Law of the Devil Chapter 202: [Preferential terms]
Chapter 202 [Privileges]
"First, what's the solution." Du Wei got interested.
No gold coin will be available from now on?
"I have come up with it these days, and definitely let those warlords never want to get a gold coin from us! But ... this way, I am afraid that it will completely anger the Northwest Army. Our current strength is still Not strong enough, if you turn your face with them ... "Philip hesitated before he said:" The other day I watched you show your great magical power on the shore of Loulan Lake, I suddenly thought of a way ... This way, you can bypass it That **** temporary doctrine! "The young man beamed his eyes and laughed," But my method is also a hole in imperial law. "
Did the law?
Du Wei's eyes light up, he likes this style!
"Sir, have you forgotten your other identity? Are you a magician!"
Philip has a sly smile in his corner.
Du Wei was a little surprised, then suddenly thought of a decree that he never seemed to care about!
Roland Empire, "Magic Privilege Terms" in the Empire Code!
The magical civilization of Roland is prosperous, and the powerful and scarce numbers of magicians have earned them a lofty status. No matter where they are, magicians will get the best treatment and respect, and be awed.
The empire even made some preferential terms for the magician in the code!
I mentioned earlier that there was an outstanding emperor in the history of the Roland Empire who said in private: No one can override the law except the emperor himself ... and the other exception is the magician !!
The special privileges that magicians enjoy in the law are, above all, free from ordinary law! The magician is not subject to any official trial by the Empire! The magician is bound by the magic union of the mainland. If there is a magician who acts as a victim, apart from the magic union, the official empire cannot judge.
For example, when Dewey was hijacked by the magician. The Empire official had fought a lot of saliva battles with the magic union, but in the end it was impossible.
And in addition, another special offer is:
Exempt!
The imperial code clearly states that everyone must pay taxes for the people of the empire. This is an obligation! Du Wei, who was familiar with the code, was surprised to find that even the nobles had to pay taxes in the Roland Empire! This strange law gave Dewey a touch of civilization.
The magician is an exception! The law clearly states that magicians are a valuable asset of the empire. All have tax exemption rights. No one is allowed to levy taxes on the magician, and the magician enjoys the exemption from all taxes of the empire for life!
As a nobleman, and only recently won the official magician qualification Du Wei, almost almost forgot this law in his mind. This reminded me of Philip.
"Unfortunately, sir, you cannot enjoy this decree." Philip laughed: "Although you are a magician. But you are first a nobleman with the title of Duke of the Empire! It is clearly stated that your Duke status has priority. That is, you are a nobleman before you are a magician. In this way, you still have to pay taxes. So although the province of Desa is Your territory, but in accordance with the statute, you still have to pay the fiscal revenue to the military expenses of the empire's **** interim decree. Because of that military expense. It can also be regarded as an additional military tax. "
Du Wei has laughed: "Continue to say what you think, Philip."
"Yes, sir." Philip laughed. "But sir, now we are not the only magician among you. Miss Vivian, and Mr. Solskjaer, all have Those who are officially qualified as magicians! "
"What do you mean ..."
Philip immediately explained to Dewey his approach in detail:
"Master, from the perspective of empire law. You are the lord of Desa Province. The entire land of Desa Province is your private property! This is protected by empire law. However, because of your nobility status , You ca n’t be exempt from taxes like other magicians. In fact, historically, it is very rare to have both aristocratic and magician statuses. You are a special case. My solution is: if you trust Vivi Ms. Ann. And Mr. Solskjaer's words. I can draft several documents to select some grain-producing farms and arable land in Desa Province. Indicate that you are willing to give these land property to Wei as a lord for free. Miss Wei An, or Mr. Solskjaer. In this way, all future income from these lands will not have to pay any taxes! At that time, if the Northwest Army comes again to ask for money, as long as we show them these documents, Say: Well, these lands are now owned by the magician, and the agricultural tax revenue in Desa province is not much, military expenses ... not to mention! Of course, private , The property income of these lands, natural or all of your. "
This is really a wonderful way!
Du Wei was immediately impressed by this method of digging into law.
Of course, Vivian and Solskjaer are trustworthy. Especially Weiwei An ... Du Wei has almost taken Xiao Weiwei as her own prisoner! What property do you need to share with each other?
"My personal preference is to choose Miss Vivian." Philip smiled a little eccentrically, and everyone knew the ambiguous relationship between the Lord Duke and the lovely and beautiful female magician, but Philip still A special note was raised: "My approach is not impeccable. Once the real estate is transferred, it will be owned by the person who accepts your gift in name! If at this time someone wants to oppose you, just send Assassination ... that is, if the person holding the real estate dies, then without the heirs, the land will naturally return to the empire! Miss Vivian is an eighth-level magician. I believe no one dares to move her Of course ... sir, once you and Miss Vivienne are married in the future, then these real estate can return to your name justified. "
Due to the last sentence, Du Wei couldn't help showing a smile.
Marriage ... well, but now we have to wait. After all, they and Vivienne are too young.
However, that little Nizi has grown up a lot recently.
Depressing the thoughts in his head, Du Wei coughed: "This method is too obvious, although it is a hole in the air. The Northwest Army is not an idiot. We do this, although we ca n’t choose by name. Something went wrong, but both sides will tear their faces immediately. "
Philip slightly owed himself, slowly said: "My lord, I am your staff, I am only responsible for paying attention to how to make decisions. It depends on your choice."
Du Wei took a deep breath, stood up, walked twice in the room, and then shook his head: "The solution is good, but we haven't yet turned the cost of turning the face with the Northwest Army immediately. But, wait After we stand firmly, it is not too late to use this method again.
Du Wei then smiled bitterly: "Before turning over, the Northwest Army came to ask for money. If you can drag it, if you can't drag it, you would rather spend some money for them ..." Having said that, Du Wei was really unwilling, and could not help cursing a swear word: "Fuck, you should pay the protection fee."
That said, but Du Wei also understood that the Northwest Army had taken root in the Northwest for so many years. Naturally has a strong foundation and strength.
To put it bluntly, is this General Dodoro coming here today, did he really come for such a little money? The expenditure of tens of thousands of gold coins, for the family of the Northwest Army, is not waiting for this. More importantly, come to test the attitude of Du Wei, a nobleman in the Northwest!
If Dewey behaves compliantly, everything is easy to say. If Dewey is tough and refuses to cooperate, wait for Dewey. Northwest military revenge! do not forget. How did the two former aristocratic lords finally end up under the blow of the Northwest Army!
Now I haven't beaten the cost of this warlord, the best way in the short term. It's just acting like a silly man, disguising himself as a magician who is not popular, a little nobleman who is a rookie in politics. Try to give yourself time to develop.
Du Wei, who understands this, immediately came up with an idea. He personally wrote a letter to be sent immediately to the Northwest Army Camp on the northern border of Nulin Province.
This letter is addressed to General Lu Gao, commander of the Northwest Corps. Du Wei first expressed his greetings to the leader of Lugao with the tone of an imperial duke and aristocrat, and then humbly stated that he first came to the Northwest and needed the care of the Northwest Army. In the end, it was obvious that a request was made directly and directly: I hope that the Northwest Army can help this person who has no foundation in the northwest, like Governor Bonham to put some pressure on him, and to return to the warehouse in Desa province, which belongs to him, Scavenging away the financial reserves and money. Du Wei made it clear that he was not short of money, just to defend his dignity, unwilling to swallow his voice and cooperate with the Northwest Army. In the end, if the Northwest Army can help it recover the money, Du Wei is willing to give it to the Northwest Army without giving a penny, expressing his respect to the frontier soldiers.
In this letter, Du Wei strives to shape himself into an aristocrat who is not popular and has disputes over righteousness. He didn't expect a letter to completely paralyze the Northwest Army's mind, but if the Northwest Army could temporarily divert attention from himself to Governor Bohan, then it would be achieved.
After this letter was sent, it was like a sinking sea, and there was no news from the Northwest Army for a long time. And General Lugau, who held the military power of the Northwest, seemed to have no interest in Du Wei, the new duke to the Northwest. Despite the Empire's management, the generals of the main battle corps stationed there will generally not go too close to local officials in order to avoid suspicion. However, as the general commander of the empire commander, and the duke of the empire did not even meet in the northwest for a few months, the attitude of the other party was really intriguing.
Did he despise Du Wei, the furry boy, and put it on purpose? It doesn't seem to be ...
The 960-year winter of the Roland Empire finally came. Winter is much colder in the northwest than in the south. However, after enough winter grains have been stored, this cold winter does not seem to be so scary to the people in Desa Province.
In addition, within a few months, General Longbottom relied on his old relationship and bought a large number of cattle and sheep in the hands of several small tribes of the steppe aliens. In winter, each soldier wore a new one. Leather jacket winter clothing.
The construction work of the new capital city has been completed for the most part. The buildings in several urban areas have been basically completed, and tens of thousands of people have moved into the city. Dewey has spent nearly one year for this new city. A huge sum of six million gold coins. Even if the little Zach with the imperial capital kept making money for Dewey, he gradually felt a little economic pressure.
After all, the province of Desa is currently not self-sufficient. It is not a long-term solution to rely on its own financial resources to support the army and support the construction of new towns.
How to make money in a barren northwest of Desa province has become a problem that Du Wei needs to solve at present. Only investing in things that do not return, Du Wei Ke is unwilling to do it!
During the New Year, Du Wei welcomed an unexpected guest.
The warrior of the Liszt family, the Dardanelle warrior who once suffered with Dewey in the frozen forest, led a large convoy to the town of Ghilar in Desa province.
The old friends are reunited. Of course, Du Wei is very happy. He ran out to greet this good friend, and the two hugged warmly outside the Governor's House under the snow.
"God, Daniil, you are finally here!" Du Weihaha laughed and looked at the old friend: "I thought you forgot me!"