"Count Rodrik and Countess Barber, we are also relatives, so there is no need to be so polite.
What's the reason for inviting me here this time?"
Ramsay pulled down the hood of his cloak, smiled and said.
"Okay, let's get straight to the point. Count Ramsay, what do you think of the Blood Wolf Lord?"
Upon hearing this, Earl Rodrik nodded and brought the topic directly to Robb.
"King of the North? Extraordinary wisdom, bravery, discipline and kindness..."
"Well, Lord Ramsay, there is no one else here, so there is no need to compliment him like this.
My father meant that he killed Lord Roose Bolton and also killed our brother Roose. Do you think a person like him is worthy of our allegiance?"
Barbara coughed slightly, interrupting Ramsay's words of praise for Robb, and then spoke about today's theme more directly than her father.
"Haha, at first I thought you were testing me! Since you can speak so directly, of course I am willing to share my true thoughts."
When Ramsay heard this, a strange color flashed in his eyes, and then he immediately showed his signature smile and said,
"Of course he is not worthy of our allegiance! He killed my most beloved father, and I will bear this hatred in my heart.
It’s just that his prestige is too high now, and he has gathered the northern army and ironmen. Even if the three of us want to resist, we don’t have the corresponding strength!"
"Revenge for killing my father... However, Count Ramsay, everyone in the north knows that you have contributed to the city, so I made you the Earl of the Dreadfort and gave you the surname Bolton."
Barbart nodded and raised a very important doubt in her heart.
"That's how mean Robb Stark was, when his army caught me in a surprise attack.
Then he asked some Winterfell soldiers to disguise themselves as mine, kidnap me into the Dreadfort, and then blow open the gate of the Dreadfort.
In the end, not only did he not kill me, but he even publicized it to the outside world and deliberately rewarded me in front of everyone.
However, most of the Dreadfort's army is in the hands of a man named Sam, who was specially sent to monitor me."
Ramsay showed an angry look on his face and opened his mouth to tell some 'facts' that Barba and Bare didn't know.
"Well, we really don't know this. However, we know a little bit about Sam, who is in charge of the troops guarding the Dreadfort, through some channels. He is indeed from Winterfell."
Barbara nodded after hearing this. Based on the information she knew, she felt that the facts Ramsay told were more true and logical.
No normal person would betray his father and family just to become a puppet count.
"Huh...what's your plan?"
Ramsay took a deep breath to calm down his anger, and then asked.
"Actually, my father and I have already started planning. As soon as we land in Lannisport today, we have secretly sent people to contact Casterly Rock and asked them to deliver a letter to Lord Tywin.
As long as he agrees to the conditions we proposed, we can provide him with information on the northern army's movement direction, tactical plan, specific location, etc.
However, after what happened today, Robb Stark will definitely be more or less wary of my father and me.
As for Earl Ramsay, you command a thousand ironmen and get along well with Theon Greyjoy. I think you will definitely be able to get a lot of important information from him."
Barbara and her father looked at each other, and when her father nodded, she told Ramsay what she had done secretly.
Ramsay listened to her story and asked thoughtfully: "Did you think from the beginning that Robb Stark would never win this war of kings?"
"Of course, Eddard Stark, who was once victorious on the battlefield, is dead, and Lord Tywin's reputation is known to even the elderly and children in the Seven Kingdoms.
Now, even if Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy join forces and capture Lannisport by surprise, they will never be able to take Casterly Rock City.
Moreover, the population of the Northern Territory is already small, and the 30,000 troops that were finally raised will become less and less in the future. On the contrary, the Western Territory, which has a sufficient population, can continue to recruit new soldiers to supplement it.
I also heard that Renly Baratheon and Highgarden have joined forces and have 100,000 troops, more than three times the number in the North.
Do you think he can really destroy the Lannisters, destroy other kings, and sit on the Iron Throne?"
"Haha, after hearing what you said, I don't think it's possible. Unless a miracle happens!"
After hearing Barbaret's words, Ramsay first smiled and nodded in agreement, then he stopped his smile and continued with a serious face, "I am willing to join you, but I will put forward my conditions after Lord Tywin replies.
Let’s see if he agrees.”
"Of course, I believe that Lord Tywin, whose shit is worth gold, will definitely agree to your conditions generously."
"I'm looking forward to it! Well, I've been away for a long time and I have to go back immediately."
"Good night, Lord Ramsay."
"Good night."
After Ramsay said goodbye to Barbart and his daughter, he put on his cloak and hood and left their longship.
After walking forward for more than ten steps, he turned his head and looked at the longship where the conspiracy was brewing, and murmured: "The victorious Eddard Stark?... You still haven't deeply understood it.
, the horror of this young King of the North!
However, you did give me a good opportunity!"
A smile appeared on Ramsay's lips, and he turned and walked forward.
He walked around the port area for a while and finally came to a large warship standing guard.
"Stop, who is it?"
The two ironmen guarding the large warship saw the suspicious Ramsay and immediately asked.
Ramsay pulled down his hood and smiled at the two Ironborn guards: "I am Ramsay Bolton. Please report to Lord Theon. I have important information!"
…
Shuo Shuo Shuo!
Davon led more than 20 members of the garrison to carefully hide in the woods on the road leading to Casterly Rock City.
In front of them, at least a thousand northern cavalry were camped at a narrow intersection. It was impossible for them to sneak past them quietly.
This level is the cavalry unit where Little Jon and Gendry retreated yesterday, met the reinforcements of Eddard's troops, and chose a location to camp together.
Casterly Rock is a stone castle that is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The other three sides are cliffs facing the sea. There is only one road that can be attacked. But precisely because of this, Lannister soldiers entering and leaving Casterly Rock must pass through this road.
Therefore, the location where Little Jon and others camp is equivalent to blocking the throat of Casterly Rock City.
"Lord Davon, what should we do next?"
A member of the garrison asked Davon in a low voice.
Davon thought for a while and then said decisively: "It is no longer possible to go to Casterly Rock. Let's go back to Lannisport. We will find a way to get horses, and then take a detour to Crake Hall to inform Count Roland Craher."
…
Outside the Bay of Cailin, the Lannister army camp.
In the camp, the atmosphere in the commander's tent was very solemn. After various tests during this period, the three towers of Carlin Bay stood there steadily like rocks.
The Frey family army, which served as a pathfinder, suffered extremely heavy losses. The initial force of 4,000 men was reduced to less than 1,500 men.
If it weren't for the Western Territory Supervisory Team keeping a close watch behind them, the Frey family army, which suffered heavy losses, would have fled long ago.
After thinking about it for a while, Steveron finally figured out that this was not because Lord Tywin valued him, but because he wanted to use them as cannon fodder.
So, at this moment, he was wearing the iconic hat of the Frey family, silently, lowering his head and huddled in the corner of the conference table.
"This Bay of Carin is as easy to defend as Casterly Rock. In my opinion, we should go back to join Lord Kevan and capture Riverrun in one fell swoop."
The lord of Golden Tooth City, Count Leo Leford, expressed his views loudly.
"Go to Riverrun? Then we don't care here? What if when we attack Riverrun, Robb Stark takes the opportunity to lead his army south from the King's Road and attack King's Landing directly?"
Upon hearing this, the Lord of Deep Cave City, Linsi Layton, shook his head and retorted.
"We can divide our forces and leave some of our troops to camp here while the other troops go to reinforce Riverrun City."
Lord of Corn City, Count Harris Swiffer raised his hand to speak, and he made some improvements to Count Leo's suggestions.
The heir of Brand City, Ser Adam Malbrandt, did not agree with Earl Harris's words. He said aloud: "If we divide the troops, how should we divide the troops? Robb Stark has thirty thousand troops.
If there are too few troops left behind to guard the camp, they will definitely be eaten by him. If there are too many troops left behind, there will be no point in using a small number of troops to reinforce Riverrun."
"Yes, Sir Adam is right, dividing the troops is not very appropriate."
"However, if we take Riverrun, the riverlands will be completely in our hands, and we can also obtain all the wealth of the Tully family."
As soon as Sir Adam finished speaking, a discussion immediately arose. Adam was also very satisfied that he had been recognized. When everyone's discussion calmed down a little, he continued to talk about the plan he had been thinking about for a long time: "I think, either return to the Trident River Basin,
Completely conquer and plunder the entire Riverlands.
Or, simply return to Lannisport, take a ship of the Lannister fleet, bypass the Gulf of Cailin through the Sunset Sea, attack the North, and fight to the death with that wolf cub!"
"This...is a very bold suggestion!"
"Adam is worthy of being the cavalry commander personally appointed by Lord Tywin. This decision is either to retreat or to advance. It is very decisive and simple!"
"That is, he has been working as a page boy for Lord Tywin in Casterly Rock City since he was a child, and he learned a lot of knowledge from Lord Tywin."
As soon as Sir Adam finished speaking, there were voices of praise for him in the handsome tent.
Tywin, who was sitting quietly at the head of the conference table, listened quietly with an expressionless face. He didn't know which decision he was more satisfied with. Seeing that no one spoke anymore, Tywin said in a low voice: "Now, we
We don’t know the movements of the northern army behind Carlin Bay, so..."
"Lord Tywin, urgent report from Casterly Rock!"
Just as Tywin was speaking, a Lannister soldier broke into the commander's tent. He reported loudly and held up a raven letter in his hand.
Tywin frowned slightly, took the unopened letter, and immediately started reading it.
Bang!
Bang, bang!
Tywin quickly read the letter and slapped the conference table with an extremely ugly expression. The huge force caused many wine glasses on the table to stagger and fall to the ground.
The handsome tent suddenly became quiet. Lord Tywin, who had always been scheming and steady, suddenly lost his composure. This obviously indicated that the letter was very bad news.
No one in this group of smooth Western nobles wanted to get into trouble, so everyone immediately bowed their heads and kept silent.
"Robb Stark, captured Lannisport."
Tywin knew that the news could not be kept secret for long, so he simply spoke directly.
"What?"
"How is that possible!"
"How could Robb Stark be in the Westerlands! Did he fly there?"
As soon as the news came out, the handsome tent was like a frying pan, and all the nobles in the Western Region had incredible expressions.
"He attacked the Iron Islands while we were still in Moat Cailin, and Balon Greyjoy committed suicide. Theon Greyjoy became the new king and surrendered to the King in the North.
Thirty thousand northern troops took ironborn longships and raided Lannisport. After that, they should besiege Casterly Rock."
Tywin controlled his emotions and said the contents of the letter in one breath.
"The army of the North has formed an alliance with the Ironborn? Lord Tywin, Casterly Rock has strong walls, is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and will not fall in a short time.
I think we should immediately reinforce Lord Kevan with our entire army and capture Riverrun quickly."
The situation is completely different now, Sir Adam immediately suggested to Tywin.
"No, Casterly Rock is not only the Lannister family castle, but also a legendary castle that has never been captured. It is an invincible symbol of the West and there must be no problems."
Well aware of the significance of Casterly Rock, Tywin shook his head and rejected Ser Adam's suggestion.
He stared at the military map on the conference table, nodded to make a decision, and ordered: "Adam, you lead all the cavalry from Golden Teeth City back to Casterly Rock City as quickly as possible. You don't need to defeat the entire northern army.
Just keep them from focusing on attacking Casterly Rock."
"As you command!"
Upon hearing this, Sir Adam immediately nodded and accepted the order.
"The rest of the people will come with me to reinforce Kevan. We must capture Riverrun in the shortest possible time!"
"yes!"
"As you command!"
After watching everyone accept the order and quickly walk out of the commander's tent, Tywin began to reply to the northern nobles mentioned in the letter who were interested in joining his side.
Since knowing that all the spies in the North have been eliminated, Tywin has been like a blind man. Now, he is of course very happy to accept the help of the nobles in the North.
As Tywin's order was issued, the entire Lannister army immediately took action. Tens of thousands of Lannister cavalry returned to Casterly Rock through the King's Road to support them.
…
The next day, the sunset sea, a certain bay.
An ordinary Ironborn longship was moving forward slowly along the entire coastline of Lannisport.
On the longship, all the ironmen stretched their necks and looked seriously at whether there were any caves on the coastline.
"Under the cliff over there, there is an inconspicuous little hole!"
An Ironborn suddenly pointed in a certain direction ahead and shouted loudly.
Upon discovering the suspected target, the Ironborn longship changed its slow speed and quickly headed towards the small hole under the cliff.
After getting closer, the ironmen looked at the obvious artificial carvings in the cave and immediately understood that this was their goal.
Remembering the generous reward promised by King Theon, the group of ironmen recorded their position on the chart and returned immediately.
When the group of ironborn returned to Lannisport, Robb was discussing something with Theon. After hearing their report, Robb and Theon immediately looked happy.
After rewarding them heavily as promised, Robb said to Theon: "What I just said is settled. Tomorrow I will gather the army of the north to besiege Casterly Rock.
When the time comes, take Xue Feng's wolf howl as a signal, lead people in through the secret entrance, and open the side door for me.
The history of the future will record our two names, because this stone castle that has never fallen will be captured by us!"
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