Law of the Devil

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Chapter 330 [Using the topic to play] (10,000 words, ask for a monthly ticket!)

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Chapter three hundred and thirtieth [use the topic to play]

The direction of things seems to have become clear, but the old general Hughes still seems to be a little dissatisfied: "Your Highness, I have no objection to being transferred from Wang Cheng's Guards.   I also believe that brave soldiers can defend the imperial capital.   But from If the Southern Legion is transferred...Your Highness, everyone knows the situation of the Southern Legion.  Historically, for many years, every time the empire expanded its navy, troops were drawn from the Southern Legion to supplement the navy. Today, there is actually only one Southern Legion left. It's a huge shelf, if another division is dispatched this time..."

"Then let the soldiers of the navy 'return to land'!!" The regent's last words finally made up his mind!

Return?

This new word shocked everyone!

For more than two decades, the empire's military strategy has always focused on the sea rather than the land. This is already a recognized fact!

The warships are getting bigger and bigger, the navy is expanding and expanding, and the Nanyang expedition is going on...

Although the recent expeditions have been smaller and smaller each time.  But after all, there is still profit every time. Even the Chancellor of the Exchequer has to admit that expeditions can bring benefits to the empire—as long as there are no grand celebrations and triumphal ceremonies that waste money and people.

The old chancellor of the exchequer was not opposed to the triumphant ceremony, after all, it was an honor for the soldiers of the expedition. However, just for a formal show off, the canal was widened by hundreds of miles at every turn, hundreds of thousands of labor was mobilized to operate it, and millions of gold coins were wasted... Such an approach.  Just plain stupid.

In everyone's hearts, there is still a certain favor for the expedition to Nanyang.  After all, the benefits brought by so many years of expeditions have left a deep "vanity" in everyone's hearts!

Even Du Wei's father, Earl Raymond.  Such a smart and capable person. In fact, I am not opposed to the Nanyang Expedition, but I just think that "the number of expeditions should be slightly reduced.   The time interval should be carefully calculated." The simplest point is: kill after fattening!

But Prince Chen's "return to the land", this step, has gone far further than what everyone imagined! !

For military leader Hughes, every army is his lifeblood, and any army will be abolished. For the military, they are all very reluctant... Hearing this, his face immediately changed, and he was about to object loudly, but he felt a look from the side. It was the old Prime Minister Robeschell .

There was a deep warning and dissuasion in Rob Schell's eyes. Old Hughes immediately felt a chill in his heart, knowing that it was the old prime minister who hinted to himself that he must not speak against the regent now.

"The number of combatants in the Imperial Navy has increased to nearly 150,000! There are nearly a thousand warships!!" Prince Chen said indifferently: "There are still twenty new large warships that will be launched this year... What a glorious familiarity. What a powerful number! What a huge number!! Huh, indeed, everyone is fascinated by the power of the navy, the invincibility of the navy... But I would like to ask everyone.   Such a powerful navy, such an invincible navy... I want to come What's the use??"

Prince Chen slammed the table hard.  With a bang, everyone's expression was shocked.

I heard Prince Chen questioning in a deep voice: "Use? To deal with the natives of Nanyang? To deal with those who can only paddle small canoes.  War with spears made of sticks and stones, and bows and arrows made of branches. Indigenous? Just to deal with these aborigines, the Roland Empire will spend tens of millions of military expenditures, 150,000 navies, and nearly a thousand warships every year?!! Fortunately, we are still intoxicated by this kind of 'victory' and dreaming of dreams!! It’s a joke! It’s a shame!! The navy is invincible? It is indeed invincible! That’s because there are no enemies at sea in this world! Since there are no enemies at sea, what’s the use of such a huge navy for the empire?! Is it for display? !"

He said every sentence, every word.  Straight to the heart. Above the palace. Everyone was speechless, only Du Wei kept his face calm. But I couldn't help but look at the regent twice more, and a thought suddenly came to my mind... Could it be that he...

"The prairie wolves are still alive! The warlords in the northwest are divided, and now something is happening in the north! The army is struggling to support it, but it throws a large amount of military expenditure into the sea every year! Are we all blind!" The regent suddenly shouted: " Hughes! General Hughes! Tell me, why do you see that the army lacks combat effectiveness, and you know that you need to expand the army! But, seeing that the navy is wasting the empire's finances, but doing nothing, you, as the Minister of Military Affairs, are all pretending to be deaf Dumb?! Are you old Yan insane, or are you selfish!!".

This last question can be regarded as a heartbreaking sentence. Old Hughes' heart skipped a beat, but he had no choice but to take two steps forward and said with his head down, "Yes...it's the old minister who is stupid. "

"Stupid? I don't think you are stupid! It's selfishness! Hmph, your military department has always regarded the army as your private property!! Great, any military affairs can only be expanded, not cut!! You are reluctant to let go of redundant troops! What is this? It is food protection!! But the army of this empire is not the food of your military department! If you want to protect it, you can’t come to protect it!!" He had already stood up , leaning forward, waiting for the old general Hughes: "Why don't you speak? Huh? Can't say it? Then let me say it!!"

Afterwards, Prince Chen took a breath, gritted his teeth and said bitterly: "Last year, someone proposed to abolish a division of the garrison infantry in the southern province of Lille, and you strongly opposed it! The year before last, the southern coastal areas proposed that there was a shortage of wood, and it was suggested to postpone this year You strongly oppose the shipbuilding plan!! Can you tell me why?!"

"..." Old Hughes didn't dare to say a word.

Prince Chen suddenly roared, and roared angrily: "I'll tell you why!! Hmph!!" It's not easy for our military to accumulate so many fortunes over the years, and every penny and penny can't be taken care of. Just throw it away'!! Hughes! Who said this! Where did you say it!! Do you know it!!"

Huston's body shook suddenly, and then his face changed wildly. Brown was instantly covered with sweat, and with a plop, the old man knelt down on one knee.

"Hmph, let me tell you! This is what you said in the military department after you opposed last year's disarmament plan! And this year's shipbuilding plan, you tried your best to oppose the delay, and even asked the Ministry of Finance to take out the winter budget Budget. Correction of the naval shipbuilding holes! The result!!! This year’s snowstorm in the south is because of our financial constraints. Unexpectedly, we can’t spend much money for disaster relief!!! As a result, we let..."

He probably finally vented the anger in his heart, but under the excitement, he almost said too much. Fortunately, Du Wei coughed hard in time, Prince Chen woke up immediately, and swallowed the last sentence he didn't say.

However, everyone knows what Prince Chen's unspoken words mean!

Mostly because of "the result is that the temple gave us an embarrassment in the preparation of funds for disaster relief.  "

That's probably what it means. Although he doesn't say it, everyone understands it.

"You! You regard the army of the empire as your military's 'family business'!! Damn!! You are the ultimate goddamn!! You are the general of the empire, not the owner of a store! You don't need to do this to earn the family business Participation!! The army is not the private property of your military department!! If the army cannot serve the empire and make contributions to the empire, then it must be cut, and it must be reduced! You are good, majestic emperor** You can’t touch this one. You can’t touch that one! Just look at the waste of military expenditure, and only know your 'family property'!"

"Your Highness...I...I..."

"What are you! Do you want to say that you are stupid? Or that you are old and blind? Or that you are guilty?!" Prince Chen became more merciless, and said coldly: "You pleaded guilty in your mouth, I am afraid that the first thing you do when you go back is to go Find out who leaked what you said to me? Hugh! Hughes, Hughes. The disarmament plan last year was your first chance! The shipbuilding plan at the beginning of this year is yours A second chance! Both opportunities were given to you...and you..."

After speaking, the voice became colder and colder.

Now, everyone knows that today's matter may not be resolved. Prince Chen, here suddenly, wants to attack the Minister of Military Affairs?

The audience remained calm. I'm afraid there are only Du Wei and that unpredictable old prime minister.

Although Du Wei was also surprised.  But it is not surprising. He knew that Prince Chen had been dissatisfied with the military for a long time, especially during the coup. As the number two leader of the military, my father... How can any monarch tolerate the existence of a military department that does not obey his orders?

It's just that he didn't touch the military at the beginning because he took the position not long ago. After more than a year and two years, Prince Chen has firmly controlled the Imperial Forest Army. Using the matter of rectifying the rebels of the Royal Guards after the coup, they infiltrated into the Royal Guards! The 10,000 security guards in the Canadian Public Security Bureau are also firmly in control. .

This is the last time to attack the big boss of the military department!

Others can't figure it out, it's obvious that today is to discuss the matter of reinforcements from the Northern Army Corps, why it suddenly turned to point the finger at the chief of the military department? But Du Wei sighed in his heart... This Prince Chen really still has that style of planning and then acting, without giving you any warning in advance!

But... Du Wei suddenly looked at the Prime Minister Rob Schell again. The old man also had a calm face, and he didn't seem surprised.

This old prime minister who seems to have semi-retired... is not easy!

"In your eyes and heart, do you have me as the regent? No! Is there an empire? No! Is there any military honor? No! In your eyes, there is only the military department! Only the military department!! In your eyes, to protect you The 'family property' of the military department is more important than the great cause of the empire, the overall situation of the empire, and loyalty! Isn't it?!"

After a series of questions, Hughes' head was almost stuck to the ground. Prince Chen finally sat back heavily in the chair, he gasped violently in his chest, it was obvious that what he said just now finally vented the anger that had been pent up for two years.

In the hall, it was quiet for a while, and even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard.

The only thing was the heavy breathing of Prince Chen and General Hughes.

No one dared to say a word at this moment.  After a long time, Prince Chen's voice seemed to have returned to calm.  It's just terribly cold...

"Here..." His voice was low and protracted, and he said coldly word by word: "General Hughes, the Imperial Minister of Defense, has been a soldier all his life, loyal to the Empire, and has made great achievements. I appreciate his loyalty. It also shows the empire's love for veterans, and rewards one hundred gold.  Ten boxes of South Sea pearls... awarded the title of duke for life, and the title of court military strategist. Gritting his teeth, he said coldly, "I'll talk about it after I've decided on a candidate!"

Old Hughes knelt there like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, his body trembling constantly. At this moment, where is there any trace of the red-faced appearance of arguing with the Chancellor of the Exchequer just now? Finally, after a long time, he reluctantly said in a hoarse voice: "Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward..."

Then he stood up staggeringly, as if he had used great perseverance, so he didn't fall down, but went to the chair next to him and sat down.

However, everyone knows. The imperial minister of state affairs, the number one leader in the military... his political career. It has already started from this moment, and it is completely over!

But it seems that there is more than one surprise!

After Prince Chen finished offending the former No. 1 military leader, he suddenly announced an even more surprising decision!

"Robschell, you are the prime minister of the empire.   Now the position of the Minister of Military Affairs is vacant, and I don't have any good candidates now. What about the military department... You also served in the military back then.   After I found a new suitable military affairs Before the selection of ministers, you will take care of the affairs of the military department temporarily as the prime minister. ”

There was an uproar! !

Who would have thought that the old prime minister who had been deemed completely out of favor would suddenly become popular? Suddenly entrusted with the power of acting head of the military command? !

Robeschell, on the other hand, did not have a trace of joy on his face, but instead seemed to sigh lightly, with a wry smile in his eyes, and nodded: "Of order, Your Majesty. "

The corners of Prince Chen's mouth revealed a smile: "Your address is wrong.   My Prime Minister.   Please remember to call me Your Highness in the future.   Don't make any mistakes again!"

Rob Schell's face turned serious, and he quickly lowered his head.

"Besides, for the North Storm Corps, just do what you said.   But... the city defense army of the imperial capital cannot be mobilized, so it will be mobilized from other land divisions. Specifically, you can get me a detailed plan, and tomorrow I will Gotta see!"

Robeschell suddenly coughed and said loudly, "Your Highness, I have another request. "

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"explain!"

After a suffocating silence, Prince Chen spit out such a word briefly.

Rob Schell took a deep breath, but a smile appeared on his face: "Your Highness, after all, I am old and my military affairs are complicated. I am afraid that I cannot do it alone. If I delay the military affairs, it will be a big bad thing." Therefore, I would like to ask His Highness for someone to join me in the command headquarters to assist me as my assistant. ”

"Oh, who do you want?" Prince Chen asked this question as if lightly.

"The leader of the Imperial Capital Police Department, Mr. Camisiro, is young and promising, and has made great achievements. He is also a person from the military. In my opinion, he is the most suitable person.  ".

Prince Chen looked at the old prime minister up and down, his eyes became more and more bright...

"Very good, sure!"

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This is the end of the court meeting. What everyone didn't expect was that the military boss actually collapsed without warning in this meeting!

And the old prime minister, who was considered to have almost finished his political career, suddenly became alive again! He also took such a great power to control the military department!

As for General Hughes... no one cares about him anymore.

Politics is so cruel! Although he used to be the Minister of Military Affairs, before today's meeting, he was the star among the crowd, and everyone came to fawn on him and say hello to him. But now...he left lonely alone, but others refused to even look at him again...

As soon as the old Robeschell walked out of the hall, he was surrounded by several colleagues. He said a few words of congratulations, and the old man responded one by one in a tepid manner.  After everyone dispersed, I saw the Minister of Finance who looked a little lonely.

"Munez, my friend, what's the matter with you?"

The Minister of Exchequer sighed: "It's nothing, it's just that I have been arguing with that old guy Hughes for so many years, and suddenly seeing his end like this, I feel a little empty in my heart. "

Robeschell also sighed suddenly, and said in a low voice: "My friend, you don't need to be emotional.   Don't you understand at your age? This is politics!"

"It's just that I didn't expect that today was originally to discuss the north..."

The old prime minister suddenly sneered, pulled the finance minister aside, walked all the way, and whispered all the way: "I have expected it since today's meeting is halfway through.   Today's statement about the north is false. His Highness's purpose is actually to make use of it. . However, I did not expect that our young Highness would be so aggressive. Hehe..."

He shook his head helplessly.

The Minister of Finance suddenly smiled: "I don't want to congratulate you.  Because I know that your position is probably uncomfortable... Acting for the affairs of the military department, hmph, this is a furnace.  "

On Robeschell's old face, the wrinkles seemed to be tightly packed together like dried orange peels...

Suddenly, he saw Du Wei who was the last one coming out of the hall. The old man's eyes lit up, he let go of the Minister of Finance's hand, and walked over: "Duke Tulip. "

Du Wei looked up and saw this unpredictable old guy, and hurriedly saluted: "Master Prime Minister. "

"Duke Tulip, I'm hosting a banquet at home tonight, and I want to invite you to participate. I wonder if you have time to come and enjoy it?"

Well?

Du Wei narrowed his eyes and took a look at the old guy...

This old man is so old that he can almost be blown down by a gust of wind, but judging by his performance today, people dare not underestimate him!

"Of course! If the Prime Minister invites you, how dare I not go?" Du Wei laughed.

The two smiled at each other, as if they could see a hint of deep meaning in each other's eyes.

And the Minister of Finance next to him was about to leave, but was stopped by the old prime minister: "Munez, please also honor me tonight. "

The Minister of Finance was about to speak, but the last person to come out of the hall was Camisiro, the commander of the Imperial Security Department.  This young man, who was deeply trusted by Prince Chen, immediately saluted the three big bosses as soon as he came out, and then said with a smile: "Master Prime Minister, thank you for recommending in front of His Highness today..."

Rob Schell smiled slightly: "Your Majesty Camisiro, you are being polite. Even if I don't recommend you, I will definitely promote you based on the regent's trust in you. "

After a pause, the old prime minister smiled again: "You and I are about to go to the command headquarters together. I am old, and I can only make up my mind about many things. The specific things will have to be done by you young people. Lord Camisiro, please come to my mansion for dinner tonight.  I have already told Duke Tulip..."

Camisiro smiled slightly, and took a look at Du Wei: "Oh, not to mention the invitation from the Prime Minister, of course I dare not refuse.   Besides, Grand Duke Tulip has gone, so why should I not go?"

Du Wei understood in his heart. It was just a complete transaction just now.

Although it is said that the old prime minister is temporarily acting as a military affairs officer, in fact... I am afraid that this Camisiro is the real protagonist!

The Regent gave Robeschell a signal "You are still useful, I will not abolish you now. "

Rob Schell immediately reciprocated. He had known for a long time that the regent wanted to put his own people in the military affairs, especially this Camisiro, who was the candidate in the regent's heart. So, without waiting for the regent to say it himself, he simply made a favor.

Politics...politics...

Du Wei smiled, but sighed in his heart.

As for the lonely and old back of General Hughes... who will remember?

(It’s 10,000 words again, and I’m asking for a monthly ticket.  For the sake of my efforts to update it, everyone, please don’t be stingy with the monthly ticket in your hand~)

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