The Iron Throne of Ice and Fire

"Slow versus fast?"

Green nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty the Duke. What I resent you most is that they will not consider the entire situation with you, but only the length of the moment."

"As the vanguard of Highgarden, Count Randyll Tarly did defeat the Stormland coalition and gained the title of a famous general, but... looking back now, his victory actually helped the Stormlands in disguise. The coalition forces have laid hidden dangers for the failure of the Long family coalition forces."

Duke Mace Tyrell said with some displeasure: "Baron Greene, Lord Randyll Tarly is my vassal."

Green's expression remained unchanged, as if he was not aware of it: "With all due respect, Your Majesty the Duke, I respect Earl Randyll Tully very much. I have no ill intentions. I am just asking you for military advice."

Duke Mace Tyrell nodded awkwardly at first, and then said: "I believe you are honest... Well, according to you, why do you think Lord Randyll Tarly's victory is not conducive to the entire battle? "

Green said respectfully: "Your Excellency, please forgive me for repeating myself. I was just analyzing the situation of the war at that time."

Green spread his hands and continued: "Regardless of the reason, the identity of the Stormland coalition at that time was the rebel army. The rebels have a weakness. Although their morale is high at the beginning, this cohesion will not last long, and the longer the war drags on. , the more unfavorable it is for them, so they need to speed up the pace of the war, and they need to take advantage of the high morale to fight the Long family as soon as possible. "

Green paused and said, "I call this using fast to fight fast."

Duke Mace Tyrell nodded slightly, touched his triangular beard, and said: "It's rare for you to be able to look at the problem from an overall perspective... You continue."

Green nodded in thanks.

"This is just my speculation. I think there are many talents in the Red Keep. At first, the Long family also thought of using the Duke's strategy of slow and fast. However, Lord Randyll Tully's victory made people mistakenly think that The Stormlands coalition can be easily defeated.

The result is that no one can persuade him anymore, or no one can continue to persuade him, so the Long family, who may have lost their patience, can continue to play slow and fast. From that time on, Prince Rhaegar led the Long family coalition forces to actively seek out the Stormland coalition forces for a decisive battle. The advantage of the battle began to favor the rebels. Perhaps from that time on, the Long family's failure was doomed. "

Green sighed: "This is also a headache for all military strategists. To fight a war, you have to rely on generals, but generals only know how to charge with their swords. They don't understand what strategy is. They only believe in the victory in front of them and take it as glory.

At the same time, the world is short-sighted and prefers to focus on the blood of war. It is difficult for them to understand what real victory is on the battlefield, let alone your art of war. "

So well said... Green's words soothed the pain that Duke Metz had always hidden in his heart.

He strongly proved my military talent... Green was recognized by the Duke of Metz.

This young man from afar understands me!

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Duke Mace Tyrell's eyes were filled with relief and his tone was kind: "I remember that many members of the Kleb family joined the Kingsguard. Now it seems that although you lost a lot in that war, you still gained something. of."

Green nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty the Duke, you have piercing eyes. That painful enough experience made Kleib finally understand that fighting a war cannot rely only on courage and sword, but also requires the wisdom of understanding strategy."

Green shrugged and said with a smile: "My mother only hoped... to train me to be like the Duke of Metz. She was very strict, so I only had books and swords in my childhood. Looking back now, I don't even know that I How did you get through it?”

Green's words and body movements made the Duke of Metz laugh uncontrollably.

Duke Mace Tyrell, who was in a good mood, patted Green affectionately and said, "You are a guest from afar. Please stay here tonight and have dinner together."

Green stroked his chest and nodded: "Thank you for the invitation. It's a great honor."

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Listener and observer Margaery Tyrell witnessed the rapidly heating up relationship between her father and Green.

Could the father who was called dementia by his grandmother turn out to be such a powerful person?

Could it be that grandma made a mistake?

Margaery Tyrell shook her head secretly. She was personally raised by her grandmother since she was a child. No one understands her grandmother's outstanding wisdom better than her.

Margaery Tyrell knew very early on that although her father, the Duke of Mace, was the leader of the Golden Rose family, he was in name only.

Although his father, nicknamed "Lord Inflatable Fish" by others, wanted to use his performance in the "Usurper's War" to cite his military talents, most people felt that his father made no contribution in this war.

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My father, the Duke of Metz, needed prestige.

What Green said, combined with Margaery's knowledge, was very convincing.

Margaery Tyrell felt that Green was not just talking sweetly to gain her father's favor, he was trying to clear the name of her father, the Duke of Mace!

The wise Margery knew the Duke of Metz very well, and she knew that her father was now more cheerful than he let on.

Margery felt that her father, in his excitement, had not yet realized the value of Green's novel remarks.

But how to bring out the value requires Margaery to plan carefully.

The Duke of Metz needs prestige, which is in the interests of the Golden Rose family.

At this moment, Margaery was guessing what Baron Green's purpose might be?

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Green did not ignore Margery's presence.

Green's original plan was to increase the favorability of the Duke of Metz and gain a certain amount of trust today, and then find an opportunity to reveal the purpose of his trip to the Duke of Metz tomorrow.

Green is worried that after today, the Golden Rose family, which has a criminal record, will isolate the Duke of Metz out of precaution.

Once again, Green's case isn't enough.

Green cheered up, maybe not perfect, but flexible.

Green's upper body tilted slightly in the direction of Duke of Metz, and whispered: "Your Majesty, Duke of Metz, have you heard the news about Prime Minister Jon's health?"

Duke Metz said in confusion: "Well, I heard that Duke Jon's health has not been very good in recent years."

Green glanced at Margaery, who had been staring at him, and it was self-evident.

What does Baron Green mean?

Margaery Tyrell maintained a slight smile and used the etiquette she had accumulated over more than ten years to cover up her emotions well.

The Duke of Metz smiled and said: "Green, don't be so careful. Highgarden Castle is absolutely safe for you."

Green...isn't his father's name for him too affectionate?

Margaery couldn't help but glance at her father, who looked kindly.

"Duke of Metz, have you ever considered the burden of the King's Hand?"

"Hand of the King?"

"Yes, assisting the king in handling the kingdom's government affairs, commanding the entire territory on behalf of the king, commanding the entire army, and administering justice. When the king is unable to do so in person, he sits on the Iron Throne and rules the entire territory on his behalf."