Chapter 285
2021-01-06
Chapter 285 Trading with the Witch"Increasing the number of votes? You don't want to expand the vote Let's go to the land grant, the choice is the Night's Watch Legion Lord Commander, not the land grant king, this is the privilege of the oath Night's Watch."
"It's not that exciting, even if everyone agrees, I don't Dare to agree. If you do that, the winner will be the original King-Beyond-the-Wall Mance Rayder." Igor laughed, shaking his head: "We only play side balls and move within the rules - we want four hundred people The proportion of the total number of Legion is less than one third, as long as there are more than 1,200 brothers who have the right to vote, that is to say, just try to get 200 people who are willing to swear to join the Night's Watch Legion and vote for My people can turn things around."
How else?
This man's tricks are beyond imagination. Denys Mallister, the old man and Cotter Pyke, what are you doing to fight this kind of opponent? Melisandre squinted and stared at Igor for a few seconds - she originally wanted to offer help to gain trust and attention, but after Igor wins the Lord Commander election, he can have a place and enough say in the Wall and land grants, who wants to... ...the guy in front of him doesn't seem to need her help, and oneself can do the trick!
"Interesting idea, where do you plan to get these two hundred people?"
"From the Night's Watch logistics department, from the land grantors...when a high reward is offered, brave men will come forward, I'm not worried about that." Igor's eyes flickered with rays of light, "This is just recruiting recruits, they must be recognized as oath brothers before they can have the right to vote. Usually, the Instructor will give the list of recruits who have completed the training to the Lord Commander for review, after the latter approves the oath ceremony and assigns the department... But now the Lord Commander can't choose, then I think: this process can be skipped Sam told me that there was a precedent for this in history."
"The so-called precedent is that the chief Instructor approves and directly swears to join the Legion?"
"That's right." Igor nominates, "There have been countless Lord Commander elections in history, lasting from one day to two years. Night's Watchers can slowly wait for the birth of a new leader, but those nobles who join Night's Watch for honor or designated by kings and great nobles Black clothed criminals and exiled political losers can't wait - after all, the only way to reassure the Law Enforcer and the victor is to be bound by black clothed after taking an oath. I'm going to set up one for Castle Black's Instructor Bonus: Payout every time a recruit completes training to become a Night's Watch... just the benefit may not be enough, I'll have to find time to have a good talk with Andrew Ser to make it easier for him."
"I heard that Andrew Tarth served in Shadow Tower for many years before being transferred to Castle Black by Mormont. How do you plan to convince him to cooperate with you and your old boss to run for Lord Commander?"
"It's really the trickiest part of the whole plan, but at least he's openly neutral isn't it. I believe, when we get to the mountain, there'll be a way through, the boat to... umm There are always more solutions than difficulties."
"Where is the slang term, it sounds interesting." Melisandre narrowed his eyes: "It's a coincidence that this sentence is true today. your way , is in sight. "
"oh?" Igor asked, pretending to be confused, "How do you say that?" "
"There is good news - the most critical part of your plan, the current Castle Black Instructor Andrew Ser, has realized the fact that R'hllor is the only True God under my guidance, As a Red God believer, as long as I speak, I can easily persuade him to do this for you. "
Igor's heart moved, this is a good thing, he doesn't care whether Melisandre is persuading, sleeping, or directly using magic to control Andrew Ser's mind: "That's very good, but I don't know what Ms. Melisandre wants me to pay." For the price, are you willing to help me with this? "
"The price? no no no, the Chief Logistics Officer obviously did not understand one thing: Wall is the front line of the Life and Death Battle, and the selection of Lord Commander is related to the future of mankind. We need a strong leader who can take us through this difficult time - I believe in your ability and think you are the most suitable Lord Commander, so I will come to help. "Melisandre stared into Igor's eyes and said, "This is a voluntary help, and you don't need to pay any price. I just hope that after being elected Lord Commander, you can promise me a few small things. ”
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There will be such a day.
A key plot character with unpredictable abilities like Melisandre will turn up without being invited , offered to help in the Lord Commander election and even condescended to show up to help?
Igor recalled the scene when he just crossed over. At that time, in order to carry out some small life-saving plans, he had to save money, keep his eyes wide and ears pricked. Even if he came to King's Landing later, in order to recruit some ordinary talents and employees, he had to go out in person, use words and interests...even play emotional cards to win over people.
It should be said yes Do you have a lot of help?
No, when a person climbs to a certain height and shows a certain ability and influence, just like a game character with high prestige and charm, he will naturally follow and support In Melisandre's eyes, some of the qualities that Igor showed to fulfill the prophecy were the most critical factors for her to come to surrender.
Igor: "As long as it is not too demanding, I am willing to serve. "
"I will let the Narrow Sea princes and their entourages who follow me announce that they have joined Night's Watch, all of whom have noble backgrounds and have been educated and trained by the Knights." As long as you apply, you can directly swear to put on black clothed without going through a long recruit stage, and there is no reason for anyone to stop it. After they become Night's Watch, they will immediately vote for you to help you secure the victory... and then, it's up to you and the chief Instructor. "
"Joining Night's Watch means giving up everything they have in the South, and they would do it to support me?" ”
“Everything you have? "Melisandre faintly smiled: "The Lord of Light can give them more than their family and king. "
The power of religion should not be underestimated.
Immortality? Enter Heaven after death? How many virgins serve? God knows what Melisandre promises to those Queen's Party people or what? How many Enchantment Techniques have been applied, so that they not only abandoned the opportunity to follow Stannis to make a fortune, but also agreed to join Night's Watch. But they are willing to make sacrifices just to send oneself to the top, and oneself is naturally happy.
Igor Nodding and waiting for the witch to say her few little conditions.
"But you won't let them really keep the Wall here forever. Melisandre didn't sell too much, and continued after a short pause: "After this battle of life and death is over, we will drive the Cold God back to the Lands of Always Winter, and you will send them to the south, their hometown to collect food and grass, just like You left Castle Black to go to King's Landing before, no problem? ”
Simply summed up, that is to say, go back to a comfortable place and enjoy yourself after helping. This will definitely be unfair in the eyes of other Night's Watches... But The Seven is on, this critical moment, How can you think about it?
Igor said: "No problem, they will all join the logistics department and become logistics officers, and they will be responsible for business trips to the south after the war. "
"After you have been elected Lord Commander, you have to facilitate my dissemination of the teachings of Red God in the Wall and in the Land Grant. "
Unexpected conditions. How can it really cost nothing to gain benefits? After all, this is not for self-interest, and it is not harmful to Wall's defense. Igor continues nodded: " good. "
Humans who are not bound by faith are barbaric, and it is not a bad thing to let the Red God of Melisandre restrain wildling. But Igor also understands that people who are blinded by faith will be more terrifying than Barbarian... How to master The balance of these should be considered after oneself has successfully won the position of Lord Commander.
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The first two conditions are agreed without hesitation, which is calculated by Melisandre Inside, using a progressive method to paralyze the vigilance of negotiators is a common trick, and Igor is not the only one who can use it: "The last point, you have to admit that oneself is the reincarnation of Azor Ahai, Prince that was Promised. As a legendary hero, command this human war against death. "
This really confuses Igor a bit, admitting that oneself is the Child of Prophecy...is there any benefit, Night's Watch, Mountain Clan and Wildling, the three big groups that make up the land grant, who Would you care about that broken prophecy?
"I don't understand, why should I pretend that oneself is someone else? That prophecy is indeed widely circulated and as everyone knows, but believe me - very few people really take it seriously. I will be selected as Lord Commander by my strength, and I will convince the public by what I do, and I don't need this method. Igor shook his head, and suddenly raised his brows: "Wait, do you need someone to pretend to be this character, or do you really think I'm the Prince in the prophecy? "
"All indications are that you are the one who fulfilled the prophecy." Melisandre shook his head, "I saw Dragonstone from Holy Fire a few years ago...I interpreted it as 'The Child of Prophecy is the Dragonstone Prince'. It's a pity that King Stannis on Iron Throne refused to come to the forefront of the Ice and Fire battle to match the prophesied next step. I was puzzled for a while, and then suddenly remembered: what the Lord of Light was trying to tell me might not be that the Child of Prophecy is the master of Dragonstone, but that I would meet the prophecy at Dragonstone. "
"Well, I did meet you at Dragonstone." "In fact, there was a twist, and Igor interrupted Melisandre with a wave of his hand: "Let me sort it out - you, saw Dragonstone in the fire, then Wall, and I happened to be at the same time as you." Appeared in these two places, so you think I'm Prince that was Promised? That would be too hasty. "
"It's not that simple. Don't forget, when we met, you had already killed one of the Others and had a battle with another false god, and you were tainted with two heretics. I should have realised you were different, unfortunately I was too confident and saw you as a normal Night's Watch - in addition to the quick glimpses of these two scenes in the fire, I also saw Prince that was Promised Command a magnificent army with thousands of men and horses against the horrific darkness. Once you're elected Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, don't you match the third rule? There are no lies in Holy Fire... Aside from these three conditions, some of the qualities you exhibit are the real reasons for my judgment. "
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(If you know the means and intentions I used to get to King's Landing on business, and even the arrangements for my defection to the other side of the narrow sea, I'm afraid not. That said.) Igor's mind.
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The Lord of Light made Melisandre see Dragonstone in the fire, possibly referring to the island where Daenerys Targaryen was born , or it may simply imply that Dragonstone holds the key material Dragonglass against Others on Dragonstone; Wall... gosh, R'hllor let the priests of oneself see Wall, there are ten thousand reasons; as for commanding a magnificent army with thousands of men and Horses, a thousand Night's Watches, and 40,000 land-granters made from a hodge-podge of sources—is that a "magnificent army with thousands of men and horses"?
These words, Igor didn't say Come out.
Melisandre judges that oneself is the Child of Prophecy. From the logic and the actual situation, it is good for oneself.
There is no doubt that oneself's performance is a success .The "Fantastic Adventures of Night's Watch", several good performances in public, helped oneself to successfully shape Igor West - a heroic and fearless but also clear-headed and courageous adventure The image of a family, an entrepreneur, and a cold-fighting hero has affected Red Woman's interpretation of the prophecy. To be honest, being mistaken for Child of Prophecy feels like being secretly in love with a favorite girl, which is quite stealing I was happy, but after thinking about it again and again, Igor decided: I don't recognize it.
In addition to being afraid that Melisandre will fly into a rage out of humiliation and spread his resentment on oneself after he finds out and recognizes the wrong person in the future, there are many considerations. I can't tell.
The one who is favored is always fearless. Now that I know that Melisandre really thinks that oneself is the Child of Prophecy, Igor has taken the initiative - he can be a little "arrogant". Just like a mother doesn't love her child because she is rebellious, as a priest of Red God , Melisandre will never give up help and support to oneself because of oneself's denial or non-cooperation.
"No, please allow me to be rude, I refuse this request." Igor said with a firm expression, "I respect your beliefs and believe that you have abilities that I cannot understand. But I am who I am. , not a reincarnation or replacement for anyone - if the title Child of Prophecy would be a huge help against the Others, I might be able to bear with it. But the truth is, it's neither useful nor Makes me happy, I can't take it."
"Don't subconsciously deny it, think about it, is there anyone more prophecy than you?" Melisandre stood up, the large ruby in his throat lit by candlelight It seemed to pulse rhythmically. She walked around the desk to Igor, leaned down, and pointed her slender white fingers to Igor's chest, as if to feel his thoughts through flesh, wool, and leather. "Feel it, your heart is burning and pulsing with R'hllor's light? You are Prince that was Promised, and you must face up to your oneself identity!"
(Can say heartbeat So literary, it is really the ability of these gods.) Along with this idea, the heat and the breath of the opposite sex assumes the senses.
If this woman was trying to make oneself mess up and get out of the way and reluctantly admit it, she almost did. Igor snorted inwardly, but his expression remained the same, he also stood up and pushed the witch's hand away: "Ms. Melisandre, you have two choices now, one is to continue trying to persuade me, but I guarantee you will not succeed; the other is To give up the frivolity of arguing, Child of Prophecy or not, I'll make an all-out effort to preside over Wall's defense against our common enemy, won't I."
Melisandre withdrew his arms. , staring at Igor for a while, standing opposite to each other, confirming that the other party insists on this, regretfully sighed, turning around and walking back across the table.
She was not frustrated.
It took far more words and energy to convince Stannis Baratheon that he was Prince that was Promised. But the situation of the two is different. Melisandre had to convince Stannis to believe in the identity of Prince in oneself's prophecy, because in the future, he would use it to persuade him to fight for the throne, and even persuade him to go to the Wall himself to put out the fire.
Unfortunately, Iron Throne's appeal is clearly greater than predicted.
And what about Igor? At least one thing is right - he is already in the Wall, and is about to be elected Lord Commander of the Night's Watch with the help of oneself, and whether he recognizes it or not has little impact on the outcome of this Life and Death Battle.
"Well, since you insist, that's all... Take a step back, I want you to openly admit that you believe in the Lord of Light and are a devout follower of the Red God."
Everyone takes a step back, seems like a fair deal, but Igor's answer is still no.
Once you become a Lord Commander but openly declare your faith in Red God, you will be hindered in many things in the future... This is not the most troublesome thing. Igor mainly does not want to be like Stannis, and he will do whatever he wants in the future, and he will be said to be instigated by Melisandre, and it is the credit of "that witch".
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He suddenly felt a little ironic: I haven't become a Lord Commander, so I started to think about this first. Should it be said that infighting and fighting for power and profit are the evil nature of human beings?
But with emotion, Igor didn't want to - he only started thinking about solutions when there was a problem.
“In order to resist the impending crisis, we must unite all forces that can be united. To do this, I even plan to build a statue of every major religious god around Queenscrown in the future. To create a place so that people of all faiths who come to the Wall for the same purpose can have a place of pilgrimage or prayer." Speaking of which, when oneself was hunted by the Others, he swore that he would prosper in the future. Doing so, and now making this plan, can be regarded as a repayment by the way: "In this case, I think that the Night's Watch Legion Lord Commander, as the supreme commander of the Wall defenders and the land grant, is in the belief of oneself. It is most appropriate to remain neutral or conceal your true inclinations.”
“R'hllor is the source of all goodness, and one of the only two True Gods in the world that can project power, and you have chosen Confronting the enemy of all living things, but not willing to join the other?"
"I believe that R'hllor is the source of goodness." In fact, Igor doubts this, "I have seen you use The power of the past... But unfortunately, in Westeros, people who are not Red God believers account for the majority. Among the great nobles who have important resources, only the King Stannis family has openly changed their beliefs. I think, like Melisandre Such a smart and extraordinary person, lady, shouldn't be so extreme or stupid - think heathen's help and support is dirty, disdain to accept it?"
Melisandre smiled, indifferent expression. To deal with unbelievers, she also has all kinds of tactics or rhetoric, but some of them are not easy to use against Child of Prophecy, and the rest... He looked at Igor's face with the same faint smile, and suddenly gave birth to a kind of even if Faced with a premonition that a diehard like Stannis has never had before: there's no way oneself can convince him to change his mind about what the guy in front of him decides.
Perhaps, strong-willed - another real Prince that was Promised, one of the things that is different from ordinary people?
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(end of this chapter)