Chapter 108 The Marching Eagle
In the living room of the Eyrie City, a letter written by Robb Stark was placed on the table. The silver-gray direwolf sealing wax was opened. Robb's handwriting was elegant and soft. Attis had seen the bronze Yonn and Andaro. The handwriting of Ba and others does not pay as much attention to neatness and font as Robb does.
In this respect, they are rather like the letters of ladies and bachelors.
Robb agreed to the conditions of the valley and agreed to Yoon Royce's engagement. Naturally, Arya and Robin's marriage will have to wait until adulthood before preparations are made, while Robb and Assina's wedding may have to wait for the war. Do it after you finish.
Attis stood up and asked Ange to place the map of the West and the Riverlands on the wall. He leaned against the wooden pillars at the four corners of the bed and looked at it carefully.
Robb's original strategy was to quickly join up with Greatjon's cavalry and use their mobility advantage to return to the Riverlands around the mountain road.
But Davon Lannister, who guards the West, does have great ideas. He is the eldest son of Lady Joanna's brother, Stafford Lannister. His father is responsible for training ten thousand recruits in Casterly Rock, while he gathers the Golden Tooth City. and the remnants of the Western Army in the Riverlands, connected with fortresses in various places, and used the terrain to contain Robb's cavalry.
The success of a rigid fortress battle against the flexible cavalry instigation depends mainly on the wisdom of the commander. Obviously, because Robb was only supported by Blackfish's thousands of weak Riverland brigade, most of the Riverland nobles were busy. In order to regain the territory and enter into marriage contracts with the surviving descendants of the great nobles, the strength of the 20,000 riverland troops was dispersed almost as soon as Robb defeated Jaime.
Da'von's strategy worked, and Robb Stark needed more reinforcements.
Attis was slightly stunned, "Angai." He called softly.
An Gai cheered up, "Master"
"Please come over to Maester Kemen."
An Gai nodded in agreement and left the room.
The moonlight shines through the window and onto the floor, and the fine blue lines are covered with silver powder. It's already late.
Ke Meng opened the door and said, "Master, you are looking for me."
"I'm sorry, Maester Cormon," Attis said, "to have summoned you so late."
"I am reading the manuscript left by Bachelor Cologne. Haha, I feel that the city has once again buried a genius. I completely agree with the views contained therein. Fortunately, he served the high and glorious Arryn family, and his talents and learning were not wasted." Ke Meng smiled and didn't care.
Attis smiled lightly, "You and Maester Cologne must have a lot in common."
"Yes," Kemen said with emotion, "I have a deep understanding of the works of Bachelor Cologne during the days I served the Eyrie City, but it's a pity that I was not born in the same era."
Ke Meng put away his sigh and waved his long sleeves, "Master Attis, you asked me to come late at night. Is there anything important you have to do?"
Attis nodded, "I hope you will write a letter and have the raven deliver it to the Gates of the Moon, Longbow Hall and the Red Bastion."
Ke Meng opened his eyes slightly, "That's it. I can write it now. What is it about, Master Attis?"
"Recruit an army, go to the Bleeding Gate, send troops to the West and King's Landing," Attis pondered for a moment, then added: "All put up the banner of the Arryn family, and also wrote a letter to Harrenhal. The actions of the Royce family now represent the Arryn family. The will of the Lin family, the Crescent Falcon flag, no longer needs to be restrained.”
Kemen nodded and frowned slightly, "This is a big move, Duke Attis. The Valley has just ended the Battle of Three Rivers. If we move troops again."
"Duke Robb Stark agreed to the conditions for marriage with the Vale. Bran fell from the tower and was half-disabled. But sooner or later he will get up from Winterfell and come forward. The conditions they agreed to, and we, as the proposers of the conditions, naturally It's basic common sense and a sign of honor to do your best," Artis said. "Robb is Ed's eldest son, he won't understand this."
Ke Meng nodded to express his understanding, "I will send the letter over, sir." Ange's voice sounded outside, "Sir, Miss Roslin is here."
Ke Meng smiled slightly, but still kindly reminded, "Master, maybe you should be more secretive. Although Eagle's Nest City relies almost entirely on ravens to communicate with the outside world, it is inevitable that someone will say these things."
"Thank you for your reminder, maester," Attis responded to the maester's reminder in kind. "The Eagle's Nest is a castle that naturally keeps secrets, but I will pay attention."
Ke Meng bowed slightly and said, "I won't disturb your rest, Master Attis." He exited the room, thinking about how to word the letter.
Roslin appeared at the door.
"Will brother leave the Eagle's Nest City?" Robin opened his eyes and leaned against the wall.
Vardis Egan, the coach of the Eagle's Nest City, shook his head, "The people responsible for leading the army are Earl Eustace Hunter and Sir Creighton Redford. The Duke will not lead the army."
"Didn't we just fight in the war?" Robin looked at the strange vassals who were anxious to petition the Eagle's Nest City. The suddenly busy Eagle's Nest City made it difficult for him to adapt.
"According to the current situation," Vardis put on a worried look that was liked by all the guards in the Eyrie City, "with three kings standing side by side, I'm afraid the battle will be endless."
"No matter what," Robin raised his eyebrows, "The Canyon Knight will definitely win."
Vardis rarely smiled, "The knights of the valley have already won one battle and don't care about winning another one."
Arya and her Nymeria sprang out from the stone stacks in the Eyrie City, "Your brother is helping the Young Wolf Lord fight in the war."
"Who is the Young Wolf Master?" Robin touched Nymeria's hot tongue with his hand. This move made Vardis frown.
"My brother, the Duke of Winterfell, Robb Stark!" Arya stroked Nymeria's hair. "He is more powerful than my brother. I heard that he defeated the Kingslayer and defeated Lan. Nest.”
"Impossible!" Robin shouted loudly, "No one is better than my brother!" He seemed to be twitching all over. Vardis secretly thought it was wrong and quickly said: "No one can beat the Eagle of the Valley."
Robin's mood calmed down slightly, and Arya became timid when she saw his excited look. She almost forgot her mother's instructions. Robin was sick and it was not suitable for him to be too emotional.
"I'm sorry," Arya said shyly, shrinking her neck. "The wind was too strong just now, and I lost my breath."
Robin snorted, "I forgive you, little wolf girl." He waved his hands pretending to be generous and held his head high.
Vardis felt a little strange as he looked at the two children bickering and interacting. It seemed that both Duke Attis and Lady Caitlin chose to delay telling them that they had entered into a marriage contract, but it was probably already known to everyone among the nobles in the valley. .
Eustace looked at the cavalry behind him, while his deputy Creighton led the infantry from a distance. It took them a long time to regroup the army, but fortunately, the Gates of the Moon still retained many troops who had not been sent out before. The Valley Army did not encounter much trouble with this recruitment.
The cavalry behind him was eager to fight, and there were many knights in heavy armor. Eustace held his spear and pointed to the west, "Go to war! For the valley!"
"For the valley!" the cavalrymen raised their weapons and shouted excitedly.
(End of chapter)