The others also expressed their agreement.
Jon Umber then also stepped forward and said, "Countess Daisy's forces alone are too few. I will also intercept the Westerlands army with Countess Daisy!"
Robb nodded upon hearing this, about to agree, but was stopped by Catelyn. Catelyn said, "No, Lord Umber, your army is the main force and must stay with Robb. Lord Roose Bolton can detach a portion of his troops to join Countess Daisy's army."
Roose Bolton's eyes widened as he looked at Catelyn, opening his mouth to say something, but ultimately said nothing.
However, Daisy shook her head and said, "Lady Catelyn, I appreciate your kindness. My army is trained and commanded using Summerhall's methods, suitable for independent operations. If we were to combine with the Northern army, we wouldn't be able to unleash our full potential. Therefore, there's no need to reinforce me with more men. I will only lead my own forces into battle."
Seeing Daisy's resolve, everyone gave up the idea of sending reinforcements to her.
"Right now, we are an isolated army and need more support," Roose Bolton suddenly spoke up. "We should send envoys to Storms End and Dragonstone separately to form an alliance with Baratheon and gain external aid to jointly oppose the Westerlands."
Robb shook his head and said, "There's no need to send anyone to Dragonstone. Stannis Baratheon himself doesn't have many men and cannot possibly support us. However, we should send someone to Storms End. Renly's Stormlands forces and House Tyrell's Reach forces can directly attack the Riverlands and the Westerlands, putting the most direct pressure on Lord Tywin." He then looked at his subordinates and asked, "Who is suitable to be an envoy?"
"I believe Lady Catelyn is the only suitable envoy," Roose Bolton said.
Robb frowned upon hearing this. He wanted Lady Catelyn to return to Winterfell to oversee matters, as his two younger brothers were still in Winterfell and needed care and support.
Lady Catelyn, however, nodded and said, "The envoy's task can be given to me. I will go to White Harbor and take a ship directly to Storms End."
Seeing that Lady Catelyn had already made her decision, Robb found it difficult to change her mind and nodded in agreement.
Just as everything was arranged, Theon Greyjoy, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up, "I can also go to the Iron Islands as an envoy to seek aid. If the Iron Islands send a fleet to attack the Westerlands directly from the sea, the Westerlands armies outside will surely be thrown into disarray and routed."
Upon hearing Theon's suggestion, many people also expressed agreement. Only Lady Catelyn hesitated slightly, then she looked at Daisy.
When it came to an envoy to the Iron Islands, Daisy should have been more suitable than Theon. While in Summerhall, Daisy had served as Asha Greyjoy's sword instructor, teaching her swordsmanship. In the past two years on Bear Island, Daisy had also collaborated extensively with Asha, who had become the ruler of the Iron Islands. Their relationship was extremely close, and Daisy as an envoy would clearly have an easier time persuading Asha.
However, recalling Daisy's performance in The Twins just now, Lady Catelyn felt that Daisy would probably not agree to be this envoy, so she did not speak up.
Subsequently, Robb and Catelyn entered The Twins and signed an alliance agreement and a marriage contract with Lord Walder Frey. The Northern Allied Forces successfully passed through The Twins, and to increase the Northern Allied Forces' chances of victory, Old Walder also had Stivren lead the Frey family's army to join the Northern Allied Forces to assist Robb.
At the same time, Daisy also led her army south along the Kings Road, heading directly towards the Westerlands vanguard.
As Robb's army passed Seagard, Theon Greyjoy sailed a fast ship towards the Iron Islands.
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