Chapter 168: 167 Knight’s Morality

Chapter 168: 167 Knight’s Morality

Chapter 168 167. Knights Morality

By the time Ed and Lan returned to the Prime Minister's Tower, the originally solemn and orderly entrance to the tower had become a mess.

This place is a bit difficult for people, let alone walking.

Needless to say, this is the credit of Jory Kelso.

After Eddard returned to the Prime Minister's Tower, he rewarded and praised the guard captain for his efforts and loyalty, and explained the current situation. He would take them back to Winterfell in the north and summon the vassals to prepare for the war. .

Logically speaking, Robert, as the leader of the Seven Kingdoms, should be more than adequate to the Lannister West.

But war is not simply a matter of placing horses and horses.

How many families has Tywin Lannister befriended and controlled using his gold mines over the years? No one knows this.

How many people still secretly miss the days when the Targaryens ruled? No one knows this either.

One thing everyone knows is that when Robert wants to defeat Lannister, he will definitely not face just a Lannister, Duke of the West.

Thats why Eddard Stark urgently returned to the north to gather the army to prepare for a big war that would probably engulf the entire kingdom.

"Sansa, you and Arya are staying in King's Landing. This time is not just for fun. We have to march quickly. There is going to be a war."

Ed was ordering the panicked eldest daughter while sorting out the scrolls, documents, and seals on his desk.

The dragon bone dagger was inserted into his waist.

Sansa is not a strong character, and she usually doesn't refute Ed's orders.

If you are timid, you must agree immediately.

But Ed not only has an obedient daughter, but also an active and bold daughter.

Theres going to be a war?!

Arya's face showed worry at first. Unlike the worry about herself on Sansa's face, she had really seen blood and cruelty around Lan En.

She is worried that the world will become a chaotic and violent world.

But at the same time, there was also an eagerness to try in the little girl's eyes. She was born with the "blood of a running wolf" who yearns for adventure.

Can I go with you? A quick march is fine! I can hold on! Please, Dad! Let me see!

Aliya pulled on Ed's pants, making a pleading gesture.

But Ed had already expected how difficult this little daughter would be.

"Don't even think about it, Alia. I know exactly what hardships you can endure when you grow up so big, whether it's a forced march, or the obstacles and dangers you may encounter on the road. I can't possibly take you with me."

This is the road Lan En and the others took when they came to King's Landing.

In ancient times when there were no cement asphalt pavements, regular roads with strong load-carrying capacity were a luxury.

The quality of the road itself largely determines the speed of travel.

Ed also knew that taking the King's Road was equivalent to exposing himself to spies, but in order to gain time, they had to take this road.

We take the Kings Road from Kings Landing back to the North. We will first be in the royal territory, then enter the Riverlands, and then cross the Neck to reach the North.

Ed explained his plan to Lan En beside him, and hoped that he could check and fill in the gaps for him.

These territories are not the Lannisters sphere of influence. The North belongs to the Stark family, and the royal territory is directly loyal to Robert. As for the Riverlands, I told you before, it is my wifes natal family.

Lan En nodded slightly.

"That is to say, we will not encounter large forces belonging to the Lannister. Unless they have begun a full-scale invasion of other territories and declared war on the local lords."

"But you should be prepared, right? It's impossible for the other side not to send a small force to intercept and kill you."

Yes. Ed sighed deeply.

"I have been fighting all my life, and I know that this journey will never be easy. But I also know how unruly the lords in the north are. My eldest son is very good, but he is still too young after all. There is a gap between him and you. , and its true. I have to admit it, Lan En. I dont trust him to put the task of summoning the vassals of the north on his shoulders.

"Understood. The place where we first met was near the Neck, and I will send you there. Until then, I will still be your guard, and I will perform the task of being a guard."

Ed looked at Lan En and murmured a few times, looking a little confused.

"Actually, Lan En, if you don't want a title or a fief, then based on your ability, the best choice is to be alone in this war. This war will be very chaotic."

Lan En looked at Ed for a moment as if he was sizing up some kind of precious animal, and then suddenly smiled.

Youre in this situation, and yet youre still honest with me?

"I must explain to you clearly the risks and benefits of the task, and then let you decide whether to accept it. This is the basic morality of an employer." Ed looked at Lan En seriously.

"This is also the morality of being a knight. Maybe the knights you see rarely follow this morality anymore, but the Stark family is different!"

Lan En nodded slightly with a smile as if he had seen something interesting. This expression even made Ed a little at a loss.

"I am sure that you are a knight worthy of my appreciation, Lord Stark. Then this time."

Even if its not for Arias sake, I will help you walk back to the north.

The Duke of the North's face showed confusion when he heard this: "Huh? What does this have to do with Aria?"

Lan En smiled and said nothing.

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