Game of Thrones: Attack on the North Wolf

The intimate conversation between Robb and Margaery in the study continued until lunchtime at noon.

In the end, Robb, who looked refreshed, helped Margaery, who was flushed as if she was drunk, and walked unnaturally, towards the banquet hall of Crake Hall.

Weir and other wolf guards who were guarding the door followed closely behind, as if they hadn't heard anything during the guarding period.

Crake Hall There are not many luxurious ornate decorations in the banquet hall, the overall style is simple but extremely spacious.

This used to be the castle of the Kreher family. The members of the Kreher family, who are famous for their strong and tough bodies, value food and like to hold banquets just like their wild boar family crest.

The three Dukes of Mace had already been invited by Clay to sit down in the banquet hall.However, ever since Margaery told them about the crisis in High Court, the three of them anxiously discussed various countermeasures.

When they saw Robb helping Margaery enter the banquet hall from the entrance of the inner castle, the Duke of Metz's frown gradually relaxed.How could he, who is experienced, fail to see the state of the two of Robb.

In fact, a large part of Margaret's persistent dream of becoming a queen is due to the indoctrination of the Duke of Metz when she was growing up.

The politically savvy Duke of Metz, after seeing Cersei Lannister becoming Robert I's queen and the increasing political influence of the Lannister family, has always wanted his daughter to become queen too.

Therefore, after Margaery became an adult, he had been secretly planning with Renly, who was then the Minister of Justice in King's Landing, to make Margaery another queen of Robert I.

The Duke of Mace wanted to use this to expand the political influence of the Tyrell family, while Renly wanted to use this to weaken the indirect control of the Lannister family over Robert I.

However, the situation in Westeros is changing, and their plan has been aborted before it can be implemented.

Although he has gone through many twists and turns, the Duke of Mace actually feels comforted at this moment.After all, after seeing Robb's extraordinary power, he felt that the position of Margaery, the Queen of the Seven Kings, had been completely stabilized.

Robb directly took Margaery to the guest of honor seat in the banquet hall, then nodded to Clay at the side as a gesture, and a large number of dishes developed by Robb in Winterfell were served on the long table by the servants.

Ding, Ding!
Robb picked up the fork in his left hand and tapped the wine glass in his right hand. The crisp sound of collision immediately quieted down the banquet hall that had been chattering ever since he took Margaery to the guest of honor seat.

"Everyone, I think you all have some guesses by now, so let me announce the most important thing first!

Margaery Tyrell swears allegiance to me on behalf of House Tyrell who rule the Reach!
From now on, the Reach will be under my rule! "

Robb scanned the hall with his eyes, then raised the wine glass in his right hand and spoke in a resounding voice about his allegiance to the Reach.

"Whoa! The North, the Iron Islands, the Riverlands, the West, the Reach. We've got most of Westeros."

"I also participated in Robert I's uprising back then. But now, Your Majesty is more powerful than Sir Ed and Robert I combined!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

Following the announcement of the heavy news, heated discussions and applause erupted suddenly in the banquet hall after a brief silence.Both the nobles of the north and the leaders of the ironmen were all excited.

After all, everyone is now in the same camp.They have been fighting with Robb for a long time, knowing that he is generous in rewards and punishments. If Robb really sits on the Iron Throne in the future, he will certainly not treat them badly.

Feeling Robb's prestige among the nobles under his command, the Duke of Metz couldn't help but feel extremely envious. Why does he desire political status and military exploits.

It is because, although he was born in a famous noble family, no one including his own mother has really recognized him since he was a child.Therefore, he is extremely eager to be recognized by others, not by his surname.

"Okay! The second thing is that I'm going to be engaged to Margaery Tyrell.

I will release the soldiers of House Tyrell unconditionally, and I will personally help them foil the plot of the despicable Tywin Lannister! "

After the discussion applause subsided a bit, Robb took a sip of the wine in his hand, then tapped down with his free left hand to signal and spoke.

However, compared to the first matter that was discussed a lot just now, the banquet hall fell into an eerie silence as soon as the second matter was uttered.

Most of the northern nobles are silent because they unconditionally support Robb's decision and are waiting for him to continue to elaborate.

A small number of northern nobles and leaders of the ironmen felt that Robb seemed to be bewildered by the beauty, so they couldn't wait to join the battle in Highgarden.

In their view, since the Tyrell family has now sworn allegiance, there is nothing wrong with releasing their family's soldiers.

But the Tyrell family was still an ally of the Lannister family, and now they suddenly changed their family and joined the Stark family.

Leaving aside their loyalty, at least Robb should consider whether this is a trap set by Tywin.

Therefore, after releasing the soldiers of the Tyrell family, it is the most correct choice to let them fight the Tywin army first, and then let the northern army enter the field to clean up the mess.

"By the way, when Margaery came to Crake Hall, she brought us a gift from Mrs. Olenna. Gold bars and coins worth 60 golden dragons.

Since it is a gift from everyone, it is not only the adults here.Together with every soldier under your command will get one of them! "

Of course Robb understood what the silence in the banquet hall represented. He suddenly seemed to have just remembered something, and began to talk about the rich rewards of the Tyrell family.

"In addition to these gifts, if we succeed in lifting the predicament in High Court this time, Madam Olenna will also prepare a reward worth 100 million golden dragons for us!"

God! 160 million golden dragons!
Robb's words instantly detonated the banquet hall.Although everyone here knows that it is impossible for them to get all of them, just thinking about this number makes everyone feel excited.

Greatjon, who once saw gold bars in the basement of Casterly Rock City, admitted that he couldn't even find hundreds of golden dragons in his Last Hearth City.It can be seen that the nobles in the northern region lived in poverty before, except of course, White Harbor.

As for the leaders of the ironmen, it was true that they made money quickly by plundering, but they consumed it faster.Therefore, they are more excited than the northern nobles who have gradually become rich through the southward war.

"Support the Tyrell family, and kill those bastards of the Lannister family!"

"We follow His Majesty's footsteps and protect Highgarden!"

"Long live Queen Margaery!"

The charm of money is really great. In less than a few minutes, the atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly changed from quiet to extremely lively.The nobles who had been silent before could not wait to fly to Gaoting immediately.

Seeing this scene, Robb immediately thought of a classic sentence from his ancestors in his previous life, that the prosperity of the world is for the benefit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for the benefit!
"Very good, since everyone is so eager to protect High Court. Then the third thing is to formulate a tactical plan to relieve High Court's predicament!"

"Your Majesty, please allow me to lead the Tyrell soldiers back to Highgarden as quickly as possible!"

The Duke of Mace, who had been unable to speak, finally waited until this moment, so as soon as Robb finished speaking, he immediately stood up and spoke loudly.

"Well, Duke of Mace, you are the supreme commander of the Reach, the Guardian of the South! How could you go to such a dangerous battlefield in person? If something really goes wrong in Highgarden, the Reach still needs you to command!

Therefore, I have to refuse your request and let you stay in Crake Hall! "

Hearing what the Duke of Mace said, Robb declined without thinking.

Just kidding!Isn't it just a gift for you to lead an army to Highgarden?

The Duke of Mace, whose request was rejected, was not angry, and even agreed with Robb's words.Because Robb not only recognized his importance, but also always thought about his safety.

"Well, I've decided. The Tyrell infantry will still be under Ser Garland's command, and the cavalry will be under Ser Loras' command."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Hearing Robb's order, Garland and Loras immediately got up and saluted to accept the order.It's just that the gentle smile on the handsome Loras' face made Robb feel a chill.

He immediately turned his head to Clay, who was sitting at the front, and asked, "Clay, where is Earl Rickard's infantry?"

"They arrived in Lannisport yesterday, Your Majesty!"

"Well, then inform them that they don't need to continue to the Crake Hall. Because, I will lead the northern army to join them!"

Hearing Clay's report, Robb nodded slightly and then continued to speak to him.

Margaery, who had been sitting obediently like a beautiful vase, finally couldn't bear it now.She asked in a sweet and gentle tone as much as possible: "Your Majesty, you want to go north? But Gaoting is in the south!"

"Well, I know. However, High Court is a huge trap at the moment. Tywin will definitely consider the possibility of the Duke of Mace's army coming back.

Therefore, they must have made preparations to besiege Gaoting and then wait for the opportunity to destroy the reinforcements!
This time, Sir Garland and Sir Loras brought an army back to Highgarden just to attract the attention of the enemy, not to let them fight the enemy head-on.

Because I will lead the troops to go north through Deep Cavern City and take the golden road to directly attack King's Landing City.In this case, Tywin will definitely transfer the army back to help King's Landing City, and the plight of High Court will be automatically resolved.

And, we will change from the one being calculated to the one taking the initiative! "

Looking at Margaery's pretty face, Robb loudly explained to her the reason why he led the army to the north.

clap clap clap!
After listening to Robb's words, the Duke of Mace immediately stood up and applauded excitedly.He felt that what Robb said was exactly what he had in mind.

"Clay, you choose some intelligence personnel to follow Sir Garland and Sir Loras. Keep our correspondence at any time.

All right!Dinner is doubled for all soldiers today, and tomorrow morning we will set off separately! "

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Yes!"

When Robb made a final decision on the tactical plan, the banquet hall fell into a pleasant atmosphere of enjoying food and wine.

The Duke of Metz was full of praise for these novel dishes, while his three children had different complexions and their own ideas.

The luncheon party went on until it turned into a dinner party, and the rest of Robb's evening flew by in some sort of happy motion!
The next day, outside Crake Hall, more than 1 infantry troops and more than 3 cavalry troops of the Tyrell family, led by Garland and Loras, headed for High Court along the coastal road.

The northern nobles such as Robb and Clay led [-] northern cavalry, [-] northern soldiers and ironmen mixed troops and headed towards Lannisport.

Margaery and the Duke of Mace remained in the crake hall, protected by the remaining five or six hundred northern soldiers.

On the broad coastal avenue, Little Jon and Gendry, who had mostly recovered from their injuries, led the scouting cavalry and were scrupulously carrying out the scouting mission.

A few kilometers behind them, Robb and Clay were talking in low tones among the resting northern army.

"Clay, you now know the information Margaery told me. Do you think there is anything wrong with this information?"

"What's wrong? Your Majesty, I don't see any problem."

Hearing Robb's words, Clay frowned and thought carefully for a long time, and finally replied with a bit of shame shaking his head.

"At first, Tywin resolutely tore up the covenant with the Tyrell family, which made me feel something was wrong!

During the series of wars with the Western Territory for more than half a year, I have been collecting various information on him through the Northern Territory Intelligence Organization.

Tywin is a calculating, ruthless person, but he cherishes the reputation of himself and Lannister.

After the Battle of Highgarden, the Lannister family's bad reputation of unilaterally tearing up the covenant will surely spread to the ears of the nobles in Westeros. This is undoubtedly an intangible loss for Tywin. "

Seeing that Clay really couldn't tell, Robb, who wanted to train him to be his own commander, began to teach him step by step.

"Hmm, maybe it's because you showed absolute strength under Riverrun, so Tywin can't care about these and just want to expand his strength quickly?"

"Well, there is indeed such a possibility!
However, since he wants to tear up the covenant and completely offend the Tyrell family, he should do his best to destroy them as quickly as possible to avoid future troubles!

Instead of sending envoys, they want to once again unite with the Tyrell family to swallow Dorne under Highgarden, and the stormlands and other coalition forces!
This is also where Margaery told me that something strongly went wrong in my heart! "

"Hmm, maybe sending envoys is just to confuse the Tyrell family so that they can better capture Highgarden?

Your Majesty, please forgive my stupidity, I can only think of these! "

Clay, who had already seen the gap between himself and Robb, answered him frankly.

"Hehe, after careful consideration, I think it is his real idea that Tywin sent an envoy to unite with the Tyrell family again!

If they do reunite and manage to swallow Dorne, the Stormlands, etc.Then the benefits he gets will definitely be higher than the benefits of the multi-party forces carve up the River Bend.

Moreover, he could also take the opportunity to claim that the purpose of breaking the covenant was to set a trap, so as to restore the reputation of the Lannister family!
So, I have a bold guess, since the layout this time does not look like Tywin's handwriting in some places.

So, will there be other mysterious forces influencing Tywin behind the scenes.And he wanted to rely on the other party, but he didn't want to be controlled by the other party.

Of course, these are just my guesses, and I'm not fully sure! "

For Clay, who has been completely trusted after getting along for a long time, Robb softly expressed his inner guess.

"Hiss, if His Majesty's conjecture is true. It must not be easy for this mysterious force that can link Tywin, Stormland, Dorne and other dignitaries together!
Therefore, His Majesty does not want to go south to Highgarden with House Tyrell.So... shall we continue northward? "

Clay glanced left and right subconsciously when he heard this, and then asked in a low voice.

Hearing Clay's inquiry, Robb replied to him with a confident expression on his face:

"Of course I will continue to go north, but my goal is not King's Landing City.

First, King's Landing City is no different than these small cities in the Western Territory. It cannot be taken down by siege ladders alone.If you really want to attack it, you will have to spend a lot of time and troops at least.

Second, I can just take this opportunity to try whether the Tyrell family is sincerely loyal, or whether they are hiding some bad intentions.

Third, if the Lannister family really captured Highgarden and gained that huge wealth, I think Tywin's power will undergo unprecedented changes.

Fourth, if my guess is correct, the mysterious forces that are helping Tywin behind the scenes will never let me take King's Landing City easily!
"

"Not going to King's Landing? Your Majesty, what is our goal?"

"hey-hey……"