Game of Thrones: I became a crown prince for a day.

Chapter 677: The Lannister Seeking Death

Western Territory, Golden Tooth City.

As a fortress guarding the westbound border leading to the riverlands, the walls of Golden Tooth City have been repaired several times and the blue sun flag of the Lefford family is hung.

Boom boom boom!
An army of ten thousand people marched out of the gate of Golden Tooth City, carrying a hundred carts of supplies and baggage.

The three thousand cavalrymen at the front of the army carried the roaring lion banner of House Lannister.

"My Lord, do you really want to do this?"

Earl Lefford of Golden Tooth City stood on the top of the city wall and asked with an embarrassed look on his face.

"Of course." Jason looked down on people and said arrogantly, "That's what I'm doing."

"You are making an enemy of the royal family by doing this."

Lord Leford was anxious and tried to persuade the arrogant and stupid Duke.

As early as a month ago, the Western Territory began to gather troops.

An army of two thousand men has finally arrived at Luanhe City after much delay.

Just a few days ago, Duke Jason suddenly changed his mind and ordered the subsequent 5,000 troops to march north to station at the Green Fork River.

It is obvious that he is trying to be sneaky and disobey the royal order.

It even blocked the only route for people from all over the country to come to the royal family for help.

The continent of Westeros is now experiencing an unprecedented cold winter, with snow covering the ground more than three feet thick.

The valley was completely closed, and anyone who wanted to march north could only pass through the Frey family's Luanhe City.

If the Green Fork River is blocked, the North will be isolated.

Jason looked at his vassal with disdain and said without remorse, "Who said I would disobey orders? It's just that the heavy snow blocked the road and the Lannister army could not move forward."

Daemon broke into his castle without permission and humiliated him by stepping on him.

He will never give up.

Lord Leford was shocked and sighed helplessly: "You decide for yourself."

Having said that, he left with a glimmer of eyes.

Jason crossed his arms over his chest, the ruby ​​on his wristband knocking against the golden lion emblem on his breastplate, and he cursed inwardly: "Damn Daemon, damn Tyran, they should all freeze to death with the northerners."

A merchant from Quarth landed at Lannister Harbor, and two of the Thirteen Lords struck a deal with him.

If he could delay the royal family's war against the North, he would be given fifty ships of Quyrs' specialty spices and jewels.

If the nobles of the Reach were secretly held back to prevent them from joining the war in Oldtown, it would also increase taxes on Lannisterport.

It happened that the alliance between Oldtown and the Lannisters collapsed, and they became staunch supporters of the royal family.

An alliance with Quarth would allow revenge on the crown and weaken the old town of Hightower.

He was so wise to kill two birds with one stone.

……

The actions of the Western Army soon aroused repercussions.

Several hundred troops composed of several riverland nobles were blocked at the Green Fork by two thousand Lannister troops.

The negotiations were fruitless, so they turned around and returned to Hongcha River.

Riverrun, reception hall.

"My Lord, the bastards of House Lannister are blocking our way and preventing us from reinforcing the king."

"Yes, Duke Jason's actions are no less than treason."

"..."

Dozens of Hejian nobles gathered together, cursing indignantly.

They were all noble lords who wanted to go north to the Great Wall but were stopped.

The military strength of Hejian has been weak since ancient times, and even wealthy families rarely maintain a large number of soldiers and horses.

Each family contributed several hundred people, and two or three families formed an army.

Faced with two thousand elite Western troops, they could only run to Riverrun in disgrace to complain.

The lobby is on the second floor.

Young Lord Kermit Tully sat on the lord's throne, listening to the noise of his vassals below with a headache.

The nobles of the Hejian area are stubborn and old-fashioned, and dare to resist injustice.

They gathered at Riverrun early in the morning and argued endlessly.

"Brother, this is not a solution."

Oscar Tully frowned and lowered his voice, "The baggage train of the king's territory goes north every month. The people of the West are seeking death."

Those who dare to stop the coalition forces from the north are not short of baggage troops.

It is clear that the Lannister family's move is to deliberately trip up the royal family from behind as they watch them head for the Wall.

Once the royal family gets to know the news, the chaos will spread like wildfire again.

"I know." Kermit's eyes were gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Jason was just taught a lesson by Prince Daemon for not sending troops."

This is waiting for an opportunity for revenge.

"Sir, instead of waiting to die, why don't we take the initiative to attack."

Benjiko Blackwood was also on the second floor. He had a harmless baby face and said excitedly, "The Riverlands are our territory. We will work together to kill all the people from the West."

"The boys" is a general term for the three young men.

It is known throughout the Seven Kingdoms that the boys obey the heir to the Iron Throne.

"I think it's feasible."

Oscar secretly planned a route, and said with murderous intent: "Madam Shabiser in Luanhe City is still here. Let's send a message to her raven, and we can form a double-sided situation."

Don’t be fooled by the young age of these “guys”, each of them is a military strategist with sharp strategic vision.

He is much wilder than those old guys in the hall who were born in peacetime and can only howl when something happens.

Kermit stroked the short beard on his chin and was quite moved by the proposal of his second brother and his best friend.

The Lannisters are seeking death, and someone should take credit for this achievement.

It just happened to be in Hejian, so the credit should go to the people of Hejian.

boom!
Suddenly, Kermit slammed the table, sat up straight, and spoke to his two brothers who were also nobles present, in a loud voice: "I will send a raven to the crown prince of King's Landing, and let him personally judge the crimes of the westerners. Everyone mobilize the army and get ready to go!"

It is not advisable to go to war privately, and the royal family’s order is still needed.

With just one order, we can march to the Green Fork River.

"Yes!!"

……

King's Landing.

The streets were covered with snow and the weather was so cold that water froze.

The sweepers started working early, pulling the snow and frozen bodies out of the city.

Boom boom boom!
The men in golden robes traveled in groups, beating every household.

"The king has distributed firewood and rations. Open the gate quickly."

The wooden door covered with burlap creaked open, revealing a dirty, skinny woman's face.

The woman's face was sallow, and her dry hair was full of stains from people who dared not wash their hair. It was freezing cold in Junlin, and no household had extra hot water.

"Take it. The next distribution will be in three days."

The man in golden robe threw a bundle of firewood and a bag of rice into the door in a rude manner.

The woman was not angry, but thanked him repeatedly with gratitude: "Thank you, thank you our king."

"Don't go out unless necessary, and keep doors and windows closed at night."

The man in golden robe gave the usual instructions and pushed the cart to the next street.

The heavy snow came suddenly and people across the continent had no time to react.

When the king went north, he ordered the city-states on the other side of the strait to transport food every day.

It ensured a constant supply of food for the people of Junlin.

The young crown prince also had a kind heart. He ordered the royal forest outside the city to be cut down and firewood to be collected to provide to the cold people.

Otherwise, more people would have frozen to death.

"Thank the gods."

A golden robe expressed his relief.

As soon as he said that, he was slapped in the face.

The leading team leader had a cold expression on his face and said disdainfully: "Thank the royal family, the gods are enjoying themselves in the temple."

Since the rise of Protestantism, the Faith of the Seven has gradually lost its authority.

If the new and old gods were useful, these peasants wouldn't have to rush around every day.

……

Red Fort, Council Hall.

Baerlon sat behind his desk, with a pile of thick letters and memorials in front of him.

He casually threw down a memorial, which was filled with the bodies of civilians who were dragged out of the city today.

Even if firewood was provided, it would not be enough to keep the room warm all day long.

It is easy for people to freeze to death in any house that is leaky.

"Alas, hundreds of people died again."

Belron sighed sadly and said, "So many children and women froze to death, and we couldn't save them all."

When it comes to the character of a superior, he is still not as good as his father.

My father had already predicted that many people would freeze to death, so he evacuated my grandfather and my younger brothers and sisters in advance, and also ensured a constant supply of food to King's Landing through the city-states on the other side of the strait.

If people have enough food to fill their stomachs, they will not cause unrest.

But heating materials were scarce and there was no more of them.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!
There was a knock on the door and two ministers pushed it open and walked in.

Otto and Lin Man were together, and the former spoke carefully: "Your Highness, the war in Oldtown is getting more and more intense, and stone people infected with grayscale have appeared in Whispering Bay."

When he spoke, his eyes were dim and unclear.

He had reason to suspect that it was the merchants of Quarth who maliciously released the Stonemen to spread the plague.

"Hasn't support from the West arrived yet?"

Baerlon was surprised.

The armies of the Reach have already set out northwards. In order to balance the fighting power of Oldtown and Quarth, the royal family secretly orders the Lannister family to support Oldtown and Hightower.

"That's the second thing I want to say."

Otto took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Duke Kermit of Riverrun has received a letter saying that the Western Frontier Army is stationed at the Green Fork River, blocking the Allied Forces' path to the north."

Baerlon was stunned when he heard this. He never expected this.

How dare Jason?

Great-uncle Damon had warned him not long ago.

"Your Highness, this is treason. Duke Kermit requests your instructions."

Lin Man spoke slowly and added: "If war is necessary, the princes of Hejian will declare war on your behalf."

"I know this."

Belron was a little confused and tried hard to accept the reality.

"Please make plans as soon as possible. The people of the West have no respect for the royal family anymore."

Otto bowed slightly and walked out of the hall with a sullen face.

Old Town is his family fiefdom, so you can imagine how he feels.

Belron held his forehead with one hand, took out a memorial and handed it over, sighing, "Lord Lin Man, first organize the poor people in King's Landing and arrange for them to be heated and fed in churches and other places."

Distributing rations and wood scattered around would not have much effect.

If the poor gather together, they can save more people.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Lin Man took the memorial and hesitated to persuade the country to go to war.

Beehive City is adjacent to Oldtown, and the Bisbury family is a vassal of the Hightower family.

His family was also affected, and naturally hated the people from the West who did not keep their promises.

"You go first."

Bellon waved his hand, interrupting what Lin Man was about to say.

Lin Man knew what to do and shut up, then walked out slowly.

The door slammed shut.

"Ugh!"

Baerlon sighed again, and a bitterness that shouldn't be there for his age appeared on his young face.

There's a war in Oldtown and the westerners are causing trouble.

He took out a letter from the drawer, signed by Prince Quill of Sunspear.

Reported that the Greenblood River Orphans were rebelling again, and secretly suspected to be reinforced by mercenaries from Bravs and Pentos.

The news had come half a month earlier, which was exactly the time when Aunt Helena left Summerhall.

"Seven Hells!"

Baerlon rubbed his face and looked up at the sky: "It's all chaos, I can't handle it at all."

Her younger sister Daenerys and her third brother Maekar were both outside, without even a reliable helper around them.

As he thought about it, Belron lowered his head, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

If only my brother Eamon were here.

He has the smartest head, full of clever ideas.

The two brothers are from the same mother and have much more chemistry with each other than the brothers from the Tully family.

Baeron closed his eyes silently, and his little hand groped for the dragon taming whip at his waist.

"I kind of missed you, bro."

(End of this chapter)