The expedition is about to begin

Author: Sai Longhu

The expedition is about to begin

Outside the school grounds of Winterfell, Ser Rodrik Cassel, the coach of Winterfell, stroked his snow-white beard with his hand.

"Lord Ed, the recruitment of soldiers in Winterfell has been completed. We have gathered a total of 3,000 soldiers, most of them from the winter towns, and a few from nearby villages."

Ed looked through the list of soldiers handed over by Maester Luwin. Jack, John, Harry, and Will all had ordinary names. They were either farmers, craftsmen, swineherds, or boys. Now,

They come together to fight for Winterfell.

Ed said: "I heard that there are many mountain tribes here?"

Sir Rodrik Kelso nodded, "Yes, Lord Ed, there are eight hundred people who are mountain warriors. When the winter town was expanded, many mountain tribesmen were attracted to settle here. The people of the mountain tribes have strong folk customs.

, many of the mountain tribe soldiers we recruited have actual combat experience. Some of them have killed wildlings, some have killed Ironborn pirates, and some have participated in suppressing the Greyjoy rebellion."

This time the Rock Seed pirates were eliminated, the mountain clan warriors were almost useless in naval battles, and they were not good at cavalry combat. However, once the northern army arrived at Skagos Island by boat, on that densely mountainous island

On the island, the mountain clan warriors who are good at mountain warfare will be a sharp sword in the north.

Maester Luwin touched his necklace, "I heard that some of the soldiers were people who had just moved to winter towns from the east coast?"

Sir Rodrik Kelso: "Yes, there are many people who have just moved to the winter town in the former territories of the Umber family and the Karstark family. It was they who left their hometown and immigrated to the Rockseed pirates.

The reason for going to the winter town."

"They fled to the winter town to avoid the Rockseed pirates, thinking it would be safer to live on the doorstep of Stark's house in Winterfell, but I ended up sending them to the battlefield." Ed's voice was full of helplessness.

Sir Rodrik Kelso said: "A man should protect his hometown. Lord Ed, among the soldiers I recruited, there are two very outstanding ones. I think they have made achievements on the battlefield?"

Ed was curious, "Where did you recruit such a person? Could it be a wandering warrior, a hired knight from the south?"

Rodrik Cassel smiled, "It's in our Winterfell! It's in the hands of the hunters under Fran."

In the past few days, every day, Fran, the head tamer of Winterfell, would lead an army of hunters and a dozen hunting dogs out of the hunter's gate to hunt in the wolf forest. In the evening, he would bring back pheasants, hares, roe deer and other prey.

Since many of the hunters were poachers who were pardoned by Eddard, the people of Winterfell and Winter Town called these people the "Poaching Brigade" behind their backs.

The two hunters recommended by Rodrik Cassel were indeed poachers.

"This is Phelan. His archery skills are even better than Theon." Phelan has red hair and a pair of keen blue eyes. He carries a quiver on his back and holds a longbow in his hand.

"How can a poacher be better than my archery skills?" Xion shouted for a bow and arrow. He aimed for a long time and shot towards the bull's-eye, hitting the target. A proud smile appeared on Xion's face.

Rodrik Cassel said: "Phelan, show your skills to Lord Eddard."

Ed originally thought that Felan picked up the bow and arrow to aim at the target. Unexpectedly, he got on his horse, galloped, and then shot an arrow. It hit the target.

Ed and Robb, Jon Snow, Domeric Bolton, and Theon Greyjoy were all dumbfounded. Theon was stunned, "How is this possible?"

Rodrik Kelso said: "Phelan is from the creek. He has been herding horses for Count Leswell since he was a child. He has excellent riding skills. You have also seen his shooting skills. In addition, because he has been hiding from the lord in the forest all year round,

A hound and a soldier, Ferran has a strong stealth ability and can be used as a scout."

Ed looked at Felan with admiration and said, "When you were a child, you gave the lord a horse, so why did you become a poacher when you grew up?"

Felan said apologetically: "Lord Ed, when I was a child, I stole a white horse from Earl Leswell in order to exchange money for my sister's medical treatment, but my sister still died. I didn't dare to go back to my hometown, so I had to hide in the wolf forest.

Poaching for a living. When I was captured by the guards of Winterfell and trapped in the dungeon, I originally thought I was finished. Lord Eddard forgave me."

Ed said: "Felan, you were once a horse thief and a poacher. I gave you the identity of a hunter. Now I will give you another identity, the guard of Winterfell."

The second man recommended by Ser Rodrik Cassel was a strong man named Dawson. He had black hair and a thick black beard, arms as thick as rock pillars, and a neck like a bull.

"Dawson's tomahawk weighs thirty pounds. His riding skills are not good because he rarely rides a horse, but his ability to fight on foot is very strong. Even Jory Kelso can't beat him."

Jory Kelso is the captain of the guards of Winterfell. Dawson has proven his strength by defeating Jory in a foot battle.

Eddard looked at Dawson. His appearance reminded Eddard of Robert. Robert would have liked such a wild warrior.

Phelan and Dawson knelt before Ed together and swore allegiance.

The army was assembled and the expedition was about to begin. The children were very excited. Robb said, "Father, take me with you to the expedition!"

Eddard said: "You are too young and must stay in Winterfell."

Robb was a little disappointed, "I heard that some squires in the south can go to war at the age of ten."

Ed said: "The little wolf can't go to the battlefield. Robb, when you grow up, I will definitely let you charge into the battle. Now, your task is to stay in Winterfell. While I am away, you must help your mother."

, protect your brother and sister."

It was Domeric Bolton and Theon Greyjoy who could follow Eddard on the battlefield, and both of them were very excited.

Domeric said: "Sir Ed, I can't wait to go to the battlefield to prove myself. Last year when I was in the valley and served as Earl Redford's attendant, I fought with the mountain tribes in the barren mountains with the knights of the valley. I wounded one

A cavalryman from the Black Ear Division, but he was stabbed to death by a Canyon Knight on the side, so I missed my first chance to kill the enemy."

"Do you desire killing and blood?" Domeric is a kind man and has many talents, but he is the heir to the Dreadfort after all.

"What I long for is the glory of battle." Domeric touched the long sword in his hand, "The territory of the Dreadfort has also been plundered by rock species pirates. I will use my long sword to avenge the people of the Dreadfort.

."

Theon was not to be outdone, "Lord Eddard, I beg you, please send me to White Harbor! Give me command of the fleet there. I am the heir of the Iron Islands, a born ironborn, and a master of naval warfare."

Ed said: "Xion, the fleet from White Harbor has set off. You should stay with me until we get to the seaside and you can use it."

It is true that Theon is an ironborn, but he is not an expert in naval combat. He was sent to Winterfell when he was ten years old, and he has not seen the sea since then.

Jon Snow approached Eddard and said, "Lord Eddard, can you take me there?"

Eddard said: "Jon, didn't you hear what I said to Robb just now? You and Robb are too young to go to war and stay at home."

Jon Snow looked embarrassed, "I'm not unreasonable, but if I stay in the castle, Lady Catelyn will be very unhappy."

Ed almost forgot about this. As an illegitimate child, Jon Snow has to bear the hostility of Catelyn Tully at all times. As long as Catelyn is in Winterfell, Winterfell will never be Jon Snow.

Snow's home.

Now Ed was in trouble, "Jon, why don't you go live in the manor outside Winterfell for a while.

Jon Snow said: "Lord Eddard, I just want to go with you. Bastards always grow up quickly, and I can adapt to military life. I don't force you to let me go to the battlefield, as long as you let me wear armor for you.

Just clean the sword.

Ed had no choice but to agree. This was extremely difficult for Jon, but this was a difficult era.
Chapter completed!