Chapter 179 Heading north to Yanchang Town

Clay has never been a person who procrastinates. Once he makes a decision, he will act immediately.

To a certain extent, Daenerys is safer in Dorne alone than in Astapor, because the good Lords of Slaver's Bay do not understand the surname Targaryen, and in the land of Westeros the meaning represented above.

Daenerys will be here to accept the noble lords of Dorne, large and small, and go to Sunspear to swear allegiance to her. Prince Doran told Clay that he should not worry that these vassals would refuse.

The Martell family has strong control over Dorne. This is a family with a history as long as the Stark family. Some potential things precipitated by time will come into play at critical moments.

When Princess Elia Martell died tragically at the hands of the Lannister, the whole of Dorne shared the same hatred and demanded to continue fighting against the rebels to avenge Princess Elia.

But Prince Doran chose to suppress this hatred, because the power of Dorne as a country could not withstand the soldiers from the north. Hatred may increase morale, but war must also follow basic laws.

The desperate contrast in strength made the Dornish people bury this hatred deep in their hearts, and it took root and sprouted. Now, it has become a towering tree that cannot be ignored in the heart.

The raven sent by Prince Doran from Sunspear flew to every Dorne castle. When Targaryen's name appeared on the letter, all Dorne nobles knew that their prince had decided not to No more holding back.

So, before Clay left, the families closest to Sunspear, the Tolan family from Soul Hill and the Dart family from Lemon Grove, had all arrived. Clay ordered Galesos to fly around in the sky, The presence of the dragon was revealed to both families.

There was no need for Clay to do the rest. He told Galesos to fly twice over Sunspear City if he had nothing to do. He didn't need to explain the reason to Galesos.

After finally saying goodbye to Daenerys and the members of the Martell family, Clay boarded a merchant ship with the most ordinary sail and quickly headed north along the east coast of the strait.

He decided to sail into the strait near Blackwater Bay to avoid Stannis's fleet, and then disembark from Crab Bay north of Crab Claw Peninsula. If he bypassed the entire valley and then landed at his own Biting Bay, he would be Detour.

The journey went smoothly. These sailors were sent to him by Prince Doran, and they were all experienced in the wind and waves. However, they would not wait for Clay. They would return south immediately after sending Clay to the shore.

They didn't know Clay's identity. In fact, no one in Dorne except members of the Martell family knew that the owner of the blue-gold dragon was not a Targaryen.

The journey went smoothly, or extremely smoothly. In fact, Clay didn't even see a few ships. Stannis gathered all the ships he could mobilize.

The remaining fishing boats, in front of the battleship-sized "merchant ship" on which Clay was riding, were just as delicate as girls. They would not block Clay's way. After all, wild dogs have the power to provoke tigers. , but you also have to bear the price of death.

Clay did not order the entry into Blackwater Bay, even though he did not see a warship flying the crowned stag with the burning crown. Stannis was now his enemy, although the enemy himself did not know this. .

After a long journey, Clay finally left the ship that had been with him for a long time and set foot on the land of the Riverlands. However, because he was used to the long bumps, he suddenly reached stable ground. Lei, on the other hand, didn't adapt.

After trying hard to maintain a balance, Clay did not show any shyness in front of the crew behind him. In fact, these crew members did not know him, they just knew that he was a distinguished guest of Prince Doran, but no one knew how "expensive" this distinguished guest was.

After letting them go back, Clay mounted a war horse pulled from the ship and walked northwest.

The place where he landed was located east of Yanchang Town. The reason why he did not drive directly to Yanchang Town was just because he did not want to cause more trouble.

I have cooperated with the princes of the River Land for a period of time and met many people. After all, Yanchang Town is part of the River Land, so it is better to be careful.

It's not that Clay is afraid of meeting the people from the river. He's not afraid at all. Would a dragon be afraid of a sheep's direct gaze?

But the problem is that the timing of his return is a bit sensitive. He went to Essos to open up trade routes for his family, and Daenerys Targaryen had just landed in Dorne, and he came back from the south. How much does this mean? It will make people talk.

After all, the Mandalay family is no longer what it used to be. Now, everything they say and do is under the eyes of countless people. It is not anyone's will to wish that they have problems. It is just human nature.

Riding a horse, Clay arrived at the only hotel in Saltworks Town before nightfall. This place was not big, and it was the fiefdom of a wealthy knight in the Riverlands, Knight Quincy Cox.

If Clay comes here with a clear identity, now, the master bedroom of the small castle in Salt Farm Town must be tidied up for Clay immediately, and there will be no room for any neglect.

The general who led the armies of the North and the Riverlands to defeat the Lannister, and the young master of the Manderly family, this status was not comparable to that of a little knight like him, at least on this territory.

Pushing open the door of the hotel, this time is a lively time. Although Yanchang Town is not big, what pub is not lively?

The tavern was full of noise, and few people noticed Clay. Clay was not wearing the aristocratic clothes with dense stitching and gold embroidery.

Clay looked like a traveler in a hurry, with even mud on his face.

Again, he didn't want to cause trouble.

He threw a silver deer on the boss's counter. Almost as soon as the silver coin fell, the boss's big black-haired hand immediately held it under his palm.

Clay is the eldest young master, and his daily expenses are all about gold dragons. But in fact, for ordinary civilians, the purchasing power of a silver deer is terrifyingly high. As for gold dragons, many people have never seen what a gold dragon looks like in their lives. Sample.

"Give me a room where no one will disturb you. Also, prepare some food for me. Remember, try your best to get it. This thing will be yours."

Clay said casually that he was not afraid of his boss playing tricks at all. As a demon hunter, he had many ways to solve problems, whether it was blood or not, as long as he wanted to.

"Okay, okay. Thank you for your generosity, guest. Will this meal be delivered to your room, or will you dine in the hall? Don't worry, I will pick a good seat for you and make sure no one disturbs you."

Those who can open a store here are more or less interested. Although Clay is dusty, the sword on his waist is particularly eye-catching, and his shot is a silver deer. All this information tells the boss that what is in front of him is Young people are not to be trifled with.

"Let's eat here. By the way, find me a girl. How can we eat without a woman by our side?"

"Okay, okay, please come this way."

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The boss led Clay to a seat at the end of the hall. The so-called undisturbed seat was actually just a small partition made of wooden fence. It was almost a private room in another sense.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, a tall woman with scantily clad clothes and a cheap scent came to Clay carrying a large plate. With one glance, Clay knew that this was the woman the boss had found for him. , and also brought his own dinner tonight.

"Sir, let me serve you."

A slightly hoarse voice came, and Clay pointed to the table and motioned for the other party to put down the plate.

"sit down."

Clay had no interest in letting the women here serve him. He had other reasons for ordering a woman.

Knowing that the young man in front of him was not someone to be easily swayed by, and the woman didn't mind, she raised her lips and sat obediently in the chair opposite Clay.

Some men like the obedient type. Although she hasn't been here long, she has learned a lot.

She deliberately lowered her neckline, which was already too low, to show off half of her round mound.

Clay took a look at it without hesitation. Hmm...it's not bad. This woman must have enough nutrition. The size speaks for itself.

However, Clay was not in the mood to be like the residents of Salt Farm Town, so he had no further ideas.

"Talk to me, has anything big happened in the riverlands recently?"

When the woman saw Clay staring at her chest, she thought she had seduced this young man who looked to be only twenty years old, so she said charmingly:

"What's the matter, where are you from, sir? You're not from Yanchang Town, are you?"

"Don't ask about me, otherwise the money I was supposed to reward you with will be gone."

"Ah, okay, okay, mysterious sir, I don't know, sir, what do you want to know specifically?"

"Hmm...I heard that the boy from the Stark family has become the king, and that we, the gentlemen of the Riverlands, have sworn allegiance to him?"

"Yes, sir, Lord Tully's conscription order has arrived, and our Lord Knights from Salt Farm Town are also bringing troops to join us."

"Oh? Please elaborate."