041:Drogo's Death (4)
After three months in this world, Liu Jian still knows nothing about the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, and sometimes he even thinks about whether to raise a scholar from the school city like the lords and nobles of Westeros, not to mention what kind of abilities they have, at least they can help Liu Jian understand this world.
And now, Illyrio is playing the role of a scholar.
Both as a businessman and as a politician, Illyrio is clearly very talkative and observant.
From Illyrio's mouth, Liu Jian learned a lot of news, knowledge, and rumors that he had not known before.
For example, there are actually three kinds of creatures in this world that are named dragons, and the dragons in everyone's mouth are also the most well-known of the seven kingdoms of Westeros that they conquered the conqueror, Aegon the conqueror, and his two sisters.
Of the other two, the first is the long-winged dragon, also known as the bipedal wyvern, which is said to live on the continent of Sothros. They are smaller than dragons, but they are as ferocious as dragons, with only hind claws, front claws covered with membranes, and cannot shoot dragon fire.
The other is the Ice Dragon, which is said to inhabit the white wasteland of the Trembling North Shore. The ice dragon's breath is not dragon flame, but white cold air, which is said to freeze a person into an ice sculpture in an instant. However, it is only an unconfirmed creature in the legend, and there is another theory that the ice dragon was actually transformed by magic from a strange ghost in the white wasteland outside the Great Wall.
This statement aroused Liu Jian's interest.
The magical race in A Song of Ice and Fire. In addition to dragons, the most introduced are the ghosts outside the Great Wall of Desperation, and Liu Jian remembers it very clearly. In Game of Thrones Season 5, the Wraith-King resurrects the Wraith-like Lich King from beyond the Great Wall of Desperation at the hands of the Wraith.
A dragon resurrected by magic from a strange ghost outside the Great Wall of Ice Dragon's Desperate Realm?
This statement can be had.
There are many topics about dragons though. However, Illyrio keenly noticed that Liu Jian did not have a deep interest in the history of the transfer of power, such as the story of Aegon the conqueror 'Dragon King', and Liu Jian was obviously not interested. Illyrio realizes that Liu Jian is really interested in dragons and the stories related to dragons about magic and mythology.
So Illyrio decisively changed the subject and began to tell the story of the legendary Valyrians who tamed dragons and used their power to conquer and expand, forged Valyrian steel with dragon flame, and commanded all dragons in the world with dragon horns.
Just like this, constantly talking, constantly listening, and from time to time asking all kinds of questions. The atmosphere had completely changed, and Illyrio felt that the time was almost up. So he decisively stopped talking and said, "Titan Kao, I've been talking for too long, and now my throat is already tingling, if you don't mind, can you please give me a glass of wine to moisten my throat?" β
"Absolutely." Liu Jian smiled and nodded, and soon a black-robed maid came out of the shadows, and the Governor of Illyrio did not notice when she appeared, just as she had been hiding in this dark tent but never being discovered by herself.
The flask is made of gold. In the darkness shimmered a colourful light, reflected by the many fine gems set in the flask, and the crimson liquid was poured out of the pure gold flask and poured into the wooden glass. A luxurious gold flask encrusted with a variety of precious stones. Served with a glass made of hollowed-out logs, rough and even with a little wooden thorns.
What an exaggerated and bizarre comparison. "Well, at least at this point. He was like a Dothraki. Illyrio thought earnestly.
At this time, Liu Jian's voice reached Illyrio's ears again: "Governor Illyrio cuts." I'm sorry I'm not a drinker, so I can't tell if it's good or bad. But my subordinates told me. It's one of the best and most expensive of all the wines I own. β
"Of course, your generosity is as vast as the womb lake of the world." Illyrio said immediately.
The wine was indeed good, and Illyrio could tell with his eyes, the crimson liquid was so pure that there was not a trace of impurities. The liquid stirred in the wooden glass, and the aroma of the seductive wine penetrated Illyrio's nostrils.
Illyrio picked up the wooden cup, the red liquid ran down his lips and into his throat, Illyrio, who had enjoyed food and wine from all over the world, immediately judged that this red wine should be from Reese's top brand, carefully brewed by the priests of the goddess of love, it was worth as much as the same weight of gold, it was a luxury that could not be found.
Indeed, as Liu Jian said, it is the best and most expensive wine.
"Titankao." Putting it down, Illyrio pondered for a moment, and finally spoke up his purpose: "I have maintained a good friendship with the Dothraki since a long time ago. Now, I hope that this friendship can continue. I have everything you need if you wish. β
"Oh."
Another oh, as an experienced businessman who is good at negotiation, although it was only an 'oh', Illyrio could judge his thoughts based on Liu Jian's demeanor and expression.
Interested, but not much interested.
It's so much better than not having any interest at all.
However, Illyrio also knew that in order to convince Liu Jian, he had to come up with something that would interest Liu Jian.
"I have heard that you have given orders to hunt down Drogo Kao, and that anyone who comes to you with Drogo's head will gain your friendship."
"Yes, that's right, I said that." Liu Jian smiled, he had already roughly guessed what Illyrio was going to say next: "So this time, you came with Drogo's head?" β
"Is that really good?" Liu Jian stared at Illyrio with interest and said, "I heard that Drogo and you have a very good relationship, I heard that you are the best friends, and your friendship with Drogo can be traced back to when his father was still alive. He was defeated. Fleeing to you, you don't protect him. Instead, he chose to betray him and use his head to curry favor with me. Do so. Is it really good? β
"As you say, Drogo is a very good friend of mine, and my friendship with him goes back a long way. At that time, I was the governor of Pantos, one of the richest merchants in the Free Trade Union, and one of the rulers of the Free Trade Union. In the face of Liu Jian's questioning, Illyrio did not have the slightest fear or worry.
He chatted with Liu Jian for so long, but he was not just telling stories to Liu Jian. All the time, he was carefully observing this strange Kao. Observing every change in his expression, every tiny movement, every touch of the corner of Liu Jian's mouth could make Illyrio think for a while.
Now, Illyrio has basically concluded that this Dothraki in front of him is the same person as himself!
For people like himself, Illyrio knows that it is absolutely impossible to deceive him, so let's just be honest.
"Now, I am still the governor of Pantos. One of the richest businessmen in the Free Trade Union, one of the rulers of the Free Trade Union. And Drogo, he was defeated and lost his own Karatha. Hunted down by countless people on the Great Sea of Dothraki, each of them wanting to take his head to take credit to you, even among his men. There are also many who ponder offering his head to beg for your forgiveness. β
Illyrio briefly described the change in status between the two sides, and then put a sentence on his relationship with Drogo: "He is no longer qualified to be my friend." β
"Hahaha. Good, good. Very good. Liu Jian said, laughing, and even couldn't help clapping his hands, at this time Liu Jian no longer regarded Illyrio as a character in a book. There is no doubt that this fat, bloated-looking old guy is definitely a cold-hearted hero.
"Cruel enough, ruthless enough, decisive enough, ...... enough Shameless. To be able to take such shameless things for granted, Illyrio, you are indeed a successful businessman! β
I have to say that Liu Jian likes such people.
Such people are very simple in both speaking and doing, and even betrayal and betrayal are so simple, than those who are swaying back and forth between good people and bad people, and are too many good guys who want to be ** and set up archways, no matter what it is.
Liu Jian also likes to cooperate with such people, business is business, cooperation is cooperation, bring personal feelings into business, are you meowing is joking?
Especially the father, son, father and daughter of the wolf family, when Liu Jian watched the TV series, sometimes he couldn't help but want to rush into the TV series and drag these three fools out and shoot them 10,000 times!
Have you figured out that you are rebelling, you are rebelling!
So what kind of rebellion is naΓ―ve, go home and pee and mud!
It's nice to be like Illyrio, to know exactly what you want, to know exactly what you can sacrifice, to be able to weigh everything on a scale, and take what you want and throw away what you don't.
Liu Jian hates this kind of person, appreciates this kind of person, is full of defense against this kind of person, and knows that cooperating with this kind of person is the most correct choice.
On the one hand, Liu Jian knows that he is this kind of person and appreciates this style of doing things. As a staunch historical materialist, everything must of course serve the ultimate end. On the one hand, he refused to be such a person.
I have to say that Liu Jian himself is also full of contradictions.
"Thank you for the compliment, great Titankao." Illyrio's beard curled for a moment, and he gladly accepted Liu Jian's approval. Yes, for a man of his calibre, the above assessment is the highest praise deserved: "Titankao, please allow my servant to enter here, and he will present to you the head of Drogo." β
"I don't need to." Liu Jian waved his hand: "I like this gift very much, but I don't like a human head to appear in my tent." I'll accept your sincerity, Illyrio, give Drogo's head to Ago, and he'll take care of it. Now we can begin to discuss the matter between me and Pantos, and between me and you. β
Illyrio sent him Drogo's head, and Liu Jian was really happy.
Ming Chengzu Zhu Di needs Zhu Yunwen to live, so whether Zhu Yunwen is alive or dead, he must live, and he can even be sent abroad under Zhu Di's arrangement. Because as long as Zhu Yunwen is alive, on the surface, it is to give those ministers who are loyal to Zhu Yunwen an expectation that can only exist in fantasy, but in fact, the fact that Zhu Yunwen is alive gives Zhu Di a perfect excuse. No matter what Zhu Di wants to do, as long as Zhu Yunwen is involved, no one in the entire Ming Dynasty dares to stand in front of Ming Chengzu!
Now that Illyrio has sent him Drogo's head, whether it's the head of Drogo or something else, it doesn't matter to Liu Jian at all, all he needs is the 'fact' that Drogo is dead, and when Drogo dies, Liu Jian's rule over Sidothraki has removed a stumbling block.
Who cares if this 'fact' is the truth or not?
As for whether he is alive or dead, who cares?
Anyway, Liu Jian didn't care.
"Illyrio, Governor of Pantos." Gently knocking on the dragon egg, Liu Jian continued: "You and Weis. Dothraki's business can go on. On my turf, I will ensure the safety of your caravan. If anyone dares to plunder your caravan, I will make him feel the most extreme pain. But...... You know, I've taxed the merchants of Kohor. β
"Of course, I know that, Titankao." Illyrio raised three fingers and said without hesitation: "Thirty percent of the profits will be repaid as the Titan Kao and the warriors under your command for protecting the Pantos merchants." β
"Yes."
Illyrio happily promised, and Liu Jian happily agreed.
"Also, I have one more piece of good news for the Titankao." After finalizing the basic positions of the two sides, Illyrio couldn't wait to further promote the progress of the relationship between the two sides, and immediately gave his long-prepared gift.
Although at first, this gift was intended to be given to Drogo to further deepen the good relationship between himself and Drogo. But now, it is undoubtedly a very good choice to give this gift to Liu Jian to consolidate the cooperative relationship that the two have just finalized.
"Oh?"
"Titankao, please forgive me for my presumptuousness." Illyrio smiled and said, "I am surprised to find that there is no Karisi who is as great as you until now, and this is a great pity for your brilliant life. β
Sunlight shone in through the open curtains and fell on Illyrio's face, illuminating him like a glittering golden ...... Pimp?! (To be continued.) )