"What's more, since the era of the First Men, which of the established rules and laws that we uphold were not created by great men or wise individuals based on the challenges of their time?"
Princess Daenerys walked slowly around the Small Council table as she spoke, like a speaker or a preacher.
"My Great-grandfather ascended the throne at 14, facing a turbulent situation. He reorganized the Small Council, retaining the loyal Daemon Velaryon and Earl Cobrey, and appointing capable individuals like Earl Massey and Lord Redwyne."
"Was it not precisely these pioneering acts of meritocracy that quickly salvaged the mess left by Maegor and ushered in a new era for the Seven Kingdoms?"
"Queen Alysanne convened the Women's Court to abolish the First Night right and granted new lands to the Night's Watch."
"She, along with her ministers, formulated the Jaehaerys Code, rectified the streets of King's Landing, dug wells, and cleared channels, improving the city's appearance. Which of these measures were not pioneering and beneficial to the kingdom?"
"Since my Great-grandfather took the Iron Throne, he constructed vital transportation routes such as the King's Road, Rose Road, and Gold Road. This not only facilitated travel within the Seven Kingdoms but also greatly promoted trade and exchange between the major lordships."
"Furthermore, the unification of the Seven Kingdoms was something that had never happened in thousands of years, right? But House Targaryen achieved it?"
"From then on, the Seven Kingdoms ended their disputes and wars, bidding farewell to bloodshed and ignorance. For these past decades, the people of the Seven Kingdoms have lived in peace and prosperity, and the Lord have been wealthy and tranquil. Is this not the blessing brought by this world-creating achievement?"
"Now, each of you Lord has reached your positions on the Small Council of the Seven Kingdoms through your talent and ability. Do you not wish to be remembered for generations, like those great men and wise individuals in history, because of your wise and pioneering actions?"
Princess Daenerys's impassioned words made every member of the Small Council present feel as if they had returned to their youthful, spirited days, and an impulse surged within all of them.
"I agree!"
Kingsguard Captain Ryan Rayder was the first to voice his agreement.
"Although I have been away from my family for a long time, I still clearly remember that my mother and sisters were absolutely no worse than any man in managing the affairs of the territory and handling disputes."
"Moreover, the maternal radiance bestowed upon them by the Mother makes it easier for them to comfort those suffering common folk. The purity granted by the Maiden allows them to empathize more easily with the suffering and troubles of the world. The wisdom brought by the Crone enables them to use gentler methods to resolve conflicts."
"I believe, as Princess Daenerys said, perhaps a wise woman is more suitable than a man to hold the position of Minister of Law."
"Therefore, I agree!"
"As the successor to the previous Minister of Finance, Duke Tyrell, I prepared for the worst when taking office. Because everyone knows that a territory's finances are the most complex and headache-inducing."
"What's more, the treasury of the Seven Kingdoms?"
At this point, Lord Lyman Beesbury, the Minister of Finance, also spoke.
"You know, because they find literacy and arithmetic troublesome, there are many Lord who are illiterate or can't even count how many gold dragons are in their vaults."
Lord Lyman Beesbury's words immediately caused everyone's lips to curl into a smile.
"Lord Lyman is very right. The Dukes of Stormlands throughout history have all believed that literacy and arithmetic are skills that Maesters need to master. They only need to master the skills of procreation and riding into battle."
Grand Academician Lunetel's words made everyone burst into laughter, and even Otto Hightower, who had been pulling a long face, showed a hint of a smile.
Lord Lyman suppressed his laughter, then took a sip of wine to clear his throat and continued.
"But Lady Emerald's clear accounts saved me a lot of trouble. Don't people often say that she could count apples as soon as she learned to walk?"
"Therefore, I also agree that Lady Emerald should serve as Minister of Law!"
"I agree too!"
Grand Academician Lunetel also expressed his approval shortly after.
At this point, everyone's gaze turned to Otto Hightower.
"Agreed!"
In fact, given the current situation, although Otto was the Hand of the Small Council, he had only recently arrived and had not yet established himself in the Red Keep.
Even if he opposed, it would have almost no effect, and he might even offend House Tyrell as a result.
Even though Oldtown, controlled by the Hightower Family, held a prominent position in The Reach, they were still nominally under the jurisdiction of House Tyrell. Offending them would truly bring no benefit to the Hightower Family.
King Jaehaerys looked deeply at Princess Daenerys, then glanced at the already somewhat dejected Otto Hightower, before speaking:
"Grand Academician Lunetel, then quickly send out ravens to notify Lady Emerald to come to King's Landing to assume the position of Minister of Law!"
"Next, let's discuss suitable candidates for the Minister of Shipping and the Master of Whisperers!"
At this point, Otto Hightower had already composed himself, so he immediately spoke:
"Now, besides House Velaryon, the only families with the strength to take over as Minister of Shipping are the Lannister Family of the Westerlands, the Redwyne Family of Arbor, and the Greyjoy Family of the Iron Islands."
"Forget about those pirates from the Iron Islands!"
Lord Lyman Beesbury directly rejected the Greyjoy Family of the Iron Islands.
"However, I heard that Lord Tarth of Tarth recently returned from a long voyage to Essos on the East Continent. House Tarth's fleet has expanded to over 50 ships."
"Although their current strength is still not comparable to the Velaryon fleet and the Arbor fleet, it is no longer inferior to the Lannister Family."
"So, I think Lord Tarth can also be considered."
This was Grand Academician Lunetel offering a different perspective:
"These people indeed possess the strength to serve as Minister of Shipping. However, we must admit that the strongest naval power in the Seven Kingdoms still belongs to House Velaryon!"
"Moreover, House Velaryon and House Targaryen have been intimately close for hundreds of years, intermarrying with each other. Although Lord Corlys resigned from the position of Minister of Shipping out of anger before, House Velaryon has never abandoned their duty to guard the Narrow Sea."
"If we were to rashly appoint a new Minister of Shipping at this time, it would likely have an even more detrimental effect on the already strained relationship between the two great houses."
Grand Academician Lunetel's words were undoubtedly very sincere and pertinent, and they immediately gained everyone's agreement.
Thus, the discussion regarding the Minister of Shipping's position was temporarily halted.
As for the Master of Whisperers, no suitable candidate came to mind for a while.
Therefore, today's Small Council only confirmed that the position of Minister of Law would be held by Lady Emerald of House Tyrell.
After the Small Council meeting concluded, this news spread throughout the Seven Kingdoms via the ravens from the Red Keep.
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