Chapter 392 Otto Targets Damon
The episode passed quickly, and the meeting was officially held.
Corliss was full of pride and advised: "Your Majesty, the Three Women's Kingdom has been destroyed, and the war between the Kingdom and the Disputed Land has ended. It is time to discuss strategies such as reopening ports and trade."
Talking requires peace and face.
He did not mention the distribution of benefits, and euphemistically used maritime trade as an introduction.
After all, this is the most generous advantage of the free trade city-state.
Viserys looked at his eldest son carefully and kept smiling all the time: "Lord Corliss and I think the same, it is imperative for the three city-states to reopen trade."
Prime Minister Lyonor said strictly: "The three city-states have not yet been completely stable, and most of the people are against the Iron Throne. It is a little dangerous to open the ports at this time."
"If the ports are not opened, who will solve the food, drink, defecation and urination of the three city-states?"
Minister of Justice Jasper opposed the opinion and said sharply: "Our ports export countless goods for support every day, and sooner or later they will drag down the treasury."
Otto glanced at him and nodded in agreement.
Several ministers joined the discussion and debated on reopening trade.
Lyonor was unwilling to reopen trade, saying that Braavos's movements were unclear and Dorne's invasion was underway, which was not conducive to the development of trade at this time.
Jasper refuted the issue of treasury expenditure.
Otto secretly supported it, while Linman, Orville and Tormund remained silent.
War is not fought with strong soldiers and horses, but with logistical supplies.
The Battle of the Narrow Sea started in late June and ended in early August, which took only a little over a month.
However, in just one month, the financial resources lost by the treasury became an astronomical figure.
On the eve of the Battle of Myr, a large number of fleets and soldiers suicidally lured the enemy and were damaged by Lys and Tyrosh.
The victim was of course the Velaryon family, where Corliss was, and most of the soldiers, armor and weapons on the ship were still under the responsibility of the Iron Throne.
In the subsequent Lys Harbor War, fleets were formed in ports across the country, and the weapons provided by the treasury were used to break through the city-state.
In addition, the garrison of the Stepstones is another large sum of money.
So far, the cost of rebuilding the city-states of Myr and Lys, the cost of repairing the port, the relationship between ships and merchants...
All kinds of troublesome issues related to internal affairs.
The discussion became more and more intense, and Lyonor was alone, making others sweat profusely.
Rhaegar watched with interest, and his eyes occasionally glanced at Corliss, whose expression did not change.
Rhaenyra had a dull expression, one hand stroking her belly, and the other hand holding his big hand stroking her belly.
Among the others, Viserys showed distress and frowned unconsciously because of the quarrel.
He liked things that the ministers voted unanimously in favor of, and it was difficult for him to make a decision when they argued.
Most of the time, he would deal with it according to his preferences.
Knock, knock...
The tabletop was knocked, and Corliss could not bear it any longer. He said with a dark face: "Ministers, you might as well listen to the opinions of His Majesty and the prince."
"The treasury has suffered a great loss of financial resources, so it is better to reduce expenditures."
Viserys immediately expressed his opinion and backstabbed his old friend Lyonor.
Lyonor's face fell, and he sat down in a sullen manner, but he did not look angry.
Rhaegar nodded and also supported: "The port should be reopened and self-sufficient."
It was not easy to conquer new land. If it cannot generate income, then it would be in vain.
The topic returned to the right track, and Corliss's face improved. He suggested: "Then we should discuss some specific matters and make plans early."
"..."
The ministers, including the envoys from Pentos and Volantis, all agreed.
"Wait!"
Otto suddenly broke the atmosphere and said sharply: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Prince Daemon occupied Tyrosh and claimed that it was his private territory."
"Don't mention that bastard to me!"
Viserys's face suddenly turned black, and he gritted his teeth when he spoke.
He knew what his good brother had done.
He invaded and fought privately, massacred the rebellious residents of Tyrosh, and privately owned the city-state without the Iron Throne.
One bad thing after another, without the honor and responsibility of a knight.
Rhaegar interrupted: "Father, I talked to Daemon, and Tyrosh will be guarded by him temporarily."
"Temporarily" is used well.
Pave the way for subsequent negotiations.
"He is just a bastard, shameless!" Viserys was indignant.
"Your Majesty, Daemon is deeply wrong and will obey your will."
Laenael was no longer silent and added again: "He is suppressing the rioters. I will discuss anything on his behalf."
Viserys looked at her when he heard it.
Laenael looked very bad after experiencing a difficult childbirth and the loss of her son.
Her dark skin was dull, her thick lips were bloodless, and her eyebrows and eyes showed a deep fatigue.
One hand was on her waist, she was only wearing a white dress, and she looked like a sick beauty.
Viserys showed reluctance and said reluctantly: "Ask Daemon to talk to me in person if you have anything."
As he said that, he waved to Erik who was standing behind him and said seriously: "Sir, move a chair for Lady Laenael."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Eric responded and acted meticulously.
Lanar attended the imperial meeting as an observer this time, so she did not have a seat.
Viserys knew everything in his heart, and did not make it difficult for him.
"Slow down."
Rhaenyra looked back at her friend and raised her hand to support her gently.
Lanar smiled and stopped trying to stand.
The difficult birth had a different degree of impact on her body and mind.
After her uterus was opened, the maester diagnosed that she had injured her roots and was afraid that she would not be able to get pregnant again.
Psychologically, Lanar was very open-minded.
Helping her husband to seize the territory he had always wanted, and redeeming herself with Vhagar, the direction of her life suddenly became clear.
Instead of struggling to rely on her husband and family, it is better to make some achievements on her own.
Otto continued, "Your Majesty, Daemon occupied Tyrosh privately, and the Iron Throne should be held accountable instead of simply condoning it."
Lin Man frowned slightly and said impartially, "Prince Daemon behaved perversely, and he must be given a severe warning."
In the eyes of the ministers in the Imperial Council, the three city-states are already the land of Westeros and should be directly under the jurisdiction of Targaryen.
Daemon's arbitrary occupation of a city-state is actually an act of treason.
Viserys said in a deep voice with a stinky face, "Before the war, I promised to allocate a city-state to him, and Daemon did it."
"But that was not conferred by your Majesty himself, but occupied by Daemon privately."
Otto's eyes were burning and his words were sharp.
No one refuted this point.
Even if the king promised to give his brother a city-state, there should be a rule and explanation.
Daemon's behavior really disrespected the Iron Throne.
Viserys couldn't help but hold his forehead: "I will let him return to King's Landing to talk later. Let's discuss reopening trade and ports today."
Rhaegar silently turned the stone ball in the groove, not in a hurry to express his opinion.
He and his father had discussed privately not to expose this matter.
Braavos and Dorne are like wolves, so it is not suitable to provoke internal conflicts for the time being.
After this, the ministers stopped talking and stopped nagging.
"How long can you favor him?"
Alison spoke abruptly in a faint voice.