Chapter 474
2021-01-06
Chapter 474 The Whistleblower (middle)"It's really insidious!" Humfrey suddenly realized, "Queen got the news It must be blown up, even if Black Dragon is injured and can't ride to burn Winterfell, it will definitely order you to take measures immediately. When the time comes we not only have to disrupt the original plan, but also be stabbed by the Dread Fortress and snatched away. A lot of credit!"
Although he was filled with righteous indignation, Humfrey had the advantage that he never lost his sobriety because of his emotions, he cursed and came back to his senses: "But, even if it is true, Bolton count is just a joke. I just want to fight for greater interests for oneself, even if it’s abominable, you can’t judge that the news is fake, right?”
“Yes, Queenscrown’s intelligence system has not yet extended to land grants. Besides, the information I have now is not enough to judge whether this matter is true or not. So, we might as well consider this matter in two cases." Igor narrowed his eyes, "In the first case, the news is basically true. Well, then I I can't really blame Bolton for tipping me off with ulterior motives, after all, who is alive for nothing? But don't forget, all the preparations Queenscrown made in secret after the Battle of Long Lake, from the very beginning, was by pressing The worst case scenario is considered! And our plan did not consider any unexpected support, and the final result of the deduction is still: as the only professional army in the world equipped with gunpowder weapons and dragon assistance, as long as you remain cautious, We can easily crush all North's resistance attempts and open up the road to the south."
"Now that Roose Bolton has jumped out and is willing to be my ally, it seems like a surprise that can be used, and it does make It was much less difficult for us to convince North. But after that, he asked for something in return, replacing House Stark as the new lord of North, and asking us to help support him, how much resources and energy would it take to grant the land?” Igor said indifferently. Said, "House Stark is popular among both nobles and commoners in North and Wall, but House Bolton is the opposite. The latter wants to ascend, and it is impossible to eliminate the former, and even if it is eliminated, under the hostility of the entire North, , the rule is still like walking on thin ice, and it needs the support and help of the royal government at all times."
"Isn't this just enough for the royal government to strengthen its control over North?"
"Listen to me. "Igo r knocked on the table, "If the news is true, we decide whether to cooperate with House Bolton, what we have to consider is the importance of 'what we can get from him' and 'what it takes to change North's owners'. Compared. And if the news is not true, the nature of the matter can be extremely bad! "
"What is our purpose?" Create a smooth north-south passage, so that the weapons and munitions of the Queenscrown base can be transported to the southern front line through a safe and stable land route, so that in case of temporary setbacks, there will be a way to retreat. North and other parts of Seven Kingdoms are separated by The Neck natural insurance. No matter who it is given to, it will be separated for a long time. So, in my blueprint for Queen, North from the very beginning is the same as Westerlands, Dorne and Vale. One of the Four Dominions: Instead of fighting for a new ruler who doesn't know what role, it's better to stay in the hands of House Stark, who is easy to control with the old face. As long as Robb bows his head and agrees to my terms, such a large and sparsely populated land, get it and then fall into a protracted security war... Give it to me, I don't bother to get it. "
"And if Roose Bolton angered the Queen who had just lost a dragon through conspiracy and fabricating false news, and provoke the two sides who were instinctively at peace, I only needed to use a little trick to force House Stark through deterrence. What can be done by bowing your head, turned into a full-scale war, and then dragged the elite troops and two dragons who should have quickly traveled through North to the South to conquer the Seven Kingdoms, and dragged them in the North. A whole group of people in the major event, Qiang stayed only to serve the self-interest of his family, what do you think? "
Humfrey opened his mouth: "This—if that's the case, it's really bad enough to be hanged ten times!" "
"Yes, simplify the model of things and then make judgments, everything will become very simple: if what the whistleblower said is true, it has already been within our expectations and precautions, We didn't need House Bolton's help to easily smooth out House Stark's supposedly flawless plot and move forward with our original strategic plan. And if things are false... it seems that there is a traitor within North, and we seem to be able to use it to save some energy. But in fact - while you are trying to save a little effort, people are staring at your entire force, thinking how to let us work and bleed for him for free! "
Humfrey's eyes straightened, and he swallowed: "It's still a thoughtful adult. If you let me lead the party, I'm afraid I'll be sold and still help people." "
"There is no need to undervalue oneself, everyone has oneself's position and mission, and your ability to do oneself's work well is the greatest value and contribution. As for where to go and how to go, that's up to me, the leader. "
Igor casually reassured, ashamed to say, he didn't want to discuss the general trend and overall strategy of land grant with him when he kept Humfrey in this room, he just needed someone who could be trusted by mouth Yan. It's enough to accompany you to provide a sense of security.
It would be too timid to let the guard stand next to him, and meet a stranger alone... In case a person as talented as Faceless Men comes, Can you threaten oneself without a weapon? After all, this is a world where Magic exists, isn't it!
Standing on the heights of howling winds, he can finally realize what Cao Cao once had in Romance That kind of -- almost neurotic suspiciousness and caution.
Although convinced, Humfrey soon had a new question: "But, if adults already know what to do, whether the news is true or false will not be with the Why did we reveal our true plan to that person, telling him that the so-called 'beyond the wall expedition' was a fake? "
This is indeed a good question, Igor nods the letter: "I ask you and I can't get it, if you are Bolton, send someone to inform the Queen, come to see and respond... You will be good Give it up, give up crafty plots and machinations obediently and honestly continue to be a loyal servant of House Stark? "
"Of course not, I'll jump up and down and try my best to find other ways." A Targaryen, who had a feud with House Stark for killing his father, rode a dragon to North, and the chance to jump back was extremely rare! "
"I think so too, so what if you were Bolton? "
"Me? "Humfrey is deeply trusted by Igor, especially Queenscrown Mayor Yam, but he is only excellent in understanding and execution. As for the ability to create and imagine, or to speak his mind, it is quite ordinary. Normally, he would definitely answer obediently and honestly after thinking for a moment that he didn't know, but this time, he guessed the answer at once. Because - Igor just demonstrated the correct way not long ago: "Take the Spread the word, let it spread throughout the North and the land grant. The adults can order Ser Buckwell to prevent outsiders from seeing the Queen, but it is impossible to isolate Your Majesty from the entire outside world. Once everyone including the land-grant military and civilians knows the news, then the war between Night's Watch and North will be Really inevitable! "
"Yeah, Bolton wouldn't do it at first, because it would be too risky to expose the 'traitors within the lords of North'. But if we don't give him any hope and reaction, then he will definitely take the risk and spread the news. Words are like wind, but strong winds can overturn boats, blow down trees, and use public opinion to inspire hatred and fighting intent. It is simple, but even if we ourselves use this double-edged sword cautiously. If we are cautiously controlling the fire of public opinion for fear that it will get out of control, suddenly an outsider intervenes and throws a bucket of Wildfire in, it will be out of control. "Igor has personally witnessed that a few notes thrown by oneself evolved into a war, and then the same trick was immediately learned by others to make the situation more chaotic. The understanding of this is very profound: "Once the fire gets out of control, first It's those of us who are standing by and lighting it up! "
Speaking of this, Igor also suddenly realized that oneself just released a little real plan, I'm afraid it won't be able to stabilize Bolton's messenger for a few days.
"You go and arrange, Gather an industry coaching team... first go to the trading station outside the city and meet this Keli Snow, find out how many people are in his team, where the crow cage is placed... Then tell him that I already have it It is probably planned, but the Fortress of Terror is required to hold its troops and wait for the news before taking action. After he ties this news to Raven and sends it out, I will ask him to go back to the inner castle on the pretext that I have something important to discuss with him, and then put him and all his entourage under house arrest, and don't do anything bad to them. chance! "
"Huh? Humfrey was startled. "
"There's nothing wrong with that." Igor raised his volume and his voice became serious. "What we are going to do is to seek the country. Success will lead to the defeat of the prince and the robber. No matter how cautious and even base and shameless, it can't be overstated." The bad things are often the little details that you don't think are important, remember! "
"Understood, I'll make arrangements now." ”
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Queenscrown was busy, and an operation against whistleblowers quietly began to take shape, and in Eastwatch, the easternmost end of the Wall outside several dozen li, An emissary, also from North, has just concluded a meeting with the commander here.
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(end of this chapter)