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#331 - Chapter 65: Regent

Hearing this, Liu Yuan couldn't help but frown, sinking into deep thought. According to the information he currently possessed, Daenerys's flight to the northwest likely meant she had ventured deep into the Dothraki Sea. Although as the former Khaleesi, she might face many difficulties there, he believed her status should be enough to ensure her survival.

They were met by a hurried Barristan, Tyrion, Grey Worm, and Missandei.

As soon as they met, everyone couldn't hide their excitement. Tyrion quickly stepped forward, tightly grasped Liu Yuan's hand, and anxiously said, "Jialong, you've finally arrived! The Queen suddenly disappeared, and I really don't know what to do."

Liu Yuan nodded to show he understood, then calmly said, "Alright, this is not the place to talk. Let's go back to the council chamber to discuss it in detail."

The group hurried back to the throne room, where several important officials of Meereen had already gathered to wait. Since adopting the Sun and Moon Legion's comprehensive administrative system, the division of powers for various affairs in Meereen had become more clear and refined. In military affairs, ten of the twenty army commanders and five naval admirals were from Liu Yuan's faction. Especially the internal affairs officials were all from the legion's administrative staff. It could be said that, apart from Daenerys herself, only Liu Yuan had enough prestige to command these generals.

Liu Yuan sat steadily on the throne, his eyes sweeping over the people below. With a steady and firm voice, he said, "Everyone, please don't be restrained, take a seat! The situation is urgent, so let's get straight to the point. How exactly have you been dealing with those rebellious 'Sons of the Harpy'?"

Barristan frowned and said in a serious tone, "They are all locked in the dungeon. We are waiting for the Queen to return before deciding what to do with them."

Liu Yuan sneered and responded unceremoniously, "What's the point of keeping these people? Are you going to waste precious food? Immediately pass down my order to execute them all, and execute them publicly as a warning! At the same time, thoroughly investigate their families, execute all males over the age of twelve. As for the women and children, banish them all from Meereen and let them fend for themselves. If those assassins are willing to confess and expose other hidden rebels, one member of their family may be spared."

Barristan's face darkened, and he bluntly pointed out, "Marquis Jialong, you are overstepping your authority by doing this. Moreover, this violates the law. Even if you want to carry out the death penalty, you must obtain the Queen's personal order. Such a cruel order will damage the Queen's reputation."

Liu Yuan waved his hand impatiently, interrupting Barristan, "Daenerys is now missing, and I am in charge of Meereen. So much time has passed, and you have not been able to eliminate the rebels in the city. What is the point of keeping them? Do you want to wait for them to find another opportunity to attack the Queen?" His voice was full of authority.

Barristan wanted to argue a few more words, but Liu Yuan didn't give him the chance, and directly reprimanded loudly, "Ser Barristan! As the captain of the Kingsguard, you have failed to protect the monarch you serve three times in a row! You must know that you have always followed the laws of the Seven Kingdoms, but this is Meereen, and the law here is to severely punish traitors!" These two short sentences instantly made Barristan's face extremely embarrassed, and he could only silently retreat a few steps back to his original position.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Yuan turned to the generals and issued orders, "Grey Worm, the interrogation and execution will be your responsibility; Kraznys and Qaggo, you need to send all the Unsullied soldiers under your command to conduct a comprehensive search throughout the city, and be sure to wipe out the remaining forces of the Sons of the Harpy and their relatives! If you encounter any resistance, you can execute them on the spot without asking for instructions. In addition, the garrison must strengthen the deployment of defense forces in the port area to prevent enemies from sneaking in and sabotaging our ships."

"Yes, sir!" Grey Worm and others answered in unison, and then quickly turned and left to carry out their tasks.

At this time, Liu Yuan looked at Tyrion, who was standing aside, and said, "Tyrion, our fleet can't just be idle all day long. We have to find a way to make them bring some practical benefits to Meereen. By the way, how is the progress of those workshops that started construction before? Arrange to organize an official caravan to go overseas for trade as soon as possible. The sales situation in Slaver's Bay is not good, so we have to run farther and carry out trade activities in Qarth or Braavos."

Tyrion said helplessly, "Okay! Since that's the case, I'll start arranging the relevant matters later."

"As for you five, as fleet admirals, cheer me up. Arding, you guys can discuss the order of rotation yourself. Be sure to fully cooperate with Tyrion's trade operations to ensure that at least half of the fleet can sail overseas. At the same time, you can also take the opportunity to stroll around small city-states like Tyrosh and Lys and let them know their place." Liu Yuan waved his hand and decisively issued orders.

"Yes, sir!" Several officers responded in unison, and then quickly turned and left to carry out their tasks.

Watching their departing figures, Tyrion frowned and said to Liu Yuan, "Jialong, as the Hand of the Queen, I feel it is necessary to remind you. This incident may involve many people, and the entire Meereen will fall into chaos because of it. And many of them are just bought and instigated by those slave owners to make mistakes. If they are executed like this, is it too cruel!"

Liu Yuan looked out the window, his eyes deep and firm, and said, "Daenerys's foundation of rule is indeed not stable enough. Since these people can easily betray once, they are likely to betray again. Any change cannot be without bloodshed and sacrifice. We must use money and steel knives to make them understand what things can be done and what things must never be touched."

Then, he turned his head, faced the group of internal affairs officials, and continued to issue orders: "After this purge operation is over, distribute the houses and properties left by those traitors to those who have consistently supported the Queen, as a reward for their loyalty. At the same time, announce to the public that if anyone makes meritorious service, they will also receive generous rewards."

Liu Yuan knew very well that Daenerys's strongest backing was the people who had been enslaved and were now free. However, some of these people lacked the means of production. Although they had freedom, their lives were still difficult. Rewarding them with some industries can allow more people to see the hope and path of promotion, so as to more loyally support the new regime. In addition, issuing high bounties can stimulate the people in the city to actively search for and report those rebels.

After most of the people left to carry out their orders, only a few people remained in the spacious hall.