Chapter 511
2021-01-06
Chapter 511 The Siege of Winter (Part 1)The besiegers want to lure reinforcements to send, while the defenders Counting on procrastination for a change in the situation...with their own twists and turns, the land-grant negotiations with Winterfell continued day after day. In order to make each other believe that oneself is sincere, the two sides meet and hold meetings every day. From asking prices in the sky to paying back the money on the ground, not only did the procedure go one step further, but even decent terms and agreements have been carefully drafted. It went on for a few days without any help from any direction arriving, and Igor finally realized that something was wrong - not only by intuition, but also by the news sent back by the scouts and the Skinchanger from all sides.
The first batch of reinforcements has actually arrived nearby. Through the bird-controller's overhead reconnaissance from high altitude, it can be roughly seen that the two distant reinforcements from Torrhen's Square Tallhart's house and Hornwood's house in Hornwood City have already arrived. Arriving at Castle Cerwyn, coupled with the levies that the Severn family has stepped up to recruit these days... In less than a day's mile from Winterfell, North has assembled more than 2,000 people. And even though the number is already so considerable, this army still has no intention of moving the nest to come to the rescue, but like a land-grant army, they set up tents and erected fences outside the castle, and waited on the spot!
This is a bit of a miscalculation. In the stone building that used to be the second layer of the Winterfell Inn, Igor was sitting at the table, thinking about how to deal with the unwilling fish.
"The princes of the North are loyal to House Stark, and they never get to the vicinity, but they can't help it. This must be Robb Stark's remote control of all parties through Raven, instructing them not to come to help hastily." Humfrey looked at The contemplative Lord Commander said, "Either Young Wolf divine strategy and wonderful planning at first guessed your aid plan, or the Lord arrived with the army and agreed to negotiate without putting enough pressure on the other side...whatever it is. In a situation, we all have to take measures as soon as possible to break the deadlock."
Igor nods, without saying a word.
After all, no one understands the truth.
When encircling the target Motionless As Mountains that you want to lure, there are only two ways to deal with it: either switch from a feint to a real attack, and capture the encircled point; or admit to miscalculation Abandon the plan, lift the siege and find another enemy.
Corresponding to the current situation of the battle: either launch a storm to capture Winterfell, or leave the camp and go to Castle Cerwyn, which is several dozen li away, to beat the first group of reinforcements assembled there.
The first option is obviously better militarily, however: Winterfell with a moat, two granite city walls and a thousand defenders is no soft persimmon. The number, caliber, formidable power and durability of the first-generation artillery that have just been in service are not enough to destroy such a strong city. Even if the weak point is barely broken and the city gate is broken into it, the street fighting is bound to be bloody and the casualties are heavy... more The core problem is: Winterfell is a political center for North, but it is of little value to Igor. There is not much benefit to taking this city by storm. Once one or two Starks are injured in the melee, it will be thankless. The reputation of wretch and chameleon is really worth the loss.
And what about the latter option? Dealing with a small town like Castle Cerwyn and defeating 2,000 levies without the protection of a city wall in a field battle is very easy, but if you leave House Stark's field of vision and go to several dozen li far away, even if you win the battle, you can't see it. What's the point of being visually stunning and unable to bring enough deterrence?
Robb's tactical level of command and dispatch is still beyond Igor's expectations, and his correct command of the North's army has effectively troubled the "rebels"... Igor irritably used Fingers tap the table, but still can't make a decision.
Maybe it's time to fire up Winterfell and let the North know that oneself isn't a joke. However, the first generation of artillery that has just served is very easy to kill people. To be honest, it is quite difficult to siege the city, and the amount of gunpowder available is quite limited. Igor is now worried: the cannon sounded and did not scare the Wolf Family. It's more and more aroused the fighting will of this group of dead brains, then if you ride a tiger, it's hard to get off.
I was thinking between the two options of "martial power intimidating Winterfell" and "turning to attack Castle Cerwyn" when a soldier came to report: "Lord Commander, Roderick Ser is negotiating again! "
That's right, here we go again, the monotonous schedule for a few days in a row has made the people who call in a little bored.
"Let him wait!" Igor waved impatiently. The purpose of the negotiation was to resolve the conflict in a more peaceful way, but now Robb Stark's tactical command is too good. A peaceful solution to the problem has become nothing but a good wish.
While discussing with several middle-level generals which plan to choose, the second sentinel who reported the letter knocked on the door again and walked in.
“Lord Commander, a young lady with a face covering came to me surreptitiously and said 'I have something very, very important to see you'.”
Little lady? Igor lifts the head with some doubts - the guards specially emphasized "small", which means that the comer must be very young, is it possible that is Arya to persuade oneself to surrender? But if it was her, all the guards of oneself should be very familiar with it, and would not use the words "little lady" to describe it.
Out of curiosity, Igor nods: "Let her in."
A few seconds later, a man wearing a large hood and a scarf over his nose and mouth squeezes in outside the door. Jiao little girl.
"Good afternoon, sir!"
Myrcella? Igor recognized the identity of the person when he heard this soft but not greasy voice, but the former Little Princess should be staying well in Winterfell, how could House Stark let her follow the negotiating team at such a dangerous time come out?
He waved his hands and backed away, stood up and approached the girl: "Mi...Miss Maeve, how did you come out?"
Myrcella was obviously exercising vigorously just now The little face that was exposed outside the scarf was flushed, and he was breathing heavily: "I saw Roderick Ser... just when I took the negotiating team out of the city gate, I ran over to lie to the guard and said... Say, Lady Catelyn Let me bring a very important message to Roderick. After I tell you, you will clear the siege and withdraw... But I didn't chase them after I came out, but quietly followed behind, until I got close to the town, I found the sentry from the other side, Come and see you."
It seems that not only the soldiers of their own side are getting bored after the negotiation for several days, but the gatekeeper of Winterfell has also been careless to such an extent: how can such a soldier be allowed to stand when the two armies face off against the city. little girl out of the city gate?
Igor frowned at the opponent that oneself was facing directly, but on second thought he realized that it was oneself who took it for granted: not everyone knew the secret "Maeve Snow is Myrcella Baratheon" as oneself did...he didn't Myrcella's status as a princess and her daily life in Winterfell should not be presumptuously based on her original status as a princess. An adopted daughter who is well-rounded and lovely, but she is flexible and reliable, and is trusted by House Head and Lady. It is likely that she is often dispatched to do some simple communication and management work in Winterfell. She lied as oneself. There is an important message to pass, and the gatekeeper may not necessarily doubt it.
However, he quickly and instinctively considered the follow-up question: it's easy to come out through a lie, what if you go in again? Going back to the guard, looking for a pair of people, and found the tricky, how to fix it?
"Well, smart." Igor quickly realized that the above question was not the key, smiled softly at Little Princess, and shook his head: "What's the 'very, very important thing' that deserves your nonsense?"
"Aiya, run away, my lord!" Little Princess looked tired and anxious, as if she was about to stomp, "Lord Bolton took the dragon-hunting crossbow, and at the end Hearth went to deal with Queen Daenerys. Reply to the news, the sneak attack has succeeded, and now you are on your way south to Winterfell! Now you have no loyal object, and the back road has been cut off, and the North people are surrounded! Now turn around and break through, withdraw the land grant, and at Eastwatch wants to find a boat to escape to the other side of the narrow sea, and the Seven Kingdoms people, for your sake against the Others, may not issue an arrest warrant to arrest you!"
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(end of chapter)