Chapter 295
2021-01-06
Chapter 295 PrioritiesFor such a major event, but not appearing until the last minute, is not putting on airs— —Assisted many Lord Commanders, so old that even Denys Mallister had to take on the younger Maester Aemon. After Mormont's death, his physical condition deteriorated. After several months of elections, he is now so weak that he can't even walk. . Although the farce here has been tossing for a long time, he was led by Sam and reluctantly came to the scene by two people.
The arrival of the old man made many Castle Black officers who knew about his health extremely uneasy: "Aemon master, if you are not feeling well, just rest in your room. We can solve this matter by oneself."
"Many thanks for your concern, but if you stay in the house for a long time, if you don't come out to bask in the sun, you will get moldy." Aemon showed a weak smile and shook his head slightly: "There is a lot of noise here, who is it? Can you do me a favor and tell me what happened?"
There is no sun in the sky, only dense clouds and biting cold wind, but no one is going to take this seriously. The clerk quickly moved the chair back, and blind Maester sat down reluctantly amid the concern or puzzlement of the crowd. After Sam had a question and answer with the onlookers, he roughly understood the situation.
"Well...that's what it is. It stands to reason that only the highest officer of Night's Watch...has the right to decide whether or not King-Beyond-the-Wall goes. But the rules are dead. , people are alive... Now that the commander can't be elected, I will rely on age to show of age, and I will give my opinion first." Maester Aemon whispered tremblingly, and the words passed through Sam's words. It was recited aloud and fell into the ears of everyone present: "Castle Black has been rebuilt to have a wall and the ability to defend against attacks from the south of the Wall. However, in this way, its footprint and space have been greatly reduced. In today's face The enemy, when it should function as a strong fortress, vacated a tower for a long time, wasting a little manpower and space under house arrest...cough...accommodating the Mance Rayder family, but making many of their own brothers crammed into one room. It's really a little wrong. Now that someone has brought this up, why not change your mind and just throw the trouble to Queenscrown - let the logistics department worry about it, and save the effort of the brothers on the front line. What do you think? How?"
"We haven't messed with anything, so why is it troublesome!" Val muttered with some dissatisfaction, but he understood that the old man in front of him had extraordinary prestige in Night's Watch, and only told James Complained, and did not impudent to say it out loud.
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Jiang is indeed old and hot, even if he is too weak to speak, but Maester Aemon still found out after visiting the scene in the shortest time. The only solution to the problem that avoids conflict, even the steps are prepared for everyone.
The three Castle Black executives pondered for a moment, and immediately understood: As long as the "transfer of the Mance Rayder family" is a decision made by all the executives after unanimous discussion, naturally there is no such thing as James "acting without authorization". . Eastwatch, there is no reason to block the road, everyone can lay down their weapons with peace of mind, and no one loses face!
Jeremy Lake, who has always been neutral and has not been involved in the struggle between reformers and conservatives, was the first to say: "Aemon master is right, I support the transfer of Mance Rayder and his family to the What do you think of Queenscrown, Marsh, and Yawick?"
With "several dynasties" such as Maester Aemon appearing to round up the field, why would anyone not seize the opportunity? Anyway, no matter what happens, it can be pushed to Aemon - everyone agrees not to be soft, but for the sake of the old man and to give him face!
The situation is turned upside down in an instant, and what James Lannister of arrogant and despotic supercilious has done suddenly changes from a violation of discipline to a popular one.
In this way, not only will the handle that has already been seized not be used, but it will also be difficult to make a fuss after the fact. Using this to launch a counterattack against the reformers, Igor will win a complete victory!
How could Yohn ·Royce agree?
He straightened up immediately, and was about to refute Maester Aemon's suggestion...but he forgot that it was not him, but Cotter Pyke who blocked the way today.
The Eastwatch Commander, who was stunned by James' tricks twice a while ago, finally returned to reality from his absent-minded state. He looked around and tried to figure out what happened in this moment. : At present, all the people in Castle Black who are qualified to participate in the decision-making have chosen to compromise for the overall situation and legitimize James' behavior. If you continue to hold on and refuse to let go, I am afraid that oneself will lead the brothers to become a victim of "stability" in vain, and it will become a chaos after the fact.
"Didn't you hear what Maester Aemon and a few adults said?" Cotter Pyke clenching one's teeth and said, he is not afraid of death, but he can't step into the pit with the brothers who follow oneself, and a splash Don't even read: "Put the guys away and let them go!"
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Under the loud reprimands of the Castle Black Big Three, the crowd dispersed. Thousands of kilograms of meat were signed into the warehouse, and the Queenscrown guests completed the unloading. After a short stop, they left Castle Black with Mance Rayder and his family... and the direction of the kitchen, there was also a strong aroma of oil.
A conflict that almost turned into a catastrophe ended in a bloodless ending. On the surface, Castle Black executives "unanimously agreed" on a plan to transfer the King-Beyond-the-Wall family after deliberation, with a happy ending. But in fact, Night's Watch with a little brain can see that in this great character wrestling, the chief logistics officer who didn't even show up - another game.
Igor demonstrates the power of oneself in action, and proves to Night's Watch that he can make Night's Watch Legion ... depend on oneself to a certain extent, even if he has not yet become Lord Commander. Ideas run!
Of course, the incident ended simply. Taking into account the overall situation, the Castle Black executives who were forced to compromise in public were secretly annoyed. They had already sent someone to write down the details of the incident. The Ravens sent letters to Nightfort to complain to Robb Stark; and the plan was frustrated. , Cotter Pyke and Yohn · Royce, who were not willing to give up but were completely helpless, also retreated into the tower where they lived to discuss the countermeasures behind.
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Yohn Royce angrily threw things on the table: "This kid is too irrespective of the law and of natural morality, if elected Lord Commander, Night's Watch Sooner or later it will be destroyed in his hands!"
"Don't talk about how much you love Night's Watch, you didn't put on black clothed voluntarily." Cotter Pyke washed his face, embarrassed His state was greatly reduced, only his face was slightly swollen: "Don't think too much, tell everyone to pack up, we'll go back to Eastwatch tomorrow."
"Just go home in a daze— —Same as Mallister's old bastard?" Yohn was still unwilling: "Everyone will think we're giving in."
"What capital do we have to not give in! What else can you think of? Is there any way to deal with him - except to kill him? You see this guy can't wait to take a group of bodyguards to the toilet, who can find a chance to start?" defeated. Eastwatch is close to the Bay of Seals. In addition to those who climb the wall, the garrison often has to deal with wildlings who smuggle in on rafts, and sometimes they can learn from overseas tourists who come by boat... Frequent and diverse battles have created many good players, among them There are many good boys with excellent innate talent who can even challenge commanders with a little experience. Cotter has never been arrogant enough to think oneself invincible in the whole world, but—like being hanged and beaten, so powerless to fight back?
This is definitely the first time in his life. If he hadn't experienced it himself, he wouldn't even believe that there are experts who are skilled in fighting to this level.
On the mind and plot against, he has long recognized his weakness. But today's battle has shattered his proud advantage -- his confidence in martial power.
Cotter never hides the fact that oneself is a fool, but Commander Eastwatch for many years, he is by no means a total brainless fool. Such a tragic setback actually woke him up: oneself has never had a son killed by Igor, why is he being led away by Yohn, and he is desperate to fight against that guy? Fortunately, Maester Aemon came forward to mediate today, but if this continues, oneself will be trapped sooner or later!
At Castle Black, far away from oneself's home field, he has no advantage, and there is no point in staying any longer.
"Then—do we recognize it?"
Recognize? If it means admitting that you can't fight the opponent, yes, but if you say admitting defeat, it is impossible to sit and watch Igor become the Lord Commander!
"I didn't forget this kid who insulted me in public that day. Don't want me to subdue him in his life! When I go back to Eastwatch, I want to check who is voting for him, whether it is Wouldn't it be better to affect the results of this local election, delay his victory, or stumble upon him after he wins the election, rather than continue to rely on Castle Black, and lose both the inside and the face?"
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Castle Black is only a few dozen li away from Nightfort, and Raven arrives in an instant, even before the North patrol team and the chief logistics officer who led the team on horseback.
But the lawsuits of Castle Black's high-level officials did not end up in the hands of Robb Stark, but fell into the hands of the defendants-Nightfort, and even all other strongholds along the Wall except for the three major fortresses, Those who manage Raven are appointed by Igor West, who is responsible for enabling these fortresses.
Not only is he in charge in name, but in fact, he also takes the salary from him... From head to toe, inside and out, they are all his people.
Igor glanced at the full-page report and accusation written by the three chiefs of Castle Black at the behest, coldly smiled, rolled it into a ball, and tossed it casually.
The move to move the King-Beyond-the-Wall family was a safe bet, but seeing Yohn Royce and Cotter Pyke react so violently and quickly... Val's wildling chick Really accurate.
Today, oneself's prudence helped oneself avoid a crisis again, but there are still a lot of things to do. He has to deal with the current affairs first... in order to have the time to deal with the colleagues on Castle Black's side . If the North inspection team can't be settled, the battle of wits and courage between oneself and those "oath brothers" is useless.
Igor quickly packed his clothes and mood, turned and walked towards the center of Nightfort's yard. Behind him, the slender parchment that was crumpled into a ball slowly turned to ashes in the charcoal fire laid by Nightfort Smith,
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(end of this chapter)