Chapter 365: Double-teamed by the north and the south, it’s hard to fly!

The Dragon Hunter Crossbow didn't perform well because it was really Aegon Targaryen's side who trusted the results of the test too much.

After they entered King's Landing, the Academy came to them and began to sell them dragon-hunting crossbow-related technologies.

Originally, they didn't believe in this stuff.

However, the school city came up with a method.

Aren’t there bones from the previous Targaryen family dragons in the King’s Landing bunker?

Wouldn't it be enough to drag it out and give it a try?

Little Aegon thought it made sense.

So the proposal was approved.

They were reluctant to use the head of Baelerion, the Black Death.

Because that thing is the symbol of House Targaryen.

It has been regarded as his own private property by little Aegon.

So, they chose a smaller dragon skull and dragged it to the open space of the Red Castle.

For them, theoretically speaking, practice is indeed the only criterion for testing truth.

However, it couldn't stand this experiment and it was filled with water.

First of all, no matter how big King's Landing is, it is impossible to simulate the distance at which a dragon-shooting crossbow can shoot a dragon in the sky.

And the power of this thing will decay very quickly.

Therefore, the results of an arrow shot at close range are two different things after the power in the sky weakens.

Also, although the dragon's bones contain iron, their hardness is also very impressive.

But Aegon Targaryen and others brought in inertial thinking and felt that the muscle tissue wrapped outside must be very fragile and would not have much impact on the result.

In fact this is very wrong.

Because most of the research data on the dragons were lost when the dragons became extinct and the dynasty overthrew.

Therefore, they simply could not imagine the increasingly thick scales and the terrifying defensive capabilities of the adult dragon.

Indeed, in the large square in front of the Red Keep, the dragon-shooting crossbow made by the craftsmen of the academy pierced the fixed target, the poor dragon skull, with one arrow.

This gave a very wrong signal to the king and nobles present.

So, they felt that this thing could deal with Clay Manderly and Daenerys Targaryen's dragons.

This gave them the courage to challenge these two people.

However, when the war started and the dragon appeared above their heads, they realized how blind and arrogant they had been.

…

They were busy here, and Clay was not idle.

After successfully capturing the undefended Sow Corner and Duskendale City, Clay's two armies began to advance along the main road towards King's Landing.

Due to the existence of the giant dragon, the distance between the two sides is not too far.

Therefore, Clay can easily communicate between the two armies and communicate their marching speed.

Try to ensure as much as possible that the difference in the arrival time of the two armies is within half a day.

Galesos has already flown to the sky above Rosby City in advance.

After learning what happened in Duskendale and Sow Point, the Rosby family had chosen to surrender to Clay's army.

Therefore, Clay can drive to King's Landing very smoothly.

After confirming that there was no problem with the arrangements in the north, Clay asked Daenerys to leave temporarily and go to the vicinity of Stuttering Town in the south.

Let the Unsullied troops there close the siege of King's Landing from the southern front.

The north and south were double-teamed, leaving no gaps for Aegon Targaryen.

Clay wanted to see what tricks this high-spirited king who landed in the old capital would have up his sleeves now!

Originally, he was still thinking about what kind of tricks this guy, with his huge army and famous staff team, could do for him.

However, the reality made Clay very disappointed.

After the Unsullied from the south and the two armies from the north from Clay met at the foot of King's Landing, nothing happened.

Except for the familiar Targaryen red dragon flag on a black background on the top of the city of King's Landing, this capital of the Seven Kingdoms looks no different from the past when looking at the city walls.

This is Clay's first time in King's Landing.

From high in the sky, he looked at the once glorious city that was now just a charred ruin, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Sure enough, it is much easier to destroy than to build.

Even if I take down this city, can I really use it as the capital again?

Geographically speaking, in addition to being convenient for transportation, it is located outside the mouth of the Blackwater River.

This capital city is virtually undefendable.

As the capital, its two northwest directions are out-and-out great plains.

Most of the royal forest in the south is not within the control of the royal territory.

When Aegon landed that year, in Clay's view, it was simply that there was no more blank territory under the sun.

Only in the current area of ​​​​the royal territory, there are no great nobles in the traditional sense.

Therefore, for the sake of the stability of the dynasty and all his subordinates being obedient, he chose to build his capital here.

This is an all-out offensive capital-building option.

The existence of a dynasty depends on whether it can suppress the power of all parties.

Just like the Usurper's War, once the main force of the dynasty was defeated, King's Landing immediately became someone else's possession.

You have to change the Eyrie in the Vale, Casterly Rock in the West, and Storm's End in the Stormlands.

The main force was lost, and if it was lost, it was lost. Along the way, there were a lot of passes and one's own castles.

The defender has enough time to organize his defense.

Whether you run away or resist to the end, there is always enough time.

King's Landing doesn't have this kind of treatment.

The current situation is just like the end of the Usurper's War when the main Targaryen force was annihilated.

Let the enemy attack the city so easily.

…

"Dani, early tomorrow morning, we will attack the city."

At night, on a hill slightly higher outside the city, Clay said to Daenerys.

"Do you know? Since I was a child, my brother has been telling me that he will take me back to this city and take back the throne that belongs to us."

"He died without fulfilling his promise. Now, it's my turn."

Daenerys answered Clay.

"Our enemies may be very stubborn. After all, they also fly the red dragon flag on a black background. This place has extraordinary significance to them."

Clay said.

Daenerys turned back and nodded:

"I know, so I have no intention of letting anyone who raises a sword towards us go."

That's good. Clay is afraid that Daenerys won't dare to take action against King's Landing tomorrow.

This is not the mad queen he remembered, who betrayed all her relatives. The current Daenerys has a much softer temper.

But there is no room for weakness on the battlefield, only life and death.

The next day came anyway.

The newly designed flag of the Mandalay-Targaryen dynasty, a banner surrounded by four dragons that rides the waves, appeared outside the closed gates of King's Landing.

Clay was not afraid of Aegon Targaryen passing through the Mud Gate and escaping in his ship.

On the sea, Galesos, who is not afraid of the dragon-hunting crossbow, is a life-threatening killer for these ships.

…

Stormland.

Eagle's Nest Castle.

This citadel of the Clinton family.

It is now in the midst of a war.

The west gate of the castle was littered with corpses.

The flag belonging to the Clinton family has fallen into a pool of blood and dust.

This place has been lost.

The one who captured it was the main force of Dorne led by Prince Oberon Martell.

Originally, the Prince of Dorne was somewhat tempted by what Aegon Targaryen had promised them.

However, after hearing about Clay Manderly's ruthless behavior towards the royal nobles, he still lost all his thoughts that he shouldn't have.

Now it seems that Clay Mandler has a better chance of winning.

So, the Prince of Dorne led his army and launched an attack on Eagle's Nest Castle.

Twenty thousand versus five thousand, I have the absolute advantage!

Moreover, the prince's micro-management level is also quite good.

From the siege of the city to the capture of the west gate, it only took two days.

Now, the army of the Eagle's Nest Castle has begun to evacuate from the east gate, and there is their fleet on the sea of ​​Shipbreaker Bay.

Obviously, they were planning to run away.

Oberon Martell had no intention of pursuing him either.

Although Dorne's fleet, including Daenerys and Clay who came across the sea with them, should not be underestimated.

But seizing control of the sea is not his job.

For him now, as long as you withdraw, I only want the Eagle's Nest Castle.

Because once this place is lost, there will no longer be the power of Aegon Targaryen in the entire south of Storm's End Castle.

In other words, his territory was connected with Dorne behind him.

This creates a stable rear area.

From the Dorne Sea, transporting north to Stonehelm City, and then overland to the front line, would be many times cheaper than going around in circles.

In order to keep his 20,000 troops on the front line, the brother in the Falling Water Garden almost pawned his pants.

"Your Majesty, half of those cowards escaped, and the remaining half were surrounded by us near the east city gate. Do you think?"

A Dornish nobleman rode over and reported the current results to Oberon.

"Good thing, tell our soldiers, since they are surrounded, don't let them go."

Oberon said lightly as he danced a trick on horseback.

"Hey, I'm going to pass the order right away."

This Dornish nobleman was obviously also a militant. He turned around and rushed towards the front line after agreeing.

Oberon Martell himself followed the remaining small army and slowly entered the city through the west gate that had been taken down.

The feud between Dorne and the Stormlands has a long history.

Every time you invade the other side's land, you will inevitably do something outrageous and resentful.

However, Red Viper himself has no intention of organizing.

If he conquers this place, he won't really rule it.

At best, he's just a passing plague.

Even if there was trouble, it was Clay Mandler's, not his.

Prince Dorne calculated this account very clearly.

Therefore, if you go too far, as long as your soldiers are happy.

No matter what the civilians of the Stormlands would think?

If you have the ability, go to Sunspear to take revenge, as long as they dare to come.

The battle ended quickly, and the two thousand or so remaining soldiers lost some of their weapons while escaping.

Surrounded by Oberon's large army, more than half of them were killed or wounded in a short time, and the rest surrendered.

The Dornishmen didn't kill them either.

But the physical work of repairing the Eagle's Nest and making transport weapons belongs to them.

As for how many can survive these heavy labors, only the gods can give the answer.

Three days later, everything in Eagle's Nest was completely organized.

The Prince of Dorne, Oberyn Martell, once again mounted his horse.

"This time, it's my turn to fight Storm's End, right?"

He looked at the spear in his hand and said softly.

The brother of the usurper and the target of his revenge.

After all, how could the massacre of King's Landing and the tragic death of his sister have happened without the usurper raising an army?

You are all guilty, you... all deserve to die!

Oberon had always told himself this.

Now, his revenge is finally coming!

Under his order, the Dornish army, with high morale, set up camp.

After fighting till now, the remaining 10,000 people are pressing towards Storm's End Castle in the northeast direction without any hurry at all.

Although the walls of Storm's End are high and thick.

There are almost 10,000 people stationed there.

It seems that his side does not have a numerical advantage. After all, he is the party attacking the city.

But Oberon Martell himself was confident enough to capture the castle.

After all, he worked hard to capture many castles in the south in the early stage, not just to grab territory.

It was only a day's journey between Storm's End and Eagle's Nest.

The Dornish army under Oberon was already known for its lightness and agility.

So, set off early in the morning, at dusk.

The majestic figure of Storm's End Castle has already appeared at the end of the realization.

As the capital of the Stormlands, the castle is surrounded by thick outer walls. It looks like a huge tower with strong battlements on top, making it look like a huge spiked fist rising into the sky from a distance.

When this castle was originally designed, the worst-case scenario was considered.

This fortress became Renly's last source of confidence.

When the Dornish army surrounded the city wall, a faint sound of surrender suddenly came from inside the castle.

After all, now they don't even have a boat.

To the south are the Dornishmen, to the north are the Bronzegate and Harvest Hall, which surrendered to Aegon Targaryen.

Hay Hall is still loyal to him, but now he has no time to take care of himself and is being besieged by the armies of these two families.

So, Renly Baratheon is now sitting in Sleepyhead.

Even if you want to run away, there is no way.

It’s hard to fly without wings!

Renly Baratheon sent lobbyists out of the city, hoping to exchange for Oberon Martell's withdrawal by admitting that the southern cities were occupied by Dorne.

But how could the Red Viper pay attention to him?

He directly rejected the proposal, and pressed a large number of family members of the nobles captured from the southern castle to the gate of Storm's End Castle.

Crow's Nest Castle, Eagle's Nest Castle, Rainhouse City, Stonehelm City, Mist Forest City, Greenstone Castle, etc.

From the many fortresses conquered by the Dornish people, there were about a hundred people, ranging from infant children to gray-haired old men.

The Prince of Dorne exercised his traditional skills.

All the more than a hundred people were hoisted up within a safe distance that could be directly seen by Storm's End Castle.

A large pit was dug under his feet, filled with collected potent poisons.

Snakes, insects, etc., were densely packed at the bottom of the pit.

The messenger also brought the purpose of doing this to Storm's End:

Although it was not stated explicitly, these nobles all knew what this meant:

"If you don't want your bloodline to be cut off and your family to be gone, then it depends on your performance in Storm's End Castle."

Renly Baratheon was furious when he found out what the Dornish people were doing.

The cavalry was sent out of the city immediately, trying to snatch back the people on the wooden shelves.

However, Oberon did even better. When he saw the cavalry leaving the city, he did not send his own force, which was mostly light infantry, to confront the cavalry.

If you leave the city, I will light a fire!

So, after the cavalry arrived, all they were left with was the torn and shapeless corpse at the bottom of the pit.

When the news came back to Storm's End.

Renly's face instantly turned pale.