274 Belief and Unbelief
The war is in full swing in the waters outside the city. The enemy's fleet sent to "siege the city" is constantly harassing the royal fleet defending around Longshi Island. News related to the front line continues to be transmitted back to the city.
But at this moment, the people at the imperial meeting gathered together because of letters sent from a small place.
The quiet falling needles in the empty imperial conference hall can be heard at this time. After several ministers circulated each other a letter from the storm land Tas Island, each with different expressions, but most of them were full of suspicion or surprise.
"Isn't this faked by anyone?"
The Finance Minister Mes Tyriel, who had related experience, stared at him for a long time, and finally said something like this.
"How could Viserys be captured so easily as the leader of the remnants of Targaryen? Besides, the attacking troops did not mean to withdraw, and they did not look like they were captured."
"This is indeed the handwriting of Duke Renly, Lord Mess." Another former client, Grand Secretary Pai Schill, rubbed his beard and pondered.
"I don't think it's a fake, this... Maybe Lord Renli got the wrong person?"
"How could this be wrong? Who is Viserys still can't figure it out?"
"What's impossible? Targaryen has escaped for more than ten years, and even you and I have never seen what Viserys looks like now. I don't think Duke Renli can recognize him."
"I believe Lan Li would not be so rash before he was confirmed, so I think it was someone who made a mistake."
"But this doesn't look like a fake letter..."
Everyone was talking about this. Except for the intelligence manager Varis, who was holding the letter with a contemplative look on his face, everyone else spoke. However, they basically did not believe the content of the letter. Even Robert, who was his brother, was full of suspicion about it.
This is normal. You can think of it. As a "king", Viserys will inevitably live under layers of protection of the enemy. How could he be captured by Renli?
Because Stannis traveled back and forth with Junlin on Dragonstone Island, everyone knew that Lan Li, who returned to the territory to handle affairs, did not know what to do at this time, but no matter what he did, it was impossible for him to steal the enemy's head, right?
Because he didn't take many people away!
Therefore, despite the gathering of people, the people at the imperial conference table did not make any corresponding measures. They believed that this matter could not be true, and there was a high possibility that a villain would make a mistake.
However, after the incident reached the old prime minister, there was a turning point.
“I tend to believe.”
Facing the Royal Guard Captain Balistan who came to the message, the old man who was still sitting on the bedroom chair of the Prime Minister's Tower pondered and said: "The handwriting is indeed like Lan Li, and the seal also belongs to the Tas family. Wouldn't it be said that forging this letter requires the help of a familiar traitor? Just talking about forging, what impact can forging such a letter have on us?"
"This does not affect military deployment, but maybe someone has asked us to make some ugly things?" said the captain of the Royal Guard. "The letter claims that we should take corresponding measures."
Palistan originally tended to believe it, but after thinking about it, he never thought about the reason for believing it. Although the Minister of Justice had all kinds of strange places, no matter how strange it was, it was impossible to plunder the "head" from the enemy's base camp, right?
If you really have this ability, then you can even fart this battle...
"If things are true, of course we have to take some measures." The old prime minister said: "And I believe Renli can create miracles."
"Oh?" Balistin was stunned when he heard this, "What does the Prime Minister mean?"
"How do you think I'm in now?"
What did Balistan think of this instantly and asked, "You mean, are you doing this now because of Renly?"
"I guess that's the case."
"But Renley wasn't here when you recovered."
"Why are you here?" the old man shook his head and asked, "We cannot regard such a wonderful thing as common sense."
Balistan didn't say anything, but carefully observed the old man in front of him, feeling hesitant.
The Prime Minister fell ill a while ago and looked like he could die at any time. As a result, he seemed to have completely recovered except for losing weight.
Such a strange phenomenon naturally cannot be ignored. Some servants of unknown circumstances believe that this was the mastermind Pai Shiel's skillful method and cured the sick prime minister.
But those who know the details do not think that this is something that normal medical skills can do.
At the same time, they also knew that after the imperial prime minister "recovered", he had never left the chair in his room, and he was eating, drinking, defecating and urinating, which seemed very strange.
What's even more strange is that since he woke up, the old man has never slept, but is busy at work without resting, and it is useless no matter how others persuade him.
This situation was obviously abnormal. Everyone was surprised by this, but it was during the war, and those who knew the details had no time to pay more attention to such strange things.
However, ignoring one's attention does not mean not paying attention.
He is obviously dying but "recovered" instantly, and he can maintain normal energy without sleeping... How can such a situation not be curious?
Balistan was very curious about this. He thought it might be the blessing of the gods in heaven, but the old prime minister now claimed that it was Lord Renli?
He is naturally familiar with Ren Li. He has been in contact with him since he was a child. A while ago, the man even did something amazing. But no matter how amazing he was, those things were not beyond his understanding.
However, if the old man in front of him is also because of him...
"I'm not sure who it is, or what makes me change like this." Looking at the Royal Guard who was pondering, the former Prime Minister said to himself: "But think about it, besides that person, who else among us has some unique abilities, and who doesn't want me to die now?"
Balistan could not answer this question, but after careful consideration, it seemed that this was true. Although he was a little convinced, he did not believe it all, but turned around and left with doubts.
As a result, something that happened soon after made him convinced him even more—
Just as the royal fleet on Dragonstone Island was dealing with each other, a large pirate team suddenly attacked the enemy's harassing fleet from behind.
Stannis, who commanded the royal fleet, seized the fighter plane and changed from passive defense to active attack in one fell swoop. In one battle, the enemy was damaged heavily, and the victory was basically confirmed!
However, the problem arises. Junlin neither paid for hiring nor recognized pirates. Why did a group of pirate legions suddenly come out to help?
This doubt was answered after the detailed battle report was sent back to King's Landing-
The pirates are under the banner of fighting for the Son of God!
Chapter completed!