Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord - Chapter 180

c180 Narrow Sea Fleet

Gavin nodded slightly and said, “Your analysis makes sense. Why do you think those nobles returned to their territories?”

Davos said: “Your Majesty, I think they are waiting to see the situation. If you arrive in their territory, it will be convenient for them to kneel to you in time.”

Gavin was a little surprised after hearing this and asked: “Kneel down in time? You mean they are waiting to pledge their allegiance to me? Why?”

Davos explained: “Your Majesty, they were still loyal to Targaryen more than ten years ago, and then knelt down to Baratheon. Their knees were not as hard as they imagined. Now your fleet of Stepped Islands is sweeping across In the Narrow Sea, with the help of the dragon, and Her Majesty the Queen having legal claim rights, those nobles just knelt down again. They did not take the initiative to come to Dragonstone because they were cautious. For them, placing bets in advance was risky. , they just want to preserve the family.”

After hearing this, Gavin nodded lightly and said, “Very good, Davos. Next, I will allocate you ten sail warships and fifty long ships to form a narrow sea fleet. I want you to assist Hassan in the early stage. Manage the taxation of the Narrow Sea and Dragonstone Island, and when the taxation work is completely stable, replace the Stepped Islands Fleet. The Stepped Islands Fleet has other uses. ”

Davos solemnly said: “Thank you for your trust, I will do my best.”

Gavin called the waiter and said to Davos: “Ask him to take you to see Stannis’s family. They can only stay on Dragonstone for now. I will let them leave after the war is over.”

After hearing this, Davos bowed and said, “Thank you for your kindness.”

After Davos left, Gavin told Hassan: “Transfer the affairs on the Narrow Sea as soon as possible, and then I want you to lead the fleet back to the Stepstone Islands to garrison. Dorne in the west and Volantis in the east are the closest. There are some actions. Dorn is thinking about the taxation of trade routes. I am worried that they may blockade Broken Arm. Volantis is secretly building a fleet. If there is any situation, you can discuss it with Boris and Qyburn. ”

After hearing this, Hassan asked with some confusion: “Your Majesty, don’t you plan to return to the Stepped Stone Islands?”

Gavin shook his head and said: “I have something to do. I have to go to Essos. The queen will be stationed on Dragonstone Island. I will leave the Stepstone Islands to you. I have already said hello to Boris and Qyburn. In case of trouble, the three of you will execute the vote of the Imperial Council.”

Hassan bowed and said, “Your Majesty, don’t worry, I will definitely protect the Stone Steps Islands.”

Gavin nodded and said: “Well, I can rest assured that you can do things. Also, pay close attention to the changes in the situation in Westeros, and report any important situations to me in a timely manner.”

Hassan responded: “Yes, Your Majesty.”

Gavin stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside the window, and thought about his future plans.

After a while, Gavin turned around and said to Hassan: “Okay, go and do your work.”

Hassan bowed and left the room.

Gavin sat at his desk and started writing, preparing a plan to go to Essos. This time he wanted to copy Daenerys’s path and take Slaver’s Bay in one fell swoop.

In the castle garden, the sun shines on the colorful flowers, shining brilliantly. Davos walked slowly along the cobblestone path. Under the guidance of the waiter, he finally met Shireen and Lady Selyse.

When Shireen saw Davos, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she looked at him with some worry and asked: “Knight Davos, why are you here? Were you captured?”

Davos smiled and said: “No, Miss Shireen, I came to see you with your Majesty’s permission.”

Mrs. Celis sat on a stone bench nearby, looked at Davos, and said, “Davos, it seems you have a new allegiance.”

Davos nodded and said, “Madam, I’m sorry about Lord Stannis. I saw him when he was shot by a bow and arrow, but I couldn’t do anything about it.”

Lady Selyse sighed and said: “Every time Stannis leaves, I pray to the Seven Gods. Obviously the Seven Gods no longer care about me. He took Stannis away and imprisoned us here. ”

Looking at the nagging Selyse, Davos couldn’t help but fell silent. After a moment, he continued: “His Majesty Gavin promised to let you leave after the war is over. Madam, you can return to the Florentine family at that time.”

Selys was a little silent after hearing this. Seeing this, Davos looked at Shireen, his eyes full of concern: “How are you doing here? Why don’t you see Poker Face accompanying you?”

Poker Face is Stannis’s jester, a bit silly, and has always been Shireen’s playmate.

Shirin shook her head and said: “I’m fine here, but… I miss my father very much and am not in the mood to play with Poker Face, so I asked him to go down and rest.”

Davos felt sad and said: “Miss Shireen, Lord Stannis is a brave man, he will be proud of you.”

Lady Selyse interjected: “Davos, I heard about the situation outside. Renly has gathered an army. Can we escape Dragonstone to find him? The Florentine family can only protect me, not Protect Shireen.”

Davos thought for a while and said: “Madam, your majesty and the queen are kind people, and they will protect your safety. At present, we can only wait for the situation to stabilize. It is not wise to escape from Dragonstone, and the island is well guarded. It’s tight and there’s no way to escape. Lord Renly is about to start a war, and it may not be safe to leave Shireen to him.”

Lady Selyse frowned and said, “I don’t trust that Gavin and Daenerys, especially Daenerys is from the Targaryen family. Thinking about her father, the Mad King, I’m not sure if she will go crazy. She has a dragon, and Shireen is from the Baratheon family. There is enough hatred between the two.”

Davos hurriedly said, “Madam, don’t say it. If you want to protect Shireen, don’t say such things, especially in the castle. Please believe me, I will ensure your safety.”

Shireen pulled Lady Selyse’s hand and said: “Mother, I believe what Knight Davos said.”

Lady Selyse looked at Shireen, sighed helplessly, and said, “Well, Shireen, I have no choice.”

Davos breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Madam, Miss Shireen, don’t worry, I will do my best to protect you.”

Shireen said gratefully, “Thank you, Knight Davos.”

Davos smiled and said, “This is what I should do. Miss Shireen, you have to be strong and believe that everything will be fine.”

Davos chatted with Shireen and her daughter for a while and asked about their living conditions.

Finally, he got up and said goodbye and left the garden.

Walking on the path in the garden, Davos secretly swore in his heart that no matter what, he would protect Shireen and Lady Selyse.