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GOR Chapter 352 Back View Far Away
One month later.
In just one short month, the Rollin Family's private army was re-established. A large number of veterans returned to the army, and many loyal retainers such as Knight of the Rollin Family also returned to the army. After hearing the summons, they all donned their armor and rushed to report to the army from all over the Rollin Plains.
The originally abandoned barracks were once again filled with vitality as the energetic soldiers trained with all their might. Everything went smoothly. Following that, the Empire's appointed local officials and local garrison troops began to withdraw from the Rollin Plains.
Just like before, the Rollin Plains had almost become an independent small kingdom, a "Rollin Kingdom".
Du Wei obviously underestimated the fanaticism and devotion of the Rollin Family to tradition. He also underestimated the appeal of the glorious name "Rollin". Very quickly, the fifty thousand private soldiers were all filled up. However, the streets outside the registration points in the various cities and towns were still filled with people.
At this time, Du Wei simply made a decision. Although the agreement with Prince Son was 50,000 troops, Du Wei wasn't an honest guy. With a wave of his pen, he ordered the recruitment of another 20,000 reserve troops …. Well, reserve troops, shouldn't be considered a regular army.
Old Raymond was bedridden and couldn't manage the affairs. And little brother Gabriel was still young. In this one month, Du Wei shouldered the responsibility of the Rollin Family's patriarch.
After the withdrawal of the Empire's local officials, the local governments were replaced by a large number of Rollin Family members. After being pardoned, these Rollin Family members were naturally grateful to Du Wei. Every day, Du-Wei spent a lot of time reviewing documents. Of course, he didn't forget about his younger brother. No matter how unwilling Gabriel was, Du-Wei would always force him to stay by his side when he was dealing with official business.
While Du Wei was reading documents in his study, Gabriel was reading them from the side. There were even some documents that Du Wei didn't read himself, instead, he asked Gabriel to read them to him. Du Wei's intention was very clear. Although it was the nature of young people to be playful, Du Wei still taught his younger brother many times: You are the future count, and the family's situation is special now. You don't have time to enjoy your innocent and carefree youth! You must grow up and mature as soon as possible! You need to familiarize yourself with these things in a short period of time …
Looking at his younger brother's immature face, Du Wei's heart softened, but he still hardened his heart to teach this kid.
"Gabriel, don't blame me … because I'll be leaving Rollin Plains soon! The burden here will be on your shoulders in the future! "
In fact, even the peddlers and coachmen on the Rowling Plains knew that even though the heir to the Count in name was Young Master Gabriel, and even though the one who signed all the official documents was Young Master Gabriel, he was still the Count's heir. But in Rollin Castle, the person who made all the decisions was the Duke of the Tulip Family!
In any case, the Duke of the Tulip Family, Master Du Wei, was also a member of the Rowling family.
And when the people of Rollin addressed Du Wei, they rarely used the name "Duke of the Tulip Family". Most people were used to calling the two in the castle "Young Master" and "Young Master" to appear affectionate.
On this day, after the last appointment document was signed, the transfer of military and political power in the Rollin Plains had finally come to an end. Before the coup, the 160 Rollin clansmen had been appointed as local officials in the Rollin Plains. Apart from a dozen people who were seriously ill or old, the rest of the officials had been restored to their positions. As for the army, after gathering a large number of old subordinates, regardless of whether it was the senior or junior officers, Du Wei did not have to worry too much.
Du Wei was very familiar with these troops, far more so than Gabriel … …
Speaking of which, this was somewhat disgraceful. After all, Du Wei had once organized a "football league" in the army. Because of this, during the year when Du Wei was in the Rollin Plains, his relationship with these officers was very good.
The last appointment was the family guard captain. Old Alpha had already followed him to the Northwest, so the position of the family guard captain was currently vacant. Du Wei deliberated for a long time about this candidate. In the end, Gabriel proposed a candidate.
"Tu." Gabriel said to his brother: "Although this guy is somewhat boring, he is also an old clansman whom father trusts. Moreover, he has been following me for the past two to three years. He is very meticulous in his work and his martial arts are also very good."
Du Wei immediately remembered the indifferent personal guard beside his younger brother when he first met him when he returned to the Imperial Capital. Therefore, he decided on this candidate with a big stroke of his pen.
In order to rebuild the Rowling family's private army, Du Wei could be said to have poured a lot of financial resources. After all, the Rowling family had been confiscated and was no longer as glorious as before. Moreover, the family did not have much money left. Although they had returned to the Rollin Plains, the next tax could only be paid next year. Now, the military expenses of rebuilding the army were all paid by Du Wei. In any case, the one thing he did not lack now was money.
He even took the time to send someone to the Walker Port in the south to summon the attendants from the Nanyang United Kingdom who were brought back with Ruo Lin's fleet.
Those Nanyang people were already afraid of Ruo Lin. When they saw Du Wei, it was as if they had seen a ghost. Every one of them trembled in fear. Without any effort, Du Wei privately reached an agreement with them:
First, Du Wei would let Little Fick follow them back to the Nanyang Kingdom to become the King.
Second, the Nanyang United Kingdom was willing to pay a certain amount of wealth in exchange for the support of the Duke of the Tulip Family. Since the Nanyang United Kingdom did not have their own currency and Du Wei did not need gold, they decided to pay with Nanyang pearls, spices, ivory and other Nanyang specialties (Du Wei even expressed that he was willing to accept slaves). The annual payment was equivalent to the Empire's value of one million gold coins.
As for the third condition, Du Wei promised that he would use his status and influence in the Empire to try his best to influence the Empire's Regent to not launch an expedition to invade the Nanyang Kingdom.
In fact, according to the Empire's laws, although Du Wei was a Duke, he was not the Emperor. He did not have the authority to sign any agreements with foreign countries. If the investigation was to be pursued, it would be considered an act of overstepping his authority. It could even be considered a crime of collusion with an enemy country! However, Du Wei did not care about these things at the moment.
On one hand, Du Wei believed that the Empire could not do without him. No matter who it was, if they wanted to frame him, then the one to die would be the other party. The Empire was currently in a terrible fix. It was impossible for them to plan any more expeditions to the Nanyang Kingdom. Even the Navy had to "return the land" in large numbers. Therefore, it was not a big deal to sell a favor to the Nanyang people.
Taking it one step further …. Du Wei's mentality had gradually undergone a subtle change.
Ever since he found out that he was Aragon and Aragon was himself. Although he did not really think so in his heart. However, in his subconscious mind, a subtle thought faintly emerged.
This Empire was originally built by "me"! Whatever I want, it will be!
As for these Nanyang United Kingdom messengers, on one hand, they did not understand the Empire's situation. In their view, as long as the Empire could stop the invasion, they would be thankful. How could they dare to make any other requests?
As for the others …. Although there were one or two people who were smart enough to think that if an agreement was to be signed, it should be signed with the Emperor of the Roland Empire. This Duke of the Tulip Family did not seem to have that much authority ….
However, Du Wei casually made a move and left these guys scared into submission!
It was very simple: Du Wei pretended to hold a banquet to entertain these messengers. Then, during the banquet, the sick Earl Raymond walked out of the ward and came to the banquet. Although he only sat for a short while, it was enough to scare these messengers out of their wits!
Who is the old Earl Raymond? He is a famous general of the Empire! The original Navy Commander, the second in command of the military …. More importantly, he left an indelible and terrifying image in the hearts of the Nanyang people! In the hearts of the Nanyang people, he is the most terrifying butcher, executioner, and invader! The naval expedition led by Raymond was the one that caused the most damage and terror to the Nanyang people! The degree of fear in the hearts of the Nanyang people is many times greater than Ruo Lin!
Seeing such a nightmarish guy appear, the Nanyang messengers immediately lost their last bit of courage.
The old butcher is the Duke of the Tulip Family's father and the female butcher is the Duke of the Tulip Family's subordinate …. God, this Duke of the Tulip Family, just how terrifying is this guy!
Soon, the agreement was signed, and there was no more resistance.
After dealing with these matters, Du Wei could finally relax a little. These days, he was so busy that he was half dead tired ….
Although he was in charge of a province's military in the Northwest, he had a good helper, Philip, to deal with government affairs. That young man is a talented prime minister. As for military affairs, Du Wei did not have to worry too much with the existence of General 250 Longbottom and a group of defenders. When has he ever been so busy? Now, he could not help but miss Philip and the others. If he did not know that the Northwest could not do without people, he would have ordered Philip to come over.
At the same time, besides the tiredness of dealing with government affairs, Du Wei's mood was also not relaxed. His mood was getting heavier by the day, because ….
Father Raymond's body, his illness seemed to be getting worse and worse by the day!!
Old Raymond's illness started after he was dismissed and returned to his hometown. Originally, a general like him who had cultivated martial arts all his life had a strong body and would not fall sick. However, once his body collapsed, it would be heavier than anything else! Half of his illness was due to old age and old injuries from his early years in the military. These were actually not much. The other half of the main reason was his mental illness!
His mother told Du Wei that after Old Raymond returned to the Rollin Plains, he saw that his family's territory had been handed over to the Empire. The Rollin flag that was originally hung everywhere had been replaced by the Thorned Flower King's flag. As for the people of the Rollin Family who were incomparably supportive of him in the past, they responded with a complicated silence upon Raymond's return!
This silence was an even bigger blow to Raymond! He deeply felt that he was a sinner in the history of the Rowling family! A glorious family was ruined by his own hands. Originally, when he came back, he was already prepared to be cursed and hated by the people of Rowling Forest. If someone threw rotten eggs or tomatoes at him, he would feel a bit better.
However, there was not a single word of cursing. When the people of the plains heard that the former clan leader had returned, they all remained strangely silent … This was a silence filled with complicated emotions, filled with pain, anger, despair, and many other emotions.
However, the kind-hearted people of Rollin did not point their spear at their old patriarch. What made Old Raymond feel even more guilty was the fact that some of the loyal Rollin Family members around the castle were willing to pay their taxes to the family according to the rules of the past!
Although the local government officials had been replaced with people from the Empire, these stubborn Rollin Family members continued to drive their carriages to the castle, demanding that they pay their taxes directly to the castle as a sign of their loyalty to the Rowling family.
It was because of this that Old Raymond was finally defeated! He was filled with guilt. He heard that one night, he suddenly vomited blood again and again. After that, he fell ill!
When Du Wei first arrived here, he was optimistic about his father's illness. He believed that his father's body was in good condition. As for his mental illness, he believed that he would be able to bring back the family's hope. His father should be able to be happy and his illness would slowly recover.
But after a month, in Duwei's heart, little by little, he lost hope!
Not only did Old Raymond's illness not get any better, it instead became a lot worse! In the past, although he was lying on his sickbed, he could still get up every day to take a stroll in the castle's garden. However, after the good news from the family came, his illness became worse and worse. Later, he couldn't even get out of bed!
Except for the time when he received the emissary from the Nanyang United Kingdom, in order to help his son, Old Raymond reluctantly supported his illness and came out once. In the following days, he spent all of his time lying on his bed. Even the time he slept became more and more, and the time he was awake became less and less … …
The family invited several of the best doctors. They used a lot of medicine, but there was no effect.
Du Wei himself was a magician, and at the same time, he was also an outstanding magic pharmacist. He had a deep understanding of all kinds of potions. He personally examined his father and tried many methods, but those miraculous magic medicines had very little effect on his father's body.
Although he didn't say it, he understood in his heart … … No matter from which angle he looked at it, his father's life force was quickly fading away, and it was irreversible.
Old Raymond's symptoms of vomiting blood also became more serious, and he always felt pain in his heart and chest. This kind of pain made him unable to sleep. Originally a dignified man, but now he was tortured until he was thin and haggard.
Du Wei really couldn't bear it in his heart, and finally made up his mind to give his father some "Ice Berries".
This kind of hallucinogen, when taken slightly, could have the effect of anesthetizing and relieving pain.
What made Du Wei vexed was that any medicine had lost its effect on Old Raymond, but this Ice Berry still had an effect … … It was just that this purely analgesic anesthetic could only alleviate his father's pain, and had no effect on his illness.
In the following days, Du Wei finished all his work, but didn't leave as planned. He stayed at home, and started to guard his father's sickbed all day long. Although his mother secretly cried every day, Gabriel was still a bit flustered, just like his age. And at this time, Du Wei showed the temperament of a pillar of the family. He calmly comforted his grieving mother, and took care of his panicked younger brother … …
But what no one knew was that this young Duke sat in front of his father's bed every night, frowning. For many days, he didn't sleep for a minute, and didn't even meditate. He spent all his time guarding his father's side. Even when Old Raymond was unconscious, he would look at his father with a gaze full of deep affection.
Perhaps … … one look was one less look.
In order to save his father, Du Wei even took out the "Fountain of Youth", hoping that this legendary miraculous spring that could cure any injury could save his father's life … … But in the end, he was once again disappointed.
It was clear that his father's illness had nothing to do with his injuries, but rather an old man who had finally exhausted his life force!
Du Wei had never been so depressed before. Up until now, everything he did had been smooth sailing, and he had never failed. But in the face of his dying father, none of his methods were effective. Although he was a magician, a person who could "create miracles", but in the end, he wasn't a god! He was a human!!
He had once hidden in his study and flipped through all the books he could find, hoping to find a way to revive a person's life force. But how could such a method be found in books?
Old Raymond seemed to understand that there was no hope for his body. As long as he woke up, he would forcefully endure the pain, and with a forced smile on his face, he would talk to his son in front of his bed.
In the beginning, Old Raymond would ask Du Wei about the family's military affairs, and then he would use his experience to give his son some valuable advice. But as his illness worsened, Old Raymond seemed to no longer care about the family's affairs.
All of his attention was placed on Du Wei. The content of the father and son's conversation no longer involved any official business. Old Raymond would ask Du Wei to talk about some of the interesting things he did in the Northwest, such as building a city in three months and harvesting a large grain harvest. Those dangerous things, such as the Northwestern Army besieging Loulan City, the bloody battle in Anglia City, and so on ….. Moreover, old Raymond is just like a father, listening to his son's glorious exploits. He only listens quietly, not expressing his opinion. But when he hears something wonderful, his face would be overflowing with a proud smile.
In order to make his father happy, Du Wei tried his best to describe these things as wonderful as possible. After talking about the Northwest, he talked about his experiences when he was banished to the Rollin Plains. For example, the invention of football, the invention of the hot air balloon, the adventure in the frozen forest ….
Of course, in order not to worry his father, Du Wei hid the things about the Dragons, Hussain, the Sinners, and Saimel.
Finally, in the middle of the second month after Du Wei returned to the Rollin Plains … …
On this day, Du Wei gave his father a little ice berry …. Although he still had a smile on his face, comforting his father, mother, and brother, his heart was sinking.
He has been in charge of his father's medicine, so he was very clear in his heart: In the past few days, his father's need for the ice berry has been increasing, and the effect of the ice berry on his father's body is gradually losing its magical effect. In the past, just a little bit was enough to save his father's pain. But now, his father's medicine has increased several times, but the pain is still unavoidable.
This afternoon, Old Raymond refused to eat the ice berry, saying that he wants to wake up: "Eating this thing will make me unable to concentrate. I want to hear what you have to say, son, I don't want to miss a single word. "
Du Wei felt a warm stream flowing out from his eyes. He quickly turned around and wiped it away. Then, he silently picked up a cup of water and helped his father drink two mouthfuls.
"Then, father, what do you want to hear today?" Despite the pain in his heart, Du Wei still had a smile on his face: "How about I talk about Nanyang? I have blackmailed those Nanyang people very badly. "
Old Raymond weakly shook his head: "Nanyang … … I have been in Nanyang for many years. I don't want to hear about Nanyang."
He raised his skinny hand and gently stroked his son's face. Then, he slowly said: "Actually, I should have a lot to say to you. Perhaps I should entrust you with taking care of your mother and brother … … but I know that you are a sensible child. I don't need to say these words, you will do it well … … "
Du Wei was silent for a moment. His heart trembled fiercely for a moment before he smiled: "Father, when your body is better, you will come with me to the Northwest. We are going to deal with the Northwest army. With the addition of the family's private army, we now have an army of a hundred thousand. You are the best commander! "
Old Raymond didn't answer this sentence. Instead, he looked at his son with a glimmer of light in his cloudy eyes.
"Son, go and bring me my sword." Old Raymond made this strange request.
Without any hesitation, Du Wei immediately turned around and took the sword hanging on the wall. This was Old Raymond's sword. This sword had accompanied Old Raymond through most of his life, from the Northwest to the Southeast Ocean!
Although he was too weak to hold the sword, Old Raymond still hugged it to his chest. His trembling fingers gently stroked the blade: "Did you know? The first time I led an army to the battlefield was more than 20 years ago in the Northwest! And this sword has been with me since then. "
Du Wei immediately said: "Believe me Father, the next time there is a war in the Northwest, you will take this sword and lead the army to battle again! That guy Rugaard is definitely not your opponent! "
Old Raymond smiled, but it was a very complicated smile. Then he put down his hand and stared at Du Wei: "Son, I know, you don't need me … … You can do it very well yourself! You are my most outstanding son, and also the most outstanding talent of the Rowling family. I know, no matter what it is, you can do it very well … … "
Du Wei finally couldn't bear it anymore. Tears flowed out from the corner of his eyes: "Father … …"
"What are you crying for?" Old Raymond's eyes suddenly flashed with a brilliant light. At this moment, the once glorious demeanor of a famous general of the empire returned to him: "I've lived for so many years, I've lived a glorious life. Even if I die, it's already worth it. We are members of the Rollin family, a distinguished military family. Death, to us Rollin family, is nothing to be afraid of. "
Afterwards, Old Raymond took a deep breath … Even though his voice was weak, the resoluteness and decisiveness in his tone made him seem like a general: "Son, go, call your mother and brother over, I have something to say!"
Duwei took a deep look at his father, he suddenly guessed something in his heart …
Could it be that the time has come?
A few minutes later, the Countess and Gabri stood at Raymond's bedside. To everyone's surprise, Old Raymond seemed to be glowing with vitality. Even his spirit was a lot better. He didn't need anyone to help him, he struggled to sit up and leaned against the bed. Then, this family head quietly looked at his wife and son.
"Gabri, come here." He raised his head and beckoned to his son. Gabri, whose face was already covered in tears, walked to his father's side. Old Raymond gently stroked his son's head and softly said: "I know, these past few days, I only let Du Wei accompany me, but I didn't let you stay in my room … … Sigh, my son, it's not that I don't love you. I love you very much. But do you know? I just want to make it up to your brother. Since he was very young, I didn't treat him well. I just want to make it up to him in the last moments of my life. I want to spend more time with him. I believe that your smart child will understand my painstaking efforts. "
"I … … I understand … …" Gabri cried out, but he bit his lips hard.
Then, Old Raymond turned his head to his wife. His eyes revealed deep tenderness: "Alice … … My dear Alice … … You are the love of my life. In my life, the happiest thing is to have you by my side. But I'm sorry, my dear. In the future, our child will be entrusted to you. "
The Countess, who had always been very weak, seemed to have become strong at this moment. Her face had a charming smile as she tenderly looked at her husband … … But miraculously, she didn't cry. Then, she slowly walked over and gently held her husband's hand. Using all the strength in her body, she only said a few simple words: "I … … understand!"
After so many years of being husband and wife, the Countess only needed to use her eyes to express her feelings.
"My life has been very exciting. I have been glorious, glorious, victorious, and defeated … … To have such a life, I am already very satisfied." Old Raymond sighed and then coughed. His face revealed a satisfied expression as he slowly said: "Originally, I thought that I would die with my sins. But fortunately, I have an outstanding son. He helped me atone for my sins and saved my family. Even if I die, it will be a lot easier. Du Wei, come here. "
This famous general of the empire finally called his eldest son over.
The father and son looked at each other for a long time. The two men's eyes intertwined for a long time before Old Raymond opened his mouth. This general's voice was also somewhat choked at this moment.
"In my life, the person I have let down the most is you, my son. I really want to make it up to you, but my time only allows me to do so much … … Unfortunately, I will continue to let you down, my son. Because, this heavy burden of the family, I can no longer bear it. To give such a heavy burden to you, my young son … … I feel very guilty towards you. But I know that you will definitely do well, right? "
Du Wei looked into his father's eyes and then took a deep breath: "As long as I, Du Wei, am here, the glory of the family will never be extinguished! Father, this is my, Du Wei Rollin 'promise to you! "
Raymond was relieved. With his trembling hand, he handed over the sword in his bosom and placed it in Du Wei's hand.
Following the handing over of the sword, the color of life in Old Raymond's eyes quickly faded away. As if he could no longer hold on, he softly lay down.
"Du Wei … … My son … … In my life, the person I have let down the most … … is you. And my most … … most regretful thing … … is … … is … … "
Speaking up to here, his voice gradually weakened. Du Wei hurriedly took two steps forward and put his ear next to his father's mouth.
This once all-powerful general finally spoke of his life's greatest regret.
It wasn't because of the mistakes he made during the coup, nor was it because of his own sins that almost destroyed the family.
The last sentence he uttered was the biggest regret of his life:
"… … Yes, when you were born, I was thousands of miles away. As a … … father, I wasn't able to see you, my first son … … born!"
Then, he closed his eyes … … forever.
This famous general in the history of the Augustine Dynasty had finally finished his life of merits and demerits. When he was on the verge of death, he was lying on his bed with his beloved family sending him off. It could be said that for a general, this should be an extremely happy ending.
Du Wei held his father's sword in his bosom. He only felt that it was heavy. His brother Gabriel was crying bitterly, but Du Wei felt that his heart was empty. It was so empty that he didn't even have the desire to cry.
"I sent you to Rollin's home because I wanted you to be well!"
"Yes, I sent the people to kill you."
"You are a magician, and also a member of the Rollin Family!"
"He is no longer a member of the Rollin Family!"
"Son, you are stronger than me … …"
"I just want to hold you, my son … …"
"The most regretful thing is that I wasn't able to see you being born."
"I know … … You will definitely do well."
Du Wei tightly gripped the sword in his bosom. Because he used too much strength, his knuckles turned white.
Finally, he pulled his brother over and gently held his shoulder. Gritting his teeth, he said: "Alright, don't cry!"
At this time, the beautiful Countess slowly walked to the bed. She bent down and kissed her husband's forehead gently and deeply. Then, she even reached out and tidied up the quilt covering Raymond's body, making it look as if the dead Raymond was peacefully sleeping.
The Countess's movements were unusually gentle.
Then, the mother turned around and looked at her two sons. Her beautiful eyes finally fell on Du Wei.
"Du Wei … …" The mother whispered: "Now, you are the only adult male in the family!"
Du Wei raised his head and looked at his mother.
His mother's face was very haggard. She was crying silently: "Your father once said … … He hoped that you would become the head of the Rowling family."
(This is the only chapter for today, but the number of words in this chapter is very long.
After writing this chapter, I feel that I have used up all my emotions for today. I can't write anymore today. I even re-read the first chapter of the book, which is the chapter of Earl Raymond's triumphant return. Then, I wrote the title of this chapter: "The Departing Figure".
Yes, that's it.
I have already written what I wanted to say, and I feel that I have used up all my strength. I have reached the limit of my ability.
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