They do have a unique way of "making a fortune".
Many lighthouses have been built along the coast of Three Sisters, which are usually used to warn ships passing by to avoid shoals and rocks.
But when the fog rises or it's stormy.
People on the island will secretly light false signals to attract unwary captains to approach.
When the ship enters the reef area, runs aground or accidentally sinks, the island leader will take his men and the islanders to take the opportunity to salvage the goods on the ship.
Although Godrich's men did not directly explain the detailed process of their "salvage", they also boasted. "Once, we salvaged a merchant ship from the East. The ship was full of fine spices, which are worth more than gold!"
As he spoke, the man smacked his lips, as if he could smell the spices again.
Even if the unlucky captain who was trapped in Biting Bay knew that it was the people on the island who were responsible, there was nothing the islanders could do about it.
In the vast sea, death has no evidence.
Even if the Eyrie is sued, the Arryn family cannot control them.
"I've heard about this. Sisters Village used to be a pirate den. Now it looks clean on the surface, but it's actually still a paradise for smugglers----"
The man next to him said, "As long as you pay enough, you can get anything there, such as prohibited crossbows, stolen antiques, and Essos people's favorite slaves——"
The drunkards in the tavern listened with great interest.
No one noticed that a man in a silk coat in the corner was holding a wine glass and listened to all this calmly and silently.
The excitement continued, and the people who were immersed in the anecdotes of the distant region did not notice anything unusual.
When the people from Tianjie Island got drunk and started talking nonsense, the man in silk clothes gently put down his wine glass, stood up quietly, left the "Copper Pot" tavern, and walked quickly in the direction of Red Keep.
Red Keep.
Master of Ships Stannis·Baila Theon's residence.
The flame in the fireplace was weak, making Stannis's serious face darker and darker, and the flickering firelight flickered on and off on that face.
Storm's End's shame at the wedding, Robert's ridiculous behavior on his wedding night - scenes flashed through his mind.
The flame called "anger" was burning in his chest and in his head.
Stannis just finished listening to those crime "stories" spread in the pub.
He has always been very rigid and strives for justice, and he will never tolerate such illegal and undisciplined things appearing in front of him.
What's more, this is an excellent opportunity to "retaliate" against Robert.
After a period of silence, Stannis made a decision: he wanted to "fight back" to his brother Robert for the insult he suffered at the wedding.
Let's start with Three Sisters drinking friends from Robert!
Stannis's voice was as cold as the sea water in the cold winter. "These people are simply Seven Kingdoms's moths, the scum around the king.
Pass my order, take my guards with you, contact City Watch who is in charge of that area, and immediately go to the Copper Pot Tavern, including the hotel where the people from Tianjie Island live, and arrest all these people!"
"Stannis-sama----"
The guard leader on the side said hesitantly, "I heard that Godrich Earl from Sweet Sister Island has a good relationship with His Majesty the King recently.
If we do this, will it——"
"That's why we need to catch him even more!"
Stannis turned around suddenly and said firmly, "It is precisely because they are the king's friends that I want to eliminate the scum around the king."
If Master Titus were here, he would definitely give him a thumbs up. How dare Lu Laoer dare to play "Qing Jun Side" on King's Landing?
It's a pity that Titus is not here.
But the secret he arranged in the royal capital is there.
Sir Andy, the commander of Gold Cloaks, who was called by Dragonstone's people overnight to lead the team, encountered this incident.
The hook-nosed patrol leader came under Aegon's High Hill. After seeing the fully armed Stannis, Baila Theon and others, he also issued a tactful reminder: "Your Majesty, Lord Duke, Godrich Earl is a popular figure in front of King Robert after all. We have no evidence. If we arrest people rashly, will it offend His Majesty?"
Stannis gritted his teeth with hatred and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth. "In the face of justice, there is no need to worry! Even if the king blames me, he will come to me!"
After hearing this, Andy rolled his eyes and stopped making any sound.
Late at night.
Outside the Copper Pot Tavern where the incident occurred, including the hotel where the people from Tianjie Island lived, the sound of horse hooves came quickly, and the light of torches illuminated a small patch of night sky.
Stannis personally led the team, and Dragonstone's guards and garrison members quickly surrounded the target.
Then broke in through the door.
The people on Tianjie Island were either drunk or lying on their beds, fast asleep. Some of them were still talking nonsense in their sleep. They didn't even realize what was happening, so they were roughly pushed to the ground by the Gold Cloakss and put on shackles.
Stannis ignored these criminals' panic and pleas for mercy, and continued to order with a cold face, "Take them all away, lock them up Black Cells, and interrogate them strictly!"
He also deliberately turned back, stared at the very cooperative Captain Andy, and said word by word, "Sir Andy, the evidence you want will be available soon."
Andy laughed dryly and was about to say something, but saw Duke Dragonstone turn around and leave.
Under the moonlight.
Against the background of the archipelago criminals who were taken away in a row, Stannis's figure looked particularly tall and tall.
Also extremely lonely----
The next morning.
The stone corridor of Red Keep is visited by distinguished guests early in the morning.
Stannis came to Tower of the Hand, went straight to find Hand of the King Jon·Arryn who had just woken up early, and expressed his proposal to hold Small Council in a firm tone.
The redness in his eyes has not yet faded, and all the anger and determination from last night have turned into the confidence to accuse today.
Jon·Arryn looked at the stubborn Master of Ships, listened to what he said yesterday, sighed helplessly, and nodded in agreement.
Afternoon.
The atmosphere in Small Council's meeting hall was very solemn.
On both sides of the long heavy wooden table, seven important ministers of the kingdom were all seated, but the king's seat on the main seat was still empty.
When everyone was accustomed to thinking that the king was absent, Robert·Baila Theon, escorted by white robes, stepped into the meeting hall with obvious anger.
Robert I Early in the morning, he heard from Godrich Bonel that the people from Sweet Sister Island were captured by his second brother.
If Godrich Bonnaire hadn't been drinking and having fun with him last night, he might have been arrested.
This time he came here to stand up for his new drinking buddy.
"Your Majesty has arrived!
The king's steps were too big and too fast, and the voice of the palace chamberlain arrived a little later, breaking the silence of the meeting hall.
Everyone stood up and saluted, and Stannis was no exception. He stared straight at Robert, showing no intention of giving in even though the other party had a straight face.
Robert waved his hand, indicating Hand of the King Jon, Master of Laws Hoster, Master of Ships Stannis, Master of Coin Allister, Minister of Intelligence Varys, Grand Maester Pycelle are all seated.
Captain Barristan of the Iron Guard stood behind the king.
As soon as Robert I sat down, he said in a deep voice, "Jon, tell me, what big things need to be discussed."
His eyes swept over his "much ado" brother Stannis, his expression even more obviously displeased.
Jon·Arryn cleared his throat and made his opening statement. "My lords, the reason for convening Small Council today is because Master of Ships Stannis has recently seized a group of criminals from Three Sisters.
It is said that they are involved in smuggling, burglary, piracy and other illegal activities, and even deliberately led merchant ships passing through Biting Bay to run into the rocks so that they could salvage valuable goods on the merchant ships and transport them to their own black market for sale----
This seriously jeopardizes shipping safety in the eastern part of the Kingdom."
Old Hand of the King is also speechless. He can only say that Stannis has indeed found the right person.
He belongs to the "direct leadership" of Three Sisters.
But the Eyrie is really difficult to discipline the "three sisters".
"Today's topic is to discuss how to handle this matter, and whether to hold its lord, Sweet Sister Island Earl--Godrich Bonnell, jointly and severally liable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Stannis couldn't wait to take over, and his tone was sonorous and powerful. "Lord Hand is right! These Sweet Sister Island people openly advocated their crimes in King's Landing's tavern, seeming to regard this as some kind of heroic feat?"
They claimed that Sisters Village was a paradise for smugglers, and also showed off the evil practice of using fake lighthouse signals to murder passing ships and salvage property——
Such behavior is no different from piracy, and it also seriously violates the laws of Seven Kingdoms and tramples on the majesty of the kingdom!"
He stood up, glanced at everyone, and continued to accuse, "I have arrested all the twelve criminals on Tianjie Island, completed the interrogation, and confirmed their guilt.
According to the law, he should be hanged!
What's more important is that their lord Godric Bonnell, as a noble of the kingdom, not only allows his subordinates to do evil, but I'm afraid he himself is also involved!"
Stannis was clearly well prepared and said without pause, "If I hadn't obtained proof that he acquiesced in extinguishing the night lighthouse and deliberately led passing merchants to hit the rocks and sink the ship, based on his lax governance, condoning crime, and taking the lead in looting, he should be executed according to law!"
Godric Bonnell has a series of "local titles" such as "Shield of the Sister Islands", "Lord of the Wave Tower", and "Guardian of the Night Lighthouse".
This man is a tall, ugly man.
There are more than one reasons why King Robert is so "favorable".
In addition to his generous drinking and never being shy, he had a great time drinking with Robert, which was quite to the king's liking.
Appearance is related to background.
The family crest of the Bonnell family on Sweet Sister Island is "a spider crab on a gray-green background".
This creature seems to be the prototype of Crackclaw Point's legendary monster "Bachijiao".
And Godrich Earl himself was very good at telling those weird island legends, which aroused the interest of the king, who was an adventure lover.
It's not Sweet Sister Island, but the lord of Sweet Sister Island, Godric Bonnell Earl: