Chapter 0568: The Iron Throne is declared in the North
"The Mountain saved Sansa Stark. Robb said, in a calm tone.
"Help?" Roselyn's tone couldn't hide her suspicion, "since he's saving people, he should send Sansa back to the North, that's the way to save it." But the Magic Mountain actually married Sansa to Renard Westerling. Did they ever have a wedding?"
Robb doesn't know if Sansa ever had a wedding!
"Of course, the mountain has a selfish side, and he wants to get the support of the North in his time of need through his marriage to Sansa. ”
"Did he inform us beforehand? Sansa's marriage is a big deal. She needs at least a formal wedding, at least one family member, and Sansa is His Majesty's own sister!"
Sansa Stark's younger sister to the King of the North and the eldest daughter of Duke Eddard Stark, of course, her status is different from that of Xiaomin!
"I can't know more about Sansa just yet. Robb pondered, "I think I should gather my vassals, send out the militia, and help Uncle Edmure get back to the Riverlands first." ”
"Is Magic Mountain's words credible?" Roselyn's suspicion was evident in her tone, "Will he ambush us?"
In the Battle of the Green Fork River, the Magic Mountain defeated the five layers of northern defenses and scared Luthbolton away. He didn't have a good impression in the hearts of the people of the North.
"Credible!" Robb didn't hesitate in his heart. Robb thought of the Magic Mountain to save his father and sister, and also helped the people of the North to predict the secret of the 'Blood Wedding' designed by Wald Frey, Duke Tywin, and Lustbolton in advance, so that Robb and Ed prepared in advance and won the battle of the Blood Wedding, in this sense, the Magic Mountain actually saved the entire North.
This is an indelible kindness, a kindness greater than the sky, and the entire northern realm is owed to the Magic Mountain. The catastrophe of the Stark family was resolved by the Demon Mountain.
Now that the Magic Mountain has raised an army to attack King's Landing, he wants the north to return the favor, and he needs the support and support of the people of the north. This solidarity and support is also very simple, all it takes is a gesture from the Northerners, a declaration of war threat to King's Landing, and a bluff of troops.
Robb himself has never met the Magic Mountain, and he has never had a good impression of the Magic Mountain, but he deeply cherishes the life-saving grace of the Magic Mountain, and decides to do what the Magic Mountain says, not only to help his uncle Edmu, but also to repay a little bit of the Magic Mountain's deep kindness.
The people of the north have clear grievances! Ed and Robb are even more exemplary!
Magic Mountain once rescued Eddard Stark from the dungeon of the Red Keep, and afterwards, Catelyn Tully, who calmed down, was grateful, thinking that the purpose of Magic Mountain was definitely not to help others, nor was it justice or justice, because Magic Mountain was not a person who helped others, he was the first evil of the Seven Kingdoms.
But Robb and Eddard both believe that the Magic Mountain's life-saving grace cannot be erased, and no matter what the Magic Mountain's personal intentions are, the Stark family must firmly remember this kindness.
As for Sansa's wedding, Robb knows that his father has promised the Magic Mountain to marry, whether it is him, Sansa or Arya, who is now unknown to life and death, as long as the Magic Mountain proposes it, Ed will do his best to do it. In this sense, Magic Mountain's marriage of Sansa to Renard Westerling is not excessive, nor is it evil.
Westerling in Crag Rock is an ancient noble nobility, as old as the Starks. The mountain married Sansa to Westerling, and he married the eldest daughter of the Westerling family as his wife, a marriage that had already linked Stark in the north to Clegane in the west.
The two sides became very close relatives!
The Mountain married Sansa to the Westerlings than Duke Tywin forced Sansa to marry the little demon Tyrion Lannister. It's just that how the Mountain rescued Sansa from the Red Keep is another secret that the Stark family didn't know.
Sansa is in the West, and the Mountain has written to Eddard Stark to tell him that the only people who know this secret are Eddard, Catelyn, and Robb, and that these are secrets of life and death that no one else can know. Sansa is the family of the Duke of the North and the King of the North, and is the most desired hostage of the Lannisters, and whoever gets hold of Sansa can threaten the Stark family in the North and order them to pay a heavy price.
Roselyn doesn't trust the Magic Mountain, this is normal, the nobles of the Seven Kingdoms, almost no one will trust the Magic Mountain, the Magic Mountain is famous, but it's a pity that it's notorious.
Judging from the reaction of the pure Roselyn, the notoriety of the Magic Mountain is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people!
Robb didn't tell Lady Roselyn many secrets about the Magic Mountain, and only Robb, Eddard, and Caitlyn knew about the Mountain's kindness to the people of the North. Eventually, the Magic Mountain rescued Arya and instructed her to go to the Black and White Academy on the Isle of the Gods in Braavos to train and become a top assassin, and only the Magic Mountain and Arya knew about these things.
All mortals have death, and all mortals must be worshipped!
A few years later, when Arya reappeared on Westeros, the top Black and White Academy-trained Assassin was almost no match for her.
Roselyn Frey has two brother Frey guards around her, dozens of Frey family knights in the north, and more than a thousand Frey family soldiers. Roselyn and Frey's brothers are very close, and once she knows the secret, there is a possibility that she will tell it intentionally or unintentionally.
A lot of secrets, not maliciously leaked. And the foolproof way is to be completely unaware.
Northerners Eddard, Robb, and Caitlin are all tight-lipped!
Although all the letters from the Magic Mountain were passed through Master Lewyn, Master Lewyn adhered to the rules of the Bachelor and was loyal to the Stark family, and never skillfully opened the letters from the Magic Mountain to peek into the secrets beforehand.
As long as Stark doesn't say it, Maester Lewyn is also tight-lipped about it, and he won't tell anyone about the letters exchanged between the Magic Mountain and the Stark family, and as long as the king and the Duke don't take the initiative to discuss things about the Magic Mountain, Maester Lewyn will never ask.
A few days later, King's Landing, the Red Keep, the Throne Room.
Prime Minister Kevon presided over the meeting of the Imperial Ministers.
The door of the important ministers' meeting was gently pushed open, and an old man in a white robe slowly came in, he was a great power teacher. Cobain walked slowly, sat down gently, and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry, Prime Minister, my lords, I'm late." ”
"It's not too late, Master Guoshi. Kai Feng said lightly, his face was like iron.
"There are two other big men who haven't come!" said the Duke of Mace, the Minister of Justice, raising his voice, his voice full of displeasure. The title of the big man is also full of irony,
Captain of the Kingsguard, Cyphazard Knight of the Hundred Flowers, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and let out a pleasant sound: "The Minister of Intelligence, Bernick Rigan, and the Minister of the Sea, Wagnagar, have been delayed in their meetings recently, so we don't need to wait for the two of them." ”
"Wait a little longer!" said Kevon. He's pretty calm.
Commander-in-Chief of the garrison, Bron, said: "My lords, the Minister of Intelligence and the Minister of the Sea may not be here at all today. ”
"Why?" asked Mace, his voice even more disgruntled.
Everyone's eyes were on the commander-in-chief of the garrison, Blonn.
The national teacher Koben was even more surprised.
"I was patrolling the city walls early this morning, and I saw Lord Bernie and Master Wagner go out of the mud gate together to the docks of the Royal Navy fleet. A centurion patrolling the waterfront road told me afterwards that he had met Lord Bernie and Master Wagner on the docks, and that the centurion had politely invited Lord Ambernie and Master Wagner, and Master Bernie told him that he would go out to sea today to see the scenery and would not return until tomorrow. ”
Prime Minister Kevon listened, with no expression on his face.
"Your Excellency, your meeting of the Provisional Imperial Ministers was indeed a bit sudden. The Duke of Metz said lazily, in a playful tone.
"This in itself is a temporary emergency. Kevon said lightly, "Since Bernie and Master Wagner have gone to sea, let's have a meeting." ”
Kaivon took out a secret letter and placed it on the table: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a declaration of war from the North. ”
"War has been declared on the North!" Duke Mace's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Yes, war has been declared in the North. Kevon's tone was light, heavy and cold hidden in his eyes.
Grand Master Coben stretched out his hand to pick up the letter and read it, and said in a tone of disbelief: "King Robb has already declared his independence, but he wants to take back the Iron Throne for Shireen Baratheon, which feels strange." ”
"The benefit must be Shirin's Baratheon, who fled to the north, who promised the Stark family great benefits. Loras Tyrell said.
"Is there a greater good than independence?" Bachelor Coben disagreed, "The Stark of the North has already set himself up as king, but he is still coming to attack the Iron Throne, his motive is either to revenge himself, or to strike first, because if he doesn't come to fight us, we will also fight him after we have eased up and complete the unification." ”
When Eddard Stark was Prime Minister in King's Landing, all but himself and his two daughters were killed by the Lannisters, which was a blood feud between the two families. Later, the war between the north and the west also stemmed from this incident. Of course, the real trigger for the war was Littlefinger instructing Lysa Tully to frame her husband Jon Arryn for the West's murder, Prime Minister Jon Arryn, and Littlefinger himself and framed the Little Devil with the intention of murdering Bran Stark.
"It's probably Stark himself who covets the Iron Throne!" Loras, the Knight of the Hundred Flowers, made a new guess, "Eddard Stark may not want to be king, but Robb Stark is a young hero, who once led his troops to sweep through the West, and no one can beat him, and he is a little ambitious, who can tell clearly." ”
"Isn't it rumored that there are strange ghosts in the north?" said Master Coben slowly, "After Shireen Baratheon was driven out of Dragonstone Island by the Demon Mountain, she sailed to the East Sea of the Desperate Wall, and now the remnants of Dragonstone Island are living in the military fortress of the Desperate Wall, and it is said that they fought against the Strangers together with the Night's Watch. Eddard Stark also led some of his Northerners to the Great Wall of Desperation to support the Night's Watch. When Ser Jaime Lannister returns, the North still hopes to have the support of the Iron Throne, hoping to put aside their hatred and fight the Wraiths together, and Stark asks for money, food, and soldiers. Sir Jaime himself had seen the Wraiths with his own eyes, and it was impossible for the Northerners to deal with them and send troops to attack King's Landing, they did not have such great strength. ”
"As soon as Randolph Tali withdrew his troops from the Riverlands, the northern border issued a declaration of war, and the northerners had a good time. Duke Metz looked at Prime Minister Kevon, who was silent.
"Whether the matter of sending troops from the north to the south is true or not, we must take it seriously. "We may need the Minister of War, Moshan, to return to the Imperial Council table. When the Magic Mountain returns, we can send him to fight the Northerners. Cobain looked at Kevon, "Prime Minister, instead of fighting against the Magic Mountain, it is better to send him to sweep away the enemies of the kingdom, Dorne in the south, Stark in the north, the magic mountain is the best knife to use." If this knife is dulled while attacking the enemy, we will have nothing to lose. When the time comes, there is no need for a dull knife, just put it in the scabbard. ”
"Great idea!" said Commander-in-Chief Blonn.
"What if the Magic Mountain refuses to sit down and negotiate. Prime Minister Kevon said lightly.
"No one will refuse to reconcile, he just doesn't want to negotiate with the Prime Minister, but the Magic Mountain listens to Queen Cersei. As long as the Queen Mother Cersei returns, the Magic Mountain will have to sit down and negotiate with us, instead of meeting each other. Cobain affirmed.
Iron Guard Captain Loras's finger tapped on the table again: "Prime Minister, I heard rumors that the rebellious Crow-Eyed Eulen has arrived in King's Landing and has been protected by the Prime Minister, I wonder if it's true?"
Kai Feng stared at the Knight of the Hundred Flowers: "The crow has come to surrender to King Toman and submit to the royal family, and the Iron Islands of rebellion no longer exist, which is conducive to the unification of the kingdom." A soldier with a lot of experience in naval warfare, he can use it for our royal family. ”
"Crow-Eyed Eulun invaded the Western Territory, fought with the Magic Mountain, and was defeated by the Magic Mountain, I think we might as well hand over the Crow-Eyed Eulun to the Magic Mountain, appease the anger of the Magic Mountain, and then order him to go north to attack the North, so that we ourselves can avoid a war with the Magic Mountain. Cobain said cautiously, "Ladies and gentlemen, among the soldiers of the garrison, no one wants to fight against the Magic Mountain. Although Randolph Tali is invincible, it is difficult for him to easily defeat the Magic Mountain. It is the most cost-effective way for us to hand over Crow's Eyes in exchange for the rest of the Magic Mountain. ”
Commander-in-Chief Blonn expressed his agreement with the idea of the Great Brother!
Loras, the Knight of the Hundred Flowers, also nodded in agreement!
The Minister of Justice, Duke Metz, also nodded in approval!
The four royal ministers looked at Prime Minister Kaivon together.
Prime Minister Kai Feng glanced at the four of them silently, and said slowly: "The target of the Magic Mountain is not Crow's Eye, but me. He wants to come to King's Landing and kill me, ladies and gentlemen. ”
Coben said earnestly: "Prime Minister, the reason why the Magic Mountain has raised an army to attack King's Landing is to accuse the Prime Minister of colluding with the Iron Islands to attack the Western Frontier against the thieves and Crow's Eyes, and the people of King's Landing have heard that the Prime Minister wants to use the Sword of Crow's Eye to kill the Magic Mountain and destroy his Clegon Legion. If the Prime Minister handed over the thief Crow-Eyed Euron, and raised an army to attack the remnants of the Crow-Eye soldiers in the Dragon's Lair Hill, and beheaded all of them, he would naturally wash away his own stain and prove the Prime Minister's innocence. The Magic Mountain has no reason to attack the Prime Minister, does he dare to continue to attack King's Landing? Of course he won't, the Magic Mountain is not trying to rebel. His banner reads Eternal Allegiance to Toman Baratheon I, and if he rebels, his soldiers will rise up against him. ”
"If he dares to rebel, the nobles of the royal realm, the people of the West, the legions of the Riverlands, and the legions of the Stormlands will all rise up against him. Duke Metz said categorically.
"I am the Prime Minister, and the Magic Mountain cannot raise troops to threaten me based on speculation. ”
"My lord, it is a fact that Raveneye has attacked the West, and Count Ode of Lannisport has also died because of the war provoked by Raveneye. Cobain said slowly, "Hand over Raven's Eye, kill the Iron Seed and pirates who came to Crow's Eye, and defuse this civil war crisis, for now, this is the best way." ”
"Prime Minister, whether or not the North will send troops south, we all need the Magic Mountain and his legions. Mace said, "I support Master Coben's opinion to kill Raveneye Eulon, and kill all the Iron and Pirates in the Dragon's Lair. ”
"Yes, the iron is not credible, not a single one is left, all of them are killed. Loras said angrily, "I am willing to be the vanguard of the attack on the Dragon's Lair Hills. ”
The Iron Race's Iron Fleet has ravaged the Riverlands, a hatred buried deep in the Tyrell Islands.
"Kill Croweye and his legion, and the Iron Islands will surely rebel again, and will not be submitted. ”
"Then send the Magic Mountain to conquer the Iron Islands!" said Maester Coben.
If the Magic Mountain still insists on attacking the city, the soldiers of the Riverbend Land will definitely stand on the side of the Prime Minister and fight to the death against the Magic Mountain. Duke Metz said.
Cobain, Metz, Bron, and Loras looked at Prime Minister Kaivon together, waiting for him to make a statement!