Game of Thrones: Digger of the Dreadfort

However, they have not yet made up their mind whether to fight or to wait.

Lady Catelyn raised a hand, "We will make a decision later. Now I want to have a few words with my son alone. I believe you will understand."

Lady Catelyn's words left the northern nobles no choice.

So, led by Earl of Horwood, who always obeyed orders, the nobles bowed and left.

"Theon, you too." Seeing that Theon Greyjoy stayed, Lady Catelyn added.

"As you wish." Theon Greyjoy smiled and walked away.

There was ale and cheese on the table. Caitlin poured a glass of wine, sat down, took a sip, and looked at her son carefully.

Robb seemed to have grown taller, and his beard really made him look a lot older.

He spoke slowly: "Duke Tywin's army has occupied Harrenhal and is burning, killing and looting in various territories in the Riverlands.

But we don't need to worry, the 14000 northern troops led by Lord Roos are heading towards Harrenhal.

The 22000 King's Landing Valley coalition forces led by Domi also went straight to Harrenhal, while Tywin's army only had 20000 people. Even with his mercenaries, they couldn't resist! "

"This is good news." Caitlin said.

The situation was much better than she imagined.

"However, this good news has also divided the northern nobles."

"What difference?"

Robb hesitated for a moment, "The Greatjon thinks we should take it by surprise and surprise Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer, under Riverrun, and the 12000 soldiers he besieged the city."

"However, Lord Glover and old Karstark both feel that Jaime Lannister is a powerful enemy and they need to avoid his edge.

It would be wise for us to just wait patiently for the army led by Domi and Lord Roose to defeat Tywin, and then rush to Riverrun to join us in dealing with the Kingslayer. "

"Both opinions have merit," Lady Catelyn said to her son, "but the important question is what are your plans?"

"I'm not sure." Robb stretched out his hand to brush his messy maroon hair, looking a little unhappy.

"You have to be sure!" Caitlin said to her son, "or go home and continue practicing with the wooden sword. You must not hesitate in front of these northern princes.

Make no mistake, Robb, they are your vassals, not your friends.Since you have appointed yourself the Lord of the North, you must give orders! "

Robb looked at her and was stunned for a long time. After a moment, he said firmly: "Mother, you are right."

"Then let me ask you again: What are your plans?"

Robb pulled out an old leather map full of faded lines and spread it flat on the table. One corner was warped due to long-term scrolling. He fixed it with a dagger before speaking:

"Earl Glover and Old Karstark's suggestions are very sound. Waiting for Domi's reinforcements can reduce unnecessary casualties.

But it's too late. Grandpa is lying dying in Riverrun. Uncle Edmure is surrounded by enemies. If we really have to wait for reinforcements to arrive, I'm afraid Riverrun has already been breached!That would put us at a greater disadvantage. "

"So you want to lead the army into the battlefield now?" This thought alone made Lady Caitlin's hair stand on end.

How could a 15-year-old boy like him compete with an experienced battlefield general like Jaime Lannister?

Robb stood up and walked to the fire. The direwolf Gray Wind stretched out his head and rubbed his feet. "Mother, what should I do now?"

Robb looked at his mother with tears in his eyes. The young and energetic Lord of the North disappeared without a trace in an instant. He turned back into a big boy, hoping that his mother could provide answers.

Lady Catelyn reached across the table and touched his hair, sensing his hesitation.

"Robb, you are my first child. Just looking at you, I can remember the day you were born with a red face.

But what are you afraid of? Lady Catelyn asked gently.

"I……"

Robb turned his head to hide his inner uneasiness, "If we attack the Lannister army under Riverrun...if we fail, many people will die! Right?"

"I don't know, Robb, I just know you have no choice.

If you sit back and wait for death, or flee back to Winterfell with your tail between your legs, the respect that the vassals have for you will be gone, and some will even secretly defect to the Lannister family.

Our greatest hope is that you can defeat your opponent on the battlefield and rescue your grandfather and uncle! "

"What if we are defeated?" Robb asked.

Lady Catelyn held his hand: "Robb, I am not going to hide the fact. If you lose, we may die."

"Then, I must not lose."

"Very good." At this moment, Lady Catelyn saw fear in Robb's young eyes, but she also saw hope.

Seeing Robb sitting there, worrying about the map, Lady Catelyn seemed to hear Eddard's voice from his words, and thought to herself: So you are as brave as your father.

Robb thought carefully for a long time and finally made a decision.

"Then tomorrow night, we will attack Jaime Lannister's army!"

Chapter 208 Howling Wolf

Robb Stark rode at the front of the procession, the white banner of Winterfell fluttering in the wind above his head.

Behind him, there were about 6000 elite cavalry, moving slowly like a forest composed of halberds, flags and spears.

The northern cavalry originally led by Robb numbered around 4000 to 5000 people.

On the way south, Earl Jason Mallister of Seaside City came to help with his troops, and other new forces from the Riverlands also joined one after another, including mercenary knights, small families, and skirmishers without their masters.

They served in the service of Edmure Tully and were forced to flee north after being defeated at Riverrun.

These stragglers were gathered together by Robb, and they became a considerable force.

The Great Jon of the Amber family volunteered and selected a hundred elite soldiers and a hundred fine horses to go to the front to cover the whereabouts of the army and perform reconnaissance missions.

The troops of the Lannister family under Riverrun City are already very close to them...

Under the tree, the war horses neighed softly, stretching out their hooves to plow the soft ground covered with fallen leaves, and the soldiers talked in low voices.

From time to time Lady Catelyn heard the clash of lances, and the faint sound of the slip of mail.

"Mother, the battle is about to begin!" Robb said.

He finally made the decision to attack the Lannister army and relieve the siege of Riverrun.

If we really have to wait for Domeric and Count Luce's troops to come back for reinforcements, I'm afraid Riverrun will be in ruins by then.

Robb originally wanted to send Lady Catelyn back to Winterfell, so that if the war went unfavorably, she would avoid being taken over by the enemy.

But Lady Catelyn refused.

She admitted that she and her son would face this battle together.

……

"The Lannister army is unwary!"

The Greatjon, who was on a reconnaissance mission, came back and reported, "I will stake my life on it that my archers did not let a single bird fly back to the Lannister camp.

We met several scouts, but those people were killed on the spot and could not go back to report.

All in all, the Lannister army has not discovered our whereabouts. "

"How big is the Lannister army?" Robb asked.

"There are still 12000 infantry in total and about 2 cavalry. There should be no reinforcements from Casterly Rock.

They live in three camps, scattered around Riverrun, separated by rivers. "

Great Jon showed a rough smile as he spoke, "Surrounding Riverrun is the only way, but dividing the troops into three places will also be their fatal injury."

"But their total strength is nearly twice ours."

Galbert Glover reminded.

"Yes," Robb answered, "but they won't expect a surprise attack from us, and this is our chance."

Under Robb's orders, the soldiers urged their horses forward as best they could.

Right now, a big war is coming!

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At the foot of River Run City.

Lannister Camp, Lord's Tent.

Miriel carefully cleaned James's knife wound, then sprinkled it with black powder, and finally tied it tightly with clean white silk that was torn into long strips.

James immediately felt that the pain from the wound was relieved a lot.

Miriel Lannister is the assistant bachelor of Belton's old bachelor in Casterly Rock City. She is proficient in medical knowledge and is responsible for the medical treatment of sick and wounded soldiers.

During this time, Jaime's attention was not only on besieging Riverrun, but also on cavalry attacks from time to time, strangling the surrounding armies that came to support from the riverlands.

Because Jaime likes to lead the way, he is often injured, thanks to Miriel's treatment.

Wait for Miriel to walk out of the tent.

Jaime's eyes returned to the oak table, where sat his cousin Davon Lannister.

Davon has brown eyes, a thick beard, and shaggy hair that looks like a lion.

"Sir Davon, is your information accurate?"

"Absolutely!" Davon Lannister said urgently.

After experiencing the ups and downs of his life, including "breaking his hand" and "losing his sister", Jaime Lannister's state of mind suddenly changed dramatically.

Jaime had agreed to Davon Lannister's request and allotted him 500 cavalry.

Let him patrol along the upper reaches of Riverrun to provide early warning for the siege troops below the city.

This can nip possible crises in the bud.

Unexpectedly, this unintentional move has now taken effect.

Davon's patrol team discovered a northern army of 5 to 6000 people yesterday, heading straight for Riverrun. They were all cavalry and well-equipped.

Undoubtedly the main force of the northern army!

The main force of the Northern Army left his father, Duke Tywin, alone and appeared here quietly.

If these 5 or 6000 northern cavalry were to suddenly attack, then the three camps under River Run City would not be able to respond to each other, and would have to be defeated one by one.