Law of the Devil

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Chapter 268 [Damn]

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Chapter 268 [Damn]

Ai Lu suddenly looked up at Du Wei, with a serious face, and said: "I... I have one thing. What is your origin? Just now you really recited the Daxueshan witchcraft spell... These things, outsiders It is absolutely impossible to fake! How did you learn these things?"

Du Wei laughed: "You don't know about my affairs, there are many more! From now on, you will help me do things obediently. Hmph... that Bai Hechou can be your teacher and teach you witchcraft, so why can't I teach you?" Is it witchcraft? Are you a great wizard in Daxue Mountain? If you want to learn, I will teach you all slowly in the future."

But I thought in my heart: Gu Lanxiu left that book of witchcraft. Although Bai Heshou is powerful, he is also an apprentice taught by Gu Lanxiu. However, qualifications vary from person to person. Bai Hechou is because the blue is better than the blue, and the apprentice defeated the teacher. But the method of witchcraft should be the same.

Seeing the shock on Ai Lu's face, Du Wei didn't say anything, just dipped in the water bucket in the prison cell with a smile, and drew a random symbol on the table. It is a symbol of the witchcraft formation in Daxueshan witchcraft.

Ai Lu looked even more surprised.

Du Wei laughed, thinking, this chick is too simple-minded, I'm afraid she might compete with my cute little Vivian. Leaving her here alone, I'm afraid she couldn't think about it and committed suicide again. Um. Whether she dies or not has nothing to do with me, but... If such a delicate and beautiful chick dies, I will always feel guilty in my heart.

Thinking of this, he walked out of the room, summoned his personal guards, and ordered to bring two of the female "prey" who had been rescued from Lu Gao that time. He thought of the beautiful girl named "Hanyue". Called names casually.

Not long after, Hanyue and the other two girls were brought over.

A few days of self-cultivation. The haggardness on the faces of these girls who were already beautiful had already faded away, and after they were dressed neatly, the charm of the girls was undoubtedly revealed. And the girl named Hanyue is like standing out from the crowd, her extraordinary appearance and temperament still stand out.

Now that Ai Lu has done herself such a big favor. Du Wei didn't let her continue to live in the cell, and asked someone to tidy up a room on the inner floor of the castle, let Ai Lu live in it, and said to the girls in Hanyue: "You will train as usual in the future, this I will also leave it to you to take care of her. This girl is a bit stupid, I am afraid that she will commit suicide if she thinks about it, so you take good care of her. If she dies... none of you will have to live. Do you understand?"

The girls tremblingly agreed, Du Wei glanced at Ai Lu with a sad face, sighed, walked over, turned his back to Hanyue and the others, and pinched Ai Lu's chin. Staring into her eyes, he displayed his despicable and shameless charming eyes, and whispered in his mouth: "If you listen to me, you are not allowed to die, do you understand?"

After seeing the clearness in Ai Lu's eyes gradually disappearing, and the answer like a raving in his mouth. Only then did Du Wei feel relieved, and then left alone.

The remaining girls in the room still looked terrified. Hanyue, on the other hand, was the most daring, walked to Ai Lu's side cautiously, and squatted down slowly. He said softly, "You... how are you doing?"

Elle was confused. When she raised her head, she saw a girl who was half as beautiful as herself. He was startled for a moment, then worried, and frowned again: "You... who are you... don't worry about me. Just leave me alone."

Hanyue pondered for a while, but slowly sat beside Ai Lu, stretched out her arms to half embrace Ai Lu, and said softly: "Well, I know...you must be afraid of the Duke, aren't you? In fact, you can Don't be afraid, although His Excellency the Duke looks scary, he actually treats us very well."

Seeing that Ai Lu still didn't speak, Hanyue's voice became softer, and she whispered: "Actually... I heard that this Duke is very kind, and everyone in the northwest praises him. It's just that , in the future, follow him in everything, let us do what he tells you, and His Excellency the Duke will never scold you, right?"

Ai Lu was in a daze, and whispered to herself: "Well... whatever he says, I will do it... Is that so?"

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After making such a fuss with Du Wei at night, during the subsequent negotiations, Han Moye's attitude towards Du Wei was really good, his words were also extremely cautious, and he followed the etiquette. Afterwards, although Han Muye would argue some of the conditions that Du Wei made, his tone was much softer. And often as long as Du Wei shows a little bit of toughness, Hanmuye has to relax his tone. .

In this way, the strong and the weak will be judged, and the negotiations will soon become smoother. In addition to the horses, cattle and sheep that were previously discussed. As for how the letter of credence should be written, Hanmoye also tried his best to make concessions, and finally even signed the "summation" letter.

Du Wei heaved a sigh of relief, but he couldn't help thinking: If I had known that pretending to be a wizard would have so many benefits, I might as well have opened my mouth and asked for more horses. However, this thought disappeared in a blink of an eye, and he knew in his heart that if he did too much, the other party would still be suspicious.

Fortunately, there are no telephones in this world, and it is impossible for the negotiators outside to keep in touch with the leaders in the rear all the time. Besides, they pretend to be Daxueshan wizards. Unless the other party goes to Daxueshan for verification in person, they will not be able to find out at all. land.

On the last day of the negotiation, after the two parties finally signed the contract, the prairie people took the initiative to seek peace, and at the same time were willing to pay the Roland Empire horses, cattle and sheep plus some odds and ends. In addition, the two sides also signed a friendly agreement, promising never to violate each other's borders, and the friendship will last forever.

Of course, Du Wei ignored the last sentence directly. Allied friendship and mutual non-aggression are bullshit. After the two sides recharge their batteries, once they decide to fight. Any peace treaty is just a piece of waste paper.

Du Wei and the Earl of Villa signed the credentials as principal and deputy envoys respectively - Villa originally refused to sign, and he argued that he was only assisting Du Wei. However, seeing that the negotiation went well and the results were fruitful, he was not afraid of anything and agreed to sign. He was also faintly surprised, why in the next few days, this Han Muye seemed to be afraid of Du Wei. Blindly forbearance with Du Wei - our little duke's method is really amazing.

This credential. After the initial signing by both parties, it can't take effect directly, and people have to be sent to the imperial capital to show it to Prince Chen, and it will not take effect until the regent signs it. Before that, this Hanmoye had to stay with Du Wei for a while longer.

But Han Muye seemed to be really afraid of the tents that Du Wei gave him to live in, and when Ai Lu and Du Wei pretended to be wizards that day. He had deliberately warned him not to intervene in the search for pets in the snow mountain, and not to anger the Tulip Duke. Hanmoye speculated in his heart that if he continued to live in Roland and wait for the credentials, it would take more than ten days to come and go, maybe even longer. And this Duke Tulip has a rather weird temper, so he stayed here by himself, just in case he was careless. Offending him with words would ruin the great affairs of the wizards on the snow mountain, so he offered to go to the imperial capital with Count Villa. Count Villa didn't think much about it, so he agreed.

Du Wei sent the two of them away, and wrote another letter for Villa to take back to Prince Chen. The letter explained about the abolition of the 20,000 cavalry on the grassland. As soon as the two left, even if the negotiation came to an end, Du Wei was finally free.

And then the people below reported that they had received the news that the soldiers originally stationed at the Northwest Army's post on the Northwest Corridor had been evacuated one after another. After hearing this, Du Wei fell into deep thought.

To be honest, he still hasn't figured out how to effectively control this corridor. The Northwest Army had secretly communicated with the prairie people before, and the checkpoint was just the archway of the emperor. deaf ears. It's just a decoration. Now that we are going back to the Northwest Corridor, how can we effectively control it in the future. Preventing the prairie people from sneaking in is the top priority.

After thinking about it, Du Wei didn't have a good idea in his mind. It was impossible to build a city in that place. There is no water source, so many people have to send water from the rear, and the cost is really unbearable.

Originally, Du Wei also thought about digging groundwater. But this world, after all, is different from the previous life. The limit of digging groundwater in this world is nothing more than digging ordinary wells. Like what Du Wei knew in his previous life, using technology, he could drill hundreds of meters or even deeper underground at will to fetch water, which is absolutely impossible in this world.

Du Wei also used to be ruthless, otherwise, he would have just ruthlessly produced a large amount of gunpowder to blow up both sides of the northwest corridor canyon! Seal up the entire northwest corridor!

But this idea was immediately denied by himself. The Northwest Corridor is the only way to the grasslands. It is also the only business route for business groups and noble families from all over the Roland Empire to do business with grassland people and trade cattle, sheep, horses and livestock! If he dared to do such a thing that ruined people's wealth at the risk of the world, I'm afraid that the business groups all over the world, and countless noble families would hate him to death. Moreover, his territory is located in the frontier, the agriculture is backward, the land is barren, and the biggest income above the finances depends on commercial taxes. If the business route is cut off, there will be no border trade in the future, and how many years can you survive on your own money? Du Wei refused to cut his own fortune. .

So... Get a water pipe leading to the Northwest Corridor? This thought flashed, and Du Wei laughed first.

Easier said than done! Loulan Lake is the largest source of water, but Loulan Lake is quite a distance from the Northwest Corridor! Want to get plumbing? The smelting technology and metal forging in this world are not at this level.

How on earth can we guard the gate of the Northwest Corridor...

Poor Lu Gao, he must be waiting to see my joke.

There was no good strategy for the time being, so Du Wei simply swiped his pen and dispatched hundreds of people to the Northwest Corridor, where they were stationed in several checkpoints left by the Northwest Army, temporarily following the previous pattern. It is impossible for hundreds of people to guard such a wide corridor, and it can only barely serve as an early warning. It's just that they are told to be more vigilant, and if something happens, light the beacon to warn. Other than that, Du Wei has no good solution for the time being.

A month later flew by. News came from the imperial capital that the regent had signed the letter of credence. Let Hamuye take it back to the grassland. The military friction between the two sides has finally come to an end. When Du Wei heard the news, he breathed a sigh of relief: Prince Chen finally agreed to the matter of abolishing the 20,000 cavalry on the grassland.

That Han Muye was interesting. After getting the credentials, on the way back to the grassland, he didn't pass Loulan City, but deliberately took a detour. He didn't meet Du Wei face to face, so he went straight back to the grassland. Du Wei knew in his heart what Hanmoye was afraid of. Not to mention, some subordinates were annoyed at the rudeness of the prairie envoy, so Du Wei just smiled and passed away.

Count Villa came to the northwest again, and this time he brought a secret letter, which was sealed with wax, and Du Wei held it in his hand, and he could still feel a wave of magic prohibition on it. At night, one person opened it in the room to look at it. It was Prince Chen's own handwriting.

At the beginning of this letter, Du Wei really praised Du Wei, saying that he did a very good job this time. Not only saved the face of the empire, but also gained practical benefits. He also mentioned that Du Wei led his family's private army to fight against the prairie people in Jiliad City this time, and said a few words of comfort and encouragement. The regent will not forget Du Wei's contribution. In the compensation demanded from the prairie people this time. The empire and Du Wei will be divided equally. In name, it was to reward Du Wei for his meritorious service in the negotiation, but in fact it was to reward him for his military exploits and compensate him for his loss this time.

Seeing this, Du Wei felt satisfied: It seems that Prince Chen is really on his way!

Seeing this makes me feel good. But when he saw the back, he frowned a little.

Regarding the abolition of 20,000 cavalry on the grassland, Prince Chen said. The central government of the imperial capital had this intention long ago, and now the military headquarters has unified their opinions and is willing to withdraw the troops, but they do not agree to send the 20,000 people to Du Wei. Although Nadu Wei, according to the method proposed by Mrs. Liszt, nominally allowed this army to station in his own territory, and it was also named as the imperial army, but the bigwigs of the imperial capital's military still cannot accept this in terms of self-esteem. The practice of demoting the official army into a private army. Prince Chen had just taken office not long ago, and he also expressed that he didn't want to be too rigid with the military command, after the final bargain. Promised to give Du Wei two cavalry regiments... that is...

Six thousand people?

Du Wei saw this. I couldn't help twisting my nose in anger.

What is the meaning of the military boss? It is clearly that the little regent refuses to give himself the military power! I was caught between the prairie people and the Northwest Army. The troops are weak, if there is a well-organized and complete cavalry division with 20,000 people, it will at least be a deterrent to the enemy.

If there are only a few thousand people... who cares?

Fortunately, Prince Chen also probably understood that Du Wei would probably be dissatisfied, so he also said in compensation: The 6,000 people are not divided according to the establishment, but 20,000 people are lined up. thousand!

After the selection, the remaining people will be pulled back to the imperial capital by Prince Chen to enrich the imperial guards.

Du Wei was a little dissatisfied at first, but then he felt relieved: the 20,000 people are actually very important to the imperial capital. It's just that they were stationed on the grassland before, and it was too expensive to support them. If once withdrawn...the 20,000 people are rare elite soldiers! After all, it is an iron cavalry on the grassland!

Prince Chen is not a fool, how could he easily give such a great army to himself. With my previous thoughts, I really underestimated the Prince Regent.

"Six thousand is six thousand." Du Wei sighed, thinking secretly, he already had 3,000 cavalry in his hand, plus these 6,000, when the Liszt family moved to the northwest, there would be more than 2,000 White Feather Knights joining , There are also more than 10,000 people, and some more can be recruited to barely make up the division establishment of 20,000 people. It's just that the combat effectiveness is not as good as a complete grassland cavalry division. .

After reading the secret letter, Du Wei then put the letter on the candle and burned it.

After that, someone invited Count Villa, who had just washed away the dust all the way, to talk.

"When I left the land, the command of the military command had already come out, and the cavalry divisions on the grassland would be mobilized in a few days. At that time, the military's order was to let 20,000 people come to Loulan City first. Yes, His Highness has already told His Majesty the Duke in his letter, so I don’t need to go into details.” Count Villa was dressed in a fine attire, and looked much more energetic than when he came to the last negotiation. Obviously, the burden of negotiation has gone, and the whole person is much more relaxed.

Du Wei nodded: "How is the situation in the imperial capital now?"

"It's very interesting to say." Villa smiled slightly: "The main battle and the main and the two factions gradually stopped arguing, after all, the letter of credence was signed. Recently, the temple seems to be a little unstable. I heard some rumors in the market... It seems that you are quite critical of some of your actions in the northwest, the Duke."

"Oh?" Du Wei frowned.

From my current position, I don't seem to have offended the temple head-on?

Villa smiled softly: "After the last battle in Jiliat City, did you order the captured prairie people to be captured. All tied to pillars and dragged around for parades? Then all the captives died this time. None Survival. It is this matter that made the temple very disapproving of your actions. Especially the holy lady... Hehe, she criticized your cruelty in public, saying that such an approach is not in line with the mercy of the goddess of light The benevolent heart of the world... hehe."

Du Wei nodded: "Saint...well, what about the temple?"

"In terms of the temple, they vaguely support the saint's remarks. But they didn't express their views publicly. It's just that at this time, keeping silent is also acquiescing to the saint's argument."

Villa hesitated for a moment and said, "Master Duke, I have a suggestion, I don't know..."

"Please tell me, Uncle Villa." Du Wei laughed: "Have you forgotten? In private, don't call me a duke."

"Well." Earl Villa nodded: "I heard that the temple originally planned to set up a religious office in your mansion. But it seems that you don't support it... I even heard about your secret interference... ..."

Du Wei immediately yelled: "Where is it!! The temple sent people here. It's just that although my new city has just been established, it is getting more and more prosperous and the land is expensive. He doesn't want to buy the temple, but it has nothing to do with me!"

Villa smiled awkwardly, and glanced at Du Wei: "Looking at all parts of the empire... dare to let the temple pay for the land to set up a religious center. Your Excellency the Duke is the first."

Religious places all over the empire. According to the usual practice, how could the local magistrate or noble lord dare to ask the temple to buy the land with its own money? As soon as they heard that the temple was going to set up a religious place, of course they gave away the best land in the lot for free.

Du Wei said lightly: "My city is newly built, and I am not a believer in the temple. I don't know how to donate. Is it because of this that the temple hates me? Besides...In the empire, there is no religion. Du Wei is not the only nobleman in the world."

Villa smiled slightly: "That's it. It's just one of them. Her Royal Highness made things difficult for you. It's probably just...well, for the sake of the late eldest prince. But don't worry about this matter. Attacking you is attacking Regent, if the matter involving the late eldest prince is involved, the regent will definitely protect you. This is a political position, and it will never be shaken. "

Du Wei understood, nodded and smiled: "However, the regent has been very tolerant of this saint. It's this woman who keeps provoking... Alas, I don't think this saint's brain is very good."

Villa laughed, then lowered his voice, and said: "Well, I heard His Highness say... He said: If you want to kill a mouse, the most fearful thing is that the mouse will shrink into the hole and have nowhere to attack. As long as this The mouse can show a part of its tail, and if it is pulled, it will be easy. The temple and us have always been in harmony. Although they supported Prince Chen on the day of the coup, Prince Chen also paid an unclear price behind him! Therefore, we also There is no need to accept the favor of the temple. In the future, everyone will still fight. However, the temple has always acted cautiously and prudently. It is not easy to get started... Keep this stupid woman, even if this mouse's tail is caught by us! Even if it is No matter how cautious the temple is, as long as this woman keeps making noises, there will always be some troubles. At that time, there will be an excuse to blame the temple! But the temple itself wants to show mercy and try to protect this saint... huh... ".

What he said was a confession, and Du Wei's heart was moved... This old fox, who has always been wise and safe, always jokes when encountering these key problems, why is he so confiding with himself today? She dared to call the saint a "stupid woman" in front of her without any concealment, and she didn't show any respect when she mentioned the temple, but she treated Du Wei as her closest relative.

Du Wei was puzzled and looked at Count Villa. Count Villa smiled dryly for a while, then coughed, and said: "Actually... this time I am here, besides delivering a letter to His Highness the Regent, His Highness has another request for me. But, this It's a private matter, but it's not good to come to you with great fanfare. You can only send me here."

"Oh?" Du Wei's heart skipped a beat.

The smile on Earl Villa's face became more cordial: "Du Wei, you are already fifteen years old. According to the customs of our Roland people, you are considered an adult. But in the noble circle, any man who has reached fifteen years of age is immediately Get married, even if you don't get married right away, you still have a fixed engagement. But you are so popular now. You are very hot, and I don't know how many wealthy families in the imperial capital are watching you closely. If it wasn't because of the extreme cold in the northwest, there would have been people I can't wait, I want to send my daughter here! Haha... To say something impolite, it's a pity that I, Villa, don't have a daughter, otherwise, I will propose marriage to you."

Du Wei chuckled, feeling a little bad.

"The regent looks very good to you. He is so honored and favored. I don't think there is such a monarch and minister in Roland's history. He asked me to ask you... Well, His Royal Highness Chen has a fifteen-year-old The younger sister, who is 18 years old, is the biological daughter of His Majesty Augustine VI. Among all the princes and princesses, she has the best relationship with Prince Chen. This princess is also very famous in the imperial capital. She is on par with Miss Angel of the Liszt family. Although I have never met Miss Angel, I have seen this princess. The best choice... So, His Royal Highness Chen sent me to the northwest. There is one more thing. It is your marriage!"

Du Wei couldn't help feeling a little unhappy, but he said with a smile on his face, "Well...it seems that Uncle Villa is here to propose a marriage for me."

"It's not considered a formal marriage proposal." Villa smiled and said, "His Royal Highness Chen told me face to face. This kind of thing should always be consensual. Moreover, although everyone in the empire wants to marry the royal family, His Royal Highness Chen Having said that, you, Du Wei, are definitely not that kind of powerful person, so you may not be willing. So I just want to see what you mean. However, what your Highness means is that anyway, the grassland people are temporarily stable now, and it won’t happen in the short term. If there is a big event, it is almost the end of the year. Please come back to the imperial capital at the end of the year. Once you come, the banquet ceremony at the end of the year. If you, the most popular grand duke in the empire, don’t participate, I’m afraid it will be a lot less attractive. Last year You have just arrived in the Northwest, and your footing is not stable, His Highness Chen did not dare to call you. This year is different, you have done a great job in the Northwest, and you just happened to go back to the imperial capital to see the scenery... What about the two... Hehe Well, at the banquet, Her Royal Highness the Princess will naturally also attend. If I can facilitate the good things of the two of you, I, Villa, will be considered a great achievement."

Du Wei was dumbfounded... What is this? Blind date?

But... this prince Chen didn't directly give the marriage roughly, but let him go on a blind date more gently, which is considered very enlightened.

It's just... I don't even want to marry a woman from the Liszt family... Would I be willing to marry a royal princess? If I have such a chess piece sent by Prince Chen, and sleep beside me every day... Hmph, how can I agree to such a thing!

"Well, that's the way it is. At the end of the year, you have to go back to the imperial capital no matter what. His Royal Highness Chen's order will come through official channels." Count Villa smiled: "This princess is beautiful and moving." , is the dream lover of countless talents in the imperial capital, Du Wei, you are blessed this time."

After a pause, before Du Wei could speak, Villa said something again, but Du Wei was speechless immediately!

"The regent said, if...everything goes according to your wish, and if you marry his sister, then you, Du Wei, will be a collateral line of the royal family in the future! It is possible, but if you become a collateral line of the royal family, then your father and younger brother will naturally have a relationship with the royal family. In this way, according to the laws of our Roland Empire, the royal family has immunity, although the previous According to the decree, Raymond and your younger brother Gabriel are not allowed to be employed for life, but if you become a member of the royal family...it will be different! With the name of the collateral line of the royal family, there will be no obstacles for your younger brother Gabriel to enter the official position in the future!".

As soon as he said this, Du Wei raised his eyebrows!

What a prince Chen! Good Regent! Good calculation!

Hehe, you really caught my biggest weakness, Du Wei, very accurately! !

Du Wei was in a dilemma when he suddenly heard a burst of wild laughter coming from outside! The voice reverberated throughout the Duke's Mansion Castle, the voice lingered, and there was a faint sense of pride.

"Hahahahahaha..."

The sound was so loud that even through the doors and windows, it was harsh.

When Du Wei heard this, his expression changed.

The old gentleman with the green hat... finally came out of the cellar? !

Alas, this teacher, you can leave the test as soon as you leave the test, there is no need to laugh so scary.

Glancing at Villa, Du Wei smiled and said, "Oh, don't worry, this is one of my seniors, a magician. He's just a little weird. Uncle Villa, please sit down, I'll come as soon as I go."

After finishing speaking, Du Wei took his leave and went out, but as soon as he reached the stairs, he saw his guard Elder Yan rushed up in a hurry with a panicked expression.

"My lord! My lord!"

"What's wrong?"

Lao Yan was sweating and shouted: "This... that old magician who lives in the cellar has come out."

Du Wei curled his lips: "I see... the old guy laughed so loudly, and I'm not deaf."

"No... no!" Lao Yan smiled bitterly: "It's not a big deal! Just now when the old magician came out, he happened to bump into Mrs. Liszt! As a result, the Marquis only took one look at the old magician, and didn't care about it." Knowing why, I screamed on the spot and fainted from fright! The white-feathered knights around the marquise only thought that the lady had suffered some damage, and they had already surrounded the old magician, and they might have started fighting now!"

Du Wei's surprise was no small matter!

The cuckold got into a fight with the Liszt family? !

See... hell!

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