After the first legion commander was appointed, it was Oberyn's turn.
This Prince of Dorne put down his identity and stayed in Andalos. He made great military exploits and was naturally qualified to become a legion commander. He also resigned from the position of commander of the city guard. These things have been passed for a long time.
So Oberyn knew that he would definitely be a legion commander.
Viserys gave him the command of the Rhoynar army that was later conquered.
Oberyn himself also has Rhoynar blood, and his ancestors came from the ancient Rhynar city-state that was defeated by the Valyrian Free Fortress.
The legendary Rhoynar heroine Nymeria married Morse Martell and helped her husband conquer all of Dorne.
Therefore, it is perfect for Oberyn to lead these kneeling Rhoynar troops, and as Viserys's confidant, the Rhoynar general Evan Parth serves as the deputy commander, helping Oberyn manage the entire army.
Second Corps.
"Prince Oberyn, I leave the Second Legion to you."
Viserys also took out a golden sword and shield medal and handed it to Oberyn.
"Second Legion?"
"Your Majesty, this name is too unpleasant."
The Prince of Dorne, who had curly black hair, crossed his legs, touched the soft beard on his chin with one hand and shook his head helplessly.
Oberyn is very knowledgeable and artistic, so it's hard to look down on such a simple number.
"The Second Legion just has the serial number 'Two'."
Viserys glanced at Oberyn, wondering what he was thinking about every day, and then spoke calmly.
"The number will not change. You can call me by another name in the future."
"As long as it's not called the 'Sugar Baby Army' or the 'Martell Army'."
Viserys finally made a small joke, and Oberyn grinned with a hearty smile.
"no problem."
"Don't worry, I will never give you such a bad name."
Oberyn took the golden medal of sword and shield from Viserys's hand, and then wore it on his chest.
This fresh experience made Oberyn very motivated. After all, although Dorne has slightly different customs from other places in Westeros, it has never had such a completely different system.
The nobles only manage the territory and cannot control the army in the territory.
Nobles could become commanders of the army, but they were based on merit rather than title, and were not allowed to serve in their own territories. They also had to accept regular reporting and rotation.
Moreover, the income in the territory is closely related to the interests of the nobles themselves. If it is neglected and neglected for a long time, or even the people are in dire straits, the king has the power to take back part of the land of the nobles as a warning according to the supreme ruling power, and even turn it into a commoner. The most serious thing is
Will be sent to the gallows.
Although in the end the power of the country was highly centralized in the hands of the king, and the power of aristocratic autonomy was greatly suppressed, Oberyn could see that the benefits outweighed the disadvantages for the development of the country.
Especially when the country is still in its embryonic stage, one voice can unite everyone and reduce the energy of internal strife.
As for whether this system will be copied to Westeros in the future?
Viserys's promise to Prince Doran was that Dorne would remain as it was now, maintaining its special, aloof status.
In fact, since Dorne surrendered to the Targaryen Dynasty and later the Baratheon Dynasty, Dorne has always maintained a special status.
The many marriages between Targaryen and Dorne in history were all intended to consolidate this important frontier ruler.
Therefore, there is no problem with Viserys making such a promise to Prince Doran, but Prince Doran insists on promoting the marriage between his daughter and Viserys, perhaps not just to strengthen this alliance...
At this moment, Viserys suddenly thought of what happened more than half a month ago.
Prince Doran suddenly received a letter. In order to promote the marriage contract between the two alliances, his daughter Arianne Martell had boarded a ship sailing from Sunspear to Andalos.
She was accompanied by fifty elite Dornish Guard soldiers for protection, and a dozen craftsmen and craftsmen who supported Andalos.
"Oberyn, how long until the Princess of Dorne arrives?"
Viserys spoke, and Oberyn raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard Viserys' question and thought for a moment.
"There are probably more than two months left."
Sunspear is thousands of miles away from Andalos, and it takes a long time to travel by sea.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
"a little nervous?"
Then a middle-aged man with slightly dark skin sat on the chair and joked in a teasing tone that he still remembered the first time he met Viserys.
Viserys's face also turned a little dark, and then he responded angrily.
"No!"
In fact, although Viserys can be serious sometimes, but more often than not he is a person who is easy to get along with, and he never deliberately puts on any "king" airs.
Because Viserys often said something like "A respected king does not rely on his own noble blood".
Although everyone present is not as noble as his bloodline.
Ruling a country should rely on the support of the people and nobles. If you have 'noble blood' but do not have the strength to rule the country...
Such a person is just like his father, the ‘Mad King’ Aerys II, or King Robert who currently sits on the Iron Throne.
No matter how noble your bloodline is, you will be destined to lose the chair under your butt and even your own life.
"Ha ha…"
After such an episode, the serious atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly became a lot more relaxed, and all the old men present showed "understood" smiles.
If you think about it carefully, His Majesty the King is still a fifteen-year-old boy now. He will be considered a true adult when he celebrates his sixteenth name day next year and holds a coming-of-age ceremony.
However, sometimes Viserys' maturity and stability almost made them forget that he was still just a teenager.
just one
Hina.
"Your Majesty has indeed reached the age to get engaged."
The old knight sitting on the left side of the king had a happy smile on his face. He felt as if he was watching his own child grow up. Although he had never been married, he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.
"The eldest daughter of Prince Doran of the Martell family and the king are considered to be well-matched."
The marriage between the Targaryen and Martell families is considered a family tradition, not to mention that she is the eldest daughter of Prince Doran, so naturally there is nothing wrong with her.
"yes."
The old Sir was the first to speak, and immediately various voices of approval rang out in the conference hall.
Only Bessie Joyce, the newly appointed commander of the First Legion sitting in the corner, did not speak up to echo.
His back was still very straight and he was sitting upright. He would only agree with the king's order and not include other people.