Chapter 85 Invitation

As one of the nine free trade city-states, it is not surprising that the governor of Pentos would send gifts to Viserys.

Andalos is a newly built city. It has only been five years, but it has absorbed a large number of Andal people. Now Andalos has a city size of 80,000 people.

Although Andalos has not solved the problem of poverty, it still has a large number of poor people, mainly relying on traditional animal husbandry and planting for export.

But Andalos has a huge racial population, and the war potential has grown to a point that cannot be ignored, so that Pantos, who is a close neighbor, has to be nervous.

One and the other.

The strength of Pantos has already become the bottom of the nine free trade city-states.

The reason is because Pantos and Braavos once had a war over the issue of slavery. Braavos asked Pantos to abolish slaves in the name of freedom, but Pantos refused to accept it.

The two sides subsequently fought six wars over a two-hundred-year period, and Braavos won four of them.

The last time it happened ninety-one years ago, Pantos cut his throat and sacrificed four princes to the gods in one year, but he still couldn't change the war situation.

Braavos' Armada blocked the port of Pentos, which eventually led to the Pantos governors having to sign a pact of shame and beg for peace on their knees.

Publicly declared that slavery was abolished, the slave trade was prohibited, and the number of warships was reduced on a large scale, only 20 were allowed to remain, and the rest of the Pantos warships were all scuttled and sunk into the sea.

At the same time, Pentos was not allowed to hire mercenaries, contract with the Free Mercenary Corps, or maintain any army beyond the city guard.

Since that war ninety-one years ago, Pentos is still widely regarded as the most vulnerable of the free trade city-states, despite its massive walls.

It is for this reason that the governors of Pentos are friendly towards the other Free Cities and the Dothraki kings and all surrounding forces that may threaten them.

Over the years Pentos has cultivated relationships with a succession of powerful khals, sending them gifts and gold and silver to ensure that their card LS does not encroach on Pentos, and can also provide Pentos at key moments of activity east of the Lorne. Protect.

Illyrio's trip was with such a mission to reach a friendly and cooperative relationship with the newly built city of Andalos.

Commonly known as making friends.

And Pantos has a unique way of making friends.

Illyrio clapped his hands, and ten carriages filled with gold and silver jewelry, various gifts, and fine wines were listed in the hall, including four slaves who were presented in Illyrio's personal name.

Two strong slaves who fought for five consecutive victories in the arena, and two female slaves with good stature and appearance.

And Viserys sat on the throne and was slightly stunned. He saw that the hall was filled with gifts of gold, silver, jewelry, and four slaves. Although he had long known that Pantos made friends in a very special way, this kind of way of throwing money

Wouldn't it be too condescending?

Viserys was silent for a while, looking at everything in front of him, and finally waved his hand.

"Take it."

The construction of Andalos had consumed too many golden dragons in the early stage. Although the balance of payments had already been reached, but not knowing that firewood, rice, oil and salt were expensive, Viserys was naturally heartbroken when he saw that his wealth in the vault had shrunk by more than half.

In the principle of saving a little is a little, we can only accept these wealth.

As for the four slaves, Viserys ordered the guards to tear up their contracts, stay in Andalos if they wanted to, and let them go if they didn't.

Because of the proximity to Braavos, Viserys didn't want to find anything for himself. He also wanted to send the 'Red Viper' Oberyn to Astapor to buy the Unsullied to expand his military and protect the city's defenses, but in the end Due to pressure from Braavos, the purchase order was cancelled.

Braavos, as a city-state built of slaves, opposes all slavery in the world.

However, Viserys did not directly refute Illyrio's face because of this. Although the other party was polite, it was still the governor of Pantos who held the power, so Viserys directly accepted these slaves and then dealt with them.

And Illyrio saw Viserys accepting these gifts, and a smile appeared on his face. Accepting the gifts meant accepting the kindness of Pentos, and most of his mission in this line had been completed.

Then the chubby fat Governor proposed a new invitation.

"His Majesty."

"One more thing."

Illyrio stood in front of the chair with a big belly and gave a slight salute, and then said.

"The governors of Pantos have long admired your name and hope to invite you to visit Pantos as a guest. At the same time, the governors have prepared more generous gifts for you."

"To visit Pentos?"

"A more generous gift?"

Viserys frowned slightly while sitting on the throne, then turned his head and glanced at the attendants beside him, and Bessie also glanced at the little king on the throne, not understanding what Governor Pantos intended.

Since the gift is not to be given directly this time, why do you have to go to Pantos by yourself?

Is it.

"Dragon egg."

And Illyrio, who was standing under the hall, spoke directly.

"really."

Viserys squinted his beautiful eyes, he knew that Illyrio had a dragon egg in his hand, and only a gift of this level as the finale could induce him to leave Andalos and go to Pantos.

Viserys actually wanted to buy dragon eggs over the years. However, before hatching, dragon eggs were as hard as a beautiful stone, and it was difficult for ordinary people to distinguish the true from the false.

"I have acquired three dragon eggs in the shadowlands east of Asshai, although they have been turned into fossils by the long years."

Illyrio said respectfully while standing still.

"I'm not sure if it can still hatch, but I believe Your Majesty may be interested in it."

"Indeed, you are right, Lord Governor."

"I'm really interested in dragon eggs."

And Viserys also stood up from the throne, then walked down the steps and came to Illyrio, looking into the eyes of the rich merchant governor in front of him and said calmly.

Because of his skill in exercising, the little king's height has risen again, and he is only about a head lower than Illyrio.

And Illyrio looked at the little king who walked in front of him, especially when he was stared at by those lavender eyes, he didn't know why he felt a little nervous.

"I promise."

However, the calm voice of Viserys was heard immediately.

"His Majesty?"

And Bessie, who was standing behind the throne, was startled when she heard Viserys' words.