Riverlands, Harrenhal.
Harrenhal is located at the border between Riverlands and Crownlands, which is an extremely important strategic location. Tywin originally awarded it to "Littlefinger" Baelish in return for Baelish's contribution to the alliance between lions and flowers.
But Baelish, who is Riverlands Magister, has no army and cannot gain control of Riverlands. He can only go away from Vale and use his marriage to Lysa Tully to sit in the Eyrie and control Vale.
Now that Gary is raising troops to go south, Harrenhal can be used as the base camp for the southern expedition.
The acting city lord of Harrenhal, Bonifer Hasti, cordially received Gary and others. The lords of the North and Vale were stationed outside the city and entered the city to attend the meeting with only a few guards.
Harrenhal's banquet hall.
Gary screens out idlers, such as Harrenhal's soldiers and servants, as well as a certain acting city lord.
Then he asked the lords of the two countries to take their seats on both sides of the long table.
Gary turned several wine glasses upside down to represent the castles of Crownlands, and the largest wine pot represented King's Landing. Then he used wine to draw lines to serve as roads between the castles.
"We don't have time to attack every castle in Crownlands. I'll pick three more important towns here. As long as we successfully capture them, we will take advantage of the situation and besiege King's Landing."
He pointed at the wine glass closest to "Harrenhal" with his finger, "Maidenpool, it should have belonged to Riverlands, but it is now in the hands of Randyll·Tarly. Randyll·Tarly is a warrior of the Reach. It is because of the Lion Flower Alliance that we chose to swear allegiance to Iron Throne. His army will be the first difficulty we face, and I will personally take action."
Then, Gary pointed at Duskendale between Maidenpool and King's Landing, "Duskendale, this large town is also very important. Vale people, it is your goal."
He ignored the other wine glasses and pointed at Rosby between King's Landing and Duskendale, "Rosby, the castle closest to King's Landing. If If Duskendale is our military camp, then this Rosby will be our outpost. After we capture Maidenpool and Duskendale, it will be our next target."
After Gary has discussed the main strategic direction, Tyrion needs to discuss the details of the next battle with the lords in detail.
He himself had no military talent, so he patiently listened to everyone's strategic arrangements and gave his own suggestions from time to time for everyone's reference.
Essos, Pentos.
Tysha received the letter from Gary. She glanced at it briefly, put down the letter, and said to her confidants, "Invite the adult who sent the letter in. Remember, be respectful."
"Yes." The soldier said and retreated.
After a while, "Onion Knight"Davos slowly walked into Tysha's study. He arranged his clothes, nodded and saluted, "Tysha Magister."
Tysha nodded silently, "Sir Davos, please sit down. Are you Master of Coin of His Majesty Luke? On this trip, are you going to borrow money from Iron Bank of Braavos?"
Davos sat on the wooden chair opposite the desk, "Yes, your Majesty has now mobilized troops to capture it. It is the time when a lot of wealth is needed. It is difficult for the North and Pentos alone to support this southern expedition, so your Majesty hopes that Iron Bank can get a loan."
Tysha put down the letter in his hand, "Your Majesty asked me to assist you, Davos, how do you want me to help you?"
Several years of Magister's career have transformed Tysha into a strong woman who speaks her truth. She didn't hesitate at all and directly asked Davos about her plans.
Davos rarely saw such a resolute woman. He was stunned for a few seconds and then said, "I want Lord Magister to send an army of a hundred people to escort me to Braavos."
Tysha raised his hand to interrupt Davos, "There is no need. You are here by chance. Iron Bank's fleet is resting at the port of Pentos. They expect to cross the sea to King's Landing in three days. In other words, Sir Davos, you have three days to convince them."
She snapped her fingers casually, and two smartly dressed women immediately came in from the door.
Tysha whispered to the two ladies for a moment, and then said to Davos, "Sir Davos, should you go back to your room to rest first? Or should you go to the port now to look for Iron Bank's messenger?"
Davos moved his body uncomfortably, Pentos Why are all women officials? It's a bit strange...
"Ah, oh, I'm going to the port." He came back to his senses and nodded apologetically.
Tysha pointed at the two ladies and said, "Martina is the commander of Pentos's city defense team, and Louise is the minister of coastal defense. They will take you to the port to meet Iron Bank's envoy. I have other important matters, so I can't accompany you."
Davos stood up and said goodbye, "Magister Sir, although you are busy, I am honored to be accompanied by these two adults."
Tysha did not continue to be polite with Davos, picked up the letter on the desk and left in a hurry.
Martina and Louise came to Davos's side, "Sir Davos, please."
"Please, please." Davos bent down and raised his hand.
Pentos port.
With City Watch opening the way and Martina and Louise personally recommending him, Davos boarded Iron Bank's fleet very smoothly and met Iron Bank's messenger, Naho Demitis.
Nahor Demitis was very curious about Davos's purpose, "The North's Master of Coin? Davos Sir Seaworth, what do you want to do?"
Davos sat opposite Naho Demitis and said with a smile, "The envoy is a smart man. He must have guessed my purpose of coming."
Naho Dimitis joked, "Sir wants to borrow money? Then you should go to Iron Bank for an interview in person. There is no use in looking for me."
Davos was not in a hurry to talk about this issue, and planned to get closer to the envoy Iron Bank first, "Why should the envoy stay at Pentos when he can obviously go directly to King's Landing?"
Nahor Demitis leaned back in his chair, "Sir Davos is not curious at all? This city-state is ruled by women."
Davos shook his head, "I'm not curious, Tysha Magister is a very good lady, she deserves to be respected."
Nahor Demitis smiled, "Sir Davos, have you ever heard of White Dragon from Pentos?"
"No." Davos said.
There is a war on Westeros, and the intelligence between Seven Kingdoms is the top priority. Who has the leisure to care about Pentos on the other side of the strait.
Nahor Demitis then said, "Have you ever heard of Ice Magic from Tysha Magister?"
Davos was stunned for a moment. Isn't Ice Magic an ability that only His Majesty Luke has? Tysha How could Magister have it? Did His Majesty teach it to her?
And White Dragon...
Pentos also has Dragon? Is it His Majesty's secret deployment? Or is it Tysha Magister's personal Dragon?
Naho Demitis arranged his gold necklace and said casually, "I also know Ice Magic, and I also own Dragon. Do you think the North and Pentos are really affiliated relationships as rumored?"
Davos remained calm and said with a smile, "Messenger, stop joking, Pentos is one of the nine Free Citiess, how could it be a subsidiary of the North."
If Pentos dares to openly pledge allegiance to the North, it won't take long for it to be besieged by several other major city-states. To them, this is an invasion by a foreign enemy to support the alliance.