Law of the Devil

Du Wei remembered that when he went to the northwest by himself, he was almost empty-handed! The central government of the imperial capital did not support a single soldier, not even a single gold coin for financial support! I was purely self-reliant to create the current situation in the northwest! But now, I have planted a big tree by myself, does Prince Chen just want to pick the fruit if he says a word?

Where in the world is there such a cheap thing? !

What's more, the more than 10 million gold coins I just paid out have not been settled yet!

"I know you are a little reluctant." Prince Chen smiled slightly, and said, "I didn't just ask you for it. After all, I know that if you can develop this new weapon, it must cost a lot of money. I I won’t ask for your things in vain... So, how about I pay 10 million gold coins to buy your new weapon manufacturing process? Besides... I also pay 6 million gold coins for the broomstick. Hehe ...I'm very interested in your 'Deceptor Air Force'. If you can get tens of thousands of air forces...the cavalry advantage of the grassland people is nothing!"

At the end, his voice couldn't help becoming excited.

tens of thousands?

After hearing this, Du Wei thought to himself, is this broomstick so easy to make? Even if there is a manufacturing process developed by Master Arico, it also relies on the mutant walnut seedlings that he prepared with time-lapse spring water. Now that I got it myself, there are only dozens of brooms in the warehouse.

tens of thousands? Don't even think about it!

Moreover. Broomstick flyer. It must be someone who knows magic! At least you have to be a magic apprentice! Otherwise, mana cannot be entered. Just can't fly. There are only a few hundred magicians in the entire continent. Including magic apprentices is only a few thousand... Where can I get tens of thousands of air force?

Prince Chen didn't understand the truth. Think it's that easy?

But... 10 million gunpowder. Six million broomsticks... This guy thinks well! In this way, I paid back 16 million, and I still have to take away my two killer weapons, gunpowder and flying broomstick?

Is there such a cheap thing in the world?

Du Wei thought of this. I sneered in my heart.

"Your Highness, I'm afraid this won't work." Du Wei looked regretful. Sighed.

Prince Chen frowned. He glanced at Du Wei. With a wry smile, he said, "What's the matter? I'm the Duke of Tulip. Do you dislike me for asking too low a price? Yes. I also know that you have suffered some losses. But I'm not financially well-off now. After all, I still have time to be in power. Not long. Many things need to be stabilized. There are many places to spend money. The military expenditure is huge. In addition, I am now preparing for the future war. Reorganize the armaments. There is not much money in hand..."

"It's not about money." Du Wei shook his head: "Your Highness, listen to me and explain it to you carefully."

He has a very sincere look on his face. But in his heart, he secretly said: You want to hit me. Can't I blackmail you? ?

He thought so. The expression on his face was sincere. Take a deep breath. take a step back. Take another deep bow. He said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, just imagine my current title. You gave it to me. You are very fond of me, Du Weirong, and everyone knows it. What is this weapon? I got it out. It is nothing more than to deal with the Northwest Army and the prairie people. What you said makes sense. It’s not that I don’t understand it, it’s just that it’s not that simple in practice.”

He spoke so sincerely. Prince Chen was not angry when he was rejected. Wen Yan smiled at Du Wei: "Oh. Tell me about it. What's wrong?"

"Let's talk about the broomstick first." Du Wei said with a wry smile, "My Highness. Don't look at me getting more than 20 magic students. It's that easy to fly all over the sky on a broomstick. This Decepticon team. Speaking of it .It’s purely piled up with gold! This team is formed on a small scale, and it’s okay to be used as a surprise soldier. But according to what you said, it’s absolutely impossible to form a large scale! Let’s talk about the broomstick first, This magic tool is extremely difficult to manufacture." Finished. Du Wei didn't hide it either. I briefly talked about the general craftsmanship and manufacturing methods needed to make the broomstick. wap circle@子@网

After all, Prince Chen also learned magic from the court magician. The strength itself is not bad. Knowledge of magic is naturally not low. Du Wei said. He will understand. This broomstick is indeed too expensive to manufacture.

Moreover, Du Wei also concealed things about the time-lapse spring. There is no fountain of time passing. Even if I give you a full set of technology. You can't get those walnut seedlings that have mutated after grafting! That's all. It can be said that it is even more difficult! Walnut was originally rare on the mainland. Otherwise, the magician would not be proud of the walnut wand. And this is a variation of walnut. According to Du Wei said. It is ten times more difficult to cultivate than ordinary saplings. Even if it is cultivated, the survival rate is only one to two percent. That's already amazing. .

Prince Chen roughly calculated in his mind. Probably figured out the cost of a broomstick. Can't help but gasp!

"So...a broomstick. I'm afraid there are hundreds of thousands of gold coins, so it can't be obtained?" Prince Chen looked worried.

Du Wei followed suit. Added another sentence: "Hundreds of thousands of gold coins... I'm afraid it's not enough. If you count the low pass rate of the finished product... I'm afraid the cost of a broomstick will reach about a million gold coins."

This number is really enough to make people despair!

Even if Prince Chen is the ruler of the mainland. Wealthy people know that such expensive weapons cannot be equipped on a large scale. The financial revenue of the Roland Empire is only 70 to 80 million gold coins a year. After excluding the daily government expenses, military expenses, etc., there is really not much left. That's it. Immediately, Prince Chen gave up his thoughts. It's just that he still has some doubts: "But Du Wei... I'm afraid your words are not true? Since the cost of this thing is so expensive, how can you make dozens of it at once?"

As he spoke, he squinted at Du Wei.

Du Wei's heart skipped a beat. He sighed and said, "It's also my luck. Most of the first batch of walnut seedlings survived. But this is also accidental luck. After that, the cultivated land will die more and live less. I can get dozens of them. Come on. It's also luck. Later, I was greedy. I wanted to get some more. Unfortunately, I lost money. I don't know how much money I threw in. Your Highness, this thing is absolutely impossible. It's not me. I'm stingy. I'm willing to give you all the manufacturing process of this thing. If you don't believe me, send someone to try to make it yourself. You will know.

This manufacturing process can give really. However, there is no time lapse spring. Just can't figure out anything. So Du Wei was very determined.

"Also. Even if you really get thousands of broomsticks out... I'm afraid they won't be useful! Your Highness, what I just said is very clear. You should understand it too. You have to fly to the sky on a broomstick. Unless it is Someone with a foundation in magic. At least he must be a magic apprentice! On the mainland, where can we find so many thousands of magic apprentices?"

Prince Chen nodded. I believed Du Wei's words: "Then what do you say?"

Du Wei secretly smiled. But I also understand that at this time, I must not show the slightest complacent look. Otherwise, the fox tail is exposed. He pondered for a while with a worried look on his face. Just pretending to suddenly think of the same. Said: "I have an immature idea. Hmm. Maybe try it. It's also possible."

"Say!" Prince Chen raised his eyebrows.

Du Wei stood up straight. Gestures in one hand. He said in his mouth: "Your Highness, this broomstick. To put it bluntly. The biggest feature is air superiority. On the mainland. There is no weapon that can strike the enemy from the air. So it takes a big advantage. But Obtaining this air superiority may not necessarily rely on this broomstick..."

Prince Chen's eyes lit up. He is a very smart man. Immediately said: "You mean..."

"Hot air balloon." Du Wei smiled slightly: "Your Highness, the hot air balloon that I bought in my family business. You should not forget it. Now this thing has been improved again. The hot air balloon made is bigger and can carry the weight of several people underneath. Flying in the sky. Although the speed is faster than the broomstick. But the advantage is: no magic personnel are needed to operate the hot air balloon. It only needs a little training by ordinary soldiers. The cost of the hot air balloon is also much cheaper than the broomstick That's a lot."

Prince Chen thought for a while. The more I think about it, the more feasible it becomes. He just nodded: "You're right! Especially the air superiority. It's very unique! Huh! If there is such an army that can fly around in the sky, we Roland people will never have to be afraid of those prairie people. Ground cavalry!"

paused. He suddenly smiled again: "Du Wei, this hot air balloon thing. What do you think we should do?"

Du Wei knew that he couldn't be polite at this time. Otherwise, you will suffer again. Bite the bullet. Said: "Your Highness, this hot air balloon. It has been very popular in the mainland for the past two years. It's just about the manufacturing process. I haven't disclosed it to the outside world. Although there are some people imitating it outside, it's far worse than my tulip family! Your Highness If you want to form an air force, I am willing to support it. However, Your Highness, although I have a little wealth in my pocket, it is impossible to bear the military expenses of the Imperial Air Force with my family's power.".

Prince Chen laughed: "I can't lose you! This matter. Let the military purchase it. After approving the military funds, I will purchase it from you in the future... um. No! It is best to organize an earth workshop. Specialized It is better to manufacture on a large scale. Du Wei. You might as well sell me the manufacturing process of this hot air balloon. Otherwise, I will only purchase from you. I am afraid that you will not have time to manufacture so many."

Du Wei also smiled happily: "Your Highness, the craftsmanship of the hot air balloon is not complicated. There is no need to sell it. I will just give it to you."

Prince Chen's face brightened, and he was about to speak. Suddenly, my heart moved. He is very understanding of Du Wei. Knowing that Du Wei is really unwilling to suffer in the slightest when he does things. Suddenly so generous. Then there must be ghosts. The words of commendation came to his lips. Then he changed his mouth and said with a smile: "Ha! You probably have other conditions." #wap圈@子@网.

"It's not a condition, but a difficulty." Du Wei smiled wryly: "Your Highness, I'm afraid this thing will not be able to fly just because of the craftsmanship of making a hot air balloon... One of the key points is the fuel for the hot air balloon! Only a kind of fuel formulated with a special formula can produce hot gas after burning, which can make this balloon fly. Otherwise... it's just a waste."

"Then this fuel..."

Du Wei immediately cut his mouth and said: "This fuel formula is definitely not for sale!"

Prince Chen frowned: "Du Wei. This matter is of great importance. It is related to the empire's armament and national destiny. If you don't want to give up, I will make it up to you..."

Du Wei still shook his head. He said confidently, "Your Highness, may I tell you a story?"

"Story?" Prince Chen frowned.

Du Wei didn't wait for him to say anything. He said directly: "Once upon a time, there was a man who had many chickens in his house. One day, one of the hens suddenly laid several eggs. The man was very happy. He exchanged the eggs for money. Once or twice Forget it. But after a long time, the chicken no longer lays eggs. It’s just because it worked so hard to lay eggs. But it was taken away by the owner at once. But I was left empty That's fine. It doesn't lay any eggs. The owner just loses one or two eggs every day. But in this way, there are many other hens in the house. Originally, it was also a place to lay eggs. But after seeing this situation, everyone I am afraid. I dare not give birth. I am afraid that if I lay eggs, the owner will take the eggs away like that hen. Even the hen will secretly lay eggs later. I will also hide them secretly .Do not let the master know. Your Highness. You do the math for the landlord. He has so many hens in his house. Because he exploited the first hen that lays eggs too hard. The result is only a little bit. It’s just profit. But what about the loss? Think about it. If he had kept some sense in his hand at that time, he would have taken less raw eggs from the first hen. Only one at a time. Or only a small half of the amount at a time. Then it would be He won’t fall into the latter situation! If he is more kind, then he will get half of the eggs laid by so many hens in his family in the future. The amount will be huge! Just think about it. Because He was eager for quick success for a while. How big is the loss?"

What a smart person Prince Chen is. Thoughtful. Immediately understood Du Wei's intention. Immediately smiled: "Good Du Wei, you beat around the bush. Are you scolding me for exploiting too much?"

Du Wei shook his head: "Call you. How dare I? But Your Highness. Tell the truth. If you must, I will give it to you. But after all, I have worked so hard to get it. I gave it to someone. Naturally, I will not Convinced... This is the truth. When you are on the ground. I say the same! But after all, you are very good to me, so if you give it to you, I will give it to you. What about the queen? I am a hen, under your hands, for a lifetime But it won't be just such an egg? Then what do you do if I come up with something new? Tell me to go? To be honest, even if we have a good relationship, after a long time, this kind of thing... If it were you, would you be willing?"

Prince Chen frowned, pondered, and nodded: "That's right, even if it were me, I would definitely not be happy."

"Also!" Du Wei said slowly: "There are so many magicians on the mainland, and there are many geniuses among them! When the Magic Society was established, the sharing spirit we created, you were a little skeptical at first, but later, it proved In fact, many magicians have their own exquisite research results, but they haven't published them. Then, besides me, Du Wei, there are naturally other smart people in this world. They can come up with more and more The new thing that I went to may be of great use to the country! But if everyone knows that I, Du Wei, have made something new, it will be taken by the royal family... Then there are such examples in the front, other Those hens that lay eggs, even if they can give birth, they will not give birth! Even if they do give birth, they are all hidden in their armpits, and you will never see them again! Right?".

This principle is nothing more than a revised version of "killing the chicken and taking the eggs" and "fishing from the river". If these words are faced with an overbearing monarch, such as the previous emperor Augustine VI, it is useless to say it. But Du Wei knew that Prince Chen was a wise man, and this reasoning should impress him.

Of course, if Du Wei is allowed to play a trick to temporarily fool the regent, it is not impossible, but it is only temporarily solving the problem of hot air balloon fuel, what can be done later? How can he be fooled when he asks himself for gunpowder, or the technology of other things?

The little trick can only be used once or twice, and it will not work if it is used too many times. It's better to use this kind of positive principle to convince him once and for all.

Besides, Du Wei still has some confidence in this Prince Chen. He is not a stupid monarch, he should be regarded as a relatively intelligent and enlightened person.

Although Prince Chen was also a little unhappy, but after thinking about it carefully, he thought about it, and said with a faint smile: "What you said is correct. Well, since this is the case, you must have an idea in your heart? Don't hide it anymore , Speak out quickly. How does this business work?"

"It's very simple. I sell finished products to the military at a low price, and I can act as a long-term supplier to the military. At a price lower than the market price, a large number of finished hot air balloons are sold to the military to form an air force. But... I don't sell technology."

Du Wei said, pondered for a while, and said: "I can give the military a price that is about 20% lower than the market price, and I guarantee the hot air balloon airship produced by the Tulip family. The quality is reliable! But in return, I ask for three points: The first is not to be in arrears with my payment, and the second is that I want a long-term exclusive supply right, and I want you to sign a contract agreement with me in the name of the Regent of the Empire. Business is business, and public and private are clearly distinguished. What will happen to you in the future? Land disputes. There can also be a basis for speaking."

Seeing that Prince Chen's face seemed to be gloomy again, Du Wei hurriedly added: "This matter can be publicized. I think this matter can be used as a precedent. In the future, there must be more 'hens' willing to The laid eggs are here for you to taste!"

Added this last sentence. Prince Chen's complexion became better. He was bitter for a long time, and then he laughed loudly: "Du Wei! You are really smart! Well, even if you persuade me! This is how to do this matter! But, since it is the imperial armament Purchase, then the quantity must not be small, are you sure you can provide such a large amount of goods?"

Du Wei said: "I don't need you to worry about this. I am also planning to expand the production scale of my workshop. Since the military wants to purchase in large quantities, I plan to set up another factory based on a new gadget I got in the northwest. .”

"factory?"

"It's a 'factory'." Du Wei nodded: "It specializes in the manufacture of hot air balloons and related armaments for the military business. Well... I have already thought of the name. This new real estate industry, let's call it: Boeing Aviation."

Then Du Wei immediately drew up a plan: the manufacture of hot air balloons is naturally not too difficult. Du Wei even quoted a price immediately. According to the volume and load of the existing hot air balloons in my hands, I divided them into three levels and set the price. According to the existing technology, the largest hot air balloon can only carry ten people. DU Wei offers three levels of prices. From the highest to the lowest, they are 8,000 gold coins, 6,000 gold coins, and 1,000 gold coins. The key issue of fuel is also purchased by the military at the price of 50 gold coins per barrel of fuel.

Calculate carefully. Prince Chen was eager to form an air force, and in the first year he issued an order for six million gold coins.

After talking about the hot air balloon, Prince Chen laughed, and took a look at Du Wei: "You have already made up your mind? Well... then, you probably only sell the finished product and not the technology for that fire pot that will explode. yes, right?"

Du Wei smiled and said: "That's right. I'm also carefully improving the fire pot, so that its lethality can be increased in the future. And I've already sold some to Governor Bohan of Nulin Province. Your Highness, if you let the military find me to purchase land, then the price will be 10% lower than that of Governor Bohan."

After the two deals were negotiated, Du Wei was very happy.

Although the hot air balloon doesn't make much money...but the fuel is a consumable! As long as your hot air balloon goes up to the sky once, it will consume fuel! When you run out, you have to find yourself and buy it again! This consumable business is the most profitable! And gunpowder, too! .

It is almost equivalent to getting a weapon purchase order from the imperial military, and it is also the largest one. Do you still worry about not being able to make money in the future?

Neither of them mentioned anything about the Pope's decree.

If Prince Chen didn't mention it, Du Wei himself wouldn't be foolish enough to mention it!

Prince Chen asked Du Wei to buy it because he didn't want it to be spread out, and he didn't want anyone to take this decree to be baptized by the Pope!

Du Wei naturally wouldn't do this.

He has already thought about it, anyway, isn't your pope selling this thing in the name of disaster relief? I will buy it in the name of disaster relief!

To the outside world, just say: Although the Duke of Tulip is not a believer, he is also grateful for the kindness of the Pope, so he bought this thing with money, and it is regarded as a disaster relief for the disaster-stricken areas in the south. But Duke Tulip is not a believer, so there is no need to ask the Pope to baptize him. This thing is regarded as a precious souvenir collection.

Well, that's it.

After finishing the business, Du Wei was relieved. Then he wentssiping with Prince Chen for a while, talking about the scenery of the northwest, and talking about some interesting stories about playing tricks on the prince of the grassland when negotiating with the grassland people.

Finally, it gradually became dark, and the two of them talked for an entire afternoon without realizing it. Du Wei was about to leave, but Prince Chen suddenly let out a long sigh.

On his handsome face. A glimmer of haze flashed by. Du Wei saw it. A move in my heart...

To be honest, when he came back to see Prince Chen this time, Du Wei always felt that he seemed to have changed a lot. Especially the eyebrows are a little more worried than before, obviously there are too many things to worry about on weekdays. When I first met him, this Prince Chen was a young man, smart and calm, with great plans. He was considered the first-class person Du Wei met in this world! But now in less than two years, let's see him again. However, Du Wei always felt that his brows were a little less relaxed and free-spirited than before, and he seemed to have a little more... an indescribable feeling. Seems to be mature. It seems to be old.

Just imagine how unrestrained Prince Chen was back then. Grinning. With a lot of tricks, you can control the enemy to death! But look at him now. That smile in his eyes. But always a little more tired.

Seeing that Du Wei was leaving. Prince Chen suddenly sighed, and said in a low voice: "Du Wei... No one has been able to talk to me about these things for a long time... Well, since you are back this time, then don't rush back to the northwest. Anyway, the northwest There won't be any major incidents, so you can stay in the imperial capital for a few more days. When spring comes, go back."

"... Oh?" ​​Du Wei froze for a moment.

Prince Chen seemed to be smiling. It's just that this smile is extraordinarily weird: "If you stay, there will be fun to watch. Well... Few people know about this matter now. Villa and De Lanshan don't know about it. After a while More than a month. At the beginning of spring. In the imperial capital. I will make a big show for everyone to see!"

"Big fun?"

There was a gleam of brilliance in Prince Chen's eyes. Smiling as if it was very relaxed: "Du Wei, there is a question. You have always wanted to ask me, but you kept it in your heart and couldn't ask it... You have always been weird, the day of the coup d'etat in the summer celebration. Why did the temple suddenly send out the holy knights to help me? After all, the daughter of my eldest brother is the saint of the temple. From a relationship point of view, it seems that the temple should be on his side, but why did the temple Are you blatantly on my side?"

Du Wei's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm, looking at Prince Chen quietly.

His Highness's smile at this moment is more or less similar to that of the coup d'état that day, when he resorted to all sorts of tricks, it was the taste of that time when the First Prince was killed.

He smiled darkly: "Because... I promised the Pope one thing! This thing is something that the temple has not been able to do for hundreds of years!"

"...What?" Du Wei couldn't help but blurted out after all.

Prince Chen has no expression on his face, and his eyes are even more determined!

"I promised the Pope that I would accept his baptism publicly and officially recognize him as godfather! I will perform the ceremony to him as godson! The ceremony is decided to be held in spring one month later!"

Hearing this, even though Du Wei didn't have much loyalty to Prince Chen in his heart, he couldn't help shouting: "Your Highness! This matter is absolutely impossible!"

Du Wei looked horrified, looked at Prince Chen in surprise, and felt a little absurd in his heart: Is this smart guy crazy? Can such a promise be made? ?

The theocracy and imperial power of the temple have been fighting for nearly a thousand years! The temple does not want to be above the royal family all the time! But why is the royal family willing to bow their heads to the temple? .

The two sides fought openly and secretly, and up to now there is no real winner.

But... Who is Prince Chen? ?

He is now the Regent! Although Augustine VI is still the emperor in name, everyone knows that his prince Chen is the ruler of the mainland! Although he has not ascended the throne as the emperor now, the position of the emperor in the future must be his!

With such an identity, how could he recognize the Pope as the godfather?

What are you kidding? The dignified emperor of the empire recognizes the pope as the godfather? This is something that has never happened in a thousand years! ! In this way, wouldn't it be recognized that the status of the temple is above the emperor? ! !

Du Wei's complexion changed a few times - Prince Chen is definitely not a fool, how could he fail to understand such a simple truth? ! Can such a stupid promise be made? !

Prince Chen looked at Du Wei quietly: "Do you want to say that I am the future emperor, so that means the royal family bows to the temple? The divine power is above the imperial power, and it will cause far-reaching harm to the empire?"

Du Wei's face was solemn: "Yes... I really want to say that. But I want to hear from you more, because I think His Highness Chen I know should not be such a short-sighted person! In order to get the support of the temple in the coup, he was willing Make such a compromise that has touched the foundation of the royal family! You are not such a person!"

Prince Chen seemed to smile, and looked at Du Wei with a hint of warmth in his eyes: "Du Wei, you really understand me, I didn't tell Villa and others about this, because I know that once I say it, it will definitely be It will cause an uproar. I have made sufficient preparations, stabilized the situation, and have great power. If I announce it now, I won’t be afraid that someone will take the opportunity to make trouble. Du Wei...you can understand that I have intentions and difficulties, very good! I didn’t read it You are wrong!"

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