Game of Thrones: Digger of the Dreadfort

Renly said with a smile when he heard the satisfactory answer.

At this time, a knight with a golden tree emblem embroidered on a white background brought news about Count Matus.

The knight's armor was dented, his boots were dusty, and his coat had a large hole in it.

But the look on his face as he knelt down made it clear at a glance that he was bringing good news.

"Your Majesty, we have won again!"

He quoted the exact words of Count Matus:

“After the Hand of the King failed to cross the river at the ford, he went to several fords to try to cross the river, but failed repeatedly.

The fiercest battle took place at a ferry more than five miles upstream.

There was an attack led by Baron Sandor Clegane, the 'Hound'.

During the charge, many of his men fell into the water, and more than 300 soldiers drowned, including five knights... so much so that the river was almost blocked.

Finally, 'Hound' led a group of soldiers onto the river bank.

However, Master Matus was well prepared and mobilized reserve troops to counterattack. The enemy army was completely defeated and became chaotic, causing heavy casualties.

The 'Hound Dog' suffered more than a dozen wounds and fled back to the north bank in embarrassment. Our army sent him off with a hail of arrows and flying stones...

Your Majesty, Master Matus asked me to tell you that as long as he stands there, the army of the Hand of the King will never cross the river! "

"Oh, it's a pity that I didn't see it with my own eyes!"

Renly knew that what the other party said might be a bit exaggerated. To block the Mander River, at least half of Domeric's [-] troops would have to drown.

But he couldn't help but sigh for victory: "Find a bard quickly, let him compose a song for this battle.

"Downfall at the Hand of the King", what's the name like?I should really write the lyrics myself! "

"Your Majesty, let's wait until this war is over." Lord Randyll Tarly's tone was slightly sharp.

A small victory caused the king to lose his previous composure and reveal his true nature. This is not a good thing!

"What Lord Landao said makes sense!"

Renly agreed, but changed the topic: "But this victory must be known to everyone - so I am going to open the barrel and let everyone drink to this victory."

Ever since Lord Matus Rowan's former army was defeated and returned, the atmosphere in Bitterbridge has been tense and depressing, and even Renly is in a state of panic.

Now taking advantage of this victory, it is the best thing to give the soldiers a little hope and drinks.

Earl Landau had no objection to this...

That night, the entire Kuqiao military camp was filled with joyous laughter.

The minstrel played the harp and sang an unknown tune, accompanied by two drummers and a girl playing the reed.

"Long live Renly!" the soldiers shouted. "Long live Baratheon! Long live Baratheon!"

The soldiers cheered for victory and their king in unison, and the sound even flowed across the Mandalay River to the other side...

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As soon as Sandor "The Hound" Clegane heard the noise coming from outside the camp, he immediately began to curse loudly:

"If you can give me 500 more people, I can kill the entire river bank!"

Jon Wright said in a low tone: "I'm afraid it won't work if there are 1000 more people. The terrain is too unfavorable for us!"

This night attack caused Domilik to lose his troops... nine knights and more than 500 soldiers were killed.

"Domi, we cannot capture such riverside fortifications in a short period of time. Count Randyll Tully probably hopes to use it to consume our troops." Wilfield analyzed calmly.

Domeric took a long breath and said coldly: "If we attack by force, we will definitely suffer heavy casualties."

"Should we use that secret weapon?" Wilfield reminded.

Domeric knew that she was referring to the "Thunder Cannon", and Wilfield had seen the power of this "explosive pack" before.

If we use "flying thunder cannons" when crossing the river, and cooperate with a large group of soldiers to force a landing, we might really be able to succeed!

However, the number of "flying thunder cannons" is limited. If they are wasted crossing the river, how will they deal with the infantry phalanx in the storm land of the river after landing ashore?

Domeric shook his head: "Calm down first and see how they attack. Send more scouts to inquire about the military situation."

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That night, Domeric took out a thick, leather-bound atlas he had brought with him and turned to the Reach.

In the flickering candlelight, his eyes roamed back and forth along the Mandeb River.

It was actually blocked by a river!

Domeric was unwilling.

Closing the book, he closed his eyes and thought.

The gods gave him victory after victory:

The war with the Karstark family, the expedition against the wildlings beyond the wall, the capture of King's Landing, the journey to the Vale, the destruction of Harrenhal, the Bent Knee Pillar, the rescue of the Riverlands, the Golden Teeth forced Tywin back...

Could it be that this time, the "sons of gods" are standing on the opposite side?

What worried Domilik even more was that as the battle front stretched, Wilfield's logistics team was already feeling the pressure.

According to the marching combat rations, a soldier would consume one kilogram of flour a day, along with various bacon and pickled fish. In order to maintain morale, sausages and dark beer were occasionally distributed.

Therefore, the amount of supplies consumed by the [-] troops led by Domilik, plus the logistics handymen and horsemen, in one day is a very exaggerated figure.

He roughly estimated that he would need more than dozens of tons of food a day.

This means that at least dozens of tons of food must be transported from King's Landing every day.

If you use a train to transport it, of course there will be no pressure at all.

However, in the medieval continent of Westeros, transportation could only be carried on shoulders, horses, and mules. Both the people responsible for transportation and the animals consumed food.

With no rivers along the way, White Harbor's fleet was of no use.

There is only one road, "Rose Avenue", so the logistical pressure will be considerable as time goes by.

If he couldn't win a quick victory, he would have no choice but to retreat in the end.

Could it be that the quick-attack tactics conceived before were just words on paper, too taken for granted?

In Domeric's original vision, the superior strength of the Riverbend Stormland coalition forces must be eager to start a decisive battle with him.

And he can take the opportunity to use various tactics to defeat them one by one and finally win the victory.

However, Domeric did not expect Randyll Tully to use the "Turtle Style" tactic and not fight him at all!

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Chapter 297 New plan, reason for patience

As a result, Domeric's [-] troops gathered on the north bank of the Mander River.

Domeric organized his army and made several attempts to cross the river.

But under the command of Randyll Tarly, the allied defenses in the Riverbend and Stormland were watertight, giving him no opportunity to take advantage of them.

This time, Domeric completely stopped.

For several days, there was not much movement...

this night.

Under the flickering candlelight, the almost perfect body is naked, the plump granary, the soft curves of the waist, the slightly cold skin, the slender and straight legs...

No matter how many times you see Wilfield's body, you will never feel bored.

However, at this time, Domeric's eyes were on the thick, leather-bound atlas.

His eyes kept patrolling back and forth along the Mander River.

Until I drew a circle on the map and said, "This might be a good place."

There is the "Long Table Hall", only three days away from Bitterbridge. It is located along the Mander River in the Reach. It is the home fortress of the Maliweis family...

At this moment, Domeric felt that the depression in his chest was swept away, filled with joy and luck, and his fighting spirit was rekindled.

How can a living person be choked to death by urinating?

Since Kuqiao cannot be attacked, then give up the attack.

The Reach is so big, why do you have to fight here?

Wilfield on the bed woke up at some point.

She stretched out, stretched her long legs, and sat naked in Domeric's arms.

She must not have known how seductive her posture was, as the amorous feelings on her chest were almost unbearable.

Domeric just needed someone to discuss it with, and kissed her earlobe: "I just thought of a plan.

If I led an elite vanguard, bypassed the Bitter Bridge, and penetrated directly into the hinterland of the river bend, would you say there was a lead? "

Wilfield stretched out a white and slender finger, put it against one cheek, pondered for a moment, and chuckled:

"Duomi, once the army goes deep alone, you will not get any food supplies."

As a logistics officer, Wilfield pointed out the key points of this plan.

Why do the Reach and Stormland coalition forces commanded by Randyll Tarly firmly hold the Bitter Bridge, and why does Domeric have to cross the bridge?

The reason is that the Bitter Bridge across the Mander River is a key point in guarding the "Avenue of Roses".

If Domeric leads his army rashly into the hinterland of the river bend, without the convenient transportation of Rose Avenue, the supply of food and grass in the rear cannot be counted on!

"I know, but it doesn't matter if you don't have supplies. There is a saying in the art of war that you need to feed the enemy."

Domeric rubbed his smooth chin and showed a confident smile.

"Because of food?" Wilfield looked confused at this unfamiliar word, because Domeric said it in Chinese.

"To put it simply, get food from the enemy."

Domilik explained: "This is a simple military thinking. In other words, it is 'fighting to support war'..."

At present, all the troops in the Reach are gathered at Bitterbridge, and the castles everywhere are empty.