lerbook #333 - Chapter 67: Tough Measures (II)
#333 - Chapter 67: Tough Measures (II)
At this moment, the bald old man said with a trembling voice, "Regent, please don't be angry! Fane's entire family has already died in the hands of the inhuman slave owners, so he is so emotional at this moment, and he does not mean to offend your majesty at all! Please, have mercy and forgive him this time!"
Hearing this, Liu Yuan slowly restrained his powerful pressure and said calmly, "I hope you people can understand your position. The reason why the Queen is willing to give you the respect you deserve is entirely out of pity for the tragic experiences you have had in the past. Now tell me, what is your name?"
As Liu Yuan withdrew his pressure, Fane felt the heavy pressure on his body suddenly relieved, and he barely supported his body. Seeing this, the bald old man hurriedly interjected, "Thank you for your kindness and benevolence! My name is Clark, and I am the representative of the free people in the Meereen area."
Liu Yuan waved his hand casually and said, "Okay, get up! Since you are so curious as to why I summoned those slave owners, then stand aside and listen carefully! Watch carefully with your eyes, listen carefully, and don't talk nonsense." Seeing the group of representatives obediently ran to the wall like docile sheep, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Tyrion couldn't help but rub his twitching eyes, and thought to himself, "If I had known this would happen, I should have learned from Liu Yuan and reprimanded these guys severely! After all, I had spoken to them kindly for a long time before, but it didn't work at all..."
At this time, Missandei quietly walked up to Liu Yuan and said in a low voice, "My lord, you may not know what kind of people those slave owners are. In their eyes, we are not flesh-and-blood human beings, but merely tools—livestock that can help them earn wealth. Even if Her Majesty the Queen is willing to negotiate and make peace with them, what she will get in the end will only be the assassination attacks of the 'Sons of the Harpy' gang. This group of slave owners will not cherish your kindness, let alone make any real concessions."
However, facing Missandei's words, Liu Yuan just smiled slightly, and then confidently replied, "No, no, Missandei, you have greatly underestimated my understanding of those slave owners. You know, in the past ten years, I have bought hundreds of thousands of slaves through Slaver's Bay alone! Moreover, in the territory I now rule, most of the residents used to be slaves; more than 50,000 Unsullied have served in my army, and most of them are still working for me! To this day, these people have become my most loyal and reliable people. Because I have given them what they have dreamed of: freedom, dignity, wealth, and the opportunity to realize their own value."
Missandei was stunned as if struck by lightning. She looked at the man in front of her in disbelief, and thought to herself, "Having hundreds of thousands of slaves... this person is probably the largest slave owner in the world today! But now, he is in control of the supreme power in Meereen... God, Her Majesty the Queen's cause is going to be over!"
At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door. Then, Grazdan mo Eraz strode in with two other people. His eyes quickly scanned the crowd in the room, and finally settled on Liu Yuan.
"According to the envoy sent by Meereen, it was clearly the Queen who personally invited us to come and discuss important matters. How could it turn into a young man and a dwarf receiving us? Are you the new master of Meereen? Or perhaps just the Queen's male favorite?" Grazdan said with a playful smile.
Facing Grazdan's ridicule and provocation, Liu Yuan just smiled slightly and responded indifferently, "Grazdan mo Eraz, I have heard of your name. You come from a second-rate family in Yunkai, and now you can represent Yunkai to negotiate with us. Could it be that you are here to thank the Queen for eliminating dissidents and clearing obstacles for you?"
Hearing this, Grazdan's face instantly became extremely gloomy, but in an instant, it returned to its original state, and a flattering smile reappeared on his face: "Haha, you are joking! I specially brought two friends to Meereen today, just to understand the specifics of the cooperation matters mentioned by the Queen. Please allow me to introduce, this is Yezzan zo Qaggaz, he represents King Grazdan mo Laredrak of Astapor; this is Lord Belicho Paenymion from Volantis."
Liu Yuan sneered inwardly, these slave owners are really greedy! His eyes swept over the people below, and he saw Yezzan zo Qaggaz with a look of astonishment and his body trembling involuntarily.
Liu Yuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said slowly, "Cooperation? Hmph, do you think there is anything worth cooperating between us?" The voice was not loud, but it carried an irresistible majesty.
Seeing this, Grazdan narrowed his eyes and questioned coldly, "May I ask your name? Can you make decisions on behalf of Meereen?"
Liu Yuan smiled slightly and responded calmly, "Hehe, I didn't expect you to not even recognize me, and I don't know how you managed to get to a high position in Slaver's Bay. My name is Garion Morningstar, the current Regent of Meereen. Before the Queen returns, I enjoy supreme power. It wasn't me who sent the invitation this time, but since you are here, you might as well tell me the conditions of your masters behind the scenes!"
At this time, Belicho Paenymion stood up and said loudly, "Meereen has always been a prosperous and wealthy city. You have occupied it for a long time, and it is time to leave. We Volantis hope to see the Queen lead her dragons and army away from Slaver's Bay." His words revealed an undisguised threat.
Grazdan frowned and said firmly, "The last time I saw the Queen, I clearly stated that we were willing to provide sufficient ships. In this way, she can take her army back to Westeros, that land truly belongs to her. Now, this proposal is still valid, and we are even willing to give her huge military expenses as support."
Liu Yuan's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a sneer: "What will happen next? The former slave owners will make a comeback, and then make more people slaves!" These words were like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, causing a commotion among the representatives on the edge of the hall. However, when they felt Liu Yuan's cold and piercing gaze sweep over them, they instantly returned to calm.