Chapter 0794 - New King: Gendry Baratheon I

Before Queen Cersei was captured, Jenny Westerling was invited by Cersei (Arya Stark) to live in Maegar House. After Queen Cersei was thrown into the dungeon, there were no members of the royal family in the Megar Building, and Jenny Westerling became the only royal minister living in the Maegar Building.

Mei Ge Lou, who lost the members of the royal family, needed to be taken care of by the courtiers, and Jane became the only important minister who managed Mei Ge Lou.

In order to avoid suspicion, Moshan still lived in the stone house area where the courtiers lived. Magic Mountain led his generals and guards to a meeting in the throne hall, and he was not with Lady Jenny of Megar Tower.

Jenny Westerling lives in Maegor House, the captain of the royal guard guarding Maegor House is Bronn who finally doesn't worry about Cersei's hunt order, Lady Jenny is surrounded by Brienne of Tarth and Zeri the Bull, two more powerful women than men, and Luke, a young general who leads two centuriens of Clegane to stay in Maegor House.

The royal family's guards, a total of six people, from Baron to Gran, have also turned into the power to protect Megar Tower and Madame Jane Westerling, the acting minister of Meggor Tower.

The serpent is not good without a head, and the kingdom urgently needs to elect a king.

Daenerys Targaryen, who is on Dragonstone, is still waiting for the Magic Mountain to return his intelligence minister, Varys, and his general, Dario, in exchange for a peace deal. Daenerys holds the 50,000 horses that the Magic Mountain craves.

The Magic Mountain and the Crecan legions loyal to him are in dire need of a replenishment of warhorses!

The valley cavalry also needed horses to compensate them.

The war horses from the Dothraki steppes are fat and well-trained, and have more combat power and endurance than the warhorses on the continent of Westeros, but in terms of height and explosive speed, they are inferior to the purebred warhorses of the Crab Claw Peninsula. Compared with the thoroughbred horses of the Crab Claw Peninsula, the war horses of the Dothraki steppe have greater endurance and are better at long-range attacks.

Fifty thousand war horses, this is a powerful military wealth. The Southern Coalition that went north—Jaime's Legion, the Clegon Legion, and the Vale Legion combined—never reached 50,000 horses.

The 50,000 war horses that Magic Mountain wanted were not only for himself and the Klegon Legion, but also for the Valley Legion, and then a part of it was given to the King's Land Legion and the Riverbend Land Legion to buy people's hearts.

But one of the quid pro quo of the 50,000 horses was to return Varys and Dario.

Dario volunteered to be a guard on the Magic Mountain, leaving Daenerys speechless, but Varys had to be put back.

Varys is a witness to Mace Tyrell's treason, and cannot be released until Mace Tyrrell's case is closed.

In order to completely end Mace Tyrrell's case, it is necessary to first elect a king on the Iron Throne.

Metz is the prime minister, only the regent, the king, and the new prime minister can make the final decision on him, and the judge can only try Metz and judge the crimes of Mace, and has no right to execute the execution of Mace, which requires the king, or the regent, or the new prime minister to sign an executive order.

But the kingdom is now a country without a king, without a regent, without a new prime minister.

Although the Magic Mountain is in power, he needs a nominal executive power. The Minister of War does not have the power to execute criminal sentences against the Prime Minister, and the Minister of Justice can only try the Prime Minister.

The Mountain decides to elect Gendry Clegane to the Iron Throne.

Of course, there are still courtiers who are suspicious of Gendry Clegane's bloodline, and the courtiers, led by the Earl of Antlerhorn, hope to wait until Lord Eddard Stark comes to King's Landing to confirm Gendry's identity before electing Gendry as king, but the mountain has other ideas.

Lord Eddard Stark can postpone his testimony in King's Landing or testify after a longer period of time, but why can't the King, be elected first?

Why not?

Moshan knew that the courtiers had doubts in their hearts, thinking that Gendry was his adopted son, and whether there was some insider 'conspiracy' in this. But Moshan thinks that if those guys don't have the courage to say it in front of him, then let Lao Tzu hold it first. If there are people who have the courage to stand up against it, Moshan will ask them to come up with evidence, and if they can't, Moshan will shut them up. There is no time to delay too many things, the kingdom must have a king, before the prime minister or the regent can be appointed, and then, the kingdom's government and military affairs, banking and trade, and the dragon raising and military training of the magic mountain can be carried out in a big way.

The goal of the Magic Mountain is to conquer the continents of Essos on the other side of the Narrow Sea: Braavos, Pantos, Norfoss, Dothraki Steppe, Slave Bay, Quilles, and Meereen.

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Hall of the Thrones. Imperial Minister's Conference Room.

The chair in the center is empty, and there is no prime minister, king, regent.

The Minister of War, Moshan, sat on the first throne on the right. - This position has always been the position of the Prime Minister, after putting the King in the center chair.

On the first throne on the left sits the Archbishop of the Great Basilica of Baylor.

The archbishop wore a white robe, jewels, and a crown of seven stars on his head, which was inlaid with rubies, jade, night pearls, amber and other rare and beautiful jades. The seven-star crown, once passed down from generation to generation, was stolen during the refugee riot in King's Landing, and the archbishop had a new one cast by a skilled craftsman.

The most important thing in the Great Sanctuary of Baylor is gold and jade. Underneath the sanctuary is a vault and treasure trove of jade, filled with crates of gold and all sorts of priceless jewels.

This huge wealth is also the wealth power that supports the banknote territory of the Magic Mountain Bank.

To convince people, the banknotes issued by Magic Mountain are pegged to gold.

The archbishop has the right to participate in the major affairs of the royal family, including the judgment of the great nobles. It's just that in the past, there was a king and a prime minister, and the archbishop would spend more time in the church, and if it wasn't for the king or the prime minister, the archbishop would not have participated in the meeting of the royal ministers.

According to the law and tradition, the accession of kings, the execution of great nobles, the appointment of captains of the Kingsguard, and the weddings and funerals of members of the royal family must be entrusted to the archbishop.

During the extraordinary period, the Magic Mountain invited the archbishop, who had a high prestige in the Seven Kingdoms.

Whoever is elected archbishop, whether he is a stonemason, blacksmith or farmer, immediately becomes the most influential man in the Seven Kingdoms: to the archbishop who can speak to the seven gods and convey the will of the seven gods, he is a demigod who walks among the people.

With the participation of the archbishop, the Council of Imperial Ministers has absolute credibility and authority. The people of the Seven Kingdoms could not doubt that the decisions made at the Council of the Imperial Ministers would be unjust, as witnessed by the Archbishop, whom they fully trusted.

In addition to the archbishop, the ministers who participated in the Imperial Council were Minister of Justice Jane, Minister of Finance Littlefinger, Minister of Intelligence Bernie, Great Master Komoto, and Minister of the Sea Wagner Gall.

In the entire Imperial Council, there was not an external force for the Magic Mountain.

The Magic Mountain was like in an internal meeting of the Clegon Legion: "My lords, the first business is my proposal that Sir Baron Swain be the captain of the Kingsguard. ”

Janine was unsmiling and solemn: "The Captain of the Kingsguard has the privilege of being the only one who can make any advice to the king without being punished. ”

"Vote by show of hands. Demon Mountain's right hand curled up and slammed on the table, making a click.

The ministers raised their hands together, and finally the Magic Mountain also raised their hands, and the Archbishop also raised his hands.

"Unanimous, Bernie, you go and ask the Glen Iron Guard to invite Sir Baron Swain to a meeting, and the Imperial Ministers Council cannot do without the righteous and loyal Captain of the Kingsguard." ”

The Magic Mountain borrowed the prestige of the Archbishop, and at the same time, he also wanted to borrow the prestige of Baron Swayne.

With Baron's participation, some of the skeptical courtiers can alleviate the 'conspiracy theory'.

Glenn is one of the guards guarding the chamber, while Baron Swain is guarding the Maggor Suspension Bridge. Because his act of communicating privately with the little devil was considered dishonorable, Baron Swain was still in the beginning of his crime, and he voluntarily stayed away from the throne hall.

Although Baron admitted that he had received a letter from the little devil and replied to it, which was an absolute stain on him that he could be caught by the 'enemy' and humiliated, in the hearts of the courtiers and generals, no one really thought that Baron would commit an act of treason.

Baron's reputation is a real piece of steel. He was the second of the Guards of the Seven Kingdoms to be convinced by the people of the Seven Kingdoms and the nobility of the Seven Kingdoms after the time of the fearless Barristan Selmy.

Although Magic Mountain plays politics, it will never be hypocritical. He also doesn't care about the 'dark' thoughts of some nobles about him, and in his eyes, those nobles with 'dissidents' are scum who don't need to be ignored. When the kingdom roars forward like a chariot, it is normal to throw down some stupid guys who refuse to hold on to the chariot and run them to death.

The wheels of history are unstoppable!

Soon, Baron Swain arrived.

The Magic Mountain got straight to the point, and did not shy away from speaking in place of Janie: "Baron, the Imperial Council of Ministers unanimously approved the election of you as the captain of the Imperial Guard, your official appointment and ceremony are about to be pushed back, and our next issues urgently need your participation. ”

The archbishop said, "Sir Baron Swain, after today's meeting, you are ready to put on a white robe in the church to receive the inquiries and blessings of the seven gods, and your ceremony needs to be postponed. ”

"Lord Bishop, Lord Magic Mountain, I ......" Baron Swain felt guilty and moved.

Moshan shouted: "Baron, the kingdom is fragile now, don't be indecisive, don't worry about being accused of treason, I believe in your innocence, start doing things with guilt, all for the sake of Westeros! ”

"Yes, Lord Moshan. "Baron's opinion of the Magic Mountain had changed long before the Battle of the Blackwater River.

In the Battle of the Blackwater River a few years ago, the Magic Mountain killed Stannis and led the King's Landing garrison to win a big victory, and the Magic Mountain also established its unprecedented prestige and glory in the garrison legion at that time. Baron Swain and the Mountain have fought side by side.

Baron Swain saluted the Archbishop and sat down.

"The second matter of government affairs, the commander-in-chief of the King's Landing garrison is lacking, and we need to recommend the most loyal general we can trust to serve and take office immediately. ”

"I recommend General Rover Spicer. Sea Minister Wagner Gal said.

Rover Spaisser, Lady Jenny's maternal uncle.

"When General Rover went to war with Daenerys' navy, he took the lead in the battle without getting a military order to fight, and I didn't have time to punish him before he broke military discipline. Demon Mountain said in a deep voice.

"I approve of the proposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Navy Wagner. "My lords," said Lady Jeanne, "there is one of the most crucial qualities to consider in choosing the commander-in-chief of the garrison: loyalty! He was brave and faithful. ”

Lady Jenny raised her hand.

Wagner also raised his hand.

Two votes!

Bernie, Littlefinger, and Cobain all raised their hands.

Five votes in favor!

Neither the Archbishop, nor the Magic Mountain, nor Baron raised their hands, but neither they were against nor for it, and there was no way to change the facts, five to three, with a majority of votes: Rover Spacher became the commander-in-chief of the King's Landing garrison.

Janine said, "Sir Baron, please send your Iron Guard brothers to inform General Rover Speather to come to the meeting at once. For the next part of the government, we need the commander of the King's Landing garrison to join. ”

"Yes, Lady Jenny. Baron, the captain of the Kingsguard, said.

Rover Spicer was in the hallway outside the throne hall, with many of the general's guards under the Magic Mountain. These generals and guards escorted the Magic Mountain to the throne hall for a meeting.

After a short while, Rover Spicer came in.

The Magic Mountain said, "Sir Rover, you have been elected commander-in-chief of the King's Landing garrison by the Imperial Ministers, and this is your token and letter of appointment. ”

Magic Mountain is the Minister of War, in charge of the military affairs of the Seven Kingdoms, and has the right to directly announce the appointment. The commander of the garrison has a different official position than the captain of the Kingsguard, who must be appointed in a ceremony of the seven gods, and will also be honored with a special ceremony.

"Yes, Lord Moshan. "Rover Spicer was thrilled.

The surname Spicer is not a nobleman of the West, but a surname belonging to the spice merchants of the West. In order to get rid of this, the Spicers made great sacrifices, even giving up the huge profits of the spice trade, and eventually quit the spice trade to make their family more aristocratic.

Becoming the commander-in-chief of the garrison is a highlight moment that will enhance the glory of the Spicer family's name, and it is also an opportunity to make the Spicer family a true nobleman.

"Your Excellency, the third matter of government, I hope that we can elect our own king with the blessing of the seven gods. ”

The Archbishop coughed lightly, and then began a chorus of hymn prayers, and finally the Archbishop said, "The Seven Gods have agreed to your request, Lord Magic Mountain. ”

"In the name of the Seven Gods, and in the glory of the Clegon family, Greg Clegane, Duke of Dragonstone, Lord of Cregan New Village, Lord of Tabek Hall and Castermet, Warden of the West, Warden of the East, Warden of the North, Minister of War of the Seven Kingdoms, King of the Crab Claw Peninsula, hereby solemnly proposes that Gendry Baratheon, the bloodline of the former King Robert Baratheon I, be the King of the Seven Kingdoms. ”

After Moshan finished speaking, he raised his hand.

Little Finger raised his hand.

Bernie, Cobain, Jenny, Rover, Baron, and the others raised their hands together.

Finally, the Archbishop also raised his hand.

Unanimous vote!

Gendry Clegane – or Gendry Baratheon – has officially become King of the Seven Kingdoms!

The enthronement ceremony will take place in the Basilica of Baylor and will be presided over by His Holiness the Archbishop.

The Mountain said, "Sir Baron, please send the Iron Guard Brothers to bring in Sir Gendry Baratheon, who is already our King according to the laws of the Kingdom. ”

"Yes, Lord Moshan. Baron Swain stood up, strode out of the chamber and went to the hallway outside the throne hall to greet Gendry Baratheon.

The only person the Kingsguard captain has to be loyal to is the king.

A short moment later, Gendry Baratheon appeared at the door of the chamber, a slight hesitation in the depths of his eyes, as if he was wary of something suspicious. Baron Swain was behind him, and with a nudge of Gendry's back, Gendry Baratheon I, who was less confident, walked in.

The Magic Mountain stood up, Lady Jenny stood up, and all the courtiers such as Bernie Clegane, Littlefinger, Cobain, Wagner Gall, Lord Archbishop, and Rover Spicer all stood up, and they all saluted the new king, which made Gendry visibly nervous.