Chapter 333 Half surrendered

Valley people are tough, but that's about it.

In the bloody frontal battle, they did not gain any advantage in front of Mandalay's main army.

The fifteen hundred men on the left front collapsed first.

They suffered huge casualties, but were still defeated in the face of the Mandalay army, which had more experience in field warfare.

There is no reserve team, and the small Longbow Hall area does not support the back-and-forth attacks of multi-gradient armies at all.

All armies are deployed at once, which is a gamble.

However, Sir Morton Waywood lost the contest.

The collapse of the left wing allowed Earl Tytos Blackwood to command his own right-wing army with high morale, and cooperate with the eight hundred cavalry surrounding the valley people to encircle the main central force of the valley army on three sides.

Collapse on the battlefield sometimes only lasts a moment.

The rain of thrown arrows came from the left, with a fierce momentum, like a wolf-like army, and the constant screams of the comrades in front.

As a result, the central army of the Valley People wavered.

Some people began to throw away their swords, screamed and broke away from the formation, fleeing towards the southwest side of the battlefield where there were not many people.

The herd mentality harms them.

I saw one person doing this, and soon there was a second and a third.

More and more people fled, causing large and small gaps to appear in the army's line in the valley.

And this gave the Mandalay army, which was pressing hard, an opportunity to open a breakthrough.

In this way, the battle lines of both sides began to tilt, and more and more valley troops were cut into small pieces one after another by the Mandalay army that opened a breakthrough from the side.

Surrounded by everyone, unable to move.

Soon, the Shelong Crossbow left in the center of the military formation was exposed.

Clay's soldiers certainly knew what these guys were used for.

So, after they stabbed the valley soldiers guarding the dragon crossbows to the ground, they immediately took action and destroyed these weapons that had cost a lot of money to create.

Clay in the sky can certainly see this.

Then, when all threats disappear.

The dragon once again returned to its battlefield.

The Valley People have been compressed to the right side of the burned camp before them.

There is a small depression near a hill.

It is not deep and cannot be called a valley.

But it was a perfect spot for a siege.

Earl Blackwood deliberately drove the retreating valley people to a place where it was not easy to escape.

Let the dragon do the rest.

"Let's go, Galesos, they shot you with an arrow before, now, let's return it."

Patting the bumps on the blue-gold scales, Clay conveyed his intention to Galesos who was eager to try.

Although this giant dragon felt nothing about the arrow at that time.

But a crossbow arrow made it turn around and go away, temporarily avoiding the edge. This made the proud dragon burst into boundless anger.

How could it be so powerful as a small dragon-shooting crossbow?

So, seeing that the soldiers who were manipulating the dragon-shooting crossbows had dispersed, Galesos roared angrily, emerged from the clouds, and pounced on the dragon-shooting crossbows below.

Mandalay's soldiers also quickly moved out of the way when they saw the dragon coming down.

Although His Majesty Clay's dragon has not suffered any accidental damage so far.

But the problem is, for this kind of thing, you can't rely on the dragon's eyes to be good or not.

Maybe there is no difference between myself and the people in the valley in the eyes of this giant dragon.

The scorching dragon flames instantly swept through the dragon-shooting crossbows.

The crossbow machine was ignited, and the thick crossbow arrows that had not yet been fired quickly turned into a semi-solid state that was about to melt in the high temperature.

The current temperature of the dragon flame in Galesos is already quite high.

Although it is not as high as its ancestor Balerion, it is absolutely deadly to anyone.

After handling these dragon-shooting crossbows and watching them turn into ashes, Galesos flew into the sky and let out a cry of satisfaction.

The world of dragons is sometimes that simple.

Defeating one opponent after another, that's what they're about.

When it was done having fun, Clay turned his attention to the remnant army in the valley that had been surrounded by groups and shrunk into a ring in the small depression.

Obviously, they have not given up resistance and continue to fight with their own troops.

This is not good.

When you are beaten, you must stand at attention.

Accepting defeat and stubbornly resisting here is not a good character.

So Galesos jumped down from the clouds again.

It vibrated the wings that covered the sky and the sun, stirred up the strong wind, and hovered over the remnants of the army in the valley.

Everyone understood what the Dragon King meant. If he didn't surrender, he would die.

Of course, Earl Tytos Blackwood would not give up this opportunity. He immediately ordered the soldiers, shouting slogans for the valley people to surrender, erecting shields and holding out spears, and gradually narrowed the encirclement.

Finally, under such strong psychological pressure, the people of the valley finally put down their weapons.

Kneel down and surrender.

…

The news of the defeat was like a strong wind, instantly causing a heavy rain in the valley.

The other nobles who participated in the war before they could reach the Eagle's Nest City stretched their necks, waiting for the outcome of the battle.

Now, the result has come, and their hanging hearts have finally settled.

Although, this is not the ending they hoped for.

On the battlefield, the Valley Alliance Army suffered only more than a thousand casualties in total, and the remaining 6,000 people were all prisoners of Clay Mandler.

Clay didn't make things difficult for them.

They just confiscated these people's weapons and temporarily guarded them.

There is no need to kill them, they are all strong laborers, which are valuable social assets.

After defeating the main force in the valley, Clay only rested for half a day.

Then, he marched westward and headed towards the Eagle's Nest City.

Only by winning this place and conquering the valley can it be considered another decisive victory.

The Eagle's Nest, Winterfell, etc., the de facto "capitals" of each region, have a symbolic significance in their respective regions that is really difficult to quantify.

Just like in the past three hundred years, why have you tried to grab that iron chair?

In fact, it is the same truth.

Since they defeated the main force in the valley that blocked them, Clay's army advanced smoothly.

Other nobles who were close or had already arrived did not dare to show their faces at this time.

As a result, Clay led his victorious army and quickly completed the siege of the Eagle's Nest City.

Of course, this siege is not complete.

Because of the unique topography of the Eagle's Nest City, in fact, the word siege is more accurate.

After that, Clay sent someone to contact the Eagle's Nest City.

Don't fight if you can, there is no need.

However, to his surprise, the messenger soon returned.

He brought back a piece of news that made him extremely surprised:

"Your Majesty... In fact, the Eagle's Nest City has no defense at all."

"Petyr Baelish ran away at some point, taking little Robert Arryn with him. Now there is no one in the entire Eyrie who can make the decision. A branch of the Arryn family is acting as the city lord."

"As soon as we arrived, they opened the city gate and said that they were surrendering to Your Majesty on behalf of all the remaining Aylin in the Eagle's Nest City."

Littlefinger ran away?

What a surprise.

However, for the current situation, this is not a too important issue.

Because the direct line of the Aylin family is indeed gone, or rather lost.

However, their sidelines are still there.

And the collateral lines can be corrected.

Even, as long as Clay completely takes control of the political power.

Just declare in advance the deaths of Petyr and Robert Arryn Jr.

If any ghosts or monsters appear in the future, true or false, it will only make this sign completely rotten.

Moreover, Arryn's subordinates, who have been supported by Clay, will risk their lives and volunteer to be pawns, doing whatever they can to destroy this gang of guys who call themselves Robert Arryn.

Never mind if it's true or not.

It is not difficult to understand at all that the butt determines the head.

Now that the Eagle's Nest City is in fact an undefended city, Clay will not be polite.

So he ordered Earl Tytos Blackwood to lead three thousand people and march into the city first.

Take control of all the armed forces in the city, if they still have them.

Also, immediately dismantle all the dragon-shooting crossbows at the top of the city to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to cause trouble.

Three thousand people encountered no obstacles.

It's really because everyone in the Eagle's Nest City has given up any hope of resistance.

Ever since Clay Manderly defeated the main force of the valley army and forced the landing of several great nobles in the valley.

The Eagle's Nest City immediately turned into a mess.

When no one noticed, Petyr Baelish, the actual ruler, and Robert Arryn Jr., the nominal ruler, miraculously disappeared in front of everyone.

At this moment, everyone was in complete chaos.

After all, now that these two people are gone, they are like that, and they can't pick anyone to take the lead in surrender.

There was no other way. In the end, a relatively famous collateral Aylin was found and temporarily took charge of the Eagle's Nest City, which actually did not need to be in charge.

Waiting for Clay Manderly's army to arrive, and then obediently open the city and surrender.

Clay did not go to the Eyrie. He was not interested in this fortress built on a high cliff.

After completing the occupation, he ordered a large group of bachelors to be captured alive in Erin Valley, and a few who were not frightened to lose control jumped out.

In the name of Clay Manderly, the King of the Seven Kingdoms, and those many titles, Barabara announced to the entire valley the Mandalay family's right to rule this land.

At the same time, all valley nobles are required to set off immediately to the Twin River City to meet the new king.

If they fail to come by the time limit, then it will be for rebellion, and Clay Mandler's wrath will come to them as scheduled.

Didn't listen to any explanation.

This is a very unreasonable order.

But Clay believed that the nobles in other valleys would not be in trouble with his fate.

After completing the occupation of the Eagle's Nest City, a thousand people were left behind to defend this fort that was easy to defend but difficult to attack. They also supported this guy named Howland Arryn and temporarily became the patriarch of the Arryn family.

This white glove will take care of the rest for them. After all, they are vested interests.

As long as he still wants to sit in this position, he hopes that young Robert Arryn will die in a foreign country so that his lineage can be corrected and become the direct line.

Then, they must keep an eye on the valley for Clay Mandler.

Even now, they have no power at all.

This is a war half fought.

Because the main force of the Valley People was not completely defeated.

What was defeated before was actually the army of the Eagle's Nest City, plus the combined forces of several nearby castles.

In fact, none of the remaining valley troops arrived on the battlefield.

Therefore, surrender is only half, conquest is also half.

This is the reason why Clay supported Aelin.

Now, he doesn't have time to deal with other nobles in the valley who still have a lot of energy.

He had no choice but to release a loyal dog and bared his teeth at them on his behalf.

…

Here, after the news that Clay's army occupied the Eagle's Nest City reached the Blood Gate and the armies outside the Blood Gate, the main force of Mandalay's army stationed in Earl Holloway's town began to move closer to the Blood Gate. .

Clay's orders to them were clear.

Anyone who resists will be killed without leaving any further trouble.

These guys resolutely carried out Clay's order.

So, an army of 14,000 people marched to the Blood Gate Pass.

The Aylin family defenders on the city were in a dilemma at this time.

Because in just two days, they received three orders or letters that they didn't know what to do.

First of all, before the Eyrie was lost, Petyr Baelish, in the tone of Robert Arryn, issued an order to the defenders of the Blood Gate to hold on and never surrender.

Then, after Clay's troops entered the Eagle's Nest City, Holland Aylin, the new leader of the Aylin family and the newly appointed guardian of the valley, gave them an order to surrender immediately.

After that, outside the Blood Gate, more than 10,000 Mandalay troops, led by Count Karstark, sent them a letter of persuasion to surrender.

Finally, outside the city, Count Rickard Karstark impatiently set up an offensive formation. The various siege weapons built during this period have been pushed behind the front.

These soldiers who had been guarding the west gate of the valley finally chose to surrender.

Blood Gate, this pass that has always been stained with blood, finally planted the flag of the Mandalay family and the army moved in.

From now on, the valley has completely lost its ability to contain the southward attack of Clay's army west of the Blood Gate.

In fact, it was based on this consideration that Clay took the lead in choosing the knife in the valley this time.

If the valley cannot be cleared and the army marches south, the logistics will inevitably choose the King's Road with the best traffic conditions.

When the time comes, there is no guarantee that Robb Stark will not make the same mistake again.

Clay would never allow this.

After spending three days in the valley, I easily dealt with a few guys who didn't have eyesight.

The Dragon King, Clay Manderly, returns to his loyal home of the Twins.

Daenerys and other members of the Mandalay family have been waiting here to welcome His Majesty the King who has returned from the expedition.

There is no need for any triumphal ceremony. The nascent dynasty does not need those things to whitewash the peace.

"Clay, is everything going well in the valley?"

Daenerys is clearly not the kind of queen who just hides in the palace and sips wine with her feet up.

Clay asked directly before getting off Galesos's back.

Knowing that she was impatient, she nodded in a funny way.

Clay left Galesos, patted the guy who was eager to eat roast sheep, and signaled that he could go to eat.

The giant dragon let out a grunt of satisfaction, then flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

As for Twin River City, a large space has been set aside in an open space slightly outside the city, specifically for the two giant dragon gates to have meals.

As for the two dragons Rhaegal and Viserion.

The two of them were still eating and drinking in Dorne as a symbolic force deterrent.

There is no need for them to come out on the current battlefield.

If something unexpected happens, it will be a huge blow to the image and deterrence of the new dynasty.

This is also the reason why the Clay did not let Daenerys and Drogon participate in the War of the Vale.

Wait a minute, the dragon is still growing very fast, and it won't take long for the flower work done by the bachelors to turn into a pile of waste.

Only then can Clay hand over part of the battlefield to Daenerys.

Of course, if at that point in time, there are still forces that have the courage to oppose the Mandalay Targaryen dynasty.