Law of the Devil

It's not that Du Wei didn't let innocent people die... He even did this kind of thing with his own hands.

But at this moment, looking at the innocent tailor in front of him, seeing the tears in the man's eyes, the powerless cry, the sadness of not being able to control his own destiny...Suddenly, Du Wei felt that he could not utter a single word. .

what can I say?

Am I telling him that he is sacrificing his ego for the sake of the bigger picture? In order to prevent the royal family and the church from having a chance to turn their faces, and to prevent the evil religious forces from continuing to expand, if the church is allowed to overwhelm the majesty of the emperor, will the church further make the central government lose its head in the future? Or should I tell him that if he dies alone, more bloodshed and friction can be avoided?

Yes, this makes sense. Even for a period of time, Du Wei has even become accustomed to standing on a "high position" and looking down at the people below, and then use these "big principles" to judge, measure, and then make some noble decisions: decide to let Who is sacrificed, who is left to be preserved.

Yes, sometimes Du Wei struggled, hesitated and contradicted. But afterwards he gradually became numb, and he convinced himself in his heart: These are all right! I was "taking care of the bigger picture".

But……

Now looking at Groom in front of him, seeing the tears of this innocent tailor, he suddenly felt that the so-called "considering the overall situation" was really hard to say.

Groom's words are actually very simple, very straightforward, without any depth at all-but it is this depth. It made Du Wei unable to answer, even unable to say a word:

"I don't understand, I'm a good person. I haven't done anything wrong. I treat my work with all my heart, and I love my family... But why, I have to die inexplicably? Yes, I am a small person, a cat Little ants. But, my life. Can be deprived at will?"

Just because I'm a little guy. It's an ant, so I will be sacrificed?

Can my life be taken away at will?

Why?

Who gave you the right to decide "whom to sacrifice" and "whom not to sacrifice"?

Who gave you this power?

When this thought flashed through Du Wei's mind. suddenly. He was in a cold sweat! !

Looking at the tears of the tailor in front of him, the helpless despair, anger...

Du Wei couldn't help asking himself: To judge and decide a person's fate at will...what am I?

Such me. Prince Chen like this. What is the difference between us like this... and that bitch of the Goddess of Light?

Yes, we are high above and look down on all living beings. Use what we think of as the "big truth" to determine the fate of the following ants.

But what are we? Is it God? ? Do we really have the right to take anyone's life?

Taking care of the overall situation? So sacrifice? But what about the will of the sacrificed person? Can it be ignored?

What about so-called "little people" like Groom? Stand on his ground. He just wants to live his life in peace. It was just to save his humble life... Where did he go wrong?

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all the time. Even Du Wei himself has already felt it very clearly: his own heart. It is gradually getting colder and hardening. become cold-blooded. become cruel.

But in the same way, Du Wei has always felt that there is nothing wrong with this. Such is the world. You don't eat people. Then wait to be eaten. many things. If you are soft hearted. Then what is waiting for you is a more miserable ending.

so. When he sent that beautiful woman to the grassland back then, Du Wei's heart was never softened by those eyes that were as bright as a bright moon. Although he also struggled inwardly afterwards, he still encouraged himself firmly: this was a last resort. That's right!

Perhaps, today. Met a more mediocre and innocent person like Groom. Only then did Du Wei's already icy heart suddenly become cold. Suddenly, there was such a trace of warmth.

Yes... the girl back then, she went there without hesitation. She didn't refuse, but went to the ground with a sacrificial attitude... So, Du Wei didn't seem to think so deeply.

But. What about Groom? He is forced to! He is forced. He can't go. He doesn't want to die. But he must die.

And this time. Although the person who made the decision was not Du Wei, he was a loyal executor.

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"It seems that I'm still not hard-hearted enough." After appeasing the poor tailor. Du Wei walked out of the hall. One day's hard work was not in vain, at least Du Wei was full of confidence in the banquet the day after tomorrow.

But being blown by the night wind on his face, he didn't feel any relief.

Yes, my heart softened...

Even Du Wei himself couldn't tell what he was thinking at the moment. Perhaps, it was just a momentary outburst of pity.

He looked up at the sky. He quickened his pace, and decided to go back to his room to change his clothes first, and then he had to go back to the Duke's mansion tonight, because he had already sent the guard elder Yan to invite Mr. Lan Haiyue.

But when Du Wei returned to his temporary residence in the palace, he suddenly slowed down as soon as he entered the courtyard!

There was a flash of light in his squinted eyes, and he subconsciously looked at the two court attendants in the yard. The two young attendants were holding a broom to clean the falling snow in the yard. They saw Du Wei walking in from a distance. Quickly bowed and saluted, their expressions were as usual, and there was no change.

As for Du Wei, his eyes were fixed on his bedroom.

Turning around and looking, the palace guards outside the courtyard are also very calm...

There was an imperceptible smile on Du Wei's face, and he walked over slowly, and waved to the two waiters: "Get out, don't let anyone enter the yard without my order."

After speaking, he strode to the door of his room, pushed the door open and walked in.

In the dark room, Du Wei strode to the wall and lit the wall on his own.

+: Come to see you. Unexpectedly, you came here first by yourself. "

When he turned around, behind him. On a soft bench. Lan Haiyue looked at Du Wei with a smile. The old body was wrapped in a blanket. curled up in a soft chair.

Du Wei lit the fireplace. The old man stretched his neck facing the warm flames, sighed, and slowly said: "It's better to light a fire to warm it up. Alas, people are old. The body just can't do it."

"I didn't expect you to come to see me first." Du Wei turned his head and thought for a while, "Didn't I ask you to wait for me in my Duke's mansion?"

Lan Haiyue blinked: "But, Mr. Duke, didn't you write an urgent word on the palm of the visitor? Since it's urgent. I'm idle anyway, so I came here first. And you, you are always busy. Minister of state."

Du Wei snorted, snapped, and unscrewed a wine bottle. He gestured to Lan Haiyue. The old man shook his head: "I'm old. Wine is not suitable for me."

Du Wei raised his head and took a big gulp first. Only then did he finally breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed as if he wanted to exhale all the depression in his heart with this breath. He glanced at the old man: "When you came in. No one noticed?"

Lan Haiyue smiled slightly: "I am afraid that there is no strong person in the palace who can detect my whereabouts."

Du Wei nodded: "That's true."

With Lan Haiyue's ability, she is one of the three major disciples of Daxue Mountain. People who are better than him in this world. You can count on a few fingers. In the entire imperial capital, maybe someone in the temple can make Lan Haiyue feel afraid. But in the palace—now there is not even a holy step.

"I have a long, long story to tell you, sir." Du Wei put down the bottle. With a wry smile, he said, "I need some wise advice now. Or...guidance. I can't think of anyone else who has wisdom as deep as the sea like you."

Lan Haiyue smiled peacefully. Those eyes, which did not match his old age, were as bright as stars.

Du Wei was also not polite to this university student, not even a hint of vigilance. Straightforwardly began to tell.

He first began to tell about the northern sinners. Then it is said that the dragon god mountain has fallen, and the huge sinners will invade in the not-too-distant future...

When he finished this paragraph, he paid attention to Lan Haiyue's expression. But the old man's face was very calm, as if there was no surprise at all.

"You... know?" Du Wei frowned.

"Should I be surprised?" Lan Haiyue's voice was very calm: "I know some ancient legends, and there are some ancient records on Daxue Mountain. Moreover, in recent years, the empire suddenly changed from the previous procrastination, and used thunder to First wiped out the Northwest Army and stabilized the interior. Then spent a large amount of military expenditure to expand the army. In the north, no matter the cost, they used money to accumulate such a Kaspersky line of defense—oh, by the way. You came up with this name. It's really ugly. Well, anyway, smart people can see that you have put so much effort in the north. Naturally, you are planning to deal with someone. Think about those legends again... It is not difficult to guess the answer. And, don't forget, Philip is my student."

Du Wei shrugged: "I knew it."

"I only have three years." Du Wei said with a wry smile: "Of course. Now more than half of the three years have passed. I must prepare in the shortest possible time. The more fully prepared the better! I must prepare in the shortest possible time." Time. Pull out all possible unstable factors! Therefore, I must adopt some unconventional methods in the way of doing things..."

"You mean some despicable, dirty, cruel methods?" Lan Haiyue asked nonchalantly.

"..." Du Wei froze for a moment. Nodded: "But that's it."

Afterwards, Du Wei quickly told Lan Haiyue about the sudden death of the old emperor and his current difficulties.

When he said that now Prince Chen and himself conspired to prepare a double to deceive people at the banquet the day after tomorrow, at the same time he mentioned this poor tailor named Groom, and also talked about his intolerance.

"When he said it was unfair, I really felt a little strange." Du Wei sighed: "I suddenly couldn't understand what I did. Even... I had some doubts. Well, you can understand Do I mean?"

"Probably understand a little bit." Lan Haiyue's tone suddenly contained a bit of mockery: "Suddenly my conscience found out, is that so?"

"...That's it." Du Wei heard the mocking tone of the other party, but he didn't care.

He looked at the wise old man in front of him with anticipation in his eyes.

After a long time, Lan Haiyue moved his body and moved closer to the fire, then his eyes looked at the flames in the fire, but he sighed, and said softly in a disdainful tone: "It's a pity, it's a pity... Du Wei, I thought you had transformed into a real leader now. I used to feel gratified and appreciated your progress. But... hmph, from your words today It seems that you are still far behind!! Compared with Prince Chen, you are simply a child who has not even grown hair. I really want to persuade you, if you are really like this, you might as well While you are still favored, Prince Xiang Chen resigned from your position as the Northwest lord, handed over your military power, and then moved your family to a small city in the south to live the life of a mediocre farmer. Because...you are not worthy!"

Du Wei was stunned by these harsh words.

He stared at Lan Haiyue and asked in surprise: "Did I hear you right? Mr. Lan Haiyue, I asked you for some guidance, but you scolded me? I don't deserve it?".