The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

Asha Greyjoy's eyes trembled imperceptibly, and she paused for a moment. Her tone was slightly exaggerated: "Oh - my uncle didn't visit Lannisport?"

She looked like she was guessing: "...could he be planning to say hello when he returns home? Everyone says he loves the Lannister port the most."

After hearing this, Green smiled. He calmly spread his hands and said, "Actually, even if Euron Greyjoy plundered Casterly Rock, I wouldn't care."

Asha was stunned for a moment, with an expression of disbelief on her face, then gritted her teeth and said angrily: "Are you kidding me?"

Green's tone still did not change at all, and he said calmly: "Your uncle loves you very much. I heard that he betrothed you to 'Anvilbreaker' Airy (appointed by Crow's Eye as the Governor of the Iron Islands) during the voyage. This is Let me see the Iron Islands that are about to be stabilized."

[Eri Amek is the head of the Amek family in the Iron Islands. He is eighty-eight years old this year. 】

Asha's hands couldn't help but clenched into fists. Crow's Eye never thought of letting her go because of her "disappearance". His conspiracy completely shattered her possibility of using marriage as a bargaining chip to win the support of other forces in the Iron Islands.

She only has a dozen long ships in her hands, and her people are becoming increasingly restless. If she didn't take action to do something, Crow's Eye wouldn't even have to do it himself, there would be many people willing to tie her up and send her to his ship in exchange for a generous reward.

These are the cruel rules of the iron game, and this will also be the final value of King Balon's daughter in the eyes of others.

Asha slowly loosened her clenched fists, looked at Green firmly, and said, "I want to take back my Seastone position. If I want your support, what price will I have to pay?"

"The price..." Green murmured, stared at Asha for a while, and then slowly said: "In my eyes, those who claim to be kings now are all rebels."

Then, after leaving the chair, Green stood upright in front of Asha, with his hands behind his back, looking down at her in a condescending manner.

His voice was slightly cold: "Perhaps you are of incomparable value, but looking at the entire seven countries, there is still room to help you... I am the only one for the time being. In your current difficult situation, without external support, , you will become worthless, so it’s not what you have to give me, but what you can use in exchange for my support, Miss Kraken.”

After speaking, Green left without waiting for Asha's response, leaving her sitting there alone.

…………

In the spacious Duke's tent, Brienne was clearing away the dishes in an orderly manner.

At this moment, Mengton and Ange walked in side by side.

Green put down the towel after wiping his hands, glanced at them, and asked, "How is she?"

Sir Angey shrugged: "After you left, Miss Greyjoy became angry and laughed at other times..."

He pointed to his head: "I suspect she has a problem here."

Sir Monton added innocently: "She also snickered, I saw it, my lord."

Sir Brienne, who was holding the dinner plate, hesitated and said, "Pirates...are not normal."

Seeing their eyes suddenly focused, she lowered her eyes, paused, and explained: "There are only waves and blood in their lives, and they may die at any time, so... they... this is what I learned from me. Heard it from my father’s mouth.”

She was still very young at that time, and her father was discussing with the guests why there was no good music in the Iron Islands. Renly was also present at that time, and she couldn't help but listen carefully to what they said.

Seeing Brienne standing motionless, Green couldn't help but smile, waved his hand, and said: "Thank you for your advice, go get to work, Sir."

Brienne raised her clear blue eyes and glanced at Green, then nodded slightly and took steps towards the tent door.

Sir Angay glanced at Brienne's back and whispered to Menton: "Does she look like the ruthless knight in the ballad?"

Mengton blinked his eyes in a daze and said in a naive voice: "She just doesn't like to talk. She's a very nice person."

Sir Angai shrugged his shoulders and said, "She is still very powerful."

At this time, Green's slightly disgusted voice came over: "You two should go out too."

"As you command, Lord Green."

"hey-hey."

When Brienne returned to the tent, several bachelors came in with her. They were a temporary advisory group formed by Lord Green to handle the complicated government affairs in the riverlands.

Today’s first topic is Haijiang City.

"Lord Green, this is a letter written by Lord Jason Mallister."

Green took the letter and said, "How many troops and ships are there in Haijiang City?"

An old bachelor glanced at the other bachelors, thought for a moment, and said, "Lord Green, we estimate that they have at least four thousand soldiers and more than thirty ships."

Green nodded slightly as he read the letter of allegiance from Haijiang City. After reading the letter, he reached out and pulled out a blank piece of parchment.

He picked up the quill and dipped it in ink, frowned for a while, and said: "Write a letter to Jason Mallister for me, ordering him to do his best to assist Sir Martyr Baker (the retainer of the knight Mason). The eldest son (Chapter 420) will attack Twin River City. The time... is set to be one month later. Tell him... Almost all the troops in Twin River City are under Riverrun City. If they successfully attack Twin River City..."

Green thought for a while and then said: "I will reward him with half of the property in Twin River City."

"As commanded."

The quill waved on the parchment, making a subtle rustling sound. Green quickly wrote the troop deployment order, and stamped it with the swamp marigold seal with a bang.

After the ordering officer took away the troop deployment order, Green leaned back in his chair and said, "Next topic."

"My lord, Archbishop Zari has distributed free bread to the people in Harrenhal. He has collected more than a thousand refugees. It is said that he claimed that the gods in heaven have given guidance during his devout prayers, claiming to be the Seven Gods in the mortal world. pioneer."

"Yes, according to the intelligence...Archbishop Zari locked himself in the church of Harrenhal and prayed in seclusion for seven days and seven nights. During this period, he only used bread and water."

A short scholar who was bald at a young age said: "It is rumored that many bishops of the Seven Gods praise him as the guardian of the Order of the Seven Gods, and some people even call him the savior of the church."

"We speculate that if this continues, the Church of the Seven Gods is likely to suffer an irreparable split."

Green took the wine glass handed over by Brienne, took a sip of summer red, and said, "Any news on Rose's bread?"

The bachelors sitting on both sides of the long table glanced at each other. The old bachelor shook his head slightly and said: "There is no specific news yet. Lord Green, the destination of Rose Bread seems to be still in King's Landing."

A middle-aged bachelor hesitated for a moment and said, "Perhaps, the Ironborn's harassment of the Reach will affect the number of rosebreads in the future."

What are little roses waiting for?

Green tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair, looked at the old maester, and said: "Maester Arlando, in my name, formally request food aid from Tommen I on my behalf, stamp it with the coat of arms of the Duke of the Eagle's Nest, and sign it. …The Rescuers of the Riverlands.”

Bachelor Arlando's student necklace jingled softly. He bowed slightly and said, "As you command, my lord."

Green nodded, glanced at everyone present, and said slowly: "Let the monks handle the monks' matters themselves. Regarding Archbishop Zari's actions at Harrenhal, we will only keep an eye on it."

After a pause, he added: "Next, we will discuss the farmland issues in the Riverlands."

…………

In the afternoon, the training ground next to the Red Fork River at Camp Kleb.

"Hehehe, don't worry, the material is very stable."

Amid President Haring's sinister laughter, the two soldiers laboriously and carefully carried a large clay pot to a place filled with stones.

After the preparations were completed, President Harlem came to Green's side like a trot, took a breath, showed a flattering smile, and said: "Sir, everything is ready, let it be hit hard... Hehe... …and you’ll be able to enjoy the fireworks show.”

"An Gai, it's up to you."

Upon hearing the lord's order, Sir Angai drew an arrow from his quiver, then fully loaded the bow string, and with a whoosh, the arrow flew out rapidly.

However, the arrows only made a "ding" sound when they hit two clay pots as big as human heads.

"A strong impact is needed...According to the request of the adults...hehe...the wise man thickened the thickness of the clay pot to ensure the safety of the trebuchet."

"Very good." Green nodded slightly, paused, turned his head, and said, "Mengton, try hitting it with your war hammer."

Mengton nodded naively, and then... He took a few steps, his fat body covered in plate armor like a moving fortress.

He bent his legs slightly and raised the war hammer in his hand high.

After a pause, like a roar from a ferocious beast, his thick arm suddenly swung forward, the war hammer cut through the air and hit the clay pot hard.

The jar was broken by the war hammer, and a dazzling green light flashed.

Boom——The loud noise seemed to tear the air.

Stones flew everywhere, green flames spurted out instantly, and the strange green color swayed and danced in the air.

The green fire was like a raging torrent, spreading at an alarming speed, as if it was going to swallow everything.

Flames and smoke intertwined, exuding the smell of strangers, and there... formed a terrifying scene.

Green's voice broke the silent atmosphere: "Okay, well done, President Harlem."

Hearing this, President Harlem rubbed his hands in a flattering manner: "Your satisfaction is our guild's greatest honor."

Green took a step forward. He reached out and patted President Harlem who was walking beside him, and said, "I'll help you help the soldiers tomorrow to deliver the first batch of 'Big Fruit' to Riverrun."

"This is still my honor, hehe, it's a very, very honor."

Green glanced into the distance and said: "President Harlem, please stay and attend the small banquet tonight, so that my vassals and knights can celebrate the outstanding contributions of the Alchemist Guild."

night.

The moonlight was like water, and Camp Kleb next to the Red Fork River was immersed in a jubilant atmosphere.

In the center of the camp, a blazing bonfire danced, intertwined with the cold moonlight.

The long wooden table was filled with sumptuous food and wine. The main course of the dinner was golden and crispy trout.

Under the moonlight, the musicians played cheerful music, and the melodious melody floated in the night sky.

The banquet is coming to an end, and President Harlem, who has been flattering repeatedly from the beginning, is lying on the table, occasionally muttering: "City... despicable... villain..."

Amidst the laughter, Sir Ange strode through the crowd and came to the main table. He bent down and whispered a few words in Green's ear.

At this time, President Harlem changed his posture and muttered: "The wise man...reappears..."

Green glanced at him and said, "Take her to my tent. I'll be there in a moment."

Duke's tent.

Asha Greyjoy walked back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back, while Ser Anguy stood not far away, watching his every move.

"Sir, don't be nervous. Since your lord asked you to bring me here, it means that there is no secret in this place."

Asha paused, moved her shoulders, and said, "I still prefer pants to skirts."

She moved her feet: "Boots are more comfortable than sandals."

Ser Anguy pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "My noble lady, there are no other women in the barracks. The clothes you changed into are the spoils sent by the robbers."

"I am not the only woman here."

Asha's eyes moved slightly, and she moved towards the table covered with maps. Moving his feet, he said, "I heard that Duke Crabbe doesn't like robbers."

Ange shrugged: "My companions love them to death, and their heads can be exchanged for honor."

Asha laughed out loud: "You are quite humorous."

She stood in front of the table, lowered her head to look at the map, and said, "Humorous man, where are you from? You don't look like someone from the Green Land."

"Mermaid Port." Sir Ange raised his chin proudly, and added in his heart: Yes, he was reborn there, and he has long been a pure Crab Claw Peninsular.

"It is said that there is a wealthy port there..." Asha's finger quickly pointed at the location of Mermaid Port after her eyes swept across the map.

Not long after, there was movement in the direction of the tent door.

"Miss Greyjoy, good night."

Green entered the tent, Brienne helped him take off his cloak, and then left the tent with Ange.

Seeing that they were the only two left, Asha smiled and said, "I really didn't expect to be alone with you tonight."

"This shows that you are gradually gaining my trust." Green said as he came to the wine cabinet, picked up the wine pot and poured two glasses of wine.

Picking up the wine glass, Green handed one of the glasses to Asha and said, "After seeing too many power transactions, the knight's chivalry is easily shaken."

Asha took the wine glass, smiled and said, "If the heart is firm enough, it will never waver."

"Maybe, but I am not interested in testing this kind of thing." Green said as he sat down on the folding chair next to the brazier.

After a pause, Asha suddenly smiled and said, "Duke Crabbe, what surprised me most was the many guards who were almost inseparable from you. I have never seen any lord who has so many people protecting him at any time."

Green took a sip of wine and said, "You should have heard how Robb and Tywin died. I learned a lesson from their experiences."

Asha raised her eyebrows: "I heard more that you are one of the most powerful knights in the Green Land."

Green spread his hands: "I am good at archery and lance. If I am assassinated, they are not enough for me to deal with it calmly."

After a pause, he looked at her: "Have you thought of a way to deal with the one-eyed sea monster?"