Chapter 177 Are you going to use this to test the king?
Chapter 177 Are you going to use this to test the king?
Red Fort, Round Table Hall.
In addition to the king, Count Orton Mareweis, Count Tristan Legg, Count Randyll Tarly, Marquis Aenys Frey and others are returning to King's Landing with Dickon, who has led a thousand new army soldiers.
·Talicher talks.
This was originally the office of the Hand of the King, that is, the Mace Society was permanently stationed in the Round Table Hall.
But Arthur searched around the entire Red Keep and found that he could only handle official business in the throne room.
The layout of Maegor's Tower is too life-like, and it is the living area of the royal family. It is inconvenient for people who visit the king to come and go frequently. The Prime Minister's Tower, which is more suitable for office work, is also the residence of the Tyrell family. The king went there to find a room to stay.
It's not good to wear either.
So Arthur rushed Mace to work in the meeting hall of the Prime Minister's Tower, which became the place where the king handled political affairs and met with his vassals.
The reason is also very simple. Arthur's theory is that the king considered that the Duke of Metz was old and frail and could not climb the steps of the Prime Minister's Tower, so he allowed him to be the director at home.
"...Cave City is temporarily under the control of Earl Kalel Vance, and the Silver Mountain City in the south is under the control of Sir Thaos Rowan. Both cities and their territories are firmly under our control. The people of the Westerlands
It seems that we are preparing to hold on to the mountainous area west of Kakudani Castle. If we attack from the Golden Road, the casualties will be very high."
Dickon reported some of the situations he knew to the king and the great nobles.
Tywin did extremely well in the Usurper's War, so Kevan also knew that the Lannister family and the people of the Westerlands would not be able to get along this time, so he resisted very resolutely.
Both sides had previously proposed a prisoner exchange, but the Lannisters demanded Jaime in exchange, and the Riverbenders wanted all the lords and landed knights in exchange. The two sides did not reach an agreement, so they only exchanged for Stafford, Davon and his son.
Returned to Garland's father-in-law, Lord Brian Fossoway.
As for the group of Western nobles in Riverrun, they are still imprisoned in the water prison. The banner of Blackfish is still King of the North and Three Rivers. The Tully family does not recognize Arthur as king.
In the Western Region, the mature Kevan did not expend his troops to recapture Deep Cave City and other places. Instead, he sent a large number of soldiers to actively build obstacle traps along the Golden Road, seemingly preparing to defend the mountainous area.
Because he was recently appointed as the Minister of Military Affairs, Bald Inis seemed to be very interested in the kingdom's military affairs. He suggested:
"Perhaps Lord Garlan Tyrell can lead a part of the Riverbend Army north along the Coastal Road. The southern part of the West March is either plain or forest, but it is much easier to attack than the mountains. When the West March troops defending west of Cave City return to support, we
The main force will slowly penetrate in."
Including the more than 4,000 Hebend soldiers who were released, the Hejian-Hebend coalition forces in the western protrusion now number 17,000.
In terms of military strength alone, the Westerners could no longer withstand this army.
But there are always surprises in everything, so it’s always right to be cautious.
The half-bald Lord Landau is much more experienced than him. "Even if most of the people from the West retreat to the vicinity of Casterly Rock, our march on the Golden Road will still not go smoothly. I remember that Your Majesty once entered the West at the River Road. Over there
Although it’s a little further away, it’s much safer.”
Since Dickon arrived in King's Landing, Count Tully asked him to act with him and took back the family sword "Heartbreak".
These people were discussing the issue of the Western Territory, while Arthur I was discussing the royal family's standing army with several members of the Dragon Party family.
Harrenhal is the private property of Queen Sansa. After she became Lady Arthur, this largest man-made castle in the Seven Kingdoms has become the territory of the royal family.
As far as Arthur knew, after Miss Stark lost most of her relatives, she took things in the north more seriously.
Take Winterfell for example. On several occasions when the king and queen exercised their conjugal rights, Sansa would emphasize that she wanted to handle the castle by herself.
But Harrenhal and Riverrun were different. She didn't have deep feelings for these two places and allowed her husband to do whatever he wanted.
According to Arthur's current thinking, it is in Willow City, Darry City, Harrenhal, Female Spring City and other Riverside Dragon Party families, as well as the Long Table Hall of the Mariweis family, the Golden Tree City of the Rowan family, and the Oakheart family.
Recruiting troops in Ancient Oak City and other Riverbend family territories.
Combat ability and physical fitness come second. The most important thing for this army is loyalty to the king.
As for the number of soldiers, it is tentatively estimated at 8,000 to 10,000. The base is at Harrenhal, which was originally built as a military fortress and can be used as a military camp.
After having a few words with Lord Randyll, Marquis Innis joined the conversation between the king and his vassals.
"Your Majesty, is ten thousand people too many? Can Harrenhal afford this army? The royal territory and the taxes on the north shore of the Divine Eye Lake are not enough!" Baldhead asked doubtfully.
Lord Tristan Legg did not expect that he would be selected as the Commander of the King's Landing Guard, let alone that he would be able to enter the Royal Council.
You must know that during the Usurper's War, Lord Hoster, the guardian of the river, sent out troops and daughters, and did not even get a member of the Imperial Council.
As a result, Lord Legg became even more loyal to Arthur I.
So he explained to the king: "Since the Lannister, Hightower, Tyrell and other families can have ten thousand troops, why can't the king? Could it be that the king of the seven kingdoms is not as good as a lord, or even a mere lord?
A lord of Oldtown?"
The remaining earls who had benefited silently nodded. During the Targaryen dynasty, they had a higher status than other lords. After Arthur I returned to the Iron Throne, these house governors clearly felt that the king relied on their family.
This small-scale meeting is proof.
Arthur carefully observed the several nobles present to see how much they supported his ideas.
Actions to strengthen royal power have always been opposed by the lords.
So Arthur planned to start little by little, first forming a standing army, and then when the dragons grew big enough to be able to fight continuously, he would bring several dragon party families into the royal domain and put them directly under the jurisdiction of the royal family.
This is the arrangement of the continent of Westeros. Once the territory of Essos is conquered, the king plans to directly govern the territories across the narrow sea into provinces.
"Then it's agreed. Once the battle in the Western Territory is over, I think we can start this matter. As for the support of the army, it will be provided from the mines in the Western Territory."
The gold mines are not only under the name of the Lannister family, there are also many in the territory of the extinct Red Lion Reyes family.
The Lannister Lord Tytos was quite weak at the time, so the Reyes roped in another earl family and openly disobeyed the lord's orders.
But then, Tywin Lannister's army of Lions quickly suppressed the rebels and ruthlessly eradicated the two families. Castamere and Tarbeck Hall were completely destroyed. The singer later composed a song to commemorate this incident.
, called "The Rains of Castamere".
Young people may not be familiar with the Reyes family, but the song about his family's demise is popular in the Seven Kingdoms.
Especially on a happy wedding, The Rains of Castelme is a must-have song.
However, "How can you be so virtuous? My lordship proudly declares that I must bow down and bow down as my vassal? The colors are different, the power is not inferior, and each shows his own magical power... Don't forget it, don't forget it. Oh, he said this
, he said so, the lord of Castelme said so..." When the lyrics started to sound, the guests knew that something was going to happen.
Either the target characters are all wiped out, or the groom is poisoned to death by the "Strangler", the second most poisonous drug in the Game of Thrones world.
Back to business.
As punishment during the time of the usurper, some of the minerals in the Western Territory were to be handed over as compensation to the poor royal family.
Arthur I looked around, then stretched out two index fingers from his interlocked hands and pointed at Dickon.
"Lord Dickon will be responsible for establishing the royal family's standing army. The military name is tentatively named the Royal Forest Army. You will also be the first commander-in-chief."
Dickon, who was almost as serious as his father, glanced at Earl Tully, waited for his confirmation, and then agreed.
Lord Landao had noticed that the king was trying to win over his family, and he responded positively to it.
The heir serving as the first commander-in-chief of the Guards means that the Tully family of Horn Hill is completely bound to the royal family. No earl can resist such a temptation.
Thumb, thump, thump!
Several nobles were discussing the details again, but the Prime Minister, the Duke of Metz, suddenly stepped on the floor and walked in.
Perhaps in order to attract attention, Mr. Inflatable Fish kicked the ground very loudly, and all six people in the round table meeting room turned their attention to him.
"Your Majesty, there is good news and bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"
The palm-sized Hand of the King badge is pinned to the Duke of Metz's chest. Recently, whether he is standing or sitting, he has held his chest out to make the badge easier to see.
Dickon, the youngest in Arthur I's life, pulled up a chair for the king's father-in-law and said angrily: "Let's talk about the bad first, I'm mentally prepared."
Lord Tyrell sat down and looked for what he thought were expressions of envy on the faces of several earls before clearing his throat and saying:
"The Night's Watch from Castle Black has sent ravens. The wildlings outside the wall have been unified by Mance Rayder. One hundred thousand wildlings are marching towards the Great Wall to the south. The vanguard has arrived in the Haunted Forest."
Savages are the collective name for the free folk tribes north of the Great Wall. There are tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands, of free folk outside the Great Wall. They are divided into hundreds of different cultures, tribes, clans, villages and raiding parties.
Some are somewhat civilized, others are barbaric and hostile.
These people called themselves free people to distinguish them from the "kneeling people" who bowed to the lords and kings south of the Great Wall. The free people believed that the "kneeling people" lacked freedom, while the people of the Seven Kingdoms believed that the "savages" were
Lawless, uncivilized thieves, rapists and murderers.
The original intention of establishing the Night's Watch on the Great Wall was to protect the living and resist the White Walkers. However, except for the White Walker invasion when the Thirteenth Commander of the Night's Watch, the army of the dead never appeared at the foot of the Great Wall again.
So the Night Watch began to guard against the wildlings and made them their highest target.
Shortly after the beginning of the main story, the ranger expedition organized by the old bear Jeor Mormont was to solve the problem of King Beyond the Wall Mance Rayder, to find the missing ranger Benjen Stark, and to explore the traces of the White Walkers.
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Arthur nodded, indicating that he understood.
According to what he knew about Game of Thrones, the attack by the barbarians was quite massive, and it would be impossible not to save them.
And you have to rescue him quickly, otherwise the savages may really try to knock down the Great Wall.
The king looked at Lord Landao, "Can you tell me how many soldiers should be sent?"
Among the seven people present, he has the highest military literacy and the best vision.
"One hundred thousand... savages..." After pondering for a moment, Earl Tully gave an exact number, "Five thousand well-trained armored soldiers are enough. The 700-foot Great Wall is high enough, and our soldiers are only
Just need to defend."
As the Minister of War, Inis felt that he should also play a role, so he suggested:
"Soldiers will be drawn from the Riverside Army stationed in King's Landing. We now have thirteen thousand men. Sending five thousand men will not affect the defense of the capital. As for the commander-in-chief, I propose an explicit surrender to Balon Swann of the Kingsguard.
, he is quite a good commander."
The Reach people on the south bank of the Blackwater River followed the House Governors to support King Arthur I, and his hometown of Stonehelm was under the threat of the Golden Company, so Balon Swann easily pledged his allegiance to the Iron Throne.
At present, Count Matus Rowan, one of the two heroes of the River Bend, has gone to the garrison of this army. He will take over the more than 10,000 people and take specific command of the battle against the Golden Company.
Balon Swann, along with several great nobles of the Stormlands and the red-robed witch Melisandre, who surrendered to the Iron Throne on behalf of Storm's End Castle, went north and arrived at King's Landing before the king's wedding.
Arthur thought for a while and said: "Let's do it this way. Lord Landao once commanded this Riverbend Army, and it's up to you to select the soldiers who will reinforce the Night's Watch."
The Ten Thousand River Bend people are composed of soldiers from the four families of Maliweis, Tully, Peake, and Red Apple Fossoway, as well as soldiers from other small families. The first two are confirmed Dragon Party families, so naturally they will not go
The Great Wall died in vain, it was obvious who to choose.
Earl Tully nodded and agreed.
After Arthur I signaled, the Duke of Metz began to announce the good news.
"The cardinals of the city will agree to our proposal. Maester Coburn will officially resume his status and will soon become a maester of Harrenhal. As for the new grand maester, the cardinals will also listen to our reasonable advice and they will elect a Geben."
Bachelor Man."
There was an uncontrollable smile on the new Prime Minister's face, and he continued to introduce:
"After considering and ignoring Maester Tequin, the cobbler's son, and Maester Eric, the illegitimate son of the wandering knight, the Cardinal will choose Maester Gorman to replace Pycelle, who was dismissed from his position, as the new grand maester. I heard that he is in his prime.
, I think I will be able to serve the king and the royal family for many years."
Arthur looked at him, wondering where his father-in-law's smile came from, until he caught a glimpse of the strange expressions on several Riverbend people.
"Lord Alton Marriweis, is there anything wrong with this Maester Gurman?"
When his name was called, the Lord of Longtable Hall replied awkwardly: "I remember that Maester Germain Tyrell is the uncle of the Duke of Mace."
It would be easy to offend the Lord of the Reach by saying this, so Lord Mareweis kept his voice low.
But when Arthur heard this, he knew why his father-in-law was so proud.
Mace's father-in-law, Leighton Hightower, not only agreed to his son-in-law's request, but also selected a maester for him who could best represent the interests of the Tyrell family.
Arthur looked at Mace and thought: He is also the father-in-law, so why does the inflatable fish stretch its crotch like this?
Although this matter made the king dissatisfied, it could only be like this.
A Tyrell maester is better than Pycelle, a Lannister loyalist.
The day passed like this, and at night, after exercising his conjugal rights twice in Sansa's room, Arthur returned to the king's chamber.
The reason why he slept in separate rooms was because he was about to have two wives, and Arianne would come over from time to time to have late-night snacks.
But the person who stole the food tonight was not the Princess of Dorne.
As soon as Arthur I walked in, Margaery, who was wearing a silk nightgown and sitting barefoot on the feather bed, smiled charmingly at him.
At this time, Miss Tyrell's shoulders were half exposed, and her beautiful collarbone was fully displayed in front of him.
"Are you going to test the king on this?" Arthur asked.
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