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Just like the development of the plot, Ed Stark, who pays attention to honor, loyalty and courage, finally lost to the ruthless Cersei Lannister.

Of course, it can also be said that he lost to Petyr Baelish, who was secretly planning everything behind the scenes, and Varys, who knew what was going to happen but was unwilling to explain it.

From an outsider's point of view, he felt that the person responsible for Ed Stark's tragic ending was actually none other than the "Cuckold King" Robert who had just died.

Because someone like Eddard Stark should never have left Winterfell in the first place.

When he came to King's Landing in Winterfell, he stood naked in front of the enemy like a fully armed knight stripped of his armor and nuclear weapons, and his fate was self-evident.

"Sir, do you think we need to do something next?" The old mercenary who stood for a long time reminded softly.

"What to do? No, we don't need to do anything, just wait patiently." Zhang Cheng shook his head with a smile.

Through a limited number of contacts with people like Baelish and Cersei, he has come to understand the purpose of the parchment that brought him to this world, that is to learn how to deal with conspirators, how to see through the opponents hidden under all kinds of rhetoric learn to use lies and deceit for their own benefit.

Maybe it's because he doesn't care too much. He has been allowed to be used by many people before, such as the witch Catherine, and Kane.

But now, Zhang Cheng will no longer let these guys take advantage of him for nothing. Anyone who wants to benefit from him must pay a corresponding price.

"Wait?" Blanco frowned suspiciously.

"Yes! I'm waiting for an answer, or someone. In King's Landing City right now, neither the queen nor the spoiled little king is an ideal partner." After finishing speaking, Zhang Cheng casually picked a grape and put it in his mouth.

Blanco seemed to think of something, and hurriedly bent down and said tentatively: "Please forgive me, the person you are waiting for should not be Duke Tywin?"

Zhang Cheng spat out the grape skin in his mouth, and replied in a playful tone: "Tywin? No, he can't get away from King's Landing for the time being. I'm waiting for another person, Tyrion Lannister. "

"Little devil?" Blanco was taken aback.

"Don't be too rude, please believe me, Tyrion is the most politically savvy person in the Lannister family except Tywin. The only shortcoming is that he is not ruthless enough. But for us, this is an advantage. "

If the person with the highest political ability in A Song of Ice and Fire was selected, Zhang Cheng would definitely vote for the little devil without hesitation.

This natural dwarf not only has a keen sense of politics, can always find key points in chaotic situations, but also understands a little economics, which is full of honor, territory, and women's West in the minds of most lords. Luo Continent is as inconceivable as the sudden appearance of sweet springs in the desert.

But unfortunately, due to the feudal system, Tyrion's talents could not be brought into full play at all.

In Zhang Cheng's eyes, only the little devil and Tai Wen himself are his ideal partners.

As for the remaining two, forget it...

Chapter 1 Nineteen: Ed's Death

Some people say that political struggles are dirty, and that no one involved, no matter if they are winners or losers, is innocent.

Today, as the loser of the palace coup, Duke Eddard Stark was brought to the pulpit of the Great Sept of Baelor, ready to admit the crime of treason in full view, in exchange for the Stark family and the Lannister family. Reconciliation, to avoid the outbreak of war.

Until now, he hadn't figured out why he failed, why so many people would rather choose the queen who committed ugly crimes, rather than himself who paid attention to principles and honor.

Of course, these are not important now, because according to the agreement, after the verdict is over, he will give up all titles and rights, put on black clothes, and go to the Great Wall of the North to spend the rest of his life as a night watchman.

Looking at the citizens around who kept pointing and even swearing, Ed suddenly felt that he had made a mistake. He should not have come to King's Landing, let alone accept the position of Prime Minister, because in this game full of conspiracy and betrayal , There is not even a single person around him who he can trust.

What's even more ironic is that now even the common people think he is a traitor, an ambitious man trying to spy on the kingship.

Standing among the crowd, Zhang Cheng silently watched the podium and the scene that was about to happen, and suddenly asked without warning: "Branko, how do you think our King Joffrey will deal with Eddard Stark?" ?”

"Um... I think it will probably be exile, or send Great Wall to join the Night's Watch. After all, he is the leader of the Stark family that guards the north. If the punishment is too severe, there is no guarantee that it will not lead to war." The old mercenary He replied in an uncertain tone.

"Hehe, your judgment is good. Normally, Lannister will inevitably face the attacks of Renly and Stannis next, so it is a wise choice to reach a peace agreement with the Stark family. But you ignored One point, that is, what if someone deliberately interferes with it, so that the lion and the wolf will fight first? Don't forget, our new king is not in a very normal state of mind."

After all, Zhang Cheng raised his head again, looking up at the crimson comet that was getting closer and closer in the sky, his eyes were full of curiosity and longing.

Just when Blanco opened his mouth to say something, deafening shouts suddenly erupted from the crowd, followed by Joffrey in front of the pulpit in the distance raised his right hand, and announced something unknown. Pine drew a huge two-handed sword on the spot and raised it high above his head.

next second...

puff!

The dazzling bright red gushed out, and Eddard Stark's head rolled to the ground, completely turning into a headless corpse.

Because the whole process was too fast, Queen Cersei had no time to react, and by the time she stood up to stop her son's stupid behavior, it was too late.

At this moment, every dignitary present is clearly aware that with Ed's death, the war between Lannister and Stark is inevitable, and the turmoil and chaos will continue until one of them wins.

Blanco stared dumbfounded at the bloody pulpit, and after a while he exclaimed in disbelief: "Seven Gods! This is so crazy! I seem to see the mad king Aerys Tangle from Joffrey. Lean's shadow."

"Hmph! Mad King? No, he is far worse than the Mad King. Let's go, there is nothing to see here." Zhang Cheng sneered disdainfully, walked through the frantic crowd, and walked along a wide street .

While walking, he asked without looking back, "How is the task I entrusted to you?"

"Don't worry, Sir, I have already exchanged the entire thirty-five thousand for food as you requested, and secretly stored it in an inconspicuous old warehouse in the city. Even if King's Landing has been besieged for more than a year, we You don't have to worry about running out of food." The old mercenary assured him.

As time got longer and longer, he was more and more grateful that he didn't hesitate at the beginning and made the most correct choice directly.

Because he found that his young master seemed to have the ability of prophecy, and he could always know the development of the situation one step ahead. Even before everyone realized that the war was coming, he began to hoard food and recruit mercenaries early.

Don't think that a few hundred mercenaries will not play a decisive role in tens of thousands of battles.

On the contrary, since no one has noticed the existence of this mercenary for the time being, once the battle falls into a stalemate, they will immediately become a force that can determine the outcome.

Hearing that the food was ready, Zhang Cheng nodded with satisfaction: "Good job! By the way, are there any problems with those mercenaries?"

"Uh... there won't be any problems for the time being. But I have to remind you that it's okay to keep them hiding in caves like this, maybe a few weeks to a month or two, but the time must not be too long, otherwise the consequences of a rebellion will be disastrous .” Blanco didn’t mean to hide anything, and expressed his worries openly.

He wasn't sure what crazy things these bastards would do if they didn't vent their energy for a long time.

"Okay, I see, go and do your work." Zhang Cheng waved his hand indifferently.

Maybe others don't know how long the rebellion lasted, but he remembers it very clearly.

According to the timetable given by the story, Ed Stark died at the end of Aegon's 298th year, followed by Renly, Stannis, and Robb in the second year.

This means that important turning points including "Blood Wedding", "Battle of Blackwater River", "Death of Tywin" and others will all happen in the next few months.

If described from the perspective of historians, the 299th year of the Aegon Calendar is definitely a year of great vigor and vitality.

Zhang Cheng will also participate in the game of power in a real sense this year, confronting all kinds of players in the story, and fighting for the fruits of victory together.

The only difference is that he grasps the general direction of the situation and knows when to make a move to bring him the greatest benefit.

Looking forward to the coming chaos, Zhang Cheng walked through the busy streets and soon came to the gate of the house.

But before knocking on the door, a petite figure suddenly came out from the corner, grabbed his sleeve, and said in a low voice: "Sir Mason! You said that if one day I got into trouble, I could come to you for help. Is it right?"

"You are... Alia?!" Zhang Cheng quickly recognized the dirty girl, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

According to the original plot, "Argh" should follow Yoren, the recruiter of the Night's Watch, on the way back to Winterfell.