#138Chapter 137 Dragon Mother
In the western part of Essos, the areas controlled by the nine free federation cities all submitted to Robb's rule.
Unlike the rule of Westeros, everything here maintained the original system, and Robb did not interfere too much.
What Robb wanted was the resources and unimpeded trade here.
A month later, the banquet held in Tyrosh was reopened.
This time, all the governors, archons, and lords of all the federation cities were present, regardless of whether they were willing or not.
The city lords who had only sent envoys before were even more cautious.
They already knew what happened to the two cities that openly opposed Robb, and now they were afraid that they would follow in their footsteps, so their attitude was more humble.
"This is a fine wine produced from the Arbor. Even in Westeros, it is a rare treasure. His Majesty Robb must personally enjoy a bottle every month."
At the banquet, Earl Redwyne began to promote his own wine according to Robb's request.
As an emperor who conquered a federation city alone on a dragon, Robb's current reputation is unparalleled.
At this time, he also became the chief spokesperson for Qingting Island wine.
Many noble ladies and younger nobles came up curiously.
They were the first group of people to be impressed by Robb. Women are strong, and young people always like those heroic knight stories. When they heard that there was His Majesty Robb's favorite wine, they all came up to check it out.
After seeing the price, these people were shocked: "So expensive?!"
Earl Redwyne laughed: "Don't look at it as expensive, how many people want to buy it but can't! Every year, the Stark royal family alone uses half of it!"
"The Stark royal family's official wine..."
Many people were attracted by this title, and they all thought that if they could buy a bottle, would they have the same taste and status as the Stark royal family?
For a while, many people were really eager to move.
"My lords, if you think this price is too expensive, we still have two options: copper label and silver label."
After seeing the reactions of the crowd, Earl Redwyne took advantage of the heat and began to promote the concept of grading.
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At the same time, at the edge of the banquet, in a luxurious box.
Robb formally talked with the governors of nine cities at the same time.
This is a strange sight. For many years, almost no one has ever been able to call all nine people to his inner court at the same time.
But Robb did it, and it was so easy.
"I am very happy that you can come here. Although there were some misunderstandings between us before, the misunderstandings are now resolved. We are all friends. Cheers to our friendship."
Robb chatted briefly, picked up the gold label wine of Qingting Island, and motioned everyone to take a sip.
When the wine went into their throats, many governors' eyes lit up: good wine!
They had never drunk this kind of wine before, but it actually had a different flavor. It can be judged that the geographical location of the grape production area must be very superior.
"I believe you all know why I came to call you here. It's very simple. I hope everyone will make a fortune together..."
Robb explained his plundering plan in detail, right in front of the host, without any scruples, and even many places were not concealed.
Tell everyone directly: I want to make money through unequal trade!
The official sales of the Stark family in the Westeros Empire are more expensive than the original ones!
My fleet comes to buy your goods, and the price is low!
The money earned is divided into 30% and 70%.
You can earn more and take 30%. His Majesty Robb can take less for the sake of the people, and 70% is enough.
Even so, these archons still need to look at Robb's face.
"Your Majesty really takes care of us, which makes us feel ashamed!"
"We will never let your Majesty down!"
With a flattering smile, they raised their glasses to celebrate their new rulers.
Robb looked at these hypocritical smiles and knew in his heart that they were just pretending to be with him.
There are so many tricks in the account sharing. They will not hand over 70% of the profits so easily. This is more painful than killing them.
But it doesn't matter. Robb is not in a hurry. Now it's enough to have a large amount of money in his pocket.
When all the talents of his own academy are cultivated, and a large number of Westeros Empire elites come to Essos to help Robb divide their property, that is when things will really get on the right track.
Now Robb guarantees smooth shipping and trade priority.
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Meereen, in the central and southern part of Essos continent, is far away from the nine free federation cities.
This is the Slave Bay, the most active slave activity area in the world.
In Meereen, a silver-haired woman sits in the lord's hall, the sun shines on her hair, making her look more beautiful and charming.
However, such a beauty has a sad face, with her hands on her cheeks and frowning eyebrows.
She is Daenerys Targaryen, a woman with countless titles.
"I heard that the slave cities I liberated were in chaos, and those nobles regained the leadership of the city after I left."
The leader of the Unsullied, Grey Worm, said respectfully: "These restored cities sent you thirteen ships, I hope you can forgive their actions."
"They are not asking for my forgiveness, but asking me to leave here and stop interfering with them."
"If I don't leave, they will attack us."
Daenerys knows that those slave owners are just jackals. Although they are not strong, as long as you turn your back and expose your flaws, they will pounce on you and bite you hard.
"I also want to return to Westeros, but they only gave me thirteen ships, which is too few, and not enough for the Unsullied Legion to return fully armed.
What's more, now that I can't even manage a city well, how can I rule that continent? "
Daenerys has been suffering from insomnia for a long time, and her career has not been going well since Meereen was conquered.
She wanted to be a good ruler and first abolished slaves.
But soon some slaves were begging their masters to take them in because they could not afford to eat.
The three giant dragons grew bigger and bigger, and became increasingly violent as they reached adolescence. They often went out to rob livestock. One woman even accused her child of being burned to death by the giant dragons.
Whether it's true or not, that doesn't matter.
Anyway, this incident has caused panic in Meereen.
In order to control them, Daenerys had the dragons imprisoned in the dungeon, but Drogon burned dozens of people to death and ran away. Now she only has two dragons.
Many people immediately felt rebellious when they saw that Daenerys' control over the dragons was not that strong.
There were already forces against Daenerys in Meereen, and now they have become even more powerful.
An organization called the "Harpy" appeared, causing assassinations and terrorist attacks everywhere in the city of Meereen, facing Daenerys' supporters.
For a time, people in the city were panicked.
"what should I do..."
Daenerys asked herself.
"I have captured many noble hostages, but the assassination activities have not stopped for a moment. It seems that this matter will not work."
"Perhaps I should be engaged to Hizda, as long as he guarantees that there will be no more assassination attempts in Meereen for ninety days."
"But... Hizda is a noble of Meereen. Will he really help me? Is this a conspiracy?"
After all, Daenerys is just a little girl now. Although she has magical powers and can control the three-headed dragon, she has no abilities herself!
Any strong man or woman can give her a threat.
And at that time, what use could the dragon be?
"The dragon...the harpy..."
While Daenerys was thinking, Daario, the leader of the Stormcrows, walked in.
Daario was a handsome and capable man. He coveted Daenerys's beauty, killed several other captains, and took his men to the Dragon Mother.
Daenerys knew his intentions because he never hid his love, which was as intense as fire.
Daario knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty, there is a group of people said to be from Westeros who want to defect to you."
"From Westeros?"
Daenerys was a little surprised. She had never contacted anyone in Westeros. How could such a group of people appear?
Soon, Euron and Earl Hightower were brought in, who had all their weapons removed.
"Your Majesty, we are the Greyjoys and the Hightowers..."
Before he finished speaking, Ba, the former Kingsguard, recognized Earl Hightower at a glance. He asked in surprise: "Earl Hightower, why are you here?"
As the leader of the Kingsguard for several dynasties, Bao Ba came across the ocean to find Daenerys and continue to serve him since he was exiled by Joffrey.
He is well-informed, and the famous Hightower family is a family that he can easily hear without knowing much about it.
He leaned close to Daenerys and whispered about the status and strength of the Hightower family.
There is also a brief introduction to the squid family to which Euron Greyjoy belongs.
Both of these families can be called families with a long history and profound foundation.
Daenerys was also surprised. What were these two ancient families doing who had ruled Westeros longer than the Targaryens? What were they doing here?
Is the guy with the eyepatch next to him Greyjoy?
That guy makes me uncomfortable and looks so sinister and disgusting.
Earl Hightower said respectfully: "Descendant of the great Targaryen family, the thing is like this..."
After briefly telling the current information about Westeros, Hightower began to tell Robb's recent whereabouts.
"That Robb Stark is a complete madman! Not only has he ruled half of Westeros, but he also wants to continue to advance eastward. At this time, he is at war with the nine Free Federation cities!"
"I'm afraid, his purpose is not for the city, but for you, Your Majesty!"
Lord Hightower added fuel to the fire and fanned the flames just to make Daenerys believe that Robb was her enemy.
It must be said that Daenerys was easily convinced by Hightower's words.
Although she was still young, she also knew that one of the main forces rebelling against her family was the "Stark family of the North".
It is someone the Targaryen family must never forget and give up revenge on.
Now that Duke Stark is dead and his son has come to the continent of Essos, it goes without saying that he is definitely here to hunt him down.
Euron stood up and said: "So we are here to serve the Targaryen family. We only hope that we can fight back to Westeros together and kill all the Stark family!"
The Hightowers followed the Tyrells during the Rebellion, and the Tyrells fought for the Targaryens.
So Daenerys has a good impression of Lord Hightower.
In addition, Euron was originally a mercenary, and he led troops to fight in the West during the rebellion, so he had no deep hatred with the Targaryen family.
In addition, they brought a group of troops, which was of great help to Daenerys's rule over Meereen.
So Daenerys had no hesitation in accepting the loyalty of these two people.
"Very good, I am willing to accept your loyalty. I swear in the name of the Targaryen family that when we return to Westeros, you will regain your family territory!"
Euron stood up and made another request: "I also hope to be engaged to your majesty... You know, we are a team with a fleet and strength, so we need a guarantee..."
Euron's words have not been finished, and the guards beside Daario jumped out.
"You are talking nonsense! I am the one who wants to marry Her Majesty the Queen!"
Daario looked unbelievable. Why are so many people competing with him for women today?
It's okay that this one-eyed dragon came out of nowhere, but you are your own servant, how dare you jump out?
Daenerys was also a little confused, not knowing what this little guard was selling.
"I am the prince of Dorne, Quentin Malte!" The guard finally revealed his identity.
He took out a note: "My father, Prince Doran of Dorne, originally wanted to marry my sister to your brother Viserys, but he died, so I came."
"This is a letter written by my father. As long as Your Majesty is willing to marry me, we Dorne will be completely loyal to the Targaryen family and continue the previous friendship!"
Dorne often intermarries with the Targaryen family, and the title of prince also comes from the marriage.
Originally, Quentin wanted to hide his identity for a while, but the appearance of these two people disrupted his rhythm, so he had to jump out in advance.
Dorne... Greyjoy... Hightower family, why did so many people appear at once?
At this time, Daenerys remembered her prophecy:
"The glass candles are burning. Soon the white mare will come, and behind her will follow other things. Sea monsters and black flames, lions and griffins, sons of the sun and dragons of mummers. Don't trust any of them. Remember the words of the immortals. Be careful of the stewards who are sprinkled with perfume."
Dorne... Sons of the Sun...
Euron... According to Old Bar, his family emblem is a sea monster...
Don't trust any of them.
Daenerys remembered the second half of the prophecy.