The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

"High Bishop? Me?"

The fat face of Archbishop Zari was happy at first, but then his expression turned worried: "If it were in the past, I might still have a chance, but those friends who would support me now... The High Sparrow has caused them to lose the Seven Gods. The prestige in the church, their votes...sigh...and...according to tradition, the archbishop cannot be re-elected while he is still alive, unless..."

He secretly observed Green's expression from the corner of his eye: "Unless...unless...an accident like the last archbishop happened..."

Green's fingers tapped lightly on the armrests of the chair, and he seemed to be seriously considering the implications of Archbishop Zari's words.

After a moment of silence, Green looked at Zari's expectant eyes... but shook his head slightly: "It is not difficult to let the High Sparrow die unexpectedly, but it will be detrimental to you. As a beneficiary, it is easy to be questioned. The Church of the Seven Gods After all, it’s not a palace. Even if there is no evidence, extreme believers are likely to incite people and try you directly with an axe.”

He looked at Zari beside him: "As far as I know, Sparrow is made up of very pious people."

Can we kill them all? Thought this in his heart, Archbishop Zari did not show it, and continued to act like a half-truthful, half-false poor old monk.

After a while in the solemn atmosphere, seeing Green frowning and remaining silent, Archbishop Zari finally couldn't help but speak: "Lord Green, may I ask... what did you mean just now?"

Green's brown eyes moved slightly, and Zari's voice seemed to make him stop his thoughts. He softened his brows, paused, and said: "I'm sorry, your reminder made me think of another way, maybe a better one." A comprehensive approach.”

What did he remind you? Archbishop Zari endured doubts and asked: "What is the method?"

Green took a sip of wine and said, "Archbishop, find a good place and become the archbishop of another large church. I will support you."

Archbishop Zari couldn't help but widen his eyes, paused, and said: "Another great church? Where is it... the Starry Cathedral?"

The Cathedral of Stars is located in Oldtown. It was once the center of worship of the Seven Gods and the residence of the High Septon. It was later replaced by the Great Sept of Baelor in King's Landing.

Green shook his head slightly: "The Hightower family will not easily join the chaos in King's Landing."

Putting down his wine glass, Green took out a simple map of the River Land and spread it on the small wooden table between the two of them: "Please take a look."

When Archbishop Zari looked at the map doubtfully, Green pointed to one of the locations and said, "You think this place is very good?"

Zari was stunned: "Harrenhal? What do you think..."

Green interrupted Zari: "You chose it. As a new historical pioneer of the Church of the Seven Gods, I have to praise your torch-like eyes."

Archbishop Zari's Adam's apple rolled up: "I heard that there are ghosts and ghosts wandering around there at night, and I also heard that it is cursed..."

Green nodded: "Yes, but you have nothing to fear. Demons, dead souls or ghosts cannot harm those who believe in the Seven Gods. Monks use faith as their armor. Praise you, devout Brother Zari."

After a pause, he continued: "What are the High Sparrow and his sparrows doing in the Great Sept of Baelor now? Their opponents are waiting in pain for your rescue, and... King's Landing or the Seven Kingdoms The nobles will definitely be increasingly dissatisfied with the High Sparrow for turning the center of faith of the Seven Kingdoms into his personal place of prayer. These people will definitely support you in providing a new resting place for the suffering monks and nuns of the Seven. "

Archbishop Zari was very moved, and he tried: "Lord Green, Harrenhal is the fiefdom of Kevan Lannister..."

As he spoke, he paused slightly. Kevan was stabbed to death some time ago. Could this be Harrenhal's curse? ! Thinking of this, Zari's body couldn't help but tremble.

"Without Earl Kevan, Lannister will not be able to control the Three Rivers Valley by ruling Harrenhal." Taking a sip of wine, Green's lips curved slightly and continued: "Today, for the Lannister family, there is only one place there. It's just a pile of stones. Although the Queen Regent doesn't like Kevan's son, she won't be in a hurry to 'exile' Lancel or William (Kevan's second son)."

Archbishop Zari looked hesitant: "After all, it is a fiefdom belonging to Lannister...".

"Archbishop, the reason I am willing to support you is because your choice is very wise."

As he spoke, Green leaned back in his chair and continued slowly: "Among the many archbishops of King's Landing, you are the only one who came to the Riverland in person to appease the people. You already have great prestige here. If you add that you are Harrenhal is gathering refugees... In this way, at least for a period of time, the High Sparrow cannot find a suitable reason to expel you from the Church of the Seven."

He continued: "The people are water, and you are the boat. The more water you have, the freer you will travel. Remember, the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms prefer the Church of the Seven Gods before the High Sparrow. This is also your opportunity in the future."

After a pause, Green continued: "Archbishop Zari, have you made the final decision? Where will the new cathedral you are planning be located?"

Having said this, Archbishop Zari exhaled slowly and gritted his teeth: "Harrenhal, the future Great Cathedral of Harren."

Compared to the rumored curse, his own safety at the moment was more important. He then comforted himself that he was just a servant of the Seven Gods. If the Great Temple was built, the real masters there would be the Seven Gods in the sky, and it should not be their turn... He should be cursed... Oh - the hateful High Sparrow, that villain is the one who deserves to be cursed the most!

Green had similar thoughts. Since Harrenhal would curse every new owner, he would send the faithful servants of the Seven Gods there. Then, Kleb's army "temporarily" stationed at Harrenhal in the name of protecting the temple.

As for the question of whether the Curse of Harrenhal will give face to the Seven Gods... we will know the results when the time comes.

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Three days later, across the waxy lake, the tower built by 'Black Heart' Heron with all his strength appeared faintly. Five twisted black fingers stretched into the air, and the stone was strangely deformed.

Duke Greene and Archbishop Zari stood up together and looked at the outline of Harrenhal in the distance for a while. He made a gesture, and soon an attendant brought a beautiful wooden box.

Seeing the kind-faced Zari showing a puzzled look, Green pursed his lips and said, "This is the gift I prepared for you."

After the words fell, the attendant slowly opened the lid, and inside...it was shining with colorful light in the sunlight.

Zari was stunned for a moment, then said in disbelief: "This... this is..."

Green nodded: "It was the Archbishop's crystal crown. The High Sparrow even sold it in order to raise food for the refugees in King's Landing."

Archbishop Zari solemnly picked up the gorgeous crystal crown, looked at it for a while before putting it back in the wooden box, and then bowed deeply to Green: "May the gods bless you, kind Lord Green."

Green reached out and patted Zari's arm, smiled, and said, "I look forward to you opening a new chapter for the Church of the Seven Gods, the future Archbishop Zari."

Archbishop Zari once again looked at Harrenhal in the distance and said piously: "When the time comes, I will pray for seven days and seven nights, asking the old woman to raise the golden lamp to guide the believers on the way forward..."

After finishing speaking, he paused and took out a small parchment roll from his sleeve and handed it over: "Lord Green, these people...if they can come to Harrenhal to help, I can assure you on their behalf that they will Your kindness will always be remembered.”

Green unfolded the parchment and glanced at it briefly, and said: "I will ask people to bring you the 'rower' on it as much as possible. Very good, I am looking forward to the grand event here more and more."

"May the Seven Gods bless the best Duke in the Seven Kingdoms."

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After leaving more than a thousand "paladins" and "holy warriors" for Archbishop Zari, Green led his army along the river road toward Riverrun.

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"Your Highness Princess, let's read the history of Old Town first..."

"According to some ancient ancient rune records, humans may have been living in..."

"The ancient races traded there..."

"After the King of the Reach——Gyles Gardener I conquered Oldtown, he sold three-quarters of the population into slavery..."

"Lymon Hightower, the last Hightower King, married the daughter of Garland Gardener II, and at the same time married his daughter to Garland Gardener II. Oldtown has since been annexed to the Kingdom of the Reach. ”

"The most famous buildings in the old town are the Academic City, the Towering Tower, and the Starry Cathedral..."

"Aegon Targaryen was crowned King of the Seven Kingdoms by the High Septon in the Starry Sept in Oldtown, and the Conqueror's reign began that day..."

"...The Hightower family has always been an important sponsor and protector of the city and the bachelors..."

Reading about the history of the Citadel, Daenerys frowned slightly, flipped a few pages back and forth in the book, and asked doubtfully: "Maester Al, has the Citadel ever studied Targaryen dragons?"

Maester Al's cloudy eyes moved slightly, and he smiled slightly, and said: "The Targaryen family loves you. Yes, you found something strange in the books I asked you to read, right? Please tell me about it. ,your Highness."

Daenerys flipped through a few more pages in the book, paused, and said, "Compared with the books I read before, this book is missing a lot of records about dragons?"

Bachelor Al coughed a few times and said: "Yes, this change began sixteen years ago, or maybe even earlier. I have been away from the school for too long... Most of the information over there is based on Letters exchanged between old friends, or my own speculation.”

Daenerys Targaryen first signaled the maid to pour wine for them. After a while of silence, she said, "Don't you think dragons are welcome in the Citadel?"

Academician Al took a sip of summer red, shook his head, and replied: "The ideal world built by the academy should not contain witchcraft, prophecy, and glass candles... let alone dragons, my highness."

He sighed and said: "An old friend of mine once complained to me in a letter that Maester Aemon should have been promoted to doctor long ago, but he was not trusted because of his bloodline, and he was allowed to waste the rest of his life on the Great Wall in a desperate situation."

If a bachelor's knowledge in a certain field is called a "master", he will be awarded a ring, scepter, and mask corresponding to this field, as well as the title of doctor to recognize his professional knowledge.

Doctors are senior members of the bachelor's organization, and they are given the right to attend the confidential meetings of the city - the Council of Cardinals.

Each doctor holds an ancient key made of black iron, which can open every door in the school.

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Daenerys took a sip of wine. She liked to discuss it with Maester Ar because it could relieve her fatigue from studying.

She gently put down her wine glass and said, "What kind of bloodline? Doesn't a bachelor's degree focus on knowledge?"

Maester Al nodded, then shook his head and said, "Maester Aemon is the third son of Maekar I Targary and Queen Dayana Dayne. His name before becoming a maester was Aemon Targaryen. He was collared and sworn at a young age, and later joined the Night's Watch, where he served for so long that many had forgotten his Targaryen heritage."

"But the Cardinal of the Citadel will definitely not forget it, right? To be honest, the more I learn about the history of Westeros, the less I can believe the wonderful stories spread in poetry."

Daenerys couldn't help but shrugged slightly and said: "Thank you very much for your candor, respected Maester Al."

Bachelor Al said with a kind expression: "Rulers need to know clearly who are their friends, enemies, or potential enemies more than anyone else. As a bachelor of the Kleb family, I have the responsibility and obligation to help You 'get to know' them early."

Daenerys blinked: "I will keep it a secret."

Bachelor Al spread his hands, as if it didn't matter: "I wear the bachelor's necklace to serve Master Green. Obedience is a virtue, and loyalty is the highest honor."

After Daenerys' afternoon class ended, she immediately convened the "Psychic Knights (an advisory group selected from the bachelors who served Kleb, Chapter 280)" to begin discussing how to resettle the refugees from the Riverlands in the valley. .

According to Green's orders, most of these people will be placed in areas that have experienced war.

Although it was not necessary to arrange tens of thousands of people at once (send them in batches), Daenerys did not dare to relax at all, because this was the biggest political matter she had encountered since Daeglin ruled the valley.

Moreover, the people who migrated are poor people who were displaced by the war. Daenerys hopes to do her best to take care of them and let them start their new life in a strange place with peace of mind.

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Arya Stark moved lightly. Today, she and Syrio Forel took the initiative to propose the swordsman test they thought of, which was to avoid the eyes of the guards and sneak into the Duke of Winterfell's study.

Syrio reminded Arya of her mother's brush punishment, and... his rejection... Yes, the "cowardly" Syrio rejected the little wolf girl's adventurous idea.