Chapter 268

AI Lu suddenly looked up at Du Wei and said, "I... I have one thing. What are you from? Just now, you actually recited the magic spell of the big snow mountain... These things can't be counterfeited by outsiders! How did you learn that? "

Dewey laughed: "there are so many things about me that you don't know! In the future, you will help me with my work. Hum... That White River sorrow can be your teacher and teach you witchcraft. Can't I teach you witchcraft? You're a wizard in Daxueshan. Is that great? If you want to learn, I'll teach you everything slowly in the future. "

But he thought to himself: the book of witchcraft was left by Gulan Xiu. Although Bai He Chou was very powerful, he was also a disciple of Gulan Xiu. Compared with Bai He Chou, Gulan Xiu would certainly be able to do the same. However, qualifications vary from person to person. The sorrow of Baihe is better than that of LAN. The apprentice defeated the teacher. But the methods of witchcraft should be the same.

Seeing the shock on AILU's face, Dewey didn't say anything. He dipped water in the bucket of the cell with a smile and drew a symbol on the table. It is a symbol of magic array in the magic of Daxueshan.

AILU looked even more surprised.

Du Wei laughs and thinks that this little girl's brain is too simple for her to compete with my lovely little Vivian. Leaving her here alone, I'm afraid she can't think of it and committed suicide. Well, it has nothing to do with me whether she will die or not, but... If such a pretty girl dies, I always feel guilty.

Thinking of this, he walked out of the door. The bodyguard was called in and ordered to bring two of the female "prey" rescued from lugao. He thought of the beautiful girl named "hanyue" in his mind and called her name casually.

In a short time, hanyue and the other two girls were brought over.

After a few days of cultivation, the haggard face of these beautiful girls has already faded, and after they are dressed up, their charm is undoubtedly revealed. And the girl named hanyue. It is more like standing out from the crowd in general, the unique vulgar appearance and temperament, still protruding.

Now that AILU has done herself such a big favor, Dewey won't let her continue to live in the cell. He asked someone to clean up a room in the castle floor and let AILU live in. He said to several girls in hanyue, "you'll train as usual, this man. I'll leave it to you. This girl's brain is a little stupid. I'm afraid she will commit suicide if she can't think of it. You'll watch her for me. If she dies... You don't have to live. Do you understand? "

Several girls timidly agreed, Du Wei looked at a sad face of AI Lu. Sighed tone, walked past, back to contain month etc., pinched AI Lu's chin. Staring at her eyes, he showed his shameless and charming eyes, and said in a low voice, "if you listen to me, you can't die, understand?"

After seeing the Qingming in AI Lu's eyes gradually lost and the general answer in her mouth. Dewey was relieved and left alone.

The rest of the girls in the room still look frightened. It's hanyue, the most courageous. Carefully walked to AI Lu's side, slowly squatted down, soft voice way: "you... How are you?"

AI Lu looked up in a daze, but saw a girl whose face was more than half as beautiful as herself. She was stunned at first, and then worried. Her brow wrinkled again: "you... Who are you... Don't care about me. Just leave me alone. "

Han Yue pondered for a moment. But slowly sat beside AI Lu. He reached for AI Lu and said in a soft voice, "well. I know... You must be afraid of the Duke, aren't you? In fact, you don't have to be afraid. Although the Duke looks terrible, he is good to us all

Seeing that AILU didn't speak, hanyue's voice was even softer, and he said in a low voice: "actually... I heard that the Duke is very kind-hearted. In the northwest, everyone is praising his land. It's just that we'll do whatever he tells us, and the Duke will never scold you, will he

"Well... I'll do what he says... Is that right?" she murmured to herself

After making such a fuss for Dewey in the evening, in the later negotiation, this hamuye's attitude towards Dewey was really excellent, his words were extremely cautious, and he followed the etiquette. After that, though some of the conditions offered to Duwei would argue, his tone was much softer. And often as long as Du Wei slightly show a little tough, hamuye will have to loosen his voice.

In this way, the strong and the weak make decisions, and the negotiation is also very smooth. Except for the horses, cattle and sheep we talked about earlier. As for how to write the national document, hamuye also gave in as much as possible, and finally even signed the "peace" document.

Dewey was greatly relieved, but he also had some reverie: if I had known that pretending to be a wizard would have so many advantages, I might as well have asked the lion for more horses. However, this idea also turned away, and he knew that if he did too much, the other side would still doubt it.

Fortunately, there is no telephone 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 the wizard of Daxueshan. Unless the other party goes to Daxueshan to verify in person, they will not be able to find out.

On the last day of the negotiation, after the two sides finally signed the contract, the grassland people took the initiative to make peace, and at the same time, they were willing to compensate the war horses, cattle and sheep of the Loran Empire, plus some odds and ends. In addition, the two sides signed a friendly agreement, promising never to invade each other's borders, and friendship will last forever.

Of course, the last sentence was ignored by Dewey himself. Friendship and non aggression are all bullshit. Once both sides are ready to fight, any peace treaty is just a scrap of paper.

Duvi and the count of villa signed the letters of state with their principal and Deputy envoys respectively. Originally, villa refused to sign, but he argued that he only assisted duvi. However, after seeing that the negotiations were successful and the results were not satisfactory, they were not afraid of anything and agreed to sign their names. It was strange in my heart. How come in the last few days, this hamuye seems to be afraid of Duwei and endures the means of our little Duke. It's really amazing.

This national document, after initialed by both sides, can't take effect directly. We have to send someone to send it to the imperial capital to show it to Prince Chen and wait for the regent to sign it. To take effect. Before that, this hamuya will have to live here for a few more days.

However, hamuye seemed to be really afraid of the tents Duwei gave him to live in. On that day, when AI Lu and Duwei pretended to be witches, they deliberately warned him not to interfere in the search for pets in the snow mountain and not to annoy the tulip Duke. Hamuye speculates that if he continues to live in Roland and wait for the national credentials, it will take him more than ten days to travel. Maybe even longer. The Duke of tulip is rather eccentric. If he stays here, he will be offended by his words, which will damage the important affairs of the witches on the snow mountain. So he offered to go to the imperial capital with the count of villa. Count villa agreed without much thought.

Duwei sent the two away, and wrote a letter for villa to take back the prince. The letter explained the matter about the abolition of the 20000 cavalry on the grassland. As soon as they left, even if the negotiation was over, Dewey was finally at leisure.

Then the following people reported that they had received the news that the soldiers originally stationed in the northwest army's outpost on the northwest corridor had been evacuated one after another. Dewey listened and fell into a deep meditation.

To be honest, how can we effectively control this corridor. He hasn't thought about it yet. Before the northwest army, they had a secret song with the prairie people. That whistle was just a memorial archway for bitches and deaf ears. Now that we are going back to the northwest corridor, how to effectively control it and prevent grassland people from sneaking in is the top priority.

Thinking about it, Dewey didn't have a good idea. It is impossible to build a city in that place. There is no water. How many people have to send water to the rear, the cost is really unbearable.

Originally, Dewey had his thoughts. I want to dig underground water. But this world, after all, is different from the previous life. The limit of digging groundwater in this world is nothing more than ordinary wells. As Du Wei knew in his previous life, using science and technology, he could reach hundreds of meters or even deeper underground at will to get water. In this world, it is absolutely impossible.

Du Wei was also ruthless in his heart, otherwise, he would have made a lot of gunpowder and collapsed both sides of the northwest corridor Canyon! Seal up the whole northwest corridor!

But this idea was immediately denied by himself. The northwest corridor is the only way to grassland. It's also the only way for the business groups and aristocratic families in all parts of the Loran Empire to do business with grassland people and trade cattle, sheep, horses and livestock! If you dare to risk the world and do this kind of thing, I'm afraid that the business groups and countless aristocratic families all over the world will hate you. Moreover, our territory is located in the frontier, with backward agriculture and barren land. The largest revenue from finance depends on commercial tax. If the trade route is cut off, and there will be no border trade in the future, how many years can we survive on our own? Dewey is not willing to cut off his own fortune.

So... Get a water pipe to the northwest corridor? The thought flashed, and Dewey himself laughed first.

easier said than done! Loulan lake is the largest water source, but Loulan lake is far away from the northwest corridor! You want a pipe? The world's smelting technology and metal making are not of this level.

How on earth can we keep the gate of Northwest corridor well

Damn lugao, he must be waiting to see my joke.

There is no good strategy for the moment. With a stroke of his pen, Dewey dispatched hundreds of people to the northwest corridor and stationed them in several outposts left by the northwest army. For the time being, it's better to follow the previous pattern. It is impossible for hundreds of people to guard such a wide corridor, which can only serve as a warning. Just tell them to be on more alert and light the beacon fire as soon as something happens. Apart from that, Dewey has no good idea for the time being.

The next month flew by. News came from the imperial capital that the Regent had signed the letter of state to bring hamuye back to the grassland. This military friction between the two sides has come to an end. Du Wei hears this news, in the heart relaxed a tone: Chen prince finally agreed to oneself to abrogate 20 thousand cavalry affairs on the prairie.

That hamuya is interesting. After getting the National Certificate, he went back to the grassland. Actually did not pass Loulan City, but deliberately detour, also do not meet Duwei, directly back to the grassland. Du Wei knew that hamuya was afraid of something and didn't point it out. Some of his subordinates were annoyed at the rudeness of the grassland emissary, and Du Wei passed away with a smile.

The count of villa came to the northwest again, this time with a secret letter. The letter was sealed with fire paint, and Duwei held it in his hand. He could feel the fluctuation of magic prohibition on it. At night a person opens in the room to see, is exactly Chen Prince's autograph.

At the beginning of the letter, Dewey praised him for his excellent work. That is to say, it has saved the face of the Empire and gained practical benefits. He also mentioned that Dewey led his family's private army to fight against the grassland people in giliat city this time and said a few words of comfort and encouragement. At the same time, he also vaguely said that although the nominal achievements were taken away by the northwest army, his Regent would not forget the credit of duvidi. The Empire and Dewey split the compensation they demanded from the grassland people. In name, it is praising Du Wei for his meritorious service in the negotiation. In fact, it is praising Du Wei for his war achievements and compensating him for his loss this time.

Dewey sees this. Heart satisfaction: it seems that the prince Chen is really on his way!

I'm in a good mood to see this. But when I saw the back, I frowned.

About the abolition of 20000 cavalry on the grassland, Prince Chen said. The central government of the imperial capital has long had this idea. Now the military headquarters has unified their opinions and is willing to withdraw, but they do not agree to give the 20000 people to Duwei. Although naduvi nominally stationed the army in her own territory according to the method proposed by Mrs. Liszt, and also put it in the name of imperial official land, the leaders of the Imperial military still can't accept the way of demoting the army into private army in terms of self-esteem. Prince Chen has just ascended the throne. He also said that he didn't want to be too rigid with the military headquarters. After bargaining, he agreed to give two cavalry regiments to Duwei... That is

Six thousand?

Dewey's nose curled when he saw this.

What's the meaning of the military bigwig? It's clear that the little Regent is not willing to give the military power to himself! He was sandwiched between the prairie people and the northwest army, and his troops were weak. If he could have a complete Cavalry Division with 20000 troops, he would have a good command of the troops. At least it's a deterrent to the enemy.

If there were only a few thousand people... Who would care?

Fortunately. Prince Chen probably also understood that Du Wei would be dissatisfied, so he said compensatively: these 6000 people. Not according to the establishment, but 20000 people lined up, with Du Wei pick six thousand!

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

Du Wei was a little dissatisfied at first, but then he was relieved: these 20000 people, in fact, were very important to the imperial capital. It's just that it was too expensive to live on the grassland before. If you withdraw... These 20000 people are rare elite soldiers! After all, it's the iron horse on the grassland!

Prince Chen is not a fool. How can he easily give such a powerful soldier to himself. His previous thoughts really belittled the Regent.

"Six thousand is six thousand." Du Wei sighed and thought that he already had 3000 cavalry in his hand. In addition to the 6000 cavalry, when the Liszt family moved to the northwest, there were more than 2000 white feather knights to join, and there were more than 10000 people. If he wanted to recruit some more, he would be able to make up 20000 people. It's just that the combat effectiveness can't compare with a complete grassland cavalry division.

After reading the secret letter, Dewey put it on the candle and burned it.

After that, the count of villa, who had just washed away the dust, was invited to talk.

"When I set out, the order of the military headquarters had been issued quickly, and the cavalry division on the grassland would be mobilized in a few days. At that time, the military's order is to let these 20000 people come to Loulan city first. Specifically, his Highness has already told the Duke in his letter, so I don't have to repeat it. " The count of villa, dressed in gorgeous clothes, looks much better than when he came to the last negotiation. Obviously, the burden of negotiation has gone, and the whole person is much more relaxed.

Dewey nodded: "what's the situation in the imperial capital now?"

"It's interesting to say." Villa said with a smile: "the two factions of the main battle and the main peace are not quarreling very much. After all, once the national document is signed, even if there is a final conclusion, there is no quarrel. However, it seems that the temple is not very stable recently. I have heard some rumors in the market... It seems that I have some complaints about your actions in the northwest

"Oh?" Dewey frowned.

I'm in my current position. There seems to be no positive offense against the temple, right?

Villa said with a smile: "after the last battle of giliat, did you order that all the captured grassland people be tied to the pillars and dragged to march around? Later, all the prisoners died, and there was no life left. It's this thing that makes the temple disapprove of your practice. In particular, her Royal Highness the saint... Hehe, she criticized your cruelty in public and said that it was such a practice. It's not in line with the mercy of the goddess of light... Hehe. "

Dewey nodded: "Saint... Well, what does the temple say?"

"As for the temple, it vaguely supported the saint's words, but it didn't make a public statement. It's only at this time, if you keep silent, you will acquiesce to the argument of the saint. "

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

"Go ahead, uncle villa." Dewey laughed: "did you forget? In private, don't call me a duke

"Well." The count of villa nodded: "I heard that the original purpose of the temple was to set up a religious site in your capital. But it seems that you don't support it very much... Even heard about your secret obstruction... "

Dewey immediately complained: "where is it!! The temple is sent. Although my new town has just been established, it is increasingly prosperous. The price of land is expensive. He doesn't want to buy the temple himself, but it's none of my business! "

Villa laughed awkwardly and looked at Duwei: "throughout the Empire... Dare to let the temple pay for the land to set up a religious center. The Duke is the first one

Religious institutions throughout the Empire. According to convention, how could local local officials or noble lords dare to ask the temple to pay for the land themselves? A listen to the temple to set up religious, of course, are free to give the best lot of land.

Du Wei said faintly: "I'm not a believer in the temple. I won't do anything about donation. Is that why the temple hates me? Besides... In the Empire. I'm not the only non religious nobleman. "

Villa chuckled: "well, it's just one of them. Your Highness's embarrassment is mostly for the sake of the late prince. However, there is no need to worry about this matter. Attacking you is attacking the Regent, which involves the affairs of the late prince. The Regent is sure to protect you. This is a political position. It will never waver. "

Dewey knows. Nodding and smiling: "but the Regent has been very tolerant of this saint. It's the woman who's always provoking herself... Alas. I don't think the saint's brain will work well

Villa laughed, then lowered his voice and said: "well, I heard your highness say... He said: if you want to hit a mouse, the most frightening thing is that the mouse will shrink into the hole and have nowhere to start. As long as the mouse can show a tail and hold it, it's easy to do. Temple and we have always been seemingly inseparable, although the coup was supported on the day of Prince Chen, but Prince Chen also paid an unclear price! So we don't have to accept the love of the temple. In the future, we will continue to fight. However, the temple has always been cautious and prudent. It's not easy to start... Leave this stupid woman, even if this mouse's tail is grabbed by us! Even if the temple is more cautious, as long as this woman keeps making trouble, there will always be some trouble. At that time, there will be an excuse to blame the temple! But the temple itself should show mercy and try to protect the saint... Hum... "

What he said is a disclosure, which makes Du Wei's heart move... This old fox has always been wise to protect himself. When he encounters these key problems, he always laughs. How can he be so sincere with himself today? Actually dare to say that the saint is a "stupid woman" in front of him, and mention the temple without any respect. In and out of words, he thinks that Dewey is the most intimate person of his own.

Du Wei was puzzled, so he looked at the count of villa. The count of villa had a dry smile on his face, then coughed and said: "in fact, this time I'm here, besides sending a letter to his Highness The Regent, his Highness has another order for me. It's just that. It's a private matter, but it's not good to come to you in a big way. I can only be sent here. "

"Oh?" There was a movement in Dewey's mind.

Count villa's smile grew more cordial: "Dewey, you have reached the age of fifteen. According to our Roland custom, you are an adult. All noble circle, over 15 adult men, are immediately married. Even if they don't get married immediately, they all have an engagement. But you are now, red and purple, hot, emperor do not know how many rich families are staring at you. If it wasn't for the bitter cold in the northwest, some people could not wait to send their daughter here! Ha ha... It's a pity that I don't have a daughter. Otherwise, I will propose to you. "

Duwei, with a smile, faintly felt something bad.

"The Regent seems to you to be very good, very flattering. I think we are in the history of Roland. There is no such king or minister. He asked me to ask you... Well, his royal highness Chen has a 15-year-old sister, who is the daughter of his majesty Augustine VI, among all the princesses and princesses. He has the best relationship with Prince Chen. This princess is also very famous in the imperial capital. She is beautiful and moving. Some people put her on a par with Miss angel of the Liszt family. Although I have never met Miss angel, I have seen this princess. She is indeed the daughter of the royal family, no matter in appearance or demeanor. It's all the best choice... So, your highness Chen sent me to the northwest, and another thing is your marriage! "

Dewey was not happy in his heart, but he said with a smile: "well... It seems that uncle villa has come to propose to me."

"It's not a formal proposal." Villa said with a smile: "Your Highness Chen told me face to face. This kind of thing, always want both sides to be willing. Moreover, although everyone in the Empire married the royal family, his highness Chen said that. You don't think Dewey is that kind of power. Not necessarily. So I just came to see what you mean. But, your highness, I mean. Anyway, the grassland people have settled down for the time being. There won't be any big things in the short term. It's almost the end of the year. Please go back to the imperial capital at the end of the year. If you don't attend the banquet ceremony at the end of the year, I'm afraid you will lose a lot of color. You just arrived in the Northwest last year, and your highness Chen didn't dare to call you. This year the situation is different. You have done a great career in the northwest, and just returned to the imperial capital to enjoy the scenery and scenery. If we can make things better for both of you, I think villa will make a great contribution

Du Wei was stunned... What is this? A blind date? However... This Chen Prince didn't give marriage directly and rudely. Instead, he let himself go on a blind date more gently. It's already very enlightened. It's just that... I don't even want to marry a woman of Liszt family... Do I want to marry a Royal Princess back? If you have such a chess piece sent by Prince Chen, you can sleep by your side every day... Hum, how can you promise such a thing“ Well, that's what happened. At the end of the year, you have to go back to the imperial capital anyway. His highness Chen's transfer order will be sent through official channels. " Count villa said with a smile: "this princess is beautiful and charming. She is the dream lover of countless talents in the imperial capital. Dewey, you are blessed this time." After a pause, without waiting for duvet to speak, villa said something again, but duvet was speechless“ The Regent said that if... Everything goes according to his wish, if you marry his sister, then you Dewey will be a collateral of the royal family! Although before... Um, before... It was impossible for the Rowling family to be demoted and reunited, if you become a collateral of the royal family, then your father and brother will naturally have a royal relationship. In this way, according to the laws of our Roland Empire, the royal family has immunity, although the previous laws, Raymond and your brother Gabriel, You can't be employed all your life, but if you become a royal family... It's different! With the name of the Royal collateral system, your brother Gabriel will become an official, and there will be no more obstacles! " This makes duvet's eyebrows stand up! What a prince! What a regent! Good calculation! Hey, hey, you really take my biggest weakness, Dewey, for granted!! Du Wei was in a dilemma when he heard a burst of laughter coming from outside! The sound of the sound from the whole Duchess castle, the sound is floating, with a faint sense of pride“ Ha ha ha ha ha... "The sound is so loud that it makes people feel harsh across the doors and windows. Dewey's face moved as soon as he heard it. The old man with the green hat finally came out of the cellar?! Alas, this teacher, you can go out of the gate. There's no need to laugh so frighteningly. Looking at Villa, Dewey said with a smile, "Oh, don't worry. This is one of my predecessors, a magician. It's just a little weird. Uncle villa, please take a seat. I'll be right there Finish saying, Du Wei leaves to go out, can just walk to the stair mouth, see the following own bodyguard elder smoke rushed up in a hurry, a face of panic“ adult! My Lord““ What's the matter? " Lao Yan was sweating and cried, "this... The old magician who lived in the cellar has come out." Dewey curled his lips. "I see... The old man laughs so loud. I'm not deaf."“ No... no! " Lao Yan said with a bitter smile: "big things are not good! Just now the old magician came out, but he happened to meet Mrs. Liszt! As a result, the Marquis only looked at the old magician. She didn't know why. She screamed on the spot and fainted! The white knights around the Marquis have surrounded the old magician as if she had suffered some damage. I'm afraid they are fighting now! " Dewey's surprise was a big one! Green hat's fighting with the listers?! See... Hell!