"This is the intelligence on King's Landing that Baelon just sent over. All of you, take a look!" Lynd gathered his vassals and handed them the document.
After receiving the document, everyone read it carefully, their faces revealing expressions of surprise and worry.
"Speak!" After everyone had read the document, Lynd asked, "Tell me your thoughts."
Bert Farwell was the first to speak: "Given Lord Tywin's character, he will definitely retaliate for his heir being kidnapped. War is inevitable. Even if King Robert wakes up, he probably won't be able to stop the war. You should know that when House Reynes merely insulted him with their attitude and words, it already brought about Lord Tywin's retaliation of extermination. Now, Lady Catelyn's act of kidnapping the heir of Casterly Rock is far more serious than that."
"I also believe war is inevitable, but I don't think Lord Tywin is merely waging war for revenge," Jon also offered his analysis, saying, "For all these years, the Westerlands have coveted the large tracts of arable land in the Riverlands. Various small actions have never ceased. Now, Lady Catelyn has given him the perfect excuse. Whether he goes to the North to directly attack the Stark Family's territory, or to the Vale to rescue his heir, he needs to pass through the Riverlands, allowing him to lead his army into the Riverlands legitimately."
"Don't forget, Lady Catelyn is still a Tully, which is also a very good excuse," Moose added.
Jason Fryed, who had recently become the Army Commander of Summerhall, was also qualified to participate in this meeting. He analyzed the current situation based on his military expertise and then eloquently stated: "Some time ago, we received intelligence that Lord Hoster Tully, the Duke of Riverrun in the Riverlands, has been seriously ill and unable to attend to affairs. All matters within his territory have been handed over to Edmure Tully. Edmure Tully sided with the farmers in several judgments concerning farmer land and public order, offending the lords of the Riverlands. His control over the Riverlands has also encountered problems. Lord Tywin leading troops into the Riverlands now, while not the best timing, is still very suitable."
"It seems you all lean towards this war inevitably breaking out." After listening to everyone's analysis, Lynd asked again, "Then, when do you think it will officially break out?"
The few people looked at each other and said in unison, "When the King passes away."
Lynd fell silent after hearing that.
"My Lord, should we prepare?" Baelon asked, seeing that Lynd had been silent for a long time.
Lynd retorted, "Prepare for what?"
"Which side should we take?" Baelon asked.
Everyone looked at Baelon with some surprise. Clearly, Baelon should not have asked such a question. Baelon also realized the problem, and the color instantly drained from his face, turning somewhat pale.
Lynd looked at Baelon with a slight hint of meaning and said, "All the bribes you've taken this year must be handed over, and you must also pay a fine of double the amount of the bribes. Your position will be temporarily filled by your deputy. You will go to Redemption Sanctuary to undergo the trial of punishment. When Elder Colin believes you have passed the trial, then you may resume your duties. If you never pass the trial, then you will remain in Redemption Sanctuary forever!"
"Yes, My Lord." Baelon breathed a slight sigh of relief after hearing this, bowed to Lynd, and then turned and walked out of the study, returning to headquarters to hand over his affairs. There was not a hint of resistance throughout the entire process.
Watching Baelon leave, Lynd couldn't help but rub his forehead, then said to the others present, "I'll say it again, I don't care what you take, or from whom you take it, but the prerequisite is that it is not allowed to harm the interests of Summerhall, understand?"
"Understood, My Lord," everyone replied, bowing their heads.
Lynd returned to the main topic, making a decision: "We will not participate in this war, but continue to observe and prepare to receive refugees. Additionally, send a five-thousand-man army to White Deer Wenda to garrison Tengshi Town. These five thousand, plus Tengshi Town's original five thousand-man garrison, should be enough to handle any unexpected situations."
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