Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 71 Open-Pit Coal Mine

Chapter 71 Open-Pit Coal Mine
Looking west, there are mountains and ridges.

The group pulled the reins and stopped by the mountain to rest.

There was a clear stream nearby, and Aemon led the white deer to drink.

"The northwest is really a remote place."

Aemon looked out at the mountains and couldn't help but sigh.

Donglu Cape is like an egg extending out from the Mingyue Mountains, going around a long circle in the east, south, west and north directions.

This also indirectly proves the strength of the Royce family.

The territories of most nobles consist of a castle and some enclaves.

The popular meaning of enclave is a territory without borders.

The Royce family had no concept of enclaves and firmly occupied 90% of the land in the East Land Corner, squeezing the Seagull Town, which was also a great noble family, into a small corner.

The only families that can rival them in terms of territory are probably the great nobles in the Riverlands and the Reach.

Within the valley, only the Eyrie guarding the Vale of Arryn is better.

"Should I establish myself in the southwest?"

Aemon couldn't help but frown when he thought of the scenes he had seen along the way.

The land is vast and the population is sparse, which means there is a lot of land, but the amount of reclaimed land is small.

And the southwest is, after all, part of Fushishi City's territory, bearing the mark of the Royce family.

The territory he wants should be truly independent.

Get rid of the Targaryen family, and even more so, get rid of the Royce family.

Combine the strengths of both families to build your own foundation.

"YoYo."

The white deer's eyes were gentle. It lowered its head and rubbed against him, then knelt on the ground to signal him to ride on it.

"Thank you, Baymax."

Yimon smiled and rubbed the white deer's head.

Whatever.

Since the southwest direction doesn’t work, let’s move towards the Mingyue Mountains.

There is always unclaimed land.

The guards were also watering their horses, and when they saw the prince riding off on the white deer, they all prepared to mount their horses.

"Don't bother, I'll follow."

Gunthor grabbed the white knight and rode on the black horse to catch up.

His voice was deep and unyielding.

……

Half an hour later.

Aemon rode the white deer to the foot of the mountains.

What is more special is that the nearby mountains are all bare, which does not match the green mountains and clear waters of the valley.

“It’s a little unusual.”

Aemon looked up and tightened his grip on the deer to signal for it to come closer.

Ahead was a range of mountains, running north and south across the country, dividing Easthorn from the Vale of Arryn like a high wall.

Click!

The white deer moved forward slowly, crushing an irregular black stone with its hooves.

Aemon took a casual glance and couldn't take his eyes off it.

“This is… coal!”

Iemon hesitated and couldn't believe it, so he quickly jumped off the deer's back and picked up the black gravel.

With a squeeze of the hand, it breaks into more debris.

There were crumbs on my fingertips, and after I wiped them clean there was still black ash left, like the ash at the bottom of a pot.

Aemon suddenly smiled and put his hand to his nose and sniffed carefully.

"Yes, a smell of kerosene."

What coal.

Aemon was extremely excited, and he strode around looking for something, full of energy.

If there is more coal, it means there is a coal mine here.

Moreover, the coal is exposed outside the mountain, proving that it is still an open-pit coal mine.

The climate in Westeros is changeable, and there are often cold winters.

Especially in the royal territory, the valley, and the northern border, heavy snow often occurs year after year.

"If it really is a coal mine, then it would be a fortune."

Aemon's breath hitched and his face flushed with excitement.

He searched at the foot of the mountain like a miner quarrying stones.

Fortunately, he did find a lot of coal.

They were all of irregular shapes, and when found they were in small piles, buried under rocky soil.

"Whoa!" Gunthor came quickly and saw the prince holding a pair of black stones and grinning.

Those purple eyes were shining brightly.

"Come and see if this is coal."

Yimon waved repeatedly, still feeling a little unsure.

Unexpectedly, Gunthor picked up a piece and crushed it, put it in his mouth and chewed it for a while, and said with certainty: "Yes, it is coal, with a bitter and smelly smell."

After saying that, he spat it out.

Yimon was stunned when he saw this, and thought to himself, you are really fierce.

But there is more joy.

Coal is coal, but it is called differently in Westeros.

"Prince, there are a lot of these things in Raven Hill. Burning them in winter can keep you warm."

Gunthor frowned and reminded, "But the smoke from this thing is poisonous. No one will use it unless there is not enough firewood."

Aemon was even happier when he heard this.

It’s good to be able to burn!
Fireplaces are commonly used in Westeros, and they all burn wood.

If coal is not processed, it can indeed cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

No one studies this thing, so naturally no one knows its value.

“Intellectual property monopoly!”

Aemon was surprised and delighted, and asked: "Gunthor, you said this place is called Raven Hill?"

He suddenly felt that he had found his territory.

Gunthor was a man of great skill. He pointed to the back of Raven Ridge and said solemnly, "If you want to expand your territory, Raven Ridge can only serve as a barrier. The real territory is inside the mountain."

"Oh why?"

Aemon was puzzled, as if the other party was well prepared.

"Because it once belonged to the Royce family, it completely meets your requirements."

Gunthor speaks directly and directly, without beating around the bush.

Before leaving, Mrs. Rhea gave instructions.

If Aemon can reach Raven Hill and intends to expand his territory, let Gunthor know.

The Mountains of the Moon separate the Vale of Arryn from the East Cape.

But the terrain of the mountains is complex, forming a river valley in the mountains.

By crossing the natural barrier of Crow Ridge, you can enter this unowned land.

This rugged path in the mountain valley is the only way for Runestone City to enter the Vale of Arryn.

Once upon a time, it was an outpost for the Royce family to rule the Bright Moon Mountains.

After hearing what Yimeng said, a warm feeling passed through his heart. He chuckled and said, "Since mom has already made preparations, why don't we go in and take a look?"

The new territory that is about to be acquired must be carefully surveyed.

Gunthor pondered for a moment, looked at the sky and saw that it was still early, and said, "There are many mountain clans in the Bright Moon Mountains. We can lead the valley knights into the mountains. The distance is fifty miles and we can return at night."

The distance to cross the Crow Ridge is fifty miles.

Yimeng said: "Not all of them are needed, two teams of twenty people will be enough."

Travel light and get there and back faster.

Gunthor frowned, thinking it was unsafe.

"Do you think there's danger?"

Aemon smiled slightly and looked up at the cloud-covered sky.

Gunthor said no more and went back to call for help.

The stream is not far away.

Less than ten minutes later, the escort team and two teams of valley knights arrived.

"Prince, there is a letter from the king."

Steve looked serious and handed over a letter.

It was a raven that found it. It was a messenger that Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Prince raised together.