Chapter 287: Men’s Rights

Longzel didn't say anything, just looked at Daeron's somewhat lifeless eyes. He gently held his grandson's hand

"Your Majesty, are you serious just now?" The old dragon king looked at the dying king with a smile. If Longzel himself were to judge, from the perspective of the nobles, the king would hold a great council to decide the succession to the throne. He would definitely agree with it. So why did the nobles praise Jaehaerys I so much, even though many of Jaehaerys I's policies harmed the interests of the nobles-although these losses were not serious, and many of them could even be directly passed on to civilians and small nobles. So, the nobles loved Jaehaerys I, not only because of his diligence and achievements, but also because his great council actually delegated the royal power to the nobles.

When did the nobles have the right to comment on the king's succession?

From the perspective of the Dragon King family, Longzel sneered at Jaehaerys's behavior. How did the Targaryen conquer the country? It was the dragon, the flame and forgiveness of King Aegon in the war of conquest, the cruel killing of King Maegor and the comfort of Jaehaerys and Alysanne.

The noble power that several generations had tried their best to gather was almost lost after the Great Council.

Daeron smiled bitterly: "Apart from the Great Council, is there any other way to ensure the stability of inheritance?" He tried to raise his skinny arms, but found that he couldn't move at all, so he could only continue dejectedly: "Grandpa, aren't you curious about who I originally planned to be the heir?"

Longzel didn't have any fluctuations in his expression, and seemed not surprised by who Daeron chose: "Your Majesty, is there any other answer to your question? Or do you really plan to make Princess Rhaena your heir?"

Daeron smiled bitterly and closed his eyes.

He even felt tired when shaking his head now.

"According to the order of succession, Rhaena has the right to inherit all my powers. According to tradition, Baelor will inherit my position. Grandpa, the position of Prince of Dragonstone has been vacant for too long. The nobles are already forming cliques. I am really worried."

"No need." Longzier raised his eyebrows: "In the kingdom of dragons, only dragons can speak."

The foundation of the Targaryen dynasty is the dragon. It is the nobles who are united under the deterrence of the dragon. As long as the dragon is still there and the foundation is not overthrown, the Targaryen rule will last for thousands of generations.

"Baelor is gone." Daeron continued: "I can't bear to break his wings. Grandpa, Baelor once regarded the Seven Gods as his spiritual sustenance. The death of my mother, my wife and children made Baelor abandon his faith and pursue unrestrained wandering. My brother is no longer suitable to be a king."

Daeron looked into his grandfather's eyes. He believed that Longzier could understand what he meant.

He is the grandson of Varese, but he is also the king of Targaryen. Even if the general trend is irreversible, in the final analysis, he still does not want the surname Targaryen Varese to appear too early.

At least not in his generation.

So Elena is excluded from the inheritance by default.

And to be honest, Rhaena's character and ability are more suitable for the queen, not the queen.

There is still chaos in the conquered land, and the Dothraki will not always be law-abiding. His successor must be a dragon rider and must be able to convince the public.

"I have no choice, only Aegon, but Aegon." Daeron said helplessly: "He"

Longzel looked at his grandson with a smile and gently released his hand.

"Your Majesty."

He changed his name.

"Daeron, there is no need to be polite to grandpa at this time." He said with a smile: "Or have you really learned bad things from those two guys, Aemon and Aerion, and think that the world is full of chivalry?"

Daeron's chest rose and fell a few times, as if he was laughing.

"I can't hide it from you, grandpa."

How could he really doubt the nobles' attitude towards Aegon.

When did finding a mistress become a big deal? Moreover, Aegon gave whatever he wanted after eating, and the nobles were eager for their daughters to climb into Aegon's bed.

He was so generous when he was a prince.

What would happen if he became a king?

How could they oppose him.

Moreover, what did Aegon represent? It was the sacred and inviolable male inheritance rights. Queen Rhaenyra broke the rules, which had caused minor waves in many regions.

For example, some sons-in-law used the eldest daughter's claim to seek their father-in-law's land. It was two generations of kings, Jacaerys and Aegon II, who tried to beautify this matter into a temporary victory for the designated succession rights.

After all, Rhaenyra had a grand ceremony of enthronement and the loyalty of the lords, which meant that the lords recognized her inheritance rights.

To put it bluntly.

Why should women join in the fun when there are men around? It's hard to hear, but in this world, it's like this, even the kings who rely on the female inheritance right cannot avoid it.

"My heir will be Aegon Targaryen, Prince of Oldtown, Targaryen's right hand. Grandpa, after I lose consciousness, please preside over the canonization of Aegon as the heir to the Iron Throne, but, but."

Daeron suddenly raised his voice and said with difficulty.

"Canonize Daeron Targaryen, the son of Aegon Targaryen and Rhaena, as the Prince of Dragonstone, and become the heir to the Iron Throne after Aegon Targaryen succeeds to the throne."

Daeron solemnly said his "last will"

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Long Zell nodded: "I will convey this order to the princes. Dairen, do you have any other wishes?"

At the last moment, Long Zell no longer treated Dai Lun on the sick bed according to the rules between monarchs and ministers.

But the emotion between grandparents and grandchildren.

"No more, Grandpa, I know you can rejuvenate me and ride the dream fire back to the sky, but I'm tired, Grandpa, I have finished fighting this beautiful battle, and I have failed to win even the conquerors. , the disputed land regarded as a scourge belongs to the Iron Throne, haha, grandpa, don’t be angry, if you had occupied the disputed land, the Iron Throne would have had a headache for a long time, maybe now the Iron Throne’s surname is Vareses.”

Seeing that Long Zell just showed a smile, Darren said "cut" in a bored manner.

"Grandpa, you are so boring. In fact, I hope that you or Uncle Ringor can serve as Aegon's Hand of the King to keep him from messing around. But out of selfishness, I gave up this idea. Grandpa, there is no other way. But that’s the only concession I can make.”

Daeron issued the final edict.

"If possible, I hope that Darren can get engaged to Princess Desiree Vareses." Darren's voice was already a little erratic: "Of course, others can do it, as long as they are girls from Vareses. "

Long Zell nodded.

"As you wish, Darren."

Darren closed his eyes calmly.

Dragonheart, the Conquering King, Daeron I Targaryen, was quietly called by Stranger at the beginning of the 178th Conquest.

He ordered his funeral to be simple and not to disturb the people of Junlin. Menghuo conducted a simple cremation for him in the Dragon's Cave.

Darren left this world peacefully.