Velaryon's illegitimate son is always surprisingly smart and capable.
Seeing that Reinafo obeyed and did as he was told, the flattering smile on his face did not change.
Titus's tone implied a bit of comfort, but also a little more temptation. "Remember, when you get to Dragonstone, serve your queen first, and keep an eye on every move there for me, as well as Dragonstone's defense deployment----
When I win King's Landing and then go to Dragonstone, you will be the first to contribute!
When the time comes, the "false fleet captain" may not be able to become a real commander. To be honest, I am lacking senior naval admirals like you under my command. Maybe you can control a larger fleet in the future----
, Black Earl is in urgent need of naval admirals, why?
With a head full of question marks and cakes, Leonardo Weaver returned to his new ship in a daze.
Not long after, there was a small commotion on the other blocker.
Captain Oliver, who suffered a "sudden illness", was unable to take charge, and the command temporarily fell to "very dignified in Royal Fleet"
In the hands of Captain Renover.
Maybe a small number of soldiers will find some abnormalities, but it doesn't matter. The people Titus sent to Reinaver are not just for free. They will shut up the ignorant people.
In war, it is normal for some people to die.
Then, under the familiar guidance of Reinerfo, the six-ship fleet of black Earl, led by Dragonbane and Haima, smoothly sailed into the parking position of Royal Fleet.
Davos and Oswin took many sailors and quickly boarded the three vacant warships and entered various positions required to sail the ship.
Reinafer took his people to the anchorage on the other side. While he brought some bad news, he would also try to "take over" and "encourage" the soldiers on the other warships to "retreat" in the direction of Dragonstone----
Royal Fleet, which has not been managed for a long time, needs "old navy" people like Renafer Weiweishui to stand up and take charge of the overall situation0
The so-called naval hero is nothing more than that.
I believe he will do it well.
Black Earl's men and horses disembarked from the fleet docked at the dock one after another. The cavalry force of nearly 800 people and thousands of horses quickly changed the armor of the men and horses.
King's Landing There were faint sounds of fighting coming from the direction of the west city gate.
Titus said in his heart, barely catching up.
Lord Tywin's army must have begun to attack the city--or in other words, it has already entered the city.
Unfortunately, they still have a long way to go before they think of Red Keep.
Now is the time for Titus and the others to take action.
After stroking Black Pearl, who was a little unadapted to the land environment after getting off the boat, and after his condition improved, Black Count jumped up and easily mounted his horse.
Looking around, he saw a group of soldiers in high spirits, just waiting to charge, so he smiled slightly and buckled down his iron helmet.
Behind the devil's mask, a trace of laughter came out. "It's almost time!"
Three moments ago.
At the end of the golden road, dust rose up in the sky, and the Westerlands army of 12,000 people rushed in like a silver torrent, and finally stopped outside Lion Gate on the west side of the royal city.
The metallic sound of armor clashing and the neighing of horses gradually subsided. Duke Casterly Rock Tywin·Lannister took the lead and stopped twenty yards in front of the city gate. There were guards in front and behind him to protect him.
Tywin wears a huge cloak made of gold threads, which shines luxuriously in the sun. The golden lion on the front of the breastplate is also dazzling, showing the wealth and majesty of the Lord Westerlands.
Above the city gate.
Sir Alliser, the garrison captain in charge of Lion Gate's defense, stood behind the thick battlements and stared coldly at the Duke who was slowly approaching the city.
Alliser has a strong body, not bloated, and has a pair of black eyes on his lean face, which are bright and lively, like two pieces of obsidian quenched with cold light.
He was born in the Thorne family of Crownlands, and his family crest is a silver flail on a red background.
Generations of men in the Thorne family have been proud to serve as the king's Kingsguard or join City Watch. Members of the family are famous for their loyalty and perseverance. Sir Alliser himself is famous for being informal and strict in his duties than anyone else.
As early as when the movement of Westerlands's army came from the other side of the Golden Road, Sir Alliser was aware of it. Without any hesitation, he immediately ordered the city gate to be closed tightly.
The heavy iron-clad Oak door slowly closed under the rotation of the winch, and the iron bolt behind the door quickly fell down. Lion Gate's city defense was impregnable.
Not only that, he also sent his close associates to work hard to convey the news of "the Western Army is approaching the border" to the captains guarding other city gates, reminding them to strengthen their vigilance and guard against death.
"Is this Sir Alliser Thorne in the city?"
The gorgeously dressed Lord Tywin reined in his horse and recognized the small family located in Crownlands from the flag. His voice was clearly heard on the tower. "I don't think I need to introduce who I am. In accordance with the king's previous order., I am now leading Westerlands ministers to serve the king. Now that the rebels are on their way south, King's Landing is in danger. I also ask the knight to show his loyalty to Red Keep on my behalf and approve our army's entry into the city to defend against foreign enemies."
Sir Alliser frowned slightly. He looked at the solemn-looking Duke Casterly Rock from afar, and his heart was full of doubts.
Of course he knows who Tywin·Lannister is. The other party has worked at King's Landing for more than ten years as Hand of the King.
But at the same time, he also knew that the supreme lord of Westerlands had ignored King Aerys's orders for more than a year. Ever since he angrily resigned from his position as Hand of the King and returned to Westerlands, he had never had any contact with Red Keep again.
Now Lord Tywin has finally changed his mind and responded to the king's call?
Alliser thought, Crown Prince Rhaegar died in battle, and most of the troops loyal to the royal family were wiped out, but at this juncture Warden of the West "suddenly woke up" and came to "King Qin" with tens of thousands of troops?
This timing is too strange.
But he was just a gatekeeper. He couldn't even talk to Aerys II personally, let alone the affairs between the king and the duke, so he immediately replied, "Sir Lord Tywin, please be patient. I have sent people to Red Keep. As soon as the king's order arrives, I will naturally let you into the city."
His attitude was very respectful, but what he meant was that he refused to open the door now.
Tywin's eyes turned cold and he didn't say anything more. He felt a strange sense of foreboding in his heart.
He once again took a deep look at this Alliser Thorne who dared to block them from the door, as if he wanted to keep his face in his heart, turn his horse's head, and return to the Westerlands army.
News of the confrontation outside Lion Gate was quickly transmitted to Red Keep by Gold Cloaks.
The atmosphere in the throne room was tense. Aerys was sitting crookedly on the cold Iron Throne. His silver-white hair explained what it meant to be messy, and his muddy purple eyes were full of irritation.
The shadow of Prince Rhaegar's death in battle and the defeat of the king's army has not yet been dispelled. After the queen and her son left, they seemed to have taken away his last bit of humanity and his last glimmer of clarity.
The arrival of the Tywin army made his already cranky mind even more paranoid. His fingers unconsciously fingered the armrests on both sides of the throne, which were the only places on the Iron Throne that were not sharp.
Aerys II, who has fallen into a state of dementia again, yells at his important ministers every day, "Aren't you usually very talkative? Why are you mute now?! Tell me, do you want to let the lion from the west enter the city?"
The Minister of Intelligence was not absent again today. He coughed, put on an anxious look on his face, and went out to admonish. "Your Majesty! You must not let the Westerlands army enter the city! Lord Tywin ignore your order. It lasted for a year, and he resigned from Hand of the King because of personal grudges. Now that the royal family is in crisis, he has led an army to King's Landing. Who can guarantee that he has no agenda?"
I don't know what a good day it is today. The head alchemist who just became Hand of the King is here, the bald eunuch who often disappears and disappears is here, and Grand Maester who "made great achievements" by diagnosing the queen's pregnancy is also here.
"What nonsense!"
Pycelle Grand Maester used to look old, but this time he seemed very energetic. He retorted from the other side of the throne, "Lord Tywin has served as Seven Kingdoms Hand of the King for many years, and his governance ability during his tenure is obvious to all!
When I worked with him back then, I knew how loyal he was to the kingdom and the king. Now that he is leading his troops here, he is clearly thinking about his old friendship and wants to help His Majesty tide over the difficulties. How could he have ulterior motives?
Varys, now, are you still making trouble in front of the king and making alarmist remarks?"
Varys is also very powerful in combat. He suddenly turned his head and looked at Pycelle with a smile, "Loyal? If he is loyal, why has he refused to respond to His Majesty's call for a year? Why did he choose to come when King's Landing was at his weakest?"
"It is precisely because the capital is empty that Duke Casterly Rock needs his full help! Lord Tywin has a broad mind, so how can he ignore the safety of the kingdom out of personal grudges?"
Pycelle refused to give in, and his tone was somewhat deliberately excited.
"He and His Majesty were good friends back then, and now it is an opportunity for the two families to reconcile. Varys Sir, you are questioning this, are you trying to sow discord between Your Majesty and the Duke, and delay the opportunity to fight against the enemy?"
You spy!
I think you are a spy!
The two of them were going back and forth, arguing endlessly.
The current Hand of the King Rossart narrowed his eyes and said nothing. Except for the matter of the Alchemists' Guild and Wildfire, he did not want to participate in any dispute in the throne room.
Aerys II was sitting on the throne, his brain was confused, he looked at the two people in the dispute in confusion, and muttered something =#
"Loyalty--betrayal--loyalty·honesty·----betrayal----"
The news of Wang Jun's defeat and the good news of Leila's pregnancy seemed to have exhausted all his remaining energy.
He has long lost the rationality and motivation to judge right from wrong. The only thing he can distinguish may be "whose words are more pleasing to the ear."
Pycelle, who has held the position of "Grand Maester" for many years, and whose working experience is far longer than that of the bald eunuch, obviously knows this well. Seeing that the king's expression was relaxed, he quickly slowed down his tone and said more pleasantly, "Your Majesty, now the rebels Going south, the defense of the royal capital was empty, and the garrison in the city was indeed difficult to withstand. On this occasion of crisis, Lord Tywin repented, and came here to apologize to his king. Warden of the West had tens of thousands of soldiers under his command!
If they are allowed to enter the city, it will not only strengthen the defense, but also demonstrate your majesty's magnanimity and let other lords see your majesty's trust in the old ministers--this way. Why worry that no one will come to Qinwang?
Not only is the city well-defended, but it can also join forces with Westerlands ministers to conquer rebellion----"
Varys wants to argue again: "It's really ridiculous----"
"That's enough."
The old king suddenly slapped the handrail, interrupting the fight between the two, and said in a hoarse voice with a hint of expectation, "Pycelle is right - since Tywin is here, give him a chance to serve! Send my order to Alliser Thorne to open Lion Gate and let the Westerlands army enter the city."
Varys was stunned and stepped aside slumped. He could not continue to fight unless he also wanted to taste Wildfire.
The order was quickly passed to Lion Gate's tower through Red Keep's chamberlain.
After receiving the order, Alliser Thorne frowned, and the suspicion in his heart became more and more serious, but he did not dare to disobey the king's order. He could only order, "The king has ordered, open Lion Gate and welcome Lord Tywin into the city."
The heavy city gate slowly opened, and the sunlight filtered through the cracks in the door and spread on the open space behind the city gate.
Tywin·Lannister rode his famous horse and led 12,000 Westerlands soldiers into the undefended royal capital.
He knew that Aerys personally opened the door to death----
It's almost time (Westerlands's march route is red, Starpike's cavalry route is black):