"I'm afraid, though, that Earl Layton won't agree to change the contract."

"Well, it's a possibility." Margaery also felt that the Hightowers would not easily agree to share the profits with others, so she said, "Why don't I let my mother talk to Earl Leighton?" ”

"It's not good." Samwell hurriedly persuaded, "If this spreads, others will say that the Tyrells are competing with their vassals for profit." ”

"Okay then." Margaery had no choice but to give up the thought she had just made, "How sure are you that you can convince Earl Layton to re-sign the contract?" ”

"Well......" Samwell put on a pained expression, "it depends on how much I'm willing to give up to the Hightowers, hey, I guess Earl Layton will ask for a higher score." ”

Margaery also felt a little embarrassed when she heard this, so she said:

"Thank you Sam, I will explain this to my father so that he can give you a higher share to make up for the loss."

"What a kind young lady you are!" Samwell couldn't hold back his laughter, "Actually, I'd rather be compensated by other parties than by sharing. ”

"Anything else?"

"Yes. As you know, most of my current people are savages, and there are too few Hewan people, and the racial imbalance has a big hidden danger, maybe it will erupt one day, and as a riverbend noble, I still trust the Hewan people more. Therefore, I hope that the Duke will allow me to send someone to collect the exiles in the High Court, so that they can go to Eagle's Beak Island to become my lords. ”

"This ......," Margaery hesitated.

Of course, she knew the importance of the population of her territory, and no wise lord would allow his people to flee, even those without land.

The last time Samwell secretly recruited dock laborers to open up, it was actually a break in the rules, but because there were not many people recruited, the Tyrells didn't bother with him.

Now the idea of being a homeless person has been raised again.

Margaery didn't know how many homeless people there were in the High Court, but it was certainly not a small number, so how could Samwell be abducted casually?

Seeing Margaery's hesitation, Samwell persuaded him again:

"Miss Margaery, those displaced people who have lost their land can't pay taxes for the Tyrells, and keeping them will only affect the urban environment, and the more they number, the more the beautiful High Court will be tarnished, so please let me erase this scar for the Tyrells!"

"I'll go back and talk to my father." Margaery still didn't agree directly, and then, as if she was worried that this would chill Samwell's heart, she hurriedly added, "Don't worry, even if your father doesn't agree to let you take in the homeless, he will compensate you in other ways." ”

But I just want the population!

Samwell now has only a few hundred Riverwaners under his command, which is too few compared to tens of thousands of wildlings, and as he gradually expands deeper into the Crimson Mountains, he will definitely subdue more wildlings in the future, but the number of Riverwaners is difficult to replenish.

Although Samwell does not actually discriminate against savages, this imbalance in proportion is objective, and racial problems can easily erupt in the future.

The best way is to increase the number of river bend people in the territory, not necessarily more than the wild people, but at least to occupy a sufficient proportion, so that the wild people will not dare to mess around.

Moreover, with enough Riverwaners, Samwell can promote the intermarriage of the two races and promote racial integration, not like now, the Riverwanes under his command are not enough to share with the savage girls.

Thinking of this, Samwell spoke again:

"Miss Margaery, I know that you are not like the average noble lady, you have a kind heart. When I was in the High Court, I heard from the beggars that you had received alms, the baker that you had bought their hot pies, and the farmers who had spoken cordially with them...... Although you are of noble birth, you are never high. So I'm sure you also know how difficult life is for those who have lost their land.

I am here to assure you that when those homeless people become my subjects, as long as they are willing to work hard, they will have no worries about food and clothing! May the Seven Gods bear witness to my words! ”

Hearing this, Margaery finally couldn't help but look into Samwell's eyes.

Samwell immediately looked at him with the most honest and confident gaze.

After a long time, the beautiful girl finally nodded seriously and said:

"Okay, I'll do my best to persuade my father to agree to your terms."

That's what I want to promise!

Samwell was ecstatic in his heart, if he wasn't worried about being beaten to death, he really wanted to hug the girl in front of him and kiss him.

Since Margaery said so, then the matter is basically nine times out of ten.

The Duke of Metz has never been assertive, and he will not break his precious daughter's heart for some lowly outcasts.

"Thank you for your help, Miss Margaery, your kindness will surely be rewarded!"

"Sir Caesar." Margaery's tone suddenly became solemn, "I hope you can remember today's promise. Perhaps one day I will personally visit your territory and find that their living conditions have not changed......"

"Then you can declare to everyone that Samwell Caesar is a man who has broken his oath!" Samwell said solemnly.

"Good!" Margaery smiled sweetly again, "I'm sure you won't let me down, my knight. ”

Samwell looked at the girl's clear eyes close at hand, but suddenly felt guilty-

Is it really good to be so scheming to calculate a little girl like this, and even take advantage of her kindness?

But then, Samwell consoled himself that he did have the power to make a good life for the outcasts.

Brandy and silver mines, with these two cash cows, Eagle's Beak Island will definitely become a rich territory.

So, he's not really cheating.

However, there is really no way to wash the use and calculation......

But if you want to make a career, how can you not play some small tricks?

As for Miss Margaery...... It would be nice to find a way to compensate her later.

Samwell suddenly thought that the "Rose of the High Court" did not end well, and the Tyrell family was bent on making her queen so that she could return to the core of power, and she also married three kings under the family's arrangement, but they were all short-lived......

So, Samwell felt that it was his duty to save Miss Margaery from fire and water, and the best way to stop it—

Just marry her!

It's not that I covet her beauty and background, and I don't want to get a strong and rich riverland, but I really can't bear to see the kind and beautiful Miss Margaery repeatedly meet people.

Of course, Samwell also clearly realized that with his current strength and status, it was absolutely impossible to marry Margaery.

Fortunately, he still has time.

Margaery first married in the Rebellion of the Five Kings, almost two and a half years away.

In two and a half years, it is undoubtedly a fantasy to go from a pioneer lord who has not even built a castle to a qualified duke's daughter.

But Samwell felt he could take on a challenge.

If you can't even do this, then you're still delusional about the Iron Throne.

Thinking of this, he comfortably hugged Margaery and continued to spin on the dance floor.

With a long bass note from the bagpipes, the dance music comes to an end.

Samwell also stopped, took Margaery's hand, and escorted her to the perimeter.

"Thank you, Sir Caesar."

"It is my pleasure, Miss Margaery."

As soon as Samwell let go of Margaery's little hand, he saw Duke Lanli approach.

He nodded to Samwell, then politely invited Margaery to do the next dance.

Margaery, of course, would not refuse.

Seeing Margaery being taken away by Duke Lanli, Samwell was about to go back and continue to eat his goldentail shrimp, but when he turned around, he heard Duke Lanli say to Margaery:

"Miss Margaery, your beauty eclipses the stars tonight. I happened to bring a painter with me, I wonder if I can ask him to make a portrait for you? ”

Hearing this, Samwell suddenly paused.

If it were other men who said such things to Margaery, it could all be considered a subtle courtship.

But Duke Lanli ...... This guy probably wants to paint Margaery's brother Loras.

Samwell looked at the backs of the two walking on the dance floor together, and suddenly remembered an inconspicuous little detail in the original book-

In the near future, Duke Lanli will present a portrait of Eddard Stark, Duke of the North, of Margaery Tyrell!

At this moment, Samwell suddenly guessed why Duke Lanli suddenly arrived at the Tower of Heaven, and why Margaery happened to come back with her mother to visit her grandfather.

He smelled the smell of conspiracy.