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#146 - Chapter 32: The Wolf Family of Winterfell

Liu Yuan recalled that young Hollen Reed, he heard that after his trip to the Tower of Joy, he never left the Neck. The crannogmen rarely interact with outsiders and live their own lives. Liu Yuan tried to greet the hunters and threw a wineskin at them.

The short man gave a creepy smile and threw back a bag. One of Liu Yuan's followers stepped forward to pick it up and opened it, inside were seven or eight frogs the size of coconuts, still alive. The guy was so scared that his hand trembled, and he threw the bag away, which made everyone laugh.

This was just a small episode on the journey. The next day, they arrived at the northernmost end of the Neck, Moat Cailin. This place is a castle guarding the huge swamp. Moat Cailin is under the jurisdiction of the Stark family. Moat Cailin used to be a huge fortress with twenty towers and basalt walls as high as Winterfell. However, after thousands of years of erosion, the city walls have completely disappeared. The castle towers have weathered and decayed thousands of years ago, and only three of the twenty towers remain. It has been uninhabited for the last few hundred years and has been abandoned.

Moat Cailin is also the only causeway that allows armies to safely pass through the Neck. Once controlled, it is difficult for the southern armies to invade the North. But now the Riverlands and the Vale in the south are the North's closest allies. Duke Ed had removed the guards here a few years ago.

Two days later, the caravan passed through a mountain pass. Turning northwest from here is Cerwyn, which is the home of Becotte's father-in-law. Sister-in-law Joly had also said that if there was anything, he could come to see Earl Mackie Cerwyn.

Weber happily said: "Everyone, work harder! It's very close to Winterfell here. Let's try to get to Winter Town before nightfall."

Winter Town is a small town located outside Winterfell, built relying on the towering walls of Winterfell. When autumn and winter come, it, along with White Harbor and Barrowton, is one of the largest population settlements in the North.

Winter Town's houses are almost full. The town is "crowded" with northerners from all over the North, including farmers, villagers, and clansmen from the northern mountains. Liu Yuan roughly estimated that there may be more than 10,000 people in Winter Town now.

The locals welcomed the arrival of the caravan and gave way to them. Shortly after entering the town, they arrived at the central open-air market, where there were many wooden stalls for merchants. At this time, the market was full of vendors selling goods. The most common specialty in the North is fur. A row of houses made of logs and unprocessed rocks lined the muddy streets, which were specially used to house foreigners. Under the arrangement of the Winterfell steward, Weber's caravan moved in.

So far, Liu Yuan's escort mission is over, and Weber has also settled the commissions for everyone. It is really hard to be a mercenary. The value of a mercenary is related to his own equipment level. The reward for a free rider is 200-280 silver stags, the reward for a hired swordsman is 150-170 silver stags, and the commission for an ordinary mercenary is only 50 silver stags.

Merchants are all about profit. The caravan doesn't know how long it will stay here, so naturally it won't keep so many strong men for nothing. There are many mercenaries in the town, so they can recruit people when they return.

Liu Yuan said goodbye to his companions along the way and came to the best local inn, the Smokewood Inn. The Stark family has been running the North for thousands of years. Because the North is bitterly cold, the tax revenue has always been very low. Although the people are not rich, they are happier than the farmers in the south, and they are grateful to the Stark family. Since Ed took office, he has paid more attention to honor and advocated fairness. Even the northern mountain clans, who are generally considered barbarians, he treats them with noble etiquette. Many clan warriors have voluntarily joined the Stark army, and the relationship between the northerners and the clansmen has greatly improved.

Liu Yuan booked the best room in the inn, and he often hung out in the tavern. Because he was generous and often bought people drinks, many people were willing to talk to him. From these people coming and going from the north and south, he got a lot of news about the North.

Since the Bolton family lost a large number of people on Skagos Island, they have entered a period of hibernation. According to a merchant from Last Hearth, Roose Bolton is conscripting troops in his territory. Because the fictitious pirates have never appeared. After winter, including Winterfell, the lords of various places have disbanded some soldiers.

With a large influx of people, Winterfell posted a notice in order to stabilize Winter Town. It is recruiting mercenaries and strong men in the town to participate in Duke Ed's winter hunting team. Those who perform well in the competition will have the opportunity to join Winterfell and serve the lord.

In Westeros, all the mountains, forests, and lakes, including the prey inside, belong to the lord. If you hunt in them without the lord's permission, you will be defined as a poacher, the same crime as a thief, either cut off your hand or be exiled to the Wall.

These recruited people are equivalent to temporary workers in Winterfell, saving them from staying in the city and affecting public security.

Liu Yuan is quite interested in hunting, but winter is coming soon. The deployment against the Thenns wildlings has been completed, and it can be started at any time as long as he goes back to preside over it. Before leaving, he should visit Ed Stark. He has longed for Winterfell for a long time.

The next morning, when Liu Yuan left the room, he had changed his outfit. He was wearing a silk shirt with exquisite workmanship, and a golden bright light armor on the outside, which had a different kind of beauty.

When he came to the tavern hall, everyone couldn't help but stand up. They didn't expect that the young man who had been drinking and bragging with everyone these days was actually a real nobleman. The golden scale armor must be worth a lot. Liu Yuan raised his hand and a golden dragon fell into the boss's hand: "Difer, this is the money for the accommodation, and the rest will be used to buy everyone drinks. Goodbye everyone, I had a great time these days. May the Old and New Gods always protect you!"

"Thank you, sir, may the Old and New Gods be with you!" Many people sincerely blessed him. Many of them had drunk with Liu Yuan and had a good impression of the approachable young nobleman.

The tavern waiter took his war horse from the stable on his own initiative. Liu Yuan turned over and mounted his horse and dropped a silver stag, then rode his horse to the south gate of Winterfell. After reporting his identity to the guards at the city gate, he was invited in.

Winterfell is a complex and huge castle covering several acres, including two thick walls and a Winter Town located at the entrance. Liu Yuan rode his horse through the two city gates, and a moat surrounded the two huge granite walls.