The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Green Crabbe smiled slightly and said, "Is the Muton family obedient?"

Dick Crabbe leaned back in his chair, scratched his hair, and said, "Generally, they obeyed my orders. Among them, Yilanruo (the heir of the Earl of Maiden Spring and his wife) made a lot of efforts. I also understand their mentality. If the ruler of Crab Claw Peninsula was replaced by an outsider, I might do something more excessive... I think they will have to support me for the sake of the child after Yilanruo gave birth to our child..."

As he said, Dick suddenly laughed, his eyes full of joy: "Lord Green, Yilanruo is pregnant. I asked the bachelor of Maiden Spring to confirm it several times before I left."

Green stared at Dick, who was grinning, for a while and smiled : "Congratulations, may the gods bless your wife and children."

After receiving the blessing, Dick laughed again, paused, and said: "I am looking forward to it more now..."

Suddenly, he paused, looked around cautiously, and lowered his voice: "The day when Her Royal Highness the Princess gives birth to an heir for you will be the most grand festival in the Kleber Territory."

Green's eyes moved to the location of the Eagle's Nest on the map, paused, and murmured: "Before that, I need to end the war in the Riverlands as soon as possible, but..."

He looked at Dick with a puzzled expression: "Let's talk about my business next time, let's go back to the topic just now..."

His tone was very calm: "Dick, which of the sworn knights you brought are dissatisfied with you being the governor of Maiden Spring?"

Dick The smile on his face faded, and he cautiously asked: "Lord Green, what do you mean?"

Green nodded: "I can be your knife and help you deal with those who can't tell the real owner."

Dick's back was instantly covered with cold sweat. He swallowed hard and said: "This... this... they... after all..."

After waiting for a while, seeing Dick just trembling his lips and unable to say a complete sentence for a long time, Green slowly said: "My people, you have a kind heart, I also appreciate this, but..."

He sighed slightly disappointedly: "Do you still remember the legendary hero of the Kleber family, Clarence, what he used to end the mutual slaughter on the Crab Claw Peninsula?"

Without waiting for Dick to reply, he He continued: "It is the sword and blood, Dick Kleber, this is the foundation of Kleber's rule over the territory."

Green pointed a finger at Dick and said seriously: "The kindness of the Kleber family is given to those who truly surrender. Land and gold are the rewards that Kleber gives to those who are loyal, because Kleber is not only kind, but also generous enough."

In the solemn atmosphere, Dick's Adam's apple rolled and he stammered: "Lord Green, did I do something wrong?"

Green nodded slightly: "Yes, if it is a loyal person, your kindness is a manifestation of kindness, but if it is someone who is dissatisfied with your rule, it is a manifestation of weakness as a ruler."

After speaking, Green stood up, and when he passed by Dick, he stretched out his hand to hold him down and stopped him from standing up.

"Although I am the Duke of the Eyrie, to the nobles who value bloodline above all else, Crab is still a half-wild noble from the Crab Claw Peninsula. When the Seven Kingdoms restore peace, the longer the time... this situation will become more serious, and Crab's bloodline will become the best excuse for them to resist Crab's rule."

"Sir Brienne, don't let anyone disturb us."

After giving the order, Green returned to the chair with the wine jug and two empty cups.

Whirl, while Green was pouring the wine, Dick finally came back to his senses in shock. His lips trembled, and he finally squeezed out his voice: "You want to kill them all...?"

Thinking about the end of the Vale Knights, Crab Claw Peninsula was oppressed by the Vale nobles for more than ten years, and Dick himself was one of the victims. He always felt that this was a blood debt, but today, after listening to the lord's analysis, he instantly thought of many things.

Green chuckled and pushed a wine glass to Dick: "That's not the case, but I'm glad you have such an idea."

Picked up the wine glass and took a big sip of summer red, Dick's smile trembled: "I just want to make a contribution to the family."

"Very good."

After a pause, Green raised his eyebrows slightly: "My proposal is just a suggestion. You choose how to deal with them... continue to trust them or hang them directly. This is the power I give you."

He gently touched his eyebrows: "United as one... If you don't want to bleed in Maiden Spring Town and consolidate your rule, as your lord, I will still choose to help you."

In Dick's extremely moved eyes, Green pointed his finger at the king's territory---Antlers Castle (located southwest of Maiden Spring Town, west of Crow's Roost Castle, northwest of Dusk Valley Town and Rosby City).

"I can also give you the Staghorn Territory, and at the right time, grant you the title of Duke, and let you rule the Territory of Maiden Spring Town and the Territory of Staghorn Castle. In this way... your patience and kindness will not be mistaken for your weakness."

Duke? Dick Crab Duke? Dick couldn't help but open his eyes wide: "Lord Green, Staghorn Territory belongs to the royal territory, and Maiden Spring Territory belongs to the riverland..."

Opening his mouth, Dick couldn't continue, he suddenly remembered what the lord in front of him was going to do.

Green looked at Dick, whose forehead was full of sweat, with his brown eyes, and said: "Are you satisfied with my proposal, Dick Crab?"

Dick swallowed his saliva. He was actually very scared at this moment... Yes, Master Green was indeed generous enough, but it came at a price.

Last time, he killed a Targaryen king (Viserys, Chapter 202)…

And this time, who does he have to kill to get the antler collar and the title of duke?

United as one... Others can think of ways to refuse a potentially dangerous mission, but he absolutely cannot, because this is the responsibility and obligation of being a member of Kleb.

Soon, Dick shook his body and made up his mind: "Lord Green, Dick Clay is always at your disposal."

The main branches and branches of Kleb were only two men in total. Although Dick lacked the courage of a warrior, he had the courage to shoulder the responsibilities and obligations of Kleb, with kindness and integrity in his heart... This made Green reconsider his "value."

"I look forward to your performance."

Green put down the wine glass, reached out and picked up a rolled parchment and threw it over: "Look at this first."

After catching the parchment and unfolding it, Dick lowered his head and read it. It seemed to be a list... and these last names...

After waiting for a while, seeing Dick looking up from the parchment, Green took a sip of summer red lips and said, "Did you see anything?"

Dick quickly glanced at the parchment in his hand and said: "It seems that the names of the lords of the Riverlands are all on it..."

Green nodded and said: "To be precise, it is the list of the western lords of the Riverlands."

He swung the wine glass in his hand: "The lords of the Riverlands here have all actively participated in...the war to overthrow the Targaryen Iron Throne. They have a share of the credit for Baratheon sitting on the Iron Throne."

After the words fell, Dick's hand holding the parchment suddenly trembled.

Green continued: "Loyalty is commendable, and the lords of the Riverlands who are not on this list (the main area is the eastern part of the Riverlands, and Robb and Tywin suffered heavy losses in the Battle of the Riverlands) deserve Kleb's Sheltering, just like the Mouton family in Maiden Spring, this is one of the reasons why I don’t object to you sheltering the Mouton family.”

The clever Dick's mind was in turmoil, and countless bees seemed to be buzzing in his ears. He swallowed again and said in a trembling voice: "Master Green, the people up here..."

Green stared at Dick's restless eyes, tapped his chin, and said: "Dick, I need you to be my knife. Clear out at least half of the families on the list, in the name of King Baratheon."

Dick's thin face turned red, his whole body was trembling slightly, and even his breathing became rapid. He didn't know whether it was because of fear or excitement.

"Ge...Ge...Master Lin, what should I do?"

"Kleb's army is gathering in Salt Farm Town. Let's rush there as soon as possible. When the combat meeting is over, the two of us can continue today's topic."

After returning to his tent, Dick spent almost the entire night tossing and turning in bed.

In the early morning of the next day, Dick, who finally squinted for a while, was woken up by his attendants. It was time for them to prepare to set off.

When it was time to set off, Dick climbed onto the horse... He felt as sleepy as the black-haired puppy his wife had raised.

Click, click, click, the horse under him paced slowly towards the largest flag of swamp marigolds, while the sleepy Dick sat unsteadily in the saddle.

Looking at Dick who yawned deeply from time to time, Green couldn't help but smile: "You didn't sleep, okay?"

Hearing Green's voice, Dick quickly rubbed his face and braced himself: "Please forgive me for being rash, uh, the insect noise last night was so loud that I couldn't sleep."

Lord Green revealed part of the plan in advance to give Dick time to "digest", and he was not surprised by Dick's current state.

"I received news this morning that the Great Sept of Baelor has elected a new Archbishop named the High Sparrow."

Dick blinked, small tears overflowed from the corners of his eyes, and said doubtfully: "High Sparrow? I seem to have heard this name... Oh! The monks in Maiden Spring mentioned this name, and they didn't seem to like him. ”

They rode slowly side by side, and Green continued: "He advocated that the monks eat and live together with the refugees in King's Landing."

Dick's sleepy eyes suddenly widened: "No wonder he's not liked..."

As he spoke, he suddenly paused and said, "How was he chosen as the Archbishop? Are the Archbishops of King's Landing so great?"

"It is said that he persuaded the archbishops with an axe."

Sir Ange came on horseback and said in a loud voice: "Lord Green, the soldiers are ready."

"lets go."

Green kicked the horse in the belly and spurred it forward. Dick, who was thinking about the ax, quickly came to his senses, kicked his spurs, and followed.

Near noon, Green's team crossed a small river, which was the dividing line between the king's territory and the areas ruled by the riverlands.

When going north, on both sides of the King's Road in the royal territory, if there are places that have not been plundered by the northern cavalry, you can see cattle and sheep roaming from time to time, people walking around farmland and farmhouses, as well as oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages going back and forth.

After entering the Riverlands, the further north you go, you can see the devastation left by the war everywhere. The fields are covered with weeds, thorns and shrubs, and there is not even a human figure on the King's Road.

From dusk to early morning, outside the camp there are dots of green light and the howling of wolves one after another.

Four days later.

Outside the town of Saltworks, countless swamp marigold flags flutter in the wind as far as the eye can see.

Grimm entered the dilapidated gate surrounded by knights.

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The Widow's Tower in the Ten Towers (Chapter 406) in the Iron Islands is where Lady Gwenis mourns. Her beloved husband died in Fair Isle during the rebellion of Balon Greyjoy (suppressed by Robert I).

Asha Greyjoy sighed, now... there is another half-crazy widow sister under the roof of her uncle (Rodrik Harlow), no wonder he has to soak in books every day to seek comfort.

To be honest, it is hard for Asha to believe that her fragile and sick mother (Alanis Harlow) can live longer than her father (King Balon), who always seems so firm and strong in front of others.

Every time she went to sea to fight, Asha was in a heavy mood. She was afraid that her mother would die before she came back. Unexpectedly... it was her father who died first, which she did not expect at all.

The Drowned God loves to play cruel jokes on the Ironborn.

A sudden storm and a broken rope bridge took his father's life, and she herself became a Greyjoy who needed to sneak into the Ten Towers to visit her mother.

Asha remembered that the last time she saw her mother was when she stopped at the Ten Towers to take water on the way to the north to attack Deepwood Motte.

Lady Alanis had never been the kind of beauty favored by singers, but she loved her mother's strong and fierce face and the smile in her eyes.

However, that time she found Lady Alanis sitting alone in a window seat, wrapped in a pile of furs, staring at the sea.

Her mother's skin was as thin as parchment, her long hair had faded to gray, and although there was still some residual pride in her head-high posture, her eyes were dark and hazy, and her mouth trembled when she asked about Theon.

Asha's brother was sent to Winterfell as a hostage when he was ten years old, but her mother was determined that Theon would stay at the age of ten.

That idiot... He was a hostage in Winterfell for many years, and was finally dressed in black by the Wolf and sent to be a night watchman. Her brother seemed to have really forgotten his identity as a sea monster. Didn't he ever think about escaping from the Wall and returning to the Iron Islands as soon as possible? If it weren't for him, when Eddard Stark appeared in Winterfell, his father might have stopped attacking the North.

Asha was unwilling to recognize her uncle's Seastone position. Although she escaped from her uncle's fishing net, she also lost Pike City.

Euron Greyjoy showed the Dragon Horn to the Ironborn at the Kingsmoot, claiming that he had set foot on Valyria, which had become a ruin, and said that he would lead the Ironborn to sail across the known world and plunder endless wealth.

[The Dragon Horn is a product of Valyria. Before the Doomsday of Valyria, the Dragon Kings used it to control the dragons]

Then, her uncle won the support of more Ironborn leaders than her and was elected King of the Iron Islands.

Euron led most of the Ironborn south, leaving behind the affairs of the Iron Islands under the command of Governor Airy the Anvilbreaker.

She had to talk to her uncle as soon as possible.