The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

The first task of the Lord Chancellor is to assist the king in ruling the kingdom, and Stannis is the nominal king of the Seven Kingdoms. He only controls Dragonstone and Storm's End.

Davos felt deeply tired when he thought of the two forces divided by faith in this small king's territory - the royal party that always adhered to the Seven Gods and the rear party that converted to the Lord of Light.

He said with a gloomy expression: "The Prime Minister should be a noble lord, wise and knowledgeable, commanding decisively, and full of chivalrous spirit."

"Ser Rhian Redwyne was the greatest knight of his time, but also one of the worst Hands of all time. Brother Murmitson's prayers can bring miracles, but once he became Hand, he soon made seven The whole country prayed for his death. Lord Butterwell was famous for his wisdom, Mills Smallwood was famous for his courage, and Sir Otto Hightower was famous for his erudition. However, they all failed as prime ministers."

Maester Pylos smiled slightly and continued: "As for origin, it doesn't matter. The Targaryen dragon kings are used to choosing prime ministers within their clan. The bloodline should be very noble, right? As a result, Baelor, the 'Spearbreaker', also appeared. The opposite is Maegor the Cruel, the blacksmith's son raised by Jaehaerys the Human King from the library of the Red Keep, who brought peace and prosperity to the Seven Kingdoms for forty years."

He picked up a book and held it in his arms: "Prime Minister Davos, if you read history, you will understand that your suspicions are groundless."

Davos shrugged slightly: "I can't read, how can I read history?"

"Anyone can read, my good lord. This does not require magic or noble birth."

Bachelor Paros took a step forward: "Come, I am teaching your son according to the king's order. You can come and join me."

It was a friendly offer that Davos couldn't refuse, and he followed Maester Pylos up the stairs.

Entering the room at the top of the stairs, Davos saw three children sitting at a long wooden table. Princess Shireen Baratheon sat between the two boys.

He couldn't help but smile with relief. Even now... he still feels very proud when he sees his own flesh and blood accompanying the princess and the king's illegitimate son.

"Good day, father." Davon Seaworth (Stannis' squire, Davos's fifth son) said happily when he saw Davos.

Dai Feng wears the gorgeous clothes of a king's attendant. His son has the same square face and brown eyes as his father, as well as the same sparse and flowing brown hair.

Davon's cheeks and chin were covered with golden stubble, little more than peach fuzz, but Davos knew his son was extremely proud of his "beard."

"Good day, my lord." Edric Storm is much taller than Davon, with a broader chest and shoulders, jet black hair, dark blue eyes, and the shape of his mouth, chin and cheekbones... ...The boy was indeed the son of Robert I, and his ears reminded others that his mother was a Florentine.

The boy asked again: "Are you from my uncle? How is your Majesty the King?"

Edric's nature may have been as violent and proud as his father's, but the maesters, acting castellans, and instructors who raised him taught him to be very humble.

"Your Majesty is fine."

Davos glanced at the children kindly: "I hope I didn't disturb you."

Maester Pylos sat opposite the three children: "Please find a seat wherever you like, Prime Minister."

After looking around for a while, Davos found a "remote" seat and sat down. He was the only illiterate person in the room... To be honest, the Onion Knight was a little nervous.

As soon as he sat down, Princess Shireen's childish voice came over: "Prime Minister Davos, we are reading the story of King Daeron I."

Princess Shireen is a lovable, gentle and sweet child, but unfortunately her face is not pretty. Stannis gave her a square chin, Selyse gave her the Florentine ears, and the cruel gods who were good at playing tricks on the world infected her with greyscale in her cradle. Although the disease did not take away her life or eyesight, it made the skin on one cheek and half of her neck stiff and necrotic, with the surface dry and cracked and mixed with black and gray spots. This was her greatest misfortune.

Davos smiled: "The king once mentioned him. It is said that he is very good at fighting."

Bachelor Pylos said unhurriedly: "He launched a war and conquered the Dorne Territory, and was respected by everyone as the 'Young Dragon Lord'."

“He worships false gods…”

Dai Feng's little face was tangled for a moment, then he continued: "But other than that, he is a great king, brave and fearless in battle."

"Yes."

Edric first echoed Davon's words, and then proudly announced: "But my father is braver. The Young Dragon Lord has never won three battles in one day."

Princess Shireen couldn't help but widen her eyes: "Uncle Robert won three battles in one day?"

Edric nodded and said: "That's when he went home to summon his vassals. Earl Granderson, Earl Cavron and Earl Fell planned to meet at Summerhall and then head towards Storm's End, but the news When his father found out, he immediately took all the knights and attendants and set off to attack the enemy troops one by one before they came to the Summer Hall. "

After a pause, he said excitedly: "My father killed Earl Fell in a single fight and captured his son 'Silver Axe'."

Dai Feng was a little skeptical: "Bachelor Pyros, is that true?"

"I'm not done yet!"

Edric said before Pylos could answer: "He defeated all three enemies, and conquered Earl Granderson, Earl Cavron and Silver Axe with his heroic performance in battle."

Finally, he raised his chin and said: "No one has ever defeated my father."

Maester Pylos reminded: "Edric, you shouldn't boast too much. King Robert has been defeated like everyone else. Lord Tyrell defeated him in the Battle of Ashford, and he has lost many times in jousting."

Davon looked puzzled and said puzzledly: "Maester Pylos, I remember that the person who defeated King Robert in Ashford was not the famous general Randyll?"

Edric looked a little angry: "Edric Randyll must have used some improper means to sneak attack my father."

Daifeng immediately denied: "That's not the case. The famous general Randyll launched the attack in an upright manner. This is a fact known to many people."

Seeing that the two children were about to quarrel again, Pylos Maester Ross cleverly changed the subject: "In the Seven Kingdoms today, there is a new rising general... Duke Green Crabbe." Princess Shireen was sitting quietly at the side. After hearing what Pylos said, her eyes suddenly lit up. She finally had the opportunity to join the conversation: "Patchface (Dragonstone's court jester) told me the story of Duke Crabbe. He only took a thousand people to recapture the Crab Claw Peninsula, and... only three thousand people conquered the vast valley." Edric nodded in agreement: "Yes, Duke Crabbe is also very powerful. He also defeated the "King Slayer" and won the championship at the King's Landing Tournament held by my father for Duke Ed." Davon "held back" for a while, and suddenly said: "Duke Crabbe is a good friend of my father. He also personally invited my brothers to serve in his fleet!" After his son's boastful voice fell, Davos found that the children's curious eyes all moved to him. He paused for a moment and said, "There was indeed such an invitation, but... the whole kingdom was about to fall into chaos at that time, so I had to... disappoint the kindness of Duke Green."

Glancing at his son's eager eyes, he said, "I have come into contact with Duke Green several times because of the king's affairs. In the process, we have developed some friendship..."

Maester Pylos tapped the table at this time: "We can have class, let's continue reading "The Conquest of Dorne"."

When Maester Pylos led the children to read how Daeron I invaded and conquered Dorne, Davos frowned at the books and scrolls on the table, trying to figure out a few words from them, trying to make him headache and make himself look less stupid.

They read for more than two hours, and Davos felt for the first time that time could be so long.

After Princess Shireen and the two boys said goodbye politely and left, Maester Pylos approached Davos and pushed a thin leather book across the table: "Prime Minister, would you like to read The Conquest of Dorne? King Daeron's writing is simple and elegant, and his history is full of blood, war and courage. Your son is quite fascinated."

Like most people, Davos also enjoys a good story, but he knows that his first task is to assist King Stannis in handling government affairs, and for this he must understand the text brought by the raven.

"Maester Pylos, I'd better learn how to read letters from you."

"As you say, practice is one of the fastest ways to learn... I'll look for it..."

Maester Pylos rummaged through the table, unfolded rolls of parchment, and then threw them away.

"There are no new letters, maybe there is an old one..."

He finally stopped searching and handed a letter to Davos: "This one may be suitable for us."

Davos smoothed the wrinkled parchment and squinted to check the tiny and sloppy handwriting. He had long experienced that reading letters was very eye-straining.

He read: "... the king of justice... Oh, in front of it is, race... racehorse?"

Maester Pylos corrected: "Beyond the Wall, that is, north of the Wall."

Davos showed a painful expression: "The king beyond the wall... went south... south? Leading... a... a... huge... wild... wildling army?"

"Yes."

With the patient assistance of Maester Pylos, Davos finally read to the end: "Mor... Lord Commander Mormont..."

Davos turned the letter over and saw the black wax seal. He frowned and said: "Maester, this letter is from the Night's Watch. Has King Stannis seen it?"

Maester Pylos sighed slightly: "More than two months ago, Alister The Lord was the first to see the letter. He told me not to be stupid. His Majesty didn't have enough manpower to fight his own war, so how could he waste energy on the wildlings. "

Davos pondered for a while and said, "Are you sure King Stannis hasn't seen this letter? Melisandre hasn't seen it either?"

Maester Pylos nodded and replied, "Neither of them has seen it. Should I show it to them?"

Davos immediately said, "No, you have done your duty by letting Lord Alister see this letter."

If Melisandre knew about this letter... she would definitely say that the ancient gods there are gathering strength, the cold wind has already blown, and the long night that will never end will soon come.

Seeing that Davos had been silent, Maester Pylos said in a worried tone, "Prime Minister, are you feeling unwell?"

"I was just thinking, Maester Pylos, sorry."

Davos suddenly remembered a story just now. In order to temper the "Lightbringer", Azor Ahai pierced his wife's heart. He killed the one he loved in order to fight against the darkness. If... Stannis is really Azor Ahai reborn, does that mean that Edric Storm has to play the role of Nissa Nissa?

"Please give me another letter, this one is really... really..."

"Difficulty?" Bachelor Pyros reminded him.

Davos shook his head: "It's disturbing."

He regained his energy, and when he struggled to read the two letters with the help of the bachelor, his second son came over: "Father, His Majesty the King invites you to come over."

Not a table hall, but a remote beach? Leaving Dragonstone Castle, Davos rode for more than half an hour.

As he approached, King Stannis, who was standing with the red-robed woman, looked over: "The Onion Knight."

After Davos saluted, he glanced at Melisandre, who was smiling, and said: "King Stannis, the Onion Knight is at your disposal."

"Let you see what once destroyed our fleet." The haggard and withered Stannis raised his hand from a distance.

Several guards operated small catapults and launched small jars toward the seaside.

Seeing this, Davos's pupils shrank suddenly, and a scene like seven levels of hell appeared in his mind. He murmured: "This... this is..."

Melisandre chuckled: "It seems you have guessed what it is, dear Davos."

She nodded slightly towards Stannis, turned toward the sea, stretched out a hand, and made a mysterious and elegant gesture.

With a bang, an emerald-colored flame suddenly rose. It soared, rolled and burned on the sea like a giant dragon.

"Because of the guidance of the Lord of Light, Duke Green's 'gift' appears in front of you (Chapter 305, 335), Your Majesty."

"...Duke Greene?"

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The Red Fort in the middle of the night seemed to be tightly shrouded in a thick layer of darkness.

Green was wearing black chain mail and gold robes. He looked calm, holding a pointed helmet in one hand, and walked up the steps of the Iron Throne with steady steps.

Joffrey sat on the Iron Throne. He frowned and said with obvious displeasure in his tone: "Duke Greene, are you also afraid of Tywin?"

Green calmly came to the front of the Iron Throne, then turned around, looked around, and then said with emotion: "It was here that Sir James killed the once arrogant Iris II. World..."

Seeing that Green ignored him completely, Joffrey suddenly became furious. He raised his voice and said angrily: "I'm talking to you!"

Green turned his face slightly, glanced at Joffrey, and said: "Your Majesty, do you know how much risk I am taking by meeting you in private tonight...?"