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Chapter 255 "State Matters Are More Important"
When Du Wei sat in the governor's mansion in Nuling Province, he once again met with Bohan. This time, the meeting between the two was undoubtedly much more pleasant than the last.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Du-Wei once again expressed his gratitude to Bohan for sending reinforcements last time. Praising Bohan's righteous act, Du-Wei also expressed his willingness to pay for the bereavement of all the fallen soldiers … …
After the pleasantries, Du Wei picked up the cup of honey tea in front of him and gently took a sip before smiling: "Respected Governor Bohan. My advisor, Philip, told me that you have some special requests for the cooperation plan I proposed? "
When Du Wei said this, his brow was wrinkled. His heart was faintly dissatisfied.
He thought the conditions he offered were already very generous. Although it's because of the small population in his territory, he had no choice but to recruit soldiers from Bohan's territory. However, he also proposed some compensation plans. For example, due to legal reasons, Bohan can't directly mobilize financial resources to support the army. In order to not give the Northwestern Army a chance to obstruct him, all the conscripted troops will be recruited under the name of the Tulip family's private army. The conscripted troops will be divided equally between Bohan and Du Wei. At the same time, Du Wei will also be responsible for the military expenses (including Bohan's troops).
Such conditions are completely equivalent to using Du Wei's money to support Bohan's army. It's just using the population of Bohan's territory.
Is he still not satisfied? What else does he want?
Du Wei believes that Bohan will definitely be attracted by this proposal. Because compared to himself, Bohan who lives under the Northwestern Army's vanguard is more urgent to strengthen his army to protect himself.
"I think the conditions I offered are enough to express the sincerity of the Tulip Family." Du-Wei carefully grasped his tone: "Dear Governor Bohan, please accept my offer. Your people, your soldiers, and I'll spend money to support these troops. I'll provide for the military expenses and equipment … I'm afraid that you won't find such conditions in the entire continent. "
"But you also want to summon my people in my territory." Bohan bluntly replied.
"No, it should be 'citizen of the Empire'," Du Wei said calmly. "If I recall correctly, you are a governor of the Empire, not a liege."
"That's why I have to be responsible for the people under my jurisdiction." Bohan calmly picked up his teacup.
Du Wei sighed.
Bohan's request was indeed a bit … … ….
His conditions put Du Wei in a difficult position.
Bohan asked Du Wei to provide him with some extra help: an excellent cavalry general to help him train the new recruits … At the same time, he also needs Du Wei to provide him with "magic assistance".
Magic assistance? What a nice way to put it! It was to ask Du Wei for a magician!
"The issue of cavalry commander is not difficult." Du Wei said: "Once the plan is carried out, I'm going to build a permanent military fortress in the border area between our two provinces. It will be used for special training. Although I don't have many talents who are good at cavalry, but General Longbottom's name is well known throughout the Northwest … Although I can't lend you this 250 general, I can allow your troops to use this military fortress. In this future military fortress, you can all receive General Longbottom's training. "
Bohan thought for a moment, then nodded: "I agree, this proposal is feasible. But how do you solve the problem of magic assistance? "
Du Wei touched his nose and smiled wryly: "Governor Bohan … … Although I'm a magician, but please understand that I can't personally come to Nuling Province to help you."
"But according to my intelligence, you have at least thirty magicians under your command." Bohan lightly said.
"Most of them are magic apprentices, they don't have real fighting ability." Du Wei shook his head, then he smiled slyly: "And … … They belong to the Magic Academy. After their internship in the Northwest, they will return to the capital to continue their studies. Even if I agree, I'm afraid the Regent and the Magic Academy won't allow these students to stay in the Northwest forever."
"Duke." Bohan stood up and deliberately looked at the closed door: "There's only the two of us here, so I don't think there's a need to say these empty words. To tell you the truth, based on my understanding of your character, I believe … these 28 students will definitely not return to the Imperial Capital. You won't let them go, right? "
"It's twenty-six." Du Wei's face flashed a trace of sadness: "In the battle of Anglia City, I lost two excellent students."
"Yes … … But you won't let these twenty-six people go back." Bohan slowly said: "And, in addition to these twenty-six students, I know you have several excellent magicians under your command … … For example, the eighth level mage Vivian."
Du Wei's eyes suddenly flashed a trace of light: "Governor Bohan, do you think I will agree to send my future wife to a place six hundred miles away from me?"
"… … Wife?" Bohan slightly froze, then he frowned.
Damn it! Didn't the intelligence say that the Duke of the Tulip Family is going to have a marriage alliance with the Lister Family? How did that female magician become his wife?
"Then … … What about the teachers in charge of the students? They are two decent intermediate gray cloaked mages. "Bohan immediately gave up on asking for Vivian's name. He also understood that since Du Wei even said the word "wife", it was better for him to give up on this idea as soon as possible.
No man would be willing to send his wife to someone else to fight for her life.
Du Wei smiled: "Governor Bohan … … You probably don't know the identity of the two teachers in charge, right? They are the disciples of Master Alley from the Magician's Guild … … Not only are they the real magicians of the Magician's Guild, but they are also the teachers of the Magic Academy! Under no circumstances would the Magic Academy be willing to give up two excellent magicians! "
This time he's telling the truth.
Du Wei has already decided to keep this group of students in the Northwest. But as for Alley's two disciples, he really didn't think about it. These two still need to return to the academy to continue teaching students.
"Why not ask for help from the capital?"
Du Wei bluntly asked his question.
In his view, Governor Bohan is in charge of the Northwest. In order to resist the Northwestern Army, he had to ask for help from the capital and report it to Prince Son. Such an important matter, in order to stabilize the situation in the Northwest and resist the Northwestern Army … … Asking Prince Son to send a few court magicians is something the smart Prince Son wouldn't refuse.
Bohan bitterly smiled. His expression was a little tired as he sighed softly. This time, he stood up and walked to the window. He said softly, "Your Excellency Duke, you … don't seem to know much about my background."
After a pause, he whispered: "When I came to the Northwest from the South … … The one who recommended me was the already deceased Crown Prince Aven. From a political standpoint … … I, hehe … … should be counted as part of the Crown Prince's faction. Now that Prince Son is the Regent, he didn't remove me from the Northwest or directly take me back. Instead, he allowed me to continue to command the military and political power here. This is already very wise of him! If I ask for more magicians … … Will he give it to me? "
No!
Although Du Wei didn't say it out loud, he already knew the answer in his heart!
Indeed, even if Prince Son is a smart person, he's still magnanimous enough. But when faced with the remnants of the Crown Prince's faction, for the sake of the overall situation, not removing Bohan's position is already considered magnanimous. Giving him more magicians … … That's absolutely impossible!
"And … … Even if Prince Son does send a magician." Bohan gently smiled: "I'm afraid the person he sends will shoulder the heavy responsibility of 'monitoring' me! At that time, how am I supposed to do anything?! As for those court magicians, I don't even need to think about them. As for the Magician's Guild, I have nothing to do with them. "
Speaking up to here, Bohan suddenly gave a deep bow to Du Wei. His eyes couldn't hide the tiredness: "Du Wei … …"
He actually abandoned the official title and directly called Du Wei by his name. This actually made Du Wei's heart move.
"Du Wei … …" Bohan slowly said: "I've been in the Northwest for many years … … In my heart, although I was recommended by the Crown Prince, I've never considered myself as part of any faction. I, Bohan, am a person of the Roland Empire, an official of the empire. If I liked politics, I wouldn't have come to this barren place! Back then, I had plenty of ways to stay in the prosperous capital! But … … If the chaos in the Northwest isn't dealt with, it will one day become a great threat to the empire! All these years, I've painstakingly managed to clamp down on the Northwest Army step by step. But the real progress hasn't been much. I'm getting older day by day … … The Northwest is bound to fall into chaos. I … … It's not that I don't understand, it's just that I'm powerless! "
Speaking up to here, Bohan's face was full of sincerity: "I know, when you first came to the Northwest, I set a trap for you … … You most likely resented me. I, Bohan, can apologize to you right here. When you first came to the Northwest, I was naturally dissatisfied. I always felt that the capital was preparing to reduce my power. Plus, seeing how young Du Wei is, my heart was full of resentment. I thought that with your age, what could you possibly do in the Northwest? That's why I did those … … Hehe, actions. "
Pausing for a moment, Bohan sighed: "Over the past year, I've seen your every move in the Northwest and the rise of the Desa Province under your governance. Only then can I be considered convinced of your ability. I thought about it again and again. Although you and I were estranged in the Northwest, but after all, we have the same goal. If we continue to fight like this, it would be meaningless. So I decided … … "
Here, Governor Bohan came in front of Du Wei and bowed deeply: "Duke, national affairs are the most important!"
Looking at the old Governor Bohan, Du Wei's heart trembled. Suddenly standing up, he gave the old man a deep look: "Five people. Can't have more … … Also, they will be rotated every three months. In addition … … I'll think of a way to find you a real magician. Governor … … national affairs are the most important! "
Only then did Bohan let out a sigh of relief. Suddenly, he smiled, but this smile was full of dignity.
"Du Wei … … You and I have only known each other for a short time … … Let's speak the truth. Even if we can flatten the Northwest in the future! Once the situation in the Northwest stabilizes, I'm afraid I will be removed from my post. I know in my heart that although Prince Son is wise … … But politics is politics! The reason he still uses me now is because the Northwest needs me. When the day comes when I'm no longer needed … … Then my position as governor will come to an end! In any case, I'm not young anymore. In the future, the Northwest will be in your hands! "
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When Du Wei came out from Governor Bohan's study room, Bohan personally escorted Du Wei out of the governor's mansion. Du Wei didn't stay any longer and immediately set off on his return journey.
Inside the carriage, Philip listened to Du Wei's conversation with Bohan and couldn't help but be moved: "My Lord … … You really agreed to his request?!"
Du Wei nodded, then he suddenly smiled: "Otherwise, we would have agreed to give it to him … … And we also agreed to give him the newly developed gunpowder jars that we used to show off our might in Anglia City. He said he is willing to pay for them."
Philip frowned for a long time before finally saying with a wry smile: "You … … Aren't you being a little too generous?"
After saying this, even Du Wei couldn't help but laugh.
Speaking of which, this really isn't my style at all!
When doing things, I've always been pulling the feather off a goose. I'll only take advantage of others and never suffer a loss. But this time, it can be considered as a tearful gift. Not only did he give it to the other party, but he also provided the gunpowder.
Of course … … The formula for the gunpowder will never be handed over. He can provide the product, but not the technology! This is something Du Wei grasped very accurately.
"I'm helping him … … Because he is indeed a good official." Du Wei sighed: "At least he's not the kind of noble who only knows how to plan for himself … … Hmm. He's a capable guy. Too bad … … National affairs are more important! "
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