The Glory of the Seven Gods of Ice and Fire

Chapter 7 Ideas for the Eastern Expedition

The Lannister brothers were very surprised by Hugo.

Originally, in their imagination, Hu Ge should be a ruthless and rough bandit. In their private conversation after waking up, they both thought that he might be subject to some humiliation and torture next. But this is not a big deal. Back then, the Royal Forest Brotherhood treated the captured nobles like that, but in the end they were retaliated a thousand times.

Therefore, just when they were about to be humiliated, they found that they were receiving normal treatment, all according to what the captured nobles deserved. Then after meeting Hu Ge, they were also surprised by this man. Hu Ge was obviously a well-educated nobleman who managed his bandits and farmers in an orderly manner. From his surname, it could be seen that he came from a long-standing family in the valley. .

This is very surprising.

As we further observed Hu Ge's team, we found more surprises. Hu Ge's management of his team was even better than that of the Royal Forest Brotherhood, which gave the kingdom a headache back then.

To put it bluntly, the Royal Forest Brotherhood is just a coalition of bandits. It relies on the support of the people to deal with the encircling and suppressing armies. Hu Ge's team really makes people feel that they are obeying in all aspects under his command.

Such a person cannot become a bandit just to become a mountain king, a hero who can only move outside the city. He must have a great purpose. Hence, Tiget’s question.

"There is no future for turning into a bandit. Even if you become a contemporary Simon Toyne or the Smiling Knight, you will not be able to change the outcome of being spread all over the world."

The two people Hugo was talking about were the leaders of the Kingswood Brotherhood. They relied on the support of the people to kidnap nobles, escaped before the knights arrived, and defeated the teams that came to attack several times. They became the leader of the entire Westeros. A legendary hero.

But in the end, he was still killed. As the Iron Throne provided the people with superior conditions, the people also gave up their cover for the Kingswood Brotherhood. The Brotherhood, which lost the support of the people, was quickly finished and became a thing of the past. Until now Found only in bard poetry.

"From the beginning, my goal has been to protect the people. To this end, I attacked the raiding teams of the nobles, and even took advantage of the iron type to take advantage of them. So they called me a robber and bandit, and my goal has never changed."

"It's good that you want to protect the people, but now that the war is over, and with Lord Robert ascending the Iron Throne, peace will soon come, so why don't you disband the team and go into seclusion, instead of resisting us? ?”

Tiget's question was a tricky one, going straight to the core of Hu Ge's logic, but Hu Ge just responded with a smile. He also drank a little too much. In this case, let's tell these two people his plan, if he can win them over. It's best if two people join together. It doesn't matter if you can't. Saying what you're holding in your heart can at least make you feel more relaxed.

"My people and I are bandits who should be hanged, no matter where we are with the real dragon or the stag. Even if we want to recruit people, we must first show our worth and get the guarantee from the Iron Throne to reveal the matter - but , this is what I say to the real bandits and deserters under my command."

"Oh? Do you have other ideas? Do you mean the Iron Throne?"

Jillian said with a little sarcasm while sipping his wine glass. If he was still sober, he would never say this, but now he is half drunk. The identity of this Lannister means that he does not need to worry about anything. Originally It’s difficult to restrain yourself.

"That prickly iron chair is not my goal, and I won't try to get his idea. Wouldn't that make me look too stupid?" Hu Ge didn't pretend not to hear Jillian's sarcasm, he directly contradicted him. Going back, "My real goal is the east, the other side of the narrow sea."

"Ha, this is the first time I've heard this."

Jillian drank all the wine in the glass and then put the glass aside. As for Tiget, his face became serious.

"Every winter, countless people in Westeros will struggle with hunger and cold. Old people are forced to leave their warm homes and claim to go hunting. Parents have to cover their babies to death because they simply cannot survive the hardships of winter. There are also some young people who have no choice but to travel far away, just to reduce the burden on their families. And if there is a long winter or a war, it will be even worse. Countless people will starve to death, sometimes even the nobles in the castle are no exception. .”

Listening to Hugo's words, the two Lannisters were silent. They both knew that what Hugo said was a cruel fact. In this war, they also saw many tragedies. Neither of them spoke because Hu Ge had not finished what he said.

"Since winter is so unbearable, why not seek life elsewhere? The Andals came to Westeros to avoid the massacre and capture of the Dragon King of Valyria. In order to avoid the Dragon King, the lords and knights gave up their seven The hills where the gods were born gave up the valleys where they once ran, and crossed the sea to Westeros to compete for the land of the ancestors. During this period, countless bloody battles took place. My ancestor was a warrior who played a key role in the Battle of the Seven Stars. After a bloody fight, they finally gained new land."

"And now, Valyria has been destroyed for four hundred years, and his daughters are fighting endlessly. Isn't this an opportunity to cross the Narrow Sea and return to the place where the Seven Gods originated?"

Hugo's words shocked the two of them. They didn't speak for a long time. Lannister thought about Hugo's possible thoughts, including becoming a noble, becoming a rich man, and sitting on the Iron Throne, but crossing the Narrow Sea and conquering Anchuan They really didn't expect that the Dal people were once their homeland.

"Lord Hugo, your idea is very bold, but I must say that your idea is also very ridiculous." After silence, Tygett spoke first. Lannister, whose face was slightly red due to drunkenness, was very straightforward. to express his opinion.

"I can see that you have the support of many monks and priests, and you also have the 'miracle' of the Seven Gods. It is not a problem to pull up an expeditionary army composed of people, but how do you cross the sea? Let alone gather together. With such a huge team, we will inevitably face encirclement and suppression from many sides. How will you lead the team to the seaside?" Tiget was not idle for a few hours after he was captured, and walked out of the camp with the guards following him. I went around for several rounds, constantly chatting with people to understand the situation, and also analyzed the scenes I saw on the battlefield.

Therefore, after analyzing various information, he thought that Hu Ge might be able to pull the team together. Many areas in Hejian, Storm and River Bend were tortured by the war. Even after the war was over, there were still many farmers who could not endure it. These people have one hope and they will definitely follow.

But crossing the sea is extremely ridiculous and difficult to do, and even if you find a ship, how can you avoid the navy of the Free Trade City?
  "This is the problem I need to solve next. This is the long march I must go on. I'm sorry, you two, but I have to talk to my subordinates next. This is my long-standing habit."

Hu Ge picked up the cup and asked the guards to take it away, then walked to the table and came to the soldiers closest to him to raise a cup and salute, and then received a round of cheers.

Tiget looked at Hugo in silence, and finally picked up the wine glass and drank the contents in one gulp. Jillian's eyes kept wandering, obviously thinking about something.

"Do you think Hu Ge's paintings are impressive? Forget it, little brother, drink less." Tiget could tell at a glance that the younger brother was excited. He could tell what this brother was thinking at a glance, "Don't even think about it. Oh, his idea is ridiculous."

"I don't think so."

Jillian picked up the wine glass, but did not drink it. He just kept shaking the glass, letting the wine continue to leave disappearing ripples on the wall of the glass.

"I think this is an opportunity. Tyget, do you want to be under Tywin your whole life? Standing in the shadow of your brother like Kevan?"

"how is this possible!"

Tiget was angry and his face was twitching, which showed that these words aroused a lot of anger.

There are four brothers in this generation of the Lannister family, namely Tywin, Kevan, Tyget and Jillian. The shadow of the eldest brother Tywin overwhelms all the brothers. Kevan chose to obey, and Tyget and Jillian did not agree. They are willing to accept their fate, but limited by their abilities and environment, they can only continue to suffer internal mental exhaustion.

"No matter what you think, I decided to join this cause, so as not to continue to be miserable like you, unwilling to stand in Tywin's shadow and have to rely on Tywin. Originally, my idea was to go to the ruins of Valyria If you are looking for your family’s clan sword, then you can choose this Eastern road next.”

"Valyria? Are you that crazy?"

His brother's idea almost made Tiget jump, so much so that he forgot his anger for a moment. He knew that Jillian always dared to think and do, but he never expected that he would be so crazy.

"So I choose this Eastern expedition now. After all, it seems much safer than going to Valyria, doesn't it?"

Jillian showed a successful expression, this was the effect he wanted, and Tiget also realized his brother's thoughts, and his expression became bitter.

"Okay, okay, I know I can't stop you, so what are you going to do? Just join in and be surrounded and suppressed by the Iron Throne?" Tiget looked tired, and he really had nothing to say.

"I don't think the Iron Throne will be encircled and suppressed. What Hugo wants to do hits the heart of the Iron Throne. Do you think our new King and Prime Minister are not troubled by the devastation in the country? Everywhere. They are all people struggling with food and clothing. If these people can go to the East, then the pressure on the Iron Throne will be greatly reduced."

Jillian is clear about the current situation in Westeros. What Hugo wants to do can actually help the Iron Throne - of course, anyone can help with this, and even if he successfully obtains the support of the Iron Throne , whether you can sit still in the end depends on your ability.

"Then what? Being annihilated by the fleet of the Free Trade City on the Narrow Sea? You don't think they will let you cross the sea easily, do you?"

Tiget continued to try to dispel his brother's stupid idea, but Jillian just laughed and said nothing.

"That Hugo, I have a feeling that he can do it. If it's impossible, it doesn't matter. Anyway, I am the one who plans to go to the ruins of Valyria."

Hearing this, Tiget could only drink one glass after another. He knew that Jillian could not change his mind now. When he sobered up, he could have a good talk with him. Seven Gods, if he failed, he would let him go. It's a headache to have to face such a drunk brother who talks nonsense.

(End of this chapter)