Chapter 677: The Lannister Seeking Death
Western Territory, Golden Tooth City.
As a fortress guarding the western border leading to the Riverlands, the walls of Golden Teeth City have been repaired several times, and the blue sun flag of House Lefford is hoisted.
Boom, boom, boom!
An army of ten thousand people drove out of the gate of Golden Tooth City, and there were hundreds of carts of supplies.
The three thousand cavalry at the front of the army carried the roaring lion banner of House Lannister.
"Sir, do you really want to do this?"
Earl Lefford of Golden Tooth City stood on the top of the city and asked with a troubled expression.
"Of course." Jason looked at people with his nose and said arrogantly: "That's what I'm doing."
"By doing this, you are making an enemy of the royal family."
Earl Lefford was anxious and tried to persuade the arrogant and stupid Duke.
As early as a month ago, the army in the Western Territory began to gather.
An army of two thousand people has arrived at Luanhe City.
Just a few days ago, Duke Jason suddenly changed his mind and switched the follow-up order of five thousand troops to go north to station at the Green Fork River.
It was clear that he wanted to cheat and disobey the royal family's orders.
In fact, it was the only way to block the rescue of the royal family from all over the world.
Today, the continent of Westeros is experiencing an unprecedented cold winter, with heavy snow covering the land for more than three feet.
The valley is completely closed, and those who want to send their troops north can only pass through Luanhe City of the Frey family.
If the Green Fork River is blocked, the North will be isolated.
Jason looked at his vassals with disdain and said without repentance: "Who said I would disobey the order? It's just that heavy snow blocked the road, making it difficult for the Lannister army to move forward."
Daemon broke into his castle without permission and trampled on him and humiliated him.
He will never give up.
Earl Lefford looked shocked and sighed helplessly: "You make your own decision."
Saying this, he left with flashing eyes.
Jason crossed his arms, the ruby on the wrist guard hitting the golden lion clan emblem on the breastplate, and secretly cursed: "Damn Damon, damn Tyran, they all should freeze to death with the Yankees."
A merchant from Qarth lands in Lannister Harbor, and two of the Thirteen make a deal with him.
Delaying the royal family's war against the north will reward him with fifty ships of spices and jewels native to Quils.
If they secretly hold back the nobles of the Reach to avoid joining the war in Oldtown, they will also increase taxes on Lannister Port.
Just as the alliance between Oldtown and the Lannister family collapsed, they turned into die-hard supporters of the royal family.
Allying with Quels can both revenge the Crown and weaken Hightower in Oldtown.
He was so wise to kill two birds with one stone.
…
The actions of the Western Army quickly attracted repercussions.
Several hundred armies of riverland nobles were blocked by two thousand Lannister troops at the Green Fork.
Negotiations were fruitless, so they turned around and returned to the Red Fork River.
Riverrun, hospitality hall.
"Your Majesty, the bastards of the Lannister family are blocking the way and preventing us from reinforcing the king."
"Yes, Duke Jason's move is no less than treason."
"..."
Dozens of riverland nobles gathered together, shouting indignant curses.
They were all noble lords who wanted to go north to the Great Wall, but were blocked.
The Riverlands have been weak in military strength since ancient times, and even wealthy families rarely raise many soldiers and horses.
Each family sent out hundreds of people, and two or three families formed an army.
Facing the two thousand elite Western Army, they could only run to Riverrun in despair to complain.
Hall on the second floor.
The young Earl Kermit Tully sat on the lord's throne, listening to the noise of the vassals below with a headache.
The nobles of the Riverlands are stubborn, old-fashioned, and dare to resist injustice.
They gathered at Riverrun early in the morning and debated endlessly.
"Brother, this is not the way to go."
Oscar Tully frowned and lowered his voice: "The king's baggage troops will go north every other month. The people in the West are looking for death."
Those who dare to stop the coalition forces in the north will also need heavy supplies.
The Lannister family's move was clearly to see the royal family rushing to the Great Wall, deliberately causing trouble behind their backs.
Once the royal family knows the news, it will definitely start a prairie fire again.
"I know." Kermit's eyes were gloomy and he gritted his teeth and said, "Jason has been delaying sending troops because he was just taught a lesson by Prince Damon."
This is opportunistic revenge.
"Sir, instead of sitting back and waiting for death, we should take the initiative to attack."
Benjikou Blackwood was also on the second floor, with a harmless baby face and excited eyes: "The Riverlands are our territory, we should work together to kill all the people in the West."
"The Boys" is a collective term for the three young men.
It was known throughout the Seven Kingdoms that the boys were at the mercy of the heir to the Iron Throne.
"I think it's feasible."
Oscar secretly planned the route, and said with serious murderous intentions: "Mrs. Shabitha of Luohe City is still there. If we send a message to her raven, we can form a trap."
Despite their young age, the "boys" are all military strategists with strategic vision.
He is much wilder than the old guys in the hall who were born in peaceful times and can only howl when something happens.
Kermit rubbed the short beard growing out of his chin, feeling quite moved by the proposal of his second brother and best friend.
The Lannister is seeking death, and the credit must go to someone else.
It happened to be in the Hejian Land, so it should be attributed to the people of the Hejian Land.
Bang!
Suddenly, Kermit slapped the table. He sat up straight and spoke to his two brothers who were also nobles present. He said in a loud voice: "I will send a raven message to the Crown Prince in King's Landing, who will personally judge the crimes of the people in the West. Everyone is summoned." The army is ready to go!"
It is not advisable to start a war privately, and orders from the royal family are still needed.
With just one command, you can command the Green Fork River.
"yes!!"
…
King's Landing.
Heavy snow covered the streets, and the cold weather dripped water into ice.
Sweepers went to work early, pulling snow-covered and frozen corpses out of the city.
Boom, boom, boom!
The golden robes traveled in groups, going from house to house and beating the door.
"The king distributes firewood and rations, please open the door quickly."
The wooden door covered with burlap creaked open, revealing the face of a dirty, thin woman.
The woman's complexion was sallow and her dry hair was stained by the fear of washing it.
It's freezing cold in Junlin, and every household has no extra hot water.
"Take it, the next distribution will be in three days."
Jinpao made a rough move and threw a bundle of firewood and a bag of rice into the door.
The woman was not angry, but thanked her gratefully: "Thank you, thank you to our king."
"Don't go out if you have nothing to do, and seal the doors and windows at night."
Jinpaozi gave the usual instructions and pushed the cart to the next street.
The heavy snow came so suddenly that people across the continent had no time to react.
When the king went north, he ordered the city-states on the other side of the strait to transport food every day.
It ensured that the people of Junlin had constant food rations.
The young crown prince also had a kind heart and ordered the forest outside the city to be cut down to collect firewood and provide it to the freezing people.
Otherwise, more people will freeze to death.
"Thank the gods."
A man in golden robe sighed happily.
As soon as the words came out, he was immediately slapped.
The leading team leader had a cold look on his face and said disdainfully: "Thank you to the royal family. The gods are enjoying themselves in the temple."
Since the rise of Protestantism, the belief in the Seven Gods has gradually lost its authority.
If the old and new gods were useful, they wouldn't have to run around every day.
…
Red Fort, Council Hall.
Verron sat behind his desk, with thick letters and memorials piled in front of him.
He casually dropped a memorial, which was filled with the corpses of the people who were pulled out of the city today.
Even if firewood is provided, it is not enough to keep warm all day long.
Any house with air leakage can easily freeze people to death.
"Alas, hundreds of people died again."
Bellon sighed melancholy and said in despair: "So many children and women are freezing to death, and we can't even save them."
When it comes to the character of the superior, he is still not as good as his father.
My father had long expected that many people would freeze to death, so he moved his grandfather and younger brothers and sisters in advance, and also ensured that King's Landing had a constant supply of food through the city-states on the other side of the strait.
If there is food to fill their stomachs, the people will not be in trouble.
But there are no more scarce heating supplies.
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
There was a knock on the door, and the two ministers pushed the door open and entered.
Otto and Linman teamed up, and the former spoke cautiously: "Your Highness, the war in Old Town has intensified, and stone people infected with greyscale have appeared in Whispering Bay."
When speaking, his eyes were dark and unclear.
He had reason to suspect that it was the merchants of Quils who maliciously sent the stone people to spread the plague.
"The support from the West has not arrived yet?"
Belron said in surprise.
The armies of the Reach have already moved north. In order to balance the fighting power of Oldtown and Qyles, the royal family secretly ordered the Lannister family to support Oldtown Hightower.
"That's the second thing I want to say."
Otto took a deep breath and said solemnly: "There is a letter from Duke Kermit of Riverrun. The Western Army is stationed at the Green Fork River, blocking the coalition's way north."
Bellon was startled when he heard this. He never expected it.
How dare Jason?
Uncle Daemon had warned him not long ago.
"Your Highness, this action is tantamount to treason. Duke Kermit asks for your permission."
Lin Man spoke slowly and added: "If there is a need for war, the princes of the Riverlands will declare war on your behalf."
"I know this."
Bellon was a little confused and tried to accept the reality.
"Please plan as soon as possible. People in the West have no respect for the royal family."
Otto bowed slightly and walked out of the hall with a sullen face.
Old Town is his family's fiefdom, so you can imagine his mood.
Belron put one hand on his forehead, took out a memorial and handed it out, sighing: "Lord Linman, first organize the poor people in Junlin and arrange for unified heating and meals in churches and other places."
The rations and wood were scattered and had little effect.
When the poor gather together, more people can be saved.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Lin Man took the memorial and hesitated to persuade him to start a war.
Beehive City is adjacent to Oldtown, and House Bisbury is a vassal of House Hightower.
His family is also affected, and naturally hates the Westerners who break their promises.
"You can get off first."
Belron waved his hand, interrupting what Linman was about to say.
Lin Man shut up and walked out slowly.
The door slammed shut.
"well!"
Belron sighed again, a bitterness that shouldn't exist at this age appeared on his young face.
There's a war in Oldtown, and the Westlanders are causing trouble.
He took out a letter from the drawer, signed to Prince Quill of Sunspear.
It was reported that the orphans of the Green Blood River were rebelling again, and they were secretly suspected to be reinforced by mercenaries from Bluffs and Pentos.
The news had been coming for half a month, which happened to be the time for Aunt Helena to leave Summer Hall.
"Seven Hells!"
Belron rubbed his face and looked up at the sky: "It's all a mess, I can't be busy at all."
Sister Daenerys and third brother Mekar are both outside, without even a reliable helper around them.
After thinking about it, Belron lowered his head, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.
If only my brother Aemon were here.
His brain is the smartest, and it is full of tricks.
The two brothers are from the same mother, and they have more tacit understanding than the brothers of the Tully family.
Baeron closed his eyes silently, and his little hand groped for the dragon whip at his waist.
"I miss you a little, brother."
