Chapter 255 [State affairs are the most important]
Chapter 255 [State affairs are the most important thing]
When Du Wei sat in the Governor's Palace of Nulin Province and faced Bohan again, this time the meeting between the two was undoubtedly much more pleasant than the last time.
After a while of polite greetings, Du Wei once again expressed his gratitude and gratitude to Bohan for sending troops to help last time, highly praised Bohan's righteous deed, and expressed his willingness to bear the pensions of all fallen soldiers...
After finishing the conversation, Du Wei picked up the tea mixed with sand and honey in front of him, took a sip, and then said with a smile: "Dear Governor Bohan. My staff Philip told me that you have no objection to the question I proposed.
The cooperation plan...does it have any special requirements?"
When Du Wei said this, his brows were furrowed. He felt faintly dissatisfied.
He believed that the conditions he offered were already very generous. Although he had to recruit troops in Governor Bohan's territory because of the sparse population in his territory, he also proposed some compensation plans. For example, Bohan's army was forced to recruit troops due to legal reasons.
It is not possible to directly mobilize financial resources to raise troops. In order not to give the Northwest Army a chance to interfere, all the signs of the army are in the name of the private army of the Tulip family. Du Wei and Bohan are half of the signs of the army. At the same time, Du Wei is also responsible for all the troops.
military expenses for supplies and equipment (including Bohan’s army).
Such conditions are equivalent to using Du Wei's money to raise troops for Bohan. It's just that the population in Bohan's territory is used.
Isn't he satisfied? What else does he want?
Du Wei believed that Bohan must have been attracted by this proposal, because compared to himself, Bohan, who lived under the frontline of the Northwest Army, had a more urgent need to strengthen the army to protect himself.
"I think the conditions I offered are enough to express the sincerity of the Tulip family." Du Wei carefully controlled his tone: "Dear Governor Bohan, your people, your soldiers, I will spend money to support them.
I will provide all the expenses for these troops, military expenses and weapons and equipment... Such conditions are probably not found in the entire continent."
"But you also want to give signs to my people on my territory." Bohan replied unceremoniously.
"No, it should be said as 'subjects of the empire'." Du Wei said lightly: "I remember that you are the governor of the empire, not the lord."
"So I have to be more responsible for the people in my jurisdiction." Bohan remained calm and held up the tea cup.
Du Wei sighed.
Bohan's request does have something... like a lion opening its mouth.
The conditions he proposed made Du Wei a little embarrassed.
Bohan asked Duwei to provide him with some additional help: an excellent cavalry general to help him train new soldiers... At the same time, he also needed Duwei to provide him with "magical assistance."
Magical assistance? That sounds nice! Just ask Duwei for a magician!
"The issue of the cavalry command area is not difficult." Du Wei said: "If the plan is carried out, I will build a permanent military fortress in the border area of our two provinces for special troop training. Although I don't have many people who are good at cavalry.
, but General Longbottom’s reputation has been heard throughout the northwest... Although I can’t lend you this 250-year-old general, I can allow your army to use this military fortress. In this future military fortress, together
Be trained by General Longbottom."
Bohan thought for a while and nodded: "I agree, this proposal is feasible. But how to solve the problem of magic assistance?"
Du Wei touched his nose and smiled bitterly: "Governor Bohan... Although I am a magician, please understand. I can't come to Nulin Province in person to help you, right?"
"But according to my information, you have at least thirty magicians under your command now," Bohan said calmly.
"Most of them are magic apprentices and do not have real combat effectiveness." Du Wei shook his head, and then he smiled slyly: "And... they are students from the Imperial Academy of Magic. After their internship in the northwest, they still
I have to return to the imperial capital to continue studying... Even if I agree, I'm afraid the regent and the Magic Academy will not agree to let these students stay in the northwest permanently."
"Your Majesty the Duke." Bohan stood up. He deliberately looked at the closed door and said with a smile: "There are only two of us here. So, I think there is no need for us to say these false words. Let's be honest.
, based on my understanding of you as a person, I believe... these twenty-eight students will never return to the Imperial Capital. You will not let them go, right?"
"Twenty-six." Du Wei's expression flashed with sadness: "During the battle in Gilliat City, I lost two outstanding students."
"Yes... but you will not let these twenty-six people go back again." Bohan said slowly: "And besides these twenty-six students, I know that there are several outstanding people under your command.
Earth magician...for example, the eighth-level magician Vivian."
Suddenly a glimmer of light flashed in Du Wei's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Governor Bohan, do you think I will agree to send my future wife to a place six hundred miles away from me?"
"...Wife?" Bohan was stunned for a moment, then frowned.
Damn it! Didn’t the intelligence say that the Tulip Duke might marry the Liszt family? Why would that female magician become his wife?
"So... where are the teachers who lead the students? They are two decent mid-level gray-clothed mages." Bohan immediately gave up asking for Vivian. He also understood that since Du Wei even said the words "wife"
.Don’t make such an idea as soon as possible.
No man would be willing to send his wife to someone else to fight to her death.
Du Wei smiled: "Governor Bohan... you may not know the identities of the two leading teachers, right? They are the disciples of Master Alec of the Magic Union... the official magicians of the Magic Union, and also the students of the Magic Academy.
Teacher! The Magic Academy will never be willing to give up two excellent magic teachers under any circumstances!"
This time he told the truth.
Although Du Wei had indeed long ago thought about leaving these students in the northwest, he really had not given any thought to the two disciples of Ai Li Ke. They still wanted to return to the college to continue teaching students.
"Why don't you ask the Imperial Capital for help?"
Du Wei simply raised his question directly.
In his opinion, Governor Bohan was in the northwest and asked for help from the imperial capital in order to fight against the Northwest Army. He secretly reported to Prince Chen about such an important matter. In order to stabilize the situation in the northwest and fight against the warlord of the Northwest Army... let Prince Chen send a few palace magicians.
Come on, the smart Prince Chen will not refuse such a request.
Bohan was smiling bitterly. There was some fatigue in his expression, and he sighed softly. This time he stood up and walked to the window. He said softly: "Your Majesty, you... don't seem to have any idea about my background.
I don’t understand.”
After a pause, he whispered: "When I came to the northwest from the south... the person who recommended me was the late eldest prince Yawen. From a political standpoint... I, hehe... should be counted as
I think he belongs to the eldest prince's faction. Now that Prince Chen has taken office as the regent, he has not removed me from the northwest or directly captured me. He has also allowed me to continue to sit in the northwest and command the military and political power here. I am already very wise and powerful! If I want it again
The magician...will he give it to me?"
Won't!
Although Du Wei didn't say it, he immediately gave this answer in his heart!
Indeed, even if Prince Chen is a smart man, he is generous enough. But facing the remnants of the eldest prince's lineage, in order to take the overall situation into consideration, it is already magnanimous not to touch Bohan's position as governor. Give him a magician... then
It's absolutely impossible!
"And... even if Prince Chen sends a magician." Bohan smiled softly: "I'm afraid the people sent will still have to shoulder the important task of 'monitoring' me! How can I do anything when I put on my vest?!
I don’t have to think about those court magicians, the Magic Guild, I have nothing to do with them.”
Having said this, Bohan suddenly bowed deeply to Du Wei, his eyes unable to hide the fatigue: "Du Wei..."
He actually abandoned the official title and called Du Wei by his first name, which made Du Wei feel moved.
"Du Wei..." Bohan said slowly: "I have been in the northwest for many years... In my heart, although I was recommended by the eldest prince, I have never regarded myself as a certain sect. I, Bohan, am Roland
People from the empire are officials of the empire. If I had liked to engage in politics, I would not have come to this barren land in the northwest! Back then, I had many ways to stay in the prosperous imperial capital! But... if the chaos in the northwest is not eliminated, one day
, will become a serious problem for the empire! Over the years, I have worked hard and can only control the Northwest Army step by step, but the real progress may not be much. Seeing that I am getting older day by day... this place in the northwest.
There will always be a big chaos. I...it's not that I don't understand, but I'm really powerless!"
At this point, Bohan's face was full of sincerity and he said: "I know that when you came to the northwest, I set a trap for you... You probably resented me in your heart. I, Bohan, can express my apology to you here.
When you first came to the northwest, I was naturally dissatisfied. I always felt that the imperial capital was preparing to reduce my power. In addition, seeing that you, Du Wei, were really young, I felt resentful. I thought that at your age, you could not do anything in the northwest.
What happened? That’s why I did those... hehe, actions."
After a pause, Bohan sighed: "Over the past year, after watching Du Wei's every move in the northwest, and the Dessa Province becoming more prosperous under your governance, I feel convinced by you. I think
I thought again, in this place in the northwest, although you and I were estranged in the past, we have the same goal after all. If we continue to be so vindictive, it is really meaningless, so I decided..."
At this point, Governor Bohan walked up to Du Wei, bowed deeply, and said sincerely: "Your Excellency, state affairs are the most important thing!"
Looking at the old Governor Bohan, Du Wei's heart trembled. He suddenly stood up, took a deep look at the other person, and said slowly: "Five people. No more...and they will be rotated every three months."
Once. In addition... I will think of a way to see if I can find a real magician for you. Lord Governor... state affairs are the most important thing!"
Bohan breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly smiled, but this smile was full of solemnity.
"Du Wei... We have a simple conversation... Let's tell the truth. Even if we can level the northwest in the future! Once the situation in the northwest stabilizes, I am afraid that I, the governor, will be dismissed. I know in my heart, Chen
Although the prince is wise... but politics is politics! He still uses me now because he needs me here in the northwest. When one day he doesn't need me anymore... I will be done as a governor! Anyway, I am not young anymore. In the future,
I leave this place in the northwest to you, sir!"
When Du Wei came out of Governor Bohan's study, Bohan personally sent Du Wei out of the Governor's Mansion. Du Wei didn't stay long and immediately set off on his way back.
In the carriage, Philip couldn't help but be moved when he heard Du Wei finish the conversation with Bohan and said: "Sir... have you really promised him?!"
Du Wei nodded, and suddenly smiled: "Otherwise, I promised to give it to others... and also promised that the gunpowder jars we newly developed and are showing great power under Gilliat City can also be provided to him as appropriate.
, he expressed his willingness to pay for it.”
Phillip frowned, endured it for a long time, and finally said with a wry smile: "Are you... a little too generous?"
After saying this, even Du Wei himself couldn't help laughing.
Speaking of which, I really don’t want it to be my own style!
When doing things on my own, I always try to take advantage of myself and never suffer any losses. This time, I made a huge gift with tears in my eyes. Not only did I give it to the other side’s magic students, but I also provided all the gunpowder.
Of course... I will never hand over the formula of gunpowder. The product can be provided, but the technology is not! Du Wei still grasps this point very accurately.
"I helped him... just because he is indeed a good official." Du Wei sighed: "At least he is not the kind of noble man who only plans for himself... Well, he is a capable guy. It's a pity... State affairs are the most important thing.