Law of the Devil

The snowflakes all over the sky dyed the outline of the imperial capital with a layer of solemn white.

This is the first snow this year. The garrison soldiers of Wang Cheng's guards in the city defense had already put on thick leather jackets inside their armors. Defenders of the city. The spear in his hand was also covered with a faint frost under this weather. The officer patrolled the city gate, rubbing his hands from time to time, and then cursing the damn cold weather in a low voice.

The snow this year seems to have come much earlier than in previous years, which is even more strange. The imperial capital located in the central part of the mainland had a heavy snowfall, but the northern part of the mainland. Kaspersky line of defense there, but not yet.

A northwesterly wind. The soldiers couldn't help shrinking their heads back and forth, looking impatiently at the hourglass on the city gate, and calculating the time for their shifts.

Not many people on the road, this weather. It is said that some sections of the Diguan Road outside the city have been blocked by heavy snow. Last night, a group of unlucky guards were sent out to shovel snow. I heard that many caravans were blocked in the Acropolis more than ten miles away. It seems that before the snow on the road is cleared, it is impossible to enter the city.

at this time. A troop of cavalry came from afar off the road. The leading knight was in leather armor. In such a cold weather, he didn't wear a leather jacket, but put on a bright red cloak outside, and walked on the horse. Full of might.

And nearly a hundred riders followed, and all the knights on the horses straightened their backs. With a longbow on his back. The cavalrymen had reserved and proud faces, and behind the horses were hounds running in the snow one by one.

These cavalry were among the first horses. But it vaguely surrounded a person in the middle, a group of tall horses with pure white fur in the middle. At first glance, it looks like a good horse from the northwest of the mainland. And immediately there was a small figure, wearing a golden leather jacket and a leather cover on his head. There is also a delicate short bow hanging behind him. Surrounded by the crowd, this person was full of dignity, and there was a chill in the corner of his mouth that was a little bit colder than this weather.

This group of cavalry has not yet approached the city gate. When the guards at the city gate saw the flag, they immediately bent down and knelt down.

Among the defenders' shouts of "Long Live Your Majesty". The knights on the horse rushed in like a whirlwind, trampling their horseshoes, splashing the wet mud, ice and snow on the ground on the faces and necks of the kneeling defenders, but no one dared to say a word.

After this group of cavalry entered the city. The defenders under the city gate stood up one after another, and some officers looked back at the city. He sighed softly: "I'm afraid our little Majesty is not in a good mood today."

"It's such a snowy weather. I'm afraid I'll go out to hunt in the city, and I won't get anything." Another officer guessed, frowning and said: "Your Majesty goes out to hunt in the city every day these days, and this time seems to be a little more..."

"Shut up!" The slightly higher-ranking officer immediately changed color. He said coldly: "Is it something you and I can talk about about the royal family?"

Prince Charles... oh. No, it should be His Majesty Emperor Charles. Surrounded by many knights. Speeding all the way on the long street of the imperial capital, rampaging. Passers-by on the road heard the sound of galloping horseshoes from a distance. Disperse immediately.

After the snow fell, the road became more and more muddy. On a street. Suddenly he heard a long hiss of the war horse, but it seemed to be trampling on the thick snow and ice. Suddenly my feet slipped...

With a plop, Charlie tilted his body and fell down. Fortunately, he held the rein very firmly, and his body hung on the horse, but finally he did not fall to the ground.

Beside him, there were already skilled imperial guards jumping forward. He grabbed the rein and calmed the startled horse. Hurry up and choose the honorable little emperor His Majesty.

After the young Emperor Charles landed on the ground, his immature face was full of anger. Suddenly, he pushed away the knight beside him, grabbed the whip vigorously, and lashed towards his mount fiercely!

"Bastard!! You dare to bully me!! You bullied me too!"

He is still young. Lack of strength, but this whirling with hatred. The horse still neighed in pain, and the knight next to him saw His Majesty whipping the horse. But how dare to stop it. It's just that everyone dismounts. Stand by.

After Charlie whipped the whip, he gasped heavily. He looked at the faces of his subordinates around him. On his young face. There was a hint of gloom. But he took a deep breath and managed to squeeze out a smile. Slowly said: "This horse startled me. You don't have to be so afraid. It's all right. It's such a cold weather. Everyone, don't stand here drinking the wind. Go back to the palace early. Anyone who goes hunting with me today will be rewarded." .”

As he spoke, he cast a bitter glance at his mount. The horse's white fur had many bloodstains from the whipping. But he couldn't ride anymore, and the knight leader next to him hurriedly led his horse to the little emperor.

"Go back and kill the horse. There is no prey today. Let everyone divide the horse meat." Little Charlie said lightly.

In the next film, there is a reckless knight who reminded himself in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this horse is your favorite...it is a gift from Lord Tulip..."

Charlie, who had turned on his horse, listened. His face froze for a moment. Suppressing his anger, he glanced at this talkative man, but a smile appeared on his face immediately: "Oh. Yes, it was a gift from my teacher, but the horse trainer is negligent, and he will be punished when he goes back."

He flicked the reins, but suddenly asked: "It's almost New Year's Eve. I heard that the teacher brought the teacher's wife to the imperial capital. After calculation, the day should be coming soon. The teacher has been sick for a long time, and I haven't visited him. I'm fine today, so that's it." Go to Tulip Duke's Mansion."

He is the honor of the emperor. Although not yet in charge of state affairs. However, the Knights of the Imperial Forest Army around him dared not go against his will, and hurried forward to open the way, turned around, and headed for the Tulip Duke's Mansion.

In the huge yard, there is no servant, and Du Wei is sitting in a wheelchair under the eaves. Looking at the snowflakes all over the sky, I seem to be thinking about something.

It snowed heavily the day before yesterday. After two days of raining, the eaves are now covered with strips of crystal clear ice edges, and Du Wei seems to be staring at the ice edges in a daze.

some days ago. The envoys from Nanyang were welcomed into the palace by the regent with state ceremonies. After this etiquette, it was almost tantamount to tacitly acquiescing the status of Nanyang's "United Kingdom". It is equivalent to the Roland Empire recognizing this Nanyang country as a country.

Although this matter caused a lot of criticism. After all, the hawks have been rampant in the empire for decades. This practice, which is considered "disgraceful", has dissatisfied many people. But the Chancellor of the Exchequer is still smiling every day - after all, the money that falls into the pocket is real!.

As the financial steward of the empire. Only this old man understands that the northern part of the empire is now at war, and the financial pressure has reached such a point.

"This snow. It's a good one. The auspicious snow heralds a prosperous year. I hope the coming year will be successful." Du Wei sighed.

Chris is still at the Tulip Lodge in Brokeback Mountain. With the crystal pendant of tears, the spring of life came out. The first batch of hatched baby griffins have grown to a state of about two years old in just a few days. The first batch of ground griffin riders are already undergoing flight and combat training.

And Bai Hechou... this guy.

After coming to the imperial capital, he only lived here for a few days. After running to meet Lan Haiyue. in one night. He left without saying goodbye, but this time he didn't even leave a word.

The Witch King just flashed away.

A few days ago, about the issue of Nanyang envoys. There was a lot of noise in the hall, although the old Prime Minister Rob Schell stepped forward to support the Chancellor of the Exchequer at a critical moment. In front of this veteran, everyone wants to give him some face. But behind the scenes, there are still many people who speak against the regent.

And that time, the most subtle thing was: the old prime minister supported the chancellor of the exchequer. But his nephew and son-in-law. The current Imperial Minister of Military Affairs, Camisiro, was surprisingly silent.

The military is hawkish. The old prime minister is dovish. Camisiro was caught in the middle. But he can only make a fortune in a muffled voice. After all, he was only in charge of the command department, and his qualifications were insufficient, so he was far from being able to restrain those veteran generals. At this time, he remained silent. Obviously, it is also a good way to protect yourself, and if you want to come—it is also acquiesced by the old prime minister.

Offending things. The old man can do it himself. Camisiro is the future hope of their family, so it's better not to get involved in this basin of dirty water.

And then something happened, after the Nanyang envoy had an audience with the regent and His Majesty the Emperor in the palace. After staying in the imperial capital for three days, on the last night, he quietly sent someone to the Duke Tulip's mansion. A letter came.

This letter is from the current King of Nanyang United Kingdom. Written by Lu Fick himself, this little slave and groom of Du Wei's back then. After returning to China, these three years have passed. Gradually, he settled into a stable position. want to come. There is intrigue in Nanyang. It should not be as powerful as the Empire. Lufik, who has been around Du Wei for a long time, will become enlightened once he grows up. It's not something those ignorant tribal chiefs can deal with.

this letter. Lufik's tone was very humble. Although he was already the king, he still respectfully called Du Wei "Master" in the letter.

But Du Wei burned the letter immediately after reading it. After asking the envoy a few words, it was confirmed that no one had read the letter, and it was confirmed that the envoy knew nothing about the relationship between Du Wei and Lufik. I was only ordered to bring such a letter. I turned my face on the spot. Let people beat the messenger out of the duke's mansion with sticks.

Afterwards, little Zach was a little puzzled, but Du Wei sneered and said, "The thing about Nanyang, doesn't the palace know that we are inextricably linked with Nanyang? At this time, it's too late for me to hide back. How can I go up?" Hit? This messenger came to me tonight, I’m afraid there are many eyes on the street outside! Not to mention other places, if someone attacks. It is said that I colluded with foreign envoys. Although I can’t do anything to me, but It's a lot of trouble with the tongue. From now on, let's not get involved in Nanyang affairs."

"But... the annual income... What a pity! We discussed it with Nanyang in private at the time. We asked them to surrender and write a letter. The money could have been enshrined every year. Originally, this money could have fallen into our pockets. Why let them send people with great fanfare Come to the imperial capital? With you in the imperial capital, the Nanyang expedition is not an expedition, and your highness still listens to you?"

"Stupid." Du Wei immediately reprimanded unceremoniously: "Are we short of money now? This place in Nanyang. It's okay to hold it in your hand for a while, and earn some extra money. You expect to hold it in your hand for a lifetime? I will, Regent Ken?"

paused. He said again: "Lufik went out from my mansion. This secret is only known to a limited number of three or four people. But the regent must never know it. This is a big taboo. If you don't even understand this truth, you can You don’t have to mess around with me.”

Little Zach smiled sarcastically: "I understand."

Then Du Wei issued another order: This winter, all religious contribution taxes in the Northwest will be withheld and not paid! And it is a clear refusal! The so-called clear refusal is to submit a letter publicly. No more taxes!

Little Zach was a little worried: "I'm afraid of the temple..."

"Hmph, I am the archbishop of the Northwest Diocese. There is a problem. The church can't go to the palace to sue me. It can only use the internal system of the temple to blame me. I want to see if the Pope dares to ask me. , if he dares to come, the tax for next spring will also be deducted!"

For the church, he dared to stare at him and spy on his Brokeback Mountain courtyard. Du Wei always wants to show the other party a little color.

really. Many days have passed, but the church has put up with it without saying a word.

Everyone knew that the church was not short of these funds, but Du Wei openly let the church lose face. But everyone can see clearly.

Looking at the ice edge of the eaves. Du Wei suddenly sighed softly.

He moved his fingers on the armrest of the wheelchair—he has finally improved a little these days, and he can barely control his upper body to do some simple daily activities, such as Take a knife, fork and chopsticks to eat. Or serving wine glasses. Holding books or something, it's just that some gravitational things are still not competent.

And below the waist. But there was still no movement.

Damn... isn't this a eunuch... Du Wei thought depressingly.

Soon my wife will come from the Northwest, and we have been separated for almost a year. The so-called small farewell is better than a newlywed, but I look like this now. How is your day??

The Duke's mood became irritable again. .