the Crab Claw Peninsula have a unique tradition?"

Viserys frowned and said impatiently: "What tradition? Is it some strange tradition?"

Viserys replied patiently: "Your Majesty, I heard that the Crab Claw Peninsula has a tradition of direct loyalty to the queen."

Viserys only had some vague memories of this: "It seems...yes, it is indeed like that, so what's wrong? Do I have to transform into a queen now to conquer the Earl of Whispering Castle? Then... …”

After a pause, Viserys said excitedly: "Dany! I still have Dany!"

Illyrio sighed secretly, feeling a little tired: "Your Majesty, Daenerys is not a female branch. Her value is much higher than this. She can buy you 10,000 Dothraki cavalry."

Viserys said angrily: "Do you think I am a fool? I can take back the Iron Throne with only ten thousand soldiers, why should I give my future queen to the barbarians?

I will order Daenerys to gain the loyalty of Whispering Keep on my behalf, even if... this is better than serving a smelly barbarian, right? Haha, half-savages are better than savages! "

Viserys then remembered that the nobles of the Crab Claw Peninsula were called half-barbarian nobles. He didn't care whether they were barbarians or half-barbarians, he only cared about the army that could take back the Iron Throne.

"Beggars King" Viserys has nothing in hand now. Can he rely on his personal charm to make a military noble across the narrow sea surrender? Varys' information said that Earl Green's life was not bad... Therefore, Illyrio had no extravagant hopes about this.

So what is the reason why Illyrio mentioned the tradition of loyalty to the queen in the Crab Claw Peninsula and secretly brought the topic to Daenerys?

Illyrio and Varys are planning for the two of them, because in addition to the Targaryen on the surface, they also hide another "Targaryen".

With the collusion of him and Varys, Viserys's "high profile" and "madness" are enough to attract everyone's attention, which is one of his important values.

The corners of Illyrio's lips curled up imperceptibly. Daenerys was indeed one of the queen's choices.

The premise is that Daenerys has corresponding value, and everything is based on her final "price".

Therefore, the troops of the Crab Claw Peninsula should not be controlled by Viserys, but Daenerys, who is easily controlled by him.

Illyrio and Varys have a plan in place.

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"My Majesty, you must first have your own army, instead of relying directly on the private army of the nobles. The army of Whispering Castle is first loyal to the Kleb family.

Please forgive me for my presumptuous advice. It has only been more than ten years since the Battle of the Seizer. As wise as you are, you need to guard against the ambitions of your subordinates. This is what I say from the bottom of my heart. "

Viserys thought he could leave for Westeros within a few days, but he still listened to Illyrio's patient persuasion.

Viserys couldn't hide his disappointment: "Illyrio, of course I understand this truth. It's a pity to have so many soldiers and horses just as internal agents. Then let's keep him for now and wait until I raise the army."

Illyrio shrugged his broad shoulders: "According to my men, this time the Puppet King used a conspiracy to force Earl Green to accept the task. That's why I said that the Puppet King was too stupid. This is tantamount to a disguised guarantee. for your safety.”

Viserys raised his eyebrows and said, "How do you say that?"

"Your Majesty, Daenerys is your chosen queen. According to Whispering Castle's centuries-old tradition, this status is enough to gain the loyalty of Whispering Castle."

Viserys frowned: "Isn't Dany going to marry Kaa soon? What will happen next?"

"After Daenerys is married, you can legitimately take control of Whispering Castle on her behalf. The Kleb family is a noble of the Royal Ridge. If they are used by you, they will not only serve as internal agents."

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Red Fort, Prime Minister's Tower.

In the Prime Minister's study, Jon Arryn asked the attendants to leave, leaving only him and Varys.

Varys glanced at the closed door, nodded and said: "Duke Jon, it is my honor to serve you. I am at your disposal."

Prime Minister Jon coughed a few times and said in a kind tone: "Varys, please sit down. I do have some things that I need you to help me deal with."

Wallis thanked him first and then gently sat on the chair.

"Varys, a few days ago...you were also present when Queen Cersei recommended the Duke of Metz as her candidate for prime minister...ahem."

Before he finished speaking, Prime Minister Jon couldn't help but cough.

While covering his mouth and coughing, Prime Minister Jon stopped Varys who was about to get up.

Under Varys' worried eyes, Prime Minister Jon finally stopped coughing.

Prime Minister Jon's face flushed: "Ahem, Varys, I need you to inquire about the River Bend and the West."

Varys nodded without hesitation, then hesitated and said, "Duke Jon, are you suspecting something?"

Duke Jon stared at Varys and said, "It happened so suddenly that I have to doubt it. I hope you can investigate it secretly. I want to know...whether the Lannister family and the Tyrell family are planning something." What are you wearing?"

Varys said in a solemn tone: "Duke Jon, my little bird will help you find the information you need. Please pay attention to your health. The kingdom cannot do without you."

"Varys, thank you for your concern."

Prime Minister Jon shook his head slightly and continued: "The kingdom can live without me, but it cannot be unstable. I may be really old. I always feel that the kingdom will be in chaos again."

Prime Minister Jon leaned back in his chair and said: "Varys, I hope you can do your best. We must always guard against the possibility of unrest."

Varys said respectfully, "Lord Jon, don't worry, I won't let go of any clues!"

Prime Minister Jon nodded slightly, showing a satisfied look.

After a pause, Prime Minister Jon said: "Varys, there is one more thing. What do you think of Earl Kleb of Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Wallis held his hands together and was slightly surprised: "Is Earl Green a nice young man?"

Prime Minister Jon nodded in agreement with Varys's answer.

"You are still very stable at a young age, which is rare."

Wallis then followed up with praise: "Yes, it is indeed rare, and he is also very conscientious."

Prime Minister Jon smiled and said in a kind tone: "He is an interesting young man."

Prime Minister Jon's tone suddenly became serious: "Actually, what I am worried about is Queen Cersei. We must be wary of her willfulness. Earl Green is her chief affairs officer, and the Crab Claw Peninsula has always been loyal to the queen."

"Lord Jon, do you want me to spy on Lord Green?"

Earl Jon shook his head slightly and said: "What I want you to monitor is the army of Whispering Castle."

Although Green has been transferred out of Westeros by him, the army of Whispering Castle still remains on the Crab Claw Peninsula.

Duke Jon was there just in case.

Once the investigation of the royal bloodline was exposed, Queen Cersei at that time would not be willful, but crazy.

The Crab Claw Peninsula is located in the King's Territory, and Prime Minister Jon has to guard against it.

This matter was too big to be honest with Varys, so Prime Minister Jon made a half-truth and half-false excuse.

"Varys, maintaining the stability of the kingdom is the highest honor of our ministers. Earl Green is young and is easily bewitched by the remnants of Targaryen. The Crab Claw Peninsula is special, so just think of it as the old man's suspicion."

Varys nodded slightly and said in a solemn tone: "Lord Jon, I understand your worries. You are doing this for the sake of the stability of the kingdom. I will make arrangements immediately. If I find anything unusual, I will report it to you immediately."

Wallis lowered his head slightly, but his eyes trembled slightly.

Varys had already noticed something was wrong, and he felt that Prime Minister Jon seemed to be hiding something.

Since the secret passage in the Prime Minister's study was discovered by Greene, Varys cannot directly obtain Prime Minister Jon's information as before.

After all, the Prime Minister's study is an important place in the kingdom, and his little bird has no other choice for the time being.

But this doesn't bother Varys. If Prime Minister Jon is indeed planning something secretly, he will definitely leave traces. As long as he can find out these, he will be able to guess Prime Minister Jon's true purpose.

It's related to Queen Cersei... Varys's heart suddenly moved, could it be that the matter was exposed?

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Daenerys leaned against the window and looked at the bay, where she could hear the red monks chanting prayers as they lit the night fire, and the laughter and noise of children playing outside the high walls.

She is now like an object waiting to be taken by her brother in exchange for his troops to regain the Iron Throne.

Even in her rags, Daenerys wished she could play barefoot with them outside.

Daenerys had a sad expression on her face and her lavender eyes were dull.

On the other side of the narrow sea at sunset, there is a place with green hills, plains of flowers, and deep rivers. There are huge black stone towers towering among the majestic gray and blue peaks, and there are armored warriors rushing to the battlefield holding bright flags high.

In the Free Cities, people call it Westeros or the Sunset Kingdom.

Brother Viserys had a simpler way of saying it, he called it our land.

Viserys often promised her in the past: "My good sister, one day we will regain our homeland and regain our Iron Throne."

Now Viserys's words have changed, that promise is no longer to us, but to himself.

Daenerys's eyes were red and swollen, and the corners of her mouth were trembling slightly.

Daenerys pieced together the past in her mind by hearing stories from Viserys.

Her eldest brother Rhaegar died for the woman he loved in a desperate duel with the usurper on the blood-stained Trident.

The Lannister and Stark tribes sacked their King's Landing.

Princess Elia of Dorne begged, but she watched helplessly as her and Rhaegar's biological flesh and blood were forcibly taken away, and the baby who was still sucking breasts died a bloody death.

Hanging on the high wall behind the throne room, the polished skulls of the Descendant Dragons watched with blind, empty eyes as the Kingslayer picked up the golden sword and slit his father's throat.

She only vaguely remembered Ser William Darry, who called her the little princess. At that time, they lived in a house with a red door in Braavos, which was the home in her memory.

After Ser William's death, they began their wandering years. He always said that the assassins sent by the usurper were following closely behind them, but Daenerys had never seen even half of the assassins.

At first, the governors, princes, and wealthy merchants who ruled the Free Cities were happy to receive Targaryen descendants. However, as the days passed and the usurpers became more and more secure on the Iron Throne, their lives became increasingly difficult.

They pawned all their jewelry and even their mother's crown was sold.

The people nicknamed her brother the Beggar King, and Daenerys couldn't imagine what they would call her.

"You're standing there again."

Suddenly hearing Viserys's voice made Daenerys' body tremble as if instinctively, interrupting her memory.

Daenerys quickly wiped away the tears that had not yet fallen with the back of her hand, for fear of being discovered by Viserys.

Viserys stood next to Daenerys, looked out the window and said: "My sister, don't worry, over there..."

Viserys pointed to the narrow sea: "I can get my land back soon."

Daenerys said timidly: "Brother, what will I do if you go there alone? You are my only relative, and I don't want to leave you."

Viserys looked at Daenerys and smiled lightly: "Dany, I will not forget your contribution, and I will reward you with jewelry that you can never spend."

When she accidentally awakens the wrath of the sleeping dragon, her brother will bully her, but Daenerys is more afraid of being abandoned by her brother.

Daenerys's eyes were full of pleading: "Brother, I will never resist you again. I just ask you not to leave me. Please, I... I am so scared!"

The smile on Viserys's face disappeared instantly, and his tone was sharp: "Aren't you just resisting me now? What can I give you in exchange for an army if I take you away? Do you want to awaken the wrath of the sleeping dragon again?"

Daenerys whispered with tears in her eyes: "I don't dare, I don't want to."

"very good!"

Viserys smiled and stroked Daenerys' hair lovingly: "I want you to do something. If something goes wrong, I will let you see the true wrath of the sleeping dragon!"

Daenerys misunderstood the meaning of Viserys's words. She thought her brother had changed his mind and would not marry her to a barbarian.

Daenerys couldn't help but burst into tears and smiled: "Brother, I promise you, I will never let you down!"