Chapter 48

  "However, I am worried that Earl Layton may not agree to revise the contract."

  "Well, it is indeed possible." Margaery also felt that the Hightower family would not easily agree to share profits with others, and said, "If So , Shall I ask my mother to talk to Earl Layton?"

  "that isn't good." Samwell urged quickly, "If this gets out, people will say that the Tyrell family is robbing their vassals of their interests."

  " Well then." Margaery had to give up the idea just now, "How sure are you that you can persuade Earl Layton to re-sign the contract?"

  "Well..." Samwell put on a heartbroken expression, "It depends on what I can compromise , Earl Layton will probably ask for a higher share."

  Margaery also felt a little embarrassed when she heard that, and said:

  "Thank you Sam, I will explain it to my father For this matter, ask him to give you a higher share to make up for the loss."

  "You are really a kind lady!" Samwell tried not to laugh, "Actually, compared to the share, I hope to get other benefits or Compensation in other aspects."

  "Other aspects?"

  "Yes. You also know that most of my current citizens are savages, and there are too few Reach people among them, and that is great hidden dangers hidden in the racial imbalance. , maybe it will explode one day, and as a nobleman of the reach, I still trust the people of the reach . Therefore, I hope that the Duke will allow me to send people to collect the refugees from Highgarden and let them go to bleak Island to become My subjects."

  "This..." Margaery hesitated.

  Of course, she is aware of the importance of the population in the territory. Any smart lord will not allow his subjects to leave, even those without land.

  The last time Samwell secretly recruited dock laborers to develop, it was actually a violation of the rules, but the Tyrell family didn't bother with him because the number of recruits was not too many.

  Now he has the idea of collecting refugee again.

  Margaery didn't know how many refugees there were in Highgarden, but it was definitely not a small number. How could they allow Samwell abduct them casually?

  Seeing Margaery hesitate, Samwell persuaded again:

  "Miss Margaery, those refugees who lost their land can't pay taxes to the Tyrell family, and keeping them will only affect the urban environment. The more they are, the more Highgarden will be defiled, so please let me erase this scar for the Tyrell family!"

  "I'll go back and discuss it with my father." Margaery still didn't directly agree, and seemed to be worried about this. Samwell's heart was chilled, and she quickly added, "Don't worry, even if father doesn't agree to let you gather the refugees, he will compensate you in other ways."

  But I only want population!

  Samwell now has only a few hundred Reach people under his command. Compared with the tens of thousands of savages, this number is too small, and as he will gradually expands to the depths of the Red Mountains, he will definitely conquer more savages in the future, but reach people are difficult to replenish .

  Although Samwell does not actually discriminate against savages, this imbalance of proportions exists objectively, and racial problems will easily erupt in the future.

  The best way is to increase the number of Reach people in his territory. It may not necessarily exceed the savages, but at least they must occupy a sufficient proportion so that the savages will not dare to mess around.

  Moreover, with enough Reach people, Samwell can promote the intermarriage of the two races and promote racial integration, instead of being like now, as the reach people under his hands are not enough for the savage girls.

  Thinking of this, Samwell said again:

  "Miss Margaery , I know that you are different from ordinary noble ladies. You have a kind heart. When I was in Highgarden , I heard beggars say that you are very kindhearted . I heard from the baker that you bought their hot pies, from the farmer that you had a friendly conversation ... Although you are born high, you never showed pride . So I believe you also know what happens to the refugees who lost their land. What a hard life they are facing .

  I am here to assure you that after those refugees become my subjects, as long as they are willing to work hard, they will have no worries about food and clothing! May the Seven Gods bear witness to my words! "

Hearing this , Margaery finally couldn't help look into Samwell's eyes.

  Samwell immediately showed the most honest and confident eyes, and looked at her.

  After a long time, the beautiful girl finally nodded seriously , said:

  "Okay, I will try my best to persuade father to agree to your conditions. "

  This is the promise I want!

  Samwell was ecstatic in his heart. If he wasn't worried about being beaten to death, he really wanted to hug the girl in front of him and kiss her.

  Since Margaery said so, then the matter is basically a sure thing.

  Duke mace has never been assertive, and he will not break his precious daughter's heart for some lowly refugees.

  " Thank you for your help, Miss Margaery , your kindness will definitely be rewarded! "

  "Sir Caesar. " Margaery's tone suddenly became solemn, "I hope you can remember today's promise. Perhaps one day I will personally go to your territory, and if I find that their living conditions have not improved..." "

  "Then you can announce to everyone that Samwell Caesar is a man who broke his oath!" Samwell said solemnly.

  "Good! Margaery showed a sweet smile again, I believe you will not let me down, my knight."

  Samwell looked at the clear eyes of the girl who was close at hand, but suddenly felt guilty—

  Is it really good that he tried so hard to plot against a little girl, and even took advantage of her kindness?

  But immediately, Samwell comforted himself——he really has the ability to make those refugees live a good life.

  Brandy and silver mines, with these two cash cows, Bleak Island will definitely become a wealthy territory.

  So, he really doesn't care if It's cheating.

  But if anyone want to achieve a career, how can they not use some small tricks?

  As for Miss Margery... just find a way to compensate her in the future.

  Samwell suddenly thought that this "Highgarden Rose" had a bad ending. The Tyrell family wanted her to become queen, so as to return to the core of power. She also married three times under the family arrangement but the king's , were all short-lived ghosts...

  Therefore, Samwell felt that he had the responsibility to save Miss Margery from the ice and fire , and the best way to stop it was by-

  marry her!

  It's really not because he is coveting her beauty and background, and it's not because he wants to get the powerful and prosperous Reach Land, but because he really can't bear to see this kind and beautiful Miss Margaery being treated badly by others repeatedly.

  Of course, Samwell also clearly realized that with his current strength and status, it was absolutely impossible to marry Margaery.

  Fortunately, he still has time.

  Margaery married for the first time during the Five Kings Rebellion, almost two and a half years from now.

  In two and a half years, from a pioneering lord who didn't even build a castle to being qualified to marry the daughter of a duke, this is undoubtedly a fantasy.

  But Samwell felt he could take this challenge.

  If he can't even do this, then he's delusional about the Iron Throne.

  Thinking of this, he continued to spin on the dance floor with his arms around Margaery with peace of mind.

  With a long bass note from the bagpipes, the dance music came to an end.

  Samwell also stopped, took Margaery's hand, and escorted her to the periphery.

  "Thank you, Sir Caesar."

  "It is my honor, Miss Margery."

  Just as Samwell let go of Margaery's little hand, Duke Renly came over.

  He nodded to Samwell first, and then politely invited Margaery to the next dance.

  Of course Margaery would not refuse.

  Watching Margaery being taken away by Duke Renly, Samwell was about to go back to eat his golden tail shrimp, but when he turned around, he heard Duke Renly say to Margaery: "Miss Margery, your The beauty eclipses the starlight tonight. I just brought a painter, I wonder if I can ask him to do a portrait for you?"

  Hearing this, Samwell suddenly stopped in his tracks.

  If other men said such things to Margaery, it could be regarded as a kind of veiled courtship.

  But Duke Renly... this guy probably wants to paint Margaery's brother Loras more.

  Looking at the backs of the two walking into the dance floor together, Samwell suddenly remembered an inconspicuous little detail from the original book -

  in the near future, Duke Renly will show a portrait to , the Duke of the North , Eddard stark , and the person in the painting is none other than Margaery Tyrell!

  At this moment, Samwell suddenly guessed why Duke Renly came to the Hightower suddenly, and why Margaery just came back with her mother to visit her grandfather.

  He smelled conspiracy.

A conspiracy regarding his future wife!!!

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