Fortunately, Prince Chen probably understood that Du Wei would probably be dissatisfied with this, so he also said something in compensation: These 6,000 people are not divided according to the establishment, but 20,000 people are arranged, and Du Wei picks up six thousand people.

thousand!

After the selection, the remaining people will be brought back to the imperial capital by Prince Chen to strengthen the Royal Guards of the Royal City.

Du Wei was a little dissatisfied at first, but then he felt relieved: these 20,000 people were actually very important to the imperial capital. However, they were stationed on the grassland before, and it was too expensive to support them. If they were to be withdrawn...

Twenty thousand people are rare elite soldiers! After all, they are cavalry on the grassland!

Prince Chen is not a fool. How could he easily give such a powerful soldier to himself? His previous thoughts did make him look down on the regent.

"Six thousand, just six thousand." Du Wei sighed, secretly calculating in his mind that he already had three thousand cavalry, and with these six thousand, when the Liszt family moved to the northwest, there would still be more than two thousand members of the White Feather Knights.

If we join, there are more than 10,000 people. If we recruit some more, we can barely make up a division of 20,000 people. But the combat effectiveness will not be as good as that of a complete prairie cavalry division.

After reading the secret letter, Du Wei then placed the letter on the candle and burned it.

Later, people invited Count Villa, who had just washed away his travel dust, to come and talk.

"When I set out, the transfer order from the military headquarters had been sent out immediately. The cavalry divisions on the grassland would be mobilized soon. At that time, the military order was to let 20,000 people come to Loulan City first. The specifics are

Yes, His Highness has already told the Duke in his letter, so I don’t need to go into details.” Count Villa was dressed in fine clothes and seemed to be in much better spirits than when he came for the last negotiation. Obviously, the burden of the negotiation was gone.

People are also much more relaxed.

Du Wei nodded: "How is the situation in the imperial capital now?"

"It's very interesting to say." Villa smiled slightly: "The main war faction and the main war faction gradually stopped arguing. After all, once the credentials were signed, even if the conclusion was finalized, there was no quarrel. However,

The temple seems to be a little unstable recently. I heard some rumors in the market...it seems that you are quite critical of some of the Duke's actions in the northwest."

"Oh?" Du Wei frowned.

I've reached my current position. It doesn't seem like I've directly offended the temple or anything, right?

Villa smiled softly: "After the last battle in Gilliat City, did you order that all the captives of the prairie people be tied to pillars and paraded around? Later, all the captives died this time, and no one was killed.

It's this matter that makes the temple disapprove of your actions. Especially Her Royal Highness the Saint... Hey, she criticized your cruelty in public, saying that such an approach is not in line with the mercy of the goddess of light.

The kindness of the world...hehe."

Du Wei nodded: "Saint... Well, what do the temple say?"

"As for the temple, they vaguely support the saint's remarks, but they have not expressed their stance publicly. However, at this time, remaining silent is regarded as acquiescing to the saint's arguments."

Villa hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Excellency, I have a suggestion. I don't know..."

"Please tell me, Uncle Villa." Duwei laughed and said, "Have you forgotten? In private, don't call me Duke."

"Yes." Count Villa nodded: "I heard that the temple was originally going to set up a religious place in your capital. But it seems that you are not very supportive... I even heard about your secret obstruction...

…”

Du Wei immediately cried out: "Where is it! The temple has sent people here. But although my new city has just been established, it is getting more prosperous day by day. The land price is expensive, and the temple itself is not willing to buy it, but it has nothing to do with me!"

Villa smiled a little awkwardly and glanced at Duwei: "Looking at all parts of the empire... I dare to let the temple pay for its own money to buy land and set up a religious place. The Duke is the first one."

Religious centers across the empire. According to the usual practice, how could local magistrates or noble lords dare to ask the temple to pay for the land? As soon as the temple wanted to set up a religious center, of course the best land in the location was given away for free.

Du Wei said calmly: "My city is newly built, and I am not a believer in the temple. I will not do the donation. Is it because of this that the temple hates me? Besides...there are no religious believers in the empire.

Among the nobles, I, Du Wei, am not the only one."

Villa smiled slightly: "This, it's just one of them. That Her Majesty the Saint gave you trouble was probably just...well, for the sake of the late eldest prince. But don't worry about this matter. Attacking you is an attack.

Prince Regent, when it comes to matters related to the late eldest prince, the Prince Regent will definitely protect you. This is a political stance that will never waver."

Du Wei understood. He nodded and smiled: "However, the regent has been very tolerant of this saint. But this woman is provocative... Sigh. I think this saint's brain may not be easy to use."

Villa laughed, then lowered his voice and said: "Well, I heard His Highness say... He said: If you want to kill a mouse, the most fearful thing is that the mouse shrinks into the hole and has nowhere to start. As long as this

It will be easier if the mouse can show a part of its tail and hold it. The temple and us have always been inseparable. Although we supported Prince Chen on the day of the coup, Prince Chen also paid an unknown price behind his back! Therefore, we also

There is no need to accept the love of the temple. We will still have to fight in the future. However, the temple has always acted cautiously and steadily. It is not easy to make a move... If we leave this stupid woman behind, even if the tail of this rat is caught by us! Even if it is

No matter how cautious the temple is, as long as this woman keeps making trouble, there will always be trouble. At that time, there will be an excuse to blame the temple! But the temple itself wants to show mercy and try to protect this saint... Hum...

"

These words were a confession, which made Du Wei feel moved... This old fox has always been wise to protect himself, and always quarrels when encountering these key issues. Why is he so confidant with him today? He actually dares to say it unabashedly in front of him.

The saint was a "stupid woman", and when she mentioned the temple, she showed no respect. In other words, she treated Du Wei as her closest friend.

Du Wei was confused and looked at Count Villa. Count Villa laughed dryly for a while, then coughed and said: "Actually...this time I came, in addition to delivering a message to His Highness the Regent, His Highness

You have another request for me. It’s just that this is a private matter, so I can’t come to you in a big way, so you can only send me for a run.”

"Oh?" Du Wei's heart moved.

The smile on Earl Villa's face became more and more friendly: "Duwei, you are already fifteen years old. According to the customs of our Roland people, you are already considered an adult. In the aristocratic circle, any man who has reached the age of fifteen is immediately considered an adult.

Get married. Even if you don't get married right away, you still have an engagement. But now, you are so popular and popular that countless wealthy families in the imperial capital are staring at you. If it weren't for the bitter cold in the northwest, you would have been there sooner.

Some people can’t wait to send their daughters over! Haha... To put it bluntly, it’s a pity that I, Villa, don’t have a daughter. Otherwise, I would propose marriage to you.”

Du Wei chuckled, feeling vaguely that something was wrong.

"The regent treats you with great kindness and honor. I don't think there is such a monarch in the history of Roland. He asked me to ask you... Well, His Highness Chen has a man who is fifteen years old.

The 20-year-old sister is the biological daughter of His Majesty Augustine VI. Among all the princes and princesses, she has the best relationship with Prince Chen. This princess is also very famous in the imperial capital. She is so beautiful that some people are vaguely aware of her.

She is compared to Miss Angel of the Liszt family. Although I have never met Miss Angel, I have seen this princess. She is indeed a beautiful woman and the daughter of a royal family. Whether it is manners or demeanor, she is top notch.

The best choice... Therefore, His Highness Chen sent me to the northwest for one more thing, which is your marriage!"

Du Wei couldn't help feeling a little unhappy, but he smiled and said: "Well...it seems that Uncle Villa is here to propose marriage to me."

"It's not a formal proposal of marriage." Villa smiled and said, "His Royal Highness Chen told me face to face. This kind of thing must be consensual on both sides. Moreover, although everyone in the empire wants to marry the royal family, His Highness Chen

I said it. You, Du Wei, are definitely not that kind of powerful person. You may not be willing to do so. So I just came to see what you mean. However, what His Highness means is that anyway, we have temporarily settled down with the grassland people, and there will be no change in the short term.

What's the big deal? It's almost the end of the year. I'd like you to go back to the imperial capital at the end of the year. As for the end of the year banquet, if you, the most popular grand duke in the empire, don't attend, I'm afraid it will be a lot less impressive. Last year.

You just arrived in the northwest, and your footing is unstable. His Highness Chen didn't dare to call you. This year, the situation is different. You have done a lot of great things in the northwest, and you just happened to return to the imperial capital to enjoy the scenery... What about this... Hehe

, at the banquet, Her Royal Highness the Princess will naturally attend. If I can bring about a happy event between the two of you, I, Villa, will be considered a great contributor."

Du Wei was dumbfounded... What is this? A blind date?

However...Prince Chen did not grant the marriage directly and rudely, but rather let him go on a blind date in a gentle manner, which is already very enlightened.

It's just that... I don't even want to marry a woman from the Liszt family... Do I want to marry a royal princess? If I have such a chess piece sent by Prince Chen, sleeping next to me every day... Humph, this kind of thing

How can you agree to this matter?

"Well, that's it. At the end of the year, you have to go back to the imperial capital no matter what. His Highness Chen's transfer order will be sent through official channels." Count Villa chuckled: "This princess is beautiful.

Touching, she is the dream lover of countless talented people in the imperial capital, Du Wei, you are very lucky this time."

After a pause, before Du Wei could speak, Villa said something again, but Du Wei was immediately speechless!

"The regent said that if... everything goes as expected and you really get married to his sister, then you Du Wei will be a collateral member of the royal family from now on! Although before... well, before... the Luo Lin family was demoted, will the family be restored?

It is possible, but if you become a collateral line of the royal family, then your father and younger brothers will naturally have royal relationships. In this way, according to the laws of our Roland Empire, the royal family has immunity. Although the previous

According to the law, Raymond and your brother Gabri are not allowed to be employed for life, but if you become a royal family... it will be different! With the name of a royal family, there will be no obstacles for your brother Gabri to join the officialdom in the future!"

When he said this, Du Wei raised his eyebrows!

What a good Prince Chen! What a regent! What a plan!

Hehe, you really took advantage of my Du Wei’s biggest weakness, your grip is very accurate!!

Du Wei was in a dilemma when he suddenly heard a burst of laughter from outside! The sound echoed throughout the Duke's Palace, and the sound lingered, with a hint of pride.

"Hahahahahaha..."

The sound was so loud that it made people feel harsh even through the doors and windows.

When Du Wei heard this, his expression changed.

That cuckold old gentleman... finally came out of the cellar?!

Alas, this teacher, you can come out of seclusion as soon as you come out of seclusion. There is no need to smile so scary.

Glancing at Villa, Du Wei smiled and said: "Oh, don't worry, this is one of my seniors, a magician. He's just a bit weird. Uncle Villa, please sit down for a moment. I'll be back when I go."

After saying that, Du Wei said goodbye and went out, but as soon as he reached the stairs, he saw his bodyguard Elder Yan rushing up from below with a look of panic on his face.

"My lord! My lord!"

"What's wrong?"

Lao Yan was sweating and shouted: "This... the old magician who lives in the cellar has come out."

Du Wei curled his lips: "I know... the old guy laughed so loudly, I'm not deaf."

"No...it's not!" Lao Yan said with a bitter smile: "It's bad! The old magician came out just now, but happened to meet Mrs. Lister! As a result, the Marquise only glanced at the old magician and didn't care.

Knowing why, he screamed on the spot and fainted with fright! The few white-feathered knights around the Marquise just thought that the lady had been injured in some way, and had already surrounded the old magician, fearing that a fight would start now!"

Du Wei's surprise was no small matter!

A fight between a cuckold and a member of the List family?!
Chapter completed!