Chapter 153 Pre-war deployment
Rhaegar persuaded softly, seeing this clearly.
He is the crown prince of the kingdom and controls the adult dragon Glutton.
If he doesn't go to the battlefield, should his sister Rhaenyra or his brother Aegon take the lead?
This cowardly act will make him the laughing stock of the seven powers.
Only by actively requesting military service, making meritorious deeds on the battlefield, and spreading word of mouth among the soldiers of the seven major kingdoms can the majesty of the royal family be restored.
Accumulate reputation for inheriting the Iron Throne in the future.
"You grow up and have your own ideas."
Everything the eldest son said was true, and Viserys couldn't think of any loopholes to refute, and was filled with emotion for a moment.
If Balerion had not died of old age, he might have fought on the battlefield and become a king with military exploits.
Looking at Corliss, Viserys gritted his teeth and decided: "The royal family will send two dragons to follow you to defend the Stepstone Islands."
"Two dragons?"
Corliss was stunned for a moment and unconsciously looked at Rhaenyra behind the king.
Does the king want to send the princess to the battlefield?
"No! Rhaenyra is my daughter, and I will not put her in danger no matter what."
Viserys denied his guess and said firmly: "I have four sons, two of whom have tamed dragons, and they will all represent the royal family in battle."
"Prince Aegon?"
Corliss frowned and looked at his wife Rhaenys.
In their impression, Aegon was just a confused young man.
The dragon he controls is not an adult dragon either.
The contribution of such a young man of noble birth on the battlefield may not be as great as the thought that his superiors spent on him.
Viserys was very determined and said: "Rhaegar is going to the battlefield, and as his brother, Aegon must help."
In fact, he didn't want his eldest son Rhaegar to fight alone on the battlefield.
The second son Aegon rides the dragon together on the expedition, and at least he can block the secret arrows for the eldest son Rhaegar at the critical moment.
In his mind, the other three sons combined are not as important as the eldest son.
Corliss could probably guess what he was thinking and agreed: "That's fine, one more dragon will reduce the casualties of many soldiers."
The problem of the second son harming the country is not unprecedented in history.
Since the eldest son went to war, it would be better for the second son to follow him, so as to avoid some insidious people from causing trouble in the rear.
Rhaenyra remained silent the entire time, silently listening to the men's discussion.
Seriously, she wanted to follow Rhaegar on the battlefield.
She also has a dragon, and she is not an ordinary woman without the power to restrain a chicken.
Rega was a little helpless.
He didn't expect Aegon to go to the battlefield. The boy was not made for him.
After all, he was his younger brother, and when he got to the battlefield, he had to take care of him to prevent the stupid boy from being shot off the dragon's back by the scorpion crossbow.
"Lord Corliss, how many dragons does your family plan to send?"
Viserys asked directly with burning eyes.
He sent two sons, and Velaryon also had three dragons. The number of dragons participating in the battle could only be more than him, not less.
Corliss hesitated for a moment, ignored his wife's striving eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, Ranal has just given birth, and Vhagar is still wandering in the Narrow Sea and cannot participate in the war."
Viserys tapped his fingers on the table, unmoved.
"I will lead Weimond and Lannino to garrison the Stepstone Islands. Rhaenys needs to stay at Tidehead Island to take charge of family affairs and patrol the throat."
Corliss recounted the situation and confessed: "All the men of my family will go to the battlefield, but only one dragon will be dispatched."
That is, the sea smoke controlled by Lanino.
When Viserys heard this, his face suddenly darkened and he stared at Corliss unkindly.
He was determined to send both sons to the battlefield.
The sea snake tried to hide his wife and daughter with just a few words.
His lips moved a few times, and Viserys wanted to curse the sea snake, but he thought about it and held it back.
He refused to allow his daughter to go to war because Rhaenyra was a woman.
Rhaenys and Lannal were not only women, one had to take charge of the family and the other had just given birth.
It's really hard to force two people to go to the battlefield.
"Lord Corlys, have you asked Aunt Rhaenys for her opinion?"
Rhaegar spoke suddenly, his eyes rolling over Corlys and Rhaenys.
Lannar was the bridge between the two families, and she should have lived in the Red Keep and raised her children honestly.
Rhaenys is no ordinary woman, and the Melias she controls is an adult dragon.
One person and one dragon are a rare and important combat force on the battlefield.
When Corlys just said these words, Rhaenys looked ugly.
Obviously it was because of Corliss's dictatorship.
When asked, Corliss insisted: "If Rhaenys doesn't stay on Tidehead Island, who will take care of my family?"
He himself did not mention that his brother Weimund and his eldest son Lannino were both on the battlefield.
Always leave one person in charge to manage the rear.
Rhaegar ignored his sophistry and asked Rhaenys, "Auntie, what do you mean?"
He believed that his aunt did not want to hide behind.
Controlling dragons and killing enemies is what an uncrowned queen should do.
For a moment, the eyes of everyone present fell on Rhaenys.
Collis tilted his head as if he didn't care about his wife's answer.
"Colliss's proposal is for the best interest of the world, and as his wife, I support him."
Rhaenys' expression remained unchanged, and she changed her tone and said: "Personally, I look forward to riding a dragon to fight in wars and defeat the pirates of the Three Women's Kingdom."
He looked at Viserys and said seriously: "Cousin, Tidal Head Island needs a Velaryon to take charge. My daughter can complete her duties. It is not difficult."
"Rhaenas!"
Collis was shocked when he heard this and turned his head in surprise.
He and his wife had already discussed that Rhaenys would go to war as an excuse to return to Tidal Island in exchange for Lanner and the child.
If possible, even redeem Damon and let him go to the battlefield to make up for his mistakes.
Viserys was startled slightly and frowned in confusion.
Did the two of them have a disagreement?
Rhaenyra vaguely knew the reason and looked at Rhaegar in surprise.
Rhaegar winked at her and smiled: "Lord Corlys, Aunt Rhaenys has always had a heart to serve the country."
He had told Rhaenys that he would seek a position on the council for her.
Now is the time to deliver on your promise.
"Father, when we were on Tideshead Island, I discussed with Aunt Rhaenys to adopt some reforms based on the ownership rights of the dragons held by the Targaryen and Velaryon families."
Rega said extremely seriously.
The issue of the ownership of the dragon is too important.
If one of them is not handled well, it will trigger civil strife between the two families and even more blood descendants.
Viserys narrowed his eyes and said forcefully: "Oh, the dragon has always belonged to Targaryen. Is there any dispute about this?"
The dragons of House Velaryon are of Targaryen origin.
During the reign of Jaehaerys, Rhaenys married Corlys and brought the first dragon to Tideshead.
A son and a daughter were subsequently born, and when Rhaenys and Viserys were fighting for inheritance, Jaehaerys did not stop Lannino from going to Dragonstone to tame the sea smoke.
Lannar was 15 years old when she tamed Vhagar.
At that time, Viserys saw that the other party was of Rhaenys's blood, and felt guilty for refusing to marry her, so he acquiesced to Lannar's taming of Vhagar.
But this does not mean that he agrees that the ownership of the dragon belongs to Velaryon.
In the original book, it was not Rhaenys who competed with Viserys for the right to be the heir, but the male Laninor.
This is why the sea snake is trying so hard to win.
It may also be because Laninor is eligible for inheritance, so Jaehaerys agreed to let him tame the sea smoke.
Lanner doesn't know.
It could be Viserys's intervention, or it could be that Lannar has Targaryen blood.
In short, the protagonist wants to regain his power and prevent similar things from happening.
If it weren't for the original work, Lannar and Lanino died early, and the dragons became extinct after the Blood Dragon Dance.
I wonder how many married families will own dragons and be as arrogant as sea snakes.
