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(Author's Note: Today's update is a little late. Because of this chapter, I wrote a little more towards the end. Naturally, it's a little later than usual.
This is a two part long chapter of 10,000 words.)
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Chapter 587 "To Carry the Knife Or Not?"
Year 966 of the Empire.
Although the new year has passed, winter has yet to pass and spring has yet to arrive.
However, in the imperial palace, one order after another was passed down to the military headquarters. Then, through the military headquarters, these orders were distributed to the various regions. The meaning behind this was rather deep in thought.
Because the Empire is in a state of war, the military issued an order. In order to improve the combat effectiveness of the local garrison forces and reserve forces, this year's "Spring Drill" will be held earlier than previous years.
This was especially true for the central and northern regions of the continent. To be precise, with the Imperial Capital as the center, the surrounding provinces had long since been mobilized by the local garrisons and reserves.
The ice on the canal hasn't completely melted yet, and the cold wind is still biting to the bone. After receiving the highest authority red military order from the imperial capital, the local garrison forces were immediately mobilized.
Because the Empire is in a state of war, after three years of careful operations, the military affairs of the various regions have already been reorganized. Although this year's Spring Drill is much earlier than previous years, at most the soldiers and officers will complain about it. All the supplies and provisions are quickly in place under the military's overtime work.
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Nuling Province. As a region adjacent to the Tulip Family's territory, after many years of management by the former governor Bohan, it can be regarded as the most fertile place in the Northwest. Of course, this situation was later broken when the Duke of the Tulip Family came to the Northwest.
However, Governor Bohan is a rare talent in the Empire. Although he later stepped down, he still left behind a very rich family property for his successor.
Governor Bohan is not a direct descendant of Prince Son, so it's normal for him to be transferred away after the Northwest Army was swept clean. Later on, after Du Wei assumed the special position of 'Northwest Military Minister', the Nuling Province did not have a governor position for two years. This caused the province to almost become Du Wei's sphere of influence.
However, after the Northwest Independent Division went north and was officially reorganized into the Air Force of the Imperium, Du Wei's special position of "Northwest Military Minister" was also removed by the regent, and the Nuling Province was finally returned to the central government.
From a certain perspective, the succeeding governor can be considered an old acquaintance of Du-Wei's.
Marquis Seine.
This marquis was an aristocrat from the south and could be considered a member of the royal family. However, there was an incident two years ago. During that auction, an idiotic young master of the Sena family was bewitched by the Saintess and dared to bid for the item …
Because of that incident, Marquis Seine almost lost the favor of the royal family. Later on, this old fox in the political scene personally ran to the palace to beg for forgiveness. At that time, he even broke the legs of his idiotic son and stripped him of all inheritance rights before driving him back to his hometown in the south.
Later on, during the military reorganization two years ago, Marquis Seine donated a lot of money and blood to regain the trust of the regent.
Therefore, when it came time to choose the governor of the Nuling Province, the regent chose him. On one hand, the Nuling Province is far away in the Northwest while Marquis Seine's family is in the South. This is also the consistent policy of the Empire: All appointed governors must be far away from their family's sphere of influence to prevent the governor from gaining too much power.
On the other hand, although Marquis Seine regained the trust of the royal family, because of the auction, Du Wei had crippled his son. As a father, even if Marquis Seine did not say it out loud, he naturally did not dare to hate the royal family. However, in his heart, he did not have a good impression of Du Wei!
With a candidate who was not in Du Wei's camp guarding the Nuling Province, it could more or less suppress the power of the Tulip Family in the Northwest. This was a very normal balancing act of the Emperor.
In late January, the governor of the Nuling Province, Marquis Seine, received a red military order from the military and immediately followed it. He mobilized the two garrison divisions stationed in the Nuling Province and began the routine spring drill.
Due to the special situation in the Northwest, after the Northwest Army was wiped out and Du Wei was still in charge of the military and political affairs in the Northwest, the spring drill of the Nuling Province and the Desa Province were jointly held.
Now, it could be said that they were officially separated. The Senna Governor-General had received a special "order" in addition to the official military order.
This order was sent directly by a commander of the Imperial Guards in the Palace — it was a personal order from the Regent.
This order was not considered a "secret order" because the Regent did not say that it was to be kept secret. However, at the same time, it went against the usual practice and was an additional order in addition to the military order. The meaning behind this was worth pondering.
Moreover, the content of this order was targeted at …
In late January, the two garrison divisions that had just assembled in the southeastern part of the Nuling Province to prepare for the drill suddenly received an order from the governor of the Nuling Province. They immediately changed their marching route and headed west.
After six days of long-distance training, the troops split into two and arrived at the border area where the Nuling Province and the Desa Province intersected.
Then, with some subtle maneuvering, the two infantry regiments quickly crossed the border and entered the territory of the Tulip Family. After the infantry had crossed the border for sixty miles, a "notice" was officially sent to the garrison commander of the Tulip Family's military stronghold on the eastern border.
The content of this notice was very simple: The garrison of the Nuling Province will be conducting long-distance training for the spring drill and requesting the cooperation of the Tulip Family.
This kind of "crossing the border for exercises" was actually not uncommon in the Empire in the past. This was because the annual spring drill would be conducted by the garrison forces of various places. When the local troops were mobilized, it was inevitable that they would leave their own station and run into other people's jurisdiction.
The Empire had been established for nearly a thousand years. The large and small aristocratic classes were as numerous as the hairs on an ox. Scattered all over the continent, there were large and small aristocratic private territories scattered all over the continent like patches of psoriasis. It was inevitable that the troops would run into some aristocratic's territory.
In the past, this kind of thing was very common. However, in order to show respect to the feudal lord, they would generally send an official document in advance to inform the other party. After all, since it was a military drill, it was natural that the marching plan was made early on. They knew early on where to march and where to pass through.
Before running into someone else's home, giving a greeting in advance was also a form of respect for the host. This was also the proper etiquette.
But this time, the troops had already directly marched into the other party's territory before the notice was sent. This kind of practice could not be explained as "unintentional".
After the two infantry battalions entered the Tulip Family's territory and crossed the border for sixty miles, they were immediately stopped.
The young general of the Tulip Family, known as "Little Two Hundred and Fifty", personally led a thousand cavalry to block the path of the garrison of the Nuling Province.
At first, the garrison of the Nuling Province tried to send someone to communicate with them and took out the notice. In the end, Little Two Hundred and Fifty was indeed a hothead trained by Longbottom. The garrison of the Nuling Province sent three officers to notify them, but they were all mercilessly driven back. His reply was only one sentence: Leave immediately!
The garrison of the Nuling Province was dumbfounded.
What kind of situation was this? Originally, the order of the drill was a bit strange. Rashly running into the Tulip Family's territory, it was not surprising that the other party was not happy. Although they had the order of the Empire's military … … the other party was a private army. The Empire's military could control the official army, but they could not control the private army of the aristocrats.
Even if they tried to make an exception, that Little Two Hundred and Fifty was clearly not going to give way.
Moreover, the one thousand cavalrymen led by Little Two were all riding the best warhorses from the grassland. Each of the cavalrymen was wearing the most expensive full-body armor. The cost of this armor was probably much higher than that of the Empire's most elite cavalry, the Tempest Legion!
Not to mention the local garrison, even the imperial guards could not compare to the weapons of the imperial guards.
The whole continent knew that the Duke of the Tulip Family was very rich, but even if he had money, he should not waste it like this!
These cavalrymen were all wearing the best full-body Knight's armor. Note, this was not the standard military cavalry armor, but the full-body armor that only a "Knight" would wear!
Not to mention the men, even the horses were covered in a layer of light armor. Such an appearance of being armed to the teeth was simply throwing gold coins into the water.
However, this kind of thick armor can only be made from the best warhorses from the grassland. Otherwise, the average warhorse would not be able to carry the person and the armor.
In terms of weapons, the official cavalry of the Empire were equipped with spears for charging. However, the cavalry of the Tulip Family were equipped with maces and a mechanical crossbow. The production cost of the crossbow was even more expensive. In the past, only the elite troops of the Royal City Guards who specialized in guarding the Imperial Capital were equipped with such weapons.
But in the Tulip Family, it seems that these are just ordinary equipment. Even the weapons worn by the captains and above were enchanted with magic. This is simply too extravagant.
What's even more depressing is that … … the other side actually has other types of troops to fight alongside them!
With the one thousand cavalrymen blocking the way, it did not take long for the Tulip Family's "air force" to appear in the sky.
The hot-air balloons and airships were clearly painted with the totem of the Tulip Family. Dozens of airships floated above the Nurin garrison's head. Looking at the situation, if they do not retreat, then the "bombs" that once made the Northwest Army suffer will fall on their heads.
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Less than a meal's worth of hesitation, a report came from the front. The two infantry regiments that ran into the Tulip Family's territory were disarmed by the Tulip Family's army.
Gupard is really bold. He only led one thousand cavalrymen and dared to make a move against two infantry regiments of six thousand soldiers.
A thousand cavalrymen directly rushed to the front of the Nurin garrison. Without saying anything, they charged into the enemy's formation. This style of directly attacking without even greeting them immediately caused the two infantry regiments in the vanguard to be in a difficult position … Should they fight? But the enemy is the private army of the Tulip Family. With the power of the Tulip Family, who would dare to fight?
Although they have military orders in their hands, their heads are still on their necks. Seeing Gupard's murderous look, they knew this is not a joke.
Therefore, the officers of the two infantry regiments tacitly ordered their formation to quickly separate. Making way for the enemy's charge, then raising the flag to retreat … …
Gupard is not a real idiot. Although he is a fierce general, he also knows this is the time to scare the enemy. Like a whirlwind, Gupard led the one thousand cavalrymen to rush to the front of the enemy. Almost brushing past the nose of the two infantry regiments, Gupard suddenly gave an order. While running at full speed, the one thousand cavalrymen still calmly made a big turn. A ninety degree turn, the one thousand cavalrymen calmly passed by the two infantry regiments. Even the dust kicked up by the horses' hooves caused the Nurin garrison soldiers to cough.
Later, Gupard divided his troops into two groups. One group calmly circled around the enemy's rear. Just like that, the one thousand cavalrymen openly "surrounded" the two infantry regiments.
"Surrender and we will send you out of the border!"
Gupard did not give the enemy a second choice.
The Tulip Family's cavalrymen were strong and well-armed. Their blades were pointed at the Nurin garrison soldiers in the middle. In the sky, the Tulip Family's airship was circling … …
The two vanguard officers thought about their own fate … … After all, they are people from the Northwest. Although they did not complete their military orders, at most, they will be reprimanded and scolded. At most, they will be beaten with a military rod. However, if they were to fall out here and fight for real … … whether they can win or not is another matter.
After that, the Duke of the Tulip Family became angry. If he were to pursue the matter, the two of them would not be able to withstand the consequences.
The two of them also had their own plans. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is not an ordinary matter. Most likely, it is the upper echelon's scheming. However, in the end, it is best not to use small characters like them as scapegoats. At this time … … self-preservation!
Thus, the six thousand infantry soldiers surrendered to the one thousand cavalrymen. They obediently handed over their flags and weapons. Then, under Gupard's "escort", they returned and left the border of Desa Province.
As for how the Governor of Nurin Province will punish these two officers after they return, there is no need to talk about it.
After driving away the Nurin garrison soldiers, Gupard did not leave.
Because … …
Sure enough, it was as Sir Philip had predicted. The second day after the garrison soldiers of Nurin Province left. A fully armed division, bearing the flag of the royal city's guards, came from the east. They passed through the entire Nurin Province and arrived at the border of Desa Province.
Then, a "notice" was sent over by the winged cavalry.
There was nothing special about the content: The military has transferred a certain division of the royal city's guards to conduct a long distance training exercise and cross into Desa Province. Please cooperate and so on.
The royal city's guards are not pushovers like the Nurin garrison soldiers. They can be easily scared away.
Gupard did not say anything and directly replied, rejecting the other party's request.
Then, the atmosphere suddenly became tense … …
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Two days.
Within two days, the Tulip Family's private army had gathered at the eastern border of Desa Province. The leader was still Gupard. At the same time, the Tulip Family mobilized an airship squadron to hover in the sky. The two infantry regiments that were originally stationed at the eastern border had begun to close the strongholds and prohibit entry and exit. Everything seemed to have entered a state of war.
Gupard's two cavalry regiments firmly blocked the border. The head of the royal city's guards sent over three official documents in a row, but they were all rejected by Gupard.
The reason was simple: The military's orders do not affect the Tulip Family's private army! According to convention, letting you in is an accommodation. Not letting you in is not a violation of the Empire's laws. It is also our duty!
The head of the regiment was furious. He first sent a team of cavalrymen to take a detour around this area and enter the territory of the other party. He wanted to create a "fait accompli". In the end, in less than two days, this team of cavalrymen was wrapped up like rice dumplings and thrown back. This time, Gupard did not show any mercy. Even the horses and weapons were all confiscated.
Most of the cavalrymen who were sent back were bruised and swollen. Some were even injured. Fortunately, no one died.
Under the deliberate tolerance of both sides, the friction was suppressed to a reasonable extent.
The armies at the front were confronting each other.
Behind them, a war of words began.
The imperial military's order bypassed Du Wei who was in the imperial capital and was directly sent to the northwest. This method was very strange. The Lord of the Northwest, Du Wei, was clearly in the imperial capital. The military did not dare to ask Du Wei but instead sent it to the northwest! This kind of superfluous action contained a trace of unusualness.
The order accused the Tulip Family of disregarding the overall situation and disrupting the imperial military's normal spring drill.
On the Tulip Family's side, Philip personally wrote a reply saying that the other party had no legal basis.
The military accused the Tulip Family of illegally detaining the royal city's guards.
The Tulip Family replied that as a local lord, they had the right to arrest any outsiders who violated orders and trespassed into their territory.
The military ordered that disobeying military orders was a major crime.
The Tulip Family replied that according to the national law, the local lord's private army was the private property of the lord and was not under the control of the state.
The military ordered …
The Tulip Family replied …
The war of words kept going back and forth, but it made those knights who were carrying the letters on fast horses very busy. On the main road and river course leading to the northwest from the imperial capital, they were carrying the letters on fast horses one after another, running back and forth at full speed.
These days, almost the entire continent's eyes were focused on the northwest!
All sides were in a state of shock, guessing the ins and outs of this matter.
Could it be … … that the popular Duke of the Tulip Family's power had come to an end?
Following one fierce letter after another from both sides, both sides condemned each other in speech and in writing. However, no matter how fierce the imperial military quarreled, they never said the most lethal word "rebellion".
At this time, Du Wei who was in the imperial capital … …
He still closed his door every day to recuperate from his illness and at home with his two beautiful fiancées.
He was clearly in the imperial capital, but the military was fiercely quarreling with Philip while completely ignoring the big boss of the northwest.
Even though the two sides quarreled, the military was less than seven streets away from the Duke's residence in the imperial capital. Yet, not a single person was sent to inquire about Du Wei's opinion. Every day, red military reports came and went in and out of the imperial capital … …
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Strange!
This strange scene simply made the big and small nobles in the imperial capital drop their eyeballs to the ground! Fortunately, at this time, no one really ran to the military to "kindly" remind the other side: Hey! The Duke of the Tulip Family himself is in the imperial capital! You all quarreled with the Duke's subordinates all day long, isn't this just looking for something far away?
Fortunately, there are no such idiots in the imperial capital.
This "farce" lasted for a full twenty days.
In the end, an order from the imperial palace was passed down to the military. The royal city guards division was changed to a joint military exercise with the garrison of the Nuling Province. The previous exercise plan was scrapped.
This reluctantly put an end to this matter.
However, Guptad's army still stayed at the border and did not disperse. Instead, they coldly watched the royal city guards division and the garrison of the Nuling Province carry out a sloppy "exercise". After that, the royal city guards division did not return to the imperial capital. Instead, they went to the capital of the Nuling Province and set up camp there … … not leaving!
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This scene … …
In the past, if someone said that the Duke of the Tulip Family might rebel, then the person who said such words would most likely be ridiculed by others.
But now … … no one dared to guarantee that the Duke of the Tulip Family would really know his place!
However, Du Wei was still as steady as Mount Tai in his home.
From the beginning to the end, not to mention the military did not come to Du Wei's door to reason with him, even the imperial palace did not send out any orders, let alone reprimanding Du Wei.
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Early February.
The previous friction had not yet subsided. Another matter immediately poured a bucket of oil on the fire that had not yet been extinguished!
A battle report came from the northern front. The frontline General Rostock personally wrote it. Winter was coming to an end. After the spring, it was expected that the enemy would launch a large-scale attack. The Tempest Legion in the northern theater of operations, after several months of continuous fighting last year, had suffered casualties and needed to be replenished. Requesting the Empire to replenish the troops in the north.
Subsequently, the Regent personally issued a decree to reinforce the northern theater of operations. The second military mobilization within the Empire was to be carried out.
This time, on the one hand, five local garrison divisions were to be transferred from the south to the north. At the same time, the Regent expressed that during this time of war, he hoped that the nobles of the Empire could contribute to the Empire. He hoped that the nobles could contribute their private armies to the north to supplement the Empire's military strength!
The first to bear the brunt was the Tulip Family!
Everyone knew that in the continent, when it came to the size of the territory, the Tulip Family might not be the first. But when it came to the level of elite private armies, if the Tulip Family claimed to be the second, no one would dare to claim to be the first.
Conscripting the private armies of the nobles to participate in the war was not without precedent. The establishment of the Augustine Dynasty was a miracle, and there was a precedent for this.
However, this kind of conscription of the nobles' private armies had not happened for hundreds of years. Because the Empire was strong and prosperous. The several main battle legions were strong and there were countless local garrison troops. If the Empire was reduced to mobilizing the private armies of the nobles to participate in the war, it would only be done when the Empire was on the verge of collapse.
But now, it was clear that the worst case scenario was far from here.
But this conscription order was still issued!
Of course, this kind of conscription order … … Although it was nominally an "order", it was actually more like an "initiative" or a "call".
Because the Empire had been established for thousands of years, the private property of the nobles was extremely protected. After all, it was a feudal Empire. The private property of the nobles was sacred and inviolable.
After all, the noble class was the foundation of the Imperial Family's rule. The Imperial Family was the largest noble class in the world. In any Imperial Family, the Emperor would not arbitrarily confiscate the property of other nobles. Otherwise, it would cause chaos and lead to a full backlash from the nobles. The Imperial Family would be finished.
Once a territory was enfeoffed, the Empire would not take it back under normal circumstances. After all, this was a lightning pool! Once you crossed it, you would be able to take the territory of one of the nobles. Thousands of other nobles would be watching with eager eyes! It was inevitable that the fox would grieve for the rabbit's death and cause a general rebellion.
Therefore, unless it was a last resort, the Emperor would not dare to have any ideas about the private property of the nobles. Unless it was an unforgivable crime. For example, after the Regent took the throne, he cleaned up several nobles, including the Rowling family. But at that time, there was a big "rebellion" hat on top of it. The other nobles had nothing to say. It was perfectly justifiable to take it back.
But under other circumstances … … even a muddle-headed Emperor would never do something like digging his own foundation.
Therefore, this "order" was only an initiative. It was not a hard and fast order to stipulate the number of soldiers that everyone had to send. Generally, it was just a matter of persuasion and reasoning. This Imperial Order, although it was a big move, it was still considered gentle.
But people with discerning eyes understood that this was the Imperial Family making a move against the Tulip Family.
Who was the strongest private army in the world?
The answer was obvious.
Since it was a war on the front lines, it was natural to send the strongest soldiers. If not the Tulip Family's soldiers, then who?
In early February, less than ten days after the Imperial Order was issued, countless lords on the continent were shaken. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the Imperial Capital. Faintly, who knows how many pairs of eyes were looking at Du Wei who was hiding in the Duke's mansion to "recuperate".
Du Wei still did not receive any guests.
On a certain day, around the 14th of February, the Duke of the Tulip Family was in a leisurely mood. He even sent a group of people out to sweep the streets of the Imperial Capital. In almost one day, all the flowers in the Imperial Capital were swept clean.
This strange action caused a lot of people to speculate. But according to an attendant sent out by the Tulip Family to purchase flowers, the Duke of the Tulip Family seemed to want to celebrate some "Valentine's Day". He bought all the flowers in the Imperial Capital in order to please the two beautiful Duke's fiancées.
At this critical juncture, the young Duke still had the mood to play this kind of shady business?!
Many people sighed in their hearts. It was unknown whether they admired Du Wei's calmness or disdained Du Wei's mischievous behavior.
However, there was another episode. Because of the Duke of the Tulip Family's purchase of flowers, all the flower shops in the Imperial Capital were out of stock for a long time. Even some nobles who wanted to buy flowers to please their wives or lovers were faced with the awkward situation of not being able to buy flowers.
Many, many years later, there was an interesting story. A certain noble said to his children, "That winter, in order to pursue your mother, I did not send flowers, but sent people to collect bristlegrass from the wild … It's not that I'm stingy! Humph, at that time, even if someone were to pay a hundred gold coins, they would not be able to buy it in the entire Imperial Capital! "
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On the 17th of February, the third day after the Duke of the Tulip Family bought all the flowers in the Imperial Capital.
It was also the tenth day since the Prince Regent announced the conscription of the private armies of the Lords from all over the continent.
A group of messengers from the prairie came to the Imperial Capital in a high-profile manner. This group of messengers came by boat with great fanfare along the way. After arriving at the Imperial Capital, they directly handed over a "letter of credence" to the Imperial Ceremonial Minister!
This letter of credence was issued in the name of the current "King of the Prairie", Saladin. In this letter of credence, Saladin declared that he had inherited the throne of the Prairie King two months ago. He had become the supreme king of the prairie and ruled all the tribes of the prairie.
This letter of credence asked the Empire to officially recognize the legitimacy of his throne. At the same time, he asked the Roland Empire to change the peace agreement between the two empires that Du Wei participated in a few years ago. He asked the Empire to open up the trade routes of ore, ironware, food and other materials to the prairie. At the same time, he also asked the Empire to change the Northwest Corridor into a "buffer zone for both sides". He also asked the Empire not to station any troops in the Northwest Corridor to show his sincerity in peace.
In addition, at the end of this letter of credence, Saladin straightforwardly stated that he had heard that the Northern Line of the Roland Empire was at war with the alien race. His Majesty the King of the Prairie, with his benevolent heart, said that since the Northern Line of the Roland Empire was fighting against the alien race, then the prairie tribes were also in the human camp. He was willing to personally lead 500,000 cavalrymen from the prairie tribes to assist in the war!
A threat!!
A blatant threat!!
After reading this letter of credence, the Ceremonial Minister was so angry that his nose almost became crooked.
If the request for ore, ironware, food and other materials that were scarce in the prairie was already close to the rude lion's mouth, then the request for the Empire to cede the Northwest Corridor as a buffer zone with no troops was tantamount to asking the Empire to give up its own home!
And finally, as for personally leading 500,000 cavalrymen from the prairie tribes to assist in the war … the meaning was even more blatant threat!!
Let 500,000 cavalrymen from the prairie enter the country? What a joke!!
But although he was angry, the Ceremonial Minister still dared not delay this kind of thing. After receiving the letter of credence, he immediately went to the palace and presented it to the Prince Regent.
After reading that illogical "letter of credence", the Prince Regent didn't seem to be angry at all.
He just nodded, threw the letter of credence on the desk, and replied faintly, "Got it, you can go back now."
That's … that's it?
Aren't you going to call for a meeting?
Aren't you going to discuss countermeasures?
Aren't you going to call for the military to mobilize the troops?
Even if you don't do anything, you should at least draft a reply to severely reprimand these prairie people!!
Not to mention that the Ceremonial Minister left the palace in confusion …
After the Prince Regent drove away the Ceremonial Minister, he picked up the letter of credence and read it again. Then, he threw it down and smiled gently.
"Saladin's words are too big. The former Prairie King's old subordinates are still stubbornly resisting in the north of the prairie. Saladin has yet to unify the prairie tribes. As the 'Prairie King', he only controls less than half of the prairie's territory. 500,000 cavalrymen? Hmph … to deal with the other tribes that haven't surrendered, if Saladin really wants to fight with us, it's already a miracle that he can squeeze out 50,000 cavalrymen. "
Letting out a sigh, the Regent closed his eyes and thought for a moment. Then he murmured: "Du-Wei, oh Du-Wei …. You let Saladin deliberately come here to make trouble, so I can't transfer your private army? What's your next move … "
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"What's my next move?"
Duwei was sitting in the yard, admiring the snow in the winter. White icicles were still hanging from the top of the big tree in the yard. Duwei was sitting in his wheelchair, smiling as he looked at the guests in front of him.
Mrs. Lister and Du Wei are sitting opposite each other. She doesn't have a strange body like Du Wei, so sitting outside in this weather is still very cold.
"Duke, things have come to this point … Are you just going to sit here and wait?" Mrs. Lister's face was full of worry.
Her family is already tied to Du Wei, so even if she wants to withdraw, she can't.
In Mrs. Lister's view, Du Wei's recent actions are too reckless!
Yes, you, Du Wei, are indeed the most popular minister in the empire. You have money, soldiers, and prestige.
But in the end, the arm can't twist the leg!
Mrs. Lister absolutely doesn't want to see Du Wei openly rebel! The overall situation of the empire is still stable, and the Regent can be considered a wise ruler. At this time, even if Du Wei is strong, but if he openly rebels against the imperial family ….
"My next move is myself."
Du Wei's face is calm. He gently smiled with a trace of tiredness in his eyes. Although his words are light, but each and every one of them goes straight to the heart!
"I will be in the imperial capital, in the Duke's mansion! Shen knows that no matter how strong the Tulip Family is, I am the head. No matter how fierce the situation is, I will be in the imperial capital …. If I really want to rebel, I will secretly run away. But now …. I don't have any guards outside my house, only an old servant is guarding the door. I will stay in the imperial capital …. If he really wants to eliminate my family, then the first thing he will do is to send troops and slaughter this Duke's mansion!! "
With that, Du-Wei sighed softly: "But I won't go, I'll stay here, my wife and family, we're all here! What will he do? "
This is a question.
This is a question Du Wei is using himself, a silent voice to clearly convey to the Regent!
The fish is on the chopping board, Regent, do you want to cut it? Or do you not?
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"In the end, he and I are not ordinary monarch and subject. If he doesn't move, I won't move. If he moves …. "Du Wei gently raised a finger and flicked it at a leaf on the treetop in front of him. Silently, the leaf turned into several petals under Du Wei's finger.
"If he moves … … then I will have to move."
His soft words seemed to carry infinite loneliness and dullness.
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Be it the characters or the story, in the end, they will naturally have their own destiny and trend … … I am unable to control it.
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