Eagle of the Valley of Ice and Fire

"From Ruby Beach to the north to the Twin River City, except for this beach and the city, there is no ferry on the Green Fork River for travelers to cross the river." Robert said to Attis.

"The same goes for the military," added Lynn Corbray.

Attis spoke little along the way. The former army of Yohn Royce and Jon Grafson had approached the Twins City. The scouts sent by the former army reported that there were still many people living in the surrounding villages. On the east bank of the Green Fork River from Ruby Beach to Twin River City, the lives of the people living in the Riverlands do not seem to have been greatly affected. There are still people working on farmland and workshops.

"The army should try not to interfere with the normal farming of the residents of the Riverlands, restrain the people under their command, and prohibit burning, killing and looting along the way." Attis ordered.

After receiving the order, the scout quickly mounted his horse and headed north.

"Duke Attis," Linn approached Attis, "this kind of restraint is still useful for knights, but the levies in the valley... they come out to fight and fight hard, but they want something in return."

Seeing that Duke Attis remained silent, he continued, "In case there is resistance from the militia along the way, our valley soldiers need to have some fun."

"No hurry," Attis replied, but without another word he spurred his horse forward.

Linn frowned slightly, seemingly unconvinced.

Robert walked up to him and said, "Don't think about it, just follow the Duke's orders."

Lin En shook his head, "Burning, killing, looting and venting one's bestiality is the normal behavior of the army. We are about to go to war, so we cannot pursue absolute chivalry."

Robert felt that what the Corbray family member said made sense, but Artis didn't say anything, so he would not express his position. He just said, "Duke Artis has his own ideas." Then he followed Attis. pace.

Lynn Corbray whispered to himself: "Are the Royce family members so opinionated now?" He looked at Artis and Robert talking, "The connection between the two families is deeper than imagined. …”

He naturally knew that Attis Arryn had been traveling between the Gates of the Moon and Runestone City since he was a child, and most of the nobles he came into contact with were the Royce family and their vassals, but at first he only thought that the Duke of the Valley would rely on him very much. The Royce family always asks Royce for his opinion on everything.

But now it seems that Royce is the leader. Attis is like a seemingly calm sea in front of everyone. It contains huge energy. Although he will take the initiative to listen to the opinions of his vassals or subordinates every time, no one can change his final decision.

Lynn Corbray spat on the dirt and spurred her horse forward.

…

"From north to south, across the Neck, west of the King's Road, east of the Green Fork River and even to Saltworks Town, almost all the princes are loyal to the Twins." Jon Grafson said worriedly, his eyes falling. In the distance, the Twin River City was less than seventy miles away (here they are unified into miles). The front army of the Valley Army was close to five thousand, of which there were two thousand light cavalry guarding the two wings, and the infantry followed behind.

"A big noble, right?" Bronze Yohn looked forward, feeling uneasy in his heart. He didn't know how his son Anda Royce's battle results in the south would be. Although a thousand cavalrymen were elite, they were weak. Although Duke Attis has sent the third heir of the valley, Harold Hatton, with an army of three thousand to support, the news has not yet reached the front army of the valley. The unknown makes this father, who has always been strict with his children, a little confused. Confused.

Jon Grafson nodded, "He shouldn't just be a marquis. Although the Frey family has a poor historical background and relied on the bridges built by three generations to collect high tolls to make its fortune, the Frey family can appeal to more than four generations. With more than a thousand troops, this scale is no worse than the ancient nobles of Tully and Bracken. Moreover, with the overpass connecting the Green Fork River, the value of the Frey family is probably much higher than that of the nobles who claim to be ancient. "

Yohn Royce took a deep breath, "Let's ask the 'late' Frey to offer the best terms, satisfy his greedy desires, and let us cross the river to Riverrun." The bronze armor on his body was naked. The plains exposed to the bright sun sparkled, gorgeous enough to attract everyone's attention.

Grafson frowned. He felt the disdain in Bronze Yohn's tone. If he went to the Twins City to negotiate terms with this attitude, he was afraid that Yohn would be kicked out by Frey halfway through, and then it was estimated that Earl Yohn would They will be furious and organize an army to attack the city.

Jon Grafson thought of the preparations for the siege equipment of the Valley Army. There were a full battalion of craftsmen accompanying the army, following the front army and the rear army where Duke Attis was. Depending on the situation, the preparations are sufficient, but facing a large castle like Twin River City that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the material resources and time consumed may be immeasurable.

If he can't pass through the Twins quickly and take advantage of Tully's previous mistakes, his lord will have no choice but to retreat when the Iron Throne gives the order.

Grafson thought about the relationship between Duke Attis, King Robert and even the Prime Minister Lord Eddard, and he increasingly felt that this war should only be fought quickly.

He said to Yohn Royce: "The Frey family is a mercenary family. I am from the Grafson family and I have seen similar people in Seagull Town. Let me negotiate with this old Frey."

Jon took a deep look at the heir of Seagull Town in front of him. Attis had specifically told him that after Robert went to Seagull Town to negotiate with the Qarth Chamber of Commerce, he recommended the heir to the Grafson family to Attis. He played an important role in the subsequent diplomatic mediation with Qarth.

Robar, this kid, really considers the greater good. As the second son of the Royce family, he recommended the eldest son of the Grafson family to Artis. Jon nodded slightly and acquiesced to Jon Grafson's proposal. Artis asked this man to cooperate with him to lead the front army, probably for this reason.

Grafson let out a long sigh. He had prepared a set of words to try to persuade Jon Royce, but it was obviously no longer necessary. Perhaps Duke Artis planned to arrange it this way before the war, otherwise according to the arrangement of the chief steward Nestor Royce, he should be responsible for organizing and protecting logistics, instead of being arranged to serve as a vanguard with Bronze Jon.

He looked at Jonda's bronze armor. The sharp edges of the armor no longer symbolized the stubbornness and tradition of the Royce family in Jon Grafson's eyes. The difference between Grafson and Royce in handling affairs was at least temporarily appeased under the unification of Arryn.

…

The walls of the Twins are tall and deep, and the long bridge across the Green Fork connects the two sturdy fortresses. In the middle of the long bridge, there is a river tower overlooking all invading enemies, with countless arrow slits and hidden guns.

At this time, there is no pedestrian on the bridge. The past prosperity is completely isolated by the closed gates and the suspended drawbridge. The deep moat of the two castles is directly connected to the Green Fork. The Frey family, who had heard the news of the valley soldiers heading north, summoned the surrounding vassals and hired a large number of mercenaries. In a short period of time, they gathered more than 4,000 troops to garrison in the two castles, facing each other across the river.

Stevron Frey, the eldest son and heir of Lord Frey, stood at the gate of the east bank fortress. He faced the wilderness in the distance, his gray eyes like his father kept turning, and he gently said to Black Walder beside him: "When will the army of the Vale arrive?"

"Only a few scouts have returned, and they have been sent out not long ago. The news is not clear yet. I guess," Black Walder paused, "In these few days, I am afraid we will be able to see the knights of the valley."

Stevron frowned in dissatisfaction, "Are you crazy? Very excited?"

"Grandpa," Black Walder said nonchalantly, "Twins City usually only has two or three hundred people guarding the city, which is enough to stop tens of thousands of troops, not to mention that the Marquis has recruited four thousand people. Even if the people of the Vale are good at fighting, they can't cross the river."

Stevron did not object and remained silent. He admitted that what Black Walder said was right. The cavalry of the Vale was indeed the best in the Seven Kingdoms, but with the fortified city here, even the most agile warhorses have lost their previous effectiveness.

"Does the Marquis have any idea of ​​going to war, Grandpa?" Black Walder asked, his right hand tightly grasping the long sword at his waist.

Stefan smiled, "If Artis Arryn is really wise, he will never force us with force, but will persuade his father to open the city and let the people of the valley cross the river."

Black Walder nodded, and he snorted lightly, "How many gold royals will be charged for crossing the bridge this time? To me, letting the people of the valley cross the river may not be a bad thing, and teach the old trout that is about to be dried up and the bitch who married to the North a lesson."

"Bridge toll?" Stefan smiled, "Then this fee is not comparable to a mere gold royal."

I'm still writing, everyone go to sleep first, maybe we'll post it together tomorrow