"Instruct the entire army to stop advancing, and order the reconnaissance cavalry to detect the surroundings. Order the logistics troops to take the prisoners to search for surrounding supplies. Build fortifications and build siege equipment!"
"yes!"
The messenger took the order and left immediately. Oberyn frowned as he looked at the white castle in front of him, the bare tree stumps and the scorched earth.
When Oberyn and his sister followed their mother to Casterly Rock to discuss their marriage to Cersei, they passed by Highgarden.
In his memory, Highgarden was once surrounded by flowers, trees and other vegetation, with wooden or stone statues erected everywhere. Overall, it was indeed more beautiful than Sunspear.
Now it looks like this. Sure enough, destruction is easier than creation!
"It seems that the Tyrell family is prepared to defend to the end! Prince Oberyn, what are you going to do?"
While Oberyn was looking at Highgarden in a daze, at some point, Kevan and Prince Quentin rode up to him from behind and asked in a calm tone.
"What should we do? Haha, of course we are risking human lives! Highgarden is indeed the most beautiful castle in Westeros, but it is definitely not the strongest.
At the moment, the number of troops in Highgarden does not exceed 7,000 at most, and we, including the prisoners, are almost 70,000. Under our repeated attacks, they will definitely reveal their flaws.
Could it be that Lord Kevan is planning to besiege rather than besiege? I heard that the food accumulated in Highgarden is almost overcrowding the granary. If we really want to besiege the city, then I will have to order the soldiers to start sowing and plowing the fields!"
Oberyn saw that Kevan had clearly handed over the command to him, but was still using the tone of a superior questioning his subordinates. He immediately teased Kevan with a hint of discomfort.
"Of course that's not what I meant. Prince Oberyn, you are the commander of this battle. I just want to know what I can do for you."
When Kevan heard this, his originally calm expression suddenly turned cold. However, he did not get angry and just answered in a normal tone.
"Yes, uncle! Like Lord Kevan, I also want to share the burden for you."
Seeing that something was wrong with the atmosphere, Quentin on the side immediately interrupted with a smile.
"Then please ask Lord Kevan to take Quentin to a place a little further away to collect supplies! Looking at the current state of Highgarden, the logistics force should not be able to collect anything."
Oberyn glanced at Quentin and randomly found a task to collect supplies to send them away.
"good!"
"yes!"
Quentin nodded in agreement with a happy face, while Kevan turned around and left with an indifferent expression.
There's something wrong with Kevan Lannister's reaction today!
Seeing Kevan and Quentin leaving, Oberyn couldn't help but feel doubts in his heart.
Of course he didn't know that the reason why Kevan was in a bad mood today was because he didn't see the signal from Tirek and others. However, combined with Highgarden's current appearance of being fortified and clear, he had roughly guessed the Tyrell family's answer.
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Since Tywin's layout has not achieved the best results, Kevan just wants to cooperate with Oberyn to capture Highgarden as soon as possible and obtain the wealth and resources in this wealthy castle.
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Western Territory, Yangji Hall.
"Your Majesty, King Theon sent a raven message from Casterly Rock. He said that the Redwyne fleet, which has been off Lannisport, has headed towards the Shield Islands."
In the meeting hall of the inner fort of Crake Hall, Clay is reporting the intelligence and letters gathered today to Robb one by one.
Thumb, thump!
Robb's right index finger tapped regularly on the long table in the meeting hall, and his mind was constantly thinking about the connections and impacts that this piece of information could have.
Finally, he stopped the movement of his right hand and said to Clay: "It stands to reason that when Mace Tyrell led his army to attack Crake Hall, the Redwine fleet should land at Lannisport at the same time.
But they didn't move for a long time. They didn't know whether it was because the famous Queen of Thorns was also wary of Tywin, or because of other reasons.
By the way, I remember that the spies in King's Landing reported before that Lord Paxter Redwyne's twin sons were left behind in King's Landing by Tywin?"
"Um...yes!
At that time, the spy reported that at Tommen Hishan's coronation party, the Queen of Thorns asked Tywin to return the twins in public, but Tywin called the twins on the spot and they claimed to stay in King's Landing voluntarily."
Upon hearing Robb's inquiry, Clay briefly recalled the information he had in his mind and directly stated it.
"Hey, volunteer? That's interesting!
However, maybe I am overthinking it. The Redwyne family and the Tyrell family have a close long-term marriage relationship, and the wine produced in their territories has gained their families countless wealth.
Tywin now cannot give them a generous reward for betraying the lord!"
Robb chuckled when he heard this, then shook his head to indicate that he was overthinking it. After that, he continued to ask Clay,
“What is the situation in the High Court now?
Speaking of which, Tywin Lannister does have some abilities. He suffered a lot in the Riverlands and lost his own West. Now he can actually build such a big battle!"
"According to the spy report, High Court has been cutting down trees and burning all the surrounding resources in the past few days. Looking at it, it seems that it is indeed prepared to fight to the end!"
"Well, a few days ago, didn't the Queen of Thorns reply to a letter saying that an envoy from the Tyrell family came to Crake Hall with gifts?
Do you know where they are? Also, how are the preparations for the welcoming ceremony I told them about?"
After hearing Clay's answer, Robb nodded and continued to ask.
"According to time, they will arrive almost tomorrow. Your Majesty, please rest assured, in your words, we are ready to show off our muscles!"
"Haha, I think there will definitely be a collection of quotations of what I have said in the future!"
"Uh, Your Majesty, I understand!"
In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived, and a large convoy of the Tyrell family with golden rose flags came from the Esplanade towards the Crake Hall.
The burly right hand rode on a strong war horse and came to a large carriage with an elegant appearance and a huge rose carving on the door. He reported in a deep voice: "Queen Margery, we are about to arrive at the Crake Hall. Ahead.
There are already cavalry carrying the Stark banner."
Hearing his voice, the carriage window was opened immediately. Margaery, with her soft brown curly hair styled in a girlish style, and her pretty face clearly carefully painted with makeup, appeared behind the window.
She looked at the group of northern cavalry not far away, and said softly: "Don't call me queen, since they are already waiting for us. Let's see how they arrange it, and we will abide by it!"
Anyway, we can’t beat them, can we?”
"Yes! Miss Margery!"
Now that she had arrived, Margery did not close the window, but supported her smooth chin with her fair and delicate arms and looked at the scenery outside the carriage.
As she approached Crake Hall, Margaery immediately saw a large number of Tyrell family soldiers carrying hoes, shovels and other tools to cultivate the surrounding destroyed farmland.
Surrounding the densely packed Tyrell family soldiers, a few scattered Northern soldiers stood at regular intervals to supervise them. However, these Tyrell family soldiers, who far outnumbered them, had no intention of resisting them.
Seeing this scene, Margery couldn't help but sigh, feeling that her family's soldiers were too useless.
In fact, she didn't know that since Robb captured the Duke of Mace and asked these Tyrell soldiers to surrender, they had been cleaning the battlefield and restoring farmland.
At the beginning, Robb sent a large number of northern cavalry from the cave city to supervise.
And it is true that many people resisted or escaped. But they could not escape the pursuit of the northern cavalry and the dire wolves, and they all became snacks for the dire wolves.
Gradually, it was discovered that the soldiers of the Tyrell family were not suffering from abuse and their lives were not in danger, so they could work with peace of mind. And there were fewer and fewer northern cavalry to supervise.
As the carriage moved forward, when it came to the main entrance of the Crake Hall, Margaery saw groups of northern soldiers arrayed in neat formation for training.
These northern soldiers were standing in an unusually orderly formation, completely silent and motionless, as if they could not even be heard breathing.
Or they can engage in constantly changing formation training with a tacit understanding like conjoined twins.
Although she didn't understand the significance of the training in front of her, Margaery felt that these seemed to be an important factor in the strength of the northern soldiers.
After the carriage entered the not-so-majestic Crake Hall, in addition to the northern soldiers maintaining order on the road, there were also many civilians who came out to watch the excitement.
From this, Margaery could see that at least Robb Stark was not as scary as the rumors said. Otherwise, these common people would definitely be hiding in their homes and shivering instead of looking as normal as they do now.
Some civilian children waved and shouted something to Margaery in the carriage, and Margaery waved back with a smile on her face without any aristocratic pretensions.
Crunch!
Arriving at the spacious campus area of the Crake Hall, the carriage Margaery was riding in suddenly stopped. The door of the carriage was opened by the accompanying servant from the outside, and she walked out holding her gorgeous and expensive palace dress.
"Margaery!"
"younger sister!"
As soon as Margaery stepped out of the carriage, the Duke of Metz, Garland, and Loras, who were already waiting, surrounded her.
"Father, brother! Are you all okay?"
"We're fine. Did your grandma ask you to redeem us?"
The Duke of Metz answered Margaery and immediately asked.
"Well, that's about the same! Grandma asked me to form an alliance with Robb Stark on her behalf.
Because Tywin Lannister tricked us!
Not only did he poison Renly II, he also led Dorne, the Stormlands and our rebel nobles of the Reach Kingdom to siege Highgarden.
Now Lord Randyll is guarding the city with more than 6,000 people, and Highgarden is in an unprecedented crisis moment!"
After hearing this, Margery immediately told what the Duke of Metz and others had not known during this period.
"What!!!"
Sure enough, when the three Dukes of Metz heard this, they immediately exclaimed in disbelief.
They never expected that in this short period of time, the Riverbend Kingdom, which had an army of 100,000, would be at the end of its rope.
"I didn't expect Randyll Tarly's guess to be correct!"
"Father, please pay attention to your aristocratic dignity. There are soldiers from the north and the common people around you watching!"
The Duke of Metz muttered a little uncontrollably, Margaery's bright brown eyes glanced around, and then she reminded him in a low voice.
"Everyone of House Tyrell, His Majesty Robb is waiting in front, please!"
At this moment, Clay approached them and spoke to them in an inviting gesture.
cough!
Upon hearing this, the Duke of Metz coughed slightly to calm down his emotions, and then took the lead with his chest raised and his head raised like a proud rooster.
The Duke of Mace and his entourage arrived at the front of the Crake Hall campus near the inner castle, but did not see Robb. They couldn't help but look at Clay who was accompanying them in confusion.
"Please wait a moment, His Majesty has prepared some special performances for you today!"
Bang! Woo!
As soon as Clay finished speaking, he clapped his hands twice, and a melodious horn sounded in the Crake Hall.
A burst of melodious singing reached the ears of everyone in the school. No one could understand the language of the singing, but everyone was immersed in the beautiful singing.
Everyone suddenly felt peaceful and peaceful, as if they were immersed in warm, extremely comfortable warm water. Just when they were so comfortable that their consciousness began to blur, the singing stopped abruptly.
Everyone on the school grounds suddenly felt as if they had lost something, and there was a sense of emptiness and discomfort.
Moo Ang, Moo Ang!
Boom, boom, boom!
As two high-pitched elephant calls sounded, two woolly mammoths entered the school grounds from the rear of the inner castle.
"Ah! It's the hairy monster that helped us defend the city before!"
"I know! That's called a mammoth, and it seems to have been raised by the King of the North!"
"Look, behind them are direwolves!"
As soon as the woolly mammoth appeared on the scene, the civilians watching around the school grounds began to discuss excitedly. At the same time, Will led Nymeria, the ladies and the wolf guards to follow neatly behind the two woolly mammoths.
Seeing the rumored monsters with her own eyes, Margaery's eyes flashed and her face was full of excitement.
However, behind her, the four horses in front of the large carriage were pawing their hooves restlessly, seemingly frightened by the mammoths and direwolves.
Oops!
Crackling!
When woolly mammoths and direwolves stood opposite each other on the left and right sides of the front end of the school field, a green light flashed at the top of the inner castle, and sparks suddenly appeared all over the school field and exploded, looking extremely brilliant.
Robb is probably the only one who can think of recreating the fireworks show of his past life in a magical way!
Although the effect during the day is not as good as at night, the local people of Westeros who have never seen fireworks are quite shocked.
咴咴儿~~
The four horses, which were restless just now, were completely frightened by the sound of fireworks. After standing on their feet and breaking free from the reins, they immediately scattered and rushed towards the crowd in the school grounds.
"Guards, stop them!"
An unexpected situation occurred, and Clay immediately shouted to the guards on both sides of the school field to stop the frightened horse.
These guards were still very calm, but the civilians around the school grounds suddenly panicked and scattered. Suddenly, Margery rushed out holding up her skirt.
The Duke of Mace, Garland, and Loras beside her were watching the guards behind them stop the frightened horse, and they didn't notice it at all.
Margery quickly rushed to a little civilian girl who was pushed to the ground, squatted down and held the little girl tightly in her arms.
An out-of-control horse that was injured by the guard and was bleeding suddenly turned around and rushed towards Margery crazily.
"Margaery!"
At this time, the three Dukes of Metz discovered Margaery holding the runaway horse in front of them, and they suddenly screamed in surprise.
Whoosh!
Bah, bah!
A tornado of ice mist as thick as a bucket shot down from the top of the inner castle towards the runaway horse. After a heart-breaking sound of ice crystals condensing, the runaway horse turned into a lifelike ice sculpture.
Ouch!
A long wolf howl with strong murderous intent came from the top of the inner castle. The other three out-of-control horses on the school grounds suddenly gave way and collapsed to the ground. At the same time, feces and urine flowed from behind their buttocks.
"Look there, it's the King of the North!"
"Magic! Just now it was fire magic, now it is ice magic!"
"This, this is like a god!"
Amid everyone's exclamations, Margaery first let go of the little girl in her arms and looked back at the ice sculpture of the horse.
Then she looked up and saw at the top of the inner castle with the direwolf flag flying, a huge direwolf looking up to the sky and howling, with a human figure standing on top of it.
"Ah! It jumped down!"
With a cry of surprise, the giant direwolf jumped down from the top of the inner castle, which was at least ten meters above the ground.
Bah, bah, bah!
The crystal clear icicle stairs appeared again, and the giant direwolf gracefully jumped down from the crystal icicles and came to Margaery's side.
Snapped!
Robb, dressed in black military uniform, jumped off Bloodwind, looked at Margaery's pretty face with picturesque features and fiery eyes, and asked in a calm tone: "Are you Margaery Tyrell, the Rose of Highgarden?"
It’s indeed beautiful, fitting for such a huge reputation!”
"Your Majesty, you're welcome. You are the same. Not only are you handsome, but you also have the temperament of a king!"
After hearing this, Margaery immediately stood up, straightened her somewhat messy palace dress, and saluted Robb in a sweet voice and replied.
"Haha, we don't need to trade favors with each other anymore! As the envoy sent by the Queen of Thorns, where is the gift you brought me?"
Seeing Margaery's graceful figure deliberately exposed after she stood up, Robb directly asked about what he cared about.
"What?"
Margaery's pretty face, who neither understood the meaning of mutual favor in business nor expected that Robb's focus was not on him but on the gift, was stunned.
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