bookbashuk Chapter 125 We will never submit!
Chapter 125 We will never submit!
Chapter 125 We will never submit!
The two sides whispered a few words to each other, and then expressed their stance to Jiang Gan one after another. The general idea was that Loras alone could not become powerful, so they were willing to accept Targaryen rule as a state.
Seeing that no one stood up to voice their opposition, I realized that...
Jiang Qian wiped his hands, coughed twice, and continued, "Very well, given the war you've been waging these past few days, a unified Loras without a clear victor is certainly not what the people want."
After a pause, seeing that no one spoke, Jiang Gan continued, "Therefore, the Loras Islands will be divided into three, forming three principalities. The main island of Loras will become the Principality of Loras, with the Fisherman Prince serving as the Duke of Loras."
The fisherman prince rose joyfully and bowed to Jiang Yu, saying, "Thank you, great conqueror, His Majesty King Viserys III!"
The other two princes' expressions changed, but because of the group of people in white and blue robes in the hall, they dared not say anything.
"On the second largest island in the archipelago, the Principality of Lorason was established, and a Council of Governors was formed, composed of former members of the Council of Governors."
The Principality of Morosi was established on the third largest island, with Prince Harvest serving as its duke.
Jiang then divided up the territories of the other two duchies, and everyone received a "fruit" share. The street prince, who hadn't received any, was somewhat uneasy.
Jiang Gan naturally noticed the other party and immediately looked at Prince Jiedao and said, "I know you're anxious, but don't rush."
"His Majesty's intention is to designate a duchy for you near Velvet Hills. He has even thought of a name for you: the Duchy of Little Lorne. You will be the duke."
The street prince was a little dissatisfied. How could being the boss under the nose of Viserys be the same as being the boss in the faraway Loras Islands?
"This...My lord, could you perhaps discuss with His Majesty the possibility of establishing another duchy on Loras Island? It doesn't matter if it's small."
Although the prince was dissatisfied, he dared not be presumptuous on the surface, so he stammered as he spoke.
"Since His Majesty has made a decision, you should accept it. Do you want His Majesty to change his decrees because of this?"
So you're saying you don't quite trust His Majesty to treat us well, and that's why you don't want to stay by his side?
The street prince was willing to stay on the Loras Islands even if the country was small, but others were not. The fisherman prince, who had once been on the same side as the street prince, suddenly stood up and looked at the street prince.
"Sigh, look at you, in such a hurry again." Jiang Gan tapped the table with some dissatisfaction and looked at the two of them.
Upon seeing this, the fisherman prince immediately put on a smiling face and sat back down in his seat, looking rather sullen.
The prince opened his mouth, but when his gaze met Jiang Gan's, he could only lower his head and sit back down in his seat.
Now that things have come to this, whatever Viserys says goes. At least he's given you a chance to have your own fun. If you don't take his kindness seriously, they know what the consequences will be if his army comes to the island.
If they were to arrive, Loras, as an island nation, would find its naval strength completely outmatched by the Targaryens, and its army even more pathetic, having to conscript men to fight a civil war. How could it possibly say no to the Targaryens?
Moreover, everyone else is satisfied now, and only he, the Prince of the Street, is dissatisfied. So if he shouts "no," he won't cause any waves.
"Well, since no one has any objections, let's officially cease hostilities starting today. Afterwards, come with me back to Braavos to meet His Majesty." Jiang Gan spoke slowly, pulling everyone back to their senses.
"We shall obey the messenger's orders!"
Both sides replied with smiles, but Jiang Gan didn't care whether they were truly happy or not.
If you openly express your dissatisfaction, then I think you're not far from death. If you won't pledge loyalty, then you'll be in for a beating.
With Loras divided into three parts and incorporated into the Targaryen Empire, the kingdom was effectively taken over.
The first to feel worried was their neighbor, Myr. Norfos, also a neighbor, was located in the hills, and the entire city-state was surrounded by mountains. Even the villages and manors within the Norfos region were protected by wooden walls, forming fortresses.
Whether the Targaryens were powerful or not, the city-state of Norfolk didn't care. Those bearded monks firmly believed that no one could conquer their city-state.
But Mil is different. As a coastal city, they often go to war with Rhys over the sovereignty of disputed territories.
Myr's former neighbor, Pentos, was wealthy but not powerful, so he had no worries. But now Pentos had a powerful new master who was constantly waging wars of conquest against his neighbor, and Myr's feelings were understandable.
They began to relinquish some of their interests in the disputed territory in the hope of lessening Rhys's hostility towards them, and started trying to make their neighbors, Tyrosy and Rhys, realize that behind them was a ravenous dragon with an insatiable hunger watching them intently.
The Myr people hope to unite once again with the former Kingdom of the Three Daughters to resist the new and powerful enemy, just as they had resisted Valantis.
Meanwhile, Tychu, a fugitive remnant of the Iron Vault, arrived in Myr with the vault's vast funds. As an intermediary, he connected the three nations, attempting to form an alliance for them to fight against the Targaryen bandits.
Taichu even hired the famous mercenary group "Golden Company" from Essos for this purpose, signing a six-month contract with them. In addition, Taichu also spent a lot of money to purchase two thousand Unsullied.
Tychus used the hiring of the Golden Company and the purchase of large numbers of Unsullied to demonstrate to the Three Kingdoms the immense price he had paid to deal with the Targaryens.
He declared unequivocally at the governors' meeting in Myre that he would support Myre against the Targaryens even if the Iron Treasury spent its last gold coin.
"Return Pentos to the hands of the exiled governors! Return Braavos to the embrace of the Sea King! Reunite the Loras Islands! Let everything return to its original state!"
"In Slaver's Bay, in Astapo, I received the support of the benevolent lords, who said they also disliked a highly aggressive kingdom standing in Essos!"
"For our beggar king Viserys! We have no choice but to punish, punish and punish again!"
Make him understand that trading city-states have their own rules!
We do not welcome so-called conquerors! We will use overwhelming power to make him understand that his carefree days of wearing a crown, lying on his throne, and indulging in incestuous relationships with his sister are over!
At the governor's meeting in Mil, in front of Tyroth and the envoy of Rhys, Techo displayed his exceptional oratory skills.
"Yes, yes!"
The nobles and the envoys from Tyros and Ries cheered in approval.
"We will fight the dragon in Myr! We will deal with his minions in Pentos! We will cut off his wings in Andas! We will finish him off in Braavos!"
When the dragon roars at us, we firmly say no!
We will never submit!!!
"Yay! Yay!"
They slammed their fists on the table, stomped their feet, and nobles, wealthy merchants, and envoys supported Taichu in various ways.