Game of Thrones: I Created the Weave

The events at Wendwater happened two weeks ago, and of course, Joffrey and Elin's Eyes couldn't have missed it.

In fact, today's petition wasn't the start, but the final conclusion.

But before announcing his decision, Joffrey wanted to hear the opinions of his ministers again. "Tyrion, what do you think?"

In the white virtual space, Joffrey looked at Tyrion, who had returned to his normal height.

With the power of magic, the online Small Council Meeting felt almost like another world. With a thought, one could control their projection here to perform various actions and reactions, while simultaneously continuing their activities in reality, essentially having two bodies that didn't interfere with each other.

Tyrion, who had been called upon, felt helpless.

Although he knew the King had already made a decision and was almost impossible to sway, he could only control his projection to speak:

"Wendwater and Massey's Hook are not essential strategic points. Renly disregarded his former reputation for benevolence and let his subordinates do such a thing, which shows he must be planning something big."

In reality, Joffrey looked at the people below, his face displaying serious contemplation.

Indeed, before this, everyone thought Renly would head straight for King's Landing. Earl Massey and Earl Wendwater probably never imagined their lands would be completely destroyed.

Tyrion continued, "Renly's action seems intended to lure our army south, as his fleet is weak and the Blackwater River is an unavoidable obstacle for the southern rebels. Once war breaks out in the south, it will undoubtedly be more advantageous for the rebels, who have a large land force."

That made a lot of sense, and the ministers pondered thoughtfully.

Tyrion manipulated the Light Screen, projecting a detailed three-dimensional map onto the floor of the white space.

"Please look, everyone. If our army goes south to support Massey's Hook, not only is the Kingswood vast and difficult to traverse, making us vulnerable to ambushes, but Renly's garrisons at Bronze Gate and Haystack Hall are also not far. They can reach Wendwater in a day and cut off our retreat."

Tyrion pointed to Bitterbridge further west. "If the cavalry moves at full speed, it only takes four or five days to reach the Kingswood from Bitterbridge, a week for elite infantry, and two weeks for peasant soldiers."

"If our army gets bogged down at Massey's Hook, and the rebels from Bitterbridge arrive, sealing off Wendwater and the Kingswood, then Wendwater, Haystack Hall, Harvest Hall, and Blackwater Bay will surround our army around Massey's Hook. It's simply a gradually tightening noose. Why should we step into it?"

"Even if we retreat back to King's Landing before the rebels from Bitterbridge arrive, it will still somewhat affect morale and waste energy."

Furthermore, Wendwater was already in ruins. Even immediate support for Massey's Hook would be too late by the time they arrived. At most, they would gain hundreds of thousands of hungry mouths, and those didn't need to be seized; Renly would send them to their doorstep himself.

Tyrion drew a circle around the Kingswood. "The only area Renly can freely ravage is this one."

"Wendwater and Massey's Hook are irretrievable. The Kingswood is sparsely populated, and the rest of the Crownlands are under the protection of King's Landing. The rebels cannot repeat their tactics."

Tyrion concluded.

"This is a trap that couldn't be more obvious, and there won't be any further losses. We shouldn't rashly go south. It's best to hold firm in King's Landing. Can the rebels really just keep messing around in the south?"

As for the lords who petitioned, they would simply have to be compensated after the victory, as per their own request.

Beside the council table in the Throne Room, Tyrion said with admiration, "Earl Wendwater, Earl Massey, you two are truly models of nobility. You disregard your personal interests for the greater good of the realm. I am truly impressed."

In the white space and the Throne Room, Joffrey remained silent.

Master of War Ser Jaime spoke up in the white space, "Renly is burning and looting within the Crownlands. How can we turn a blind eye?"

"The rebel numbers are indeed large, but that's all there is to it."

Jaime had great confidence in the strength of King's Landing. "For ordinary armies, Massey's Hook is indeed dangerous. But the Holy War Army created by Divine Grace is by no means ordinary. The scales of war have completely changed!"

These past few days, Jaime had personally experienced the power of Divine Grace.

"Just dispatch a few thousand Holy War Army soldiers, and Renly's army will immediately collapse, like Aegon the Conqueror's 'Ours is the Fury' battle!"

In fact, Tyrion also felt deeply about this.

The power of magic was spreading too fast, bottomless, leaving people only in awe.

But to what extent could it go? How did it compare to Aegon's Dragons?

Tyrion chose to give the most cautious answer.

If the effect of magic was indeed unparalleled, then holding firm in King's Landing would still not hinder victory.

If the effect was not as expected, holding firm in King's Landing was still the least bad decision.

The Hound had unwavering faith in the power of magic. "Renly's Swords are not worth mentioning. Give me five hundred Holy War Army soldiers, and I guarantee none of the bastards at Massey's Hook will escape! The rebels in the Stormlands won't be able to stop us either!"

Master of the Household Hannah raised a new issue.

"What should we do about the refugees who have entered King's Landing? The current food supply can only support five to six hundred thousand people. If this continues, the Red Keep's granaries will have to be opened."

Hannah, who was in charge of the Logistics Bureau, had become the minister most concerned about food.

Elin said, "Let's just be stricter at the city gates and tell the refugees outside to seek a living further north. Then arrange jobs for the refugees in the city. Doesn't the Engineering Bureau need people?"

Tyrion waved his hand. "No, the Engineering Bureau already has enough people. They've already recruited twenty thousand, which is definitely enough."

Joffrey finally asked, "Has the eastern half of the city not been cleared out yet?"

Today was August 10th, and the second round of inspections in King's Landing had finished a few days ago, clearing out many suspicious individuals and Properties. But it was still not enough to compensate for half of King's Landing.

Tyrion had been worried sick about this task for a long time, almost ready to throw in the towel. Unfortunately, such thoughts could only remain thoughts.

"Your Majesty, it will still take some time," Tyrion could only admit the current situation.

"War can break out at any time, and the Royal Treasury's Gold Dragons cannot be used lightly. I can only try my best to exchange Property and promises for the eastern half of the city, but this method obviously doesn't work for everyone."

Tyrion could understand the feelings of those people.

Giving up the Property they relied on for a living or the home of generations, even bright Gold Dragons might not satisfy everyone, let alone another unfamiliar house or empty promises.

But would the willful King tolerate their resistance?

Joffrey pondered silently.

Tyrion was cautious, Elin and Hannah each attended to their duties, Jaime and the Hound advocated for attack, and Grand Maester Pycelle remained silent. And then there was the dilly-dallying East Half City.

Joffrey rose from the Iron Throne.

Everyone in the Throne Room instantly fell silent, their eyes fixed on the King.

Joffrey looked at the courtiers on his left. "Earl Beric Dondarrion, you will take two hundred Holy War soldiers, depart tomorrow for Massey's Hook, punish the rioters, enforce the law, and proclaim justice."

Joffrey then looked to his right. "Thoros of Myr, you will assist him."

The Red Priest Thoros of the Lord of Light and Earl Dondarrion of Blackhaven, the same pairing, a different situation. Would the Lord of Light's power of resurrection appear again?

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