Chapter 281

Translate: "What's wrong with the Tyrell family's prime minister?" Ser Taituosifuleide muttered, passing the scholar's letter to Jaime.

What's wrong with the Tyrell family's prime minister? Ser Taituosifuleide muttered, passing the scholar's letter to Zhanmu.

We need to keep the quote marks? The source includes Chinese quotation marks 「」. We should translate them as English quotes? Usually we keep the quoted speech as is, but we need to output English. We'll use English double quotes. The instruction: translate faithfully; we can convert Chinese quotes to English quotes. We'll output: "What's wrong with the Tyrell family's prime minister?" Ser Taituosifuleide muttered, handing the scholar's letter to Zhanmu.

But we need to keep "the scholar's letter" as "the scholar's letter". Good.

After reading the letter, he only felt smoke rising from his seven orifices.

After reading the letter, he only felt smoke rising from his seven orifices.

We'll translate: After reading the letter, he felt smoke rising from all seven orifices.

After reading the letter, he only felt smoke rising from his seven orifices.

After reading the letter, he only felt smoke rising from his seven orifices.

The Tyrell duke is truly a disgraceful bastard.

The Tyrell duke is truly a disgraceful bastard.

We'll translate: The Tyrell duke is truly a disgraceful bastard.

They had initially agreed that Jaime would lead the Lannister army across Crab Bay, land directly at Cavehole City, then march toward Seagull Town, proclaiming the Iron Throne's order to vindicate the Royce family. However, after he had organized his troops, the Tyrell duke suddenly changed his mind, believing that he—the nation's prime minister—should clear the ancient Royce family's name. As for Jaime, using the duke's own words, the battle‑hardened Prince Regent should be sent to suppress a young impostor utterly lacking any battle record.

We need to keep "battle‑hardened" as "battle‑hardened". "Prince Regent" = Prince Regent. "young" = young. "utterly lacking any battle record" = utterly lacking any battle record. "impostor" = impostor.

We'll produce a single line.

This is not entirely unreasonable, nor is it completely without benefit; at least, he still commands part of the army funded and raised by the Tyrell family.

This is not exactly unreasonable, nor is it wholly without benefit; at least he still commands part of the army funded and raised by the Tyrell family.

We'll translate: This is not exactly unreasonable, nor is it wholly without benefit; at least he still commands part of the army funded and raised by the Tyrell family.

He can mock the Tyrell duke for fearing Storm's End, but the duke's timing choice is utterly shameless.

He can mock the Tyrell duke for fearing Windrest Fortress, but the duke's timing choice is truly shameless.

We'll translate: He can mock the Tyrell duke for fearing Windrest Fortress, but the duke's timing choice is truly shameless.

Realizing he could not go to the Vale, Jaime had to confer with his many subordinates, including the redeemed Stout Pig Li Lekrehe and his brother Meilong Krehe, Tados Fred, Meilong Sasifeerde, Yadang Maerbulan, and others to hastily revise their strategy.

After realizing he could not go to the Vale, Zhanmu had to confer with his many subordinate officers, including the ransomed Stout Pig Lilekeleh and his brother Meilong Keleihe, Ser Taituosifuleide, Meilong Sàsifū'ěrdé, and Yadang Maerbulan, to hastily revise their response strategy.

We'll translate: After realizing he could not go to the Vale, Zhanmu had to confer with his many subordinate officers, including the ransomed Stout Pig Lilekeleh and his brother Meilong Keleihe, Ser Taituosifuleide, Meilong Sasifeerde, and Yadang Maerbulan, to hastily revise their response strategy.

And the soldiers, who had never expected to die, suddenly heard they would have to fight a death match with the overseas Golden Company; this certainly cannot be soothed by merely saying the plan has changed.

Yet the soldiers, who originally had no resolve to die, suddenly heard they must fight a life‑and‑death battle with the overseas Golden Company; this cannot be soothed by merely saying the plan has changed.

We'll translate: Yet the soldiers, who originally had no resolve to die, suddenly heard they must fight a life‑and‑death battle with the overseas Golden Company; this cannot be soothed by merely saying the plan has changed.

Not to mention the plan for Storm's End, his original strategy for the Vale needed to be canceled. I don't know if, after arranging for the Corman scholar to resend a letter to Earl Vickley informing him that his army would no longer appear at Cavehole City, the earl would be glad not to have to host the Iron Throne's army. But since the duke is not preparing to land, the marriage to his precious daughter naturally falls through.

Leaving aside the strategy for Windrest Fortress, his original plan for the Vale needed to be cancelled. I don't know whether, after arranging Scholar Kebon to resend a letter to Earl Weikli informing him that his great army would no longer appear at Candle Cave City, the earl would be glad not to have to host the Iron Throne's great army. But since the duke is not preparing to land, the marriage to his precious daughter naturally falls through.

We'll translate: Leaving aside the strategy for Windrest Fortress, his original plan for the Vale needed to be cancelled. I don't know whether, after arranging Scholar Kebon to resend a letter to Earl Weikli informing him that his great army would no longer appear at Candle Cave City, the earl would be glad not to have to host the Iron Throne's great army. But since the duke is not preparing to land, the marriage to his precious daughter naturally falls through.

Frankly, he had no rapport with the Cavehole City earl, and who knows how much effort went into that communication and coordination, all of which went to waste because of the Tyrell duke's sudden change of mind.

To be frank, he had no acquaintance with the Earl of Candle Cave City; who knows how much energy went into that communication and coordination, all of it wasted because of the Tyrell duke's sudden change of mind.

We'll translate: To be frank, he had no acquaintance with the Earl of Candle Cave City; who knows how much energy went into that communication and coordination, all of it wasted because of the Tyrell duke's sudden change of mind.

And now it's fine. While the Tyrell duke was leading his great army toward Storm's End and had already crossed the royal forest, he suddenly told Jaime that he had to return to King's Landing due to stomach pain, and the one who would announce the Iron Throne's pardon for him became Earl Talley.

And now things are fine. As Zhanmu led his great army toward Windrest Fortress and had already crossed the Imperial Forest, the Tyrell duke suddenly told him he must return to King's Landing due to stomach pain, and the one to announce the Iron Throne's pardon in his place became Earl Tali.

We'll translate: And now things are fine. As Zhanmu led his great army toward Windrest Fortress and had already crossed the Imperial Forest, the Tyrell duke suddenly told him he must return to King's Landing due to stomach pain, and the one to announce the Iron Throne's pardon in his place became Earl Tali.

Frankly, Earl Talley is far better suited for this task than the Tyrell duke; passing through Crab Bay requires going through Talley's "new territory," Maiden Spring City, and I believe his preparations could be more composed than the duke's, but this is not why Jaime is angry.

To be frank, Earl Tali is far more suited to this task than the Tyrell duke; passing through Crab Bay requires going through Tali's "new territory" of Maiden Spring City, and I believe his preparations could be more composed than the duke's, but this is not why Zhanmu is angry.

We'll translate: To be frank, Earl Tali is far more suited to this task than the Tyrell duke; passing through Crab Bay requires going through Tali's "new territory" of Maiden Spring City, and I believe his preparations could be more composed than the duke's, but this is not why Zhanmu is angry.

In the letter, Coben has made his purpose perfectly clear: the Tyrell duke seems to believe that once the Prince Regent leaves King's Landing, the country could be under his sole control.

In the letter, Kebon has made his purpose perfectly clear: the Tyrell duke seems to think that once the Prince Regent leaves King's Landing, the country can be controlled by him alone.

We'll translate: In the letter, Kebon has made his purpose perfectly clear: the Tyrell duke seems to think that once the Prince Regent leaves King's Landing, the country can be controlled by him alone.

Damn it, he doesn't even need Coben to remind him. The Tyrell duke never planned to leave King's Landing; all his actions were merely tricks to get Jaime out of King's Landing.

Damn it, he doesn't need Kebon to remind him of this. The Tyrell duke never planned to leave King's Landing; all his actions were merely to trick Zhanmu into leaving.

We'll translate: Damn it, he doesn't need Kebon to remind him of this. The Tyrell duke never planned to leave King's Landing; all his actions were merely to trick Zhanmu into leaving.

He has no idea how long the Tyrells have been scheming this. Amazingly, he wonders how much the queen knows as well.

He has no idea how long the Tyrell duke has been scheming for this. Amazingly, he wonders how much the queen knows as well.

We'll translate: He has no idea how long the Tyrell duke has been scheming for this. Amazingly, he wonders how much the queen knows as well.

Helpless, he can only hope that the people he left behind, such as Yadang Maerbulan, will be able to restrain the greedy Tyrell duke at the council of ministers.

He feels helpless, can only hope that the people he left behind, such as Yadang Maerbulan, will be able to exert a restraining influence on the greedy Tyrell duke at the council of ministers.

We'll translate: He feels helpless, can only hope that the people he left behind, such as Yadang Maerbulan, will be able to exert a restraining influence on the greedy Tyrell duke at the council of ministers.

"Full speed ahead!" he clenched the paper, shoved it back at Tados, his right hand's golden hook seized the reins, his legs gripped the horse's belly, and he rode forward.

"Full speed ahead!" he clenched the paper, shoved it back at Ser Taituosifuleide, pulled the reins with his golden hook, gripped the horse's belly with his legs, and forged ahead.

We'll translate: "Full speed ahead!" he clenched the paper, shoved it back at Ser Taituosifuleide, pulled the reins with his golden hook, gripped the horse's belly with his legs, and forged ahead.

The sound of the army's hooves startled the birds in the royal forest into flight, soaring toward a clear blue sky.

The thunder of the army's hooves startled the birds of the Imperial Forest into flight, soaring toward a sky as clear as washed blue.

We'll translate: The thunder of the army's hooves startled the birds of the Imperial Forest into flight, soaring toward a sky as clear as washed blue.

If he could also turn into a bird to see potential enemies ahead, that would be nice, but he lacks that ability, and King's Landing has no such extraordinary individuals.

If he could also turn into a bird to see the possible enemy ahead, that would be nice, but he lacks that ability, and King's Landing has no such extraordinary talent.

We'll translate: If he could also turn into a bird to see the possible enemy ahead, that would be nice, but he lacks that ability, and King's Landing has no such extraordinary talent.

Watching those birds, he then gave a wry smile; if he could make his wishes come true, hoping for an adult dragon would be better—only a dragon could truly take Storm's End.

Watching those birds, he then gave a wry smile; if his wishes could come true, hoping for an adult dragon would be even better—only a dragon could truly take Windrest Fortress.

We'll translate: Watching those birds, he then gave a wry smile; if his wishes could come true, hoping for an adult dragon would be even better—only a dragon could truly take Windrest Fortress.

Damn, I just don't know whether, after taking Storm's End, the Tyrells have already smoothed out all the spikes on the Iron Throne.

Damn, I just don't know whether, after he takes Windrest Fortress, the Tyrells will have filed down all the spikes on the Iron Throne.

We'll translate: Damn, I just don't know whether, after he takes Windrest Fortress, the Tyrells will have filed down all the spikes on the Iron Throne.

Frankly, aside from besieging Storm's End on land, he has no other option; it's even harder than when the Tyrells besieged Storm's End, because he cannot even blockade its coast, which would inevitably give the enemy a steady stream of supplies.

To be frank, aside from besieging Windrest Fortress on land, he has no other means; the difficulty surpasses that of the Tyrell's siege in that he cannot even blockade Windrest Fortress's coast, which would inevitably give the enemy a steady stream of supplies.

We'll translate: To be frank, aside from besieging Windrest Fortress on land, he has no other means; the difficulty surpasses that of the Tyrell's siege in that he cannot even blockade Windrest Fortress's coast, which would inevitably give the enemy a steady stream of supplies.

To think this impostor is just a lone army is naïve; he can tell without even thinking that overseas schemers have long been calculating the Iron Throne.

To regard that impostor as merely a lone army is naïve; he can tell without thinking that the overseas schemers have long been calculating against the Iron Throne.

We'll translate: To regard that impostor as merely a lone army is naïve; he can tell without thinking that the overseas schemers have long been calculating against the Iron Throne.

As dusk approached, he sent Meilong ahead to gather the scouting riders, and ordered Tados to strictly follow regulations in setting up the tent camp, making sure not to reveal any weakness during the march.

As dusk approached, he sent Meilong to gather the scattered scouts ahead, and ordered Ser Taituosifuleide to erect tents and fortifications strictly according to regulations, making sure no flaw would show during the march.

We'll translate: As dusk approached, he sent Meilong to gather the scattered scouts ahead, and ordered Ser Taituosifuleide to erect tents and fortifications strictly according to regulations, making sure no flaw would show during the march.

He seemed to hear the soldiers complaining, but he ignored them all; worse is still to come, soldiers!

He seemed to hear the soldiers complaining, but he chose to ignore it all. And worse is still to come, warriors!

We'll translate: He seemed to hear the soldiers complaining, but he chose to ignore it all. And worse is still to come, warriors!

By now, warfare is no longer a petty aristocratic squabble for saving face; it's brutal combat where bayonets see red, families are erased, and surnames vanish—the sooner one realizes this, the better for one's survival.

By now, warfare is no longer a petty aristocratic squabble for face; it is bayonets seeing red, a brutal war of extermination and extinction of lineages—the earlier one realizes this, the better for one's survival.

We'll translate: By now, warfare is no longer a petty aristocratic squabble for face; it is bayonets seeing red, a brutal war of extermination and extinction of lineages—the earlier one realizes this, the better for one's survival.

He has made too many mistakes, endured too many bitter defeats, and he absolutely does not want to repeat them, nor does he want to lose to a callow youngster.

He has made too many mistakes, tasted too many defeats' bitter fruit; he absolutely does not want to repeat them, nor does he want to lose again to a green‑youthful youngster.

We'll translate: He has made too many mistakes, tasted too many defeats' bitter fruit; he absolutely does not want to repeat them, nor does he want to lose again to a green‑youthful youngster.

After his tent was set up, he accompanied his nearby attendants on a routine inspection.

Once his tent was pitched, he accompanied his nearby attendant officer on a routine inspection patrol.

We'll translate: Once his tent was pitched, he accompanied his nearby attendant officer on a routine inspection patrol.

He looked at the western nobles beside him and felt a wave of sorrow.

He looked at the nearby western nobles and felt a wave of sorrow.

We'll translate: He looked at the nearby western nobles and felt a wave of sorrow.

At least half of them were bought or traded from the she-wolf. He had to thank the she-wolf's generosity; if she had hanged them all, he would face great difficulty, and many western families would suffer great disaster.

At least half of them were bought or exchanged from the she‑wolf's hands. He must thank the she‑wolf for her generosity; if she had them all hanged, he would face great difficulty, and many western houses would face great disaster.

We'll translate: At least half of them were bought or exchanged from the she‑wolf's hands. He must thank the she‑wolf for her generosity; if she had them all hanged, he would face great difficulty, and many western houses would face great disaster.

Meilong and the Stout Pig Li Lekrehe are the second and youngest sons of the Henhouse Hall Earl, but their older brother Taybert still has no child to this day, so the Stout Pig Li Lekrehe is in fact the heir. Frankly, killing a Stout Pig would not yet put the Krehe in danger, but Fremont Blanks is the heir of Horn Valley City, Yadang Maerbulan, who did not show up today, is the heir of Brand City, and the commander of his infantry phalanx is the heir of Golden Tooth City; if any of them were to meet with misfortune, their families could truly be in trouble...

Meilong and Stout Pig Lilekeleh are the second and youngest sons of the Earl of Lanji Hall, but their elder brother Taibote has no children to this day, so "Stout Pig" Lilekeleh is the de facto heir. Frankly, losing a Stout Pig does not put the Kelehes in danger, but Bolemont Blakes is the heir of Horn Valley City, Yadang Maerbulan—absent today—is the heir of Branded City, and the commander of his infantry phalanx is the heir of Golden Tooth City; if any of them suffers mishap, their families could truly be in trouble…

We'll translate: Meilong and Stout Pig Lilekeleh are the second and youngest sons of the Earl of Lanji Hall, but their elder brother Taibote has no children to this day, so "Stout Pig" Lilekeleh is the de facto heir. Frankly, losing a Stout Pig does not put the Kelehes in danger, but Bolemont Blakes is the heir of Horn Valley City, Yadang Maerbulan—absent today—is the heir of Branded City, and the commander of his infantry phalanx is the heir of Golden Tooth City; if any of them suffers mishap, their families could truly be in trouble…

He doesn't want to count, but among his senior officers, how many are second or youngest sons of noble families, or heirs of heirs, and how many obtained their positions by exchanging the bones of Stark guards and servants?

He doesn't want to count how many of his senior officers are younger sons, heirs, or heirs of heirs from prominent families, nor how many obtained them by exchanging the bones of Stark guards and servants.

We'll translate: He doesn't want to count how many of his senior officers are younger sons, heirs, or heirs of heirs from prominent families, nor how many obtained them by exchanging the bones of Stark guards and servants.

He let out a quiet sigh. Damn, he just needs to know that this great army is entirely under his command.

He silently sighed. Damn, he only needs to know that this great army is entirely under his command.

We'll translate: He silently sighed. Damn, he only needs to know that this great army is entirely under his command.

After inspecting the simple camp and fortifications, he returned to his large tent, and with the help of his attendant William Pryest, he struggled to take off that dazzling, extravagant, magnificent-looking lion-themed armor that truly protected him. Too bad, little Luke died protecting him, and we'll never hear his praise for that armor again.

After inspecting the simple camp and fortifications, he returned to his grand tent, and with the help of attendant William Pulasite, with difficulty took off that eye‑catching, extravagant, splendid‑looking lion‑scale armor that truly protected him. Too bad, little Lu, who died protecting him, can no longer be heard praising that armor…

We'll translate: After inspecting the simple camp and fortifications, he returned to his grand tent, and with the help of attendant William Pulasite, with difficulty took off that eye‑catching, extravagant, splendid‑looking lion‑scale armor that truly protected him. Too bad, little Lu, who died protecting him, can no longer be heard praising that armor…

That lad's family crest is a naked woman; besides that, he noticed his impression of the hastily passing attendant had become extremely faint.

That young man's family crest is a naked woman; besides that, he finds his impression of the hurried attendant has grown extremely faint.

We'll translate: That young man's family crest is a naked woman; besides that, he finds his impression of the hurried attendant has grown extremely faint.

The new attendant is a lad from the Pryest family of Hearthfire City; in status he is the youngest son of Earl Garrison and his cousin, and upon reaching the appropriate age, the earl entrusted him to become his attendant.

Now the new attendant is the young man of Yanhuo City's Pulasite family, whose status is the youngest son of Earl Jialisen and his paternal cousin; once he comes of age, the earl entrusts him to serve as his attendant.

We'll translate: Now the new attendant is the young man of Yanhuo City's Pulasite family, whose status is the youngest son of Earl Jialisen and his paternal cousin; once he comes of age, the earl entrusts him to serve as his attendant.

"Never tired" is the Pryest family's motto, yet this lad is just as sleepy as any normal youngster—perhaps he's overfatigued; after finishing his tasks, he collapses onto a simple bed and falls into a deep sleep, leaving Jaime alone tossing and turning on a fur-covered bed, unable to sleep.

"Never tiring" is the Pulasite clan's motto, yet this young man is just as prone to drowsiness as any normal youth—perhaps from over‑exertion; after finishing his tasks he collapses on a simple bed and falls instantly into deep sleep, leaving Zhanmu alone tossing and turning on a fur‑covered mattress, unable to sleep.

We'll translate: "Never tiring" is the Pulasite clan's motto, yet this young man is just as prone to drowsiness as any normal youth—perhaps from over‑exertion; after finishing his tasks he collapses on a simple bed and falls instantly into deep sleep, leaving Zhanmu alone tossing and turning on a fur‑covered mattress, unable to sleep.

"Your Highness the Prince Regent, I'm afraid I must disturb you." As he tossed and turned anxiously, he suddenly heard Meilong's voice, so he simply got out of bed.

"Your Highness the Prince Regent, I'm afraid I must disturb you." As he tossed and turned anxiously, he suddenly heard Meilong's voice and simply swung out of bed.

We'll translate: "Your Highness the Prince Regent, I'm afraid I must disturb you." As he tossed and turned anxiously, he suddenly heard Meilong's voice and simply swung out of bed.

"Disturb me? That's the last thing you could do." In the simple tent, no need for pleasantries, he flung it open: "Damn it, since losing my right hand, sleep feels like it's been cut in half; only my old scholar would say that."

"Disturb me? That's the one thing you can't do." In the plain tent, no ceremony needed, he flung open the flap: "Damn it, since losing my right hand my sleep feels halved—our old scholar's the only one like that."

We'll translate: "Disturb me? That's the one thing you can't do." In the plain tent, no ceremony needed, he flung open the flap: "Damn it, since losing my right hand my sleep feels halved—our old scholar's the only one like that."

"You ought to get a woman." Meilong sneered, "Someone like you, a lord without an heir, has no right to be called 'old'. If you don't mind, I have a niece who is extremely beautiful; I could send her to warm your bed, Prince Regent… but to cut the chatter, the intelligence chief of King's Landing sent someone after us, and even late at night they demanded we muster, we almost shot him—truly earnest effort, no need to guess, it's a big deal. Snort, this is the letter."

"You ought to get a woman." Meilong sneered, "Someone like you, a lord without an heir, has no right to be called 'old.' If you don't mind, I have a niece, gorgeous as can be, I could send her to warm your bed… but enough chatter—you in King's Landing, the intelligence chief sent someone after us, and even late at night we had to sound the alarm; we nearly shot him dead—truly painstaking, no guess needed, it's a big deal. Eh, this is the letter."

We'll translate: "You ought to get a woman." Meilong sneered, "Someone like you, a lord without an heir, has no right to be called 'old.' If you don't mind, I have a niece, gorgeous as can be, I could send her to warm your bed… but enough chatter—you in King's Landing, the intelligence chief sent someone after us, and even late at night we had to sound the alarm; we nearly shot him dead—truly painstaking, no guess needed, it's a big deal. Eh, this is the letter."

"Damn, what else could be a big deal?" He took the letter, "Shouldn't the messenger be called in together?"

"Damn, what else could be a big deal?" he took the letter, "Didn't the messenger come in together?"

We'll translate: "Damn, what else could be a big deal?" he took the letter, "Didn't the messenger come in together?"

"Just a messenger, believe me, he knows nothing."

"Just a messenger, believe me—he knows nothing."

We'll translate: "Just a messenger, believe me—he knows nothing."

"Look for yourself." He read Coben's letter quickly by candlelight.

"Have a look yourself." He read Kebon's letter quickly in the candlelight.

We'll translate: "Have a look yourself." He read Kebon's letter quickly in the candlelight.

A simple piece of information: a servant escaped from the Eagle's Nest and reported that Jon Clynton had died. Jon Clynton was only a few years older than him, almost the same age as Rhaegar, and by age he certainly couldn't have died of old age.

A simple piece of news: a servant fled Eagle's Nest Fortress reporting that Qiongen Kelidun had died. Qiongen Kelidun is only a few years older than him, almost the same age as Leijia, and by age certainly not old enough to die of natural causes.

We'll translate: A simple piece of news: a servant fled Eagle's Nest Fortress reporting that Qiongen Kelidun had died. Qiongen Kelidun is only a few years older than him, almost the same age as Leijia, and by age certainly not old enough to die of natural causes.

Die of sickness? Die from overeating? Or die from a fall off a horse? Best would be to die in battle from an internal rebellion.

"How reliable is this news…?" Merlon asked, "Or did the intelligence chief have someone so boldly send a message just for this?"

"Damn it, at least it wasn't deliberately released by the enemy." That was enough basis for adventure; he almost saw Kebin's face with a hidden smile.

He discovered desire stirring in the depths of his heart.

He immediately summoned the sleeping attendants, gathered the officers, and promptly discussed the march plan.

By early morning of the second day, he was already fully equipped and ready to depart.

"Felmont, lead the five hundred cavalry of the right wing, take Red Rose with you, cross Feiwood Fort and seize Eagle's Nest Fort; once successful, immediately march on Windrest Fort, make a show of force, make a move as if to rush Windrest Fort." Qiongen Kollinton is dead, he just doesn't believe the Golden Company doesn't believe in real gold, and would fight to the death for a fake, and moreover, the legitimate lord of Eagle's Nest Fort is Red Rose. "Tell those Golden Company mercenaries, if they surrender, each Lannister soldier is willing to give ten gold dragons, each officer can be given a hundred, and if anyone can render great service in helping him enter the city, they can be promoted to lord and given ten thousand gold dragons!"

"My lord, you are truly generous; I have never in my life seen ten thousand gold dragons." Merlon joked, "I almost want to join the Golden Company—what nonsense 'words like gold', you, my lord, are the one whose words are like gold!"

"If you could give me Windrest Fort, not to mention ten thousand gold dragons, what would a hundred thousand matter?" The wind blew over his long cloak, bringing the fresh scent of the woods; he found this place far better than King's Landing, so he took a deep breath of fresh air: "The Hall of Tabeck still has no suitable lord!"

He glanced around these younger and youngest sons, knowing their inner desires.

"Merwen!"

"Finally it's my turn?" Merwen replied with a smile.

"You will command all the infantry." Jamie ignored his jest. "You must not let the infantry stray too far from us, lest when they need support it cannot reach them, nor too close, lest that young pretender become overly fearful. In any case, you will control the marching pace."

"Felmont, this time I have no heavy cavalry to give you," Felmont, that bastard, lost three hundred heavy cavalry near Haren Fort, making people's hearts bleed, "this time I want you to lead the light cavalry in an ambush at Horn Deer Field." He seemed to have already figured out how the young wolf lord and the she-wolf woman use cavalry in battle.

"All remaining cavalry will be under my command, follow me straight to beneath Windrest Fort's walls."

"You're only bringing six hundred cavalry?"

"I brought six thousand men, but I hope he can only see six hundred." If he knows he's a fraud, he should hide in that damned Fengxibao; however, if he considers himself to be Yi Geng Liu Shi, then Zhan Mu hopes he has more of his father's courage and spirit, rather than learning to be a miserable trapped beast like Shi Tan Ni Si.