Chapter 150 The Small Moves of the Seven Gods Church

"It's a matter of course. Now that the war is going on, we must win over our allies."

Rhaegar was not surprised.

Rhaenyra rolled her eyes and said mysteriously: "I heard new news. Otto is returning to King's Landing."

"Didn't I already know this?"

Rhaegar wondered.

"No, in addition to Otto, he is also accompanied by the Archbishop of the Church of the Seven Gods."

Rhaenyra said seriously: "There are more and more followers of the Seven Gods in Flea Bottom. Rumors about the war are flying everywhere, and there are faint signs that the people are rejecting the Velaryon family."

"Otto unites the Church of the Seven Gods to incite people's hearts?"

Rhaegar frowned and sneered at this little trick.

"I have to say, this trick works very well."

Rhaenyla said worriedly: "The Church of the Seven Gods has always been good at causing trouble for the royal family, and public opinion will have a great impact."

"It's okay, I'll shut them up."

Rhaegar pondered for a moment, choosing how to deal with this matter.

War is coming.

He had to calm down the inside first so that no one would hold him back.

After thinking about it, Lei Jia put down his heavy sword, stood up and walked around and said, "I'm going out for a while, you can rest first."

"Where are you going?"

Seeing him walking out, Rhaenyra was stunned.

"Find a good helper"

Rhaegar left a word and walked away with Ilic who was guarding the door.

…

There was singing and dancing in the banquet hall, and the nobles each found a dance partner and danced gracefully.

In contrast, the dungeon of the Red Keep was dark, damp, and crawling with crawlers.

"Prince, you don't have to come in person."

Ilic, dressed in a black robe, walked into the dungeon while persuading.

Rhaegar, who was also wearing a black robe, looked at the dungeon environment and walked deeper.

Ilic sent the guard guard away and quickly followed.

Not long after, the two came to the depths of the dungeon.

Wow…

In the dark and narrow dungeon, there was the sound of chains being pulled.

Rhaegar walked to a single cell and looked for the prisoner inside.

"Prince, I didn't expect you to come see me in person."

Shiliu sat on the bed board of the cell and was surprised to see Rhaegar.

In his impression, this prince never cared about his life or death.

During training, he would be taken out to let him relax, but he would be kept in a cell and ignored.

Rhaegar looked at the room and then at Shiliu.

The cell was pretty good, dry and clean, and had mattresses.

Much better than the public cells.

Xiliu is still the same, with fluffy brown curly hair, unkempt stubble, and a smile on his lips.

"You should pay for the mistakes you made, and I plan to let you go."

Rhaegar smiled.

"Oh, I wonder if there is a place where I can work?"

Shiliu's mind was very flexible and he asked enthusiastically.

He was tired of being locked up in a dungeon for several years.

"I want you to form an intelligence organization and train some killers."

Rhaegar stated his intention straightforwardly.

Shiliu is a famous water dancer from Braavos.

Fighting and assassination are the norm for people like him.

Rhaegar planned to use his skills.

"Thank you for your trust, I will never let you down."

Xiliu agreed decisively and stretched out his shackled hands.

Rhaegar gave Ilic a look and motioned for him to help untie it.

Eric nodded and took out the key he had prepared in advance.

Taking advantage of this time, Rhaegar walked around the dungeon and found an acquaintance in the corner.

"Uncle, are you still used to staying here?"

In another single cell, Damon was lying on the bed with his hands and feet shackled.

Rhaegar took a look at the cell.

There were chairs, toilets, and thick bedding. It seemed like someone had specially given them something.

Daemon turned over, facing away from Rhaegar, and said nothing.

On his first day in the dungeon, his brother Viserys came to see him.

He scolded him from the inside out, belittled him like a scumbag, and almost chopped off his head.

Let him rot and stink in the dungeon.

"Forget it, you definitely don't want to see me."

Xi Liu was released, and Rhaegar did not want to ridicule anyone, so he led people out of the dungeon.

He still had things to do, let Daemon endure in the dungeon.

Send Shiliu to the dragon's lair, and Rhaegar returns to the room.

When he opened the door, the candle had already been extinguished.

After a busy day, Rhaegar felt sleepy, took off his shirt and got into bed.

The bed is very warm.

Lean into the fragrant softness and fall asleep deeply.

…

The next day, early in the morning.

Cole knocked on the door and informed the king of a royal meeting.

Rhaegar was sleepy, ate breakfast in a hurry, and went to the meeting.

"Keep your collar neat. Today's meeting is very important."

Rhaenyra changed into a black dress and arranged the wrinkles of his clothes anxiously.

Rhaegar allowed herself to be manipulated, chewing her bread in silence.

"I owe you this in my previous life."

Rhaenyra rolled her eyes angrily and snorted.

Although she enjoys it, it should be Allison's responsibility.

Arrive at the door of the Parliament Hall.

Through the thick wooden door, Tailan's report could be heard.

"Your Majesty, the Stepped Stone Islands are the site of four wars. The amount of money spent on wars, fortress construction, and pensions will be astronomical."

The two siblings looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.

In addition to competing for the bravery of soldiers, the most important thing in war is logistics.

Once the war started, money wasted.

"Prince Princess."

Sir Stephen, the Kingsguard guarding the door, greeted the two and opened the wooden door himself.

The sound in the conference hall stopped suddenly.

Rhaegar walked into the hall and glanced at the faces present.

The regular set of chamberlains and father Viserys.

Rhaegar paid special attention to the fact that three new chairs were added to the conference table.

Except for the one he fought for Rhaenyra, the remaining two presumably belonged to the sea serpent and his wife.

Sitting in his own seat, Rhaegar looked at Tyran who was standing in front of the table and asked, "Am I here before Lord Corliss?"

"The White Knight just called me and is on his way here."

Tailan answered honestly.

Rhaegar didn't pay attention. Last night's banquet was held very late, and getting up early in the morning was indeed a bit difficult for the elderly.

"While Lord Corliss is not here, report anything as soon as possible."

Rhaegar thought about the impact of the war, so it would be better to discuss it first.

As he said that, he took his own stone ball and played with it in his hand.

"Prince, this is my estimated war loss."

Tailan is a practical person. He drew up a list in advance and took out one and handed it over.

Rhaegar took it politely.

Viserys was in low spirits, leaned back in his chair, and said tiredly: "Lord Leonor, you go first."

The thought of the coming war kept him awake at night.

Leonor stood up and analyzed: "Your Majesty, facing the attack of the Three Women Kingdom, we should mobilize the lords of the kingdom to support the troops as much as possible."

"The Stormlands are the closest to the Stepstone Islands, and Duke Bomond Baratheon will definitely give his full support."

"Beaumond is Rhaenys's uncle, and he has always been a staunch supporter of the royal family."

Viserys agreed.

"In addition, the Riverlands, Reachlands, Valley, and Western Regions can mobilize a group of soldiers to supplement our military strength."

Leonor continued to suggest.

Beaumond is the current Duke of Storm's End, the bearded man who helped Rhaenyra go on a blind date in the show.

His son's name is Bolos, the Baratheon who married his daughter to Aemond and supported the Green Party in the play.