Under the instigation of Baelish, the attitude of the Vale lords has obviously changed.
They gradually agreed, "Sir Tyrion, we can swear allegiance to House Stark."
Tyrion looked happy, "How many troops can you send?"
The lords totaled it up and said, "About 20,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry."
Tyrion couldn't help but become alert. It wasn't that the number was too small, but that it was too much. It made it difficult for him not to suspect that the Vale lords had other plans.
Vale's total strength is only 30,000 to 40,000. Tyrion originally thought that half of their total strength would be the limit, but they didn't expect it to be more than half of their strength?
He didn't believe that the Vale lords would suddenly find their conscience and want to make selfless sacrifices.
"What about the conditions? What do you want?"
With a smile on his face, Baelish said, "Sir Tyrion, we hope that His Majesty Luke can marry Princess Daenerys to Duke Robert·Arryn."
What does Daenerys·Targaryen represent? It is the inheritance right of Iron Throne and the authority to drive Dragon.
Tyrion joked, "Sir Baelish, I think you should talk to His Majesty Luke personally. I believe he will give you a satisfactory answer."
The murderous intent in his tone was not concealed at all.
Baelish waved his hands again and again, "Tyrion sir, you misunderstood, this is not my idea. My idea is to let Arya·Stark marry Robert·Arryn Duke is loyal to House Stark through marriage. Some people want Princess Daenerys, so let them go to His Majesty Luke. I don't want to lose my life because of other people's greed."
Tyrion said, "I have no right to decide the engagement of Princess Arya..."
Baelish interrupted Tyrion, "Sir, I vaguely remember that when King's Landing served as agent Hand of the King, you married Princess Myrcella to Dorne. Why did you have this right at that time, but no longer have it now?"
Tyrion looked at Baelish calmly, "His Majesty Luke has great strength. He is not Joffrey. There is no need to marry his sister in exchange for the support of the lord. Is Sir Baelish satisfied with this answer?"
Moreover, he is the uncle of Myrcella·Baila Theon. It was this identity that gave him the right to marry Myrcella to Dorne, and it was not Hand of the King's authority.
Baelish smiled and said, "Sir Tyrion, this engagement is very important to the North and Vale. I hope you can take it seriously."
Tyrion sarcastically said, "Could it be that if His Majesty does not agree to this engagement, you will withdraw your troops from the battlefield? Or will you defect on the battlefield?"
Baelish sat next to Robert·Arryn, "Sir Tyrion, there must be a reason for wanting Vale people to fight for King in the North, right?"
Tyrion said, "I will mention this matter to His Majesty. But before that, you must swear allegiance to His Majesty Luke and send troops to attack Crownlands with us."
"No!" John Royce Earl stood up and objected loudly.
"Yes." Baelish said almost at the same time as him, but their attitudes were different. Baelish agreed to Tyrion's proposal on behalf of Vale.
Tyrion slowly glanced at each Vale lord, "We will stay at Trident for ten days. If after ten days, Robert·Arryn If Duke did not come to the military tent to swear an oath to His Majesty Luke, it will be regarded as your rejection. We will take the lead in attacking Bloody Gate and declare war on Vale."
After saying this, he turned around indifferently and left the hall with Barristan.
Two Giants followed closely behind, and they went downstairs and left together with Tyrion.
After Tyrion left, Baelish said, "Everyone, if you have a way to defeat Dragon, I would also like to start a war with the North."
Vale The lords were silent, and they all looked around with their own concerns.
Ten days later.
Robert·Arryn, accompanied by Petyr·Baelish, came to the the North military camp beside Trident.
The Vale lords did not follow. They all returned to their respective castles and mobilized their troops. After so many days of back and forth discussions, they finally compromised. After all, no one wanted to face Dragon's Dragonfire.
Tyrion arranged two new camps for Baelish, Robert·Arryn and others, "It will take some time for your Majesty to return to the military camp. Please wait patiently for a few days, Duke Robert and Sir Baelish."
Baelish thanked him repeatedly, but he was not in a hurry. He could just take this opportunity to observe the specific situation of the North's army.
Another ten days have passed.
Most of the Vale lords led their troops to station outside Bloody Gate, and slowly gathered nearly 20,000 troops.
Baelish couldn't sit still anymore and went to look for Tyrion again, "Lord Hand, where has your majesty gone? Vale's army is about to be assembled. We can't keep waiting, can we?"
Tyrion put down the letter in his hand, "Your Majesty will arrive at the military tent tomorrow, but... Sir Baelish, you should return to the Eyrie as soon as possible. Your Majesty will not be able to let go of your betrayal of Duke Eddard and his death for a long time. I am worried that... His Majesty will directly draw his sword to kill after seeing you."
Baelish's expression was stiff, "Tyrion is such a good trick, are you going to kick me out so soon?"
Tyrion did not deny it, "For the sake of the friendship between the two countries, you cannot die in the the North military camp... I have sent people to ask Yon Royce Earl to come to the the North military camp to take care of Duke Robert Arryn."
Baelish bent down and thanked, "Then I would like to thank Mr. Tyrion for your life-saving grace."
"No need. I recognize your talent. As long as you continue to settle down, Small Council will also have a chair from you in the future." Tyrion used a blank check to deal with Baelish.
Baelish left the camp angrily, taking away all his confidants, leaving bachelors Robert·Arryn and Colemon behind in the camp.
On the way back to the Eyrie.
The confidant said quietly to Baelish: "Sir, the letter has been delivered."
Baelish's mood improved instantly and he said with a smile, "Very good. Has the Queen Mother received a reply?"
"No, the Queen Mother just read the letter and then burned the paper. She didn't ask us to send a message or reply." The confidant replied with some disappointment.
Baelish knew what the Queen Mother was thinking, "Don't worry. When the coalition forces of the North and Vale move south, the Queen Mother will naturally accept my proposal."
The confidant asked curiously, "Sir, now that Robert·Arryn is no longer in our hands, and without this bargaining chip, how can you make the Vale army left behind obey?"
Baelish glanced at the confidant beside him, "Have you forgotten what I told you? People who know so many secrets often die very early."
The confidant nodded timidly, no longer curious.
Baelish casually called someone's nickname and hummed cunningly, "Little Robin's life is in my hands. If he dies on the way to the southern expedition, will the alliance between the North and Vale still be so strong?"