Law of the Devil

Du Wei looked pleased. Received the awe-inspiring eyes of many students, and watched for a long time, these guys still stared at him, but no one spoke, Du Wei pursed his lips and smiled. He said softly: "Oh? It seems that you don't seem to welcome me back...why are you all dumbfounded and speechless?"

As soon as this word came out. The students immediately came to their senses, and quickly shouted loudly. Even more desperately squeezed out a joyful smile on his face. All of a sudden, many students on the playground clamored. Warmly welcome Mr. Dean's return, the scene was quite lively, but those guys were all terrified, facing Du Wei, they didn't even dare to take a breath. This respectful look is like a mouse meeting a cat.

"Okay." Du Wei waved his hand. Those compliments and welcome words stopped immediately. Du Wei looked at these students, and said slowly: "In the days when I'm not here, I heard that you are acting wild like a duck. I'm very happy. Isn't it?... Hehe, very good. Very good! Everyone is young People, full of energy. Need to vent, I understand this, but, I don't think you will waste your serious studies... Well, now that I'm back, I have to check your progress, so that's it. Tonight, all All vacations are cancelled. After the training is over, gather me in the auditorium. Let me see if you have been lazy during my absence. Let’s talk about it earlier. If anyone’s assessment results are too shameful Say, oh..."

Speaking of which. Du Wei sighed quietly. The tone was soft: "I haven't seen you for a long time. I don't want to punish people as soon as I meet. I hope you will work hard and don't let me down."

After speaking, Du Wei turned his head, and the attendants around him immediately pushed the wheelchair. left the playground.

It took a while for Du Wei to leave. The group of students started to groan and grimace one by one, and some even ran to get close to Gabriel: "Gabriel, you are the dean's younger brother, and you are the most familiar with the dean's temperament. This assessment. What will be tested? What if... ... angered the dean. Everyone is having a hard time."

Gabriel also smiled bitterly: "My brother was at home a few days ago. He never talked about things in the college. How do I know what he will test us? You ask me, but I dare not ask him. And..." He said with a full face Reluctantly: "Brothers, everyone's life is too comfortable recently. Even I haven't memorized the paperwork that I was responsible for logistics a few days ago... Alas, my brother often said that fighting is fighting logistics. He He attaches great importance to logistics. If I think about it, I will probably consider this aspect... A few days ago, he was not there. We have had enough trouble. The last time I let go of a few quartermaster officers from the Military Affairs Department who gave lectures , I'm afraid my brother also knows..."

It's fine if he doesn't say it, so to speak. It is everyone's color change.

These elite officers drawn from armies from all over the empire originally had their eyes above their heads. A rebellious person. But he was in awe of Du Wei to the bone, and Du Wei came. Each of them was silent like cicadas, as obedient as a child.

"Forget it, forget it." An officer sighed: "At least these days have passed happily. Since the dean is back, he will be beaten with a military club. Anyway, if the dean wants to beat me, I will be convinced."

These words resonated immediately, and one by one, they didn't care about playing these cross-country fighting games on the playground. But one by one, they ran back to the barracks to flip through the books.

Du Wei returned to his dean's office, and first asked a few instructors to inquire about recent events. Then I have a count in my heart. And these students to captain. That Yalor called and questioned him carefully. As soon as he heard that those students had already rushed back to flip through the books, they had to face their own assessment. It's also dumbfounding, these Qiuba uncles must be restrained. It's really not an easy thing.

In the evening. Du Wei summoned all the students to violate discipline when he was away these days. The few people who were too noisy, they just took advantage of their heads to pull them out and beat them with sticks.

These officers were not convinced by others, but they were convinced to the core of Du Wei. Also in awe to the bone. I only think of the dean. Although he was seriously ill and in a wheelchair, he looked weak. But when facing him, the slightest thought of resistance can't come up in my heart.

Du Wei has great prestige among these officer cadets, after a beating with a stick. At night, they ran to the barracks one by one. Hand-deliver wound medicine to those students who have been hit by a stick-this is called a slap and then a sweet date. Du Wei has already mastered this kind of skill very well. Those students who were beaten, not only did not hate Du Wei, but were comforted by Du Wei's warm words full of expectations. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I blamed myself for disrespecting the dean's teachings. Seeing that the dean is so late, he is still dragging his sick body. Sitting in a wheelchair to see myself is really ashamed and regretful, and I only wish that the stick wound on my back would be a little thicker. Only a few points deeper can reduce one's own sins.

After being sick for many days. Duke Tulip suddenly walked out of his mansion without saying a word. No greetings to the royal family either. The military was not notified either. Just like that, he swaggered back to the military academy and continued to work. This kind of weird behavior has caused many people in the imperial capital to think deeply.

Even more oddly. Obviously, the royal family was about to turn against Du Wei a few days ago. It also seems to be indifferent to this. It seemed that the turmoil of the previous days never happened at all.

even. After Du Wei returned to the military academy, he handed over a list of requirements for various supplies to the military department the next day. Camisiro smiled wryly. I showed it to the regent, but the regent only glanced at it, and then threw it back to Camisiro. Instead, he looked a little impatient: "Didn't I tell you earlier. Every Du Wei in the military academy All the supplies you need, no matter whether you need armaments or people or food, just supply them, don’t ask me, why did you come to show me this again?”

Camisiro was also depressed and thought: My lord, it was earlier. At that time, you and Du Wei were trusting and had a close relationship, but the situation is different now...

He just acted a little more cautiously, but he didn't want to be scolded by the regent instead, and he felt a little useless. Without making a sound, he returned to the military headquarters with this list, and approved it with a flick of a pen. .

When I got home at night. Only then did Camisiro respectfully go to consult the old Prime Minister Robeschell.

For the old prime minister who is already in his seventies and eighties. The cold winter is the most difficult season for the old man, and the old man fell ill again in winter. It's only gotten better recently, but the people in the mansion don't say anything, but they know it very well in their hearts: this old prime minister. I'm afraid the days are numbered.

The weather has turned warm these days. The old man was finally able to get up and go to the field. Occasionally, he could cheer up and walk around the yard twice, but when he was walking, he had to be determined by someone beside him.

When Camisiro came running. The old man had already had his supper. Lying on a soft bed, warming by the fire, dozing off. Camisiro bravely woke up the old man, and then expressed his depression and doubts in detail. I only hope for this old fox who has been soaked in the muddy waters of politics all his life. I can give myself guidance.

The old prime minister's eyes were cloudy, and his eyes were half-closed. After listening to Camisiro, the old man's throat rattled. He took a few breaths and opened his mouth to spit out thick phlegm. Only then did he catch his breath, sighed long and protracted his voice. He whispered: "You...Although you are a smart person. But sometimes, you want to show your smartness too much... Sigh. It's a pity. I'm afraid I won't live long. I won't have many chances to order you in the future .This matter...you are wrong, and you are wrong. Don't pretend to be confused."

"Pretending to be confused?" Camisiro was a little puzzled.

The old prime minister smiled faintly, and there was a gleam of light in his cloudy old eyes, which disappeared in a flash. He smiled bluntly: "You don't understand. In this officialdom, the more you want to show your cleverness, the faster you die. Pretending to be stupid is the best way to protect yourself! Hmph. Don't think it's easy to pretend to be stupid. This is not something that can be learned in three or two days.”

Having said that, the old man straightened himself up, tried his best to sit up straight, stared at Camisiro, and said slowly: "I ask you. The regent told you that from now on, no matter what Du Wei has in the Military Academy All the requirements are met, have you said that?"

"I said so." Camisiro nodded, but then frowned again: "But the situation is different now. At that time, Du Wei and the regent hadn't turned their heads..."

"Stupid!" The old prime minister stretched out a finger and poked hard on Camisiro's forehead. He said coldly: "Could it be that Du Wei and the regent are falling out now? How do you know? How can you be sure? Are you smart? Are you the one who understands? Everyone else is a fool?"

Camisiro was speechless.

"Pretend to be confused." The old prime minister smiled slightly. Laughing inscrutablely: "The regent said that at the beginning, then you can just do it! Du Wei wants anything, give it! Even if you give it wrong, you should investigate it. You are following the regent's order anyway. Land, no one can say you are wrong! But you want to appear smart, and want to claim credit in front of the regent? Huh...you have to know. You have been emperors for generations. What do you dislike the most?"

"What do you dislike the most?" Camisiro asked obediently.

The old prime minister took a deep breath, looked solemnly, and stared into Kamisiro's eyes: "I don't like it the most... The courtiers speculate on the king's mind! Hmph. The emperor's mind. How can I allow the courtiers to figure it out? If the emperor's mind You courtiers have guessed it all, so what mystery is there for the emperor? What majesty is there?"

Camisiro fell silent. His complexion changed several times. Think carefully about the words of the old prime minister.

"Listen clearly. I told you a long time ago that you are now the Minister of Military Affairs. You have to separate yourself from Du Wei... this thing. I am not asking you to stand in a hostile relationship with the Tulip family! What is it? Letting go? That means losing the enemy and not making friends! This is the real "cleaning"! Do business! Do what you want! Do everything according to the rules of the military. No matter what the outcome is. No one can say you are wrong Don't keep speculating about the regent's thoughts, you are not hot enough now, just follow the rules and do things honestly. Be obedient, do what you are told, and do your best, things you shouldn't think about. Don't want! You shouldn't Don't ask questions. Don't ask!"

That's all. The old prime minister leaned back again. With a long sigh: "No one knows what the regent is thinking about Du Wei now. How many rich and powerful people in the imperial capital are guessing, but no one can guess, at this moment. You foolishly took that share Go ask the regent for instructions? What do you want to do? Do you want to find out what the health-preserving king's attitude is towards Du Wei!"

"I...not." Camisiro smiled wryly, "I just think..."

"There is no 'feeling'! You shouldn't think about this matter! It's none of your business! I understand your thoughts when you do this. You are thinking of the regent and want to get things done. I want to show him you Loyalty. But in his view, he will suspect that you are using this matter to test his attitude towards Du Wei, do you understand?"

Camisiro pondered for a moment, nodded solemnly, and then stood up. Greetings and farewell.

But he walked two steps before reaching the door, but suddenly stopped in his tracks. Turning around, staring at the old prime minister. At this moment, Camisiro's expression was faintly struggling, but finally his expression changed. Face sinking like water, he let out a long breath, gritted his teeth and said, "I still have an important question in my mind, and I can only ask you for advice after deliberation."

"...Say." The old prime minister sighed.

Camisiro came back, but instead of sitting down, he suddenly knelt down on one knee in front of the old prime minister. The young military affairs minister of this empire. His face was serious. Gritting his teeth, he said, "What I want to ask is... in the future, if... I mean if! If... Duke Tulip and the royal family turn against each other. How should I deal with it?"

The old prime minister shuddered. He raised his head and stared at Camisiro for a while. The old man's face showed a little tiredness, and he pondered for a while. He whispered: "I'm afraid I can't see that day, but. According to the current trend, what you said may not happen."

After a pause, the old prime minister's eyes flickered: "If the regent is here, then you don't have to hesitate at all. Naturally, you are on the side of the regent."

Camisiro listened. Suddenly lowered his head. Without looking at the old prime minister, he asked sullenly, "What if...the regent is no longer here?"

The old prime minister listened. Suddenly his hands trembled, the crutches he was holding in both hands. With a bang, he fell to the ground.

The old man shook his body, but stood up slightly instead. He was full of sparks. Her face was like dried orange peel, and the corners of her eyes were densely wrinkled, but she seemed to have jumped a few times.

His eyes became extremely sharp in an instant, staring coldly at Camisiro in front of him like a lion.

"How did you know!".