Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 164: Listen to the instructions but not the announcement

The valley is unified.

With Eagle's Nest as the center, the new policy is in full swing.

From the lowest-level farmers harvesting in autumn to the entire valley preparing firewood for the winter.

Government decrees were passed down one after another.

Yimon bit the pen and formulated a development direction that would be beneficial to his rule.

Three most important ones:

1. All vassal nobles under your command must appoint a second son, nephew, or illegitimate son of their family who has been promoted to knight to join the army to expand the number of second sons.

It can both strengthen the Second Sons Group and prepare for future aggressive wars.

It is also about handing over hostages to show loyalty.

2. Expand the intelligence organization maintained by "Black Swan" Johanna.

This group of intelligence organizations has outstanding capabilities, including but not limited to gathering intelligence, smuggling, assassination, trade...

On the surface, a Black Rose Market was established in the Vale of Arryn to open up business between the Vale of Arryn and Rivertown.

Secretly place people in every castle of the valley nobles to monitor the family's every move.

The subsequent plan is to conduct maritime trade through the convenience of Seagull Town.

Such as Braavos, Pentos, and the Kingdom of Three Women on the other side of the Strait...

If you have money, you will never lack information.

3. Establish a navy.

Using Seagull Town as a springboard, a navy that can be used to support possible future wars of aggression will be formed.

The Free Fortress Empire conquered the eastern part of Essos with giant dragons that dominated the sky and a navy that traversed the seas.

"The Shet family left behind a castle and half of the shops and land, which is enough to support the initial investment."

Aemon racked his brains.

No matter which plan is chosen, the only port in the valley cannot be avoided.

——Seagull Town
There were originally four noble families in Seagull Town.

The Shet family of Seagull Tower and the Arryn family of Seagull Town are just wealthy knight families with limited assets.

The Shet family of Seagull Town has a long history and left behind many industries after its demise.

Three large cargo ships and seven medium-sized warships.

Thank you, generous Mr. Ba Jin!

As the lord of Seagull Town, the Grafson family's assets are ten times the total of the three families.

Eight large cargo ships, five medium cargo ships, and fourteen medium warships.

Aemon requisitioned ten medium-sized warships.

Including the large cargo ship named "Prince Eamon" given by the Grafson family in the early years, and the large cargo ship named "Miss Lannar" given by my father-in-law Sea Snake.

Aemon has a total of five large cargo ships and seventeen medium-sized warships under his command.

Whether it is maritime trade or building a navy, it is necessary to accumulate start-up capital.

"That's pretty much it."

Aemon's brow relaxed.

Once we overcome the difficulties, we can implement the valley’s first five-year plan.

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door, and Jen Sifu pushed it open cautiously.

"What's the matter?"

Aemon wondered.

"Madam Jenny is informing you that Earl Orion and many noble lords are waiting for your instructions in the hall."

Jane Sifu seemed a little reserved, holding her thick floral waistcoat with both hands.

"Come here."

Aemon stood up and cleaned up.

Since the beginning of the year, some people have predicted that this year will be a winter.

The weather turned cooler, and the Eagle's Nest was as cold as a cellar.

Jenny plans to move to the Gates of the Moon at the foot of the mountain to spend the winter.

The armies of the valley nobles are still stationed in front of the Bloody Gate, waiting for forgiveness from him, the King of the Valley.

"Your Majesty, you should have more clothes."

Jen Sifu whispered.

"What did you call me?"

Aemon looked surprised.

Jansif stole a glance and said, "You are the King of the Valley, you should be called Your Majesty."

“Who else calls me that?”

Aemon asked.

"I'm getting used to it as quickly as possible."

Jen Sifu lowered her head embarrassedly.

Aemon thought for a moment and smiled, "I'm glad you have this habit."

To declare himself the King of the Valley was equivalent to ruling independently from the Seven Kingdoms.

You can also call him Your Majesty.

The fact that he could hear this title meant that the nobles in the valley below all hoped that he would insist on being king.

It's about interests.

After all, their status did not change when they were loyal to a prince or a duke.

Not only is he constrained by the Iron Throne, but he also has an extra ancestor above his head.

And by swearing allegiance to a King of the Vale, at least they no longer have to worry about the Iron Throne.

Just like a crown territory, it belongs directly to one ruler.

Being praised, Zhan Sifu's eyebrows curved: "Your Majesty, I will tailor a set of clothes for you."

"We'll talk about it tonight."

Aemon has to go out again.

"Oh~"

Jensfu hung her head.

Yimeng glanced at her and thought for a while before saying, "After a while, you will go back to Runestone City to take care of your mother."

Jen Sifu's eyes were confused.

"Wait until the valley is stable, if you don't mind."

Aemon glanced at the dragon bone whistle on the snow-white neck and said simply: "I am willing to marry you."

The people in the valley are too stubborn.

Marrying Jenny gained legitimacy, but it was not enough to win the approval of all the nobles in the valley.

The Redfords of Redbase are one of the oldest families in the valley.

Jane Sifu has a good personality and strong abilities.

Aemon decided to follow his mother's strict choice and marry her to satisfy the people of the valley.

"real!?"

Jen Sifu's eyes widened.

"Of course, I never lie."

Yimeng lied without thinking, and said seriously: "As long as you don't feel wronged."

Forced into the harem~
It's not about lust, nor is it about arranging a marriage. I simply want to give a good girl a home.

"Uh-huh."

Jen Sifu nodded vigorously and patted her chest: "I am willing to take care of you and Madam Leia."

Her goal is to become a princess.

Shou Deyun Kai see Yueming.

The wife of the King of the Valley should be called the Queen.

"Then it's settled."

Aemon was equally pleased.

A perfect political marriage.

Although I felt a little sorry for Jane Sifu, her wish was fulfilled.

Under the starry eyes of Jansif, Aemon headed for the hall.

The newly-minted territory was waiting for him to do whatever he wanted.

When the news gets back to King's Landing, my uncle will probably be furious.

You have to prepare early.

In one word: steady!
……

November, mid-month.

King's Landing.

The sea breeze blows and the temperature drops day by day.

There are fewer people on the streets and alleys, and everyone is at home preparing winter necessities.

Only the most prosperous Silk Street sells a kind of firewood called honeycomb coal.

Many nobles paid for it and ordered coal-fired stoves at the same time.

Red Fort.

An emergency imperial meeting was held.

Parliament Hall.

Viserys sat in the main seat, holding a small, exquisite, round hand warmer in his hand.

Rhaenyra, wearing a thick black dress, added some dry wood to the fireplace.

Turning around, he was holding a small hand warmer covered with a cloth bag in his hand.

"Princess, is that a new thing from Silk Street in your hand?"

Tailan took a deep breath and rubbed his hands, his eyes lit up when he saw the hand warmer.

It can be valuable!
Business acumen from the Lannister family.

Rhaenyra sat down and was about to answer.

"That brat sent it."

Viserys answered first, expressionless.

Tailan looked away angrily.

This royal meeting was aimed at Aemon.

The rest of the people arrived one after another.

Prime Minister Leonor looked heavy-hearted and spoke first: "Your Majesty, more than 2,000 people died in the Ash War half a month ago."

The Battle of Ashes is the Battle of Riverdale Road.

It got its name because the battlefield within a one-kilometer radius was burned to ashes and the ground was littered with charred corpses.

Viserys gritted his teeth when he heard this.

He had already reminded his nephew, but the other party obviously didn't listen.

"So many people died, and the Seven Kingdoms were shocked."

Otto shook his head and sighed.

He didn't need to exaggerate, as his brother, Lord Hubert Hightower, had cursed Aemon harshly in his letter.

Earl Hobart is not young and holds an important position in the River Bend.

Before the centenarian king Jaehaerys decided to convene the 101st Great Council, he asked two people how to resolve the issue of succession.

One is his son who is far away in the Citadel, Dr. Vaegon the Dragonless.

The other is Earl Hubert.

Viserys said in a deep voice: "Isn't that the rumor I heard more than that?"

Otto was silent.

The ministers in the royal court looked at each other, and no one wanted to anger the king.

Viserys grew even angrier at the sight.

After a while.

Leonor and Otto looked at each other and stood up. "Your Majesty, the nobles of the Vale have bent the knee to Prince Aemon, and Lady Jeyne of the Eyrie has publicly announced that the two are an engaged couple."

"Prince Aemon even changed his personal flag."

The fat prime minister was so excited that his face kept shaking.

"That's right!"

Otto immediately added: "Aemon proclaimed himself the King of the Vale, and he guards the east of the Eyrie and calls himself the Protector of the Valley."

"I heard from the people of the Vale that he allowed his vassals to call him Your Majesty."

Old man Lin Man's forehead was sweating as he listened, and he muttered, "Another Damon."

He is worthy of being Prince Aemon who has been spoiled since childhood.

The messes he made were bigger than each other.

"Aemon!" Viserys said through gritted teeth.

"I heard that privately, the nobles of the valley call him the Young Dragon King."

Grand Secretary Melos took advantage of the opportunity.

boom!
Viserys slammed the table and stood up, unable to control his rage: "Damn Young Dragon, he's just a little Daemon!"

I trust him so much.

He actually responded like this.

"Father, there may be a misunderstanding."

Rhaenyra was in a daze.

She was also confused.

What did the Prime Minister just say?
Jenny voluntarily gave up her position to Eamonn and announced to the public that they were not married.

Rhaenyra's pig brain is overloaded.

"No misunderstanding!"

Viserys was furious. "He betrayed our trust. He is a complete liar."

At this moment he was shocked and scared.

The nephew usurped the valley and integrated the valley nobles through marriage.

This is definitely the most dangerous situation.

Rainier lowered her eyes, unable to believe that her lonely cousin Jenny would seduce her man.

Noticed the change in my daughter's mood.

Viserys gritted his teeth and made up his mind: "Lyonor, gather an army. I will go to the Eyrie and punish Aemon myself."

After saying that, he stood up angrily.

"Your Majesty, please do not be impulsive."

Leonor was shocked.

"I don't believe that boy dares to hurt me."

Viserys was angry but not angry to his head.

After so many years of training my nephew, the time has finally come to reap the rewards.

How can we just leave it alone?

"His Majesty!"

Otto stepped forward and blocked their way.

Viserys stared at him, his eyes examining.

"Forgive me, Your Majesty. But you are not allowed to go."

Otto said solemnly, "It's too dangerous. Aemon is young and reckless. Let me go to the Eyrie in your place."

Viserys hesitated.

Being a suspicious person by nature, he was indeed worried.

"Father, let me go."

Rhaenyra volunteered.

"You?" Viserys frowned.

Rhaenyra took a deep breath and said, "I'll go and ask for clarification myself."

Otto is not a good guy.

Letting him go to Eagle's Nest would only intensify the conflict.

Viserys hesitated for a moment, then looked at Otto: "Take the Kingsguard with you and proceed with caution."

The situation in the valley is unclear.

Between Otto and his daughter, he chose to ensure his daughter's safety.

Rhaenyra was furious.

"As ordered."

Otto said solemnly.

……

The imperial meeting ended.

As it was getting dark, Otto was summoned to the queen's bedroom.

By candlelight and the flame of the fireplace.

Allison packed her father's bags and put on his leather armor.

"You shouldn't go."

Suddenly, she said reluctantly.

Otto looked at his daughter's frowning brows and said arrogantly, "There is no one more suitable than me."

Prime Minister Leonor is not good at diplomacy, and Rainier is the crown princess.

Who else but him?

"I advise you not to do anything reckless, or you might end up being fed to a dragon."

Alison bowed her head in warning as she fastened her cape around him.

Given her father's character of not doing anything without a profit, he must be up to some evil plan.

"My duty is to summon him back to King's Landing and hand him over to the king for punishment."

"Better so."

Allison didn't look happy.

I dug out an old green backpack from the cupboard, put the things I had prepared in it, and hung it on my father's shoulder.

Otto looked around.

The stitching is poor, like the needlework my daughter did when she was a teenager.

"Take it with you."

Alison confessed.

Just then, Cole walked in.

"Good evening, Sir Criston."

Alison changed the subject.

"Your Majesty the Queen."

Cole asked hello and said:

"Sir Otto, I have prepared fifty strong soldiers, and Sir Harold and Sir Willy will also accompany us."

Otto remained calm, his eyes gleaming.

"Look after the Lord Chancellor, Sir Christon."

Allison lost interest and turned to pet the big red rabbit by the fireplace.

……

November, end of the month.

Gates of the Moon.

Outside the towering gate, Otto led the team.

Rumble!
The black iron gate slowly rose, and two teams of the Second Sons with high morale walked out.

Aemon, dressed in black, stood in the center of the crowd.

Behind him, three Rune Guards held their heads high.

Otto looked alert and breathed a sigh of relief.

After a long journey, I finally met the real owner.

"Welcome to the valley, Lord Otto."

Aemon smiled.

After a busy month, Junlin finally arrived.

Take a look around.

The team was led by Otto, followed by three Kingsguards including Harold and Cole, and fifty royal guards.

There was also a Grand Maester named Melos who shrank his neck.

It's quite a big deal~
Otto raised his head and began to speak: "Your occupation of the valley ends here. Confess your crime immediately, disband your army, and deny Lady Jenny's engagement."

?
Aemon tilted his head.

Are you stupid, or am I crazy.

Otto continued to speak: "Obey the command of King Viserys, leave the Eyrie and go to..."

"and many more."

Yimeng couldn't listen any longer: "Uncle called you here just to say these meaningless words?"

I'm about to rebel.

You want me to surrender just by saying a few words.

There's water in your brain.

Otto shouted: "The king is giving you a chance to atone for your sins."

Sir Harold behind him lowered his head helplessly.

The king should come in person, or even if it's just the princess herself.

Aemon rolled his eyes and wanted to turn around and leave.

He thought he was Damon and could gain the upper hand by making some threats in the name of his uncle.

"Aemon, you are just like your shameless father, both of you are evil and rebellious."

Otto accused fiercely.

"I advise you to watch your words."

Aemon's eyes turned cold.

As soon as the words fell, several cold rays flashed.

Robb and the other two drew their swords at the same time, pointing them at the guests who had offended their majesty.

next second.

Cole and others drew their weapons one after another, and the two sides were on the verge of a fight.

Otto's eyes changed slightly and his body tensed up.

"If you want to stay alive, don't move."

Aemon said in all seriousness: "I simply followed my great-grandfather's wishes and brought the Vale under Targaryen rule, completing in one fell swoop a feat that generations of people have striven for."

"That should be ruling, not usurping."

Otto spoke righteously.

"They want independence, and Jenny won't marry anyone but me, all to reduce sacrifice."

Aemon answered fluently.

Don’t worry about whether it’s right or not, just focus on the greater good first.

Otto snorted coldly, looked at the nobles of the valley behind the gate, and shouted: "What about you, noble lords of the valley, are you helping a young boy to commit treason?"

No one responded.

Aemon chuckled: "I am their king, and they are loyal to me."

One month of rule is enough to win the hearts of the people.

"You want to punish me, what did my uncle say?"

Aemon was still in the mood for a joke.

"The king has decreed that you must go to King's Landing to confess your crime!"

Otto growled.

"no!"

Aemon refused directly: "I still have many orders to issue. When I finish them, I will go to King's Landing."

"You intend to disobey the king's order?"

Otto's face was gloomy.

Cole and others behind him were ready for battle at any time.

Aemon didn't even look at them. He said calmly: "They call me the King of the Vale, but my loyalty remains to the Iron Throne."

"But I only obey the orders of the Iron Throne, not the arbitrary summons of my subordinates."

Otto's pupils suddenly shrank.

Listen to the tune but not the propaganda!
"Prince, the king and princess have a kinship with you, please obey their orders."

Harold stepped forward.

Aemon shook his head.

"you sure?"

Otto questioned.

Aemon took a few steps forward and held out his hands. "Are you here to arrest me? I'm right here."

He is the rightful king of the valley, with countless people following him.

There is absolutely no reason to back down.

Come if you have the guts.

(End of this chapter)