The war horse under Oberyn seemed to have a premonition of danger, and kept tapping its hooves restlessly and playing the whistle several times.
However, at this moment, the flood had spread silently, reaching the horse's calves. The horse's hooves kept trampling the water under its feet, causing water to splash.
The Mander River is one of the most important large rivers in Westeros. Its water flow is huge and the river surface is wide, but the flow is not very fast.
The upper reaches of this large river above Highgarden are muddy and the water is turbid, but the water downstream from Highgarden is clear and gentle.
Therefore, now the Mandeb River bursts its banks in the Gaoting area, and the water overflows the river and begins to spread in all directions. However, the speed of the water is not very fast. It is not in places with complex and steep terrain. The upstream holds back the water.
, and then suddenly burst the embankment and plummeted thousands of miles.
And perhaps it was the gentle nature of the Mander River that led to Oberyn's negligence as the commander of the eldest prince's army. He did not expect that such a gentle river would suddenly become angry.
Fortunately, the flow of the Mandeb River was not fast, so they were not directly washed away by the flood.
But all the soldiers in the army, including Oberyn himself as the commander, were soaked in the turbid river water mixed with a lot of loess. There were even corpses killed in the war floating in the flood around them.
"Oops."
As for the gray-haired old prince of Dorne, he was not so embarrassed as he was riding on horseback.
However, the rain above his head continued to fall. Although it was not as fast as it was at the beginning, the rain still dripped down his white hair.
The sandy yellow cloak on Oberyn's back was also wet, and his clothes and armor clung to his skin. Coupled with the unique climate in the south in summer, which was hot and humid, the air was mixed with the smell of blood and stench, which made people think
To be nauseated.
As a world-famous general, Oberyn naturally knew that they were in a bad situation at this moment and faced great danger.
After all, although the flood did not disperse the army, it was not a big deal if the entire army was soaked in waist-deep water.
"We must think of a countermeasure."
He didn't know if this was a plan by his old friend.
But Oberyn never imagined that someone could get the attention of the gods in the sky and change the sky in an instant.
Therefore, although Oberyn had some doubts in his heart, after all, the heavy rain was too strange and coincidental, but in the end, he lost, and there was no reason to find any reason.
If he could have noticed in advance that the water level of the Mander River was on the verge of danger, he could have prepared other countermeasures in advance. Instead of the whole army having just finished a battle, they were all exhausted and exhausted, but they could not even get a bite of food.
, got caught in a heavy rain, and then soaked in the water again.
"Commander-in-Chief, what should we do now?"
The flood spread and surrounded everyone. Everyone was soaked in the water, but Kane, the young clerk whom Oberyn trusted most, actually calmed down a lot at this moment.
After all, when something happens, you can't avoid it, and there's no point in being anxious. You must come up with a countermeasure quickly.
This is what his teacher taught him. Yes, although Oberyn did not identify Kane as inheriting his mantle and political and military influence.
But Kane has always regarded the old prince who promoted him as his teacher or father, so he is loyal to Oberyn.
"Now we can't go back to the camp, and all our food and supplies are soaked in water."
"Sir, are we going to counterattack Highgarden?"
"As long as we try our best to completely capture Highgarden, there is still room for reversal of all this."
Since Affairs Officer Kane was promoted by Oberyn as a confidant, he has been studying with the old prince, learning his way of thinking, his command art, and his strategies and tactics.
Kane is not a gifted genius, but he is a diligent genius. His aggressiveness has achieved some results.
Now he calmed down quickly when faced with this sudden bad situation. This is the best quality of a commander. He can not panic when things happen.
Then Kane thought of a way to solve the situation in front of him.
True.
If it were a young Oberyn, he would definitely adopt the method proposed by Kane now.
Since the camp and food and fodder are gone, then abandon everything, attack the enemy with all your strength, and take back everything lost.
The most proud battle Oberyn fought in his life was using this method, attacking Tywin Lannister in the east and west.
At that time, he abandoned his military camp to attack Lannisport, but actually sent warriors to climb up the mountain behind Casterly Rock.
He captured this fortified castle that was almost impossible to fall in the most unexpected way, leaving Tywin Lannister, then the famous general of the Seven Kingdoms, with an empty military camp.
Tywin was so angry that he smashed countless cups.
But it's a pity that Oberyn is old now.
He is no longer the alert and cunning red viper he once was. His hair has turned gray, his cheeks are full of wrinkles, and he has become much timid. He no longer dares to play such a game that puts his life on the gambling table.
game.
Therefore, Kane proposed to counterattack Highgarden and seize the castle at all costs. After all, Highgarden is on high ground and can avoid the flood and has enough food supplies, but Oberyn hesitated.
"You have a point, kid."
The pale hair was wetted by the rain and clung to his scalp. The old prince was riding on the horse, his eyebrows twisted into a knot. After a long while, he slowly spoke.
"But I won't take your advice."
"Sir, why?"
The young steward on the other side was greatly puzzled when he heard Oberyn's words.
Although they are now a defeated army and their morale is extremely low, the Imperial Legion is after all an elite division that has been tempered many times. Even under such circumstances, it should be no problem to defeat a group of farmers with their last perseverance.
"Because you don't understand him."
"who?"
"The guy with the iron mask."
When Oberyn finished speaking, Kane immediately closed his mouth and became speechless.
He had naturally heard of Bessie's name. Like his teacher, he was the right-hand man of His Majesty the Emperor. He had fought side by side to build such a huge empire.
Moreover, this Iron-faced War God later became famous as the commander-in-chief of the human coalition, winning the famous decisive battle of Qohor and defeating the White Walkers.
"He won't pass up this opportunity."
The white-haired old prince sat on the horse. The heavy rain above his head had reduced a lot and was falling continuously.
"If we turn around and go back now, not only will it be impossible to breach the High Court, but we will never return."
He turned his head and looked in the direction of High Court, and then spoke in a hoarse voice.