The Western Scout Squad was attacked on both sides and immediately lost the power to fight back. Soon, all ten people were shot.

Brynden Tully jumped off his horse, and the brothers snatched the Scout's horse first, and then lined up the corpses of the Scout in the West on the ground - Brynden noticed that the Scout's right shoulder and upper right arm were not heavily armoured, either light leather or soft armor, a small change that had never been seen before made Brinden Tully a little confused, but he didn't pay much attention to it.

He noticed that every scout's armor was like this: neither the right shoulder nor the right upper arm was protected with the best plate armor.

Two of the Western Scouts are not dead.

Theon Greyjoy shouted about the other party's military situation, and the two scouts did not hesitate to tell Theon's troops the number of troops, the names of the commanders, and the forward generals. Theon was very satisfied with the cooperation between the two, and he asked in detail about the military deployment, but unfortunately, the two scouts did not know the specific deployment of the army. They had been on their way north for many days.

Theon drew his dagger and slit the throats of the two Western Scouts.

He moves quickly and cleanly, catching people off guard. Brynden crouched down to see the Scout's armor change, and Theon killed the two captives.

"Lord Robb has an order not to kill the captives. Brindon Tully said dissatisfied.

"I know, but these two guys are already injured, it's better to kill. Otherwise, we will have to heal him, he will have to eat our food and drink our wine, and we will have to take them with us, and I can't stand it. Theon smiled, always full of confidence, always full of care!

Brindon Tully glanced at Theon coldly: "The captured western war horses belong to us, and we will continue to reconnoiter south." Bring back armor and weapons. Also, pay attention to the Twin River Cities of the Frey family, arrange for the best archers to ambush by the Green Fork River, and shoot them all as long as any ravens fly south from the Frey's house. ”

"It's a cautious idea, but I'm in favor of it. We'll have to prevent the Freys from tipping off the Lannisters. Theon smiled, "Don't worry, my lord, I'll leave this matter to me." When the adults come back, we'll eat Frey's roasted ravens and drink them."

*

Although Caitlin Tully changed into a dirt-resistant coarse linen suit, she could not hide the aristocratic temperament that she had carefully cultivated since she was a child in a ducal family.

She rode beside Robb Stark, half a horse behind, her hood pulled up, covering her head and her face. Her hidden eyes kept falling on Robb's.

Ever since Robb went to meet Wiman Mandalay, his whole person has changed. From a strong straight chest to a confident and confident, the face is also glorious, the whole person has become more talkative, and his words and deeds have become cheerful and have a sense of humor.

What did Wiman Mandalay say to Robb?

Caitlin Tully knew that she could not go to Wiman Mandalay and ask him about it, because Robb, after meeting Wiman, thought that he was too fat to charge on the battlefield, and he ordered Sir Wyman to return to White Harbor with a few retinues.

Wiman Mandalay did just that!

What exactly did Wieman say to Robb?

Curiosity swelled up in Caitlin, and she decided to find the right opportunity to ask again. The son is now in charge, commander-in-chief of the Western Army, supreme commander. Caitlin had to defend her son's dignity and dignity at all times, and if there was anything to say, she was mindful of the occasion if it was important.

If it was something that could be said casually, Robb would have told her a long time ago. Robb returned tight-lipped about his meeting with Wiman, which showed that what Weyman had said to him was very unusual.

Ahead, there was the sound of rushing water, and a magnificent castle and a dark bridge across the Green Fork River came into view.

Caitlin stepped forward: "Robb, didn't you see Uncle Brinden?"

"I asked Lord Brinnden to go south with the scouts last night. Robb politely turned back and said to his mother.

"Last night?"

"Yes, it's early in the morning. ”

"So late?"

"The night is the best cover, and I don't want to alarm anyone else. ”

Caitlyn glanced back at the Counts and the team with no end in sight, "I think you've become cautious." ”

"Fear war and tread carefully. ”

Caitlyn's heart moved, and her son seemed to be supported by some kind of powerful force. Don't look at him speaking cautiously, but his tone is full of confidence, as if he has grown up all of a sudden, and he has a bottom about what he does.

"Well, that's a good point. Although the Earl of Wiman was fat, and was disrespectfully called 'Lord Eel', he was a respectable knight, and this time his army and two sons came, and his loyalty was unquestionable. ”

"Yes, Mother. ”

"He asked you to see him yesterday, what did you say?" After going around in such a big circle, she finally said what Catelyn wanted to know.

"He confessed to me that he was too fat and had been sick and had a fever since he left the house. It was impossible for the man who came in a sedan chair to go into battle, and he wished not to affect the morale of our troops, and he asked me for forgiveness, and hoped that I would allow him to return to garrison White Harbor. ”

Caitlin looked at her son's unkind lying, and she could hear Robb's every word reveal a 'I'm a lie' temperament. She knew Robb too well.

Robb was lying, but Caitlyn wasn't willing to push him. If he doesn't think it's appropriate to tell her, let him keep his secret.

"Robb, in front of you is the Twin River City of the Frey family, and we received a distress letter from Riverrun City yesterday, have you figured out what to do?"

"The soldiers were divided into two ways, and I led the cavalry across the Green Fork River and raided Riverrun, taking Jaime by surprise. ”

"Who's going to take on Duke Tywin's army?"

"I've got it figured out, Earl Luce Bolton. ”

"Why Luce Burton?"

"The army that confronted Tywin was mainly defensive and contained, with the aim of stabilizing Tywin's belief that all of our forces were heading south to fight him. Earl Amber has a strong temper and is suitable for rushing into battle, Earl Glover is a little less authoritative, Karstark has an old-fashioned and rigid personality and is not suitable for one-sided defense, and the other counts are either irritable, brave, or timid, but only Luce Burton, who is calm and calm, not impatient, and suitable for defensive and diversion. If he wants to charge and attack, he is more rational than brave. ”

Caitlin was amazed and delighted to hear it, and her son's analysis, every word of which reached her heart, impressed her.

Caitlyn wanted to praise her son, but when she saw a smug look on his face, she forcibly held back.

"Robb, the bridge at the Frey family isn't so good. Caitlin warned.

"Yes. Walder Frey was a man of calculations. Be cautious and choose to side with the winner every time. When it is unclear who will win and who will lose, he will not give us a good face unless there is enough interest to make him happy. The Frey family in Twin River City was able to get rich for hundreds of years by building a long bridge over the river to collect expensive tolls. He collected not only money from those who crossed the river on the east and west banks, but also from all the boats up and down the river. ”

Caitlin was surprised to hear this, and Robb knew the same about the Freys.

"What are we going to do if Frey doesn't let us through?"

"Simple, give him what he wants. Count Walder could not refuse. ”

Caitlyn nodded repeatedly. Robb and Weiman met very secretly, and the whole person saw the situation more thoroughly, just like the two of them a few days ago. Clearly, he had been instructed by someone high.

Caitlyn was relieved. In times of crisis, someone is secretly assisting the North.

Only if the Northern Army wins the war, Eddard, Sansa, and Arya, who are detained in King's Landing, will be safe.

"Report!" a cavalry patrol from the surrounding area reported, "Lord Theon has wiped out a team of Scouts from the West, and he needs to send him a Longbow Archer to ambush by the Green Fork River, in case the Frey family releases a raven message to Tywin in the West." Lord Theon arrived. ”

"Yes, Lord Rodric, pass on my orders to form a squad of the best archery longbowmen from the ranks, and give them to Theon Greyjoy. ”