章 148: The Unbreakable Alliance
Outside King's Landing, the Lion-Flower Alliance camp.
Sad and painful, Cersei turned her eyes to the little boy standing aside, trying hard not to listen to the noise of the governors of the Reach outside the big tent.
This is a life-or-death moment.
The little devil wearing red soft leather armor taught the little boy how to speak in a low voice: "This beautiful and dignified lady is your mother, so what should you call her?"
The little boy with light blond hair thought for a moment and said, "Mommy? I should call her Mommy."
"Clever!" Tyrion touched the little boy's hair, "Do you remember what I told you and what to do later?"
The little boy squinted his eyes and recalled, "Say my name is Tommen, call me mommy, and don't say anything, just let mommy hold me. I will get a bag of candy tomorrow."
The little devil nodded to his sister and whispered: "You will pretend to be too sad to speak later and let my uncle and I take charge of the scene. Now I will call them in, otherwise something will really happen."
Cersei glared at her brother with disgust, "Do I still need to pretend to be sad?"
With a stern expression on his face, Tyrion walked out to greet the governors of the Riverbend House to meet their king "Tommen I".
The rumors that Tommen's body was found in Duskendale made these lords panic, and the entire coalition army began to fall into chaos.
So the helpless little devil used this plan of replacing the real with the fake to deal with this crisis.
The little boy is Levi Lanni, a distant relative of the Lannister family, who was secretly sent here just a few days ago.
After his nephew disappeared, Tyrion began preparing this plan until news of Tommen's death came.
Leo Bleibbar, Earl of Bundarenberg, Brian Fossoway, Earl of Cider Hall (Red Apple Family), Laurent Caswell, Earl of Bitterbridge, Osbert Seery, Earl of South Shields, Titus Peake, Viscount of Starshuttle City, Earl of Longtable Hall Orton Marriweis, Lord Fertimo Crane of the Red Lake, Lord Egon Leavell of Rivendell, and more than a dozen second- and third-tier governors of the River Bend followed Garland Tyrell, Loras, Margaery and other members of the feudal family walked into this huge tent.
Behind them, there were forty or fifty lower-status lords and hundreds of wealthy knights standing outside the tent shrouded in darkness.
A hundred-man troop of the Lion family, equipped with full black ring armor, blocked the door, claiming that the returning king was frightened and could not see more people.
A few minutes later, Lord Randyll Tarly, Lord Paxter Redwyne, Ser Kevan Lannister and other commanders responsible for the siege also arrived one after another.
In the huge account.
"Tommen I was taken to the Marseilles Peninsula by the loyal ministers such as the Kingsguard Marin Tran, and has now returned safely to his loyal King's Landing."
The little devil angrily introduced the whereabouts of his fake nephew, "Some enemies maliciously spread rumors in order to break up our unbreakable alliance. I believe that with your wisdom, it is impossible to let those baseless gossips disturb your hearts... …"
Meryn Trant and Balon Swann, the two remaining Kingsguards, were guarding Cersei's "mother and son". Coupled with the Queen Mother's embrace and the dim light, the great nobles of the Reach really saw I don't know what the king looks like.
They couldn't ask the crying Queen Mother to let go of her long-lost son. That would be too unkind, so they could only half-guess and half-brain.
Fortunately, the king's pale blond hair makes this statement more believable.
"... Just as the False King Stannis has done before, he spreads rumors to shake our loyalty to Tommen I, but this will not be possible. Tomorrow is the day of his death..."
The little devil was still encouraging people, but several people in the Rose family had different views.
Margaery asked her third brother Loras in a low voice: "Didn't you say that the king is an eight-year-old child? Why do I look like he is five or six years old?"
The Knight of Flowers has been absent-minded about the outside world since the death of his troublemaker Renly. After listening to his sister's words, he glanced at the king briefly and replied: "Maybe he has lost weight due to hunger during this period. He looks different. Smaller."
Margaery glared at her unfavorable brother with her beautiful eyes, then leaned into her second brother's ear and asked: "I remember Tommen is eight or nine years old, and his height is relatively prominent among his peers. Why is he in the Queen Mother's arms?" He is so petite, could it be..."
Garland and his sister looked at each other, "I'll just say something's wrong. You better be careful. I'll go up and see what kind of circus the lions are doing."
He had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but after his sister pointed it out, he finally realized what was going on.
Garland took two steps forward and said loudly: "On behalf of Tyrell, the lord of the Riverbend family, I send greetings to His Majesty Tommen I. Please allow me to come closer and salute His Majesty."
Before he finished speaking, he quickly walked towards the mother and son on the main seat.
Tyrion suddenly felt bad and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is tired from the journey, and the Queen Mother is ill with her son, so it is difficult to meet the loyal Ser Garland."
He waved his little hand to let two Kingsguards stop the attacking Garland.
The two men in white robes had average swordsmanship, but they still had some strength and could easily stop an adult male.
With the distance getting closer, Garland quickly glanced back and forth over the bodies of mother and son. In addition to his body shape, "Tommen" also seemed to have a face that was a little more immature than an eight-year-old child.
"I miss my son and daughter hard enough. Do you want to come here and disturb me and my son?"
Cersei also started to act, sadness and anger showing on her face at the same time.
"Sir Garlan, His Majesty has already felt your loyalty, so Brightwater and the nearby earldom are yours."
Tyrion spoke very quickly, and immediately awarded the castle and territory of the Florent family to the second son of the Rose family.
Garlan is the second son of the Duke of Mace. Logically, it is impossible for him to inherit the fiefdom of Highgarden and the Rose family. He has been worried about the territory for a long time.
His wife is from the Red Apple Fossoway family of the Fruit Wine Hall. Their strength is not at the forefront in the River Reach, and is about between the second and third tier families. They can't give him much help.
Garlan looked down at this smart and wise Lannister, and he roughly understood what was going on.
Although he got the benefits, in order to make the people of the River Reach stand firmly on the side of the Lion family, the Lannisters have to show more sincerity.
So the second son of the Rose family took two steps back, "Not only me, my father is also extremely loyal to the Iron Throne. Now he is leading 20,000 people to fight another fake king near Harvard City. I hope His Majesty Tommen can also see his loyalty."
Tyrion turned his head and looked at his elder sister who was acting well.
The latter nodded lightly.
So the little devil who spoke on behalf of the Queen Regent began to praise the loyalty of the Lord of the River Bay. After a long time of spitting, he concluded:
"Now that the seat of the Minister of Finance in the Royal Council is vacant, I ask the Queen Mother to let Lord Mace Tyrell take this position to better serve the kingdom."
Garlan glanced around and saw his uncle Paxter Redwyne.
"Lord Redwyne led his own fleet and fought several battles with the false king Stannis's ships in Shipbreaker Bay, the Throat, Dragonstone Island, Blackwater Bay, etc...."
"Admiral." Tyrion shouted loudly, "Lord Paxter is the most suitable for this position."
Randal Tarly had not been in for long, but he still heard Lannister's words that Brightwater was given to Garlan.
Garlan's wife was from the Red Apple family, his mother was from Hightower, and his grandmother was from Redwyne. They had no claim to the territory of the Florent family, and Randyll's wife was the eldest daughter of the current Earl of Florent.
Considering that the whole family has turned to Stannis, the Tarly family should get Brightwater.
So the most important commander of the Lion and Flower Alliance was surprisingly angry.
Any normal person can feel that the Earl of Horn Hill is on the verge of exploding.
Garlan was no exception, so he said the following to Tyrion: "Lord Tarly first suppressed the rebellion in the barracks, and recently led his army to fill the gullies and traps, and commanded various soldiers to eliminate the rebels outside the city. I think he..."
"Minister of Justice, this position can only be filled by the fair and strict Lord Randyll Tarly."
After seeing his sister nod, the little devil made such a promise.
Lord Horn Hill's mind was not on a Minister of Justice, but Ser Kevan and Lord Redwyne beside him began to congratulate him, so he couldn't find a reason to get angry.
Let's settle this account slowly.
A flower of hatred has taken root in Randyll Tarly's heart, and it only needs the watering of interests to thrive.
Cersei, who was holding the fake Tommen, glanced at Loras, the Knight of Flowers, who was looking down and thinking about something.
The mature and beautiful queen mother remembered the agreement made by her father. She had to marry Loras, a friend of Renly known to all the nobles in King's Landing.
Although Cersei likes handsome men, she cannot accept handsome men who like men.
"In addition to these loyal ministers, I also want to reward the brave Ser Loras. Now Ser Jaime has been... dismissed from the position of captain of the Kingsguard by my son, and there are still four vacancies to be filled. So I would like to propose that Ser Loras join the Kingsguard and serve as the captain of the Kingsguard at the right time."
The oath of the Kingsguard is similar to that of the Night's Watch. They cannot marry or own private property, and the people who swear are brothers.
Tyrion looked at his elder sister in surprise, wondering why she wanted to break the agreement between his father and the Rose Family.
Garlan, who now spoke on behalf of the Rivermen, hurriedly said: "This is not good, but we have agreed..."
He did not point it out, but those who knew the inside story knew it in their hearts.
Loras, who was as handsome as a woman, was worried about this marriage.
In the eyes of the Knight of Flowers, having children and multiplying the family are what the brothers should do. He is just a little son and does not need to worry about how to fight with women.
What's more, he already has someone in his heart, and the gentle and lovely Renly will always be the apple of his eye.
"After the sun sets, how can candles be replaced? I am willing to join the Kingsguard."
Loras walked out of the crowd, suddenly drew his sword, knelt on one knee, raised his hands, and quickly said the well-known oath:
"From this day on, I will be loyal to the king and guard him until death. The white robe becomes my life... I swear to defend the glory of the king and the royal family... The gods are witnesses!"
"I am willing to be the king's sharp blade and armor, the white robe is stained with blood, and I will never betray until I die."
A few months ago, he made a similar Rainbow Seven Guards oath in front of his sweetheart Renly, so he could say it in one breath.
Margaery and Garlan were both a little surprised. They didn't know why he was so eager to agree, but the oath had already been uttered and could not be reversed.
The heads of the families who were gathered in a circle had no objection.
The River Reach is the place with the richest chivalric culture among the seven realms, and wearing a white robe is basically one of the highest honors in the hearts of the nobles.
"OK, OK." Tyrion stroked his hands helplessly, "Our king can't touch such a sharp weapon, so let a certain Kingsguard take the sword for the king. Anyway, you will be brothers from now on."
After hearing Lannister's words, Meryn Trant first turned to Queen Cersei to ask for permission, then turned back and took the sword from Loras's hands. After the Knight of Flowers stood up, he returned it.
"It seems that the king is very satisfied with the loyalty of most people. Where are the servants? Bring the wine glasses to your lords, fill them with wine, celebrate the unbreakable alliance together, and wish the king a long life."
Tyrion's exaggerated movements relaxed the atmosphere.
After the people of the Riverbend obtained three seats on the royal council, and Loras's possible position as captain of the Kingsguard, the Lion-Flower Alliance was temporarily saved.
The second and third line lords who follow the feudal family are also quite satisfied with this arrangement. The current situation is that there are seven realms of lions and flowers, and their hard work has not been in vain.
As for the king, as long as the feudal family thinks it is true, then it is true.
After raising their glasses, everyone blessed the king and the subsequent siege, and then went out to appease the lower lords.
The entire coalition camp began to return to normal.
In a small account somewhere.
Cersei and her brother Tyrion face each other.
"I saved your son's kingdom for him. Isn't Casterly Rock too much for me?"
The news sent by the raven was that their father, Lord Tywin, had begun to urinate blood, his health was deteriorating, and he was not far away from death.
Cersei looked impatient, "What's there to fight for about that stone city? I'll give it to you if you want it. But you have to find a way to kill Arthur Bracken."
The more she talked, the angrier she became and her teeth itched. She wished she could bite the evil man to death on the spot.
"And those Dornishmen, don't spare any of them."
The little devil held his chin with one hand, "Let me think about it, no matter whether the Dragon Bearer is Rhaegar's illegitimate son or not, the Vale has a grudge against him. In the Usurper War, the Arryn family and Bronze Yonn worked hard. Everyone. There is no reason for us to fight against the Dragon Holders if we are rebelling together. What's more, Myrcella has been sent to the valley, and the marriage is already a certainty."
Eighteen years ago, Lysa and James missed each other, but now, their descendants are getting married.
Cersei suddenly realized, clapped her hands and said: "You are still smart, I will send someone to deliver a message to the Eyrie, and let the warlike Bronze Yohn lead an army to attack the Riverlands."
When sending troops out of the valley, they must go out of the Mingyue Mountains through the Blood Gate. To the north is the territory of the Frey family, and to the south are Salt Farm Town, Crab Cove, and Ruby Beach.
The Rivermen's army was temporarily assembled at Sow's Corner, and the valley was truly a surprise.
The little devil nodded, "But it's not enough. I guess Lady Lysa won't send out all the troops. About ten thousand are already enough to support the sky... Well... Crowtree City and Riverrun City can also do some work. One and Bracken There is a feud, and the other one is also the main force in the Usurper's war. As long as you order to forget the past and wipe out all punishments, these two families may really give us a surprise after we take back King's Landing. "
Cersei looked at her brother with approval, "You are still good at conspiracy. You can't send a raven to do this. You have to let someone who is reliable and has a good relationship with these two families go. I will leave this person to you to choose. . In short, I want to see the bastard's head as soon as possible, and the Dornishmen will kill him quietly, otherwise others will become suspicious."
"No problem." The little devil poured himself a glass of cider. "After King's Landing is recovered, messengers will be sent to both places."
Tyrion had a pretty good impression of the careerist, but the camps were different, so there was no need to be merciful.
…
Red Keep, Throne Room.
Lord Selwyn Tarth of Tarth, Lord Arstan Selmy of Harvest Hall, Lord Lister Morrigan of Crow's Nest, Lord Hugh Granderson of Seeing City, Lord Basti of Hayhall Ann Errol, Earl of Bronzegate City Ralph Buckler and other great nobles from the Stormlands gathered around, whispering about the rumors of Tommen's death.
For them, there is only one choice now.
Previously, many Stormland nobles had the idea to take the lead in surrendering if King's Landing could not be defended, and had no intention of following Stannis to the death.
The king in their mouth emerged from the back door, followed like a shadow by the Onion Knight Davos.
"Why did you invite me here?" Stannis asked, no longer in his shadow.
Shufu Granderson took the lead in pulling out his long sword, knelt down on one knee and said: "If His Majesty can allow the re-election of the Archbishop and make the two religions independent of each other, we will follow him to the death."
The rest of the people also did the same thing.
The Onion Knight hurriedly turned around and retreated to the side of the Stormland nobles to avoid their kneeling salutes.
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