"Destroy the Lannister family and seize the gold mines in the West!"
"Robbing the Southerners, I heard that Highgarden in the Reach is the most beautiful castle in Westeros. I really want to rob it!"
Robb could tell that most lords were more enthusiastic about their secondary goals than their primary goals.
This is exactly what he could expect. After all, if you rely solely on the loyalty and honor of your vassals to fight a war, it will be smooth sailing all the way. However, when encountering adversity, various problems will easily arise.
But let them fight with their own interests as the starting point. As long as it is not until the last moment, I believe they will firmly stand in Robb's camp.
"My lords, if everyone has no objections, then the strategic goal has been determined.
Now, can anyone suggest a specific tactical plan that we can implement in the near future?"
After hearing Robb's speech, the enthusiastic discussion suddenly became quiet.
"Your Majesty, I think we should contact the Tully family in the riverlands and the Arryn family in the valley to form an alliance.
Then the three forces attacked the Western Region at the same time, captured Kaiyan City in one fell swoop, and then easily captured King's Landing City!"
Lord Meech, whose face glowed brightly after seeing his son, saw that the situation was a bit awkward, and immediately stood up to support Robb.
"Earl Meiqi's suggestion about forming an alliance is feasible, but the plan to attack the Western Territory seems to me like bullshit."
As soon as Count Meiqi finished speaking, a short, fat man with the rugged appearance of a northern man, wearing a leather armor with the emblem of a black-horned moose, stood up, shook his head and objected.
"Earl Harris, since you don't agree with my plan, please tell me your perfect plan!"
Looking at the Horwood family who showed no respect to them, Earl Harris and Earl Meech frowned and retorted.
This was what Earl Harris was waiting for. He nodded with a smile and said: "Most of the terrain in the West is undulating mountains, and the eastern border with the Riverlands is extremely defensive.
As long as the Lannister troops are stationed here and the Golden Teeth Fortress on the River Road is guarded, even if all three of our forces gather together, it may be difficult to capture it in a short time.
On the contrary, it is easier to land on the west coast and attack from the Sunset Sea in the west.
Isn't that how those 'squids' from the Iron Islands attacked Lannister Harbor back then?"
In the meeting hall, Robb looked thoughtful, silently listening to the argument between the two earls, while the other earls listened to Earl Harris's words and kept nodding in agreement.
Seeing that everyone agreed with him, Earl Harris took a breath and continued: "However, we don't have any fleet in the north, so it is impossible to cross the Sunset Sea.
Therefore, I think that the Tully family should attack the Golden Tooth City and hold off the Lannister family. We join forces with the Arryn family, go straight to the king's territory, capture King's Landing, and chop off the head of the false king.
Then go through Binhai Avenue from the south and take down the weakly defended Yangji Hall.
Finally, take down Lannisterport and Casterly Rock, and take off Tywin Lannister’s head!”
"Yep!"
"I agree with this plan!"
As soon as Earl Harris finished speaking, many northern Earls nodded in agreement with his plan, which made Earl Meiqi look extremely ugly.
Looking at his embarrassed father, Clay couldn't help but stand up and asked Robb: "Your Majesty, can you allow me to express my opinion?"
"Of course, anyone is allowed to speak in today's discussion. Let's discuss the most reasonable plan together!"
Robb nodded when he heard this, looked at everyone under the stage, and said loudly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Clay first bowed to Robb, then turned to Count Harris and said: "Count Harris, if your plan is to succeed, it must be based on the most ideal situation.
Tywin Lannister is a military strategist famous for his wisdom and strategy in the Seven Kingdoms. When the Tully family attacks the Golden Tooth City, will he do nothing and let us and the Arryn family pass through the Three Forks area and go straight to the king's territory?
And even if we can pass, the royal territory is now under the control of the Lannister family. If the Lannister family mobilizes some troops to go to King's Landing from the Golden Road and stop us from the front,
Tywin will lead his troops to defeat the Tully family and attack us from the rear. By then, we will be caught in the middle without even a way out!"
"Yep!"
"This boy from the Seven family has a point!"
After listening to Clay's words, some arrogant counts began to agree with his views.
Seeing his son refuting Earl Harris's plan, Earl Meiqi suddenly felt that the embarrassment just now dissipated a lot.
With a flash of inspiration, he looked up at Robb and spoke again: "Your Majesty, I suggest sending an envoy to the Iron Islands to invite King Balon to form an alliance with us.
If we successfully form an alliance, we can pretend to attack the Golden Teeth City to attract Tywin's attention. Then we can send part of the army to ride on King Balon's iron fleet to surprise Lannister Port.
As for the messenger, I recommend Theon Greyjoy, the commander of the archers of Winterfell."
Hearing Earl Meech's overly erroneous suggestions, Robb resisted the urge to cover his face and shake his head. However, he managed to get it right, and he just hit the target he wanted to achieve.
After Earl Meiqi sat down, no one in the conference hall stood up to speak again, and the situation was a bit awkward.
Robb nodded and said loudly: "The opinions of both adults are very good, but they are not very perfect.
Based on your opinions, I will propose a short-term tactical plan!"
"First of all, the Tully family, I will ask my mother to write a letter to my grandfather. I believe there will be no problem with the alliance.
The Iron Islands really need to send envoys to seek alliances.
As for the Arryn family in the valley, don't worry about it for the time being. As far as I know, my aunt, Lysa Arryn, was bewitched by Littlefinger and it is impossible to form an alliance with us.
Then, the 30,000-strong army in Winterfell was reorganized for a few days before setting off on the expedition, first marching to Cailin Bay and setting up camp.
Based on the real-time battle situation, the next tactical plan will be decided.
Do you have any opinions?"
Robb's all-in-one tactical plan actually means to send envoys to form an alliance first, and then take each step step by step.
All the northern earls looked at each other, and no one made any comments.
Indeed, both Earl Meech's and Earl Harris's plans had their own flaws, and they were not enough to make everyone agree.
Seeing that no one raised any objections, Robb nodded and continued: "As for the messenger of the Iron Islands... Theon is still in charge of the recruit training in Winterfell and is temporarily unable to serve as the messenger.
Ramsay Bolton, could you please make this trip?"
"I am willing to serve you, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing Robb calling him, Ramsay immediately stood up, saluted and replied.
"Okay, gentlemen, today's discussion is here.
Please go to the banquet hall and enjoy the dinner together later.
By the way, please invite Count Gebert Glover of Deepwood Motte and Count Herman Tauhar of Torun Square to stay temporarily.
I would like to ask you two about something."
Seeing Ramsay accept the mission to the Iron Islands, Robb nodded with satisfaction and said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"As you command!"
"Your Majesty, let's take our leave first!"
Except for the two earls named by Robb, the other earls stood up and bowed to him and left after hearing this.