The sun shone on the main hall, and the weather finally cleared, sweeping away the cold air and humidity in the palace that had been damp all winter.
This ancient palace is the largest palace among the many majestic and solemn buildings in the imperial city. It is shining brightly under the sun. Thousands of years ago, it was here that the great founding emperor Aragon announced his credentials and declared the founding of the country.
Accept the surrender and cheers of countless warriors who have fought hundreds of battles.
Although it has taken thousands of years, countless generations of emperors have spent a lot of money to repeatedly repair and expand this hall. In this generation, this ancient building not only does not appear to be decadent, but also becomes more and more glorious.
Dozens of huge circular pillars on both sides, which only a few people can surround, are carved with delicate and gorgeous reliefs. On the reliefs are all the legendary heroes from the founding war. The huge brazier burns all year round.
There is an everlasting flame, and the golden-armored warriors standing under the corridor are all the strongest warriors carefully selected from the Royal Guards. They are wearing the finest armor and holding long axes, standing in a row.
This place, which symbolizes the central core authority of the empire, was where the emperors would gather their ministers and nobles to discuss decisions whenever the empire had to decide on major national policies.
And today, after experiencing a winter of defeat, His Royal Highness the Regent convened many ministers here to discuss the war on the front line.
The main entrance of the hall was closed, and at this time, a palace attendant bent down and ran in a hurry along the corridor. While running, although he maintained a bent posture, his buttocks were slightly raised back, which was a bit awkward.
It's funny, but among the warriors standing around, no one dared to laugh, and no one even came up to stop him.
Just because this palace waiter ran very fast with boots on his feet. In his hands, he held a bright red scroll high and raised it high above his head. The red color on the scroll was bright, as if made of blood.
The dyeing is average.
This red color symbolizes the most urgent battle report sent from the line. According to convention, if such an urgent battle report is delivered to the palace, no one is allowed to block it for a moment, even if it is the middle of the night, when such a battle report arrives,
It must also be delivered directly to the hands of the emperor! This is also the rule laid down by the founding emperor Aragorn.
Although for thousands of years, the level of emperors in the empire has been uneven. There have always been some mediocre monarchs in office who inevitably neglected government affairs, and some people gradually did not follow these iron laws. However, the regent currently in office is a diligent person.
, during his administration, these iron laws were strictly enforced!
The waiter ran to the door of the main hall with his butt sticking out, glanced at the surrounding golden armored warriors, stood outside the door of the hall, looked a little nervous, but opened his voice and shouted loudly: "Emergency battle report from the front!!!"
His voice was full of breath, and his voice was immediately carried into the hall.
Sure enough, after a while, the door of the main hall opened, and two palace officials came out with sullen faces, but they did not look guilty at all. They just looked serious, solemnly took the red scroll, and ran in quickly.
In the main hall, the regent is sitting high on the throne, with two sides below. Present are Camisillo, the young military minister of the empire, some senior military generals, the minister of finance, as well as many senior officials of the Imperial Finance Office, ministers of etiquette, and
There are seven or eight powerful figures in the empire, and one of them, a fat man, is none other than the Delan Mountain Warcraft.
This Delan Mountain monster was saying something loudly with a red face. He was interrupted now, but he did not dare to say anything. Seeing the palace official solemnly handing a red scroll to the hand of the regent, he
He quickly paused the plan he was talking about about the logistics supplies in the frontline theater and stood there, secretly looking at the regent.
Prince Chen sat on it with a calm expression. He took the scroll. The sealing paint on it was intact. He opened it and took out a parchment scroll inside. He unfolded it and took a look. Many people below stared at the regent, trying to learn from this king.
There were some clues on his face, but after the regent saw it, his expression did not change at all, and even the muscles at the corners of his eyes did not change at all. He just nodded and handed the scroll to the attendant to put it away before turning his eyes.
Landing on the Demonic Beast of Delan Mountain again, he said warmly: "Well, go on, what's going on with the material distribution for next season?"
The Demonic Beast of Delan Mountain seemed a little dazed, and then he immediately reacted, coughed twice, and then continued to shake his fat head, and said loudly with a loud voice: "Yes!...Uh, what I just said about the luck adjustment issue,
At present, it seems that the supply of food, grass and weapons is quite sufficient. However, I have been in the north for a month, but I know that the armor-piercing heavy arrows on the front line consume a lot. The inventory prepared in the early stage has almost reached the bottom. In terms of military supplies, I have called twice.
, but the workshops at the rear are still stepping up production. Your Highness, the workshops under my family have already rushed out a batch. Although the quantity is still a little insufficient, it can meet the emergency. It is in terms of transportation.
I asked Mr. Camisillo, Minister of Military Affairs, that the transportation capacity is now at full capacity. What I mean is that we should simply free up a batch from the fleet allocated by the navy to transport this batch of armor-piercing arrows and other supplies.
, Anyway, if you are not in a hurry, you can still delay..."
Delanshan Warcraft shook his head and said this. In fact, he was originally from a wealthy businessman family and was not familiar with these state affairs. However, with the regent taking power in recent years, he can be regarded as a direct descendant of the regent, Prince Chen. Naturally, he is also a direct descendant of the regent.
The tide has risen, and he has gradually become more prominent. Now he has an official position, and he has officially changed from a businessman to an important minister of the empire. He has been appointed to serve as a military logistics officer in the frontline theater. He also spent a lot of thought. As for these words.
, but it was not something that this Delan Mountain monster could say, but he memorized it by heart after asking his staff to draft it at home last night.
Although he was interrupted just now, he forgot some things for a while, but fortunately, he remembered it as he was talking. His words became more and more fluent, and he felt a little proud in his heart, thinking: In the past, others thought of me.
I was just a wealthy businessman, but now I am also an important minister of the empire. I have to impress them.
However, as the Demonic Beast of Delan Mountain shook his head as he spoke, he did not realize that Prince Chen, who was sitting upright, had a normal expression on his face, but his eyes seemed to be less focused than before. What the Demonic Beast of Delan Mountain said below.
Prince Chen had probably listened to 70% to 80% of it, but the rest of his thoughts had already turned to the battle report from the front line that he had just seen.
Finally, the fat man was frothing as he spoke. After finishing his words, he spoke eloquently. Prince Chen nodded, without any intention of complimenting him. He just said softly: "Well, I understand. You and I have to deal with this matter."
Camisillo will discuss it and let’s do it this way.”
Delan Mountain Warcraft couldn't help but feel a little frustrated. He had done a lot of homework to do such a thing, just to show his ability. But he only got such a light word from the regent, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in his heart.
Fortunately, Prince Chen is such a smart person. He understood the whole story once he saw the fat man's face. He smiled softly and added: "You fat man, you really act like an imperial minister in this matter.
It seems that I made the right decision to give you this official position, so work hard and do it!"
These words of encouragement put a smile on the face of the Delan Mountain monster.
Afterwards, Prince Chen coughed: "I just received a battle report from the front line. As expected, those barbarian races launched an offensive at the beginning of spring, and the momentum was very fierce. However, General Rostock's battle report said that they had successfully repelled the enemy's offensive.
, the frontline soldiers fought bloody battles, and those barbaric races suffered many heavy losses."
After saying this, those below who were still speculating about the battle report became relieved.
"But..." The Prince Regent suddenly smiled softly. There was something more strange in this smile: "This military report also said an interesting thing... This time the enemy offensive was repelled. Among them,
The person who made the most outstanding contribution was not the soldiers of the Storm Legion, nor the magicians and the Holy Knights who assisted in the battle, but..."
Having said this, Prince Chen paused deliberately, looked at the faces of everyone below, and then continued: "He is a saint-level powerhouse!"
A powerful person of holy rank?!
As soon as this was said, many people were surprised.
On the mainland, the well-known saint-level powerhouse is Rodriguez. Maybe most people don't know, but everyone in this hall now is a powerful person in the empire. Many people know that Rodriguez
Driggs is Duwei's subordinate.
"It's not the Yinxiao Sword Master." Prince Chen chuckled: "It seems that our empire has a new Saint-level strongman. What's interesting is that this Saint-level strongman is also from the family of our Duke Tulip.
The name of the knight is also strange, but it has the same name as Hussein, who defected from the church and was wanted by the mainland."
Hussein?
Under the command of Duke Tulip, a strong man of the holy order named Hussein??
When these words were spoken, the speaker's tone was strange, and the listener's expression was also unpredictable. For a moment, the entire hall fell into silence!
Hussein, the former holy knight who defected from the church, is dead. This is clearly written in black and white in the announcement personally issued by His Majesty the Pope of the Mainland Temple of Light!
Not long after this, a powerful family knight from the Tulip family appeared, also named Hussein?
Everyone is not a fool, and the deeper meaning can be guessed to some extent.
It's just that... this matter is vaguely related to the church, which is difficult to say. More importantly... it is also related to Du Wei!
It would have been fine in the past, but now, due to the dispute between Duke Tulip and the royal family some time ago, the dust has not yet settled, and no one knows what the regent's attitude towards Duke Tulip is now.
Therefore, regarding this kind of matter, everyone in the hall was silent for a while, and no one dared to express any opinions rashly.
Prince Chen sat on it and looked at the people below with cold eyes. How could he not know what everyone was thinking? After pondering for a moment, the regent said lightly: "There is a new saint-level strongman on the mainland. It is always a good thing and it shows that the empire
The martial spirit of the people is particularly strong! As for the name... it has the same name as the traitor in that temple, which is a coincidence. Huh, Hussein... the people named Hussein on the mainland, if we trace them one by one, I'm afraid there will be someone
Seven or eight thousand. There are many people with the same name and same sex in this world, so don’t be surprised."
When Prince Chen said this, he expressed his attitude. The people below breathed a sigh of relief. Then one by one they came up and expressed their agreement, and some even flattered them, saying that under the wise leadership of the regent, they vigorously advocated
The empire's promotion of martial arts has led to the emergence of more powerful warriors among the people.
Naturally, no one would believe this kind of nonsense. However, in official circles, such colorful words are inevitable. For a while, the quiet scene became lively.
After listening to Prince Chen for a while, he made up his mind and said: "Since he is a knight under Duke Tulip's command, it can be regarded as a righteous act of contributing to the country. Besides, those who have made great contributions cannot but be rewarded, well... It's just this prince
Saiin is Du Wei's subordinate, but it's hard to give him a military position directly... Everyone, do you have any good suggestions?"
This question, but no one has answered it.
It was quiet for a moment. Many people turned their eyes to the Minister of Finance. Du Wei's previous relationship with the royal family was a bit tense, and there was a faint smell of trouble. As a result, a group of people in the imperial capital were enthusiastic about Du Wei.
At this time, even the powerful and powerful people could not hide themselves. How could they dare to stand openly with Du Wei?
In this palace, when it comes to rewarding Du Wei's knights, no one dares to stand up and say good things. Of course, no one will rush to say bad things. After all, Du Wei has not yet fallen. The regent's attitude
It is also unclear that no one is willing to offend others rashly.
However, since he is the subordinate of Du Wei who has been rewarded, then in this palace, the only one who has been deeply branded as the "Tulip Duke", who else besides the Minister of Finance? Who asked you to marry your granddaughter?
Du Wei’s younger brother? Even if you are not a Tulip Party, you are still a Tulip Party!
This kind of thing about saying good things for Du Wei...just do it!
The Minister of Finance also felt a little embarrassed. The old man was a selfless person who dedicated himself to serving the country. He understood the meaning of everyone's eyes and was magnanimous. He was not afraid of what people thought. He was not afraid of the Regent's suspicion, but... he was the Minister of Finance. This
When it comes to awarding military merits, it's not appropriate to speak on your own.
He coughed and looked up at Minister of Military Affairs Camisillo, only to see old Camisillo there, squinting his eyes as if it had nothing to do with his own business. The Minister of Finance looked at it and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart: This boy
, He is young, but he has imitated the appearance of the old prime minister. Hum, he is also a cunning little thing. He used to be brothers with Du Wei, but now he is pretending to be an ostrich.
Now at this time, things became a little unpredictable when it came to Du Wei. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the old man, the Minister of Finance, which made the old man a little anxious. Finally, he couldn't hold it anymore, coughed, and said: "
This... Your Highness, I think that since you are a retainer of Duke Tulip, it is not easy for the country to appoint public officials. It just so happens... Now in the frontline theater, the mercenaries recruited from all over the mainland have become an army of their own, and they are not considered to be the official army of the empire.
In my opinion, it’s better to appoint Knight Hussein as the leader of the mercenary army, and then... Since he is a strong man of the holy rank, he is naturally aloof from the world, and the reward of gold coins and property, I want to come here
Those who are strong are disdainful. So, what I mean is... if we judge by merit, just award medals and honorary titles."
Prince Chen smiled and followed: "This is a good suggestion. Grant this Knight Hussein...well, an Imperial Silver Medal of Courage, plus...the title of 'Saint Protector of the Country'
Well, since he is a saint-level powerhouse, he deserves the title of 'Saint'. In addition... according to what you said, let him lead the mercenaries... uh, by the way, before
General Longbottom of the Tulip family has been seconded to the front line as the mercenary commander. Well, this Hussein can be considered the deputy commander."
After a pause, Prince Chen continued: "Also...there was a report from the front line before. Those mercenaries engaged in some kind of airborne operation behind enemy lines and also made meritorious service. This time, they will also be rewarded. Your Finance Office will discuss with the Military Affairs
For a moment, the bounty will be awarded according to military merit... In addition, as for mercenaries, give them a name, otherwise, it will not sound good to say that they are all mercenaries. "
Prince Chen turned his head and thought for a while, then said with an expression: "I just remembered a name... let's call it 'Langya'. This mercenary will be renamed 'Langya Army' from now on."
He is the regent and the master of the empire. If he says this, who will object?
The matter is settled like that.
Hussein suddenly transformed and became the deputy commander of the "Wolf Fang Army" personally awarded by the Imperial Regent, awarded the Imperial Silver Medal of Courage, and the title of "Saint Protector of the Country".
The news spread from the palace that day, and within half a day, Du Wei, who was hiding in the Tulip Duke's Mansion, received the news.
"Spike Army?" Du Wei laughed and clapped his hands: "What a name, as sharp as the teeth of a dog or wolf."
Qiao Qiao, who was standing next to him, looked worried: "Why are you laughing? You sent Hussein to the north, and the whole continent knew about this move. Don't forget that he is a traitor to the church. What will happen if the church causes trouble?"
manage?"
"Looking for trouble? Who is looking for trouble?" Du Wei snorted, with a look of disdain on his face: "His Majesty the Pope has made it clear and has announced in black and white: the traitor Hussein is dead! He is the Pope, the spiritual leader of the empire,
If he says he is dead, then he is dead! The current Hussein is just a person who happens to have the same name and surname as that traitor. Is it possible that in this world, people with the same name and the same surname are also guilty? Hehe... The church will investigate? OK! Then
This shows that His Majesty the Pope’s words don’t count. Ordinary people don’t care what they say. Who is he? The Pope! The spiritual leader of the mainland! Should he be allowed to slap himself in the mouth? Where is the face of the church!!”
Although he was quibbling, when he spoke, he spoke with a confident tone and looked shameless to the end. Qiao Qiao looked at him and couldn't laugh or cry.
After laughing for a while, Qiao Qiao said in confusion: "Du Wei, you sent Hussein to the front line to fight. If you are worried that there are strong men among the orcs participating in the battle, and the front line cannot withstand it, it is quite reasonable.
It's just that it's better to send Rodriguez than Hussein, or... it would be good to just let me go to the north for a while."
Speaking of this, Qiao Qiao sounded a little guilty. She glanced at Du Wei secretly and saw Du Wei looking at her with a half-smile but not a smile. Then she simply became heartbroken and put her hands on her hips and said: "What's wrong! I
I've been bored to death in the imperial capital, so going to the front line to fight and kill would be better than being bored in this courtyard all day long."
Du Wei shook his head: "It won't be time, it won't be time. You see, there will be a day when we go to the front line."
Qiaoqiao was a little discouraged and continued: "No matter what, if you don't send others, but you let Hussein show his face publicly, it will always be troublesome."
Du Wei was disdainful: "Trouble? Afraid that the church will trouble me? The church has long known that Hussein is alive, and the Pope's announcement was a private compromise with me. Now... I'm afraid that the church will trouble me? Anyway, even if there is no Hou
If Sain shows up in public, will the church let me go? Hum...and..."
Having said this, Du Wei's expression finally became more serious, he glanced at Qiao Qiao, his voice softened a little, and he whispered: "Qiao Qiao... you, me, and Vivian, the three of us are together, naturally
The relationship is very good and the life is gentle. However, there is a saying that "a full man does not know a hungry man is hungry". Hehe, you have a happy life, but don't forget that Hussein is still a bachelor.
.It would be fine if he falls in love with an ordinary girl, but his lover is the princess of the empire. If you want to marry the princess of the empire, it is absolutely impossible for a "black family" with no identity. Even if we are willing, the regent will not do it.
If you don't want to, even if the regent is willing... the rules of the royal family will never be tolerated. Besides, Princess Louise is not young anymore, and her marriage may have been put on the agenda a long time ago. If we don't hurry up, once the royal family
If a marriage is arranged for her, it will be troublesome."
Sighing and looking at the blushing Qiaoqiao, Du Wei stretched out his finger and gently tapped the tip of Qiaoqiao's nose and said with a smile: "I just want Hussein to show up in public and show off his face! Then do it openly and openly."
He has performed meritorious service and made his reputation known to the mainland! Now, he is no longer a 'black man', but a dignified deputy commander of the Wolf Fang Army, a recipient of the Empire's Silver Medal of Courage, and the Empire's 'Saint Protector'! This order
, once it is officially released by the empire, it will be a legal identity in black and white!! From now on, you will no longer be a shady person, but an upright person with meritorious service to the empire!"
Smiling, Du Wei patted his thigh and said slowly: "Now, the identity is clear and the glory is there. I want to match the princess. It seems that I am not confident enough. But it doesn't matter, as long as Hussein is on the front line."
If you perform more meritorious deeds and the halo around your head becomes brighter, you will have a sufficiently glorious status. At a certain time, you can propose marriage to the royal family and marry the princess. That’s almost it.”
At this point, Du Wei's eyes flashed with awe, his tone turned cold, and he said coldly: "As for the temple causing trouble for me... When did those magicians stop causing trouble for me? Besides... Hussein is very important to me.
, just like brothers! For the sake of his happiness... Even if I make the temple a little more jealous, it’s nothing! The temple has wanted to kill me a hundred times now, and even if it hates me even more now,
You want to kill me two hundred times. Three hundred times, it doesn’t make any difference.”
Another saint-level powerhouse appeared in the empire, and the news immediately spread to the Roland continent along with the Spring Equinox. What's more, the saint-level powerhouses on the continent were originally almost legendary, although Rodriguez was a saint-level powerhouse.
, but after all, everyone knows that this Yinxiao Sword Master once participated in a rebellion and coup in his early years. Although a saint-level powerhouse cannot be measured by secular standards, it is somewhat not loud enough.
This new saint-level strongman has made great contributions on the front line. He is a good person who helps us fight those barbaric races!
And in the process of spreading this "happy event", there were naturally many good people who made a fuss about Hussein's name. They were vaguely connected to the "dead" church traitor.
However, there are a lot of rumors, but the church has always remained silent and said nothing.
It was the day after the order to reward Hussein was issued.
Duke Tulip, who has been "recuperating" at home for several months, finally walked out of his Duke's Mansion!
Early that morning, the Duke's carriage left the palace in a grand manner. Under the retinue of a group of guarding knights, it exited the gate of the imperial capital. The royal guards guarding the city looked at it, and some of them did not believe their eyes.
Everyone is guessing: The Duke who is in the whirlpool of the storm has left the palace, and I am afraid that the imperial capital will not be peaceful in the future!
Du Wei, on the other hand, took a carriage and after leaving the city, he went directly to the "Imperial Military Academy" where he had been away for many days.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the college. Du Wei was still sitting in his wheelchair. The instructors and guard soldiers in the college who heard about the Duke's arrival quickly came up to greet him.
A group of people surrounded Du Wei's wheelchair and slowly entered the academy. When passing by the playground, they heard shouts and shouts on the playground, but it was the students who were training.
In the military academy, there are five hundred Wang Cheng Guards who have been transferred here. They are stationed here specifically to be responsible for order and protection. They are also here to serve as "partners" for these officer trainees.
When Du Wei arrived at the playground, dozens of cadet officers were conducting cross-country exercises with two hundred fully armed Wang Cheng Guards soldiers.
Du Wei immediately ordered someone to push the wheelchair to the playground. From a distance, he saw a group of officers there divided into blue and red sides, competing with each other in a heated atmosphere.
Duweidi's wheelchair creaked, and the wooden wheels rolled over the sandy ground on the playground, and came to the side. Together with a group of followers around him, it immediately caught the attention of many officer cadets on the playground. Those with sharp eyes recognized it immediately.
, the one in the middle is sitting in a wheelchair, with a weird smile on his face, and a faint evil look in his eyes...who is it but the dean who has made everyone suffer so much?!?
As soon as they saw this evil star-like figure coming back, all the students in the room were stunned. They even forgot about their training. Everyone stared at Du Wei eagerly, and some even opened their mouths wide, unable to say a word in shock.
Can't even tell.
There was also an officer cadet who was climbing the barrier wall. He glanced at Du Wei and looked at that familiar smile that made people feel hairy. For some reason, his hands and feet suddenly became weak. He was originally agile, but suddenly he suddenly lost his ability.
The earthen wall fell off and he sat down on the ground. He ignored the pain and just stared at Du Wei.
Du Wei waved his hand gently and said with a grin: "Kids, I'm back to work...do you miss me?"
These words were spoken softly, but no one said anything. They all held their breaths and watched the return of the dean. Most of them had one thought in their minds: "This torturing guy is back, and now the good days are over.
I’m afraid I’ll have even more hardships in the future…”