Cooperation?
Can the North and House of Black and White cooperate? Can they help them kill people?
The only way Gary can think of to cooperate is probably that he lets House of Black and White come over to preach, and then House of Black and White helps him kill people.
It sounds wonderful, after all, the strength of Faceless Men is obvious to all.
But...
Gary cannot allow other religious beliefs to enter his territory and compete with his Supreme God Faith for followers. "The North has only one god, Supreme God. If you want to come to the North to open a branch, there is no need to speak up."
Jia Kun already knew Gary's answer, so he settled for the next best thing, "Your Majesty, we do want to open a branch in Westeros, but the purpose is not to accommodate believers, but to carry out work better."
He observed Gary's reaction, and then continued, "Westeros's war will continue for a long time. As long as there is war, it will bring killing, and killing will breed hatred. Once there is hatred between people, we House of Black and White will have a job."
It sounds like House of Black and White wants to expand Westeros's business?
In the past, if the nobles of Westeros wanted to find Faceless Men, they had to take a boat across the sea to Braavos. The journey was long and the time was slow.
If Westeros can have a branch, then minus the round trip expenses and time, House of Black and White will be a disguised price reduction.
Even some wealthy civilians have the capital to hire Faceless Men.
Gary frowned and pondered, if in peacetime, House of Black and White's settlement would do more harm than good, and would aggravate class conflicts in society. But now is a war period, whether House of Black and White moves in or not, it doesn't matter.
"You want to set up an office in Westeros? Why did you come to me? Lannister, who owns Iron Throne, is the most powerful existence."
Jia Qin thought about Gary's new word, "Office... the description is very appropriate. The reason why I came to the North is because House of Black and White is more optimistic about you, Your Majesty. We believe that you are the final winner."
Gary asked Tyrion next to him, "What do you think?"
Tyrion whispered, "Your Majesty is worried that the opening of House of Black and White will have any negative impact on the North?"
He thought carefully for a while, "I don't think so. If people want to spend money to kill people, they will go to Mercenary if they don't have Faceless Men. However, what benefits can we get by providing shelter to the Westeros branch of House of Black and White?"
Gary doesn't know much about House of Black and White and can only make random guesses. "Maybe, they can help me kill people?"
Jia Qin said at this time, "Your Majesty, we cannot help you kill people for free. Every assassination is a sacrifice to Many-Faced God. The assassination and commission are part of the ceremony and cannot be violated."
Gary's face turned dark, "Then what can you do for me? Paint my city gate black and white?"
"Information."
Jaquin stood up confidently and held out three fingers, "We can provide your Majesty with extremely confidential information. Your Majesty has three opportunities to ask questions every year."
Gary laughed angrily at House of Black and White's stinginess, "Three times a year? What's the use?"
Jaquin sighed, "Your Majesty, we are your allies, not your subordinates. You have reservations about us, please allow us to retain our due independence."
Gary sneered, "It seems that House of Black and White is not sincere enough, so let's end this meeting."
Jaquin said calmly, "Why don't I answer your Majesty's three questions first. After your Majesty gets the answers, you may know the value of House of Black and White."
Gary hesitated. He did have a lot of things he wanted to know at this stage, such as...
"Who is Varys secretly supporting?"
Without thinking, Jia Qin blurted out. "Aegon·Targaryen VI."
Gary turned to look at Tyrion, "Aegon, the sixth generation? Who is it?"
Tyrion was familiar with history and immediately explained, "The eldest son of Prince Rhaegar is the sixth generation of Aegon."
Gary's current identity is the illegitimate son of Prince Rhaegar, so is this Aegon VI his brother? Or is he an orthodox bloodline?
He was full of questions, surprised and suspicious, "This Aegon·Targaryen VI, wasn't it already killed by the Mountain? How come it still appears?"
Tyrion did not go to King's Landing with Tywin and did not know the specific situation. But he thought that Tywin was an extremely proud person and would not make such a fuss.
"Yes, Your Majesty. My father once personally promised Robert·Baila Theon that the dead baby was Aegon VI. Robert, who was very suspicious, even asked King's Landing's servant to check the body to confirm that it was correct."
Gary looked at Jia Qin suspiciously, "How do you explain?"
Jia Qin paused deliberately, and then said, "Master Tyrion is right, Aegon VI has long been dead. This Aegon is an imposter, he is the predecessor Pentos Magister The child of Illyrio Mopatis, and a female descendant of House Blackfyre."
He smiled and added, "Your Majesty, this Aegon VI has already won the support of Golden Company, and will counterattack Westeros soon. By then, His Majesty's identity as the illegitimate son of House Targaryen will be embarrassing."
Gary sneered, "Varys is so ambitious, he actually dared to deceive the entire Westeros..."
Jia Qin took a deep look at Gary and suddenly said, "Isn't it the same for Your Majesty?"
Gary was horrified in his heart, but he pretended to be calm. The Falling Plum on his waist was already unsheathed, and the blade was pointed at Jia Qin not far away. "What do you mean?"
No? House of Black and White's intelligence network is so powerful? Even Varys didn't know that he had faked Jon's identity. How did House of Black and White know?
Jaquin bowed respectfully and saluted, "There are no outsiders here, your Majesty, there is no need to panic. Your Majesty, by pretending to be Targaryen, is completely degrading yourself. From my observation, your true dragon's blood is much richer than House Targaryen, just like the more ancient House Targaryen."
Gary has been personally blessed by Mother of Dragons. The "weight" of this blessing is comparable to that of the first king Valyria, and naturally cannot be compared to House Targaryen.
His eyes were full of murderous intent, "You House of Black and White are really dangerous, you seem to know everything."
Jia Qin didn't care about Gary's murderous intention, "Now your Majesty knows how precious the three questions every year are, right?"
Gary put the knife back into its sheath, "I have two more questions."
Jaquin waved his hand and corrected. "No, I have just answered two questions, and your Majesty only has one question left."
Gary glanced at Tyrion and decided to help the Imp. He asked, "Where is Tyrion's first wife, Tysha?"
Jaquin was stunned for a few seconds. This question successfully touched upon his blind spot of knowledge, "Tysha... a peasant girl of no value, House of Black and White will not waste time to collect information about her."
He immediately changed the subject, "But don't worry, Your Majesty, since it is the question you raised, we House of Black and White will definitely investigate it."