The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

After some conversation, Green gained a better understanding of Davos Seaworth.

Davos is a very serious person.

Because of this personality, the sons who grew up under the guidance of Davos' words and deeds are all talents in the royal fleet.

Also, Davos admires Lord Stannis very much. This is something that goes beyond loyalty from the bottom of his heart.

Green listened to Davos's words with a gentle face, his heart turning.

Davos himself has no idea what to do now, and Green is plotting against Davos' sons.

Petyr Baelish had given him three ships and sailors, and Green would give them due credit, but Green would not give them all to a man who had just surrendered.

The sea is not land, and trust is not laissez-faire. Excessive laissez-faire will only breed unreasonable ambition.

Although the fleet is small, it still needs to reasonably restrain each other, establish a certain balance, and maintain loyalty to Kleb.

The original manpower is definitely not enough, Green also needs to recruit enough sailors for three ships.

Sailors can be replenished from Mermaid Port. In addition to sailors, Green also needs to arrange a fleet "deputy commander" with reliable character.

If you want to achieve your goal, Green will need to do some work.

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Green nodded slightly and said: "Sir Davos, I am honored to be invited by Duke Stannis. In about ten days, I will go to Essos due to political affairs in the Red Keep. By then, if I go to Dragonstone Is the time allowed to meet Lord Stannis on the island?"

Davos's tone was calm: "Earl Green, Lord Stannis is diligent. In addition to patrolling the fleet, he will sit at Dragonstone Castle to handle government affairs. Duke Stannis has just finished his inspection, and Dragonstone welcomes you at any time."

Green first touched his chest to thank him, and then said: "My Mermaid Port is about to establish a convoy fleet, so I would like to take this opportunity to ask for more advice from Lord Stannis."

The conscientious Davos asked: "Oh? Are you escorting the caravan?"

"Yes, Sir. There is a royal fleet in Blackwater Bay. We never worry about the safety of merchant ships. I am preparing in advance for the trade in Essos."

Davos agreed: "It would be more sensitive if the royal fleet appears there. Merchant ships need their own fleet escort."

Green shrugged and said: "After going deeper, I realized how difficult it is to build a fleet. If it weren't for Lord Petyr's help, I almost gave up."

Davos's heart moved and he asked: "Minister of Finance?"

Green nodded slightly and said: "Yes, with his help, I will recruit a small group of maritime mercenaries. My three battleships can finally sail out of the port."

Davos said in a sincere tone: "There are different lands on the sea and they are separated by the sea. You need to be patient enough."

Green nodded: "Yes, the sea is full of distrust. Thanks to Sir for his kind words, I can only be patient now."

After a pause, Green continued: "It is precisely because of the distrust and belief in my sincerity that I will eventually find a reliable fleet commander."

Davos nodded and said: "The gods will bless every sincere person!"

Green humbly asked Davos some fleet-related questions, and Davos patiently answered Green's questions.

Green also revealed a slightly ambitious fleet plan... a Kleb fleet with ten battleships.

Before I knew it, the night was already deep.

Davos stood up and said goodbye to Green.

For those who admire him, Green never hesitates to praise him: "Sir Davos, I am very happy tonight. I have gained a lot from your kind words. Your ability is admirable, and your character is even more admirable."

Davos maintained his usual humility: "Earl Green, I am just an illiterate captain."

Green said goodbye to Davos reluctantly, and made an appointment to visit Davos again three months later to continue asking for advice on the fleet.

Davos also responded to Green's enthusiasm and offered to take Green to visit his pride, the battleship Black Bess.

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After sending Davos away, Green came to the small hall again.

Green likes the wide view of the small hall. Although it is not private enough, his clan soldiers are the best protective wall.

Green sat at the table and asked the maid to light a few more candles.

Green spread the finely cut parchment on the table and picked up the quill.

The candlelight flickered, and Green began to write.

The final attitude of Queen Cersei Lannister was finally confirmed today, and Green can safely write to the Duke of Highgarden.

If today's outcome is the breakdown of his relationship with Queen Cersei... Green can only think of another way to continue to promote Duke Mace Tyrell as prime minister.

At that time, Boss Cersei will no longer care about what Green and Highgarden promised, what consequences it will bring, and what impact they will receive.

Kill or bury, if Cersei could think of this, she wouldn't be Cersei.

The Everlasting Golden Rose is a very united family.

There is no remedy, and Golden Rose feels that she has been deceived. She will never tolerate it even for the sake of face. Green is the first to bear the brunt.

In order to cope with the worst situation, Green even thought about going to Winterfell in the north in person.

In short, Green has already prepared various countermeasures.

After writing the letter to the Duke of Metz, Green leaned on the back of his chair and rubbed his temples.

Fortunately, I finally managed to appease Queen Cersei today.

Although things have had twists and turns, they have not become an unmanageable situation. Green will continue to push forward according to the original plan. The first stage will be chaotic but not chaotic.

At this time, Green was thinking about Queen Cersei.

Through today's events, Green discovered that his weight in Cersei's heart was much heavier than she had imagined.

Apart from the Lannister clan, he should be the person with a foreign surname that Cersei trusts the most.

Therefore, Green dare not underestimate Cersei's desire for control.

What Green wanted was still the initiative to disembark at any time... He felt that the armor had failed, and he needed to prepare another shield besides James.

Green reached for another blank piece of parchment, a second letter addressed to Little Miss Rose of Highgarden.

Don't let Green roll alone, let everyone get busy!

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The next day, the Government Affairs Office of the Red Fort.

Green saw Varys, whose head was as bald as an egg.

Varys has a plump figure, wearing a loose purple silk robe, a vest sewn with gold thread, and soft velvet slippers with a pointed front and wide back.

Green smelled lilacs on Varys.

Green caressed his chest and said, "Good day, Lord Varys. I have never thanked you for your help. I will definitely keep your kindness in my heart."

Varys held his hands together and nodded: "Good morning, Earl Green, I just did it casually. It makes me happy that you can be entrusted with important tasks by both the king and the prime minister."

There was helplessness in Green's tone: "I wish this kind of important responsibility did not fall on me."

Varys claimed that he was born in Lys, one of the nine free trade cities of Essos, and was once a slave.

In Pentos, Varys befriended an assassin named Illyrio Mopatis, and the two started a new career.

[Illyrio Mopatis is the current governor of Pentos and takes in the Targaryen brothers and sisters]

Varys stole items from pickpockets, and Illyrio returned them to their owners in exchange for payment.

Varys soon realized that the value of intelligence was far greater than gold and gems. He bought some orphans and began to train a team dedicated to collecting intelligence.

The collection of intelligence has made Varys and Illyrio's wealth exponentially greater than before, and Varys has become famous, or even infamous.

Varys's special talent spread across the Narrow Sea to the ears of the then King of Westeros, who happened to not trust anyone.

Varys took up the position of head of intelligence in the Red Keep of Aerys II (Mad King).

After the Reaver's War, Varys served King Robert instead and continued to serve as Chief of Intelligence.

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Varys smiled and said: "Earl Green, with the ability you have shown, three years is more than enough."

Green raised his eyebrows and said: "Lord Varys, I am more suitable for the battlefield. When it comes to finding people, everyone knows that no one is better at it than you."

Varys nodded and said, "This is exactly why we meet."

"oh?"

Faced with Green's doubts, Wallis first gently asked Green to sit down, and then said, "They should be in Pentos now."

Varys looked serious and lowered his voice when speaking.

Green, the time traveler, is naturally capable of restraining the intelligence leader Varys. His specious intelligence cannot influence Green.

Green naturally chose to retain his advantages. ,

Green also lowered his voice and said: "Lord Wallis, you are worthy of being an important minister of the imperial court, but I would like to ask, I noticed that you used the word "should", what do you mean?"

A smile reappeared on Varys's face, he nodded his chin slightly and said: "Earl Green, you are keen enough that Queen Cersei can trust you... She has good reasons. I can find out the child when you take over the important task. The dragon’s whereabouts are naturally good news.”

Green spread his hands and said: "Good news must be accompanied by bad news. Lord Varys, please tell the truth."

Wallis was slightly stunned, then chuckled for a while, and said, "It seems that Huiquan from Crab Claw Peninsula loves you. Maybe it's my lack of knowledge. You are a rare smart person."

Faced with Wallis's compliments, Green expressed his gratitude modestly.

Varys suppressed some of his smile and suddenly said: "They are now living in the house provided by Governor Pentos and are under the protection of Governor Pentos."

Green frowned slightly and said, "Governor?"

Varys nodded and said: "Illyrio Mopatis, Governor of Pentos. I had a friendship with him, but I have been in Westeros for more than ten years..."

As he spoke, Wallis shook his head, sighed, and continued: "The current situation is very embarrassing. If it were me, I would have to wait for the young dragon to leave the sanctuary on its own initiative. After all, it is a Free Trade City."

Green pinched his chin and comforted him: "Lord Varys, everyone actually understands your difficulty. They are just not good at expressing it, including me."

Green's words made Wallis' smile deepen.

After a pause, Green asked: "How many soldiers do Pentos have?"

Looking at Green who was a little eager to try, Varys's smile froze for a moment.

Wallis tentatively said: "Count Green, what are you doing?"

Green's eyes were shining: "Lord Varys, His Majesty the King has given me enough golden dragons. If you can help me get a map and add my soldiers, I am confident that the raid will be successful."

Want to use weapons directly? Wallis secretly observed that he was not joking.

Although Wallis was surprised by Green's response, his mind was calm enough and he did not show any abnormality.

Varys can even think that maybe this is the reason why Queen Cersei likes Green.

The original plan needs to be slightly changed... Varys is a person who thrives on conspiracy and power, and has quietly prepared a countermeasure.

Wallis sighed: "I have to admire the king and the prime minister for their talent. They always have a bright eye. You deserve their trust."

Green muttered silently, but.

Varys's tone was sincere: "However, I still want to be selfish for a moment, think about you first, and put your safety first. I believe that with the combat power of your soldiers, your plan is likely to be successful." success."

Green looked puzzled and said: "Lord Varys, actually I have been wanting to ask you. I can feel your kindness. Although I am grateful to you, it also confuses me."

"Seeing you always reminds me of the war more than ten years ago... Prince Rhaegar has died in the battle. Those who were beholden to Prince Rhaegar were the first, followed by everyone who chose to kneel down and surrender.

Only the taciturn people of the Crab Claw Peninsula were still unwilling to surrender. They fought to the last moment and defended their loyalty. Loyalty is honor.

I also failed to perform my duties well. I advised His Majesty Aerys (Mad King) that the Lannister could not be trusted and not to open the city gate to them. As for the result... everyone is now clear.

We are now the Baratheon Dynasty, and we are all loyal to His Majesty Robert. I am just sorry. This has nothing to do with right or wrong, let alone position. I have always had sympathy for the loyal old ministers because I admire their character. Sympathy is not Pitiful.

You are their descendant, so I will naturally look at you differently. Wherever I can, I am willing to release the little goodwill I have left without asking for anything in return. "

Green's lips moved, his eyes showed gratitude, and he stared at Varys for a while.

Finally, Green lowered his eyes with a heavy expression and sighed deeply.

The atmosphere in the room became solemn for a moment.

After a pause, Green gathered his thoughts and thanked Varys with his chest: "Lord Varys, thank you for your kind heart and your loyalty and fearlessness. The Kleb family will never forget you."

Varys smiled and nodded: "Why is it that in the power games of big men, it is the little people who always suffer the most? Earl Green, if you attack the Governor of Pentos, even if you successfully complete the task, the big men will ruthlessly sacrifice you for the so-called overall situation. Drop, their reasons are sufficient, your behavior is tantamount to undeclared war."

After listening to Wallis's words, Green remained silent, and the look on his face still seemed a little unwilling.

Is this the real Green?

Wallis was also judging in his mind. Based on the intelligence he collected, Green was not an impulsive person.

Which one is the real Green?

Wallis is not eager to judge a person. He deals with all kinds of intelligence every day and knows very well that he cannot subjectively identify a person first, as this will really affect his judgment.

The human heart is unpredictable, everything changes, and nothing is fixed forever.

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Green's tone was helpless: "Lord Varys, I can't think of any other good solution for the time being. I thought three years was enough. I have to admit that I made things simple."

Wallis said patiently: "Count Green, you have actually ignored the most important issue."

Green's eyebrows raised: "Please tell me frankly."

Wallis stood up slowly, walked to the window and the door, and looked around naturally.

After sitting down again, Wallis stared at Green and said, "Have you ever thought that this is a task that can never be completed?"

Green frowned, seeming to be thinking about the meaning of Varys's words.

Varys leaned forward and spoke in a very heavy tone: "Suppose the Targaryen orphans appear in front of you. Are you sure the sword in your hand can pierce their chests?"

Green was stunned for a moment, opened his mouth, and lowered his eyes with a complicated expression.

The corner of Wallis's mouth curled up for a moment, he looked at Green and said, "I can feel that you are hesitating."

Green stood up and said, "Lord Varys, thank you for your meeting, and thank you even more for your kind words."

After speaking, Green nodded to Wallis and said goodbye, turned around and strode away.

Varys held his hands together, nodded his chin slightly, and stared at Green's leaving back.