58 Dealing with the nobilities

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POV of Wilhelm

Released from the administrative work and after resting for a day I decided that I had to solve the problem with the Prussian and Westerosi nobles.

lothar has been very cooperative while in prison, the most contentious were his peers who demanded the trials as soon as possible to resolve the conflict.

although I had not yet decided on a punishment for lothar because he would have to consider his long record of service, since I could not dismiss a monster like him.

You can't get a person who can break someone in half simply with his hands on either side, a tool too valuable to be forgotten or destroyed

And the Westerosis were to take the vows of fidelity, so that when those who decide to rebel the law can be applied for treason, essential to justify the legality of all the processes that happen here in the eyes of the crown.

I mounted my faithful steed and rode to the white-walled castle that was to the south of all the work we were doing.

after crossing the bridge I quickly arrived at the gates which were opened for me by the few guards that were in the castle that used to belong to the tyrells.

All the prisoners were being well treated in the hundreds of rooms that this castle had, which were intended for social gatherings, so luxury was something that all the prisoners had.

I went back to the room where I had worked before, when I had to organize everything to keep pushing south, but now, it wasn't for work, it was to talk to a man a little crazy.

I waited a few minutes and a chained Lothar had been brought in by my men, who did not take their eyes off him, alert for the slightest movement the count could make.

''Lothar... I hope your time in detention in one of these rooms has given you the time to meditate on your actions, on why I should have done all this'' I said looking at lothar who was looking at me with a smile.

''My king... I still don't understand, why we helped those heathen savages in their war, we could take control of this whole miserable place if we put all our resources into it'' said lothar at the moment he leaned a little towards me my bodyguards drew their weapons

I gave a sigh and looked at the nobleman

''Lothar... we simply could not, our entire territory in the kingdom of Prussia is as large as of the reach, we cannot, we must know our limits, we can barely guarantee an administration in somewhat distant villages, we are over extended'' I said to the nobleman

''But the faith of the seven, that pagan cult, was to burn, with all its priests spreading lies about us'' said lothar without making a single movement

''It was an evil we had to endure lothar, since the leaders of the rebellion or at least the most important one is quite devoted to the faith of the seven, but I suppose you have heard what has happened now, we have the support of the westerosis in putting down the rebellions led by the knights of the noble houses and the septons''

''The supreme septon himself has supported us, in time we will crush that false faith, but your actions provoked acrimony in our relationship, a plan that should have been delicate and subtle, is now more difficult to implement because of you lothar, valuable information we got from the corrupt ways of the septons should have been used to blackmail them, not to make them collapse, do you understand what you provoked?'', I said without taking my eyes off him.

Lothar lowered his gaze and began to stare at his shackles.

''Yes, my king, if I spoil your plans, I will accept whatever punishment you give me'' said lothar without raising his gaze.

''You and your comrades were judged for treason and as the law indicates you will lose your titles and privileges'' I said observing lothar's reaction.

Seeing that lothar did not react I continued speaking.

''You will lose your place in the army and you will have to explain to your noble comrades what happened and why you were punished, due to your stupid act'' I finished my verdict.

Wait a few seconds to continue speaking

''But, lothar you have served loyally to the kingdom, you and your family for generations have been a fundamental pillar in the kingdom, what kind of king would I be if I forgot that the service of one of the most loyal families to the kingdom, that's why I have a mission for you, one to win back my favor, but this time you will fulfill the orders to the letter'' I said looking at lothar.

Lothar raised his face and showed a lot of determination.

''What is this mission my king, I will kill, I will crush whoever you order me to'' said lothar while his hands were shaking.

''It is not the death of one person in particular, but it is a set of missions... take off his chains'' I said to lothar and then I gave the knights the order.

Lothar upon hearing my words did a bit of force and broke the shackles on his arms and subsequently the shackles on his legs

'Those chains were not going to protect me from anything if lothar got angry'.

''You already know our friend from the auxiliary forces, he has asked me personally, he wants you to serve him, he has a lot of work to do while he pursues the rebels in the north of the reach so for the time being you will serve on the front line killing rebels and religious fanatics of the faith of the seven'' I said while leaning my back against the chair

Lothar began to smile with a somewhat manic look on his face.

''That would be wonderful my king, I will crush those scum, until there is nothing left of them'' lothar said smiling as he clasped his hands together

''That's the answer I expected from you lothar, the most loyal man in the kingdom.... but all this is temporary, later you will have to make a trip to the east where your real mission will begin, where you will return victorious and I will welcome you with open arms, but if you fail don't bother to come back'' I said with a serious tone

''Yes my king, this time don't make mistakes, I will finish with all the obstacles that come my way'' said lothar smiling.

''Well, go and do what I order you to do'' I finished and waited for the knights to take lothar out of the room.

Lothar left the room, followed by my bodyguards.

I got up and prepared to go to the Highgarden hall.

'He broke those chains as if they were made of paper.'

I stopped looking at the chains that had been broken by Lothar and walked to the hall, where all the nobles of the reach were already waiting for me.

I sat down in the chair where I could be observed by everyone.

''Lords of the reach, as you all know, by the wise decision of king Robert Baratheon, you have all lost your ancient titles, but, due to a personal request from the supreme septon and the hand of the king, Oldtown will be ruled by the westerosi, not the Hightower, the city will become a special administration, ruled by all of you, in which you must govern together for the prosperity of such a rich city'' I said with a formal tone making sure to be heard by everyone.

''That is why you are now my banner men and must take your vows of loyalty to my house, so please kneel forward'' I said smiling to the group of Westerosi nobles.

My men brought in a local septon who should be the witness to the vows so that those who are devout would feel obliged to fulfill them.

''Read what I am going to deliver to you'' I said as I gave a sign to my knights who delivered the vows they were supposed to say

All the nobles began to read

''I swear by the seven, a physical oath to his Excellency, the king in Prussia and paramount lord of the reach Wilhelm II, my lawful sovereign, to serve him faithfully and honestly in war and peace, to obey him completely and to conduct myself in the performance of my duties, always as one who loves honor, acting always in conformity with the laws, let the seven be witnesses that I take this oath freely and voluntarily, to serve my lord and his lawful descendants, for eternity'' said the nobles of the reach at the same time.

After the lords had said their oaths, I prepared to give my answer.

''I Wilhelm von Hohenzollern, king in Prussia and paramount lord of the reach accept your oaths of allegiance'' I said keeping the seriousness in my face.

The lords began to stand up and stare at me.

''Very well with this formality over, you are free, I will not ask for any ransom for your release, now you must all travel to your territory together'' I said smiling showing the exit of the hall.

''Randyll Tarly will act as the representative of this aristocratic republic, he will be in charge of teaching you how the legal procedures should be to create or modify the rules to govern the city'' I said pointing to lord Tarly who was standing next to Helmuth

''And Duke Helmuth von bock, will act under my interests guaranteeing the security of the city because he will be the leader of the city guard, he will also have the power of veto if you try to pass any law contrary to the common interests that we must achieve'' I said finishing and stood up from the lord's chair watching as the snakes quickly approached Randyll and Helmuth

but a group of people who were known to me approached me

I signaled to my guards not to intervene.

''Lady Olenna how nice to see you again, it has been so long since our pleasant conversation'' I said smiling looking at Olenna tyrell who came with a large part of her family.

''Oh, as cordial as ever, I would like to request a little of your time, Lord Hohenzollern'' Lady Olenna said with a smile.

''Of course here, or..... in private you know the Westerosi are very fond of whispering and I don't like that very much'' I said returning the smile

''In private, Lord Hohenzollern'' said Lady Olenna.

I made a sign showing the corridors to the room where I held the meeting with Lothar.

My guards lifted the chains and put them away before the tyrells entered and I sat in my chair waiting for the tyrells.

''Well what do you want to talk about lady Olenna, I am a busy man, as you understand the previous administration was a nightmare and correcting it will take a lot of time'' I said smiling

''I requested your scarce time to bring you an offer that will benefit both houses and give strength to your government'' Lady Olenna said with a serious face.

''Well, tell me your proposal what can you offer me to give strength to my rule'' I said while putting on my serious face

''A marriage, joining our two houses, will strengthen your government, we tyrell are descendants of the Gardener's the rightful lords of the reach, besides three hundred years of continuous rule over the territory, you could have the legitimacy that is in short supply in your government of the territory by marrying my daughter Janna'' lady Olenna said pointing to her daughter

Janna had her eyes fixed on me with a glare, but it all seems to be for the hope of taking off the corset she had extremely tight to probably hide a little bit of the extra weight she has

''It would be a great idea for your daughter to marry me, but the question is does house tyrell have the money for a dowry of your daughter?'', I said glaring at lady Olenna

''No, but if my daughter were to marry another great lord, she might try to attack your right to rule of the reach, with this union you will have the legitimacy to avoid any malicious plans'' Lady Olenna said giving me a smile.

''I doubt, anyone would try to do something like that not while I possess the largest army in the seven kingdoms'' I said smiling.

'The problem will come when I have to reduce my numbers by almost eighty percent'.

''But wouldn't it be better to shut down any attempts before they begin?,'' Lady Olenna said placing her hands together.

''I suppose you will want something for that or am I wrong?'',' I said raising an eyebrow.

''You could return our home castle, since it is practically abandoned'', said lady Olenna.

I just shook my head no while I smiled, showing my teeth.

''I could give it back to you, but you have the money and the men to maintain it? since it would only be the castle nothing more, it will become your Harrenhal, a castle so big, you need at least a few thousand servants and guards and I doubt that in your current state that you can't even pay your daughter's dowry you want to maintain a fortress... and we both know that you depend totally on my good will, you are in no position to demand anything'' I said smiling

''What are you offering us?'', Lady Olenna said with a serious face.

''Well, considering that my future lord brother mace has sons, I would like them to be the first generation to accept the Prussian culture, they will be the image that all the lords will have of us and the process of adaptation to our customs, the three of them will speak German, they will be protestants and they will be Prussian officers in our armies when the time comes'' I said looking at mace who was concentrating looking at my knights

''In exchange I will obviously give them some positions in the court not important, but not insignificant either, the boys will be my squires and cup bearers always being close to me..... To keep an eye on them... and have them concentrate on their studies, I offer you that you can live in here, Highgarden, a good house in Oldtown or a mansion near the city that is being built in the mander so you can live in''

''Do not think in the future a return of lands, the landed nobility is dead, it will never return, you accept this, I marry Janna and the tyrell's will be my family and as the law of men and gods indicates, I will protect and support you within my means'' I said as I leaned back in the chair waiting for lady Olenna's answer.

Lady Olenna remained thoughtful and closed her eyes for a moment to open them again and stare at me.

''Deal, when do we perform the marriage ceremony?'', said lady Olenna.

''Janna's age?'', I asked.

''Fourteen name days'' replied Janna smiling.

''We will wait until she turns sixteen, so I can concentrate on work because there is a lot to do, but consider the deal done..... mother''I said looking at lady Olenna

''What will you do with your brother?'', asked lady Olenna

''Ahh... I will look for a way to give him a prestigious position, but I can't ruin it, give me time'' I answered and got up from the chair.

''Well that ends the meeting, with your permission mother, brother, I have a meeting about a reform on the legal codes.....my lady'' I said goodbye to the tyrells and kissed my fiancée's hand to leave for the meeting about the legal reform.

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