Chapter 52 Cooperation with the Royal Fleet

Petyr smiled slightly and said, "Actually, Lord Gavin just wants someone to speak for you at the Royal Council. I believe the Prime Minister will also consider other people's opinions."

After hearing this, Gavin immediately said, "I wonder if Lord Petyr can help me speak at the Royal Council."

Petyr smiled modestly and said, "It's not possible for me alone, Lord Gavin, but I have a way. Since the rebellion of the Iron Islands, the ships of the Royal Fleet have not been replenished, and even the funds are often in arrears. His Majesty the King does not pay attention to it. In the recent Royal Councils, Lord Stannis has been asking for an increase in the funds for the Royal Fleet, but unfortunately, they were all rejected by the Prime Minister. If Lord Gavin is willing to let your fleet assist the Royal Fleet in patrolling and fighting pirates, and jointly maintain the stability of the kingdom, I can lobby Lord Stannis for you. I think Lord Stannis, who follows tradition, will speak for you at the Royal Council."

"Of course I am willing to maintain the stability of the kingdom. These things depend on you, Lord Petyr." Gavin replied with a smile.

Gavin stood in front of the window, watching Littlefinger's back gradually going away, and he really admired this conspirator in his heart.

With just one conversation, he successfully disrupted Jon Arryn's original decree, allowing the financial problems of the Iron Throne to continue to deteriorate, paving the way for him to become the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and indirectly helped Stannis a lot.

Gavin was sure that when he went to see Stannis, he would do his best to show how he worked hard for the royal fleet to show his goodwill to Stannis. However, based on Gavin's understanding of Stannis, the other party might not appreciate Littlefinger's kindness.

As for the dragon bones of his merchant friend, nine out of ten came from the Red Castle, but they both knew it tacitly. In the end, those golden dragons did not fall into Petyr's pocket after all, and he pretended to be trying his best to help.

If Gavin was not a time traveler, knowing what kind of person he was, he might really regard him as a good person.

Above the narrow sea, the sky was as blue as a gem, pure and clean, with white clouds floating leisurely. The gentle sea breeze blew slowly, bringing a hint of salty and bitter smell.

However, at this moment, the sea was by no means calm. The three-bow crossbow on the bow of the sailing warship fired crossbow arrows one after another. The powerful kinetic energy carried by the special arrows caused the wooden boards at the stern of the enemy ship to instantly crack, and the debris scattered like snowflakes. For a time, wood chips flew all over the sky.

The three warships chased the two pirate ships relentlessly. Finally, a three-bow crossbow luckily broke the mast of the pirate longship. The broken mast fell down with the torn canvas, splashing huge water on the sea. The pirates were panicked, and curses and shouts were intertwined.

The sailing warship that successfully broke the enemy's mast did not slow down at all. It hoisted the flaming flag and aggressively passed the pirate ship that could no longer escape, chasing after another fleeing pirate ship.

The pirates who were ready for a boarding battle watched the sailing warship rushing past from one side and going far away. Their tense nerves had just been relaxed when suddenly a violent shaking came.

A warship flying the crown and stag flag rushed towards the stern of their ship, and the huge ram ruthlessly tore the hull that was already broken by the crossbow arrows, and the ship almost disintegrated.

A large amount of seawater poured in from the broken crack. The pirate ship began to tilt gradually, and some pirates jumped off the ship in panic, but they were met with countless arrows like locusts, and finally died in the cold sea water.

As the warship flying the Crowned Stag flag slowly retreated, the already riddled pirate longship began to sink, and finally slowly sank into the sea, leaving only circles of gradually dissipating whirlpools and broken wooden boards on the sea.

On the other side, the sailing warship that caught up with the pirate ship successfully approached, and at the moment of boarding, a burst of crossbows shot out, and the opponent's deck was instantly cleared. The soldiers jumped onto the enemy ship like a tiger descending from the mountain, and launched a fierce close combat with the pirates who had just survived by chance.

The swords and shadows were intertwined, and the shouts of killing were deafening. As more and more soldiers joined the battle, the pirates could not resist after all, and surrendered one after another, and the pirate ship was successfully captured.

The sea gradually returned to calm, and Hassan boarded the royal fleet ship flying the Crowned Stag flag in a small boat. Hassan boarded the ship flexibly, and the sea breeze brushed across his vicissitudes of life, stirring his messy curly hair. He looked up and saw that the onion knight Davos Seaworth had been waiting here.

Davos crossed his arms, a teasing smile on his lips, his eyes fell on the pirate ship that Hassan dragged back, and said: "It seems that Commander Hassan has made an unexpected capture this time."

Hassan's face was filled with excitement, and he responded loudly: "It's all thanks to your judgment. The pirates really took this route, otherwise how could they be caught."

After hearing this, Davos smiled bitterly, shook his head and said: "In fact, there is no judgment. It's just that I used to do smuggling business and often took this route. The other party wanted to escape the search and had no other choice."

Hassan smiled after hearing this, gently patted Davos on the shoulder and comforted him: "I was just a hired captain making a living on the narrow sea before, and I didn't expect that I would become the commander of a fleet now. In fact, how can I know how to command a naval battle? But I have a lot of experience in operating a ship. You see, my ship is always faster than yours."

After hearing this, Davos smiled at Hassan.

Then, Davos invited enthusiastically: "There are a few bottles of summer red in my room, would you like to try some?"

"I've wanted to try it for a long time, but you just don't want to take it out." Hassan said enthusiastically after hearing this.

Then the two of them entered the captain's room together. The interior layout was simple and practical. A somewhat yellowed nautical chart was spread flat on the wooden table, and compasses, telescopes and other navigation instruments were neatly placed next to it.

Davos walked to the table, bent down and took out a bottle of summer red from under the table, and skillfully poured a glass for Hassan. The red liquid rippled slightly in the glass, exuding an attractive aroma.

Hassan took the wine glass, took a sip, and then sat down in a comfortable chair, his eyes full of thought.

Hassan was the first to break the silence and said: "Davos, should we continue to intercept passing smuggling ships and pirates here, or return home? During this period of time, there are fewer and fewer pirate ships coming and going."

Davos frowned, clasped his hands in front of his chest and said slowly: "Hassan, I think we should rest here for two days and then return home? We have made a lot of gains this time, and the supplies are not enough."