From a hired knight to a master of Game of Thrones

Chapter 99 The Beginning of the Conflict

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To make his son a knight's squire?

Rodney was stunned for a moment, then suddenly felt moved and hurriedly said, "Sir, thank you so much for your trust!"

"If given the opportunity, I would very much like my son to become a squire among the sworn knights under your command!"

Although he wasn't Don Quixote's squire, his son becoming a squire of a knight of oath was a decent path in life for a small merchant like him.

As Rodney pondered this, he suddenly remembered something, made a firm decision, and said again, "Lord Don Quixote, next time I come, I intend to bring all my family members to your territory."

"If you agree, I would like to find a suitable permanent place to live for myself and my family in your territory."

Rodney had witnessed and kept in mind the rapid changes and development of Dafengling.

I've had this idea for a while, but it wasn't obvious before.

To transform from a small-time businessman into a big-time businessman, when one's own abilities are insufficient, it is often possible to rely on a powerful force or a large family.

The relationships behind the big merchants in White Harbor are all complicated, and they are at least close allies of some powerful lord.

Behind substantial profits often lies strong financial backing.

In Westeros, most of those with sufficient power are lords.

This land, apart from the far north which is isolated by the Great Wall, is also beyond the Great Wall.

The remaining nine areas.

The North, the Riverlands, the Vale, the Iron Islands, the Westerlands, the Reach, the Royal Country, the Stormlands, and Dorne.

It was almost completely divided up by the nobles and lords, both large and small.

From the seven great guardian families to the knights who own only a village or a manor.

That's just how this circle is.

For businessmen to advance further, they either need to become a member of the circle or an ally or vassal of certain powerful families within it.

Unlike the continent of Essos, where merchants can rise through the ranks to become powerful figures who influence or even control a city-state.

Rodney had long harbored this idea and had been searching for a suitable noble lord to become a close ally or vassal of.

This is the only way to make his business more sustainable and secure.

On the day Don Quixote was knighted, Rodney did have the fleeting thought of forming a closer alliance with Don Quixote.

But he hesitated repeatedly, after all, the development and strength of a territory had little to do with personal martial prowess.

If Tangjihede is not good at managing and developing his territory, what good is being a champion in a martial arts tournament? He will still fall into poverty when the time comes.

However, after his first business trip to the Great Wind Territory, he genuinely considered becoming a close ally of Don Quixote.

The changes in Dafengling that he witnessed during this business trip further solidified his resolve.

Upon hearing Don Quixote's words, he immediately ceased his hesitation.

If all three of his sons came to Great Wind Territory to serve as knights' squires, it would be no different from if almost his entire family moved to Great Wind Territory.

So, it's better to go all the way and move into Dafengling with his wife and two daughters.

A family should be together, all together.

Upon hearing this, it was Don Quixote's turn to be stunned, but he quickly recovered and hurriedly laughed, "Rodney, I will never betray your trust. You and your family will receive ample respect in my territory."

Enough enthusiasm and enough financial reward!

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Don Quixote looked at Warren, whom he had summoned, and handed him several sheets of parchment before slowly saying, "Warren, how are the ten new members we recruited last time performing?"

Warren thought for a moment and said, "My lord, their attitude is very good, but their strength is a bit lacking. If we follow your requirements, they are far from being a first-class knight."

Don Quixote nodded and said, "When you return to White Harbor, I plan to leave those ten new members in my territory, to receive a period of knightly training, just like I trained you back then."

"When you arrive at White Harbor, continue to recruit some new members. The list is on paper. Recruit as many of those eight people as you can."

"After that, we sent the new mercenary group members to complete some low-difficulty mercenary tasks in White Harbor City."

"Once the new members are strong enough, then let them travel around."

"Also, from now on, when you accept employment tasks outside of White Harbor, you will mainly be responsible for the area between my territory and White Harbor."

"I want to wipe out the raiders along this road so that a safe trade route can be built."

"By the way, next time you come to my territory, please bring all your members with you."

"I need to get to know the new members and understand what all of you are thinking."

"Of course, members who are not strong enough can stay in my territory to train for a period of time, while members who perform well can also receive generous rewards from me."

"Those trainees who remain in the territory will also accompany you to White Harbor to continue their employment, if they wish."

After respectfully listening to Don Quixote's instructions, Warren subconsciously glanced down at the top of the parchment in his hand.

It happened to be the parchment that recorded information about eight hired knights and free riders.

He was somewhat puzzled, but still quickly replied, "Yes, sir."

There was a moment of silence.

Don Quixote continued, "The names on the other two parchments are those of some upright people I knew when I was in White Harbor."

"You can try to make contact and find out if those people are willing to come to my territory."

"You can tell those people that as long as they come to my territory, I will make sure they can eat meat every day, wear warm clothes, and live in sturdy houses that shelter them from the wind and rain."

"Well, besides the people on the list, you can also privately reveal my guarantee to hardworking people, such as blacksmiths, monks, nuns, bakers, carpenters, stonemasons, leatherworkers and all sorts of skilled people."

"Of course, try not to make a big fuss about it."

Don Quixote explained to Warren in detail many things about the development of the territory.

Just then, there was a rather urgent knocking at the door: "Knock, knock, knock!"

Don Quixote asked hesitantly, "Come in."

Adele hurried into the room and immediately said, "My lord, Zachary sent a hunter apprentice back to inform you."

"During their patrol, they discovered that people from other territories had trespassed into your woodland and were hunting!"

"The three poachers have been captured by Zachary and his men, and they are on their way back."

Upon hearing this, Don Quixote nodded in surprise, and said as he stood up, "Let's go see what's going on."

Although he didn't care about hunting rights, he would only symbolically fine his subjects some copper coins.

However, people from other territories cannot be easily ignored.

If not handled properly, it could lead some people to believe that his territory can be invaded at will.