Chapter 395: Allison Plans Marriage

It was getting darker, and it was dusk.

In the parliament hall, two white knights in silver armor and white robes pushed open the closed wooden door.

Led by Viserys, a group of members participating in the meeting walked out one by one.

Looking around, the faces of the group of people were different.

With a smile on his face, Viserys looked at the envoys from Pentos and Volantis and invited them, "The banquet is not over yet, welcome to get drunk."

Just looking at the scene, it looked like allies were dating.

The two envoys agreed with complicated eyes.

Not only did they agree to the banquet invitation, but also the strategy of allocating the tax revenue of Lys Port.

The Iron Throne is powerful, and the tax revenue for a hundred years is not a small amount.

They have to send a raven to convey the message as soon as possible and get the approval of the prince/governor.

"Your Majesty, I will withdraw first."

Corliss looked solemn and saluted respectfully.

"Are you not going to the dinner?" Viserys asked.

Corliss shook his head: "Due to my duties, I have to sort out the port taxes in recent years and the plan to restore the port of Lys."

Do your job well, and enjoyment is far less than power in hand.

Hearing this, Viserys did not stay any longer and let the other party leave.

He did not like sea snakes, and it was better not to see them.

Everyone walked out, and Rhaegar suddenly said: "Lord Otto, the issue of the craftsman registration is on the agenda, and I will soon apply it to Myr."

"Prince, King's Landing has a large population, I will do my best." Otto took a deep breath.

"Hard work." Rhaegar encouraged.

The rules of Westeros have been set, and there are not many potential troubles that can be improved.

He plans to build Myr into a city-state with a complete system and try a series of desirable policies.

The craftsman registration is just one of them.

As time goes by, a further military registration can be introduced.

There are many propertyless slaves in Myr, and they are classified as soldiers by family and assigned to cultivate and farm outside the city-state.

Work in the fields during the farming season, and recruit young and strong men during the war.

In this way, the survival problem of slaves can be solved and the predicament of the lack of royal direct troops can be changed.

Otherwise, according to the noble system of Westeros.

The vassal of the vassal is not my vassal, and the vassal of the lord is not my lord.

Whenever there is a war, Targaryen relies too much on the support of nobles from all over the country.

For a dynasty moving towards great unification, this is not a good habit.

Rhaegar should follow the example of his great-grandfather Jaehaerys, subtly correct bad habits, and constantly propose corresponding reform measures.

Tap tap...

Suddenly, a gray-robed maester walked quickly, holding a piece of letter paper in his hand.

"Stop!"

Eric stepped forward and stopped the maester in front of everyone.

"White Knight, this is a letter from Storm's End."

The gray-robed maester handed over the letter paper respectfully.

Viserys came to life and asked, "Is there any news from Storm's End?"

The Dornish invasion of Cape Wind's Wrath was like a thorn in his heart.

"Your Majesty, wait a moment."

Tormund and Orwyl looked at each other, and the former took the letter to check it for him.

Confirming that there was no problem, Tormund smiled, handed over the letter and said, "It's good news."

The content of the letter was roughly from Aemond's own account.

How to ride a dragon to defeat the Dornish and rescue the harassed Crow's Nest and Griffin's Roost.

A lot of blah blah...

Rhaegar cast a look and nodded secretly.

Aemond was mature at a young age, and his mind was deeper than Aegon. He was a good seedling.

After reading the content, Viserys smiled happily: "Aemond and Laenor performed well. The Dornish can't stop the dragon's flames."

"Let me take a look."

Alison looked anxious and took the letter to check it out.

As a mother, she was worried about her two sons being away, and she would pray to the Seven Gods every night before going to bed.

It was not until she saw the army clear the road from Venthold to support Stonehelm, and Aemond led the team to station in the rainforest, that she felt relieved.

Viserys said with satisfaction: "Aemond led a team and became a commander at a young age."

Alicent breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I just hope he is safe, he is too young."

Compared with the adult Aegon, the 10-year-old Aemond made her more worried.

Rhaegar's eyes flashed, and he suggested: "Father, it is better to resolve the war in the Stormlands as soon as possible."

According to his idea, the king sent a large army, and the fleet stationed in the Stepstones was dispatched to attack the Dorne troops from both sides.

He and Aegon rode the dragon to fight and put out the war as soon as possible.

Viserys heard the deep meaning and said worriedly: "You just conquered the Three Kingdoms of Women. Do you want to rest for a while?"

War is not a joke. Long-term and intensive participation will affect people's minds.

Rhaegar hesitated for a moment and thought of the problems of Lys and Myr.

Indeed, it was a bit difficult to get away.

Jasper from the Stormlands said: "Your Majesty, Prince Aemond has the support of Storm's End behind him. I think it's only a matter of time before the enemy is defeated."

He always pays attention to the battlefield in Stormlands, where Aemond has made a name for himself.

With the help of Royce Cullen and Laenor, who have been on the battlefield for a long time, winning the battle is not a problem.

Viserys hesitated a little, wondering whether to send troops.

Otto took the letter and said in a low voice: "The letter says that the army has approached Stonehelm and is sure to win."

Viserys was relieved and ordered: "Let's dispatch 3,000 soldiers to support and speed up the war."

"Under appropriate circumstances, we can also dispatch Prince Aegon to help. There are garrisons in the Stepstones."

Otto is very strategic and proposed a way to support the naval battle.

Rhaegar asked Tormund: "What are the movements of the Bone Road and Prince's Pass?"

The Narrow Sea War involves a long way.

Braavos only attacked once, and then retreated to a trade war.

Dorne has been holding back for so long, and has not achieved any results in the invasion of Stormlands.

This does not conform to the ferocity of jackals and vultures.

Something must be wrong if something is not normal.

Tormund reported honestly that the Bone Road and Prince's Pass were under strict defense.

Except for a group of refugees who had gathered for a long time, Dorne had no intention of sending troops.

Rhaegar was still worried and told them to send a message to Highgarden and Blackhaven, not to take it lightly.

Dornish people have always been cunning, so we have to be on guard.

As they walked and talked, they walked down the stairs from the corridor.

Alisson walked in front, holding her husband's hand, and said seriously: "In a few days, it will be Maiden's Day. I have invited young girls from all over the world, and I will call Aegon back then."

Maiden's Day is a traditional festival of the Church of the Seven Gods, held every summer.

Unmarried girls enter the temple to pray to the Seven Gods to get blessings.

I don't know when it became an unwritten rule among the nobles.

Provide a reasonable opportunity for young men and women of noble birth to meet each other.

Rhaegar raised his eyebrows and glanced at Rhaenyra beside him.

When he was choosing a marriage partner, his father planned to use Maiden's Day as an excuse.

Feeling the gaze, Rhaeny tightened her arms and smiled proudly.

Viserys agreed: "Aegon is not young anymore, it's time to choose a wife."

The eldest son is married, and the second son should also have children.

Alisson's eyes were firm: "Not only Aegon, many adults will bring outstanding children from their families, and they can also choose a husband for Helena."

"Helena?"

Viserys was stunned and a little resistant.

According to the customs of old Valyria, female members are preferred to marry brothers in accordance with family tradition.

This can ensure the purity of the family bloodline.

In the generation of his father Baelon, there were more female members than male members, especially there was a dragonless Vaegon who refused to marry.

That's why so many aunts married out and left the family.

In his generation, his cousin Rhaenys was older and married early.

He personally married Emma Arryn, who combined the blood of Targaryen and Arryn families, and gave birth to a pair of children of pure blood.

His younger brother Daemon was more tragic. He had no cousins ​​to marry, so he married Lady Rhea of ​​Runestone.

Lady Rhea died at the Black Wedding, so he married Laena, who had Targaryen blood.

It can be seen that following family traditions is a very demanding matter.

Among his children, there are more boys than girls.

Helena staying in the family is far more valuable than marrying out.

Thinking of this, Viserys whispered: "We should ask Aegon if he is willing to marry Helena, or wait until little Daeron grows up a little."

Complying with the marriage wishes of children does not mean acting arbitrarily.

Aegon did not want to marry Helena, and there were other children.

Alisson was reluctant: "It will take many years for Daeron to grow up."

"What's the big deal? Didn't Rhaenyra wait for Rhaegar for many years?"

Viserys laughed casually.

With the precedent of Rhaenyra and Rhaegar, the 7-year age difference between Helena and Daeron is not a problem.

Alisson shook his head and refused: "No, Helena can't wait!"

"There must be a reason?" Viserys was very confused.

Alisson glanced back at Rhaegar and gritted his teeth and said: "I am thinking about the family to prevent someone from making a mistake!"

She could see that her daughter had a crush on him.

Not to mention the disagreement between the black and green parties, Rhaegar was already married!

Viserys was not a fool. He looked back at his eldest son and then at his youngest daughter who was left behind. Absurd thoughts emerged.

"You mean, Helena..."

Viserys was very surprised.

"That's why I want to stop it as soon as possible to prevent more trouble!" Alisson lowered his voice and tried to restrain his excitement.

Viserys was silent immediately.

Unexpectedly, never expected!

Later, Rhaegar was a little scared by the two people and didn't know why.

His intuition told him that it was not a good thing.

Suddenly, a serious gaze was fixed on his back.

Rhaegar turned back subconsciously and met a pair of clear eyes.

Helena lowered her head and walked down the stairs with her hands hanging on her belly.

She raised her head from time to time and glanced at him with her light purple eyes.

Rhaegar suddenly turned around and caught her sight.

Helena was stunned for a moment, her eyes were filled with emotions, and she lowered her head after staring at him for two seconds.

Her movements were very coherent, and she didn't show any panic of having her little thoughts exposed.

Rhaegar retracted his gaze, and his heart was secretly beating.

The little girl was in a bad mood and had thoughts that she shouldn't have.

In his invisible field of vision, Helena raised her head again and stared at the elder brothers and sisters in front of her.

There was no impurity in her eyes, and there was a hint of hope in her envy.

She couldn't compete with her sister, so she could only watch silently.

The little girl was simple-minded, but not stupid.

She was waiting for an opportunity to blend in naturally.

Seeing that no one noticed her, Helena secretly complained: "The dragon has three heads..."