The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Another king's order was issued to the Red Keep, causing everyone to gasp, and Jaime Lannister was appointed Warden of the East.

Theoretically speaking, the Eastern Warden is the highest military officer responsible for the defense of the eastern coast of the Vale, the Crown, and the Stormlands (lower than the Full Warden).

According to tradition, the title of Warden of the East belongs to the hereditary title of the Arryn family of the Vale. However, after Jon Arryn's death, King Robert appointed Jaime to take over as the Warden of the East.

First there was the new Prime Minister and the Tourney, then there was the new Guardian of the East. Today is destined to be a day that continues to surprise people.

King Robert's appointment seems both cruel and surprising.

Is this really Westerosi style?

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Green denied this possibility. Although Robert did not like to govern the country, he knew how to balance the forces of all parties to consolidate the rule of the Iron Throne.

At the same time, Robert's political methods have always been rough and he completely neglects to comfort the injured.

To give the most typical example, Lord Stannis has regarded his brothers as enemies.

King Robert knows balance, but lacks political foresight. Arryn Vale is a staunch supporter of the Baratheon dynasty, but now he has been beaten in the face.

Traveler Green remembers that in the original plot, King Robert's move angered the nobles of the valley, and the angry Lysa Tully asked the nobles of the valley to call her son the true guardian of the east.

In Maegor's Tower, Green was walking down the stairs when his footsteps suddenly paused for a moment. Princess Myrcella appeared in his mind.

Although Jaime is a member of the Kingsguard, most people feel that Jaime the Kingslayer will return to the Westerlands sooner or later to inherit Casterly Rock.

When the time comes, will James be allowed to serve as both the Guardian of the West and the Guardian of the East?

Robert Arryn and Myrcella Baratheon are close in age... So, the title of Guardian of the East, which has been inherited by the Arryn family for generations, has become a princess's dowry temporarily placed in the hands of "uncle" for safekeeping? !

Hmm...The Fat King still has some foresight.

This kind of operation felt very familiar to Green, and he immediately thought of the debts that the Kleb family had incurred in the name of aid after the Reavers. It seemed to be a similar process.

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When Green met Queen Cersei, she already knew that Jaime had been appointed Warden of the East. For Queen Cersei, if Jaime is the Warden of the East, she is the Warden of the East.

Boss Cersei’s happiness is so simple!

The matter entrusted by Petyr went very smoothly. Green didn't waste much time. Cersei just glanced at him sideways and agreed to borrow money for the tourney.

Through the look in Queen Cersei's eyes, Green seemed to hear her saying fondly... I really can't do anything to you.

This... if he hadn't known about Cersei's secret arrangements for the group melee competition in the tourney, the innocent Lord Green would have almost been moved to death.

It should be said that Green came just in time. Queen Cersei can now more legitimately participate in the tourney. Her patience with King Robert is running out.

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Green stood at the door of Maegor's Tower and pinched his chin. He was considering whether to give James a cloak with the words "Warden of the East" embroidered on it as a gift.

Green's ears twitched, and he heard giggles coming from afar.

This was the voice of Prince Joffrey, and Green looked in the direction of the voice.

Joffrey and Sandor Clegane were walking toward Maegor's Tower, laughing.

It is said that Sandor's dry humor always made the prince laugh.

Green's heart moved, and he took the initiative to meet him.

"Good day, Your Highness."

Joffrey looked at Greene who was saluting and raised his chin: "Good day."

He looked at Green and then said, "I heard that you knocked out the Knight of Flowers of the Golden Rose in one fell swoop?"

Green shrugged: "Yes, Your Highness, the rumors are very reliable."

Joffrey showed a suspicious look: "Earl Green, why are there still rumors that the Knight of Flowers accidentally slipped and fell?"

Green: "Maybe you didn't have enough to eat?"

Sandor: "A delicate flower is shy."

Joffrey was stunned for a moment, then laughed.

Green looked up at Sandor, whose face was burned, and said, "Hound?"

Most people call Sandor the Hound. One of the sources of this nickname is the three dogs sigil of House Clegane.

Sandor's ear was completely ablated, leaving only a hole, and his eyes were surrounded by large twisted scars. His gray eyes looked at Green and said: "Your Excellency, you are not a delicate flower."

Green raised his eyebrows and said, "Sandor, your description actually fits the Knight of Flowers very well."

Sandor deliberately looked around and said: "I heard that their family is very rich, I hope no one else heard."

Joffrey, who had just stopped laughing, was made to giggle again.

Sandor glanced at Green, who had a gentle smile, and said nothing. He might also be worried that he would cause problems with the noble prince's laughter.

After laughing, Joffrey regained his expression with a trace of contempt and said: "Earl Green, do you know where James is?"

Green spread his hands and said: "It seems that you have also heard the news that Sir James was appointed as the Guardian of the East. The appointment came too suddenly. I guess he is in White Sword Tower, worrying about future arrangements."

Joffrey asked doubtfully: "What are you worried about?"

Green explained patiently: "The Guardian of the East has always been the hereditary title of Arryn in the Valley. Maybe the Valley will feel that Sir Jaime has taken away what belongs to him. Sir Jaime will be responsible for the defense of the eastern coast in the future and cannot do without the Valley. Nobles’ support, so I had to find a way to appease him.”

Joffrey said angrily: "Do the Vale dare to disobey my father's orders? I will chop off their heads!"

Green comforted: "Your Highness, Prime Minister Jon passed away not long ago, and the valley has not gotten used to it. After some time, they will realize that Little Duke Robert is not Duke Jon, and then they will have to obey orders obediently."

Joffrey said in a contemptuous tone: "If the Vale dares to disobey, I will have Little Robert captured here..."

He put his right hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist and continued: "If he can sincerely repent, I will give him a sword and give him a fair chance to compete with me."

Green blinked, digesting Joffrey's contradictory words.

Oh...I mean I'll give you a beating even if you regret it.

It was indeed fair. The 12-year-old Joffrey faced off against the sickly 6-year-old Robert. He knew how to choose his opponent.

Green said respectfully: "Your Highness, your sword skills are outstanding. I don't think the Duke of the Eagle's Nest can even withstand your blow! The frightened nobles of the valley will kneel at your feet and humbly beg for your forgiveness. , your reputation will be spread throughout the seven kingdoms, and your heroic deeds will be passed down from generation to generation."

After listening to Green's words, Joffrey's breathing became obviously heavy and his face flushed.

He couldn't wait to shout to Sandor: "My dog, I order you to catch the Duke of the Eyrie immediately! Immediately!"

Oops! Did I push a little too hard?

Kleb and Vale are obviously at odds with each other, and it is impossible to say good things to Vale against his will. That would be too hypocritical... Lord Green is an upright knight, he can't do that~!

Sandor glanced at Green and said calmly: "Prince, my waist has been weak recently and I can't travel far."

Joffrey kicked and cursed angrily: "Dog, how dare you disobey my orders!"

Green was actually very moved, and even wanted to take the initiative to ask for orders, but he knew it was too childish now.

He advised: "Your Highness, I have to remind you that there are many vassals of the Yuzhong and Irene families in the valley. If there are not enough manpower, Sandor will most likely return empty-handed."

The Green Lord at this stage intends to plant nails in advance. This is only a small part of the foreplay of the power game.

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