Chapter 468

Chapter 468

2021-01-06

Chapter 468 The Future of the Iron Islands (middle)

The future of the Iron Islands?

In conscience, this question does have some value for discussion. The archipelago is suspended overseas. The nearby waters not only have frequent storms, but also have many reefs. The geographical danger is far stronger than that of Dragonstone and Narrow Sea Islands. In addition, Euron Greyjoy has exhausted the strength of the Iron Island to create a team that is in the whole world from a data point of view. Westeros and even the entire known world is a huge fleet...

It is conceivable that the Iron Islands will inevitably be the most difficult to unify in the entire Westeros, and finally be included in the area under the Queen's rule in Igor's vision one.

However, its outstanding advantages only stay at the tactical level-Iron Islands is indeed a tough bone, but it is not an inescapable obstacle ahead. Whether it's Stannis, Robb or Tywin or whoever, it's hard to get to the island, but it's even harder for Euron to get ashore.

If Asha asked "Have you thought about the future of the Iron Islands" meant Igor had thought about what to do with her Uncle threat, the answer would be yes. But if what she wants to ask is - has oneself made a detailed strategy for the Iron Islands in her plan to conquer the Seven Kingdoms for the Queen... I'm sorry, not really.

No, no, it should be more accurate: yes, but the priority is quite low.

Igor's strategic plan for Nanzheng is very clear: the persimmons will be picked up and put on the same land, the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him in Seven Kingdoms In particular, if you don't conquer the planning area of the Great Crownlands, you should first go to fight with a bunch of pirates who are poor and tough, separated by the sea, and won't do much good if they win? I'm afraid I didn't lose my mind! His policy for the Iron Islands is: be vigilant, stare at these Ironmen like the Others, and never give them any chance to disrupt the major event... Just like this, let them go to the Great Crownlands and plan to realize even the entire land Seven Kingdoms are unified Afterwards, just like Robert quelled the Balon Greyjoy rebellion: crushing with the power of the whole country, ignoring any crafty plots and machinations, and taking this last piece of territory into the bag.

It is foreseeable that Euron, who has a bunch of Magic props and weird potions from nowhere, can make his opponents shriveled repeatedly will never be willing to be excluded from the game like this. But Igor doesn't believe that he dares to bring a group of sailors ashore to block oneself's plan to push the Seven Kingdoms steadily, let alone - his wooden ship and Valyria steel armor can still block cannons!

Thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, but Igor had neither the intention nor the obligation to explain in such detail to a woman who was an enemy in the past and who has limited use value now. He reclined to the side of the chair and changed into a comfortable sitting position, with his right elbow on the armrest, his fist on his chin, his index finger spread out to support his cheek, and smiling at Asha in a rather casual play-watching manner.

This expression is sincere, but it is not showing friendliness to Asha, but secret joy in the heart: I have traveled to this strange world for many years, tried my best to fool this and that, and finally became a human being , it's the turn of others to ask to see and fool oneself.

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"I didn't think about it." Igor had already guessed what Asha wanted to say, but he was exhausted by the continuous work, and he was now happy to see the other party's preparations How to display one's slight skill before an expert and fooling oneself - it's just a distraction when you're busy. "But if Miss Asha has any ideas, I can listen."

The Kraken's daughter was irritated by the sneering tone and actions of the man in front of her. In the past, if someone dared to talk to her like this, she would definitely slap in the flap and then slam the door out. But now, ten months of life as a prisoner has sharpened her temperament, and the fact that she is under the fence makes her have to bow her head... More importantly: at the moment, only this man has the ability and reason to help oneself realize his ideals and target.

The other party didn't say that he was not interested and then placed an Expulsion Order, but was willing to listen, which was not the worst ending.

"My father is Balon Greyjoy, Lord of Pyke, who died as King of the Iron Islands. Before his death, my father liked to talk about 'stronger than hard work', 'Ironmen's The clans and words of ignorants like Glory...hope to one day get rid of Iron Throne's oppression, restore 'Old Way', and make Ironmen revered by Seven Kingdoms again." She gritted her teeth without showing anger, forcing oneself to open her mouth. Once the hurdle at the beginning is over, it gradually enters a state: "I respect him and love him, but this cannot change the fact that he is a stubborn idiot. Abba doesn't understand and can't admit this at all - the so-called' The Old Way ' is to be a robber. As for the so-called awe of the Seven Kingdoms, it's just the stability of the people of the continent who don't want to provoke robbers and get on fire!"

Actually calling oneself's father a fool The distinctive opener Igor gave 82 points, and the remaining eighteen points were given in the form of six or six. He had to admit that oneself was a little interested, so he nodded and allowed her to continue performing.

"Iron Islands have barren land, harsh climate, unsuitable for farming, plundering the fertile areas of the green land to feed their families, it was really a helpless move in the distant past. In the Westeros continent a long time ago The mountains stand in great numbers, the state of the kingdoms everywhere, and there is a high probability that the plunderer will be unable to resist. Therefore, the 'Old Way' prevails." Asha continued with a solemn expression, "But with the continuous mergers and acquisitions between large and small forces in various places, Fusion and alliance, now the 'Seven Kingdoms' with the ability to resist and even take revenge is gradually taking shape, the benefits of practicing the Old Way are shrinking, and the risks are increasing. When Aegon conquers, True Dragon Dynasty will unite the entire Westeros... The Old Way has become completely infeasible. In this era when the risk of looting is too great, and the islanders are also ruled by the same monarch as the continent people, they can rely on means other than 'looting' to make a living, and all day long Immersed in the good memories of 'my ancestors burned, looted and looted all over the world' and 'everyone is afraid of us', trying to imitate the ancient Ironmen, and dreaming of getting rich and living a good life by reap without sowing, it's really stupid! These idiots only know oneself How happy and glorious it is when they are alive to snatch property and women, but they will never see how helpless the widow without a man and the child without a father are next door; I will never remember the pain of the army from the continent destroying the Ironmen village, bullying and raping our wives and daughters! I will never go the same way my fathers and grandfathers did!"

Igor probably understood her Flickering her mind, Asha wants to convince oneself that she is a good person and that she does not support Ironmen's usual practice, so as to lay a good foundation for the subjective tendency for the next request... It is a clever move, but unfortunately it is not convincing.

"High awareness, Miss Asha." Thinking that it would be impolite to keep silent, he hesitated for a moment and decided to respond, "But if I remember correctly - you seem to be responding Your father's call to invade the North, and then at Deepwood Motte was defeated and captured by my mountain clan. Is this what you call -- 'not going the old way'?"

"They say you're smart, Lord Commander." Asha glanced at Igor, and instead of being deterred by the sarcasm, he asked sharply: "Then you say it - when this kind of stupidity occurs in the unquestionable 'family', I as a daughter , should we resolutely resist, hold high the banner of protest, and then be snubbed by the father or even forced to marry, or should we pretend to agree with him first, in order to win trust and support, have a oneself team, and then have the opportunity and ability to change the world ?"

"I am a daughter, not born to be the heir to the Iron Islands! Because I am not a man, I have to do my best and work harder to be recognized as the successor by the father. , instead of being married to a certain leader of an island early and having a bunch of cubs to stabilize House Greyjoy's rule!" She raised her voice and changed her raised leg: "When Robb led the main army south, I When father decides to take advantage of the internal emptiness of North to start a war, guess what his goal is? To let North acknowledge allegiance to himself - King Balon! To stop the North army from returning home by containing Moat Cailin and slowly conquer the entire North, so as to Become the 'Iron Islands and the King in the North' to overpower our ancestors - 'King of the Iron Islands and the Riverlands' House Hoare, revive the Old Way, and make the Ironmen legends again!"

No Giving Igor a chance to mock again, Asha quickly followed up with oneself's words without breathing: "But this plan is impossible to succeed at all! The tough and sturdy North people are not comparable to the weak and unassertive Riverlands. Although the remaining North troops are scattered in We couldn’t gather all over the place to expel us, but we should work together to get through Moat Cailin to welcome back Robb’s main army...Even without your intervention, it would be a matter of time. The guards in Baigang City are enough for us to drink a pot. So, I don’t believe in any ghosts at all. The 'Old Way', and I don't plan to continue to execute Abba's The plan - even if Abba wasn't murdered by my uncle Euron, he would soon find out that his most trusted daughter... betrayed him! "

"oh?" Igor was really curious now, even though he knew that the other party was probably just making up a story for oneself, he still raised his eyebrows very politely and continued to ask: "What if Euron won't come back to kill your father, and I won't lead the army south from the land grant to disrupt the situation, what will you do? "

Asha's expression softened after it was no longer a one-man show: "Abba plans to start annexing North from both directions at the same time, and the south is my uncle Victarion, who led Iron Fleet upstream along the Heatwave River. , and took down Moat Cailin in a surprise attack on order, blocking Robb Stark's way back home. And the north road is me, landed on the coast east of the dragon horn, and the same sneak attack took the Deepwood Motte. According to my father's original plan, the iron island army established a firm foothold in the two temporary strongholds in the north and south, which would make the North army left behind to be confused because they could not take care of both sides... Next, he will continue to increase troops to these two points, After receiving support, the South Army will stay half to continue to contain The Neck, and the other half will start to attack Barrowton and Hornwood City from south to north; the North Army will divide into two routes east and south after increasing its troops, occupying Torrhen's Square and Castle. Cerwyn. Eventually, we'll have full control of the west of North Kingsroad, complete the siege of Winterfell, and force the surrender of House Stark and the eastern half of North! "

Heh, Igor pondered the plan that Asha mentioned in his mind, and it turned out to be quite realistic and quite feasible. If she didn't talk nonsense and shirk responsibility on the dead...then Balon Greyjoy can be regarded as an ambitious man who died an untimely death.

However, in life, ambition is not enough, but also the ability to match ambition. The whole plan It seems a bit reliable, but completely overestimates the battle strength of the Ironmen on the shore, and ignores the existence of Night's Watch and the fact that Vale can support North by sea and land. Balon wants to control the western half of North, good luck even It is possible to win a few battles... but as far as Igor knows, more than 70% of the North's population is located east of Kingsroad, and the west coast is actually sparsely populated and the military is quite weak, only Glover and Dustin have some strength.

Trying to force the eastern half to surrender by occupying the western half? This...

Let's see what exists in the eastern half of North, from north to south: finally Hearth Umber's house, Karhold's house Karstark's, House Bolton, and Manderly's in White Harbor... North of The Neck, except for House Stark, there are four of the top five families in the east of Kingsroad! Any of these four families will own More than half of the population of the Iron Islands are civilians, and they can explode a large force of three or four thousand soldiers at random. Even if you choose any one, even if you fight alone, you can fight back and forth with the entire Iron Islands into a protracted war, trying to rely on Occupying the West Coast and besieging Winterfell will make all the Great Families surrender? It's just a nonsense. The North army, who is preparing to solve the siege of Winterfell, receives a letter of persuasion from Balon, and it is possible for a few to die.

"I know this plan sounds rubbish! As soon as Asha saw Igor open his mouth, he knew what he was going to say, and quickly blocked the mockery he was about to export in advance: "So my real plan is to use the army loyal to my father to land in North, and Pyke is empty inside. At that time, a coup d'état was launched internally, and my father was ousted from power, and I came to the throne to lead the Ironmen to a new era! ”

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(end of this chapter)