After Mrs. Anya mocked Hunter Earl for avoiding the war, she then shared the news she brought from the east. "----As for Old Anchor, the Marco family obviously cannot let go of their business experience with Gulltown. Marco Earl has already expressed his intention to support Marco Lord Grafton."
The lords were in a bit of an uproar after hearing this. They did not expect that one of the three major families on the east side of Vale of Arryn would do nothing, and the other would simply surrender to the enemy and stand in Gulltown's camp.
"What about House Corbray of Heart's Home?" The questioner was John Royce Earl, who was tall, had thick hands and gray eyes.
This time, the tourney enthusiasts from Runestone brought a full two thousand soldiers to his duke. If a war broke out on the peninsula, he could increase his troops nearby.
"I wrote to ask for Corbray Earl's opinion. Old Earl seems to be very ill and has no intention of letting his son lead troops." Redfort Earl, who is short in stature, seems to be very ill. Horton·Redfort, with his neatly trimmed beard, answered Runestone Earl's questions in a soft voice.
The Redfort family of Redfort has been guarding the southern ridge of Vale of Arryn for generations. Together with Royce of Runestone and Tampaton of Ninestars, they are all old nobles of Vale with First Men blood.
Hearing that Corbray, who once held the title of "King of the Fingers", did not take sides, many people in the hall let out a sigh of relief. Among them, Jon and Lindley Earl from Snakewood had the most exaggerated movements.
Among the people present, no one seemed to care about the attitude of the Northern Biting Bay. Three Sisters became a little transparent in Vale.
Mrs. Wickley of Wickenden attended the meeting instead of Wickenden Earl who was lying on the hospital bed. With the beginning of war, the lords of Vale seemed to have begun to fall ill collectively.
Mrs. Weakley, who had been keeping a low profile before, now spoke up, "So, we only need to deal with Gulltown plus Old Anchor?"
This lady had never fought in a war and did not understand military matters. As House Grafton's nearest neighbor, John Royce Earl, explained to her, "Madam, the point is that Gulltown has a large population. If they are united together, plus Gulltown's fleet and mercenaries, they can recruit at least 10,000 people."
"Yes, if we can't attack for a long time and win quickly, I'm afraid those who are still waiting and watching will join Iron Throne's command - I think it's better not to use troops yet and focus on negotiations." Beneda Belmore said loudly with a pear-shaped belly.
There were many echoing voices in the venue immediately.
Although many lords came with troops to attend the meeting, in their hearts they still had doubts about whether the war would actually begin.
Seeing that the momentum was not right, Duke Jon, who had been quietly watching and letting them play their part, spoke up, "Every lord has arrived, how many troops are there Gates of the Moon now?"
As the duke heir to half of the host, Steward Dennis was well prepared. When the duke asked, he immediately replied, "Including the thousands of canyon knights and their cavalry attendants who have gathered here, as well as the levies of your lords, Gates of the Moon's strength now reaches eighteen thousand."
Everyone present thought that now that the valley is divided, it is indeed a lot to be able to gather 18,000 people in a short period of time. Vale----Mainly because Vale of Arryn has a high proportion of cavalry, which has a huge advantage in field operations, making it slightly difficult to attack the city.
As long as Gulltown recruits troops aggressively and chooses to hide behind the city wall and focus on defense, it will be very difficult for everyone. If the strong generals are not attacked first, the war is likely to reach a stalemate.
Duke Jon also seemed to be aware of this. In order to unite the war-fearing lords in the hall, he began to prepare to amplify his attack. "The madness and cruelty of the tyrant Aerys II, Westeros is visible to all in the land! A duke has already fallen in the throne room without honor - now the dead are the North's Winterfell father and son, who will be next?"
Ignoring the whispers below, the Duke spoke loudly, "The demented king who slaughtered the dukes of a realm at will and the criminal prince who kidnapped noble girls willfully. Do the nobles of the kingdom still fear, look up to others, and kowtow before such people and such thrones?"
The whispers gradually grew louder. As representatives of the aristocratic class in various places, it was really difficult for these lords to endure Mad King's unruly taking of life and death0
Duke Jon saw the opportunity and pushed his adopted son Robert to him at the right time and unleashed his ultimate move. "Storm's End Duke Robert·Baila Theon The blood of the Wang family also flows through my body! I, Jon of House Arryn, hereby recommend -Robert·Baila Theon to become the new master of Iron Throne!"
The Duke's moves were so violent, and unexpectedly all the lords were stunned.
What merits the greatest credit?
Encourage Jin to Conglong and rescue King Qin.
Silently reciting the standard answer in his mind, "Vale's darling" Dennis Arryn, who had been told by the Duke in advance, was the first to pull out his sword before anyone could react, and raised it high, grabbing Robert's "first time": "Overthrow the tyrant's rule! Robert·Baila Theon Long live the first king!"
Eddard on the side was stunned, and immediately reacted, imitating the behavior of the manager Gates of the Moon, drawing his sword and shouting, "Robert·Baila Theon Long live the first king!"
Then came Duke Jon·Arryn, and then everyone in the hall below.
"Robert·Baila Theon Long live King I!
The Westeros version of "Martial King" Robert really became the "big brother" at this time. In his excitement, he almost shouted "Enter King's Landing and win the bird position!"
He has long wanted war!
The atmosphere inside Gates of the Moon became lively.
King's Landing Red Keep the next day had another different atmosphere.
The Targaryen royal family, which prides itself on its "true dragon bloodline", is the last descendant of the Old Valyria Dragon King.
Starting from Aegon I, House Targaryen conquered almost all of Westeros and established a great dynasty with the most vast territory and the most powerful power in the history of the Western Continent.
Yes, the control power of ruling "the world" together with many great nobles is already the greatest in the history of Westeros.
In the past nearly three centuries, a total of seventeen Targaryen kings have ruled.
Among these kings, Aerys II is the seventeenth one, and the one who can compete for the "craziest ranking".
Some people say that madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin.
And every time a Targaryen is born, the gods throw the coin into the air and let the whole world watch its landing with bated breath to see which side is thrown.
If you look at the Targaryen family's genealogy, you will find that this family has all kinds of monsters and monsters:
Violent maniacs, cowards, nerds, religious fanatics, drunkards, psychopaths, scum----
At the same time, there are also wise men, knights, saints, sages, knights, great men, and great politicians.
Some people have the above advantages, and some people have a combination of those bad qualities.
When the news that the so-called "Baila Theon I" became king reached the palace, the Mad King, who was already reborn and famous in the mainland, laughed and had a big appetite.
"Everything House Baratheon has is given by Targaryen."
Aerys was tearing and chewing half of the roasted chicken for lunch while laughing at the rebels who overestimated their own capabilities, "Isn't it that Aegon the Conqueror took care of his illegitimate brother and single-handedly promoted that bastard Orys Baila Theon during the War of Conquest period?"
Down the steps.
Master of Laws Simon·House Staunton and Master of Coin also learned the shocking news that "Vale is the king" Cole Dun and Chessed were silent, not daring to say a word. They just stood there honestly, listening to their King disdainfully belittling his enemy. "What shall we do to Vale's Arryn? What shall we do to Lannister? What shall we do to Stark?"
The conqueror forgave their hostile offenses and generously preserved the families' respective territories--while he could have killed the falcons, lions, and wolves all like ants!
Two hundred and eighty years later, for Aegon I's favor, Baila Theon----and the ugly lackeys around him who shouted and cheered, all they did was betrayal?!"
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