Chapter 98 The Current Situation of the Territory
The bloody morning sun slowly rose from the horizon, shining on the vast sea of Bloodstone Island. The early morning sea breeze, mixed with the smell of sea salt, blows through the busy port.
People at the port are busy loading and unloading cargo ships one after another, craftsmen are busy repairing fishing nets, and fishing ships are preparing to go out to sea. Some vendors were selling fresh seafood.
In the midst of this noise and busyness, a roar suddenly came from the sky. People stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky in horror. I saw an extremely majestic golden dragon, stretching out its huge and strong wings. Under the sunlight, its golden scales shone brightly, like a car from the gods descending to the world.
Gavin is riding on the back of the dragon, standing tall and tall. Beside him, Daenerys's silver hair was fluttering in the wind.
The dragon let out a low roar, as shocking as thunder, and the birds flying over the town flew away. People on the pier stopped what they were doing and looked up to watch the shocking scene. Some people's expressions changed suddenly and they backed away in fear; but most of them were filled with reverence and excitement that could not be concealed.
Gavin guided the dragon to slowly descend, aiming directly at the city lord's mansion in Bloodstone Town. The dragon's wings whipped up gusts of wind, raising dust from the town streets. The crowd of onlookers pushed and whispered, and the news of the lord's return quickly spread throughout Bloodstone Town.
The dragon finally landed heavily on the square in front of the city lord's palace, and the ground seemed to tremble. Gavin jumped down from the dragon's back. His eyes swept over the onlookers, and seeing the surprise and awe on their faces, a smile appeared on his lips.
Daenerys also got off the dragon's back, her white dress dancing in the wind, like a beautiful goddess standing on the dragon's flanks.
"Look, this is my territory." Gavin whispered to Daenerys,
Then he turned around and walked toward the gate of the City Lord's Mansion. Behind him were the giant dragon that slowly folded its wings and the shocked residents of Bloodstone Island.
In the evening, the sky was gradually dyed with golden light, and the afterglow gently shone on the city lord's mansion on Bloodstone Island, adding a bit of warmth and solemnity to it. This normally tall and solemn building is now even more brilliant under the light, as if it is about to witness an important moment.
Officials on the island, regardless of their positions, all hurried over and gathered in the city lord's palace with their own concerns and expectations. Although the preparations for this banquet were somewhat hasty, and many governors of distant islands were unable to attend in person due to various reasons, Gavin still decided to take this opportunity to announce a major news to his retainers and subjects - he I have a fiancée.
At the banquet, the atmosphere was warm and cheerful. Gavin, dressed in fine clothes and smiling, personally led Daenerys into the venue. Her appearance was like the brightest star in the night sky, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Following Gavin's formal introduction, the officials stepped forward to pay their respects to the future hostess in the most respectful manner. Their attitude is sincere and enthusiastic, not only respecting Daenerys herself, but also highly recognizing Gavin's decision. At this moment, Gavin deeply felt people's attention and expectations for obtaining an heir, which was far beyond his previous imagination.
As the night gets darker, the candlelight flickers in the study, casting a soft and mysterious veil over this quiet space. Under the dim light and shadow, the four walls seemed to be immersed in deep thoughts.
As soon as the banquet ended, the Governor of Bloodstone Island, Boris, arrived in a hurry. His expression showed a bit of solemnity. He stood upright in front of the desk and slowly stated the recent territory to Sir Gavin, who was sitting in the chair with a calm temperament. various dynamics within.
"Sir, during your absence, everything on Bloodstone Island has been operating smoothly. Dragon Flame Bay has successfully delivered a brand new sail warship to Commander Hassan. In addition, two sail warships ordered from Essos have also arrived. At the same time, the two newly put into operation paper mills are operating at full capacity, and the paper supply problem has been alleviated.”
Boris's words revealed his pride and gratification for the development of the territory, but then his tone became more solemn: "There is another thing that needs to be reported to you. Finance Minister Petyr brought the order of the Royal Council, The Iron Throne has decided to place the Stepstone Islands under the port tax collector system and strictly prohibit ships from Slaver's Bay from docking. This move is obviously intended to curb the economic development of our territory and limit our ability to obtain Unsullied warriors. "
When Lord Gavin heard this, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He took the parchment handed over by Boris, scanned the contents with burning eyes, and then let out a soft hum: "The Iron Throne is quite afraid of me having a dragon. If When the news of my marriage to Daenerys reaches King's Landing, I'm afraid the one on the Iron Throne will be even more uneasy."
Boris heard this, thought for a moment and then said softly: "My lord, the officials in the territory and I sincerely hope that you can marry a suitable wife as soon as possible and give birth to an heir to stabilize the foundation. But with all due respect, you choose at this moment It is not a wise move to marry the exiled princess of the Targaryen family. Although you can gain the claim to the Iron Throne, Princess Daenerys is still young and cannot successfully give birth to an heir for you during this period. During this time, we will not only have to face the pressure of the Iron Throne, but also deal with possible conflicts with Reese and other forces. I am worried that we will fall into a dilemma of being attacked from both sides.”
After hearing this, Gavin sighed softly, rubbed his temples with his fingers, and muttered: "It's not that I haven't considered your concerns, but since I have made a choice, there is no reason to be afraid of trouble. By the way, that Has Cobain arrived?"
Boris immediately responded: "Yes, sir. Maester Qyburn arrived half a month ago. He is indeed knowledgeable and has profound attainments in the field of architecture. I will temporarily place him in Dragon Flame Bay to be responsible for the planning and implementation of the manor construction and defense facilities there."
After hearing this, Gavin immediately ordered: "I decided to go to Dragon Flame Bay to take a look. At the same time, notify Hassan to return as soon as possible, and you will accompany him. I will have new arrangements by then."
After hearing this, Boris immediately stood up and responded respectfully: "Yes, sir. I will arrange it immediately."
After Boris left, Daenerys walked out of another room with some complicated emotions and walked to Gavin's side. Gavin saw at a glance that she had just listened to his conversation with Boris, so he comforted her gently: "Don't mind what Boris said. He is a very rational person and a native islander. Everything is based on the interests of the Stone Islands. We should also accept the suggestions of our subordinates, even if their opinions are not so pleasant sometimes."
