Chapter 419 The Return of the Iron Bank

  Now that Samwell has arrived at the front line, the plan to attack King's Landing has officially entered the countdown stage.

  The atmosphere in Tongmen City suddenly became chilling, and the soldiers were in a hurry, making the final preparations before the battle.

Since early in the morning, the noble knights have been requesting to see Samwell. Some came to express their loyalty to him, some came to impassionedly ask for a fight, some came to offer advice, and some of the nobles of the River Bend cryptically proposed Concerns about the ironborn express a meaning inside and outside the words—

   It is still necessary to withdraw part of the army to return to defense.

  But at this point, how could Samwell agree to the request of the last group of people and resolutely refute it.

   At the same time, he also clearly told these people that if the Ironborn really looted their territory, he would compensate all the losses in the future.

  The nobles felt the determination of the Storm King and got the promise they wanted, so they stopped their flags and concentrated on preparing for the battle.

  But just when Samwell thought he had finally unified the thinking of the whole army and could officially march into King's Landing, an unexpected visitor brought him new troubles.

   "Respected His Majesty the Storm King, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet me." Naho Demetis, the envoy of the Iron Bank, bowed respectfully and saluted.

  Samwell smiled and waved his hand, signaling the other party to sit down, and said:

   "I am very grateful to the Iron Bank for its support and help to the Caesar family. I believe you have also seen my army. It will not be long before they will enter King's Landing and drive the false king who defaulted on your loan from the Iron Throne."

  Nahuo smiled slightly, but he didn't seem to be too excited about it, and he turned to persuade:

   "Your Majesty, winter is approaching, so it might not be appropriate for you to start a war at this time?"

  The smile on Samwell’s face suddenly subsided, he looked at the messenger in front of him thoughtfully, and said:

   "Since I'm starting the war now, I'm naturally confident enough to win. The Iron Bank doesn't need to worry about this. Besides, the sooner King's Landing is captured, the sooner I can repay the loan, right?"

"I think you'd better think about it again." Nahor persuaded again, "I think the artificial ditch plan you proposed before is the most important thing, especially when the winter is approaching, to increase the area of ​​cultivated land, increase the Only by increasing the food production can your people survive this cold winter better.

   At this time, it is difficult to start the war. It would be fine if you win, but if you lose... Of course, I am not questioning your military ability, but the outcome on the battlefield is unpredictable.

  Obviously you have a safer way, why take the risk. "

  Samwell narrowed his eyes, and his tone became cold:

   "Your Excellency Nahuo, you Iron Bank have lent me a lot of money, but the loan agreement does not say that you are qualified to dictate to me."

   "Of course I didn't mean that. I was just making a suggestion..."

   "I do not accept your proposal."

  The atmosphere in the living room became visibly awkward.

  Nahuo sighed and said leisurely:

   "Your Majesty Caesar, you are too young and energetic to understand that the road to the king is full of dangers and traps. We kindly reminded you as friends, but we didn't expect... Hey. If you insist on this, the Iron Bank will call back the loan."

  Samwell was not angry anymore, he looked at the messenger in front of him for a moment, and suddenly laughed:

   "The Lannisters paid back the money for the Iron Throne, didn't they?"

  Naho didn't seem surprised that the other party could guess this, and said frankly:

   "The Lannister family is indeed as rich and generous as the rumors say."

  Samwell laughed even harder:

   "So your Iron Bank turned to support Lannister? Sure enough, contracts, integrity, and dignity are not worth mentioning to you, only money is what you value."

  Naho didn't care about the other party's ridicule, and said lightly:

"Your Majesty, the Iron Bank has its own rules of conduct. Since the Iron Throne has repaid the money, our previous agreement will naturally be invalidated. Of course, considering that this matter is not due to your voluntary breach of contract, we can waive the interest on the loan as long as you repay the principal Gold will do."

   "Should I thank you Iron Bank for your kindness?" Samwell's smile became brighter, but the killing intent in his eyes became more intense.

  Nahuo obviously felt the killing intent, and couldn't help but feel anxious, but still bit the bullet and said:

"Please don't get me wrong, we have no intention of helping the Lannisters. The Iron Bank has no intention of interfering in the political struggles of Westeros, nor does whoever sits on the Iron Throne matter to us. We just want to get back what we owe. "

   "What if I don't say yes."

"Then we probably have no choice." Najo said, "I know that you used the loan from the Iron Bank to purchase a large amount of equipment and food in the Free Trade City, and most of them have not yet arrived in Westeros. If If you cannot repay the debt, we may have to withhold this part of the equipment and food to offset the loss."

   "It turns out that this is the reputation of the Iron Bank." Samwell sneered, "I have seen it today."

   "Your Majesty, we don't want to go to this point either. That's why we persuade you to withdraw your troops temporarily. You can use military funds to offset part of the debt, and we can give you more time to pay back the rest."

  Samwell sneered and said:

   "I'm afraid Tywin Lannister has not only repaid the debt owed by the Iron Throne, but the Iron Bank must have transported a lot of gold from Casterly Rock.

And I also heard that the Sea King of Braavos has witnessed the marriage contract between Viserys Targaryen and Arianne Martell. It seems that you are not as indifferent to the change of power in Westeros as you claimed. Do not care. "

   "What Neptune did has nothing to do with the Iron Bank." Nahuo argued, but seemed very weak.

  Samwell was too lazy to talk nonsense with this person, got up and said:

"Okay, Naho Demetis, the Iron Bank has no right to tell me what to do, and the Sea King of Braavos can't control Westeros. When I attack King's Landing is up to me. And because of your betrayal In the first place, I won’t pay even a single gold coin for that debt.”

   "Your Majesty, I can understand your anger, but please don't act impulsively."

   "No, I'm not impulsive." Samwell said with the corners of his mouth upturned, "And I tell you very clearly, Iron Bank, and Neptune, will pay the price for what happened today."

  Nahuo sighed: "Your Majesty, you are creating a powerful enemy for yourself."

   "I have never had fewer enemies." Samwell said decisively, "Now, before I intend to kill you, get out!"

  Naho bowed down, turned and left.

  Samwell stood alone in the hall for a long time, staring at the place symbolizing Braavos on the map in front of him, his eyes gradually became extremely cold.

   "Iron Bank, Neptune. Hehe, Tywin, the helper you asked for this time may not be able to save yourself."

  (end of this chapter)