"Like I said, I won't force any of the free people. Some of them are willing to follow me to the Land of Long Summer for the winter, but there will definitely be some who are unwilling to leave their homeland.
The second rule was specially prepared for them. The Night Watchers would rent large castles and new and old lands to the freedmen who stayed behind to guard the Great Wall. The freedmen would have houses and fields, and their lives would be guaranteed.
Targaryen paid the Night's Watch rent and rent for the freedmen, and the Night's Watch did not lose out in exchange for barren fields and deserted castles.
The free people rented out valiant and valiant guards from the Great Wall to deal with the surprise attacks of the deviant ghosts. Not only did they protect the people of the seven countries, they also protected themselves and their families. "
The Great Wall had nineteen defensive fortresses. Other than Black Castle, East Sea Watch, and Shadow Tower, there were sixteen other castles. Living in these castles, the barbarians naturally began to perform their duties as night watchers.
As for the land …
When the Night Watchmen was first established, the King of the Northern Region gave the Night Watchmen 125 kilometers of land south of the Great Wall as a source of income.
Speaking of which, Danny wasn't the first Dragon King to be received by the Night Watchers. More than two hundred years ago, King Rui and Queen Alisa rode their dragons to the north, all the way to the Great Wall.
Because she admired the bravery of the night watchmen, the queen persuaded her husband to double the land of the night watchmen and expand it by another 125 kilometers to the south.
That Alysanne who often did "good deeds" and was called "kind" was a typical white lotus flower — at least, that was what Duke Stark thought at that time, because the land that was given out belonged to the King of the Northern Territory …
The Great Wall is 500 kilometers long, and the land in the South will only be wider from east to west. So, the land given to the Night Watchers is more than 125,000 square kilometers. It is bigger than South Korea (100,000 square kilometers).
But there were only seven or eight hundred night watchers left. How could they manage them all?
Other than the hills and farmlands rented by farmers, more than 90% of the land was empty.
At first, Danny didn't think of renting the land to the savages. After all, the weather was so cold. Although winter hadn't officially arrived yet, it was snowing every few days. What could they grow?
No matter how cold-resistant the winter wheat was, it couldn't wait until spring!
The next spring was at least five years away!
It was Jon who reminded her that if she couldn't plant wheat, she could plant winter vegetables such as cabbage, cabbage, onions, garlic sprouts, and carrots.
He could even take a gamble and try to plant a patch of turnips. Perhaps he could harvest a batch of food before winter arrived.
Other than crops, they could also engage in animal husbandry. The pine cones could be fed to pigs, and the cold-resistant weeds could be used to raise cattle and horses …
Although the winter in the Northern Region was cold, it was not polar night. There was still sunlight shining down. Scholar Yimont also requested Danny to order a batch of glass from Mill so that they could grow vegetables in greenhouses under the Great Wall.
There were glass greenhouses in Winterfell, and fresh fruits and vegetables could be eaten in winter. Because the main castle was built on top of a hot spring, Stark even diverted the hot spring water to act as a heater for the castle.
.....
"Of course. Winter is coming. We won't be able to fill our stomachs if we only farm here. I'll transport some food from Urso," Danny continued.
"Well, you're helping us pay the rent and land rent, and at the same time, you're delivering food to us … This is worrying again." Thurn Magna scratched his oily head in annoyance. "You're only contributing, but you're not getting anything in return. How can we not worry?"
"Yes, yes!"
"Why is your 'Three-Way Lease Clause' so unfair?"
"It's hard to believe!"
"We're against unfair treaties!"
The savages expressed their dissatisfaction angrily.
"Sigh, this is really difficult." Danny was really troubled.
I just want to be a good person. Why, why do you have to force me?!!!
You're a bunch of poor, miserable people. You've already promised to fight for me, farm for me, and guard the borders for me. How can I force you to do that?
"For the people of the Seven Kingdoms, for the people of the world to be safe from the Deviant Ghosts, I'm willing to make some sacrifices," Danny gritted her teeth and said.
"No, no, it's not very reassuring!" Thurn Magna rejected her repeatedly.
Danny glared at him angrily and said firmly, "You don't have to doubt me. I'm different from you. I'm the Torchbearer of Freedom, the Breaker of Shackles, the Mother Of Dragons, the Queen of Slaver's Bay, and the legal Queen of the Andals, Loynars, and Ancestors.
Protecting the Westeros and maintaining world peace is my duty. "
The savages frowned and thought.
After a while, Red Beard Tormond said, "How about this? After we're done with the Deviant Ghosts, when summer comes and you conquer the Seven Kingdoms to fight for the Iron Throne, we'll rent a group of warriors to you to conquer the world. How about that?"
Jon, Mallister, and Glendon's expressions changed drastically. Even Barristan looked worried.
"No!" Danny did not even think about it. She roared angrily at Tormond, "I won't let any innocent free people get involved in the civil war of the Seven Kingdoms that has nothing to do with them!"
Snow, if you have the guts, you can learn from me. Don't even think about asking the savages for help!
"The people and nobles of the Seven Kingdoms are already prejudiced against the free people. In order to deal with the cold winter and the Deviant Ghosts, they may reluctantly accept you.
But let them know that the free people want to participate in the struggle for power. At least, they'll ostracize and oppress you. Ruthless people like Lannister, Theon Bella, and Tyrell may stab you in the back and kill all the free people. "
Silently, Danny threw a huge bucket of sh * t on the heads of her opponents.
"This, this is really possible," Tormond muttered. "Just look at Stark's miserable state and you'll know how shameless and terrifying those great nobles are. They even violate the rights of the guests. Not everyone is like the Dragon Queen …"
Well, the savages also followed the tradition of the rights of the guests and the sacred oath. In fact, they were originally the first people.
"Like the Night Watchers, stay neutral and maintain a pure political stance. Don't participate in the power game of the Seven Kingdoms. No one will be able to find fault with you." Danny said.
"Okay … Okay, please continue," the savages murmured.
Danny shook her head and said, "In theory, the above two conditions are enough to help us get through this disaster. The remaining small details can be added bit by bit according to the situation."
At this moment, Mansred seemed to wake up from a deep sleep. He stood up and said, "Dragon Queen, you didn't think of finishing the negotiation in one go, did you?"
"Go back and discuss it. You can tell all the free people what I mean. I won't force anyone or any tribe.
The free people can sign the 'Tripartite Lease Agreement' with me as individuals, as a single tribe, or as an alliance of tribes. I will strictly abide by the agreement and ensure that the benefits of individuals, tribes, alliance of tribes, and even the entire free people kingdom will be fulfilled. "
"I will explain the 'Tripartite Lease Agreement' to the leaders of each small tribe." Mansred looked deeply at Danny and was the first to turn around and walk back to the camp of the savages.
.....
As soon as Danny and the other four came out of the city gate, a group of Night Watchers immediately surrounded them to ask about the negotiation.
Dragon Queen had challenged Jon, Galen, Ulma, and the other Night Watchers in the training field in the morning. She was already sweating profusely, but before she could take a shower, the group of savages came to negotiate with her.
At this time, her sweaty underwear was sticking to her body and was very uncomfortable. She left the training field to Jon and the others and went back to the Royal Tower to change her clothes.
Barristan needed to guard the Queen at the door, so the Night Watchers pulled Jon and the other three into the hall of Dark Castle for questioning.
As soon as they sat down, Bowen Maxi asked anxiously, "So, did the savages agree to surrender?"
Jon's expression was strange. He first nodded, then shook his head and said, "They didn't surrender, only rent. The savages rented their soldiers to us to guard the Great Wall, and the peasants were given land to farm. The Night Watchers took rent from His Majesty and rented the Great Wall to the savages. His Majesty also has a lease agreement with the savages … "
After Jon explained the 'Tripartite Lease Agreement' in detail, Professor Perestan exclaimed, "Isn't this a surrender agreement?"
Sir Mallister smiled bitterly and shook his head. "The savages were unwilling to kneel to their lord and king, and they were unwilling to surrender to us. But in another way, they were immediately grateful to His Majesty, and even suspected that His Majesty was too kind and had a conspiracy. "
"That's not right. The other savages may have been fooled by this little trick, but why didn't Mansred object?" Scholar Yimont was puzzled.
Jon, Mallister, and Glendon looked at each other with admiration.
"Because Mansred has already been convinced by His Majesty, and he intends to surrender …"
.....
In the savages' camp, in the white bearskin tent, Mansred lay on a blanket made of animal skin. The firewood in the brazier crackled beside him, and the red light of the flames cast flickering shadows on his face, just like the King of Savages' mood at the moment.
A beautiful blonde pregnant woman sat down beside him without a sound. She pulled Mansred's large, rough hand up and placed it on her swollen belly. She said gently, "Mansred, do you feel it? He's moving. "
"Yes, he's a strong young man." Mansred placed his empty left hand behind his head and looked at his wife. "Dana, you may give birth to him on the other side of the Great Wall."
"You," Dana's heart skipped a beat, and she blurted out, "What about the dragon and the Targaryen Queen?"
Mansred bitterly and said, "My dear, the dragon is no longer an obstacle. Instead, he may become your and your child's protection."
"You …" Dana's eyes widened, and she said in disbelief, "You want to surrender?"
"Yes, I was convinced by that woman, and I plan to surrender!" After saying this, the King of Savages felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders, and his body relaxed.
Dana slowly calmed down, and gently stroked her husband's cheek. She asked, "How did she convince you? With a dragon? "
"No, something even more terrifying than a dragon."
"What's more terrifying than a dragon?"
"Reason!" Mansred bitterly. "She used simple and common language to explain a reason that changed my worldview.
That reason made me understand one thing. The ideal I'm working hard to pursue now has no meaning to the free people beyond the Great Wall. It may even lead to the destruction of the people who trust me. "
"Dana, the title of 'King beyond the Great Wall' doesn't bring me much power, only responsibility. If I can be sure that the woman can bring a better future to the free people, should I give up my hostility and support her instead? "
The King of Savages looked into his wife's eyes and asked for help, as if her answer could help him get rid of his confusion.
"I believe you," Dana said with a smile.
With just a simple sentence, Mansred was like a car that was fully charged, and it started running again with great vigor.
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