Law of the Devil

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Chapter 274 [Emperor's Power]

Summer turns around when the westerly winds are rising. In October, when the peasants were busy, conscription notices were posted in several towns at the border between Desa and Nurin provinces. The announcement is a conscription order signed jointly by the Duke of Tulip, Lord of Dessard and Bohan, Governor of Nurin.

The Duke of Tulip received permission from the Imperial Military Command Department to recruit across the border, with plans to recruit approximately two infantry reserve divisions plus a cavalry reserve division in Nurin province for a total of 60,000 troops.

Such a massive conscription order to make the whole northwest noise!

Surprisingly, in Duke Tulip's bulletin, he set the salaries of private Tulip soldiers higher than even the official army. Under these circumstances, the situation in the northwest, which had gradually calmed down, became more lively again!

This is the first conscription in so many years. Sixty thousand people at once, even if the population of Nurin province is twice as large as that of Desa province… is a heavy burden.

It is surprising, however, that Governor Bohan of Nurin province seems to have given considerable support to the matter, even to the detriment of the population, and to have scrapped much of the pre-winter government, sending out a large number of grass-roots officials and some of the guard forces to maintain order at various recruitment sites.

Dewey, on the other hand, was sent to recruit Gaida, who had the reputation of "Little Two Hundred Five”. This guy is a little rude, but the cavalry leader is a good man, who assists Gedda, and Robert Knight, the infantry division leader of the Tulip family.

According to Governor Duvey and Governor Bohan's covert dealings, this time two infantry divisions, one family, were recruited. And a cavalry division, half even.

Close to the border between the two provinces, a camp has been built in the territory of Dewey, which will be further expanded and built into a permanent military fortress in the coming year. Enough to hold a hundred thousand troops in the military city. Geographically, such a military fortress also plays a role as a plier for the Northwest Army.

Recruitment is busy and complex. Dewey has ordered strict procedures to avoid, to the maximum extent possible, the mixing of hostile elements into his own army. With Governor Bohan's cooperation, every soldier recruited should carefully investigate the origin and background of each other.

Fortunately, Bohan has been operating in Nurin Province for many years and is still very well founded in this area of administration.

In addition, Duvi has received good news.

Dewey's old friend, Captain Bienrich of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps of the North, also visited Dewey a month ago with his latest shipment, expressing his will: many old mercenaries who retired after a lifetime of adventure, after leaving their adventurous careers, these men who used to lick blood on their knives, often in desolate old age. Though some people have a lot of savings, many more people are not good at managing their finances, or have developed the habit of drinking, gambling, etc. in their years of adventure, often with big hands and difficult lives.

These are, after all, veteran mercenaries with a skill, and although most of the former mercenaries are more or less physically old or even disabled, it is unfortunate, after all, that these experienced old mercenaries let themselves die.

As soon as Dewey listened to Bienrich, he slapped the board face to face: he accepted all of these retired mercenaries from the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps in the future.

After all, these people risked their lives, even though they were old or disabled, but after all, even if they could not be used as soldiers, sent to military camps, served as instructors, and trained those new recruits in martial arts, it was absolutely perfect!

Bienrich was extremely grateful to Dewey for his generosity and immediately thereafter joined several small and medium-sized mercenary regiments he was familiar with and sent some retired old brothers.

In this way, Dewey, while sending a personal favor to each other, actually solves his own shortage.

The recruitment process at Governor Bohan's house proceeded like a raging fire. And Dewey is not idle here either.

By order of the imperial military commander, 20,000 cavalry troops stationed on the prairie finally drove to Lulan City and stationed in military camps outside the city.

Dewey gave it to General Lombardon. According to Prince Duwei and Prince Chen's secret agreement, Duwei can leave 6,000 cavalry!

Dewey expects so much from 6,000 cavalry! After all, they are not new recruits, they are highly experienced and trained elite iron riders, and many of their officers were old men of Lombardon's time. After receiving them, they will be able to develop combat power in the short term.

In this case, Dewey had no courtesy of Prince Chen. He sent Lombardon to the barracks outside the city with a military order, and the 20,000 cavalry men lined up, and Lombardon picked them up in teams, stopping all the best of each team. After that, the six thousand people selected from the 20,000 iron rides are definitely an elite iron rider!

In the end, Dewey wielded a large sum of money and kept all of the officers on the roster, all of whom were former Lombardon's men. Thus, while 14,000 people were given to Prince Chen, the true strongest fighters were already under Dewey's command.

The battle horse that the Prairies compensated, Dewey's share, was thrown to Lombardon to replenish the cavalry.

As for the 10,000 pieces of cowhide... Dewey sent them to Gilliert City.

Less than five days after 10,000 cowhides were shipped to Gilliard, the first hot air balloon ships officially took off in the sky of Gilliard City.

Hot air balloons, which Dewey did when he was back home in the Rollin Plains, were still far from mature and could only be used as a delivery of some mail or valuables.

Mainly dyes used for combustion of hot gases, which are not formulated sufficiently well. After several magicians' studies in Gilliant City, together with some formulas provided by Dewey himself, a final dye formula was finally determined: a pharmaceutical solution extracted using sixteen magic agents, diluted by a special component and then produced in batches.

The hot gases produced by the combustion of these dyes have achieved the best possible results at present in terms of buoyancy and stability.

The formulation of this dye was also ordered by Dewey to be kept confidential as a level I, and even the production procedures were strictly separated from each other, with no connection to each other.

Dewey knows that this technology may not last forever, but to monopolize for one more day is to take advantage of yourself for one day.

Ten thousand cowhides were urgently manufactured to create a balloon, which, according to previous plans, was used as a means of transport and, by weight, the largest load-bearing spacecraft at present could carry approximately four tons.

It is clear to Dewey that hot air balloon spacecraft, both in speed and defense, are extremely backward and vulnerable and cannot appear on the front line as a combat force, but can only be used as a logistical vehicle.

However, at least one more air force of its own would be a complement to the “Air Force” scenario it envisioned.

Soon after several of Dewey's letters were sent out, on the Rollin Plains, Dewey's originally created "FedEx" had opened the branch to the northwest, and the first branch had been established in Lulan City.

Later, the hot air balloon spacecraft, a fresh thing, began to become the hottest topic for Northwesterners.

Unfortunately, Dewey didn't know anything about steam engines or anything, otherwise he really wanted to create an industrial revolution.

But even if not so magical. Dewey finally counted the strength in his hand, and after recruitment, his total strength reached 60,000, including a cavalry division, which was not weak.

There is also the only air force on the continent - the only air force so far - even in a state of no adversary.

And if you look at your people, you can count them as good as the clouds. Two holy knights, plus a few brilliant tough magicians (including terrible beings like Gandhof and Medusa).

With this strength, in the northwest gradually stabilize the heel, whether it is the Northwest Army or the Prairie people, you can count yourself as having a certain amount of bottom gas.

The only thing that worries Dewey is Jolyn, who took the entire fleet to the South China Ocean. This knight hasn't heard from Nanyang since she went there last year... is it the UK in the South? Leaving one of your fleets in the South Ocean? But that's not likely, and Dewey knows that it's almost impossible to intercept Jolyn's fleet at that point in the southern United Kingdom. Even if Jolyn's cops were in danger, they wouldn't even be able to return a whistleblower.

Towards the end of the day, as the cold weather in the northwest wind grew heavier, people finally realized that winter seemed to arrive.

Though Dewey hasn't done another miracle this year to produce that crazy harvest of food, after a year of preparation, it's not too sad this winter, and food reserves are still plentiful so far.

However, Duvi encountered a new problem.

Count Billia and the fat man from Delaney Hills sent someone deliberately to check on Dewey: they're all very interested in the hot air balloon spacecraft Dewey made!

Hot air balloon spacecraft is not a very high technology. The biggest key is dye! It's not like anything burns to create hot air that makes balloons float! Dewey kept the dye formula and even the dilution ratio strictly confidential in order to monopolize the technology.

He doesn't want to take these things out and share them with people right now - although Count Villa and Mount Duran are good friends with each other, and they've received a lot of benefits themselves. But... the sky...

For the time being, Dewey still has the mind to occupy the sky of Roland alone!

The Count of Villa and those sent by Mount Duran were also reluctant to refuse, and a few excuses were put on hold.

Nine hundred and sixty-first year of the Empire, soon to pass. On the orders of Prince Chen, Dewey is leaving for Didu to attend the New Year's celebration. But Dewey knew exactly what he was waiting for this time... Prince Chen's kiss, and it was still on his mind.

Finally, before returning to Imperial Capital, Dewey found his men.

He decided to talk about it officially.

After the announcement of Prince Chen's filiation, his men reacted differently. Lombardon's facial apathy, which clearly means: it's none of my business.

Dardanelle was somewhat happy for Dewey, but with a hint of regret: this guy was simply happy that Dewey was able to enter the royal family on this occasion, but also a dark pity - he had hoped that Dewey would marry the Lesters.

Other martial arts generals simply congratulated Dewey.

Phillip was the only one who remained silent.

After everyone has finished speaking, this first employee of Dewey's is the last one to speak!

“Duke.” Philip sighed: “While these words were said, some… well, some were very offensive, but now that we are all here are colleagues most trusted by the Duke, so I will be blunt.” He paused, looked around and said word for word: "This matter is by no means unfortunate, quite the contrary, and in my opinion it will cause infinite trouble for adults!! ”

Many warlords were somewhat surprised, and Dewey's eyes shined: "Go on! ”

“My lord.” Philip slowly said: “When you were in Didu, His Highness did not show any intention of marrying you! So I conclude that this must be an idea that the Regent has just given birth to recently! Well, guess what. His Royal Highness Chen is one of the few outstanding emperors of the Empire in recent times... well, although he hasn't officially landed yet. But from what he's done, Biogustine VI is more than half an hour smart! Do you want to kiss at this time... hey! Of course, our lord has always been honored by the Regent, and we all know that. However, if you do not mention it long ago, late, more than a year after the arrival of the adult in the northwest, it will be worth reflecting on. The strength grows stronger in the hands of adults now, and in this northwest place, the Northeast Resistance Army, the West Defense Prairie Man, came down a year, these things happened, but adults are not strong enough to make people understand your talent and strength! In the heart of Prince Chen, your assessment must have risen another step! It's time to kiss, it's pull up, it's also a test! Strengthen your loyalty by bringing the Duke into the royal family. Trying... hey hey, don't need me to say more! Most subtly, my lord, about you and the Lester family, the Marquise now means something to you, I'm afraid even the tourists at the roadside hotel know it! Didn't Prince Chen of the Emperor know? So he knows the Lester family wants to marry you, but he's still offering a kiss for his sister, and that's all the more worth thinking about! At least one thing is clear: I guess Prince Chen doesn't want to see you marry the Lester family!! ”

Dewey nodded and asked, “What if I refused the Regent's beauty directly? ”

“Well...” Philip sighed: "Well, I'm afraid the Regent's heart will create a few discrepancies or even suspicions about you. After all, you now hold tens of thousands of soldiers and are in a complicated place in the Northwest. Most importantly, the Empire is holding you back too little! Didn't you guys notice? Emperors have little control over us! It can be said that if a rebellious heart is born now... hey, even if you don't really rebel, as long as you want, learn to look like Lu Gao of the Northwest Army, ignore the orders of Emperor Du from today onwards, close the door to be the Emperor of the land, can Prince Chen do something about us? ”

This last sentence came out, everyone suddenly turned a blind eye!

If you think about it, it seems that the Emperor has very little control over Tessa province! Nearly everything in Desa Rural Province is self-reliant and does not rely on any help from the Emperor. Fiscal affairs are self-contained systems. Dewey can be the second Northwest Army anytime he wants!!

Watching the people not speak, Philip sighed: “My lord, I think to the right, even if Prince Chen appreciates you again, but as an emperor, you have emerged under his own hands an almost completely uncontrolled force, no matter how big this emperor is, his heart must grunt! ”

Dewey was also very serious: “Philip, so you think I should agree to Prince Tatsune's kiss, Euthanasia? ”

“No!” Philip suddenly denied the Dewey issue out loud and then bluntly said: “My lord, from any angle, I strongly oppose your marriage to the royal family!! ”

As soon as Dewey's spirit struck, the warlords next to him looked at Philip in surprise, and Dardanelle was the first to ask: “Mr. Philip, you just said that if you don't marry, I'm afraid the Emperor will suspect the Duchess...”

“To dispel suspicion, you don't have to marry.” Philip laughed and then shouted, “My lord, we are in the northwest, the reason we are free is because of the disturbances away from Didu. Here, the political situation is relatively simple. Although the Northwest Army and the Prairie are under a lot of pressure, they are still in the bright spot. But once you get involved in the royal family, the problem is troublesome! Your Excellency, you should understand that the Regent is in power now, but after all, he has many problems that remain unresolved. First is the struggle for imperial and divine power that has not been resolved for centuries! During the last coup d 'état, the temple stood up to His Majesty Chen at a critical moment, but there must be a deal between the two sides. Anything that involves a battle between imperial and divine powers is complicated! Your Excellency, you are now at home in the Northwest, but once you are pulled into the Royal System, you will become an important power figure in the Royal System! By then, unknowingly, the temple will be regarded as a key figure on the opponent's list... is this worth it? And secondly, in the long run... Sir, I say disrespectful words! If you marry the Regent's sister, marry the little princess. So, even if you don't forget your love, you also married Master Vivian... well, even if you treat your two wives equally and without distinction... but in the future? Once your wife has a baby! In accordance with the status and identity of the little princess, no matter how much you love the Vivian Mage, you are forced from any angle to have a son born to the princess as your heir!! ”

Dewey nodded.

Philip smiled slightly: "But in this way… Duchess, a few years from now, when you and the rest of you are not here after this life, will the Tulips continue to exist? If the Duchess and the Princess had children, they would have inherited all of the Duchess' estates... hey, bloodline is one step closer to royalty! Then, as long as the royal family operates cleverly, the next generation marries again... I'm afraid it won't last two generations and the Tulip family will be merged into the royal family!! ”

Speaking of which, Philip lowered his voice: "I am in no way afraid to listen. Historically, it's a common royal trick. Faced with a powerful foreign family, it can't be eliminated and guarded against, most will use this‘ soft knife ’to grind slowly! Thirty years is no good. Fifty years! Fifty years is no good. A hundred years! They will eventually swallow the whole family! There are several examples of this in the history of our empire! This is the art of emperors! ”

Suddenly, Philip looked into Dewey's eyes and suddenly flashed a little strange, hesitated for a moment and whispered: “If you don't give me a distant example, say it's close! Duke, your original Rollin family is a living example! ”

Dewey stunned: "The Rollins? What happened to the Rollins? ”

Philip grinned, “Well, sir, don't you know that?” Looking at his expression, he seemed a little embarrassed, as if he deeply regretted that he had said something wrong.

Dewey took a deep breath and his eyes flickered: “Philip, you say it directly, since I've called everyone to discuss things, there's nothing to hide from! Go ahead!”

Philip sighed, his hands hidden in his sleeve, gently caged, took a half-step back, owed slightly to his body, and detailed in a gentle voice: “Well, pardon my vain remarks. ”

He stood up straight and slowed down: “The glory of the Rollins began at the beginning of the Augustine dynasty, Lord Duke, your ancestors' generation of heroes, the Civil War of the South, saving the Empire in difficulty, the official seal of the Imperial Marshal! And was granted the entire Rollin Plains as a territory by His Majesty the Emperor at the time! I will not dwell on the story of the Rollins' ancestors when it was sealed. Imagine how glorious the rank of Imperial Marshal is. At that time, the Rollins were almost the Empire's number one house! But then, by now... Although Count Raymond, the last generation of the head of the family, has also joined the military command, the situation is far worse than it was... It has to be said, it is also the result of the royal heart! ”

“Duchess, I know you're familiar with badgerology and crest, so you know what that crown symbol on the original Rollins badge means, don't you? ”

“Of course." replied Dewey, "It was a sign of the royal family. When my ancestor, Marshal Rawling, stood up for great credit, the emperor married a princess to him... because of this affair, the Rawlings became royalty. ”

Philip smiled slightly, then faintly: "Look… how similar it is to today's situation. ”

Dewey frowned and didn't understand Phillip's words.

Philip has continued: "This is the Royal's first move against the Rollins! First of all, Marshal Lorraine's loyalty to the royal family. Everyone knows that the royal family is not worried about his disloyalty. He used this long term soft knife against the Lorraine family... because the royal family will never tolerate any other family power too strong. The first princess married the Rollins, so that the Rollins had a royal relationship nominally. The descendants of Marshal Rollins were of royal descent… From this point of view, the Duke, you also have a certain royal descent. ”

“Go on!” Dewey had an implicit guess.

“From the point of view of descent, according to the current universally accepted criteria, three generations! In other words, the son of the then Marshal and Princess of Rollin became the successor of the Rollin clan chief, but that clan chief already had half the royal lineage in terms of blood! So, according to the royal plan, if the second Earl of Rawling were to marry the royal family, the third Earl would be of three-quarters royal descent!! My lord... a man, if three quarters of the blood on his body is royal, only one quarter is Rollin's... So please tell me, is he really royal? Or is it the Rollins? Well, if that's not enough... what about marrying the royal family in the next generation?! So how much Rollins' blood is left in future generations?? ”

This is a problem that makes everyone feel cold!

Finally, Philip smiled: "As long as we have been married to the royal family for three consecutive generations, in the end, the family will naturally be merged with the royal family! ”

Dewey's face had faded and he suddenly remembered something!

Sure!

Philip also changed his face, whispering: “If I had guessed correctly, the Rollins were too powerful and worrying in the military, the royal family took such a soft knife against the Rollins, slowly cutting them, and after up to three generations, the Rollins would be annexed by the royal family. But... I didn't expect that when I got to the back, a stumbling block appeared, which finally disrupted this long-term plan of the royal family. ”

Speaking of which, Philip looked up at Dewey and laughed: “Lord Duke, I've read history and know that there was a countess in your ancestors who was supposed to be married to the royal family, but this Count Rollin was a kind of person, and despite the opposition of his family and outsiders, he fell in love with a famous astrologer at the time! And finally married the woman astrologer as his wife... right? Such a move greatly dissatisfied the royal family, and then the Count… died early in the year, his heirs were not old, but the result was to revitalize the vast Rollin family, the family, for some time, until a few more outstanding figures emerged in the family. ”

In love with a female astrologer? Married a female astrologer as his wife?

Of course Dewey knows who Phillip is talking about!

But Phillip is talking about it now, and the implicit, as if it meant something else.

Early death? Is there... any conspiracy in here?

His mind was so chaotic that Dewey didn't hear what Philip said behind him. He heard Philip sayingly: "… the refusal to marry made the royal family very dissatisfied. After hearing about it, the Rollins' decade-long defeat was the result of repression by all sides. Ultimately, the Rowling family no longer worries the royal family. This is the chance to revitalize the Rowling family in future generations. Although they still call it the Wuhun family, it is too far from the situation of the then Marshal Rowling..."

Dewey looked stiff and suddenly heard a faint sigh in her head.

… Semel!

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