The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 659 Rekindled War

The North, Winterfell,

The nobles gathered here all looked serious.
Sitting in the main seat, Duke Rickard also looked at Lyanna not far away and announced the wedding date.
Because his wedding with Robert had to be expedited, otherwise the incident at the last tournament could easily cause problems.

Facing Duke Rickard's words, Lyanna turned away angrily.

Looking at this scene, Ed felt a little uneasy, but he didn't say anything.
After the banquet, Rickard waved his hand and said, "Rose, come here!"

"Yes, Duke!"

Hearing Rickard's words, Zhang Cheng walked up to him slowly and said, "What's the matter, Duke?"

"Please pause for a moment about what's happening on Skaggs Island. I'm starting to get a bad feeling in my heart!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Rickard became serious.
"Are you saying that the war is about to begin?"

Squinting his eyes, Zhang Cheng looked at Rickard, then immediately put his hands on his chest and said, "If that's the case, the Zellingen family will act as a pioneer and clear all obstacles for you!"

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Rickard Stark stared at him and asked, "How many troops does the Zellingen family have at present?"

"After two years of hard work, the Zellingen family now has 3,000 soldiers and 1,000 cavalry! They can be deployed at any time!"

Looking at Rickard in front of him, Zhang Cheng smiled.
"Thank you for your hard work. In just two years, you have developed the Zähringen family!"

Patting Zhang Cheng on the shoulder, Rickard Stark couldn't help but feel relieved.

Because as a powerful family with rare background, Zellingen has always been a very "reliable" existence!

If it weren't for the disaster that year, which almost cut off their development, perhaps Zelingen would be able to gather tens of thousands of soldiers now!
But this would obviously threaten the Stark family's 8,000-year rule!
"It's not hard, these are what the Zellingen family should do!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he spoke to Rickard Stark.
However, after the two talked for a long time, Zhang Cheng looked at Brandon and turned away.
Looking at Zhang Cheng's back, Brandon said seriously: "Father, the strength of the Zelingen family is deeper than we imagined!"

"Now is not the time for internal strife. Your sister is too disobedient. Doesn't she know what kind of danger will come with accepting the crown?"

Looking at Brandon angrily, Rickard's eyes were full of seriousness.
Because of Lyanna's incident, the Baratheon family has clearly expressed their dissatisfaction.

But because of Prince Rhaegar, everyone has not fallen out yet. However, once something more extreme happens, who knows what will happen!

Don’t ever think that medieval nobles didn’t care about face. After all, their “circles” were notoriously chaotic!
But if you think so, you are totally wrong.
Because the nobles are the ones who care the most about their reputation, what Rhaegar did was undoubtedly rubbing Robert's face.
Moreover, Lyanna's acceptance of the crown brought a crisis of trust between the two parties.

If this matter is not handled properly, it will not be a fight between the Targaryens and two families, but a fight between the Starks and the Baratheons!

So Rickard warned Lyanna very seriously not to do anything to insult the family!
Leaving King's Landing, Zhang Cheng rode on his warhorse and couldn't help but look behind him, his eyes full of teasing.
For two years, a full two years, he cheated, robbed, and stole, which made the Zähringen family regain its vitality.

Now, this old man Rickard obviously wants to use him as a vanguard.
But he has a plan, so doesn't he have a way to get around it?

"Go back to Eagle Castle and ask the Widow's Watch to prepare the boat. I will leave for Skaggs Island this afternoon!"

Zhang Cheng rubbed his brows as he spoke coldly.

Because the war will begin in a year at most, he must find a way to strengthen his family's strength, otherwise he will easily become cannon fodder!

The strength of a family comes from its military, its people and its food!

Although the current Czeringen has been plundered for two years, its population is still very insufficient, because Zhang Cheng’s goal is to develop the entire Czeringen into a territory with a population of 500,000 within five years!

Although this is a bit of a pipe dream, as long as he conquers Skagos Island, he will have an endless supply of troops.

Therefore, everything that stands in his way will be crushed into flesh and blood and buried in the soil!
In Eagle Castle, the Krieg soldiers were lined up and walked out of the castle. Andrew said, "My Lord Earl, you don't have to go in person. Why don't you just wait for the order from below? You should think about your marriage. The Dane family has sent someone here two days ago. Why don't you..."

"The Dane family, Starfall City?"

Curious, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask,
"Yes, it is the younger sister of the Dawnblade, Miss Arasha Dayne. I miss you."

But just as Andrew was chattering, Zhang Cheng said, "Then I'll trouble you to entertain me, Uncle Andrew. It's not the time for the Zellingen family to stop now!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng mounted his horse and had the drawbridge opened.
As the cavalry rushed out in unison, Andrew slapped his thigh and roared, "If you don't get married, how can you have a young master? Without a young master, how can the family be passed on!"

Unfortunately, Zhang Cheng did not hear what Andrew said. His mind was completely on Skaggs Island at the moment.

In the vast forest, the sound of fighting is spreading continuously.

The barbarian warriors wearing inappropriate armor and holding battle axes were roaring continuously.

But facing the surging tide of soldiers, all their people had fallen.
Looking at the barbarians in the distance, Zhang Cheng asked with great interest: "How many of us did that guy kill?"

"Reporting to the Earl, he has killed more than ten of us!"

He spoke to Zhang Cheng beside him, and the attendant quickly drew his sword and said, "Let me execute him!"

"No, I'll do it myself!"

As he rode forward, he saw the soldiers who had been besieging the barbarians gradually retreating.

Seeing Zhang Cheng in luxurious armor, the barbarian roared in anger, cursing.

However, in response to his roar, Zhang Cheng said in the language of the skilled barbarians: "You don't want to surrender?"

"Surrender? We were born and raised on this land. How could we surrender to you, a bunch of outsiders from Westeros?"

The barbarian opened his mouth angrily and shouted: "We will not wear slave shackles around our necks, nor will we kneel down in servility."

"Aren't you afraid that the entire tribe will be destroyed? Think about your wife, children, and your parents who are unable to hunt. They will all die in the siege."

Holding the reins, Zhang Cheng whispered: "Submit to me, I can bring you food, salt, and iron."

"No, we will never surrender!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng angrily, the barbarian holding the battle axe immediately roared and threw it out.

But seeing the flying axes coming, the surrounding Zellingen soldiers roared and rushed forward, trying to stop this deadly attack.
But in the next second, Zhang Cheng grabbed the flying axe with one hand, and then sighed silently: "I have abandoned the hatred of the destruction of my family, but why can't you be considerate of my "kindness"! "

At this point, Zhang Cheng dropped the axe in his hand and said, "Raze their entire tribe to the ground, and all the living people will be taken as slaves and handed over to the Bolton family!"

Turning coldly, Zhang Cheng could not help but shout angrily: "Within half a year, the family will conquer the entire Skaggs!"

"I am the glory!"

The soldiers roared, raised their spears, and kept moving forward.

Looking at the soldiers who came like a tide, the barbarians fell completely in the bloody battle and watched the destruction coming.

(End of this chapter)