The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

After bidding farewell to Green, Samwell took his sister and brother on their way back, and the three siblings laughed together on the way back.

As soon as they returned to Horn Hill Keep, before Samwell and the others had time to tidy up, they were called directly into the study by their father, Lord Randyll Tarly.

This time his father's scolding was more severe than before, and he even wanted to drive Samwell out of Horn Hill.

Samwell was trembling all over. The confidence he had just gained had been ruthlessly shattered.

With a bang, the study door was suddenly pushed open.

Samwell's mother, Melissa Florent, appeared at the door of the study with Tara Tarly and Dickon Tarly.

"That's enough, Lando! I arranged it! Dickon and the others want to go to the tournament. They are still young and need their brother's protection!"

"My eldest son cannot protect his family."

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Jiao Ling Fort.

The clear sky was suddenly covered, the sunlight disappeared without a trace, and the clouds in the sky became lower and lower.

Samwell Tarly looked at the sudden change in weather with hollow eyes and murmured: "It's going to rain."

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The communication between Samwell and Green was a very rare and pleasant time for Samwell.

Samwell had no idea that Green, who had put down his sword, was actually very knowledgeable.

Together they discuss various topics such as history, myths, legends and more.

Green also put forward a point of view that still excites him in retrospect. He said that knowledge is the sharpest blade in the world.

At that point the cowardice in Samwell disappeared.

At that moment, Samwell's face was filled with confidence.

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In the afternoon, while his father was away, Samwell went to see his mother.

Melissa Florent looked at Samwell, who lowered his head and looked away, put down the embroidery in his hand, and comforted: "Sam, it was my mistake that caused you to be blamed by your father. Mom is sorry."

Melissa's gentle voice made Samwell's eyes turn red instantly.

"Sam, believe mom, although dad is strict, he loves you very much."

Samwell looked up at his gentle mother, with tears in his eyes: "Mom, I found the courage, I want to leave Horn Hill."

Melissa exclaimed: "Sam, you..."

Samwell's red eyes were filled with tears, and large crystal tears rolled down his cheeks.

"Mom! I am a coward! But I will make you proud of me!"

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High Garden, Plant Maze.

Last night, at a small banquet, Green chatted and drank with the Duke of Metz all night long.

The dinner ended with the Duke of Metz unconscious.

Green walked in the garden, the scent of roses was fragrant, but what he smelled was the smell of golden dragons.

Green found a shady wooden bench and sat down.

Green stretched and leaned his back on the chair.

Yesterday's banquet was small in scale, but of high standard.

After talking about the matter, it was relatively late. Unfortunately, the Duke of Metz could only call the vassals who were in the castle.

Under the earnest eyes of the Duke of Metz, Green talked about the unknown art of war of the Duke of Metz.

The serious Green is very scary, and with his self-consistent logic, many nobles at the banquet believed Green's words.

The cheerful Duke of Metz kept stroking his beard, and the originally delicately trimmed triangular beard had changed its shape.

There will be a big banquet tonight... Green looked up at the white clouds in the sky, and rubbed his swollen head with his slender fingers.

Although, after a little hard work, Green gained a lot.

After six days of competition in the arena, he earned more than a thousand gold dragons.

Green earned three thousand gold dragons from Little Rose's "consulting fee."

In the morning, Steward Russell reported to Green that he had negotiated a deal to purchase grain from High Court. The price was half sale and half free. High Court would also be responsible for door-to-door delivery.

Thinking of this, Juan Wang Green was instantly full of blood again.

Because of Prime Minister Jon's one-month appointment, Green must leave tomorrow, and tonight he will continue to clear the name of his favorite Duke of Metz.

[That summer, Green put his hands in his pockets and looked around, only to find that there was no opponent]

Thinking of Duke Jon, Green's heart sharpened again, and the title of guardian of the Crab Claw Peninsula could be put on the agenda.

Green knew very well that compared to Joffrey the Great, the canonization during King Robert's time had more gold content and was better recognized by others.

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After an unknown amount of time, Green, who had emptied his mind and closed his eyes to rest, moved his ears.

The voice came from not far behind Green.

Through the voices of their voices, Greene had already guessed the identities of several people. They were Little Rose's pillow companions and maids.

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Meg Tyrell, who was a bit fat, said loudly: "Are you still playing games?"

Maego Tyrell was a member of the Golden Rose branch and loved to play kissing games with her cousins.

Ello Tyrell, who is slender and has lively eyes, said: "Meege, I'm so tired today."

Ello Tyrell is also a member of the Golden Rose family branch.

"Well, I had too much fun last night, and now I just want to sit and do nothing."

The speaker was Menedith Klein from the Klein family.

Arlan Tyrell, who is also a member of the Golden Rose family, said timidly: "Since you are tired, take a rest. Miss Margaery will be busy for a while. Do you want me to play the wooden harp for you?"

Meg Tyrell waved his hand and said, "Okay, Arlan, aren't you tired? Let's sit down and rest for a while."

"Thank you, Maege."

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"Hey, at the banquet yesterday, did you pay attention to the Duke of Metz? I have never seen him so happy."

"Of course I saw it. You can see it if you have eyes."

"Mei Ge, why do you talk like that?"

"Don't be angry anymore, we will definitely play games with you in the afternoon."

"Well, I think it's because of that foreign guest."

"You mean the bard?"

"Bard? Hahaha!"

The sisters laughed together.

“Everyone was attracted to him and he stole the show.”

"As the queen's messenger, his tongue danced all night. I think it was very difficult for him."

"Ello, I know you. You are only tolerant to knights you like."

"Baron Green is from the Crab Claw Peninsula. Some people at yesterday's banquet privately said that the Crab Claw Peninsula are all semi-savage nobles."

"Savage? He doesn't look like him at all!"

"Could his powerful sword skills come from the mysterious power of the savages?"

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"Shh, I heard an amazing secret. I'm just telling you. Remember to keep it a secret."

"Don't worry, sister!"

"Stop pretending, tell me!"

"Duke Metz, may go to King's Landing..."

"Then Lord Renly..."

"Duke Renly? Why did you suddenly mention him? Are you hiding something? Okay, I only give you one chance. Share what you know with your sisters!"

It turns out that there are no secrets in Highgarden!

The corners of Green's lips curled up slightly, and he lay silently on the bench, folded his hands behind his head, closed his eyes, and continued to passively eavesdrop!

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Red Fort, Prime Minister's Tower.

Prime Minister Jon's deteriorating health finally alerted King Robert Baratheon, who was obsessed with hunting, and forced him to return to King's Landing.

Robert stared at the old Lord Jon Arryn leaning on the bed for a while, and laughed roughly: "Jon, you are better than I thought. You look so lively. We can go to the Women's Branch together in the evening. "

When he was young, Robert had a clean face, a tall body and a bold personality. His eyes were clear and charming, just like the dream lover of girls.

After putting on the crown, Robert indulged too much in food and wine, causing him to gain hopeless weight. His waistline became as alarming as his height. He was panting and sweating every time he moved around. Although Robert's double chin was covered by his thick black beard, there was nothing that could cover his round belly and thick dark circles under his eyes.

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"Ha...ahem!"

Jon couldn't help laughing, but his throat tickled and he coughed.

Robert laughed and sat on the edge of the bed.

Jon stopped coughing and said, "You fat man who only sweats!"

"Fat man? Are you talking about me? Jon, how dare you speak to the king like that?"

After saying that, Robert, who had an angry look on his face, couldn't help but laugh again, and continued: "Fuck you, you are always right!"

Robert suppressed the smile on his face and said in a serious tone: "Jon, you need to get well soon. I know very well what kind of a fool I am, as foolish as the Mad King. If you don't assist me, all the people will be dead." God will not forgive me."

Jon shook his head weakly: "You are different from the Mad King. You are much better than him."

Robert didn't know why he suddenly mentioned the Mad King. Thinking of the Mad King, Robert couldn't help but get angry: "All the gods should be damned! I only wanted Lyanna, but you forced me to have a bullshit crown! I only want her." Once you are back in my arms, everything will be the same as before!"

Jon listened quietly to Robert's complaints, although he didn't know how many times he had heard them.

Robert, who seemed to have finished venting, asked with a smile: "Jon, you know that proverb that describes kings and prime ministers, right?"

Jon nodded slightly and replied: "Kings dream, Prime Ministers build dreams."

"A girl I slept with told me that they commoners have a better analogy: the king eats the banquet and the prime minister poops."

After speaking, Robert patted his belly and laughed.

Jon covered his mouth and coughed a few times, then said: "The people know better than us. What they mean is that the king is responsible for enjoying the food, while the prime minister is responsible for serving the king's shit after the meal, and also wiping the king's butt by the way."

Robert laughed again.

"Jon, you are so boring, you are always so serious, but... this time you made me laugh!"

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After a pause, Jon said: "Robert, you have to make plans early and choose a new Hand of the King who can assist you. My body can't last long and I can't give you much time. I can't do it because I'm not prepared. , let you personally govern the country?"

Robert stared at Jon for a while and said in a helpless tone: "You know, I've tried it. Sitting on the Iron Throne and managing national affairs is a thousand times harder than seizing the throne.

Legal arbitration is a tiring thing, and liquidating the treasury is even more troublesome... There are also those endless petitions. I sit on that damn iron chair all day long and listen to them complain about everything. It makes my brain numb and my butt sore.

Everyone wants money as soon as they open their mouth, otherwise they want land or legal arbitration... They are all nonsense, but my ministers are not much better.

They're either confused or they're deliberately lying. I'm surrounded by idiots and sycophants, and it drives you crazy.

Jon, I met the cunning Maester Pycelle before you were here. I told him that if I couldn't cure my Hand, I would smash his head in. He has promised me that he will restore you to health. .

You see, Jon, I am still better suited to governing the country with a warhammer. Therefore, you should rest in peace and recuperate, and leave the trivial matters to others. Although they are idiots, they can still run errands for you. "

Jon shook his head slightly and said, "Ed Stark."

Lao Li stood up: "You are so stubborn."

"Robert...ahem!"

"That's enough, I'll think about it. I have a headache now and I don't want to hear your nagging anymore!"

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Crab Claw Peninsula, Kleb's old land.

Regarding the issue of food pressure, with Green's reply, the people's hearts in Kleib's territory quickly stabilized.

The retainer knight Mason Baker met Per Pili, who was also a retainer knight, and the leader of the Thorn Corps, Emparo, at the new-style Kleb Farm.

The muscular Mason spread his arms and said, "Old man, long time no see!"

Pearl, who has a new scar on his face, hugs Mason.

The result was a clang and tapping of plate armor, very much the warm greeting of Crab Claw Peninsula.

Mason and Per separated their bodies and smiled at Emparuo again: "Welcome, Emparuo!"

Although Emparu is now the leader of the Thorn Corps, he is not a knight. Facing Mason and Pell, his identity is quite different.

Amparo stroked his chest and said, "Good day, Sir Mason."

Amparo leads her Thorn Corps and has proven her strength with her military exploits.

Mason knew in his heart that with the lord's trust in Emparro, Green would be canonized as a knight when the time was right.

The fighting power of the Kleb Spearwives was not weaker than that of men, and with the establishment of the Thorn Corps, which was dominated by spearwives, the reputation of the Klebw Spearwives grew.

In addition, the territory where Kleb belongs has more women than men, which is different from most places in Westeros. To a certain extent, equality between men and women has naturally formed.

We are all brothers fighting together!

Mason smiled and nodded: "Good day, let's go in together. I think you must miss the marigold ale, and I have already prepared it."

The three of them took steps.

Three side by side, from left to right are the 175cm Amparo, the 185cm Masson, and the 195cm Pell.

Three people formed a slash.

While walking, Mason turned his head to look at Pell and suddenly said: "Pell, the new decoration on your face looks good. Isn't it difficult to deal with the counterattack of the mountain savages?"

Mason's words and tone revealed his deep concern for his old friend.

Pell, who knew Ma Sen, heard the deep ridicule in Ma Sen's words.

Pell snorted, turned his head and looked back at Mason, and said coldly: "I heard that you have an adopted son named...Darius?"

Mason snorted: "Old man, don't be jealous, that's Lord Green's trust in our family."

Pell, who always smiles informally, made a strange smile in order to mock his old friend: "Old man, my information is not blocked. I know that this is all the result of your eldest son, Martial."

Mason and Pearl glared at each other.

The two of them were so childish... Emparu quietly slowed down and distanced himself.

inside the house.

Pell drank a full glass of marigold ale in one gulp and put down the glass with a thud.

"Mason, Amparo, I think we can enter the second phase of the eastward plan."

Kleb's plan to advance eastward was divided into two stages.

The first stage is mainly about conquest by force, supplemented by recruitment and surrender.

The message transmission between the mountain savage tribes was lagging behind, and they were not given the opportunity to contact and unite. They took advantage of the opportunity to regain the old territory and quickly defeated the larger savage tribes.

The second stage is mainly about recruiting and surrendering, supplemented by conquest by force.

After conquering the large-scale savage tribes, the remaining tribes are small and medium-sized savage tribes. The trophies obtained from them will not even cover the cost of sending troops.

In fact, according to the custom of the Crab Claw Peninsula, no one will calculate these things. No matter what kind of battle it is, as long as there is a battle to fight, it is enough, and if it can be won, it will be perfect.

Sometimes Mason and Pell don't understand many aspects of Green's arrangements, but as retainer knights, they won't question it and will only execute it.

For the retainer knights who have been loyal to the Kleb family for generations, loyalty is glory.

Ma Sen shrugged: "I have no objection. I am now responsible for the placement of prisoners. For me, the more prisoners there are, the greater my credit will be. Entering the second stage, the number of prisoners will definitely increase. As long as there is no problem with the timing, I Happy to support!”

Pell's eyes moved to Amparo.

"Sir Pell, I have no objection. The Thorn Corps will cooperate with the Survey Corps this time."

Pell nodded calmly, thanking Amparo for his support, and dismissed the meeting!

Recently, the highest-level military meeting in the Kleb Territory ended with Pell, Mason, and Amparo saying something each.

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