He actually received a rare cold reception along the way in Mulan City!
With his status as an imperial duke, he was favored by the regent, and he himself came from a famous martial arts family in the empire (although the Luo Lin family has fallen, in the aristocratic circle that pays great attention to family status and tradition, Du Wei is still regarded as
own people), and not to mention that Du Wei himself is also a powerful magician.
Along the way from the imperial capital, in every city we visited on the way, the local chief executive received Du Wei with the most solemn etiquette.
But when they arrived at Mulan City, the convoy arrived at the gate of the city. The Imperial Forest Army officer who opened the way looked for a long time, but he didn't see anyone from the Nulin Provincial Governor's Palace! Not even the lowest-level reception official!
This made the officer of the Royal Guards very angry! Who are they? They are the proud sons of heaven, the Royal Guards beside the emperor! They are the third-level official! Along the way, in addition to being extremely respectful to Du Wei, the local officials also treated them with great respect.
These imperial guards are also very respectful. When have they ever received such cold treatment?
Seeing that there was no reception official from the Governor's Mansion at the gate of the city, even the soldiers guarding the city gate blocked the way and asked to see their customs clearance documents... With such a huge convoy and hundreds of regular escorts, it was natural that they couldn't do it casually.
Put into the city.
Just when the officer of the Imperial Guard was about to get angry, Philip jumped out of Duwei's carriage, walked to the Imperial Guard officer, and whispered a few words, before the officer angrily took out the official document from his arms and threw it away.
Gave it to the soldiers guarding the city.
"Did you see clearly! The badge on my armor!" the Royal Guards officer shouted arrogantly.
How do you know? The Mulan City garrison thought it was tough. They gave the guard a cold look and replied in a nonchalant manner: "It's just because I saw that you are a guard that I have to check you! If you leave without permission, you will not be allowed to leave without an order."
The troops stationed in the station are visually guilty of rebellion! Humph."
The imperial guard was suppressed, but he did not dare to get angry due to Du Wei's order brought by Philip. He waited patiently for the other party to check the documents, and then whipped his horse as if to vent his anger. Then he led the people to the city.
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The soldier guarding the city looked at it coldly, but mocked: "Huh, people from the south just don't know how to take care of their horses. People who don't take care of their horses are worthy of being cavalry."
These words happened to be heard by Du Wei in the carriage. He was silent for a long time before sighing.
The Royal Forest Army is indeed not worthy of reuse.
Perhaps their equipment was the best and their treatment was also the best, but... this army piled up with gold coins always made Du Wei feel that it was a little too flashy and gorgeous.
Originally, Du Wei planned to find a way to keep these five hundred Imperial Guards after arriving in the northwest, but along the way, he gave up this idea. These proud Imperial Guards were not part of Du Wei's plan.
But Du Wei then smiled at Philip next to him: "It seems that Governor Bohan is not friendly to us."
Philip also looked confused. Although he was a young man Du Wei was optimistic about, he had no experience in politics after all. Although he was knowledgeable, there were some things that he still couldn't see through.
Du Wei already knew it in his heart.
If he didn't come to the northwest, Governor Bohan would lead the overall fight against the Northwest Army. But if he came... what would Bohan think? He would probably think that the central government of the empire did not trust him! He sent people to divide
own power!
You know, although Bohan is only the governor of Nulin Province in name, in fact, Du Wei had heard before he came that because the two previous lords of Desa Province were driven away by the Northwest Army, and in this case
In the chaotic situation, Governor Bohan was actually in charge of the administrative orders.
It’s strange that people are willing to look good on me when I, the person who shares the food, come here!
The convoy entered Mulan City all the way. Du Wei sat in the carriage and looked out the window. As he looked along, he realized that this capital city of Nulin Province was actually managed by Bo Han with a very good climate. There were bustling streets and pedestrians coming and going.
.There are also those merchants, which are lively and prosperous.
The group of people crossed the street and went directly to the Governor's Palace, and on the way, they finally met the people from the Governor's Palace.
Several officials from the Governor's Mansion who were responsible for reception came on horseback (this made Du Wei sigh, it seems that in this place in the northwest, everyone can ride a horse, and even these civilian officials seemed to be quite skilled in riding horses),
Blocked the way of Du Wei's motorcade.
The visitor was extremely respectful towards Du Wei, but the meaning behind his words was somewhat worth pondering.
"Your Majesty the Duke, our Lord Governor asked us to welcome you into the city. It's just that there were complicated affairs in the Governor's Mansion this morning, and the military pay delivery this autumn was very troublesome, so the time was delayed. Please forgive me, Lord Duke. We are right in front.
Leading the way, the Governor has already arranged the Duke's residence, and the Mulan City Administrative Mansion is right in front..."
Before he finished speaking, Du Wei frowned slightly.
Administrative mansion?
In the empire, the administrative mansion was a place where each local government was responsible for receiving official personnel from other regions. It was equivalent to the post houses in ancient China. But the problem was... those places generally only received some low-level officials, like Du Wei
Every time such a powerful person went to a place, how could the local officials dare to let Du Wei live in that kind of place? Along the way, every time he visited a city, the local officials would choose the best place in the city for Du Wei to stay, and even
I wish I could invite Du Wei to live in my home.
But Governor Bohan actually dared to do such a thing. Not only did he not come, he even threw Du Wei directly to the administrative mansion!
What made Du Wei frown was not that he disliked the poor conditions of the administrative residence. It was that he did not expect that Governor Bohan's attitude towards him was so bad that he even lost all courtesy.
As a result, everyone around Du Wei was a little unhappy. Even Philip, a newbie in politics, felt that it was a bit too much, and the servants and soldiers under Du Wei all showed angry expressions.
Du Wei thought for a while and suddenly smiled, then got out of the carriage, looked at the two Mulan City officials, and said in a very calm tone: "I wonder if the Governor is in the city now?"
The one next to him was about to answer, but the other one quietly pulled him, and then said with a smile: "Your Majesty the Duke, unfortunately, our Lord Governor left the city early this morning. The Northwest Army sent people yesterday to collect autumn supplies and military pay, and there are
The governor is really inseparable from the affairs of several business groups on the grassland aliens..."
Du Wei nodded, but sneered in his heart.
Going out of town early this morning?
What a joke! Along the way, every time I went to a place, my cavalrymen who were standing in front of them would run ahead and make announcements. And along the way, every time I stopped at a place, the local officials would also tell the next person about their itinerary.
Place! According to this, the governor must have known about his arrival today yesterday.
With his current status, since he knew he was coming, he still chose to go out early this morning? He was talking nonsense with his eyes open!
Thinking of this, Du Wei suddenly had an idea in his mind.
You want to avoid me? I want to see you! Governor Bohan, although you have made great achievements in the northwest for many years, your arrogance is too big, right?
Then Du Wei simply gave an order to the people around him: "Everyone, follow these two gentlemen to the mansion to rest... General Longbottom, Philip. Come with me to the Governor's Mansion. Lao Yan, take your people with me."
Walk!"
The expressions of the two Mulan City officials changed, but Du Wei didn't even discuss it with them and directly issued the order. He was the Duke, how could these two guys dare to stop him? They had to obediently assign one person to lead the large group of people.
After going to the mansion, the remaining person led the way and took Du Wei to the Governor's Mansion.
The Governor's Mansion is located in the center of Mulan City. It has a typical architectural style in the northwest region. The shape is so simple that it is almost ugly, but it is extremely strong. Before anyone got close, Du Wei could feel the busy atmosphere in the Governor's Mansion from a distance.
Officials with busy faces were constantly coming in and out of the gate of the Governor's Mansion. There was a side door next to it, and there was a long queue, which made Du Wei look a little weird.
The people queuing up were dressed in different styles, including foreigners wearing leather robes, and some wearing southern silk robes. Judging from their temperament, they were probably businessmen. These people gathered at the side entrance of the Governor's Mansion.
There is a long queue. But I don’t know what to wait for.
Du Wei looked at the official leading the way. Before he could speak, the official noticed his words and immediately explained: "Sir, these are people from the trading group coming and going. They came to the Governor's Mansion to receive the next quarter's payment."
Official document on trade quota.”
"Official document on trade share?" Du Wei glanced at Philip behind him with some doubts, but the young man also looked confused. It seemed that he didn't know. After all, he had only been to the northwest a few years ago.
"Yes." The official smiled and said: "This is a pioneering work of the Governor. Every year, various governments in Nulin Province purchase a large amount of materials, which include supplementing the military resources of the Northwest Army, as well as the required official rations and...
There are various official goods. The procurement of these things comes from the private sector. Later, the governor came up with this method to let the business groups that come and go distribute them. At the beginning of each year, these business groups will send people to Mulan City.
We, the Governor, will then select the business groups with the best reputation and the lowest bids, and give them the power of comprador. This will save us a lot of trouble, and the things we buy every year will be cheap and good. We will also save a lot.
Financial expenditures. The people you see queuing up are all scattered small caravans. They do not have the strength to participate in the competition at the beginning of each year. However, the Governor also specially allocated some purchasing shares. As long as these businessmen spend money to
Buy... Summer is about to pass now, and these businessmen are all here to compete for the autumn share. These days, the financial secretary in the Governor's Mansion has been very busy."
It doesn't matter if you don't listen, Du Wei was immediately shocked when he heard it!
Governor Bohan's method... In Du Wei's opinion, it is almost the same extremely advanced financial method he knew in his previous life: bidding!!
As soon as they entered the Governor's Mansion, the official quietly sent someone in to report. Du Wei saw this but did not stop him. He just put his hands behind his hands and looked at the grandeur of the Governor's Mansion with a leisurely expression.
Obviously, Governor Bohan has a very good habit: saving!
As the highest administrative body of a province, this Governor's Mansion is far inferior to the garrison mansions in some cities that Du Wei saw along the way! There are no gorgeous decorations in the courtyard. There are only busy officials coming and going.
, the soldiers standing guard stood upright, and even if Du Wei and his party walked by them, they would not look sideways.
This official led Du Wei in, but the expression on his face was very embarrassing. He seemed to be deliberately delaying time, and slowly led Du Wei around the Governor's Mansion calmly. How could Du Wei not know? He didn't expose him.
Finally, a man dressed as a low-level official came running in front with a hurried look on his face. He whispered a few words to this guy. The official's face became more and more ugly. He turned around and saluted Du Wei, and said with an apologetic smile: "Your Majesty the Duke...
Our Lord Governor happened to have just come back, but he is currently talking with several leaders of the northwest foreign business groups. Do you think you should go to the lounge in the Governor's Mansion and sit down first? Ah, that's right! You must not have done it yet.
Have you tasted our Mulan City’s specialty, sand honey? I’ll have it delivered to you right away.”
It is true that Duweidi has never drunk sand bees, but as a knowledgeable pharmacist, how could he not know about this kind of thing? It is nothing more than a kind of bee that grows in the dry land of the northwest, collected from cacti
Just waiting for the nectar of special local plants.
"No, I'll go directly to see the Governor. Well, is he meeting the leader of the foreign merchant group in the northwest? That's just right. I'm about to take office in Desa Province. The region of Desa Province happens to be the closest to the northwest. Now go
It’s also good to meet those guys.”
"But..." Just as the official was about to say something, Du Wei's face darkened and he gave this guy a cold look. He didn't dare to say anything. He coughed hard and asked the guy next to him to hurry up.
After reporting the news, he slowly led Du Wei inside with a grimace on his face.
Walking to the innermost part of the Governor's Mansion, there was a hall in front of him, but the door was closed, and several fully armed garrison troops stood in the distance. Du Wei came here, and several garrison troops were about to stop him. The accompanying officials next to him
Hurry up and block it.
He was a burly man. Suddenly he saw the guy he had just sent to report. He was also waiting outside the door with an anxious look on his face. He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. The guy smiled bitterly at the official and said: "The Governor left an order before going in.
No one is allowed to go in and disturb me. I have been waiting here for a long time and the guards refused to let me in to report."
Du Wei ignored these people and walked inside. The two guards standing at the door looked at Du Wei's demeanor and hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to stop him. However, Longbottom had already ran over and pushed him away.
One of them shouted coldly: "Get out of the way! Do you dare to stop the Duke!"
The title of Duke made the two guards flinch. After all, in the entire continent, people with the title of "Duke" are very rare. If you pick one out at random, they are all powerful people, not like themselves.
The little guard can be offended.
Du Wei was about to push the door open when he suddenly heard a roar coming from inside.
"You cunning Roland people, do you think we prairie people are easy to fool! Let me tell you, Lord Governor, if you don't agree to our deal today, then we will bring someone to get it ourselves!"
Along with the words, there was a crash inside, as if some weapon had chopped the table over.
Duwei winked at Longbottom, who nodded, raised his voice and shouted loudly: "Damn it, it's that tribal bastard who dares to run wild here! In the past few years since I left, how brave are you bastards?
It’s getting bigger and bigger!”
After saying that, Longbottom kicked the door open with one kick, and then walked in swaggeringly.
Du Wei then followed in and saw a handsome middle-aged man sitting behind a desk in the middle of the hall. He was wearing the uniform of an imperial governor. There was a document placed on the left side in front of him and a document lying flat on the right side.
Long sword.
There are also three guys in the room who are dressed as prairie aliens. One of them is extremely tall, with a arrogant look on his face, and his hair is even more weird. The sides of his head are shaved bald, leaving only an upward-facing whip stuck in the middle.
Under his leather robe, he was wearing a leather armor. His face was full of arrogance and anger at the moment, he was holding a sharp scimitar in his hand, and in front of him was a table that had been chopped into two pieces.
The three prairie men all had unruly faces, raising their chins as they waited for the man behind the desk. The man holding the scimitar had a face full of intimidation. He was still wielding the scimitar lightly in his hand.
The shining sword light reflected on his face, adding a bit of ferocity.
And the man sitting behind the desk was naturally the legendary Governor Bohan. Facing these three arrogant aliens, he looked calm and looked coldly at the guy standing in front of him holding a machete.
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Obviously, before Longbottom broke in, the two sides seemed to be discussing something and the talks broke down. The aliens on the grassland were savage by nature and immediately pulled out their knives to threaten them.
However, Longbottom's intrusion disrupted all this. Governor Bohan, who was sitting behind the desk, immediately became pale and shouted: "Who is it?"
Du Wei took two steps, looked at Bohan from a distance, and said with a smile: "My Lord Governor, it is not easy to meet you. I am Du Wei Rudolf."
Bohan raised his eyebrows. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
But Longbottom glared at the alien holding the knife: "Which tribe are you from?"
Looking at Longbottom, the arrogant alien was about to get angry, but he stared at Longbottom up and down for a few times. His face, which was full of arrogance just now, suddenly became as if he had seen a ghost. His hands loosened,
The knife also fell on the ground, and he stared at Longbottom with his mouth wide open: "You, you, you... Mossak! Mossak is back!"
The two aliens behind him looked older, but the expression on Longbottom's face was even more wonderful. One of them was even so scared that he seemed to be trembling.
Longbottom snorted coldly: "You recognize me!"
The arrogant man was forced by his eyes and took a step back involuntarily: "Lord Mosak...I, I, I am from the Bilon tribe...I, I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Longbottom suddenly stepped forward, raised his leg and kicked the guy hard in the stomach. Poor, burly man, he was knocked down with just one kick. But he didn't seem to even dare to hide.
. Longbottom went up and grabbed his neck and lifted him up. He raised his hand and threw this big man directly into the yard.
"What were you doing just now! Damn it! I have only been away from Northwest China for a few years, and you guys have even forgotten my rules! How dare you show your sword here!"
Longbottom looked at the remaining two guys coldly.
One of them was shaking so much that he couldn't stand it, and the other one could barely speak, and quickly said: "Master Mossak... I don't dare. It's just, it's just..."
"What the hell! If you can't speak, I'll cut off your tongue. Go back and find someone who can speak!" Longbottom glared, and the guy almost softened. But his speech immediately became much smoother: "No, no...
...Dear Lord Mosak, we are not convinced! This Lord Governor purchases war horses from our tribe every year, but this year his price is unacceptable to us! He only offered 20,000 gold coins for three thousand good horses! Our tribe’s
Aren’t the finest horses worth even ten gold coins each?”
Longbottom sneered: "How many do you want?"
"Four...forty thousand."
"Get the fuck out of here!" Longbottom cursed, and then said harshly: "Go back and tell your leader! Ten thousand gold coins! Four thousand horses! I'll give you ten days to deliver them! There's one horse hair missing!
, I will take someone to get it myself!"
This alien almost stopped crying.
Ten thousand gold coins? Four thousand horses? This business is a huge loss!
But before he spoke, Longbottom already frowned and said, "I've finished speaking, why are you still standing here! Are you waiting for me to invite you to dinner? Get out of here!"
The last words of "fuck off" immediately made these two guys feel as if they had been forgiven. How could they dare to say no? They agreed one after another, and then ran away with their faces turned upside down.
Du Wei sighed inwardly.
Damn it...this is called majesty! The two hundred and five generals who roamed the northwest back then really lived up to their reputation!