Chapter 698

Roaring flames burned, and the entire port of Pyke turned into ruins.

Watching the soldiers constantly plundering property and women, Zhang Cheng's eyes were full of cold looks.

Because this is medieval warfare, without benevolence, without morality, and even without a bottom line; the strong can arbitrarily dominate everything.

And these seemed to be things that nobles tacitly approved of, and there were even beauties with excellent looks that they would offer to their nobles!

Different from the soldiers of other families, the Count Count Celingen family appeared very orderly; they began to hold their positions after crushing the Ironborn, because they still needed to protect the ships from being attacked.

Looking at the different style of the Count Count Celingen family, many families cast suspicious looks, but regarding this, Zhang Cheng didn't explain too much.

After all, he was too lazy to fight for Ironborn with this group of people.

People live on islands, and you still rob them, is your brain sick?

You say there is a gold mine on Pyke, Zhang Cheng would definitely draw the Dragon Slayer at his waist and fight the Greyjoy family to the death, but on this island, apart from stones and crabs, there is nothing; does he need to spend this effort? Isn't it better to go back and find two Braavosi ships?

Braavos: Listen to me, thank you!

Zhang Cheng:.

The first battle is the decisive battle, the decisive battle is the victory.

Balon interpreted very well what is called "hesitation leads to defeat."

In A Song of Ice and Fire, Balon was shaped into someone with a brain and strategy.

But in Zhang Cheng's eyes, the only person with a brain online in the whole field was one person, and that was Tyrion the Imp.

Because this unlucky guy is either hovering on the edge of death or frantically testing on the edge of seeking death; if he didn't have a brain, he would have died!

In the thinking of Far Easterners, a ten-generation grudge can still be avenged, so fighting for a moment is irrational.

Balon is this kind of idiot who fights for a moment, because he can survive, all relying on the "rules" of the Middle Ages!

That is, apologizing, sending hostages, can retain the duke and fief.

If this were changed to China, retaining the fief and duke, was your brain gnawed by Jia Zhang Shi? Actually being able to think of such a good thing!

Rebellion and treason are capital crimes of the nine clans, the first of the ten evils, even for members of the royal family, they show no mercy; either you succeed, or you die, there is absolutely no third path to choose!

This is the ruthlessness in the bones of the Chinese people: either rebel, wear the yellow robe, or gather the nine clans at the vegetable market for a game of elimination!

With the eldest son and second son dying one after another, Balon had no way, and could only send his youngest son Theon out, handing him to the Stark family as a hostage.

As for why it wasn't given to the Baratheon family, Zhang Cheng suspected it was because Robert disliked this kid Theon.

After all, a ten-year-old child, looking somewhat cowardly, indeed makes people unable to feel good.

Because Robert is a pure warrior; whether on the battlefield or in a brothel, he is a hero who can take on three!

After the war ended, the fleet returned to King's Landing.

In the Red Keep.

Many ministers and nobles gathered together, talking and laughing.

Holding a wine glass, Zhang Cheng was chatting with nobles from Dorne.

Because of the marriage between Count Count Celingen and the Dayne family, he was naturally seen as half a Dornishman, not to mention that Zhang Cheng had once saved Princess Elia, which made these people have even more good feelings for him.

As for Rhaegar, who was killed by Zhang Cheng at the Trident, that was his own fault; after all, having Princess Elia, and still abducting Lyanna, simply didn't put their princess in his eyes!

But just when everyone was chatting, Joffrey, as the Great Emperor, appeared. He held a kitten that had just been taken out in his hand, his face full of smiles, and even showed it to Robert.

Watching this scene, all the ministers and nobles were dumbfounded.

Robert smashed his fist down in a rage, breaking two of Joffrey's milk teeth on the spot, and scolded, "What are you doing? You brainless spawn?"

Seeing his son being beaten, Cersei immediately rushed forward to protect her son and said, "Why are you hitting him? Joffrey just did what he wanted to do!"

"What he wanted to do?"

Looking at Cersei in disbelief, Robert's eyes were full of fury.

Because was this woman crazy? Joffrey had actually taken out a kitten that hadn't grown up yet!

"Calm down, Robert, he's just a child!"

Blocking Robert, Eddard, as the good guy, immediately stepped forward to stop him, because only he could pull Robert back.

And hearing Eddard's words, Zhang Cheng, who was being sarcastic, smiled and said, "Yes, it is precisely because he is a child that we cannot let him go, otherwise when he becomes the master of the Iron Throne, that will be fun!"

Accompanying Zhang Cheng's words, all the nobles present were dumbfounded.

Yes, Joffrey is already so cruel now; when he becomes king in the future, wouldn't he be another Mad King Aerys?

"Luo Sai, what nonsense are you talking about? Joffrey is just a child, do you need to haggle with him?" Looking at Zhang Cheng angrily, Cersei immediately roared.

"Oh, look, our queen is angry. Doesn't she know that even if it's a cat, it's also a child's mother? As a mother, have you also lost your brain?"

Looking at Cersei, Zhang Cheng didn't retreat at all.

Because as the heir to the throne, Joffrey simply combined all the shortcomings of the Lannister family,

not only without any capacity for others, but even the shortcomings of incest were reflected in him vividly; he was simply a brainless big-headed baby. To be loyal to this kind of king, Zhang Cheng would rather go to help the car god of Gaoliang River; after all, they are all idiots, and killing Zhao Lao Er can still leave a name in history!

Car God of Gaoliang River: Single-handedly, I'll let you single-handedly!

Zhao Kuangyin: Are you sure?

Zhang Cheng: Let him come, I'll let him die today!

"Enough, Luo Sai! Shut up!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng who was fanning the flames, Eddard also realized that things were not good.

And just at this moment, Jaime, as a member of the Kingsguard, stood out. He had just intended to say something, but Zhang Cheng pointed at him and said, "What are you? The king hasn't spoken yet, you dare to stand out, I will slaughter you immediately!"

Accompanying the cold gaze sweeping over, the Kingsguard standing beside Jaime retreated half a step one after another.

After all, as the ruthless man of the Seven Kingdoms, Zhang Cheng had proven one thing with his strength: if you dare to come up, he dares to slaughter!

Hammered the Mountain Clegane into plastic surgery at the tournament, stabbed Rhaegar to death at the Trident, one against three at the Tower of Joy...

"Luo Sai, you drank too much today!"

Looking at Jaime's dilemma, Tywin knew he had to speak.

Looking at Tywin on the side, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Yes, I drank too much, sorry! Hahahaha!"

!

Saying this, Zhang Cheng raised his wine glass and drank it all, and then the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

"Take this spawn and get out!"

Looking at Cersei angrily, Robert's face was also very ugly.

Pulling her son away, Cersei looked at Zhang Cheng with hatred, because his words tonight were enough to make all the nobles feel fear about Joffrey becoming king!

Coming to Zhang Cheng's side, Tywin said, "You shouldn't have said that just now?"

"Then how do you want me to say it?"

Looking at Tywin with a playful gaze, Zhang Cheng put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Do you think he did the right thing?"

Silent and not speaking, Tywin also knew that Joffrey's actions were indeed a bit absurd.

"Children, they need more discipline, otherwise who knows what they will become? You don't want to see your grandson be the Mad King Aerys, do you?"

Teasingly, Zhang Cheng raised his wine glass and left.

However, looking at Zhang Cheng's back, Tywin became gloomy, because Cersei truly didn't know how to teach children!

(End of chapter)