Chapter 152: loan
King Robert's roar was so loud that even the servants passing by the corridor outside looked slightly, but everyone on the scene was silent, and the only imperial prime minister who objected became speechless.
The Duke of Ailin Valley is based on the national level, if this battle is really fought, it will be a huge burden on the entire country.
It is even very possible to be caught in the quagmire of war, which brought down the entire Seven Kingdoms.
When the time comes, you don't even need that mad king's son to bring the dragon to fight over, and the power of the Iron Throne will fall apart on its own.
Of course, it is not impossible to raise soldiers by war, but the prerequisite for doing so is profitable. But nowadays, in an expedition, what are the benefits of crossing a large sea to attack another city-state that is not considered wealthy on the mainland?
It was as ridiculous as trying to rob Dothraki.
The previous battle of the Nine Bronze Plate Kings is roughly similar to the current situation. During the period of Jehris II, the Duke of Mond Baratheon, the former prime minister of the time, personally led the expedition to the Stone Step Islands.
However, after finally annihilating the Nine Group, the Iron Throne army retreated from the stone steps and did not dare to touch this piece of land. Otherwise, it is very likely that they will be boycotted by the nine major trading city-states, and eventually the people who stay on the island will not be able to return.
Because the power of the Iron Throne was so strong that the free trade city-states could not accept any enclave left by the Iron Throne on the Essos continent, even if it was an inaccessible land without an owner.
If the Seven Kingdoms left an enclave on the continent of Essos, it would only take a few years to cultivate, and a steady stream of supplies would be transported from Westeros to hoard.
Next, if the Iron Throne intentionally invades the free trade city-state, countless armies and knights will board the warship and cross the sea to the mainland of Essos in an instant.
Because the most difficult supply problem for them has been solved.
at the moment.
The problem went round and round and returned to the original point.
It would be better to say if the remnant of Targaryen was only dragons and no army, because as Jon Alling said, if there were only dragons, nothing could be done.
Aegon had dragons when he conquered Westeros, but he still smashed his head in Dorn, and even died a dragon and a sister.
Therefore, the army is the most sensitive point for the Iron Throne. Targaryen has won consecutive victories on the Essos continent and pushed out a large area of land all the way.
A think tank of Jon Alling also predicted that the free trade city-state would not allow Targaryen to expand like this, and would inevitably be strangled by the coalition. However, he did not expect to be slapped in an instant, and now Andalus is no longer a free trade city-state that can be easily extinguished.
"Well, your Majesty, if we really want to attack Andalus across the sea, we still have many problems that need to be solved urgently."
Since this battle was destined to be fought, Jon Allyn didn't want to waste any more words. He felt that Robert would suspect that he would collude with the enemy any more.
In fact, it wasn't just Robert who saw the threat, but Jon Alling felt in his heart that Targaryen could no longer be allowed to continue to expand, otherwise it would very likely lead to bitter consequences.
It's just that as the former prime minister, one person is less than ten thousand people, but the king above his head is a fellow who does nothing.
There are some things the king can't see, it doesn't mean there is no, it's just that this good foster father wiped his **** after running before and after he was old.
Then the gray-haired old duke began to count the problems that needed to be solved one by one with his fingers.
"The first is the issue of supplies."
"Your Majesty, if we want to go to war with Targaryen, we must have sufficient golden dragons."
"Now the Iron Throne bears more than four million Golden Dragon debts."
Speaking of this, Jon Ailin glanced at the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but it was obvious that the other party had just lost his mind and was not in a state, and even slightly froze without reacting.
Then Varys, who was sitting next to him, poked lightly, and reminded him in a low voice.
"grown ups?"
The finger clicked on the position of the chancellor's chest.
"Oh, O..."
The Chancellor of the Exchequer understood it instantly, and quickly took out the backup treasury account book from his arms, and then respectfully handed it to the imperial prime minister.
The old man looked at these pig teammates and was a little helpless. The chancellor was as stupid as a pig. His only ability was to open his mouth to find someone to borrow money. As long as he could give money, he dared to sign any treaty. For this reason, Jon Aylin was anxious. fire.
Recently, however, the chancellor has not been able to borrow. Robert is already quite dissatisfied with the chancellor. In his opinion, the first priority of the chancellor is to borrow money. Will be replaced.
Thinking of this, a young man suddenly appeared in Jon Aylin's mind. The other man was shrewd and capable, very capable, and had a good relationship with his wife.
perhaps...
The gray-haired old duke's heart moved slightly. If the opportunity was right, he wouldn't mind choosing a good person and letting him share some pressure.
But at the moment he still has to report to His Majesty the King, and then Jon Ailin straightened up and opened the treasury account.
On the other side, because I was just reminded by the chief intelligence officer Varys, this didn't make a big mistake with the king and the former prime minister. The chancellor of the exchequer returned to his seat and gave Varys a thankful smile.
The other party put his hands in his sleeves and nodded slightly when he saw the expression of the chancellor, showing a kind smile.
The workplace is not easy, and it is precisely that we should help each other.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has recently felt more and more dissatisfied with King Robert, and now is the time to walk on thin ice with trepidation.
"what?"
But at this moment, the Chancellor of Finance suddenly froze for a moment. He didn't react to a problem until this time.
How did Varys know that his treasury account was on his chest?
…
On the other side, the former prime minister, who was sitting in the first seat on the left hand side of the king, had already started to report to His Majesty the current state of the country’s finances with the account book, as well as the only remaining golden dragon in the treasury.
Today, the Iron Throne owes more than four million Golden Dragon debts. The main reason is not the ability of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but the need for money in all aspects and Robert's profligacy when the country has just calmed down the war.
At the same time, because of the need to borrow money, the Iron Throne recognized the debt owed to the Iron Treasury during the Targaryen period, which was also a considerable sum.
These zeros are always four million Golden Dragon debts.
Half of the debt comes from the Lannister family, and the remaining loans are from the Tyrell family, the iron vault of Braavos, and several chambers of commerce in Taloxi, and even the church.
Then Jon Allyn closed the treasury account~www.NovelMTL.com~ A wrinkled cheek was full of seriousness.
"His Majesty."
"Although Braavos and the remnants of Targaryen have some unverified connections."
"But the real purpose of Braavos's doing this is just to prevent the Seven Kingdoms from being truly unified and to disturb this pool of water."
The eyes of the Duke of Ailin Valley were harsh, and he hit the nail on the head.
"If we want to finish this battle, we must find a loan from the iron treasury. No matter how harsh the conditions and interest are, we can temporarily agree to it."
"As for the future, it will be discussed at that time."
In order to win this battle, Jon Aylin can be regarded as willing to fight.
The Iron Vault stared at the interest, and the Iron Throne stared at his principal.
If you win, you don’t have to pay it back, and if you lose, you don’t have to pay it back.
