This method allows his Demon Dragon army to have a utilization efficiency that far exceeds that of ordinary dragon groups.
If a dragon can only be used for war, it will spend most of its time consuming food without producing anything; but if a dragon can be used for carrying, digging, smelting, and construction, then it changes from a pure consumable to a production unit capable of creating value.
In fact, Laena came to Free Cities to travel this time and came to Valyria city with a mission.
The first is to estimate the current strength and territory of Redd. The second is to understand the situation of Valyrian Peninsula.
After all, this peninsula is a treasure waiting to be discovered.
After the apocalyptic disaster, this place became a desert, and no one thought about occupying it.
The merchants of Free Cities once organized expeditions, and the nobles of Westeros also sent navigators. They all tried to find a route that could safely enter Valyrian Peninsula and gain wealth from it.
But they all failed, and everyone who set foot on this land died.
Some people died from the curse, some died from the volcano, some died from the creatures parasitized by Cursed Power, and some died from the collapse of the underground passage.
Originally, many people thought Redd was whimsical and were even waiting to see his jokes.
Many of them hope that Redd will die in Valyrian Peninsula.
But the reality exceeded everyone's expectations.
Redd successfully opened up a coastal route across the Smoking Sea, opened up the sea channel between Valyrian Peninsula and Free Cities, and successfully occupied Valyrian Peninsula, and even began to rebuild the city of Valyria.
Rhaenyra persuaded her several times and her mother Rhaenys agreed, so she decided to take a trip.
Although she didn't want to get involved, she could only compromise for the sake of her mother and family.
Because she is not stupid, she knows very well that the source of pressure behind this is not only Princess Rhaenyra, but also the king and many noble ministers.
Because their greed was aroused.
There are so many things buried in this peninsula, and each one of them is enough to drive people crazy.
Whether it is the manufacturing technology of Demon Dragon or Valyrian steel, or the precious ores buried underground, or the ancient magic and dragon training skills once mastered by Valyrians, they are enough to make any noble fight for their head.
It's just that they are all afraid of Redd, and they don't dare to go against Redd or compete with each other.
Because Maegor, who was once called a cruel tyrant, was considered kind-hearted in front of Redd.
The pictures Laena saw while traveling to Free Cities continued to impact her cognition.
The corpses of nobles were hung all over the city, and those who dared to resist were either executed or made into slaves.
She learned that many Free Cities nobles were directly implicated by Redd, and no one was spared. Such cruel methods made many people tremble.
So even though we knew that there were huge benefits on this peninsula, we still stopped because of fear.
Laena stood in the underground passage Dragonpit, looking at the Demon Dragon who were working, and superimposed this information with the scene she saw in Free Cities,
A more complete assessment was formed - Redd's strength expanded too quickly. He had already conquered half of Essos, and was squeezing those conquered lands in an extremely cruel way.
Under his rule, the people of Free Cities endured unprecedented tax burdens and labor.
In her understanding, this kind of rule cannot last long.
But she also knows that this judgment is only a long-term expectation. In the short term, no force can challenge Redd's military power.
He owns King Ghidorah, Ehm and hundreds of Demon Dragon. His fleet controls the route from the Narrow Sea to the Smoking Sea. His army captures a large number of slaves from Dothraki to supplement the labor force.
The combination of these powers makes him the most powerful military presence on Essos.
All the families of Westeros combined are not enough to stand up to the Demon Dragon army.
When Laena stayed in Valyria City until the evening of the second day, she asked the question she wanted to ask most after seeing all this.
She stood on a high ground on the edge of the ruins. The setting sun slanted down from the direction of the crater in the distance, dyeing the stone walls and wooden frames under construction a warm orange-red color.
Her long white dress swayed gently in the evening breeze, and her long white hair was blown behind her shoulders, revealing her entire face.
Her eyes fell on Demon Dragon who were carrying stones in the distance, and then turned to Redd: "Are you planning to rebuild Valyrian Freehold?"
There was three parts doubt and seven parts certainty in her tone.
What she wondered was whether there would be any deviation in this judgment, but what she was sure of was that the evidence she had seen was enough to support this judgment.
Redd did not hesitate when he heard this question, nor did he pretend not to understand. He said frankly, "I really want to build a kingdom that is unique to me here."
His tone was calm and certain, as if he was talking about something that had been thought out and was being implemented.
Laena was not surprised or surprised by this answer, but rather relieved.
At least the other party didn't use ambiguous words to deal with her.
She then asked, "Then will you still support your wife Rhaenyra?" The tone of her words was a little low, even a little cautious.
The reason why she decided to ask now was related to her character.
She was not a wealthy person, and she was not very good at suppressing her inner thoughts. When she thought of it, she asked directly.
Redd looked at Laena's purple eyes, showed a meaningful smile and asked back, "Do you want to ask this question, or does my good wife Princess Rhaenyra want to ask it?"
It is obvious that he has not returned to Dragonstone for a long time, and has put all his energy on Valyria city.
Mesalia followed his request and, except for providing some information and personal suggestions, Rhaenyra was not allowed to interfere in any affairs on Dragonstone.
Apart from being able to return to live in Dragonstone, Rhaenyra cannot control anything on the island, whether it is a soldier or a coin.
The few Demon Dragon left in Dragonstone are even more unnecessary to think about.
Even their children would not allow Rhaenyra to take a step out of Dragonstone.
Rhaenyra rejected his proposal several times, which made him give up hope in this woman Rhaenyra.
I already thought about waiting for her to die and then go back and clean up the mess.
Laena said, "That's what I want to ask, and it's also what Rhaenyra wants to ask." The words were very direct and calm.
Redd saw that the other party was so honest, and he did not hide his inner thoughts and said bluntly, "Rhaenyra's character is not suitable for being a king.
It would be best if she succeeds smoothly, but I don't mind it anymore. When the time comes, I will do it according to my own ideas."
When Laena heard these words, Redd's attitude was already clear.