Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 253 The Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief Without an Army

Time flies, and summer is here.

Many days have passed since the "Dragon's Lair Riot" in King's Landing.

Aemon left King's Landing that night to settle the dragons who had nowhere to live, and only returned today.

Of course, "dragons" specifically refers to Yang Yan and sheep thieves.

The riders of the two main culprit dragons have temporarily lost their right to ride dragons in His Highness's eyes, resulting in the two main culprit dragons being sent back to Dragonstone Island.

Both dragons on the left and right were born on Dragonstone Island, so let them return to their hometown to settle down.

In addition, due to the joint opposition of a group of little ones, only one of the young dragons, the unclaimed Blackfire, was sent back to Dragonstone.

Although there are only three dragons, it is still not a small project.

It took several days to properly settle them under the combined threat of Vomisol and the Binding Spell, preventing them from flying away randomly.

……

King's Landing, the Red Keep.

As soon as Imon returned and walked into the main hall of the Meg Tower, he received strange looks from a group of princes and ministers.

He attacked the Minister of Justice Otto, the eldest prince Aegon, and the second prince Aymond.

The differences between the Black and Green parties have long existed in the court, but such a sharp "decapitation operation" is unprecedented.

As I climbed the stairs, a thin, bald middle-aged man approached me.

"It is a great honor to welcome you at this time, Prince Imon."

Aemon vaguely remembered him and politely replied, "Thank you, Lord Casway."

The Casway family, from the Reach, Bitterbridge.

I've forgotten his name, but I remember he was Baron Casway.

Baron Casway was friendly and said, "I'm always ready to serve you."

King's Landing cannot keep secrets.

Within just a few days, news of the further escalation of relations between the Black and Green parties spread throughout the seven countries, causing widespread unrest.

Imon is the king's consort, representing Rhaenyla.

Nobles willing to pledge allegiance to Rhenira all sought an opportunity to join Prince Imon's ranks.

Aemon paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "There will be an opportunity, my lord."

As the two passed each other, Baron Casway blushed with excitement, and even his mustache trembled.

Winning the favor of important figures was also a necessary means for the survival of nobles.

Perhaps Prince Aemon, seeing his loyalty, will promote Baron Casway of Bitterbridge to Earl Casway of Bitterbridge.

It's not just a leap in social status, but also an expansion of family territory and wealth.

"Your Highness the Prince."

Halfway there, Sir Harold appeared and solemnly said, "His Majesty heard of your return and has summoned you to a royal council."

"understood."

Imon gave a nonchalant reply.

There was no dissatisfaction this time.

With Emond's successful dragon taming, all three Green siblings have become dragon riders, and have been used as tools in the power struggle.

In other words.

The battle between the Black and Green camps has taken another turn.

Before dealing with Otto, he had already figured out how to handle him.

In the past, I was unwilling to attend the Imperial Council meetings simply because I was lazy and didn't want to waste time on meaningless meetings.

It’s different in the past.

The uncle's tacit approval of Otto is the uncle's attitude towards him and Renilla.

Eamon knew very well that he could never go back to the close relationship he had with his uncle when he had no sons to rely on and when he "had no father."

His relationship with Renilla and Lannar is that of husband and wife and family, but that does not mean that he is family with his uncle's family or the Sea Serpent family.

Compared to the blood relationship between biological father and son.

He is, after all, an outsider.

Since they are outsiders, we can no longer be lazy and easygoing.

This puts pressure on Renilla, their blood-related "family member," turning her into a target of hostility for her younger siblings.

Aemon was not qualified to be a good person, so he voluntarily played the bad one.

By showing love and care for her younger siblings and elevating their status, Renella was able to resolve the internal family conflicts.

Otherwise, we'll end up going down the same old path as "Blood Dragon Dance".

not to mention!
Key points:
It's so cool to be a bad guy.

Eamon has a phobia of stupidity and has been putting up with them for a long time.

You only understand why Damon is so prone to eccentricities after you've actually done it.

They'll live to be a hundred!

Shortly after, we arrived at the conference hall.

Without knocking, two Kingsguard opened the door to welcome Aemon in.

Amon looked around, his expression turning strange.

The eldest uncle sat in the main seat, idly turning the stone ball.

Prime Minister Leonor sat on the right, his hands on his lap, head bowed, lost in thought.

Apart from the emperor and his minister, there was no third person.

"Prince Imon has arrived, Your Majesty."

Sir Harold came up from behind.

Aemon thought to himself, "Oh, there's another Iron Guard commander who isn't participating in the meeting but is responsible for protecting the King."

“You have come, Aemon.”

Viserys looked up and smiled.

"Everyone is here?"

Imon pulled out a new chair and sat down.

Don't ask why it's new.

Upon hearing this, Viserys's smile vanished.

This is such a huge mess, and the impact is enormous.

Although the two main culprits, Yangyan and the sheep thief, were sent away, the rest of the dragons and young dragons were left homeless.

The three dragons, Vaghar, Dreamfire, and Syracuse, are manageable, as the first two dragons lie quietly in the Rhenis Hills where their dragon lair is located, not causing any trouble.

Syracuse was Rhaenyra's little princess, who was taken back to the Godwood Forest of the Red Keep and raised in luxury.

The baby dragons of the grandson and granddaughter stayed together in the Sacred Tree Forest, cared for by special dragon tamers.

To prevent any accidents, Renilla spends a lot of time taking care of her every day.

With Otto seriously injured and unable to even urinate in bed, the matter of his children's marriages was entrusted to Finance Minister Linman.

The old man, despite his advanced age, rode in a carriage back to the river bend to select a concubine.

As for the marriage alliance mentioned by Prince Coollen, it could only be shelved and left unresolved.

Tailan took on the responsibility of foreign minister and traveled to the Steppe Islands as an envoy.

According to the calculations, Grand Secretary Melos and Minister of Justice Otto were both bedridden, Minister of the Navy Sea Serpent and Minister of Foreign Affairs were in the Steps Islands, and Minister of Finance and Treasurer Linman had returned to the River Reef.

The grand royal council was reduced to just one king and one King's Hand.

"Pfft~"

Aemon couldn't help but lower his head. "Is this ridiculous?"

Viserys was a little angry.

Don't you bear any responsibility for how the Imperial Council has turned out this way?

"Sorry sorry."

Imon covered his mouth and apologized in a muffled voice.

He was afraid he would laugh out loud again.

"Alright, let's get the meeting on track."

Leonor raised the volume.

If this continues, the Imperial Conference will have to be dissolved.

"Humph!"

Viserys snorted and said, "Two things: one is to ensure the smooth running of the Council of Kings, and the other is about Aegon and the others' marriage. Let's talk about the first one."

"Sea Serpent and Tyran go abroad, but they will come back eventually."

Amon said honestly.

"What about the positions of the Minister of Justice and the Grand Secretary?"

Viserys glared at him.

Amon turned his head away; if he couldn't see it, he didn't need to worry about it.

Seeing this, Leonor felt extremely upset and said seriously, "Lord Otto has had an accident. His position as Minister of Justice should be retained. I will temporarily take over the position until he returns to office."

He paused for a moment and then said, "Grand Secretary Melos made a public appearance once during his tenure, but he was not in good condition. His Majesty and I are considering candidates for the new Grand Secretary."

Imon was a little surprised.

That old dog Melos has stopped pretending and actually dared to show his face.

On second thought, I guess he was just taking a break to treat Otto and Aegon's injuries.

"How are Aegon and Aymond?"

Imon uses his ultimate skill at point-blank range.

Viserys's face darkened, and he said irritably, "Scholar's diagnosis: he won't die."

Aemon smiled.

It's not that they can't die, but that they're alive and well.

He knew exactly how much force he used, and he was very precise in his movements.

No need to ask.

Aegon lost a leg, but it wasn't completely severed.

My right shinbone is fractured. It's been put in a cast and a splint. It should take about a year and a half to recover.

He had a split on his head, but it didn't affect his brain or intelligence.

Although he didn't originally have either of those things.

Imond will only recover faster.

He didn't kick his second brother's second brother, nor did he kick the precious "Igor," so he's definitely a man.

The most serious injury on his body was probably the broken bridge of his nose.

That's the main cause of nosebleeds.

It was precisely because his injuries were not serious that he dared to return to King's Landing as if nothing had happened.

“I sent ravens to the Valley, and Maester Mukun sent a few bags of yellow jade from Seagull Town to improve Aegon’s and his men’s meals.”

To be on the safe side, Amon was generous.

"You think the royal family can't afford it?"

Viserys feigned anger.

"Ten sacks."

Imon remained unfazed.

"You're thoughtful."

Viserys smiled and pretended to be busy as he poured himself a glass of wine.

Then, his face darkened again.

Damn it, they've even run out of wine.

Imon subtly pursed his lips.

Yellow barley is a truly spiritual crop; short-term consumption can improve physical condition, and long-term consumption can prolong life.

In Hegu Town, four wheat seedlings can be harvested three times a year, as the weather is always summer.

Each harvest yields approximately 4,800 jin (2,500 kg), with a total harvest of approximately 14,200 jin (7,600 kg).

Despite the high prices, conditions remain tight.

Madam Leia wanted to eat, and occasionally she would give some to the members of the Royce family.

Lana, Jenny, and Jansef, the three lawfully wedded wives, need to have their fill, and so does Johanna, the "Black Swan" without a formal title.

Including Jaeharis, the twins, Gaimon, and Aegon, there are five growing children.

That's truly a situation where one has elderly parents to care for and young children to raise.

Not to mention that Lanaer and the others all have families.

Should Aunt Renis send it or not?
My cousin and brother-in-law Lannino is so kind and honest. Every time he visits the Valley, he brings his two little nieces a variety of expensive gifts. Should I give them one too?
Sea snake... no need to send it.

Damon and Sea Serpent are in the same league.

Jessica's father and elder brother, Horton, are staunch supporters, and it's necessary to show them that we can't let them down.

Therefore, Eagle's Nest City, Tide Island, and Red Fortress all have fixed quotas.

In addition, loyal subordinates such as Rune Guard Cohen and Rob would be rewarded with some gifts at the annual settlement banquet.

Once you're in charge of a household, you realize how expensive firewood and rice are; it really isn't easy for His Highness.

One sack of yellow corn weighs 120 jin, so ten sacks would weigh 1200 jin.

Renilla's private property on Dragonstone consisted of a single yellow wheat plant, yielding a total of no more than 1,800 pounds over the course of three harvests each summer.

Rhaenyra wasn't one to enjoy food alone; her uncle, Allison, Aegon, and the entire Aegon family—a total of seven people—all needed to eat.

She doesn't get her share from Emon; she wants to eat her own private property.

Upon closer inspection, it's simply not enough to eat.

Most of the time, the white bread and cake bases baked from milled wheat flour can only be enjoyed at banquets.

The son got a beating, which cost him half a year's worth of food.

My uncle made a fortune.

Viserys sipped his drink and complained, "If some people were a little more generous, the royal family wouldn't be so strapped for cash."

Imon pretended not to hear.

As the saying goes, distance makes the heart grow fonder.

My uncle and Renilla are family, and Renilla eats Renilla's food in a very authentic way.

He is the "Targaryen of the Valley," a single lineage that has branched out and spread out.

Dragons are shared by the family; a young dragon like Blackfire can be sent anywhere.

Fixed assets, such as Huang Yumai and Gushan Copper Mine, must be clearly classified.

"Ahem, let's talk about Prince Aegon's marriage."

Leonor cleared his throat twice, bringing the parliament back on track.

Viserys composed himself and said directly, "Let's put aside the selection of the Grand Maester for now. What do you think about choosing Aegon's marriage partner from the Reach?"

(End of this chapter)