"Slow versus fast?"
Gryn nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty the Duke. What I resent you most is that they will not consider the entire situation with you, but only the length of the moment."
"Randyll·House Tarly Earl, as the vanguard of Highgarden, indeed defeated the Stormlands coalition and gained the name of a famous general, but... Looking back now, his victory actually helped the Stormlands coalition in disguise, laying hidden dangers for the failure of the Dragon House coalition."
Duke Mace·Tyrell said with some displeasure, "Lord Gryn, Randyll·House Tarly Earl are my vassals."
Gryn's expression remained unchanged, as if he didn't notice anything. "With all due respect, Your Majesty the Duke, I respect Randyll·House Tarly Earl. I have no ill intentions. I'm just asking you for military advice."
Duke Mace·Tyrell nodded awkwardly at first, and then said, "I believe you are honest... Well, according to you, why do you think Randyll·House Tarly Earl's victory is not conducive to the entire battle?"
Gryn said respectfully, "Your Excellency, please forgive me for repeating myself. I was just analyzing the situation at that time."
Gryn spread his hands and continued, "No matter the reason, the identity of the Stormlands coalition at that time was the rebel army. The rebels have a weakness. Although their morale is high at the beginning, this cohesion will not last long. The longer the war drags on, the less beneficial it is to them. Therefore, they need to speed up the pace of the war and fight Dragon House as soon as possible while their morale is high."
Gryn paused and said, "I call this using fast to fight fast."
Mace·Tyrell Duke nodded slightly, touched his triangular beard, and said, "It is rare for you to be able to look at the problem from an overall perspective... You continue."
Gryn nodded in thanks.
"This is just my speculation. I think there are many talents in Red Keep. At first, Dragon House also thought about adopting the Duke's strategy of slow and fast. However, Randyll·House Tarly Earl's victory made people mistakenly think that the Stormlands coalition could be easily defeated.
The result was that no one could stop him, or no one could stop him, and Dragon House, who might have lost his patience, could continue to play slow and fast. From that moment on, Prince Rhaegar led Dragon House. The E coalition took the initiative to seek a decisive battle with the Stormlands coalition. The advantage of the battle began to favor the rebels. Perhaps from that time on, Dragon House's failure was doomed."
Gryn sighed, "This is also a headache for all military strategists. To fight a war, you have to rely on generals, but generals only know how to charge with their swords. They don't understand what strategy is. They only believe in the victory in front of them and take it as glory.
At the same time, the world's people are short-sighted and prefer to focus on the blood of war. It is difficult for them to understand what real victory is on the battlefield, let alone your art of war."
So well said...Gryn's words soothed the pain Lord Mace had been hiding in his heart.
He strongly proved that my military talent...Gryn was recognized by Lord Mace.
This young man from afar understands me!
Mace·Tyrell Duke's eyes were filled with relief and his tone was kind. "I remember that many people from House Crabb joined Kingsguard. Now it seems that although you lost a lot in that war, you still gained something."
Gryn nodded and said, "Yes, Lord Duke, your eyes are as bright as fire. That painful enough experience made Crabb finally understand that fighting a war cannot rely only on courage and swords, but also requires the wisdom of understanding strategy."
Gryn shrugged and said with a smile, "My mother only hoped... to train me to be like Lord Mace. She was very strict, so I only had books and swords in my childhood. Looking back now, I don't know how I survived."
Gryn's words and body movements made Lord Mace unable to help laughing.
Duke Mace·Tyrell was in a good mood. He patted Gryn affectionately and said, "You are a guest from afar. Please stay here tonight and have dinner together."
Gryn stroked his chest and nodded. "Thank you for the invitation. It's a great honor."
Listeners and observers Margaery·Tyrell witnessed the rapidly warming relationship between their father and Gryn.
Could the father who was called dementia by his grandmother turn out to be such a powerful person?
Could it be that grandma made a mistake?
Margaery·Tyrell shook her head secretly. She was personally trained by her grandmother since she was a child. No one understands her grandmother's outstanding wisdom better than her.
Margaery·Tyrell knew very early that although his father Lord Mace was the leader of House Golden Rose, he was in name only.
Although his father, nicknamed "The Lord Oaf" by others, wanted to use his performance in "War of the Usurper" to cite his military talents, most people felt that his father made no contribution in this war.
Father Lord Mace needs prestige.
What Gryn said, combined with Margaery's knowledge, is very convincing.
Margaery·Tyrell feels that Gryn is not just talking sweet words to gain her father's favor, he is trying to clear her father Lord Mace's name!
The smart Margaery knows Lord Mace very well, and she knows that her father is now more happy than he shows.
Margaery felt that his excited father had not realized the value of Gryn's novel remarks.
But how to bring out the value requires Margaery careful planning.
Lord Mace needs prestige, which is in House Golden Rose's interests.
At this moment, Margaery is guessing what the purpose of Lord Gryn will be?
Gryn did not ignore the presence of Margaery.
Gryn's original plan was to increase Lord Mace's favorability and gain a certain amount of trust today, and then find an opportunity to reveal the purpose of this trip to Lord Mace tomorrow.
Gryn is worried that after today, House Golden Rose, who has a criminal record, will be isolated from Lord Mace out of precaution.
Once again, Gryn's reason is not enough.
Gryn cheered up, it may not be perfect, but it can be flexibly changed.
Gryn's upper body tilted slightly in the direction of Lord Mace, and said softly, "Sir Lord Mace, have you heard the news about Hand Jon Arryn's health?"
Lord Mace said doubtfully, "Well, I heard that Lord Jon's physical condition has not been very good in recent years."
Gryn glanced at Margaery who had been staring at him, it goes without saying.
What does Lord Gryn mean?
Margaery·Tyrell maintained a slight smile and used the etiquette she had accumulated over more than ten years to cover up her emotions well.
Lord Mace said with a smile, "Gryn, don't be so careful, Highgarden Castle is absolutely safe for you."
Gryn... Is his father's name for him too affectionate?
Margaery couldn't help but glance at his kind father.
"Lord Mace, have you ever considered the burden of Hand of the King?"
"Hand of the King?"
"Yes, assist the king in handling the kingdom's government affairs, command the entire territory on behalf of the king, control the entire army, and administer justice. When the king is unable to do so in person, Iron Throne will rule the entire territory on his behalf."