The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

According to reports from villagers, the nearby mountain savages have become more active.

Green, who is accustomed to pursuing perfection, originally planned to let the corps run in for a few more days and improve some details.

But the hearts of the people in the territory became increasingly unstable. Green realized that he could no longer delay and had to go to war.

If there is any further delay, the people will mistakenly think that Green is timid and afraid of the savages.

After Green led everyone to inspect the volley training of the Thorn Corps, he walked towards the Lord's Meeting Hall of Whispering City, his steps still steady.

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Whispering City, Lord's Meeting Hall.

Green sat high, and on the back of the lord's high-backed chair was the swamp marigold emblem of House Kleb.

Green took the wine glass handed over by Kalea, frowned and took a sip of red wine.

Don't tell me, this sour red wine is pretty good if you're used to it!

In the hall, the retainers of the Kleb family stood on both sides.

Knight Mason spoke first: "My lord, the negotiations with the savages have been completed. The time will be after sunrise tomorrow."

"How many people did they gather?"

Knight Pell, who was in charge of the Survey Corps, replied: "Estimated one thousand people."

Green put the back of his hand on his cheek and sneered.

After hearing the lord's sarcastic laughter, there was silence for a while before everyone made various mockery of the savages.

Contempt on the savages is a strategic necessity and will invisibly improve morale.

This is still a custom that has long been established in the territory.

In terms of tactics, Green will not underestimate others.

Green signaled everyone to be quiet: "Hershel, is the shield ready?"

Butler Herschel's tone was still respectful: "Yes, my master. There are 30 iron-clad shields in the warehouse, plus 70 oak shields made in the carpentry workshop, a total of 100 shields, all of which have been handed over to Sir Mason. .”

Green handed the wine glass back to Kalea: "Butler Hershel, you did a great job."

Hershel bowed.

"I reiterate the battle plan."

"120 longbowmen of the Thorn Corps, each with two quivers and 20 arrows in each quiver."

"The shooting range of Kleb's longbow is far enough, everyone has seen it."

"When the wildlings charge towards us, the first thing they have to face is the volley of Thorn Corps."

"Mason, in the first stage of the battle, your task is to use 100 shields and lead the clan soldiers to hold the line and protect the Thorn Legion until all the arrows in the quiver are shot."

"The completion of the Thorn Corps' salvo is equivalent to the completion of the first phase of the battle."

"After eating 4,800 arrows shot by the Thorn Corps in one fell swoop, how much of the ridiculous courage of the mountain savages will be left? Remember to take a look at the savages to see if they are scared to pee."

Everyone in the hall laughed.

Green continued: "In the second stage of the battle, the plate armor warriors were in front, and all the tribesmen advanced steadily, fighting hand to hand, and completely defeated the savages."

"At the same time, the Thorn Corps is resting in place, waiting for my orders."

After speaking, Green asked each person in charge to repeat their own operations.

Green's war meeting was very different from the territory's past habits. As a lord, Green needed to be patient and communicate repeatedly to ensure that everyone truly understood his intentions.

Always take the first step, time is Green's partner.

Green tapped his fingers on his knees, feeling inwardly that it should be enough.

This was the first official coordinated operation among the various arms in the Kleb Territory. Due to the tight time, preparations began in a hurry.

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Green's lunch consisted of roast lamb with onions, vegetable soup, honey bread, and a jug of ale.

Green frowned again after taking a sip of ale.

It tastes bad and bitter.

How does the taste of ale change? I remember it tasted quite good last time!

Green didn't want to drink anymore. The impoverished lord didn't want to waste it. He reached for the flagon and poured back the remaining ale in the cup.

Green smiled gently and said to Kalea: "Today's malt wine is great. Hershel has been working very hard recently. Give this pot to Hershel."

Herschel is wide and fat, which is the love from the lord.

Kalea nodded and faithfully carried out the lord's order.

In the hall, Butler Herschel, who was dining with everyone, took the wine bottle from Kalea's hand amidst the envious eyes and cheers of others.

Herschel has been working really hard these days. Being spun around by Green's command has made his legs run thin.

This was the lord's affirmation of his ability. Herschel's fatigue was swept away and his whole body was filled with strength.

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Because of the ale, Green thought of Mermaid Harbor during the meal.

Green thought about alcohol, one of the port's key revenue sources.

If you rely entirely on imported alcohol, problems may arise in the future.

It would be best to have self-produced and self-sold famous wine, like the wine from Qingting Island.

According to the resources in Kleiber's territory, developing malt liquor is the first choice.

Green had long discovered that except inside the castle, there was no concept of hygiene anywhere else.

Green predicts that the changing taste of his ale has a lot to do with hygiene management.

Green was sometimes pleased that the lord issued some laws without reason.

Otherwise, just explaining clearly what hygiene issues are would tire Green to death.

For example, health management issues in brewing can be solved through strict regulations, and no one will openly disobey the rules set by the lord. .

There will definitely be various problems during implementation, so effective supervision and supervision mechanisms must keep up.

Thinking of this, Green felt that the malt wine just given was very good, just as Herschel's steward's task was increased by one.

Malt liquor also needs a loud and elegant name. A good name is half the victory.

Mermaid ale?

Not relevant enough, too far-fetched.

Swamp Marigold Ale?

This is okay, the malt liquor itself is golden in color.

We need to remove the swamp and lose character.

It's called——Marigold Ale.

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After lunch, Green, who was a little sleepy at first, suddenly became energetic after receiving a reply from King's Landing.

After reading the contents of the letter several times, Green couldn't help but snap his fingers.

According to the content of the letter, in the middle of this year, about two months later, Her Royal Highness the Queen will leave King's Landing for hunting in the Royal Forest, and Green will be responsible for part of the escort.

Green himself gathered the manpower for the guards in the territory, and the quota was twenty people.

Green's goal is to get the opportunity to appear in the Red Keep through Queen Cersei.

Game of Thrones is about to begin, and the Crab Claw Peninsula is too far away.

Seeing that Green, who usually had few expressions, was so happy, Kalea was unknowingly affected and her mood became very good: "Master Green, it's rare for you to be happy. Would you like a glass of red wine?"

Green's gaze shifted: "Okay, I'll give you a drink too. Let's have a drink together as a small celebration."

Green raised his glass and gestured to Kalea, and drank it all in one gulp.

Thank you, Lady Cersei.