Chapter 219 The Council of Gondor

This year is definitely a memorable year for Gondor. Harad's army in the south was defeated, Mordor retreated, the Witch King was humiliated, and the grudges of thousands of years ago were repaid.

And all this was done by one person.

After the celebration and gift-giving ceremony was completed, people's tense nerves were able to relax for a while.

But as long as the threat remains, some people are destined to be unable to truly relax.

After the celebration, the Council of Gondor followed.

The so-called Council of Gondor is a meeting composed of high-level officials from the Kingdom of Gondor who provide advice and suggestions to the king or the ruling prime minister. The king has a greater status than the prime minister, and the prime minister has a greater status than the other princes and lords who make up the council.

The convening of the parliament this time was slightly different from the past, and many of the topics were inseparable from one person - the legend of the north, the founder and leader of the Free Cities, Levi.

First of all, it was inevitable to reach an alliance with Li Wei and the many cities he led. This point did not need to be discussed at all. Anyone who dared to raise objections would be causing trouble for himself. The prime minister was the first to stand up and kick him out.

After the alliance was established, there was a routine report on the territorial situation in Gondor, including Ithilien that had fallen, and the defense situation on the southern coastline.

"The Haradh people have not seen much movement recently. They have been huddled quite quietly on the south bank of the Harnen River. Only a few soldiers are still on duty at the guard tower on the north bank. They are not very willing to attack, and even the harassment has stopped."

"Um."

Turgon nodded in understanding.

I know this. Fruit wholesaler Levi did it.

"The news came back from Osgiliath that the Uruk army gathered near the crossroads began to disperse towards the wild lands of Ithilien, and the overall dispersal trend was towards retreating towards Mordor."

We also know that it was the evil nemesis and builder Levi who did this.

"News from the mouth of the southern Lebenning, a pirate fleet trying to plunder the fishermen on the shore was destroyed by our warriors."

Turgon hesitated for a moment and quietly asked the person next to him: "Where did Livi go?"

"No, sir, there is no record of his activities there."

"Well, it deserves a commendation. Those pirates should know the consequences of setting foot on Gondor's territory without permission."

Turgon responded.

The Lebenning region, especially Pelargir in the delta of the Anduin River, was a great shipyard of Gondor and its main seaport.

The twelfth to fifteenth kings of Gondor once built fleets there, and relied on their huge fleets to make the surrounding areas afraid to raise their heads. These four kings were also called "ship kings" by later generations.

However, the kings after them began to covet comfort and enjoyment, and the fleet there gradually became desolate and gradually weakened, and the national power of Gondor also declined year after year.

The rise and fall of Gondor began at that time.

The pirates of Umbar had obviously seen Pelagil's weakness. They had been staring there for a long time, and they could conclude that once Pelagiel relaxed his vigilance, a large number of pirate flagships would immediately attack.

Those pirates were too rampant.

Even if the defenders who fear Pelagir usually dare not attack directly, they will still send fleets from time to time to plunder fishermen in villages and towns along the coast.

It's overdue for a beating.

At the meeting, discussions on various matters continued.

Until the end, everything was reported, everything that needed to be said was said, and the scene became quiet.

No one spoke anymore.

Turgon didn't speak either, but glanced at the door of the hall from time to time.

What's going on? Why haven't you announced the disbandment yet?

"Sir, is there anything else that hasn't been done yet?"

A commander who returned from the front asked everyone's doubts.

"Don't worry, Sengel."

Seeing that all the business was finished, Turgon lowered his arrogance a little and said slowly:

"I'm waiting for someone, someone I think you all should get to know."

"Especially you, Sengel, didn't you say you wanted to meet him a few days ago?"

"Could it be..."

The Gondor commander named Sengel raised his head slightly and his eyes lit up.

As Turgon said these words, other members of the council also began to look at each other, some had guesses in their minds, and some were still confused.

"Yes, it's Levi."

Now everyone understands.

Recently, this person has been as dazzling as the sun hanging above his head. Everything related to him is sought after by people, including the tavern he visited a few days ago. Now it is full every day. Even some nobles are curious. Come along and have a beer to see what's different here.

It would be great if you could get to know this legend through the conference.

"Did he forget that there was another meeting?"

Sengel questioned.

This question immediately choked Turgon.

He took a deep breath, relaxed his mood, and said:

"No, in fact, I didn't find him at all."

"The defenders at the city entrance said that he had not left Minas Tirith, but the envoys I sent searched for him all day long but could not find him."

It's obviously in this city, but I can't find it.

He is definitely a master of hide and seek.

"But you can rest assured that Ecthelian went to find him personally before the parliament started. I believe he will be able to bring the news soon."

"If there's nothing urgent, you might as well wait a little longer. Of course, if there's something urgent, I won't force you to stay. Just go ahead and do it."

Sengger nodded and chose to sit down and wait.

Except for him, no one asked questions and no one left.

On the one hand, they were really curious about what the legend looked like, and on the other hand, they were also attracted by Ecthelion's reputation. They all believed that this wise leader who was about to take over the power of the prime minister could successfully bring people here.

Even if he didn't take the position, his reputation had been built in advance and could make everyone obey.

When the sun moved a little bit, there was finally movement at the door of the hall.

The Gondor high-level officials gathered in the hall looked over and saw Ecthelion wiping his sweat, tidying up his appearance and walking into the hall.

"Slow down!"

A shout came from behind. Levi followed Ecthelion into the hall while eating the apple crisp sent by the Gondor baker.

When he walked into the hall, all eyes gathered on him instantly, almost choking him.

He quickly swallowed the apple crisp in his mouth, so that he didn't spit it out.

"It seems that our guests have a good appetite."

Turgon made a joke quite rarely.

Levi stuffed the apple crisp into his mouth and ate it in a few bites. Looking at Turgon with a smile on his face, he didn't bother with the old man.

"Okay, but I don't know what you want me to do here."

Ecthelion ran too fast and didn't have time to explain the business in detail.

"I want to introduce you to these people who are very important to Gondor."

Turgon stood up and came to greet them in person.

Oh, it turned out to be a social gathering.

Levi nodded, and did not lose his face, and followed him to look at them one by one.

"Greetings to you."

One by one, Gondor's high officials or important regional leaders, even commanders, lords, and envoys sent by princes were introduced by Turgon and greeted Levi.

Until in front of a tall prince's envoy, Levi suddenly stopped.

"Your blood is somewhat unusual."

"Yes, sir."

The messenger said: "I am from the Dol Amroth family. Most members of our family have some elven blood."

"I didn't expect you to see it the first time we met."

Levi responded: "I have many Dunedain and elf friends. After spending more time with them, it is easy to notice some differences."

"I see, your vision is really unique." The messenger sent by Prince Dol Amroth nodded in agreement.

Levi looked at his health bar of 25 points and smiled without saying a word.