Chapter 116: The Iron Islands Turmoil (Second Update, Ask for Subscription)
Chapter 116
The Heyu Kingdom, the Tully family, has never been civilized with combat effectiveness. This is also the reason why they have been allied with House Stark for many years. It controls the most important inland waterways of the Seven Kingdoms, but has no corresponding strength, so it can only choose a strong ally.
Edmuthully has now taken over as the master of the Tully family. Not long ago, Duke Tully died of a serious illness, and the young Edmure succeeded him as duke.
"The northern legions are still about ten days away from being able to arrive, but the vanguard of the Demon Mountain is already approaching the Red Fork River. We need to make a decision, to fight or to defend. ”
In the council hall, they were discussing the war. There is no doubt that the armies of the Western Frontier are moving faster and closer together. The Magic Mountain has led a vanguard army and approached the Sancha River Valley. This is the only place between the north and south of the Seven Kingdoms, as long as you take control of the Trident River Valley. It will be able to trap the army in the north and not be able to enter here.
Both sides knew this, which is why Ned would lead his troops straight here. He knew that the Tully family would not be able to fight against the West. The Lannister's army has always been the most numerous and most luxuriously equipped in the Seven Kingdoms. At the same time, the abundance of gold allows them to quickly recruit a large number of mercenaries to fight for themselves. In terms of troops, the Westside is more than Stark, and the Tully family combined.
"We've been informed that the High Court is already in contact with the West, and if the Lannisters unite with Tyrrell, we're not just dealing with the forces of the Magic Mountain."
"It's not that serious, don't forget about Dorne. There's no way Duke Tywin could attack on all fronts. Everyone knew that as long as there was a defensive void in the West, the Dornites would stab them in the ass. The Iron People of the Iron Isles are vassals of House Stark, and their navy is ready to attack Castle Rock from the sea. The ones who really hurt were the Lannisters, and the High Court. They are the ones who are truly the enemy on all sides. ”
It was Blackfish who spoke, Sir Brinnden Tully. This famous general of the Seven Kingdoms obviously sees it very comprehensively. A few words make the situation clear.
"Uncle Bryndon, what do you think we should do now? Defend against the city walls, or send troops to meet the battle? Edmure knew how many pounds and taels he had, and he was very humble to ask this legendary player.
"The army of the Magic Mountain is not to be worried. They departed from King's Landing along King's Road. The number will not exceed three thousand. This amount poses no threat to Riverrun. We don't need to pay attention to him at all. Instead, we should pay attention to the large forces of Duke Tywin.
Their nearest route was along Riverside Avenue and straight for Riverrun. And we now have an opportunity. We should immediately send out a heavy force to the west along the Riverwalk, and take the Golden Tooth City before the Duke of Tywin. As long as you take the Golden Tooth City, it is equivalent to blocking the Hejian Avenue.
In this way, the Duke of Tywin would have to make a detour to the Riverlands. This will delay them for at least twenty days. We'll have plenty of time to wait for reinforcements from the north. Moreover, if we take the Golden Tooth City, we can use the Golden Tooth City as a springboard to harass Kaiyan City at any time. Attacking and retreating, we can defend and this will make us invincible. ”
Blackfish is still a bit level, at least his tactic is absolutely fine in theory. It can even be said to be very clever.
At the same time, the Iron Islands. Su Yuan was meeting with Greyjoy with a team of hundreds.
"I don't know if Lord Stark has any orders for me to do." Facing Su Yuan and others, Baron. Greyjoy said in a weird way. The iron people are quick to come, and they are cruel and rebellious. Just look at their maxim, "Forcing is better than farming." This race can basically be considered redundant. Pull them all out and cut them down, maybe there is something wronged. But killing one by one will definitely leave a lot of holes. The Ironfolk never really surrendered to House Stark. That's why Theon is a proton in the Stark family.
"We need a boat to transport us to the West."
"Of course, the Iron Islands' navy is at your disposal." That being said, when the army from the north was assembled, Greyjoy was the only one who didn't participate. At this time, what to say is to wait for the reprimand, and it is clear that it is yin and yang.
"No, we don't need the help of the Iron Islands Navy. All we needed was a boat that would take us over the Fairy Islands and drop us off near Castle Rock. We'll take care of the rest. ”
Su Yuan's high-end combat power, put on the battlefield to fight head-on, is undoubtedly a big killer. But Su Yuan knew that there were too many variables on the frontal battlefield. Thousands of archers fired a volley. Catapults, cavalry charges. In the face of these things, you are not really invincible. If you don't pay attention to the overturn, that's. His idea was simple, decapitation tactics behind enemy lines.
Su Yuan brought hundreds of elite warriors and prepared to sneak into the western realm secretly by sea. Raid the gold mines of the West, logistics, and even Castle Rock. Because Su Yuan knew that there was a secret passage in Kaiyan City.
This plan needed the help of the Iron Isles. That's why Su Yuan and others came to the Iron Islands. But as soon as Su Yuan entered the island, he sensed that something was wrong.
His beastly instincts alert him to the dangers on the island. Su Yuan could feel that the Iron Islands were also in a state of combat readiness. But there was no respect for the Stark flags in those soldiers.
Greyjoy is also a strange family. The old scumbag lord had no feelings for his only son. Betrays Stark, but King's Landing falls to the Bolton family. The only son was abused into waste by Little Skin. In the end, I didn't catch anything. Later, after Euron returned, he threw the old guy directly under the cliff and replaced him.
At this time, it is not impossible that he has betrayed. In fact, the reason why Su Yuan had to complete the plan through the Iron Islands was to determine Greyjoy's mind. Now it seems that this guy really has bad intentions.
"Attention everyone, there is something wrong with the attitude of the Iron Islands. Be prepared for the betrayal they have already made. ”
"No way, my father wouldn't have betrayed the Starks." Theon in the team obviously couldn't accept Su Yuan's arguments. However, in the team, his words have no influence.
"Theon, I know you can't take it all. But you still have to be prepared. Because if I'm right, then you should be in that seat. Our plans will be much smoother then. ”
Theon was stunned. He was reluctant to admit that his father might betray because of Su Yuan. He knew Su Yuan's ability. If the father really shows his intention to betray. That terrifying wizard would definitely kill his father on the spot. He couldn't allow that to happen. But then again, if my father dies, he will become the lord of the Iron Islands. This......
Just when Theon was tormented by his rebellious thoughts. A figure silently appeared in Balon Greyjoy's room.
"Long time no see, brother."