Chapter 65 Targaryen
"It seems that we have to pin our hopes on the sister of the Beggar King again, and actually let the Golden Company fight for this sweet princess. Harry Strickland thought for a moment, laughed and said: "As expected of you, Illyrio , Such a plan will indeed ensure that we win without losing. As long as she can bring the Golden Group home, I will follow your wishes and say clearly, what do you want me to do? "
Illyrio smiled jokingly and puffed out his chest, showing a rather confident expression. His fat face was also stained with a touch of red, and he replied:
"The wealth and power of the Waterside Widow cannot be underestimated. She must join our counterattack on Westeros at the right time. Therefore, I need to convince the brothers of the Golden Company to terminate the contract with the Free City State of Myr and negotiate with Varan. Tice signed up to go fight there.”
Harry Strickland is an eloquent man. Otherwise, after the death of the former regimental commander Meath Toyne, with his position as treasurer and his attitude of often complaining about the hardships of marching, he would never be able to become the new regimental commander. .
Of course, what reassures the governor the most is that Harry is still an extremely cowardly person who likes to postpone wars. In this way, at least he will not lose the entire Golden Company's wealth in Volantis.
Then, Illyrio walked to the bookshelf and moved a pile of books. At the bottom were sealed letters. As if he had expected this moment, he took the letters and handed them to Harry, and continued:
"There are two letters here. One is sent to the Widow by the Waterside for me. It contains the agreement on our cooperation. The other letter is temporarily kept in your hands. The Widow by the Waterside's messenger told me that there are many threats to Volantis. There are more than 40,000 Slark warriors. Except for Khal Drogo, I can't think of any Khal who has such strength. When the Golden Company arrives in Volantis, if it is the Drogo tribe, you will send someone to seal this seal. Give the letter to the other party.
"I still don't know you well enough, Illyrio." Harry Strickland took the letter, smiled and shook his fat body, and said: "It seems that this time I not only want to steal the Volantis' gold , but also want to steal their victory, but I want to enjoy it here with you, after all, their reward is the same weight of gold as mine."
Illyrio walked to the door of the house in a happy mood. He opened the room and shouted to the two waiters waiting in the courtyard:
"come over!"
A waiter clapped his hands and then faced him. Several blond girls in gauze followed them out of the corridor behind him, while another waiter hurried towards the kitchen.
Sir Tristan Rivers, who was waiting outside the door, did not have the extremely strong willpower of the captain. He was covered in fire and almost trampled the flower bed at his feet. His mouth was dry and he felt that the governor was a warm-hearted and good man.
As if he couldn't bear to look directly at him, Harry Strickland took the opportunity to turn his back to everyone, his eyes secretly flashing with a strange light.
He knew that Mistoin, the former leader of the Golden Company, had a secret agreement with Illyrio, but neither of them told him the specific content of the agreement.
Harry didn't know who in the Golden Company knew this secret, but he suspected that a blue-haired mercenary named Griffin must know something.
Griffin served the Golden Company for five years, rising through the ranks until he became the right-hand man of former leader Myth Toin.
Even if Griffin did not leave the Golden Company and would take away Haas Strickland's position as leader, he had to recognize this man's talent. He was a passionate, fearless and honor-hungry man.
But such a person was actually removed from the list after he was found to have stolen from the Golden Company's treasure chest. The latest news he got was that Griffin died of drunkenness in Reese.
Harry, who considers himself an opponent, does not believe these two rumors. He insists that Griffin will not insult his reputation. If the other party needs to do so, there must be a huge secret hidden behind it.
Thinking of this, Harry Strickland immediately came back to his senses, pretending to be happy and said to Illyrio:
"My friend, thank you for your good hospitality. Soon I will rush back to the Golden Group station to complete your mission. Well, now I have to go down and meet the girls who worked hard to get here and tell them about it. , I saw a very sad story on the battlefield.”
Then, showing an impatient look, he shouted:
"Tristan, come with me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Harry turned around and led Tristan Rivers towards the blond girls. He hugged them left and right without hesitation and laughed heartily. The image of a rude and brutal mercenary was fully displayed.
Seeing this, Illyrio shook his head, revealing a smile under his greasy yellow forked beard, and then slowly walked towards the backyard garden.
He was ready to meet the sweet young girl, not letting Viserys' viciousness cut her into beautiful pieces.
"Do you want to wake up the sleeping dragon? Stupid sister, go home, go home. We have to bring King Ma's army to go home. These must be paid for with your chastity. For my throne, for You, for so many years of waiting, you'd better do it and dry your tears now, I don't want to see you crying again."
Before Illyrio could get close to the ivy garden in the backyard, he heard Viserys' roar threatening his sister.
"Dear King Viserys, please allow me to report to you on the latest progress in regaining the Iron Throne."
The Governor's extremely respectful attitude and speech attracted the "King's" full attention.
He tried his best to maintain the king's model, and walked forward with unconcealed excitement, wanting to welcome the governor into the backyard, and promised again while walking that he would appoint him as the Minister of Finance after the restoration of the country.
Viserys has long silver-white hair and purple eyes, as well as a resolute, handsome and haggard face. The strong blood of the Targaryen family flows in his body.
But in Illyrio's eyes, he just inherited the madness of his father, the "Mad King", an ambitious but impatient delusional person who ignores reality and regards himself as a real king. Any lack of respect and admiration is an insult to him.
The governor looked back and saw Daenerys standing in the garden. She was petite and beautiful in the ivy. Her long silver-gold hair was draped behind her elegant long skirt. Her purple crystal eyes still contained tears that had not yet dried.
This little girl who had only lived in exile since childhood was timid and unconfident. She seemed to be very dependent on her cruel, irritable, rude and violent brother.
Daenerys felt Illyrio's gaze, tried to suppress her inner cowardice, and politely returned the greeting to the governor.
For a girl, she knew that Viserys was cruel and bad, but she still recognized her brother.
In fact, the relationship between them was very good when they first went into exile.
Under the pursuit of the usurper, they fled from one city to another. In order to survive, Viserys sold their mother's crown, begged for help from governors, lords and wealthy merchants, and even relied on flattery in exchange for food.
People began to call him "Beggar King". Viserys knew how others looked down on him. He blamed her for causing their mother's death during childbirth. He became irritable and difficult to get close to. From then on, Viserys had no joy, only resentment, violence and madness.
She would always remember Viserys's reckless temper with her, but she would also always miss her brother in her childhood, the boy who often told her stories of the Seven Kingdoms, and the king who described to her the beautiful life after ascending the throne.
Daenerys certainly wanted to go home, but not to Westeros as Viserys had said. She was smart and had long realized that her brother's fantasy of taking back the Iron Throne was unrealistic, and she had no memory of it.
The only childhood she could recall was the house with the red door that often appeared in her dreams. The life in this house and the tears she shed when she was driven away became her only childhood memories.