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Chapter 178: Looming(1/2)

"We still don't know when the Tyrell and Lannister families will start attacking. However, according to intelligence, they will mobilize an army of nearly 100,000 people.

This will be a very difficult war, but there have been more difficult wars and we have won them.

We are now more than twice as powerful as we were before!

Therefore, we will definitely win this war because I have you and you have me!"

Bang bang bang! New

As soon as Robb finished pouring his chicken soup, continuous applause broke out in the meeting hall. It was obvious that the nobles present agreed with Robb's words.

Of course, they were not convinced just because of Robb's empty words.

This is because Robb led the northern army to get out of the trap step by step from the very beginning. Along the way, he kept convincing them with his winning streak and his combat power that was like a god coming down from the earth.

"Okay, before the enemy sends troops, we must take into account the occupation of the Western Territory and the defense of the Western Territory.

Now, let me announce the general arrangement. If anyone is dissatisfied, you can raise it!"

Seeing that the applause had not subsided for a long time, Robb stretched out his hand to press down to signal for silence, and then spoke about his general arrangements.

"First of all, there is the issue of the aftermath of the occupation of the Western Territory, which I will handle personally.

I will pacify the civilians in the Western Territory in the shortest possible time, so that when we fight externally, we can maintain a stable state internally.

All the gold mines of the Lannister family have fallen into our hands. I will increase mining efforts and increase the amount of gold output.

At the same time, I will use part of the gold output as a reward for this war. Believe me, as long as you fight bravely, the subsequent rewards will definitely satisfy you."

“Then comes the defense of the Western Territory!

I have sent a raven letter to Riverrun. In the next two days, Ed will take the riverland soldiers to the Golden Teeth to join Lord Rickard.

Although judging from the current intelligence, Tywin and others have no plans to attack Golden Teeth City.

But in order to prevent unexpected situations from happening, Ed will take some of the riverland soldiers to stay in Golden Teeth City instead of Count Rickard.

And Earl Rickard took most of the assembled troops to Deep Cave City to assist Kevin Leighton in the defense of Deep Cave City."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I understand that I lack battlefield experience, and I will definitely follow Count Rickard's command when the time comes!"

The new Warden of the West, Duke Kevin of the Lyton family, heard this and immediately stood up to express his attitude to Robb.

As soon as he said these words, all the nobles in the meeting hall immediately looked at him high.

Because Duke Kevin, who became the Guardian of the West at a young age, not only understood the meaning of His Majesty Robb's words, but also took the initiative to speak out his shortcomings in public without any hesitation.

"Well, I believe you will defend Deep Cave City well!"

After hearing this, Robb smiled and nodded to him in encouragement. It seemed that he was quite satisfied with Duke Kevin's attitude.

Although the Lyton family was the example set by Robb to buy horse bones for a thousand dollars, he did not want this example to be a fool.

However, it seems that Duke Kevin is a relatively self-aware person at present.

"Next is the defense of Lannisport, Theon, Yara!

After the obstacles in the inner sea of ​​Lannisport are cleared, the two of you will lead the Iron Fleet and the Northern Fleet to build Lannisport's defenses.

My request to you is to intercept the Redwyne fleet in the early stage and not allow them to land at Lannisport. Then, when it is time for our counterattack, we will need your high mobility at sea!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"As you command!"

After hearing Robb's order, Theon, who was wearing gorgeous noble robes, and Yara, who was wearing Ironborn leather armor, stood up and saluted him to accept the order.

"The last thing is the defense of Crake Hall. Well, since Clay is still in Crag City, Little Jon is still seriously injured. Ramsay, you and Gendry will be jointly responsible for the time being, okay?"

When Ramsay heard his name, he subconsciously stood up and refused: "Your Majesty, I am currently responsible for clearing obstacles in the inner sea of ​​Lannisport.

Moreover, I have now adapted to maritime operations, so commanding land operations may be a bit unfamiliar."

After hearing this, the warm smile on Robb's face did not change. He waved his right hand and said, "Just hand over the work you are doing to others.

I know your ability to command land operations. If you are unfamiliar with it, just familiarize yourself with it. Moreover, no matter how unfamiliar you are, you will not be worse than Gendry, a newbie who knows nothing!

Don’t worry, you are only responsible for the temporary defense of the Crake Hall. When I am free or Clay comes back, I will take over your defense."

After hearing Robb's words, Ramsay's face became even uglier. He now strongly suspected that Robb wanted him and that Gendry to become bait for him to lure his enemies again, just like they did on Pyke.

However, Robb's tone was firm, knowing that he was incapable of disobeying the order. Ramsay could only grit his teeth and replied: "As...as you command, Your Majesty!"

After receiving a secret report from Yara, knowing that Ramsay's power in the Iron Islands has grown stronger, Robb is ready to regain control of him.

In fact, Robb also recognized Ramsay's ability very much. After being ignored by Sam and him, Ramsay, who had no foundation, was able to thrive in the Iron Islands again.

Although he borrowed some of Theon's power in the early days, Theon initially hated Ramsay more than Robb. Now he can win Theon's trust, which can be regarded as his ability.

The meeting in the council hall ended with various thoughts among the nobles. After the meeting, Theon and Robb talked about some things about Yara again.

Because he trusts Robb, Theon bluntly stated that since Yara returned to the Iron Islands, her prestige has skyrocketed, and now she threatens him.

Seeing Theon in a gorgeous noble robe, and knowing through intelligence that he has been addicted to pleasure since he became King of the Iron Islands, Robb felt helpless.

Compared to Yara, Theon is indeed inferior to her in every aspect.

It stands to reason that Yara has already joined Robb, and she also has Greyjoy blood. As long as Robb nods and agrees, she can definitely replace Theon as King of the Iron Islands and fight for Robb in all directions.

But precisely because of this, Yara is capable and equally ambitious. But now that she is addicted to pleasure and lacks ability, she can only rely on Robb. Theon is the best candidate in Robb's heart.

Robb would definitely not tell Theon what he was thinking. He would just speak to comfort Theon. As long as he is around, Theon will definitely be the King of the Iron Islands.

After receiving such a promise from Robb, Theon immediately forgot about his previous worries. He smiled happily and told Robb about some of his local ways of playing on Pyke Island, and he also kindly invited Robb to play together when he had time.

After the meeting in the Casterly Rock City Council Hall, the Northern Army began various tasks in the Western Territory in an orderly manner.

The civilians in the Western Territory, who were initially panic-stricken because they were occupied by the Northern Territory Army, gradually began to choose to accept this kind of life when they saw that the Northern Territory Army did not persecute them.

After all, for them, they only care whether their own interests are violated, not who rules them.



King's Landing, meeting hall in the Chancellor's Tower at the Red Keep.

"call!"

After finishing correcting today's government affairs, Tywin leaned back on the high-backed bench and took a deep breath.

Before he came to King's Landing, the people in King's Landing had already been agitated because the Golden Robes wanted to capture the poor people of Flea Bottom to serve as laborers for the construction of the Riverside Gate.

In addition, the commander of the Golden Robes, Rosso Brun, is amassing money. Under his leadership, the Golden Robes have set off a trend of money-making from top to bottom, which further intensifies the conflict in King's Landing.

After Tywin took over Jaime's job as King's Hand, he directly arrested Lothor Brunn and the gold cloaks loyal to his faction.

After presenting dense and conclusive evidence, Lothor Brun and the gold cloaks of his faction were directly executed by Tywin as a scapegoat to quell the public anger in King's Landing.

After he used the Lannister cavalry in his hands to replace a large part of the problematic golden robes, the security of King's Landing immediately improved significantly, and the intensified conflicts gradually subsided.

These methods of Tywin were instantly recognized by the nobles and commoners of King's Landing, and his prestige was temporarily higher than that of the new king Tommen I.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, President Harlem of the Alchemist Guild has come with another group of strange people."

Tywin had just rested when a Lannister cavalry came to inform him.

"Hey, bring them in! I just want to watch their tricks and relax!"

After hearing the report, Tywin sneered and asked the family cavalry to bring them in.

Ever since Tywin entrusted the pyromancer Harlin to find strange people and strangers for him, he would bring a group of strange people and strangers to the Chancellor's Tower every two days for Tywin to personally verify.

The first few batches were basically people from the market who wanted to pretend to be ordinary people. At Tywin's request to let them show off their strangeness, some people performed difficult acrobatics, and some showed tricks and magic tricks to deceive children.

The most outrageous one was an old woman covered in exotic ornaments who claimed to be a prophet. After a while of pretending to be a ghost, she predicted that Tywin would live to be 113 years old.

Of course, Tywin would not believe this prophecy, and he directly drove the old woman out together with other "odd people".

The reason why Tywin still insists on letting Harlin continue to search for strange people is because outside Riverrun, the god-like Robb brought too much pressure to Tywin.

Now as long as there is a chance to find a strange person who can compete with Robb, he will not give up.

"Your Majesty Prime Minister, Harlem has once again found strange people for you. It is said that they all have extraordinary powers."

As soon as Harlem, who was already a little hunched, entered the meeting hall, he immediately bowed deeply to Tywin and spoke.

"Meet the Prime Minister!"

After Harlem, ten strange people dressed in different styles and looking really strange bowed to Tywin together.

"Well, everyone, get up! Harlin, you have worked hard. As usual, let them perform their strange powers one by one!"

Tywin, who was leaning on the high-backed bench, changed into a comfortable position and spoke to Harlem and others.

"yes!"

Harlin agreed and immediately asked the stranger closest to him to start performing.

Yes, show!

After the body of this strange man swayed randomly for a while, he closed his eyes and announced that he had arrived in another place in Westeros.

Then, he seemed to have really hit a wall and was completely unable to move forward. His hands were holding on to the air as if he were holding on to an invisible wall.

"Okay, next one!"
To be continued...
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