Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 375 Cleaning up the moths

"..."

Renilla rested her hand on her forehead, lost in a long, melancholy mood.

Entrusting the affairs of the kingdom to this greenhorn? How could they even think of doing that?

Imond = hothead

"Gentlemen, where were we?"

Imond's lips curled slightly, revealing his secret delight.

Finally! Finally, he got his chance!
As Prime Minister, Corliss stated calmly, "Boloss rebelled. What was the reason?"

"Of course it is..."

Barthemos was very radical and was about to launch an attack.

Imond waved his hand to interrupt: "Does it matter?"

Isn’t it important?

The ministers looked at each other, expressing their doubts about the second prince.

Imond toyed with the stone sphere that represented his identity and chuckled: "Someone has openly rebelled, and some noble vassals have responded. Instead of digging into the problem, you should send troops and supplies to me."

Bartimos was taken aback by what he heard.

In this small imperial council meeting, there were even more radical radicals than him.

Corliss glanced at him, then at the stunned Earl Thaddeus, remaining silent with an indifferent expression.

This is the attitude of the Imperial Council.

If someone rebels, we must fight them.

However, with the king and Prince Imon away, a group of ministers had no authority to launch a war beyond their authority.

The same goes for a prince.

Sensing something amiss, Imond frowned, rose, and walked to the standing sand table at the other end. He pulled up a red dragon banner and planted it behind the hills south of the Kingsguard, saying:

"Time is the key to victory. Give me an army of two thousand men, and I will ride the sheep thief to bombard Copper Gate City. Windbreak Fortress, without its gates, is no match for me."

They then took two red dragon flags and planted them on the hills south of the rainforest and on the north shore of the Dorn Sea.

“Send a message to the Clinton family at Eagle’s Nest, telling them to flank and surround Storm’s End.”

"The Swan family of Stonehelm is Lady Johanna's family. They sent a message to Earl Swan to hold back the allied forces in the southern Stormlands."

"Windbreak Fortress is isolated and helpless, like a turtle in a jar."

Imond was shrewd and explained his battle plan in great detail.

Rennya didn't understand war, but she had learned a lot from spending time with Imon. She realized the method was feasible, and her eyes flashed as she looked at the sea serpent questioningly.

Corliss looked serious and did not criticize him.

The strategic direction is correct.

There are two points: a sneak attack and the might of the dragon to occupy Bronze Gate Fortress, and winning over the Clinton family of Eagle's Nest Fortress to surround Storm's End Fortress.

As for the Sven family of Stonehelm, everyone knows that they are Johanna's maternal family.

Johanna also has a child who is more like a prince than a prince.

Royal orders will certainly be obeyed.

However, the real strategic significance of the Sven family was to delay the southern warlords and ensure that the Clinton family at Fort Hawthorne would not suffer a backyard fire.

The Prime Minister remained silent, but Battimos couldn't help but speak up: "If we can capture Bronze Gate Fortress, the rebellion will be quelled quickly."

Copper Gate Fortress is located in front of Windbreak Fortress and serves as a gateway to block enemies from the direction of the Royal Guard.

Its strategic significance and status to Storm's End is equivalent to that of Gold Tooth in the Westerlands, or Harrenhal, which is supported by the royal family.

Once this place is taken, there will be no more dangerous passes in the Stormlands.

House Baratheon surrendered immediately.

Upon hearing this, Renilla understood and unconsciously straightened her back a little.

Turning his head, he saw that Corliss had not yet spoken.

Her eyes flashed as she thought of the close relationship between the Valerian and Baratheon families.

It's unclear why Boros suddenly went mad and openly launched a rebellion.

But judging from Corliss's attitude, he was definitely unaware of it beforehand.

That's why they kept it hidden.

Another point is that the timing of Boros's rebellion is indeed too strange.

He launched a rebellion as soon as his father and Aemon left.

It was as if Aemon had severely humiliated him before leaving.

After much deliberation, Renilla decided to play it safe, but also keep a backup plan.

Having made up his mind, he raised his head and looked at Imond, whose eyes were burning with determination, and said, "I'll first allocate you 1,800 soldiers and all the necessary supplies to garrison at the edge of the Kingsguard."

Since it is a rebellion, there must be a pretext.

It will be reported back sooner or later.

When that time comes, Imon will send a letter, and then it will become clear how to fight.

Imond's eyes flashed, clearly dissatisfied with the so-called encampment. After a moment's thought, he smiled crookedly and said, "Alright, that's settled."

Once he leads his troops out of King's Landing, what he does next is entirely up to him.

baggage?

After capturing Tongmen Fortress, will we still lack supplies?

"Alright, then let's adjourn the meeting for now."

Renilla smiled slightly, and as everyone got up and walked out, she called out to them, "Lord Corliss, I have something to ask you privately."

……

Two days later.

The royal ship sailed into Blackwater Bay and gently docked at Dragonstone Island.

"Nothing unexpected happened, right?"

"It's alright, everything is fine."

Aemon jumped off the deck and briefly spoke with the old Maester Gladius who was there to greet him.

Since the mushroom trees were planted and formed a forest on the island, the magical fluctuations have increased exponentially, inevitably attracting some small creatures.

Boats frequently enter Blackwater Bay and are inexplicably struck on their hulls.

The Royal Navy's fleet frequently patrols, serving as a deterrent.

"Thank you, Seven Gods, for protecting Your Majesty and your safe return."

Scholar Gladius breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Amon chuckled, "You're not a follower of the Seven Gods."

Just a few quirky and eccentric people.

If they weren't also considered extraordinary species, able to contribute to the magical fluctuations of Blackwater Bay.

He had long ago ordered a large-scale manhunt.

After picking up the seasick Viserys, the group stepped onto the long, fog-shrouded stone steps and returned to the Stone Drum Tower near Longshan.

They all returned to Dragonstone, and the attempt to persuade people to tame dragons failed.

But I'm not afraid.

Imon smiled and helped his unsteady-footed uncle up.

Viserys felt dizzy, but he was clutching something tightly in his arms.

A gentle sea breeze blew by, bringing a cool sensation as it brushed against his face.

A corner of her sleeve fluttered, revealing a silver dragon egg.

Persuading the Dragon Tamer - Failure
He persuaded his family to take a dragon egg as a companion and attempt to hatch a baby dragon for the family—successfully.

"Huff, huff, huff, you're just torturing me." Viserys regained some of his energy, but was still panting heavily as he walked, and he still had to curse his heartless nephew.

Aemon just laughed it off, though he was kind of irritating.

Behind the two men, two soldiers from the Wang family carried carrying poles on their shoulders, with a black incubator-shaped dish hanging from it.

The dragon eggs were taken from the first fire peak.

First Fire Peak enjoys a natural geographical advantage, with the canyon sea to the north and south, the three women's kingdoms forming a barrier to the east, and the subjugated Dorne to the west.

With the "Bridge of Progress" blocking the way, Dorn poses no threat whatsoever.

It was transformed into the "First Targaryen Dragon Breeding Base".

However, a baby dragon breeding base does not mean that dragon eggs will be stored there.

To this day, the family has 24 dragons of all sizes, and more than 30 dragon eggs.

These dragon eggs were divided into three parts and placed in King's Landing's Dragon Lair, Dragonstone Island, and Lonely Mountain.

The silver dragon egg in Viserys's arms was newly laid by a dragon at the First Fire Peak.

When Aemon learned of this, he brought it back with him.

This also presented Viserys with a "coincidence" that he couldn't refuse.

"Can this dragon egg really hatch?"

Upon entering the Stone Drum Tower, Viserys took a breath and finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind.

He's already a grandfather.

"Fresh dragon eggs should be able to."

After thinking for a moment, Aemon gave a less-than-serious reply.

Viserys's face fell, and he waved his hand forcefully, chasing away his infuriating nephew.

Once everyone was gone, he carefully picked up the dragon egg and examined it closely.

"Guess who laid this dragon egg."

He asked the scholar from Gladius who was standing guard beside him.

Gladys: "Judging from the color of the dragon egg's shell, it's more likely to be either Silverwing or Sir Lannino's Sea Smoke."

Viserys laughed: "Haha, wrong. It's the egg of that pale gray wild dragon in the valley."

Even Imon never expected that the Cowardly Dragon was actually a female.

Gray Shadow: "Huh?"

……

The next day, the weather was fine.

Aemon took Viserys for a stroll around the Dragon Mountain area, ostensibly for exercise.

"..."

Viserys walked with a flushed face, physically exhausted but mentally relaxed.

Humans are inherently lazy.

Can't a king enjoy himself?

Anyway, the national treasury is full, so there are frequent banquets and martial arts competitions.

He eats until his belly is huge, and drinks heavily until he's completely drunk.

Taking a stroll out of the blue can be quite a novel experience.

"Didn't King's Landing write to you?"

As they walked, Viserys asked.

Imon waved his hand and calmly said, "It's alright, I've already replied to them."

This explains that Boros rebelled because he was enraged when his marriage proposal was rejected, and then Boros beat him up.

He also told Rhaenyra to consult the Sea Serpent and Amond about the war.

At present, King's Landing has four adult dragons that can be deployed.

If we can't beat them...

"It's alright, Dragonstone and King's Landing aren't that far apart."

Aemon was broad-minded, but his smile was forced and insincere.

The seven kingdoms are more stable than expected.

Wangling, Gudi, Hejiandi, Hewandi subway board.

These four realms are enough.

The rest of Dorne was embroiled in internal strife, the Westerlands dared not act rashly, and the North was isolated but loyal.

Moreover, there are the Three Kingdoms of Women and Valhalla outside.

With just a few moves, he could amaze the nobles of seven kingdoms.

"As long as you know what's going on."

Viserys sighed, but he was quite relieved.

Imon smiled, casually sweeping away the weeds with a stick, having a great time.

It's just a stormy area.

He deliberately hit Boros to provoke his idiot brain.

The centralization of power in the seven kingdoms was not done very well.

Like the Riverlands, the Stormlands are important locations that protect the royal domain.

The people of Baratheon are rebellious; it's best to replace them sooner rather than later.

To be honest, Boros alone isn't enough to fight.

Ideally, we could incite the Lannister and Dornish rebels in the Westerlands to join forces and wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Wouldn't it be good?

The Lannisters and Baratheons exist as a political compromise by Aegon the Conqueror in order to quickly complete the war of unification.

The gardener family of the Reach is wiped out, while Lanistre of the West survives.

The Gardener family was destroyed because the family had too many bloodlines; most of the nobles in the river bend were relatives, and without destroying them, it would be impossible to completely rule them.

The Lannisters escaped unscathed, partly because they had allies who would take their place, and partly because Casterly Rock was a strategically important and difficult city to conquer.

If it's too difficult to conquer, then subdue it.

Therefore, the Lannisters were able to continue ruling the Westerlands.

Not to mention stormy areas.

The last Storm King, Arjira Durendon, was killed in battle, and the nobles of Stormlands suffered heavy casualties.

At this time, Oris Baratheon married Algira's only daughter, and the Baratheon family fully inherited the political legacy of the Durendon family.

Only in stormy areas can one successfully submit.

But that was in the past.

From the reign of Jaehaerys, the Baratheon family has been a threat to the Targaryen family.

They'll work if you give them a reward, but they'll turn on you immediately if you don't.

A true reflection of the Baratheon family.

At that time, the seven kingdoms had just been unified, and two families existed.

At this point, the seven kingdoms were as stable as Mount Long, but they had gone from being pillars of the nation to parasites. It was time for them to undergo painful reform.

Viserys was unaware of these things and only believed that Boros's rebellion was due to stupidity and humiliation.

"Slow down, I'm having trouble keeping up," he said, panting.

Immen raised his hand holding the wooden stick to shield his eyes from the sun, gazed at the majestic Dragon Mountain, and said something that terrified the king: "It's still early. We can climb halfway up the mountain before noon."

Viserys: ! !

(End of this chapter)