Chapter 39: Long Conversation part two

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After hearing Edward's answer, Stannis could only nod as Edward already thought of everything. Cassana was more displeased with the situation. She had assumed that Stannis would help her dissuade Edward from what he wanted to do.

"Mother, think of it from this point of view. If Aerys did not order our father to find a bride for Rhaegar, would our father have died? We have already entered the war, and its first victim is our father." Said Edward while looking at his mother. He had decided to make use of his dead father to install the hatred emotions in his mother. He did not want Cassana to stand against their plan. If Cassana stood against all of Edward's plans, that would make it a nuisance for him. He finally agreed not to hurt Cassana, but he hoped she would not stand against him.

After hearing Edward's word, Cassana indeed had a shift of expression. She wanted to agree, but her love for her sons made her stop herself from saying yes. She was afraid that her sons would get implicated by her selfish wish of revenge, and she would lose them. She had already lost her husband. Was she going to sacrifice her sons for revenge?

"No, I would not agree to such a reckless plan." Said Cassana with a firm tone. She would not lose her sons like she did her husband.

"Don't worry, mother. I would take care of everything. You know your son never makes a loss." Said Edward trying to put an end to this matter for now. He would not be able to convince his mother at once. But when she knew what would happen to Robert, she would agree by then. I would also be able to make use of Robert. Plus, even if she disagreed, he was going to execute the plan, nonetheless. He was the lord, after all.

"What about the Seaward and the port?" Asked Stannis to divert the subject to the other plans that Edward had. He had already agreed to Edward's plans. That was a perfect chance for him to show off his abilities, and he was not going to miss it.

"Well, As I said earlier. I wanted to control the market and the trade to Essos. I designed these ships with my men. These ships would be sturdy and strong enough to sail even in the worst storms. They also would be a lot faster and would be able to reach Essos in one week. We would have the strongest navy by then. I am planning to work with Lord Arryn and Lord Stark to build a trade network in the sea to control the narrow sea and shivering sea in the north." Said Edward while talking about his ambitions. He would add Dragonstone to the network that would control the narrow sea when Stannis became the lord.

Edward also wanted to stop the trade of Bravos by taking control of the two seas. He wished to weaken the influence of Bravos and the Iron Bank.

After observing the map, Stannis could only shake his head at Edward's incredible plan. Edward always amazed him that why he looked up to him. Edward was able to come up with a plan that would let him control the trade in the eastern half of Westeros. The Lannister and their fleet could only fuck themselves when this plan came to light. The materials would enter Westeros from the eastern ports, stopping their control over the trade roads.

Cassana also could only nod her head. Edward's plan had included nearly every detail. She could see the future of Stormsland under Edward's rule and could only sigh when she remembered her husband.

'Our son did not fail you. Stormsland would be the strongest kingdom in the future under his rule.' Thought Cassana to herself as if she was talking to her husband's soul. Yeah, Cassana did not understand the plan fully as Stannis did. But anyone could tell that Edward developed it carefully and considered every variable. She could see all that from Stannis's expression.

"What about the southern part? You know we have a lot of disputes with Dorne. It would be hard to control the trade routes if we ignored them." Said Stannis as he pointed at the sea of Dorne and the Septstones. It was indeed Stannis far thinking to think of this problem. It was a strategic point.

"We would try to spread our influence on the sea and the Septstones with our fleet. We would use the chaos to take some lands of Dorne, especially the islands." Said Edward as he did not hide his ambition to control all the eastern coast. It was an essential part of Edward's plan.

Stannis could only nod his head. His brother was going to use the chaos in his favor. He would make a large profit in the upcoming war.

Cassana, on the other side, had dark lines on her face. She did not want Edward to participate in the wars. Nothing good would come from the war. But what if the war came knocking on the doors of Stormsland? Cassana started to think about this possibility, and her mind began to accept the matter a little.

"I would implement more plans in the future. We, at first, need to increase Stormsland's population. Even if we had to poach people in King's Landing or the other kingdom, we had to do it. We would spread rumors about the welfare in Stormsland and attract as many people as we can. We also need to pave the roads between the different regions of Stormsland to move better." Said Edward as he had plans to build concrete roads. He would establish the cement factory in six months and would be able to construct sturdy houses and streets. He would also need a large population for his future plans and market.

After getting a nod from Stannis and Cassana, Edward continued his explanation. He had a lot in his mind, and he could only tell them the matters with which he could use their help.

"My last goal is to steal the Citadel's position, at least in our land, the vale, and the north. I plan to educate the Smallfolks on the basics so that we could use them." Said Edward, getting another shocked look from both Stannis and Cassana. Edward was trying to take it all. He was trying to control everything and make the other kingdoms seek him.