Game of Thrones: King of Harrenhal, starting with a blue hand stat panel

Chapter 78, the third crop: Alfalfa

Conquered for 288 years, Green Hand Manor, Forget-Me-Not Cottage.

Arthur opened his class panel, and his attributes were already quite impressive.

Name: Arthur River

(Nicknames: "Black Arthur", "The Dark Knight", "Bat Knight")

[Class: Blue Hand, Lord, Warrior]

[Title: Heir to Harrenhal and Earl of the Whitewalls]

[Bloodline: Andals, Ancestral People (weak), Dragon Blood (weak).]

[Collection: None]

【Skill】

Green Hand Type: [Prosperous Growth: Beginner, Unlock Range: 6 meters.]

Youthful Spirit: [Youthful Vitality: Beginner, Unlock Age: 13]

Green Hands Category: [Seed Bank: Beginner, Unlocked Seeds: Sweet Corn, Carrot, Alfalfa.]

Lord-level: [Way of the Lord: Intermediate]

Warrior Class: [Weapon Master: Advanced, Swordsmanship, Spearmanship, Hammer and Axe, Archery unlocked.]

Lifestyle: [Animal Companions: Advanced, Warhorse, Hunting Dog, Falcon unlocked.]

Arthur looked at his six skill slots.

As he traveled to Starfall City and obtained the "Blue Hand" power fragments in Highgarden, his skills improved one by one.

Arthur looked at it and the most noticeable thing was his upgrade to "Blue Hand".

Arthur can control a larger area and also unlocks the third type of seed.

Purple alfalfa with delicate, bright purple flowers and five petals!

Arthur was delighted. Sweet corn and carrots were relatively affordable crops, while alfalfa was a crop for military purposes.

Among alfalfa varieties, purple alfalfa is known as the "king of forage."

Alfalfa is extremely resilient, cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and undemanding in terms of soil, and can maintain high yields for a long period of time, making it the top choice for high-quality forage since ancient times.

Arthur, however, discovered even better alfalfa seeds, which made warhorses, horses, and cows plump and strong after eating them.

The horses of the He'an family are not particularly outstanding, but with proper training, they can improve the quality of warhorses.

In particular, alfalfa can also benefit dairy cows, horses, and draft cattle, bringing even higher economic returns.

"In the past, perhaps only the Vale people or the Dothraki had access to such high-quality pasture, but now, I have it too," Arthur thought happily.

The black soil of the valley is very fertile, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. The fruits and pastures there are even better than those in Highgarden, which is why the Valley warhorses are also famous.

As for the Dothraki, they possessed vast grasslands, and the Dothraki horse was renowned throughout the known world.

A perfect farmer is one who combines agriculture and animal husbandry.

With the purple alfalfa, Arthur felt even more confident about making money and beating up the Ironborn.

"Just do it." Arthur looked at the map of the seven countries hanging in the cabin.

According to the current troop strength as told to Arthur by Earl Walter, the He'an family still has a main force of 3000 men after a full-scale military buildup.

Two hundred longshipmen, four hundred horsemen, and two thousand four hundred infantrymen.

The rider ratio was small, and the proportion of knights among the riders was also low, after all, the Trident River army suffered a crushing defeat.

Arthur estimated that if the Frey family had 3,500 men, then they could have at least 800 cavalrymen, and even more.

The Frey family's strength was well preserved, without any loss or fines from the Iron Throne.

Even with a force of three thousand men, He'an was considered quite wealthy.

The Florentine family of the Reach may eventually have two thousand men, similar in strength to the Vanse and Piper families of the Riverlands.

However, the Florentine family has a long history, and they often seem like resentful women.

"Considering the war losses at Harrenhal and the fines paid for the Iron Throne, the family's resilience is quite impressive," Arthur thought to himself.

Of course, Arthur's two new crops also contributed to the Riverside family's ability to make money and inherit Whitewall City.

In comparison, Daryl and Mouton were even more miserable.

Mouton's mobilization capacity has decreased by at least one-third, while Derry's has decreased by two-thirds.

"For now, these cavalrymen are sufficient for forging iron," Arthur calculated. "But in the long run, we definitely need to strengthen our rider force; the proportion of cavalry in the family is still too low."

The more luxurious option was Tywin's main force of 35,000 men, with at least 10,000 light and heavy cavalry combined, and at least 7,000 heavy cavalry—a truly wealthy and powerful force.

The lords of the Riverlands remained the same, with a lower proportion of riders and fewer heavy cavalry than Tywin Lannister.

"We need at least eight hundred cavalrymen to restore the family to its full strength." Arthur set a small goal, a number that was already close to the current number of cavalrymen in the Frey family.

If Arthur performs well in the Baron Rebellion next year, it won't be difficult for the exiled riders in the Riverlands to follow him and surpass the Frey family.

The training grounds of Harrenhal were filled with the smell of sweat and steel.

Dressed in fine black armor and draped in yellow robes, the He'an riders practiced horseback riding and bayonet practice in the courtyard.

Although it was still the same four hundred cavalrymen, Arthur gave them brand new yellow robes.

The armor was repaired at the blacksmith's; those with excessive wear were replaced with new ones, as were those that performed well.

These He'an cavalrymen are now in a completely different spirit.

The riders have changed their previous listless attitude and become very energetic.

Everyone now knows that the family's finances are recovering, and everyone wants to perform well to gain the appreciation of the family heir.

Although the He'an family had faced some difficulties before, it is now getting back on track and remains a prominent and wealthy lord.

People placed shields and sandbags on the ground as targets.

A gun is heavier than a sword and harder to control.

This is where the role of the vanguard knights became apparent. With skilled riders like Sir Lucas, Rosso, and Clayton, they were able to better train the other riders.

Rosso's force was so great that it pierced the shield that was being used as a target.

Sir Colaton pierced that shield for him completely.

"Great marksmanship!" the onlookers cheered.

The new shields were put on, and riders began to step forward to try them out.

"Sir Lucas! Sir Lucas!" Sir Lucas broke the spear perfectly, eliciting cheers from the crowd.

The requirements for spearmanship are also very simple: hitting the target and piercing the center of the target is the best, or breaking the spear perfectly is even better.

Those that are slightly less competitive are just skirting the line, or even completely missing the mark.

Finally, Arthur appeared, making everyone else pale in comparison.

Arthur rode his yellow steed, wearing his Dark Knight helmet, and charged forward with a dashing air.

Arthur had been refining this shot for a long time, and he was certain that this was the most perfect shot he had ever made.

A warrior's final piece of equipment is courage.

"Snap!" Arthur and the spear seemed to be one, and the spear could pierce wherever it wanted.

Arthur thrust his spear into the shield, perfectly snapping the first spear in two.

"The second one, Raleigh."

"Yes, sir." Then Arthur turned his horse around, and Raleigh handed him a second spear.

Arthur struck again, perfectly snapping the second spear; his balance seemed even better than a cat's.

"Fantastic, Flying Swallow One..." Arthur praised his fine horse, for a good horse was also an important factor in lance competitions.

Even if ordinary riders are skilled, their limited financial resources and inability to acquire good horses will significantly reduce their chances of winning.

A fine horse like Flying Swallow No. 1 is very good at understanding its owner's temperament. Coupled with the influence of Arthur's "animal companion" aura, it is virtually unbeatable on the racetrack.

This continued in a loop, and Arthur pierced the shield three times in a row, also perfectly breaking three spears.

"Arthur! Arthur!"

"The Dark Knight!"

"The Dark Knight".

The riders clapped and chanted Arthur's name with rapt attention.

The Knights' reputation isn't based on gold and silver, but it's a genuine and tangible influence.

The greater the knight's reputation and charisma, the more likely he is to attract free riders and adventurous wanderers to follow him.

Arthur also embodies the potential of a great warrior.

For a cavalry force to be strong, two factors are indispensable.

The first is gold, the second is the warrior's charisma and influence.

Arthur has both of these qualities.

Arthur was full of confidence; he was going to build a new Harrenhal and a new Black Riders of the Three Rivers.

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