He paused deliberately, admiring the shock that flashed in Anders' eyes, and then continued:
"Dorn has stone men, salt people, and sand people, and the people of Loinah on the Green Blood River...
The Ellenwood family is a representative of the stone people, flowing with the pure blood of the ancestors and the Andals.
And what about the Martell family? They are salt people, and have long been saturated by the blood and culture of the Loina people, and even their title 'Namelos' declares that they are 'Nameria blood'. "
Liu Qian's tone was inflammatory:
"A thousand years ago, before the arrival of Queen Namelia's fleet of ten thousand ships, your great ancestors proclaimed themselves the High King of Dorne and ruled over parts of Dorne.
It was the Martell family that defeated Ellenwood and stole the rule of Dorne with the help of the power of the foreign Loyna.
Why? Why can the Martell family rule Dorne for generations, while Ellenwood can only be subordinate?
The Iron Throne can't give you, I can.
Under my rule, Dorne will return to the traditions of Westeros and abandon the alien titles of Loina... The whole of Dorne will be guarded by you, Anders Ellenwood. "
Anders Ellenwood was completely stunned.
He was shocked not only by the position of "Dorn Guardian" promised by Liu Qian, but also by the palpitating depth of this oriental person's understanding of the intertwined ethnic contradictions and historical grievances within Dorne.
Stone men, salt people, sand people, orphans on the Green Blood River...
These ethnic divisions, which even many Westeros nobles may not be able to clearly clarify, are actually treasured by the other party.
As Liu Qian said, Dorn has never been monolithic.
The stone man represented by the Ellenwood family, who lives in the Crimson Mountains and has physical characteristics that are closer to the mainstream of the Seven Kingdoms.
Tall, fair, blonde or brown-haired, he always had a grudge against the Martell family, an "outsider" who relied on the Loyalians to ascend to the throne.
The salt man and the sand man are completely different.
Salt people are people who live in coastal areas near the side of the narrow sea, with dark hair and olive skin.
The sand people live in deserts and river valleys, darker than the salt people, and their faces appear brownish-red due to prolonged exposure.
In addition, there are some Loina people on the Green Blood River who refuse to integrate into Dorn, known as the "Orphans of the Green Blood River".
Those Loinas are descendants of the Loina who landed on Dorn with Queen Namelia a thousand years ago, and still believe in the gods of Loina.
Therefore, although it cannot be said that there are many contradictions within Dorne, it is by no means on one heart.
Especially between Ellenwood, who was a stone man, and the Martell family, who were salt men.
A thousand years ago, the humiliation of the Ellenwood family losing the throne of the "Supreme King" has always been a thorn in the family's heart.
Anders' heart shook violently.
The Oriental man in front of him has a terrifying dragon that has burned the fleet of the Seven Kingdoms, and an invulnerable army of the dead.
With his power, the Ellenwood family may really be able to pull the Martell family off their horses and become the rulers of Dorne.
But then, he thought of the strong strength under the Iron Throne, as Oberon said, a dragon was still a little reluctant...
Liu Qian keenly captured the struggle in Anders' eyes and knew that the time had come.
He decided to add another handful of firewood and throw out the secret that was enough to subvert Anders' cognition:
"Master Anders, there is another old thing that you should probably revisit.
Decades ago, Prince Oberon and your grandfather, Earl Edgar, duel over a mistress dispute, and Oberon used ... Well... In some special way, Count Edgar unfortunately died.
For this reason, Prince Douran sent his eldest son, Quentin Martell, to Ellenwood City to become your adopted son as a sign of atonement and reconciliation..."
Anders frowned and interrupted impatiently:
"These old things, everyone knows about the whole Dorn, what do you want to say?"
The smile on Liu Qian's face became inscrutable:
"What I want to say is, if, I mean, the little boy Quentin Martell who was sent to your castle back then was not Prince Doran's biological son at all, but a carefully crafted impostor?"
"What?!"
Anders Ellenwood exclaimed, suddenly standing up from his chair, his face full of extreme shock and absurdity.
"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! Quentin grew up in Ellenwood City, and I watched him grow up and know him better than Dorothy! "
Liu Qian leaned forward slightly, his eyes like a torch:
"Then what if Prince Daolang had already completed the package transfer before it was sent, or even at the time of birth?"
This bold and terrifying guess was like a hammer hitting Anders.
He froze in place, and his mind couldn't help but recall Quentin's completely different physical characteristics from his sister Arlene and his younger brother Tristan.
Ariane and Tristan are typical Martell salt man traits.
Black hair and olive skin.
Quentin, on the other hand, has brown hair, a high forehead, a square chin, and a wide nose.
Liu Qian threw out this speculation precisely because he was familiar with the huge controversy about Quentin Martell's identity in the original work of his previous life.
Game of Thrones has three turtles, "Turtle Man" Jorah Mormont, "Green Turtle" Victalion Greyjoy, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Dorian Martell.
Prince Doro, the world-famous "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in Game of Thrones, is known for his forbearance and unfathomable intrigue.
If a real strategist is to be produced in the game of thrones, then there must be Prince Dolang among the candidates.
Oberon's entry into the Imperial Council, the marriage contract between Arean and Viserys, and the later speculation of Aegon Jr.'s true identity, the true or false Quentin, may be hidden behind Norvers' hindsight, and the purpose of sending Salera Shad to the Academy...
If he was not familiar with the plot, he might be deceived by Dao Lang's weak appearance, thinking that he was an easy target to bully.
When Doron arranged for "Quentin" to go to Essos to find Daenerys to fulfill the marriage contract, his attitude was ambiguous and the guards were weak, but the Ellenwood family sent an elite entourage, even including the heirs of the Ellenwood family.
This abnormal behavior, as well as Quentin's very different appearance, all point to a possibility.
The one sent to Ellenwood City may just be a shad from the Flowing Water Garden, a smoke bomb that Prince Dorothy stabilized the Ellenwood family and hid the true heir.
The real Quentin was protected as a backhand.
The Ellenwood family sponsors Quentin's Bachelors, Knights, and Heirs, and may want to gain access to Daenerys and her dragons through Quentin's hand, or to sabotage Doron's plans.
But they never thought that they might be put in a position by Dao Lang.
Anders sat back in his chair, his face changed, and fine beads of sweat even oozed from his forehead.
This speculation is too shocking, but once the seeds of doubt are planted, they grow wildly.
He was silent for a long time before asking in a dry voice: "You... Do you have proof? "
Liu Qian spread his hands and looked very frank:
"Direct evidence? For example, the testimony of the midwife? I didn't, after all, only those who were present when Quentin was born knew the truth.
But, Count, you just need to think carefully about Quentin's appearance, compare Princess Arlene and Prince Tristan, and then think about Prince Doron's attitude towards Quentin...
And, most importantly, think about Dauron Martell, with his scheming and cautious personality, do you really believe that he will hand over his eldest son to the hands of the feud family to raise him? "
Anders let out a long, heavy breath, as if to spit out all the depression and shock in his chest.
He nodded slowly, his eyes sharp and cold:
"If all this is true, the Ellenwood family and Martell will be an endless blood feud, but until then..."
Liu Qianxin understood and interjected:
"Until then, tonight's conversation will only exist in the memory of the two of us."
Anders didn't speak, just nodded slightly, indicating acquiescence.
His most urgent idea now is to return to Dorne immediately and use all his strength to verify the mystery of Quentin's identity.
This is about the thousand-year honor and disgrace of the family!
Immediately, he thought of the current situation, lowered his posture, and even had a hint of respectful pleading in his tone:
"My lord, please forgive me for taking the presumptuous, what do you plan to do with us captives? My daughter Ianse's wedding date is near..."
Liu Qian raised his eyebrows and pretended to be puzzled:
"The wedding can be held at any time, and you are now my distinguished guests, so naturally I will not let you go easily."
Anders suppressed the anxiety and anger in his heart, and said more humbly:
"My lord doesn't know, my daughter's fiancé, Sir Roger Allion of Grace City, is also imprisoned in your dungeon at the moment, and if you allow me, I can write back to Dorne, and the Ellenwood family is willing to offer a generous ransom in exchange for the freedom of both of us."