Chapter 295: Priorities

It was not a show-up that such a big event happened, but he didn't appear until the last minute, not because he had assisted many commanders-in-chief, and who was so old that even Dennis Mellister had to admit that he was a junior, and after Mormont's death, his health deteriorated, and after a few months of elections, he was now so weak that he couldn't even walk. Although the farce here tossed for a long time, he was led by Sam and carried by the two of them to the scene.

The arrival of the old man made many officers in Castle Black who knew about his health extremely uneasy: "Master Emon, you are not feeling well, just rest in the room, we can solve this matter ourselves." ”

"Thank you for your concern, but if you stay in the house long enough and don't come out in the sun, you're going to get moldy. Eamon smiled weakly and shook his head slightly: "It's a lot of noise here, can anyone help me and tell me what's going on?"

There was no sun in the sky, only clouds and bitter winds, but no one intended to take this seriously. The clerk quickly moved the back chair, and the blind bachelor reluctantly sat down amid the gaze of the crowd, either concerned or puzzled, and by the time Sam had asked questions with the onlookers, he had a rough idea of what was going on.

"Hmm...... That's what happened. It stands to reason that there is only the highest commander of the Night's Watch...... Only then did they have the right to decide whether the king of the outside would go or stay. But rules are dead, but people are alive...... At present, the commander has not been elected, so I will rely on the old and sell the old, and first overstep my authority to put forward my opinion. Maester Aemon whispered in a trembling voice, and the words were relayed aloud by Sam before falling into the ears of everyone present: "The Black Castle has been remodeled, has a wall, and has the ability to defend against attacks from the south of the Wall. However, in this way, it occupies a much smaller area and space. In the face of a great enemy, it is even more important to play the function of a strong fortress, vacating a tower for a long time, wasting some manpower and space under house arrest...... Cough...... Accommodating the Mance Rader family, but many of his own brothers were crammed into rooms to barely survive...... It's a little inappropriate. Now that someone has raised this matter, why not change your mind and simply throw this trouble to Houguan Town - let the logistics department worry about it, and save some effort from the front-line brothers, what do you think?"

"We haven't caused anything wrong, so we're in trouble!" Var muttered with some displeasure, but knowing that the old man in front of him had extraordinary prestige among the Night's Watch, he only complained to Jaime, and was not presumptuous enough to say anything.

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Jiang is worthy of being an old spicy, even if he is too weak to even speak, but after visiting the scene in person, Master Aemon still found the only solution to the problem that can avoid conflict in the shortest possible time, and even the steps are ready for everyone.

The three Castle Dark executives thought for a moment and immediately understood: as long as the decision to "transfer the Mance Red family" was unanimously discussed and approved by all the higher-ups, there was naturally no such thing as Jaime "acting on his own". Looking at the crowd in the East China Sea, there is no reason to block the road, everyone can put down their weapons with peace of mind, and no one will lose face!

Jeremy Lake, who has always been neutral and has not intervened in the struggle between reformers and conservatives, was the first to say: "Master Aemon is right, in the name of the chief Ranger of Castle Black, I support the transfer of Mance Rader and his family to Houguan Town, Marcy and Yawick, what do you think?"

Anyway, no matter what happens, it can be pushed on Aemon - everyone is not soft, but for the sake of the old man, he will give him face!

The situation was reversed in an instant, and the arrogant and domineering James Lannister's behavior suddenly changed from a violation of discipline to a public expectation.

In this way, not only can the handle that has been seized no longer be used, but it is not good to make a fuss afterwards, and use this matter to launch a counterattack against the reformers, and Iger will achieve a complete victory!

How could Jon Royce say yes?

He straightened up at once, and was about to refute Maester Aemon's suggestion...... But he forgot that it was not him who was in charge of today's roadblock, but Carter Peck.

Commander Donghaiwang, who was confused by James's two teasing moments ago, finally returned to reality from his trance, looked around, and struggled to figure out what had happened in this moment: all the people in Castle Black who were qualified to participate in the decision-making had chosen to compromise for the sake of the overall situation and legitimize Jaime's actions. If you continue to hold on and refuse to let go, I am afraid that you will take your brothers to be a victim of "stability" in vain, and you will become a chaotic party afterwards.

"Didn't you hear what Maester Aemon and a few of the adults said?" said Carter Pike through gritted teeth, he was not afraid of death, but he couldn't step into the pit with his brethren who followed him, and not make a splash: "Put the guys away and let them go!"

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Under the loud shouting of the Big Three of Castle Black, the crowd of onlookers dispersed. Thousands of pounds of meat were signed into the warehouse, and the visitors from Houguan Town finished unloading them, and after a short pause, they left Castle Black with Mance Rader and his family...... In the direction of the kitchen, there is also a strong aroma of grease.

A conflict that almost led to earth-shattering changes ended in blood. On the surface, the high-level leaders of Castle Black "unanimously agreed" on the plan to transfer the family of the King of the Outer Fortress, and the ending was happy. But in fact, even the most brainy night watchman could see that in this wrestling between the big guys, the chief logistics officer, who didn't even play, won one more game.

Iger demonstrated his power and proved to the Night's Watch that he could make the Night's Watch ...... even if he wasn't yet Commander-in-Chief To a certain extent, run on your own ideas!

Of course, the matter could not end simply, considering the overall situation, the high-ranking people of Castle Black, who were forced to compromise in public and greatly damaged their prestige, were secretly annoyed, and had sent someone to write down the details of the incident, and the Raven Nobun Long Night Castle complained to Robb Stark, and Carter Pike and Jon Royce, who were frustrated and refused to give up but had nothing to do, also retreated into the tower where they lived, and discussed the next countermeasures.

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Jon Royce angrily threw things on the table: "This kid is so lawless, if he is elected commander-in-chief, the night watchman will be destroyed in his hands sooner or later!"

"Don't talk as if you have a deep affection for the Night's Watch, you didn't put on the black of your own free will. Carter Peck washed his face, and his embarrassment was greatly reduced, only his face was still slightly swollen: "Don't have many thoughts, tell everyone to pack up their things, and we will return to the East China Sea tomorrow." ”

"Just sneak home like that—like that old Mellister thing?" Jonn was still reluctant, "everybody would think we'd throw in the towel." ”

"What other capital do we have not to admit defeat! Do you think of any other way to deal with him - besides killing him? You see this guy can't even go to the toilet with a bunch of bodyguards, who can find a chance to do it?"

It's not like Carter Pike hasn't been undefeated. Donghaiwang is close to Seal Bay, and in addition to those who climb over the wall, the garrison often has to deal with wild people smuggling in rafts, and sometimes they can also fight with overseas visitors who come by boat...... The frequent and varied battles have produced many good players, including some of them who are extremely talented and can challenge even commanders with a little experience. Carter was never so arrogant as to think he was invincible, but—like being hung up and beaten, so abused that he was powerless?

It was definitely the first time in his life, and if he hadn't experienced it himself, he wouldn't even believe that there was a master in the world who was so good at fighting.

In terms of mind and calculation, he has long recognized his weakness. But today's battle has shattered his proud advantage - his self-confidence in force.

Carter never hides the fact that he is a reckless man, but he has been in charge of Donghai Wang for many years, and he is by no means a completely brainless reckless man. Such a tragic setback woke him up: he had no son who had been killed by Egger, so why was he led by Jon, and he was desperate to fight against that guy? Today, fortunately, Maester Aemon came forward to mediate, but if he continued like this, he would be trapped sooner or later!

At Castle Black, far from his home turf, he has no advantage and there is no point in staying any longer.

"So—are we going to admit it?"

If it means admitting that you can't fight the other party, that's right, but if you say admit it, sit back and watch Iger become the commander-in-chief, it's impossible!

"This kid insulted me in public that day, and I haven't forgotten it. When I return to the East China Sea, I want to find out who is voting for him, whether it is to affect the outcome of the election here, delay his victory, or stumble on him after he wins the election, is it better than continuing to rely on Castle Black, which is both a loss of heart and a loss of face?"

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Black Castle is only a few dozen miles away from the Long Night Fort, and the letter crow is there in an instant, even before the northern patrol team and the chief logistics officer who led the team on horseback.

However, the complaint of the higher-ups of Castle Black did not end up in the hands of Robb Stark, but fell into the hands of the defendants - the Long Night Castle, and all the other strongholds along the Great Wall except for the three major fortresses, were managed by Egger West, who was responsible for the operation of these fortresses.

Not only is it nominally under his control, but in fact he also receives his salary...... From head to toe, inside and out, they are his people.

Iger glanced at the pages of reports and accusations written at the behest of the three chiefs of Castle Black, smiled coldly, crumpled them into a ball, and threw them away.

The arrangement to move the entire family of the King of the Outside was a precautionary measure, but it was decided that Jon Royce and Carter Pike reacted so fiercely and quickly...... The feeling of the savage chick in Var is really accurate.

Today, his prudence helped him avoid a crisis again, but there are still many follow-up things, and he has to deal with the current affairs first...... in order to have the kung fu to deal with his colleagues on the side of Castle Black. If you can't settle the northern patrol group, how many battles of wits and courage between yourself and those "brothers who oath" are useless.

Egg quickly straightened his clothes and mood, turned and walked towards the center of the courtyard of the Long Night Castle. Behind him, the thin crumpled parchment slowly turned to ashes in the charcoal fire of the blacksmith shop in the Long Night Castle.

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