Law of the Devil

After seeing off General Andre and others, how could Du Wei have the heart to stay here for another night?

Seeing that something big is happening in the north, I'm afraid that General Andre will cause an uproar as soon as he arrives in the imperial capital. At a time like this, where can I delay slowly on the road?

Du Wei immediately announced that he would give up his plan to stay overnight and set off immediately. This time, it caused the accompanying garrison cavalry to complain to the sky - because many of them were already drunk, wouldn't it kill them to drive through the night at such a time?

Looking at these trash-like cavalry, Du Wei couldn't help feeling a little angry, and said to Rodriguez: "Leave them alone, anyway, I don't need any escort! Just let them go back by themselves. It's just you and me And Qiao Qiao, the three of us set off on our own!"

Now that Du Wei gave the order, although those veteran soldiers were terrified, but they could not travel overnight and avoid suffering, and many people felt relieved.

Du Wei and Rodriguez got into the carriage directly, Rodriguez drove Du Wei himself, and Jojo and Du Wei sat in the carriage.

But as soon as the carriage left the city, Du Wei suddenly called "stop".

Rodriguez stopped the carriage suspiciously and opened the window.

Du Wei came out and sighed: "Mr. Rodriguez, after much deliberation, I still need to trouble you for this matter... Sigh, I'm just really embarrassed to make you go back and forth like this."

Rodriguez smiled peacefully: "Your Excellency, since I am your subordinate. So what's the matter? Please order."

Du Wei nodded: "My bodyguard, Elder Yan, should have gone to the northwest. I begged Hussein to come with my teacher? I originally asked them to come with me. It was to deal with Bai Hechou. But now that I am out of danger, then There is no need for them to come here. I would like to ask you to go to the northwest immediately... It is best to meet them on the way. I invite my teacher to go back to the Duke’s Mansion in the Northwest. The Northwest is the base camp of our hometown. Serious masters sit in command. Otherwise, if the Northwest Army takes the opportunity to play tricks, I'm afraid I can't feel at ease. As for you and Hussein..."

Rodriguez smiled: "Your Excellency, you want to invite me to join Hussein. Go to the northern frozen forest immediately?"

Du Wei was caught by Rodriguez's words, and he didn't hesitate, and said directly: "I'm really uneasy! The strange movements of those monsters. I'm afraid it's not a good omen! The north of the frozen forest must be from the north. What a big deal! Moreover, although Rostock, the head of the Storm Legion, sent people into the forest to search for news, but those ordinary soldiers, I am afraid it will be difficult to go too far. You and Hussein are both holy ranks after all. Strong. Even if you encounter a large number of monsters, you still have the ability to protect yourself. And what I need is..."

Speaking of which. Du Wei's eyes flickered: "...what I need is. You can go all the way north. Cross the Great Round Lake. Go north. Even...you can go to the end of the forest!! You may not know the way. But Hussein must Recognize... because. We have been there before! I beg you, you can go to the end of the forest to have a look... because, I got a piece of news from the old man Pope that may not be good. If the news is Honestly..."

Seeing that Du Wei was so solemn. Rodriguez couldn't help becoming serious: "What news?"

"If it's true..." Du Wei said with a wry smile, "I'm afraid the disaster in the future will be a hundred times more serious than the rampage of monsters this time! It may even be the entire Roland Continent. The biggest crisis for human existence!"

Rodriguez couldn't help but be moved. He was about to ask, but Du Wei shook his head: "It's a long story. Now is not the time, and...specifically. You can ask Hussein. I know. He should know everything. The only thing I can tell you Yes. At the end of the frozen forest, in the extreme north. There is a barrier for us humans to live in! That is the place set up by the gods... But... Forget it, when you meet Hussein, he will naturally have a lot of people on the way I will explain it to you in time."

Du Wei actually made this matter so serious. Rodriguez didn't dare to delay any longer, he immediately obeyed his orders and set off on the road. Fortunately, two horses were also hitched to the back of the carriage. Rodriguez took the lead. So alone, he headed northwest.

Jojo heard what Du Wei said so scary. Sitting in a carriage. I couldn't help but feel a little disbelieving: "You said the land. Could it be the Dragon Clan? Has something happened to the Dragon Clan?"

Du Wei smiled wryly: "Qiao Qiao. You still remember. When you and your teacher went to the Dragon God Mountain. On the way back, fortunately, the Dragon Clan was in trouble. That Dragon Clan patriarch didn't chase you down. You just fled back proudly. Yes Let me tell you. The territory of the Dragon Clan is there. It was set up by the gods. Although the Dragon Clan is our enemy... But for humans, they are a defensive barrier! Because further north... there are some Creatures of other races!"

Jojo rolled his eyes. After Du Wei explained a few words casually, Jojo didn't look very surprised: "Well, you mean those races that were exiled. Will they come back? I don't think it's possible. The patriarch of the dragon clan is really powerful !"

Du Wei looked at the night sky in the north. He whispered: "I hope so... It's ridiculous to say it, but at this moment, I suddenly hope that the strength of the old dragon should be as strong as possible..."

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Du Wei quietly returned to the imperial capital. It didn't cause much reaction.

After all, Du Wei was captured by Bai Hechou. No one knows. Even Du Wei's guards in the Duke's mansion didn't know. All I know is that Du Wei went away on business with some friends.

Although he met Rodriguez on the road, Rodriguez did not pass the news to the imperial capital - it was useless to spread the news to the imperial capital, it would be better to go to the northwest for help.

Therefore, Du Wei returned to the Duke's mansion quietly, and the guards under him only thought that the Duke came back after finishing his private affairs.

People reported that it was early this morning. There are people coming from the palace. An order was sent, saying that the Duke should be invited to enter the palace immediately.

Du Wei nodded.

It seems that the news brought by General Andre has been reported to the palace. Du Wei did not delay along the way. It's just that he arrived in the imperial capital a day later than General Andre.

He didn't care about resting, so he settled down with Qiao Qiao... this violent woman. Du Wei directly arranged for her to live with Miss Nicole, a beautiful snake. .

Du Wei hurriedly changed his clothes. Immediately went to the palace to meet the regent.

This time I see Prince Chen. But it was not as leisurely as last time in the garden. Du Wei was led directly by the waiter into an extremely solemnly arranged hall.

When he walked in. But I saw two familiar faces, one was the Minister of Finance of the Empire - I think back then. Du Wei almost got engaged to the granddaughter of the Minister of Finance. But later it was replaced by his younger brother Gabriel.

another one. It was after the coup in the imperial capital. I have been living in seclusion. The current prime minister of the empire, the Marquis Robschell, has been "calling sick" at home for half a year.

also. There are also several bigwigs from the military command. Including the Minister of Military Affairs who is now nominally the No. 1 figure in the military command, and an old general-Du Wei remembers that his name seems to be Hughes. Back then, my father, Earl Raymond, was once the No. 2 figure in the Imperial Army. It is said that he was not on the right track with this old man, so everyone rarely walked around.

This old guy has served in the imperial military for more than forty years... It is said that there are a large number of old subordinates in various armies. But Du Wei was extremely upset with this old man.

very simple. Because it is said that it was this old dizzy-eyed old guy back then. Promoted Lu Gao, the current head of the Northwest Army Corps!

This has to be said. It is the biggest failure of his political career!

Moreover, the order to remove the order of the 250th General Longbottom was ordered. It is also where he signed.

To Du Wei's surprise. Camisiro, the head of the Imperial Security Bureau. It's actually in this room too - it stands to reason. things in the north. It really has nothing to do with the Imperial Capital Police Department.

Could it be... Du Wei's heart moved, it seems that the regent wanted to promote this Camisiro!

In the direct line of the regent, there is a military background. There is only this Camisiro. He was originally an undercover agent under the First Prince and served in the imperial guards. Later, he served as the commander of the Imperial Capital Public Security Department. Also a military job.

It seems. Such an occasion. Bring him to the meeting. Most likely it was a signal issued by Prince Chen. This Lord Camisiro. I'm afraid I will be promoted soon. Enter the military high command! !

When Du Wei walked in, he found that the atmosphere here was extremely tense. Seeing Prince Regent Chen sitting high in the chair. There was no joy or anger on his face. It's just the tightly pursed lips - only people like Du Wei who are familiar with him. It can only be seen from his habitual action. At this moment, although His Royal Highness the Regent did not express it on his face, he was really impatient and very angry!

As for the titular prime minister Robeschell. This old man Du Wei has met several times, but since the coup. He has basically retreated to the second line, and I'm afraid it won't be long. His prime minister's position is about to be replaced.

The reason why he can survive until now. It is because of the most trusted person under Prince Chen. From the perspective of influence and qualifications, there is really no one who can be a prime minister. Speaking of the most famous, Du Wei is naturally... But no matter how famous Du Wei is, if a boy who is barely sixteen years old is pushed to become the prime minister of the empire, others will definitely think that the regent is crazy!

Therefore, the regent's attitude towards the prime minister. Still very respectful, but the real power has all been taken back. The prime minister has no real power in his hands now. But Rob Schell, who has been an official all his life. The old man seemed to be a sensible person, and he understood his situation long ago. So he since the coup. Has been very low-key. It has been almost a year since he was sick and recuperated at home.

It seemed that he had probably made up his mind. Stand on the last post honestly, and once the regent finds a suitable replacement, he can put down the burden and go back to his hometown to retire and enjoy the blessings.

It's just that, even if it's just for nominal care, or for needing his experience, Prince Chen also invited him over for such a big incident.

However, looking at this old prime minister, he was also sitting in a chair like Prince Chen, his old body seemed to be curled up a little weakly, his eyes were half-opened and half-closed. He looked enigmatic. But he shut his mouth tightly.

In the field, it was the old man who was the chancellor of the exchequer. But his face was excited, and his old face flushed. Look at that. The beard blew up in anger. Eyes stared round. Such an old man actually rolled up his sleeves. Look at that. As if he was about to fight someone.

Competing with the Chancellor of the Exchequer. not someone else. It was the old general Hughes, the military boss.

Speaking up. Du Wei also occasionally heard his father, Earl Raymond, and Uncle Alpha, the head of the guard, mention this old guy. In fact, this old Hughes is not a bad guy. It's just that fame and fortune are too heavy.

He has been in the military all his life. He is almost seventy years old now, but he has been refusing to retire for a long time, occupying this position stubbornly... In fact, everyone knows that he has always had a wish in his heart. I only hope that before I retire, I can get the title of "Marshal". After retreating. You can also honor your ancestors!

However, the title of "Marshal" can be granted a land casually? Empire history. Unless it's a meritorious service. Established a great expansion of the empire for the empire. The top hero who made great contributions. It is possible to be awarded the title of "Marshal".

For example, the ancestor of the Luo Lin family. It can be said that the entire country of the Augustinian dynasty was brought down by him, and he finally won the title of marshal.

Now there has been no major land war on the mainland. this old man. Even if he has worked hard all his life, there is really no earth-shattering credit...to be named Marshal. It's really a bit forced.

But he couldn't let go of this thought in his heart. so many years. Still struggling to hold on to the post. Just waiting for an opportunity...

"Expand the army! You guys are thinking about expanding the army all day!!! But what about the money!!" The chancellor roared angrily: "The army is huge! The empire has millions of local garrisons. Don't those troops Can’t it be used!! Need to expand the army!! Could it be that the military budget of the Ministry of Finance is tens of millions of gold coins every year, and the local garrison of the land can’t be used? Once there is something to do, it’s called insufficient military strength! Insufficient military strength!!! In this case, it is better to abolish the garrison in those places first!! It requires military expenses. Let me tell you. No! No, there is no!! Just open your mouth and ask for a million!! Hughes. Do you know what a million gold coins is? It’s a province’s annual income!! One million? Now the Ministry of Finance doesn’t have it!! This year’s snowstorm in the south has already cost two million! There’s also the snowstorm in the south. The income of several provinces has been affected!! The loss is now It has not been fully estimated yet!!! And the spring exercise has just passed. The military expenditure has already exceeded the standard! Now you are going to expand the army again!! You have to use troops. Just reorganize the garrison in those places! ! ".

Hughes, the military leader, was said to be very angry: "Nonsense! I want the main battle army! What's the use of those local garrisons! Don't you know. What's the situation in the north now! You..."

"Why don't I know!!" The Minister of Finance straightened his neck: "You said the garrison is useless! If it is useless, why spend so much military money every year to support it! If it is useless, it will be withdrawn!! After withdrawal, I will naturally have money I'm going to get you some main battle legion!! Damn... don't you know how tight the empire's finances are right now!!!"

Seeing that the two important ministers of the empire just stacked their sleeves and pulled out their fists, they quarreled. Du Wei couldn't help being stunned. These two now. Where is the dignity of a big boss and a minister?

After all, Camixiro has some friendship with Du Wei. I saw Du Wei coming in. Give him a gentle tug. He smiled kindly. He whispered: "Don't be surprised. This kind of scene. I'm in the imperial capital...but how many times do I see each other every month? These two big brothers have been arguing for a lifetime...we've long been used to it."

The regent glanced at Du Wei. He pursed his lips and finally relaxed a little, his eyes fixed on Du Wei. Cleared his throat. He coughed. The two old guys who quarreled quickly shut their mouths. Each took a step back.

"Du Wei. You are finally here." The Regent smiled like a spring breeze and said, "Come, come, this kind of meeting. This is the first time you have attended. Sit down. I am going to hear what you mean."

finished. He shouted: "Come here. Bring a chair for Grand Duke Tulip."

As soon as he said this. Everyone couldn't help but be stunned!

In this hall. There were already good chairs. Just under the throne of the regent. There is still a lot of open space on both sides.

But since the regent has spoken. Naturally, a waiter came in immediately. After a while, an extremely exquisite and luxurious chair was moved in. about to let go...

The regent smiled: "Move closer to me."

The four waiters struggled to move the chairs up a little.

"Closer. What are you doing so far away from me?"

The regent seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

The four waiters immediately understood. Hurry up and try to move the chair up. finally. The regent showed a satisfied smile: "Okay. It's here. Du Wei. Sit down quickly. Listen to this matter with me."

As he spoke, he pointed to the chair...

The whole audience was silent!

because. The location of this chair...

Although Du Wei is the Duke. Is the lord of a province in the Northwest. But from seniority. from age. He is among the people in this hall now. It is definitely not in the forefront.

But the location of this chair...

Originally, the current prime minister of the empire, Rob Schell, was sitting in the first position on the lower left. And at the request of the regent just now, Du Wei got this chair. But moved to the front of the old prime minister!

Bottom left first position!

According to the tradition of the empire... this is the position of prime minister? !

Facing the regent smile. Du Wei couldn't help feeling a little uneasy. He smiled wryly in his heart. Look at that chair. It was as if a nail was standing on the chair at the moment.

subsequently. Under everyone's attention, Du Wei took a deep breath and walked over boldly. Then he sat down slowly as if his body was carrying a thousand weights.

And at this moment, the old Prime Minister Robeschell was sitting next to Du Wei. Originally squinted eyes. Suddenly, a gap opened. He looked at Du Wei carefully. A strange color flashed in the cloudy old eyes. Immediately disappeared. He narrowed his eyes again. It became the old half-asleep look before.

Everyone looked at Du Wei, and then at the regent. Everyone seemed a little weird for a while. On the other hand, the Prince Regent, Prince Chen, seemed to be relaxed, as if he didn't understand the deep meaning in everyone's eyes, and smiled slightly: "Continue, um. Minister of Finance. And old General Hughes. Please continue, both of you. That's all. When the two of you are talking, don't be too loud, otherwise, you will wake up our prime minister from his sleep."

He seemed to have told a joke, but at this moment, who would dare to laugh out loud? ?

Everyone was as still as a cicada, even the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the old General Hughes shrank their heads, obediently stepped back, and looked at Prince Chen.

"Well, don't you want to talk anymore?" Prince Chen smiled lightly: "That's good, I think you should be tired after talking for a long time. Now, let's listen to the meaning of Grand Duke Tulip."