Game of Thrones: Digger of the Dreadfort

"Earl Redford, you must first declare in front of everyone that you voluntarily join the Night's Watch, and then I will send someone to escort you to the dock of Maidenpool City, where there is the White Harbor fleet, which will pass through Seagull Town, the Three Sisters Islands and Ska Gus Island, heading to Eastwatch…

When you see Lord Commander Mormont, say hello to him for me, tell him that I am always thinking of the needs of the Night's Watch, and wish him a long life. "

Earl Redford still wanted to beg for mercy.

Several guards stepped through the small hall, their leather boots making a clear sound on the stone floor.

Earl Redford hurriedly backed away and accidentally fell heavily to the ground.

"Lord Domeric," Earl Redford begged, "give me another chance..."

The guards dragged him out like a wolf, and he even ran into the livid Earl Yohn Royce on the way.

"Lord Yohn, please, please give me a favor. I don't want to go to that ungrateful place on the Great Wall!"

However, the latter's eyes did not stay on him for a moment...

The shouts gradually disappeared throughout the tower.

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Candles burn quietly on the candlesticks on the oak table.

The furnishings in the small hall cast several interlaced shadows.

Domeric sat alone at the table, sipping the remaining Dornish wine.

Servants came and went, clearing dishes.

Domeric ordered them to keep the wine.

After everything is tidied up.

Benita, dressed in black robes, slipped in gently, exuding the scent of Braavos perfume.

"Master, Lord Varys of King's Landing, has sent you some bad news. A new Lannister army is gathering in Casterly Rock and seems to be preparing to rush to Riverrun along the Golden Tooth City..."

A new Lannister army?

Domeric frowned, "Who will lead this army?"

"It is said to be Ser Stafford Lannister."

"Tywin's wife's brother?"

"He's also his cousin, so he's a close relative." Benita added, "The Lannister family in Casterly Rock is really flourishing and intertwined. But Stafford Lannister is old and his head has never been strong. It works so well.

Lord Varys' intelligence indicates that this army is composed of wandering warriors, freeriders, and novices recruited from the alleys of Lannisport..."

"I have to say, this news comes very timely!"

Domeric reached out and rubbed his temples...

Chapter 221 A decisive battle, violence

Domeric led a coalition army of 40000 men to set off, marching westward along the Trident River in a mighty manner.

Walking on the Hejian Avenue that has been repaired for many years, the road is flat, the food is sufficient, and there is nothing wrong.

The journey was relatively peaceful. After Tywin's defeat at Harrenhal, the Lannister troops who burned, killed and looted in the Riverlands all shrank back.

Domeric set up camp step by step along the way, taking his time.

It seems that what awaits them next is not a fierce battle, but a spring outing in the countryside.

It was still dark and the whole army was encamped along the banks of the Trident.

Once there are more than ten thousand people, there is no limit!

Only when you are really in the middle of it can you realize what such an army really is.

The densely packed tents, like mushrooms growing wildly, almost covered the south bank of the Trident River.

All kinds of shouts and shouts surged across the rivers and fields...

It completely suppressed the sound of turbulent water and howling wind.

To make the long poles on which the flags of each family could be hung, trees were cut down for miles around.

Under the sunlight, countless swords and spears were like a steel forest, shining with an icy cold light.

Whenever it's meal time, thousands of bonfires and smoke fill the air with a pale mist.

this evening.

Domeric had dinner with Ser Jorah Mormont, Lord Wendell Manderly, Viscount Jon Wright...these old men from the Lonely Mountain.

Now the carefree Wendell is already an earl, and he is married to the legitimate daughter of Stoke Worth, and Jon Wright also has the title of viscount.

Jorah "The Bear" Mormont, who has always been above them in position, is actually a knight.

Domeric would naturally not treat this diligent and conscientious "big bear" who managed the Lonely Mountain Ridge for him. He promised that he would soon restore Jorah's "Earl" title in the name of His Majesty Joffrey, and then marry his little aunt marriage.

Countess Dustin of the Deserted Tombs has been a widow for many years, and the entire Dustin family is almost extinct.

Domeric felt that he needed to find a husband for his aunt, and at the same time strengthen the connection between Gushan Ridge and Huangtun Tomb.

When he was in King's Landing, Domeric had sidetracked him a few times.

Countess Dustin's words were unclear, but her attitude seemed to be that she had no objection.

Jorah Mormont quickly kowtowed in thanks.

With the title of earl, the gift of his wife, and the castle lands, Jorah "The Bear" Mormont suddenly felt that the fatigue he had accumulated in the government affairs of Lonely Mountain Ridge for a long time had dissipated...

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Along the way, there were so many coalition troops that it was difficult to increase their speed.

Starting from Harrenhal, it took ten days to reach the Bent Knee Stack.

The stack of knees.

It is the place where Torrhen Stark, King of the North, surrendered to Aegon the Conqueror.

After the battle known as "The Fire", Torrhen Stark, King of the North, led his army south.

But when he saw Aegon's dragons and his army, he bent his knees and handed over the crown...

This famous inn is located on the south bank of the Trident River, between Riverrun and Harrenhal.

The main building is a long and low wing that stretches out onto the river, as if to embrace the passing tourists.

In Domilik's view, the mountains and rivers here were born to be a battlefield.

It is also a strategic point, which can be attacked or defended!

The strategic positions of these places cannot be seen, but are summarized from countless wars in the history of Westeros.

Soon, the scouts from various lords brought the latest information.

"A large number of Lannister troops are gathering west of Bent Kneestack!"

"Including Tywin's troops, the army of the 'Kingslayer', and the new army assembled in Casterly Rock..."

"There are about 4 to [-] people!"

"It seems Tywin has given up the siege of Riverrun!"

"The Lannister has gathered almost all its forces..."

"It seems that Lord Tywin wants to have a decisive battle!"

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Domeric thought for a long time and decided to camp east of the "Kneeling Stack".

The Lannister army is currently stationed in the west of the "Kneeling Stack" and should be preparing for a decisive battle.

It can be seen that the Lannister army simply gave up the siege of Riverrun, and instead focused on the support troops of Domeric, looking for opportunities to annihilate the enemy in the field.

Domeric has led troops in many battles, and he has probably figured out the military thinking of the Westeros nobles:

Generally, they don't place their hopes on some kind of strategy, they just want to find an opportunity to start a confrontation.

But when fighting, there are always some external conditions that affect the outcome, such as terrain, morale, physical strength, number of people, etc. So the so-called tactics are to try to guide the external conditions to one's advantage...

In the final analysis, it comes down to a battle of strength.

Like in the "Battle of Harrenhal", Domeric's method of using "divine fire" to blast open the city wall for a night attack is basically impossible to replicate again.

Mainly because Tywin didn't expect that there would be a weapon that could blow open the walls of Harrenhal...

Domeric gradually fell into deep thought. In this "War of Five Kings" until now, he not only has to consider the tactical aspects, but also the strategic aspects.

Why are the Lannister troops eager for a decisive battle?

Perhaps Lord Tywin felt that he had an advantage and wanted to "complete the victory in one battle"!

Perhaps the western front line is too long and the supplies cannot keep up. Although looting on the spot in the river area can solve part of the military needs, it is not a long-term solution after all.

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However, as a commander, Domeric is more aware of a naked fact:

With the lethality of cold weapons in this era of Westeros, the most efficient way to fight is to gather people on the same battlefield for a decisive battle.

Otherwise, a small group of people will continue to harass and attack, and it will take until the Year of the Monkey to finish the fight?

Even if the soldiers on both sides could hold on, the territory's logistics couldn't keep up.

These are also many classic battles, most of which are fought in the form of decisive battles.

After understanding this, Domeric's brows relaxed.

There is no such thing as a conspiracy.

Only naked violence!

An earth-shattering decisive battle!

This is what all the soldiers on both sides of the war long for.

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The next day.