"You were the first to revolt in the pyramid?" Danny asked the honest Klein.
Klein took out a piece of parchment from his waist and smiled fawningly. "I picked this up."
"You can read?"
"I was a slave since I was young. I can't read, but I can read. I'm willing to say and do anything with a knife on my neck."
As he spoke, he pointed at the group of burly slaves behind him and said, "Through the window, I saw the army and your dragon outside the city, so I joined the kitchen staff to answer the call of the Mother Of Dragons and used a kitchen knife and a butcher's knife to cut down the guards of Lord Graz 'dan's house."
Danny nodded and asked, "I will announce that all slaves are free and reward those who have made great contributions in the uprising. Since you were the first to ask for a reward, then I'll reward you first. Tell me, what do you want? Don't worry, you're now a free person and have the freedom to express your inner thoughts. "
"Can I really?" Klein's eyes lit up as he asked eagerly.
"Of course."
After a moment of silence, the butcher said, "Her Majesty will probably head north next and liberate Kaiyuan and Meereen, right? You want to return to the Westeros? "
"It's very likely."
The porkman's eyes lit up. "I'm willing to pledge my loyalty to Queen Danny Rize, just like the dukes of the Seven Kingdoms of the Westeros, and help you govern a region."
In other words, you want Astapor?
This request seemed rebellious, but it was actually more in line with the "national conditions" of this world, especially the customs of the Westeros.
The territory directly ruled by the Targaryen Family was the smallest among the Seven Kingdoms. In terms of wealth, it was not as rich as River Bend, River Border, or Ayrin Valley.
The seven dukes, including Duke Greyjoy of the Iron Islands, had a high degree of autonomy in their respective territories.
For example, there were often dukes who led the small nobles in their territories to rebel against the king.
Under normal circumstances, the small nobles and the people in their territories were far more loyal to their dukes than to the king on the Iron Throne, unless the king had a fire-breathing dragon.
In this world where feudalism was popular, if Danny really left Astapor and Slave Bay, she would most likely leave behind a few dukes or kings in these slave states.
Therefore, even though Whitebeard and Chora had ugly expressions, they did not scold Klein loudly.
"Clayon, it's good that you're motivated." Danny first encouraged him, then said, "But you should understand that below the duke, there are marquises, counts, knights (equivalent to barons), knights, and freemen."
After a pause, Danny waited for the Butcher to digest the hidden meaning in her words. She smiled and continued, "If you want to reach the top of the pyramid, you have to climb the stairs one step at a time.
Of course, it's also possible to directly descend to the top garden. For example, I have a dragon. Riding a dragon, I can ignore all obstacles on the ground. "
Kleon's expression was a little ugly. He asked stiffly, "I can only become a knight?"
Whitebeard's expression was even uglier. He snorted coldly and advised Danny, "The knights of Westeros represent not only identity, but also noble character. Your Highness, you have to be careful."
Kleon squinted at the old man, unconsciously with a trace of murderous intent.
Not to mention the experienced Whitebeard and Chora, even the novice Danny noticed it.
This pork man was a ruthless character!
"Kleon, don't blame Aston for being too straightforward. I can announce that as the first slave to revolt in the pyramid, you have noble character and are worthy of being a knight.
But a knight also needs knightly skills and the ability to ride a horse while wearing iron armor … Well, you've made outstanding contributions to the Great Pyramid. I'll grant you the status of a knight, half a level higher than a knight. Are you willing to accept? "
Kleon's stiff face showed a smile, and he shouted, "Knight Kleon is willing."
In a way, Kleon's initiative to ask for a knight's title also helped Danny a lot.
That was to break the existing political structure of Astapor and establish a new "New Westeros" political structure with Queen Danny as the core.
To put it simply, Clayon had unintentionally helped Dani to complete a "reform".
The reason why it was a "new" Westeros enfeoffment system … Obviously, someone must have mixed too many private goods from the Great Celestial Empire into it.
Later, Danny took Kleon to the wooden platform in the center of the punishment square.
The slaves' bodies hanging there were still not taken off. Under the white sun, green-headed flies and fat white maggots were drilling between the rotten flesh. The slaves who were not dead were still twitching unconsciously, and a rotten smell with the smell of sin filled the air.
Danny endured the nausea and tried to put on a calm expression. She shouted to the slaves and servants gathered around the wooden platform, "Did you see it? This is a slave. Their fate is not in their own control. They have no self-respect and the right to progress. What we want to end is this world that should not exist in the human world.
In this slave uprising, Butcher Kleon was the first to respond to my call. His heart, which still longed for freedom, made him make the natural choice to abolish slavery.
He set an example for slaves all over the world who are still shackled physically and spiritually.
Not only did he liberate his own soul, but he also liberated the Great Pyramid. Under his leadership, 2000 slaves overthrew the rule of the first slave-owner family in Astapor.
For this, when he asked me for a title, I agreed.
Now, in front of everyone, Knight Kleon will be the first man from a slave to a noble in a day. "
Danny looked around. More than 10,000 slaves were silent. They all looked at the butcher who waved excitedly to the crowd with complicated eyes.
"Kleon, do you know the etiquette of knighthood?" she asked in a low voice.
"I know a little."
"Okay …" Danny straightened her face and shouted, "Kleon!"
The butcher was stunned for a moment before he knelt in front of her with excitement. "I am willing to pledge my loyalty to Queen Danny Liz."
Shing! Danny pulled out the long sword at her waist and put the tip of the sword on Kleon's shoulder. She asked, "Are you willing to fight for the liberation of the slaves for the rest of your life?"
This oath … is a little different from what the scholar told me?
Kleon was stunned for a few moments before he felt some pain in his neck. He suddenly woke up. When he saw Queen Danny's impatient eyes, he immediately shouted, "I am willing!"
Danny moved the blade on his neck to the side and smiled. "Are you willing to be the vanguard of the slave liberation movement?"
"I am willing!"
F * ck, my neck is bleeding?
It hurts!
So, this is the purpose of the sword on the shoulder of the Westeros nobles when they take an oath …
"Are you willing to be the representative of the slave rebellion?" Danny asked again.
"I am willing."
"Very good. I understand your determination, Knight." Danny moved the blood-stained sword to her shoulder and announced solemnly, "I now bestow upon you the title of 'Knight Shackle'. You may also choose 'Shackle' as your surname.
Use your butcher's knife to cut off the slave shackles below the harpy's claws, my Knight Shackle Kleon! "
The Gith people were known as the "sons of the harpies", and the symbol of Astapor was a harpy holding the shackles in her claws.
As for the surname … The Kleon family had been slaves for several generations and did not have a surname at all. Using a title as a surname was part of Danny's plan.
"I, Kleon Shackle, swear in the name of Knight Shackle that I will use my life to protect my oath!" Kleon was so happy that his big fat mouth cracked open.
To be honest, although he asked Danny for the position of Duke of Astapor, he did not have high expectations in his heart.
After all, the person who ruled Astapor now was Queen Danny, who had the Unsullied and the dragons. Kaiyuan and Meereen were still nowhere to be seen!
What he wanted the most was to be superior. As the only knight among the slaves, he thought that his status was only second to Queen Danny and above everyone else.
He achieved his goal and was very happy and satisfied for the time being.
"Cheers for Knight Shackle!" Danny sheathed her sword and led the applause.
"Long live Queen Danny!"
"Long live the Mother Of Dragons!"
"Knight Shackle, Knight Shackle!"
.....
Chaotic cheers, clapping, stomping, and the sound of chains clashing could be heard from below.
After a while, Danny pointed at the bodies nailed to the cross and said to Kleon, "Knight Shackle Shackle, cut off their shackles for me."
"As you command!"
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the hot-blooded Knight Butcher pulled out his butcher knife and swiftly cut off the ropes and nails tied to the slaves' wrists, ankles, and necks.
His skillful cutting skills were quite similar to Ling Lingqi's. As expected of the number one butcher in Astapor!
Danny knelt on one knee and personally untied the necklaces on the slaves' necks. Every time she untied a necklace, she would raise it above her head for all the slaves to see and throw it to the ground. She said loudly, "I declare that you are free and will return to the kingdom of the gods as free people."
There were more than ten corpses in a row. Her white hands were stained with dirty blood, minced meat, and a few fat maggots.
"Mother Of Dragons, Mother Of Dragons …"
"Misha, Misha, Misha! “
The slaves below were so excited that tears filled their eyes. Slowly, the Mother Of Dragons became "Misha".
Yes, Misha meant "Mother" in the Guiskali language of the Guiskis Empire.
Danny, who originally wanted to put on a show, was also moved by the enthusiastic atmosphere.
Sigh, I can't just think about ruling the world and establishing an immortal golden family. I should bring something better to this world.
Abolishing slavery is one of my goals!
At this moment, Danny's resolve sublimated into a firm belief.
She patted the shoulder of the newly promoted Knight Butcher and ordered, "Knight Butcher, I will now give you an honorable mission. Lead your original chef subordinates and go to the pyramids to recruit rebels. You don't have to go personally. You can recruit 100 knight guards."
Tilting his head and looking at the blood and dirt on his shoulder, Knight Butcher's mouth twitched a few times. His body was stiff as he said, "Yes!"
"Knight Butcher, you have to understand that the title of Knight Butcher will be promoted by merit," Danny said meaningfully.
The meaning in her words was too obvious. Knight Butcher's eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "I promise to complete the mission!"
After handing over the dirty work to the ambitious Knight Shackle, Danny continued her glamorous performance.
She first gave a sincere speech, mainly expressing her heartfelt hatred for slavery and her deep sympathy for the slaves.
Then, just like how she treated the Centaur slaves and the Unsullied: If they wanted to get rid of their slave status, they had to fight for it themselves.
Yes, the slaves who participated in the riot were separated from the other Astapos by the Unsullied guards.
The slaves who rebelled on the battlefield had already paid the price in blood. Danny walked past them one by one, and the Unsullied unlocked their chains and slave collars. She announced loudly, "You used your own hands and courage to win your freedom."
Excluding the 2000 slaves who died in battle, there were about 5000 slaves who survived the riot. They were all brought over by the Unsullied.
And after the Unsullied announced Danny's policy in the street, there were still ten to twenty thousand slaves who gathered around Pride Square to watch the show. Their masters didn't dare to detain them anymore.
Danny didn't make things difficult for these "smart people" who didn't do anything and only took advantage of the situation. She only asked them to shout "I want freedom" like the Unsullied yesterday.
Almost everyone shouted at the same time.
Yes, "almost" meant that there were still people who didn't want to be free.
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