Chapter 204 It’s up to people to plan things
Based on the analysis, Rega proposed strategic adjustments.
Send out ravens immediately to draw troops from the king's lands and the riverlands.
Load the remaining ships in King's Landing with supplies and transport them to Chaotou Island for transfer to the Stone Steps Islands.
Finally, Lei Jia pondered: "First transport some supplies and set off. I will dispatch eight hundred dragon guards from the dragon lair to escort them."
It takes at least three days to travel from Junlin to Chaotou Island and then to the Stone Steps Islands.
Including the time for loading goods and mobilizing soldiers, the time will be stretched a lot.
The troops on the Stepped Stone Islands cannot hold on to their front without hunger. They must have a group of advance troops to transport supplies.
"Prince, the pirates of the Three Women Kingdom occupy Bloodstone Island and are likely to intercept our transport ship in the Narrow Sea."
Leonor makes a point.
Rhaegar said calmly: "It doesn't matter, I will ride a dragon to escort you personally."
Gray Gallows Island is also protected by two dragons, Melias and Haiyan, so he doesn't need to rush there for the time being.
The most important thing is to ensure the safety of transportation routes.
Otherwise, the transportation channels will be cut off, and the Stone Step Islands War will be considered a complete failure.
The issues raised were resolved and the atmosphere in the hall eased.
Viserys' expression softened and he waved his hand: "Lionor, just do as Rhaegar said."
After hearing the bad news, he was already panicked, and all he could think about was his anger towards Tailan and others.
The eldest son's opinions were well organized and exactly what he wanted.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Leonor was also worried and hurried out of the hall.
Grand Maester Melos stood up and left behind him.
He had to send the raven to deliver the message.
Watching the two of them walk away, Rhaegar said again: "Father, this war is no small matter. I suggest that Aegon Yulong go to Gray Gallows Island first to participate in the defense."
One more dragon means more power.
At the critical moment, he couldn't care less about the so-called brotherhood.
Aegon must step up!
Viserys agreed: "Okay, I will inform that brat as soon as possible."
Aegon drank too much last night and was still hungover to this day.
After everything that needed to be said was said, Rega also said goodbye: "Father, then I will mobilize the Dragon Guard first."
"Go, Lord Linman will prepare supplies and cargo ships." Viserys said.
Rhaegar stood up and left, walking quickly.
Jenny stood up and said "goodbye", then followed Rhaegar and left.
…
Rhaegar walked all the way down the stairs and out of the gate of the Red Keep.
The situation was reversed, and he was in a very anxious mood.
In particular, the royal fleet was almost completely wiped out, which was a major blow to the royal family.
There is also the Second Son Group that he newly supported, and he doesn’t know how many people are left.
Those are all high-end talents who have received knight education.
Dragon's lair.
Rhaegar hurried to find Menas and sent him to summon the Dragon Guard.
The limit for the Dragon Guard is one thousand people.
Regado arranged for some free people from the Crab Claw Peninsula, a total of 1,200 people.
Eight hundred people were mobilized, and the remaining four hundred people were enough to guard the dragon's lair.
While giving instructions to the dragon guards, Jenny walked into the dragon's lair, escorted by a group of valley knights.
Rhaegar had a complicated expression when he saw her.
He felt guilty for rejecting Jenny last night.
Jenny has outstanding appearance and noble status.
The majestic duchess of the Eagle's Nest City invited her to go to Yunyu together, and kept her attitude very low.
Under normal circumstances, if the two of them can still stand together despite being bound by interests, it is already blessed by the Seven Gods.
I'm afraid that women's jealousy will cause trouble and hatred will arise out of love.
On the contrary, it became a stumbling block for him.
"Rhaegar, are you okay?"
Jenny walked quickly to her side, her voice full of concern.
Rhaegar's eyes were surprised, and he was deeply suspicious of her current state.
"What are you afraid of? I'm still me, and my body and mind haven't changed."
Jenny smiled and said generously: "Even though you abandoned me last night, I still want to be your wife and I still love you."
"Jenny, you should go back and have a good rest."
Rhaegar silently distanced himself and persuaded patiently.
He was convinced.
Jenny must be in an abnormal state at this moment.
Jenny took two steps forward, held his hand, and said, "I was anxious last night, and I don't blame you."
Rhaegar watched as she clenched her hands, her knuckles turning white from the force.
It's not like he doesn't care.
Jenny looked along his line of sight and was slightly startled.
"Oh, sorry."
He quickly apologized and said, "I still care a little."
Rega tentatively said: "As long as you can forgive me, people must always follow their hearts."
"No! I will never forgive you. I will remember this forever."
Jenny expressed her attitude and narrowed the distance between the two parties: "I love you, and I don't mind you making your own choices, but I'm really embarrassed."
"Do you want me to say sorry?"
Rhaegar took two steps back.
"No need to apologize, you did nothing wrong."
Jenny was surprisingly open-minded and said with emotion: "And I don't feel sorry, at least I haven't had time to betray Rhaenyra."
She was also under psychological pressure because of her secret love for Rhaegar.
Rega blinked and realized that the woman in front of him had an unusual psychology.
"Rhaega, the way you look at strategizing in the royal council is very charming."
Jenny smiled: "I asked the Grand Master to send a message to the Raven of Runestone City. The Royce family has a small port and can also support a certain amount of troops."
"Rune Stone City has suffered heavy losses, can we still mobilize troops?"
Rega ignored the previous sentence and was worried about the pressure from Runestone City.
Jenny said confidently: "Don't worry, most of the wealth collected from the Sheite and Aylin branches will be compensated to Runestone City, which is enough to replenish the vitality."
Rhaegar nodded: "Thank you."
"You and I don't have to say thank you, you know what I want."
Jenny's eyes were ambiguous.
Suddenly his voice changed, he looked around the empty dragon lair and asked: "Where is the dragon? I heard that there are also baby dragons. Can I see them?"
Rhaegar was caught off guard by her contrast, and summoned a dragonman, who spoke in High Valyrian: "Bring the blizzard, and watch for the good men and the dragons."
Then, he said to Jenny: "I'm still busy, and I have a baby dragon for you to watch."
After that, he mobilized eight hundred dragon guards and walked out of the dragon's lair.
Jenny faced the gate of the dragon's lair, looking at the back of Rhaegar leading the dragon guards to leave, with the corner of her mouth slightly raised.
…
noon.
Three large cargo ships were moored at the port of Mud Gate, and sailors and dragon guards boarded the ships one after another.
Soon, the cargo ship took up the anchor and set sail.
call--
A strong wind blew the canvas, and the glutton flapped his wings and headed straight for Blackwater Bay.
Before gluttons.
Aegon was dragged out of bed by Viserys and forced to ride Sunfire to the Stepstones.
Time flies, two days later.
On the narrow sea.
The three cargo ships sailed slowly, like three grains of sand on the vast sea.
Passing by Cape Wrath in the Stormlands along the way, a sudden change occurred.
Five medium-sized warships came towards them, hung with canvases painted with monsters with three heads, and the decks were filled with well-armored mercenaries.
They are all mercenaries hired by the Three Cities Alliance, the Three Women's Kingdom.
Looking at the three monsters on the canvas, they are probably Tyros' mercenary group.
"Go at full speed and hijack the cargo ship!"
The leader of the mercenary group spoke a modified Valyrian dialect, and his men attacked with wisdom.
The ships on both sides faced each other head on.
The cargo ship had no time to turn around and retreat. The mercenary warship became lighter and quickly caught up with it.
Just when the warship lowered its ramming angle and planned to fight across the ship, a loud dragon roar resounded in the sky.
"Hiss..."
Green dragon flames fell from the sky and instantly enveloped a warship.
"ah!!……"
"..."
Amidst the heart-rending screams, the battleship burst into flames, and the deck was covered with charred corpses.
Seeing this tragedy, the other mercenaries on the warship were shocked and fell into panic.
The dark figure of the Glutton swooped down, spitting dragon flames at another warship.
"Scorpion crossbow! Prepare the scorpion crossbow!"
The mercenary captain shouted repeatedly, adjusting the scorpion crossbow that is necessary for every ship.
"Hiss..."
The glutton roared angrily and sprayed dragon flames at the ship, giving the scorpion crossbow no chance to fire.
There were two ships left, and the glutton chose one to do the same, turning it into ruins under the dragon's flames.
Until there was only the last ship left, the mercenaries on board jumped ship without even the thought of resisting.
The power of an adult dragon is beyond human capabilities.
"That's enough, glutton!"
Rhaegar rode on the dragon's back and stopped it from burning the last ship.
Gluttony growled and lowered his altitude to ensure that Rhaegar could communicate with the mercenaries on the ship.
Rhaegar said loudly: "Go back to your lair and tell your sponsors that when the kingdom's supplies are transported, the army will fight you in half a month."
The mercenaries were stunned and stared at the dark dragon in fear.
"Hiss..."
The glutton roared, and a stench full of sulfurous smell swept over the entire warship.
"Did you hear that clearly!?"
Rhaegar shouted again.
"Yes, we will tell the sponsor truthfully."
The commander on the ship quickly agreed, rolling and crawling to his knees on the deck.
"If you hear me clearly, get out of here!"
Rhaegar's face was as frosty as he sat down and looked at the warship with his eyes raised.
As if the mercenaries were about to receive amnesty, the helmsman took control of the direction, turned around and ran away.
After the warship moved away, Rhaegar looked down at his three cargo ships.
There was a cargo ship at the front, with Dragon Guards standing on the deck.
Tormund, with pale pupils, lay motionless on the legs of a four-meter-tall giant.
In order to prepare for the war, Rhaegar brought his most important shapechangers.
Observe the enemy's movements at any time.
The little giant is Poru, whom Rhaegar transferred from the jester team.
Such a big man, wearing a suit of armor, is a killing machine on the battlefield.
It would be a pity to show it to my father for his entertainment.
Tormund twitched, his pupils returned to normal, and he said: "Prince, why did you let that ship of mercenaries go?"
His voice was weak and weak, and the little giant Polu spoke on his behalf, with a loud and rough voice.
Rhaegar heard the sound and replied: "Wait patiently, the battlefield is changing rapidly!"
…
The next afternoon, three cargo ships arrived at Gray Gallows Island.
The soldiers on the island had been hungry for three days and were already ravenous.
The cargo ship unloaded supplies and started cooking with fire.
The Glutton landed on the island, and Rhaegar climbed off the dragon's back.
A group of people immediately gathered around.
"Rega, when will the kingdom's support arrive? The Three Women's Kingdom has been observing along the coast recently."
Rhaenys looked tired, her eyes full of anxiety.
The army was first defeated miserably, and then ended up living on Gray Gallows Island, starving for three days in a row.
The soldiers did not mutiny, it was for the sake of the three dragons.
"Auntie, I have a risky plan."
Rhaegar's eyes were deep.
