Chapter 137
The reconstruction work is in full swing.
White Harbor, a city that was almost burnt to white ground, has now restored 60 to 70% of the prosperity of one of the former Westeros Five Great Cities.
Presided over the reconstruction work.
With the support of the local tyrant Mandalay family and the help of many nobles, Ryan is in control!
Trade is not as prosperous as before, but it has gained a lot of money.
House Arnold, with grandfather and mother's strong support, even received funds to recruit soldiers to train the army!
younger brother Varian will not fight him for the throne, Arthur is only interested in extraordinary powers.
Although there is a crisis of Others.
However, Ryan is determined to win the Iron Throne of King's Landing!
As for the younger brother Arthur's proposal, Lannister and Daenerys, sandpiper and clam war together, are not optimistic about their strategy of being fishermen.
Think he takes too much for granted.
The kingdom's throne should be beaten down with a sword!
Now The North, Riverlands, and Vale of Arryn are all focusing on guarding Wall against Others and have trained their troops, but Ryan’s equipment is not good enough.
Furthermore, as Wildling moved more and more southward, Wall needed more logistics.
The funds are fine for the time being.
But Winter is Coming, when the time comes The North, Riverlands, Vale of Arryn nobles can no longer provide support.
At this time, they are already experiencing food shortages.
For the future of her son, Maria, as a mother, must go to Iron Bank to borrow money for Ryan!
Bring the wise Heinlikai, the extraordinary swordsmanship Annie, the little maid Vanessa Arthur brought back in Essos, and more than a dozen loyal guards. Princess Maria took the merchant ship on Tao In the waves, set sail against the clear sky and sunset.
The majesty of the giant statue of Braavos is not much worse than Westeros's Wall.
I have never seen such a sight.
Maria, in shock, entered the archipelago surrounded by the bay, and set foot on the city surrounded by water and docks everywhere.
Not traveling, but borrowing money from Iron Bank.
White Harbor funds are still abundant, but Wall needs food, and the major event cannot be delayed.
The people who disembarked did not have a rest, and while it was noon, they ate something in a hurry and rushed straight to the Iron Bank.
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On the other side of Westeros Oldtown, Arthur devoted himself to learning magic, and every few days he went to see the salted city, or Bang Na Tally takes care of papermaking, publishing, and printing.
The busy teenager does not know.
Stayed in the tower, Aisara mother Lianna, who is also fascinated by magic, often left the clan fort in Haitar some time ago to go to a mansion in the city to discuss matters with their House Elizabeth people.
The so-called family house arrest is actually just a lie. Lianna and Aisara, the mother and daughter of Essos, have not been treated unfairly at all when they came back from Essos.
Because they are very scheming!
On the balcony of the mansion where snacks and wine are prepared, the noble lady who walks slowly, sits down in a chair and is served by a maid serving wine.
Lianna asked after taking the wine glass: "According to the time estimate, they are almost to Braavos, are everything arranged properly?"
"Everything is arranged Yes, but those faceless temporarily raised the price and increased the commission by 30%, but we agreed to the price increase considering that it was definitely worth the price."
Hearing the maid’s answer, the lady gently nodded , And asked: "The girl of the sea monster who went to Essos, did you contact her?"
"We did, but she is not interested in robbery and killing women."
"What about the Reese Pirates?"
"They are very interested, but things may get out of control."
"It doesn't matter, everything goes according to plan*| The fire can't burn us."
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Go back to Braavos.
It's not that they came to Iron Bank to borrow money on behalf of Kingdom, Royal Family or King. The negotiations between Princess Maria and them did not go as expected.
Hein Ricky is savvy, but still can't get around the huge debt that Robert owes.
Moreover, the man who occupies King's Landing and sits on the Iron Throne is Tommen, who has the legal inheritance and is supported by Lannister and Tyrell Two Great Families, and also controls Stormlands.
Compared to King Robert, who went to Wall, lost his territory and throne, and was busy fighting Others, he is more capable of repaying several millions of Golden Dragon debts!
If you don't see the income, why does Iron Bank borrow to Marita?
Only the identity of the imperial concubine, the soldier Aristocratic Family House Arnold, and the Ryan who became the Crown Prince, can't tell Iron Bank to borrow money.
Indeed, Maria and the others can come up with it, and there is no interest in attracting Iron Bank to borrow.
At this point, even the wise Hein Likai has made it difficult.
Iron Bank's Chief-In-Charge suddenly changed the subject and said: "I heard that His Royal Highness Arthur · Holy Lorraine invented a lot of things, soap, white paper, printing... .
If you have the method of making these things as collateral, we must be willing to lend you the amount that satisfies you."
Maria and Heinrich also know that Arthur is very profitable. . However, they don't know how to make it, and they don't have the right to deal with Arthur's things.
The poisonous tongue girl was silent for a while and said: "I am Heinly Kay Waiting. Although I have not signed a marriage contract, I do have the most qualified person to be Arthur’s wife. If I am engaged to him , Are we eligible to borrow?"
Maria eyes shined and immediately said: "I will contribute to this!"
hearing this, everyone at Iron Bank mutually glanced at each other , Talked in a low voice.
After a while, a Chief-In-Charge said: "This is not enough."
After talking about it for a long time, she didn’t even get the qualification to borrow money. Maria was really angry: "That What else do you want?"
Heinlikai knows that they want the method of making those things, and then get more benefits.
I glanced at Annie and she pondered then said: "I can sign a contract on behalf of Arthur to obtain loans by collateralizing the soap making method. What do you think?"
"We I hope it’s the method of making white paper, as well as printing."
"No, it’s just soap!"
"Then we have to see how soap is made first. "
"No, we are in a hurry for the money, we have time and the others will go back to Westeros to bring the production method, we might as well go back and use the soap production method to find someone to cooperate."
"But they can't provide so many Golden Dragons."
"But we don't get your loan now!"
The negotiation with Iron Bank is still going on. In the interests of people, Heinlikai finally started to fight, and then together with the imperial concubine, gradually obtained the amount of money.
In fact, Iron Bank knows very well that as long as Robert does not die in one day, he will regain his throne sooner or later. If it weren't for Lannister and Tyrell Two Great Families to pay their debts, Iron Bank wouldn't even take a look at Tommen who became King.
The North, Riverlands, and Vale of Arryn are three alliances that once won the War of the Usurper for Robert. Even if they are not as rich as Lannister and Tyrell, their strength cannot be ignored.
Betting at both ends to get more benefits is their best choice.
Of course, Heinlikai also caught this point and made a lot of sacrifices to help Maria. After the confrontation between you and me, he successfully negotiated with Iron Bank.
...to be continued...