iron throne of ice and fire

Chapter 617 Famous General
The biting cold wind, carrying ice and snow, swept across the battlefield overlooking the East China Sea.

The sound of horse hooves rumbled, and the thousands of charging cavalry were like a moving steel wall, making the whole world tremble.

With the sharp sound of the trumpet, the cavalrymen laid down their lances, forming a dense forest of steel.

The archers hastily turned around, and chaos broke out in Stannis's army.

The horses' hooves crushed the frozen snow shell, and the splashing ice crystals turned into silver mist.

Beep-beep-beep.

The rose flag fluttered in the wind, and the armored warhorse charged diagonally into the enemy's phalanx.

moment.

The dull sound of the collision, the neighing of war horses and the screams of the soldiers were intertwined together.

Stannis's wildling army was thrown into chaos. Their formation was shattered by the Rose Cavalry and trampled into a pulp by the horses' hooves.

Under the charge of the Rose Riders, Stannis's wildling army collapsed.

……

Behind, Lord Mace Tyrell, in full armor, urged his horse to a high place, pulled the reins, and stopped the black horse under him.

Facing the cold wind, Prime Minister Metz squinted his eyes and looked at the battlefield, proudly admiring his masterpiece.

"grown ups."

Lord Matus Rowan rode up to the side and stroked the chest of the Duke of Highgarden, who held his head high.

Some time ago, without the permission of his lord, he resigned from his position as the Minister of the Navy and led a group of people north to the Great Wall (Chapter 596).

However, an unexpected war broke out in Donghaiwang.

Out of caution and safety considerations, Count Matus's fleet wisely remained in the waters near Eastwatch.

Then, he met Prime Minister Mace, the Lord of the Reach who came to support Eastwatch.

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Hand Mace snorted, stroked his triangular beard, and proudly announced: "Stannis's wildling army is no match for him."

Eastwatch could be breached at any time, and when Prime Minister Metz decided to force a landing to provide support, Count Matus stubbornly objected.

Not only was it too risky, but another reason he opposed it was that he learned from the lord that Stannis had mastered magic that could control their movements.

However, war is often full of incredible "miracles".

Facing Stannis's army, which was able to control their movements, the 4,000 Rose Cavalry, who could only infiltrate the enemy two or three times at most, defeated the enemy so easily.

Stannis's army didn't even deploy in a defensive formation...

In the Riverlands, Earl Matus's military talent was second only to Earl Randyll, and he immediately deduced two pieces of information.

First, Stannis's "eyes" are limited. For example, the abilities he possesses may only be used by him.

Yes, Lord Matus guessed that there was only Stannis's stag banner over the East Sea, and he himself was not here.

The second speculation is based on the premise that Stannis has already grasped their movements. If so... Stannis's food shortage problem is very serious.

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Matus was distracted for a moment, and Prime Minister Metz's voice came over: "This is the art of war, my Earl of Golden Tree City."

Matus' eyes moved slightly, and he responded respectfully: "Yes, my lord is wise, please allow me to salute you."

Prime Minister Metz almost couldn't suppress the curl of his lips due to Matus's humility.

As a war artist, he certainly knew the risks of a hasty attack, but he had waited too long for this opportunity.

Storm's End, Winterfell, Prime Minister Mace didn't want to leave any regrets for himself.

Yes, he admitted that there was an element of gambling this time.

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"Stannis..."

The Prime Minister won beautifully enough, and the name of war artist would be known throughout the seven countries. Prime Minister Metz, who was in a very happy mood, temporarily forgot his dissatisfaction with Matus.

He gave the order with great vigor: "Martus, tell the Night Watch to open the city gates to welcome my army!"

"As you command." Count Matus turned his horse around, kicked his spurs, and rode towards the East Sea with his servants.

Not long after, Asha Greyjoy, who was escorting the Tyrell army under Green's orders, came over alone.

Asha was wearing black leather armor and a cloak with a fur collar. She looked at the Duke of Highgarden, who was wearing a golden armor all over his body, and her expression became a little strange.

Looking closely, it seems that the excitement made him forget the cold temporarily.

"Your Majesty Prime Minister."

After a pause, Prime Minister Mace shifted his gaze over and said, "Oh, Miss Greyjoy."

He had not forgotten the ironborn raids on the Reach, but the Greyjoy woman had been instrumental in his army's swift and successful control of the docks.

Seeing Asha's calm expression, he frowned and asked in confusion, "What happened?"

Asha shrugged. "The dock is in chaos. There are piles of goods everywhere. I don't have enough people to move them into the warehouse."

The corners of her mouth turned even colder. The Prime Minister led his troops into the battlefield regardless of anything and left all the military supplies on the ship to her to deal with. She even wondered whether she should be grateful for this great trust.

What made her feel even more ironic was that she encountered Tyrell infantry on the road, and they had not yet arrived at the battlefield...

Apparently, Prime Minister Metz attacked with only his cavalry.

And, he won.

Oh, Drowned God!
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Prime Minister Mace frowned even deeper: "Didn't I ask you to hire the fishermen nearby? They are all idle."

Asha spread her hands and said, "People in the North are very wary of us. I can't just arrest them and make them work."

How could such a small problem stump her?
Hearing this, Prime Minister Mace looked up and down at this fairly warlike Greyjoy woman with suspicion.

Prime Minister Mace's gaze made Asha furious, and her breasts rose and fell slightly, even though he was the most noble person in the Seven Kingdoms after the King and the Queen.

Just when she was about to lose her composure, Prime Minister Mace waved his hand and said, "It's simple. Double the hiring fee... no... triple it."

Asha: “…”

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At night, Donghaiwang Hall.

Tyrion sipped the golden wine from the Arbor with relish. The Lord of Highgarden was so generous that he fell in love with him instantly.

After entering Eastwatch, Prime Minister Mace held a grand banquet for them, rewarding everyone with delicious food and fine wine.

On his left and right were two extremely plump and large female servants. Feeling the soft touch, Tyrion couldn't help but squint his eyes.

He couldn't help but sniff. It had been a long time since he smelled this scent of perfume...

The Lord of Highgarden is too merciful.

Those poor women who lost their jobs due to Stannis’s ruthless decree (Chapter 461)—the “treasure under the ground” of Mole’s Town—had to move to the docks of Eastwatch-by-the-Sea in order to avoid starving to death.

The great Duke of Highgarden waved his hand and invited them all over.

He felt that the Duke of Highgarden must have paid a large sum of gold royals, otherwise, why would they be so enthusiastic about a dwarf who didn't even have a copper coin?

The Lord of Highgarden was so thoughtful that he even arranged two maidens to serve Miss Greyjoy.

Good food, good wine and beautiful women...

As the two eyes, one black and one green, scanned the surroundings, Tyrion felt that Stannis was dead.

Well, he also has a chance to get more chips to gain the mercy of His Majesty Green...

For Tessa...

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After whispering something, Tyrion handed the two maidens who served him to Ser Bronn and Ser Gorit.

Then he took up the copper plate, stood up, and knocked on it with his spoon, repeating loudly: "Everyone!"

After a pause, the dwarf raised his glass high to attract everyone's attention and said flatteringly, "Everyone, I propose! Let us toast to the Prime Minister, Lord Mace Tyrell of Highgarden, to celebrate the addition of another famous general to the Seven Kingdoms! Gods bless you!"

(End of this chapter)