MTL - Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day

Chapter 325 Intelligence Manager

Tormund, who was riding a horse, glanced back and smiled unconsciously.

 Get off the horse and walk straight to the spacious wheel palace.

Rhaegar opened the door to the Wheel Palace and asked, "How is the situation at Harrenhal?"

“Not bad, the construction is basically completed, and Bachelor Tru went to the old town with the letter of recommendation.”

Tormund stepped on the low stool brought up by the coachman and answered neatly.

After entering the Wheel Palace, Tormund was surprised by the luxurious interior decoration. He looked around at the royal ministers and greeted politely: "I hope my appearance does not disturb the mood of all of you."

 “A polite young man.” Lin Man nodded lightly and sipped some tea and chewed biscuits.

Tormund glanced sideways slightly, feeling that a pair of dim old eyes were constantly scrutinizing.

 Being able to become a minister, even an old man with gray hair and beard does not have a fuel-efficient lamp.

This scene all fell in Rhaegar's eyes, and he poured two glasses of sweet fruit wine.

 This profound move cannot escape the political sensitivity of several imperial ministers.

 They only regarded the other party as a close friend of the crown prince, and had not yet reached the level of communicating with them directly.

Rhaegar looked at Tormund pretending to be surprised, pointed to the position beside Leonor, and instructed: "Why are you still standing there in a daze? Just sit next to Lord Leonor."

 “Good thing.” Rhaegar’s eyes were deep.

 “Illegitimate child, or a rare shapechanger?”

Leonor frowned slightly, moved his **** to the side, his eyes were indescribably solemn.

The two have known each other since the exchange of Harrenhal.

 In recent years, Tormund has been managing the Mushroom Farm. When he was less than twenty years old, he interacted with various noble families in the Riverlands. He was known as the white dove raised by the crown prince.

 Let a young boy sit next to him, and the crown prince even raised a glass to drink with him.

　　Tormund was still standing at the door of the Wheel Palace, bending slightly as the height was limited, and smiling from beginning to end.

Rhaegar smiled and raised his own cup to drink.

With his eyes focused on him, Tormund half-understood: "I took over the ravens that Maester True kept in captivity a few days ago, and I unknowingly communicated with one of them."

 After the pleasantries are over, it’s time to get down to business.

In the aristocratic and chivalrous continent of Westeros, illegitimate children are not welcome, and shapechangers with supernatural powers are also considered a danger.

"Prince, the king manages King's Landing in terms of intelligence spies and never outside the royal territory." Leonor said with a serious face.

A skinchanger can usually channel only one animal, and the same can be said for Tormund.

 The two young men sang in harmony, completely ignoring the opinions of several imperial ministers.

Without Leonor opening his mouth, Lin Man wiped the crumbs of biscuits around his mouth and asked knowingly: "Prince, you haven't introduced this... young man yet."

　　What do you want to express after a few actions? The other party will be on an equal footing with this king's hand! ?

Especially Leonor, who glanced at the wine cup a few feet away, and his fat face with beards became serious.

 He thought of the red meteor that caused the increase in magic power, and Tormund's situation was probably related to it.

The sound of pouring wine stopped, and one of the glasses was placed in front of Leonor with a bang.

  In terms of intelligence, it has always been the king's hand. When the prince said that the intelligence was insufficient, he was also saying that his ability was insufficient.

The human king Jaehaerys also rode Vermithor and fought alongside the Night's Watch, defeating the wildling army composed of giants and skinchangers.

 Leonardo, Otto, and Jaspi each glanced at each other and sat upright with reserved faces.

At this time, Otto asked seriously: "Prince, as far as I know, this shapechanger is your spokesperson in the Riverlands. What are your plans to transfer him to King's Landing?"

 The interior of the Wheel Palace is very large, and the seats of the imperial ministers are relatively casual.

“I remember you only had one white falcon?” Leonor asked politely.

 The wine cup fell, and the sound attracted the attention of several imperial ministers.

 Linman looked surprised and noticed the white falcon and black crow on Tormund's shoulders.

 “Thank you, Prince.”

Rhaegar also looked at Tormund after hearing this, a little curious.

Rhaegar did not hide anything, and said bluntly: "The death of Lord Boros is too strange. However, neither the royal family nor Storm's End have been able to find any clues. I think the Iron Throne lacks information."

Rhaegar put down his glass of wine, glanced around at the royal ministers, and chuckled: "Tormund, my friend since childhood, is the illegitimate son left behind by Count Bartimus of Crab Island, and he is also a shapeshifter. By."

Tormund frowned, and sat down gracefully without refusing. He consciously picked up the wine cup in front of him and took a sip.

 Rhaegar sat slumped on the left, next to the well-dressed Otto on the right, and further back sat the nervous Jaspy.

It is said that there are many shapechangers among the wild people outside the Great Wall in the north.

Linman is a respected old man, sitting alone on the soft floor in the wheel palace, next to Jaspi.

The king has just left, and the crown prince and regent must take action. They have to distinguish the pros and cons.

The right side of the Wheel Palace has a large soft spot, and Prime Minister Leonor is alone, facing Rhaegar.

Tormund's eyes were clear and he said calmly: "Being an illegitimate child is not a glorious status, and my sowing father doesn't care whether I am alive or not. You can just treat me as a commoner."

Rhaegar glanced at him and smiled: "Lord Leonor, I am not questioning your ability. Your contribution to the kingdom is obvious to all."

“Then you mean you want to re-lay the spies?” Leonor’s expression softened slightly.

"No!"

Rhaegar shook his head and said calmly: "I want to re-activate the position of intelligence chief, specifically to provide intelligence information to the Iron Throne."

Leonor was surprised and said: "Prince, the intelligence chief is on the imperial council. This is an ominous position."

 “The accumulation of too much disturbing information will only corrupt the justice of a country’s king.” Lin Man objected with resistance.

 The post of intelligence chief last appeared more than 70 years ago. The cruel King Maegor I, whose Pentos mistress Tyanna was the first Master of Intelligence, committed heinous crimes.

Rhaegar looked solemn and could not refuse: "My father has given me the power of regency, and the intelligence chief must be activated. This matter does not need to be discussed, I will make a decision in one word."

 “Prince…” Lin Man’s half-white brows furrowed and he wanted to persuade.

"Lord Linman, you don't need to persuade me anymore. The intelligence chief is here to monitor dangerous people."

Rhaegar interrupted directly, pointed at Tormund with one hand, and said loudly: "Now I declare that Tormund will take over the position of Chief of Intelligence and be on the Imperial Council."

As soon as these words came out, several imperial ministers looked at each other in stunned silence.

Just one day after the king left, the crown prince insisted on adding a royal seat, which made them feel at a loss.

 Mingming, the king would convene a royal meeting to consult with them on any matter before.

Tormund looked back and forth and said sheepishly: "My lords, from now on we will all be colleagues."

　　　…”

There was a moment of dead silence.

Otto shook his head and laughed, and took the initiative to talk: "I have heard of you and participated in the Second Battle of the Stepstone Islands."

“Yes, people always have to find ways to serve their country.”

Tormund recognized him frankly, then stretched out a hand and said with a smile: "Lord Otto, you are also a loyal minister and good minister. I have been friends with you for a long time."

 What’s interesting is that he stretched out his left hand, and his right hand gently touched the white falcon on his shoulder.

Otto’s eyes narrowed and the smile disappeared from his mouth.

 He is right-handed and usually writes and works with his right hand.

But few people know that when he was a boy, he developed the ability to be ambidextrous for the convenience of reading widely.

“What’s wrong?” Tormund’s face was soft and his smile was innocent and harmless.

Otto treated him coldly and completely lost interest in talking.

The so-called godly friend has been with him for a long time, maybe he has been monitored by the other party's shapeshifter talent for a long time.

 The scene was frozen for a moment, and the new ministers and the old ministers did not get along well for the first time.

Rhaegar didn't care and ordered to the coachman outside: "Go back to the Red Castle!"

He always remembered what Rhaenyra said, that he had no roots in the council.

 As he grew older and expanded his power, he gradually reversed this situation.

The Sea Minister Tyrannzin is the most thoughtful, no less wily than Otto.

Battle of the Stone Step Islands Tailan was greedy for success and separated from the Imperial Council, leaving it in his hands for three years.

Maester Melos is a cancerous person who is accustomed to changing the situation. When he finds an opportunity, he kills him with a sword.

 In order to share the power of the Royal Council, he also added the position of Dragon Prince to strengthen Targaryen's sense of family.

Now that I am the regent, I must take care of myself.

　　A chief intelligence officer is just an appetizer.

 …

About half an hour, the Wheel Palace drove into the gate of the Red Fort.

Three Kingsguards in silver armor and white robes stood in a row and greeted him respectfully.

 Lega took the lead in walking down from the Wheel Palace and looked towards the gate.

In addition to the two young knights on war horses, there are also the solemn-faced Gray Worm and ten upright Unsullied ones.

"prince…"

 The two knights dismounted and took off their helmets, revealing two familiar faces.

Robb Rivers, Baron Stonemill.

Earl of Raventree City, Samwell Blackwood.

Rhaegar greeted the two and said to Gray Worm, "How many Unsullied captains are left in the army?"

 “Ten names.” Gray Worm cherishes words like gold.

Rhaegar thought for a moment and nodded.

He has a total of more than 400 Unsullied men, who are usually his personal guards, and a small number are sent to serve as junior officers in the Fearless Legion.

　　Ten Unsullied Ones, enough to manage a thousand people without fear.

Gray Worm paused and reported: "There are three hundred Unsullied and two thousand Dauntless left at Harrenhal, managed by my two lieutenants, Fander and Red Tide."

Rhaegar patted him on the shoulder and turned towards the three Kingsguard.

 The Unsullied's loyalty is unquestionable, and Gray Worm can use him with confidence.

Several imperial ministers walked down from the Wheel Palace and walked to their residences without anything to do. Rega said softly: "Lord Leonor, please wait for a while. I have something to discuss with you privately."

Leonor was slightly startled, and he stood aside with Tormund and waited.

 Three Kingsguards stepped forward and greeted respectfully: "Prince."

Rhaegar nodded with a smile and looked at each one.

The Kingsguard is the personal guard directly under the king and enjoys the highest honor.

  Elik Kargel was promoted to Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, and his brother Alec Kargel was tasked with guarding Queen Allison.

The king was traveling to Maidenfountain. The Cargall brothers led the honor guard and set off two days in advance. They were not at the Red Castle at this time.

 (End of this chapter)