Chapter 168 Letter in Flowing Water Garden

Dorne is a very interesting place.

This land is not rich in products and has a small population, but it has endured tenaciously for more than a hundred years in the face of the Targaryen family with giant dragons. It was not until finally that it was completely restored through marriage with the Targaryen family. The integration of the entire seven countries.

Until now, the title of the leader of Dorne is still the prince who is theoretically one level higher than all the guardian dukes. This is the respect of the entire Seven Kingdoms for their achievements.

As their clan language "Unyielding" says, outsiders can invade Dorne and kill the people of Dorne, but it is extremely difficult to make the Dorne people surrender.

In fact, in the past hundred years, the Martell family of Dorne and the Targaryen family of the Iron Throne have maintained a very close relationship, marrying each other's daughters back and forth, and the bloodlines of both parties merged with each other.

When it comes to who is the most loyal to the Targaryen family in the entire Seven Kingdoms, the other families have to step aside, and Dorne is the absolute number one.

This is why Rhaegar took Lyanna Stark as his mistress, and then went south to make villains. In fact, he gave the Crown Princess Illya who stayed in King's Landing a colored hat. Dorne In the war, he still supported Targaryen.

If this hundred-year marriage is regarded as a long-term investment, only if a Targaryen sits on the Iron Throne, Dorn's investment will be considered to have paid off, because this is the common blood of both parties.

You see, when Robert Baratheon ascended the throne, was there a Martell on his council? The entire Dorne immediately fell into complete political passivity.

In terms of strength, they certainly cannot defeat the other six kingdoms headed by the Iron Throne. Without the support of the Iron Throne, the Dornish people would suffer on some minor issues.

For example, in the borderlands where conflicts are constant, bloody frictions between the two sides are commonplace. And because the Stormlands themselves are the king's home, how can Dorne possibly get support in such conflicts?

Politics cannot be accomplished by relying on swords alone. If you only advocate violence, you will eventually be swallowed by violence.

Therefore, in theory, any of these big families may attack Clay and Daenerys, but Dorne will not. Their interests are deeply tied to Targaryen, and now they are eager to land the king's army immediately.

Based on this, the Martell family is a very important part of Clay's future layout. If they can get their support, this chess game will be completely viable.

Clay doesn't know what's going on with the offensive and defensive battle in King's Landing now, but for the three top players at the gambling table, this game is basically a stud situation. No matter who loses, it is unacceptable.

If you are unlucky, you will move your head and completely lose the qualification to continue playing. If you are gentler, you will avoid it from a distance, lick your wounds in the dark, and accumulate strength in order to fight again.

Anyway, no matter what, this battle will definitely have to waste one or two, or so Clay feels.

The three parties participating in the war each have their own advantages, and all of them are talented people. Clay still can't say who will be the final winner.

Now, the previous memories are no longer of any use. Clay himself has stepped into the game and personally joined this bloody game.

After he sent away Tychu Nestos, the messenger of the Iron Bank, a letter was written in the name of Daenerys from Barristan, a know-it-all in Westeros, which took less than half a month. Delivered to Sunspear City.

The exquisitely crafted letter followed Sir Barristan to the flowing garden of the Martell family, the center of Dorne's rule.

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Prince Doran Martell, the ruler of Dorne who has always been known for his caution and calmness, held the letter in his hand that surprised him. Although he was expressionless with emotion and anger, his heart was filled with turmoil.

"Ser Barristan, I know you were once Robert's captain of the Kingsguard. It's really interesting that this letter was sent by you. Things in this world are often unexpected. "

Maintaining the same posture as before, Prince Doran smiled and turned the conversation to Ser Barristan. He wanted to obtain more information through this unexpected Targaryen messenger.

This letter is composed of very beautiful words, with the delicate and roundness unique to women. According to Barristan Selmy, it was written by Her Majesty Daenerys Targaryen herself.

Prince Daolang generally believed this statement, but there was one thing that made him slightly doubtful. For some reason, he felt a strong murderous atmosphere behind the elegant words of this letter.

After staying in the position of prince for decades, he had seen many letters of all kinds, large and small, and he thought he would not feel wrong.

In his opinion, if this was written by a man who had been on the battlefield, it would be in line with his expectations.

"Yeah, all of us can't see the future clearly, so I'm here trying to figure out a future for myself that makes as much sense as possible."

"You are honest and don't use those disgusting words to try to prevaricate me."

Prince Daolang nodded, pointed to the piece of paper, and asked slowly:

"As written in the letter, you invited my brother Oberon to Slaver's Bay. I am very curious about how Daenerys, a girl, conquered a city in Slaver's Bay alone without the help of outsiders, and it was effective. What about the rulers?”

The news that Daenerys has a dragon has been spread in Essos, but it has not spread to Westeros yet. With the outbreak of the war, each family transferred all the spies stationed in Essos to attack the country. .

This is also equivalent to buying time for Clay and Daenerys in disguise.

In this letter, which was actually mostly dictated by Clay, Clay and Daenerys did not mention the dragon matter. Although Clay was sure that Dorne would definitely be on his side, he had to drive with caution. New Year Ship.

Some things written in a letter are far less convincing than having someone read them with their own eyes, which is why Clay insisted on Oberon Martell.

It's not that he has any fondness for this red viper, but that he knows Prince Lang's physical condition and it's simply impossible to invite him.

The first man of Dorne has been suffering from gout for a long time, and his actions have been affected by it. Moreover, he is too cautious, so he is not a good choice.

Regarding the prince's question, Ser Barristan has already made plans.

"Your Majesty has her own charm. Countless people follow her. Ruling Astapor is just the starting point of her achievements."

Clay had specifically told him not to reveal his existence. This was not because he was worried that the Martell family would not support him, but because he was afraid that this unfamiliar name would cause trouble for Oberon's arrival.

From the moment Galesos fluttered its wings in the blue sky, the name Clay Manderly was completely beyond any family in Westeros. The Dragon King is the Dragon King, and this should not be underestimated by anyone.

"Really? Then Her Majesty Daenerys does not allow me, the prince, to underestimate her."

Doran Martell nodded and was noncommittal to Barristan's answer. He knew that any charm was just a prevarication. No matter how beautiful a woman is, if she doesn't have the strength to be with her, she can only become a favor in a man's bed.

And now, the last Targaryen princess actually captured a city without saying a word. She wouldn't believe that she could kill Doran Martell even if she didn't have any troops.

He immediately realized that there must be someone else around Daenerys helping her. Otherwise, how could a wandering woman do this?

After thinking about this, Prince Doran immediately became alert. Daenerys was a very important figure in the core planning of the Martell family, which had been committed to helping the Targaryens regain their kingdom and avenge the blood hatred against the Lannister. Important point.

With Viserys dead, there is now only Daenerys, the last true Targaryen descendant. She is a woman, and women need men.

Even if they can't let their heirs become the Queen's pillow, the Martell family must join the Queen's command as soon as possible.

Doran Martell has already felt the crisis. He doesn't know which force is helping Daenerys. If this force takes shape around the queen, then even if the Targaryen kingdom is restored in the future, Dorne's expectations will be lost. Most of them will fail.

The most important Lannister blood feud may also have changes due to the influence of this power, and this alone is something that the Martell family cannot tolerate at all.

So, this means that Oberon Martell’s trip to Slaver’s Bay has become a must-go!