Law of the Devil Chapter 329: 【殿堂】

Chapter 329 [The Palace]

Du Wei's mood now is how weird and how weird. This prince Chen really did something unexpected. Actually at this time, have you played such a trick?

What does he want to do? Push yourself on the stove to bake?

Supporting the Minister of Finance offends the military. Supporting the expansion of the military offends the Minister of Finance.

Just as everyone in the hall was staring at Dewey, Dewey suddenly smiled. He slowly stood up to see the ghost, and his **** just sat down.

"His Royal Highness." Du Wei smiled softly, but there was a hint of slyness in his eyes: "Everyone sitting here is an imperial minister. I am just a frontier lord. What insights can you have? But ... "

He said here, as if he had paused deliberately for a moment, and then whispered, "I saw the Prime Minister sitting firmly all the time ... Lord Robescher, it seems that he has a good idea. , Why do n’t we listen to the advice of the Prime Minister? With his rich experience, maybe there is a better way. "

In two words, he kicked the ball to an old prime minister who was outside.

Although this hot potato was thrown to Old Robscher. However, it seemed that the old prime minister was not very annoyed. His half-closed eyes finally opened slowly, as if he had looked at Dewey, and there was no dissatisfaction in that look, but there was a flash of appreciation.

Well ... this young boy, so glorious and petit, can understand that he is not strong enough, keeps a low profile ... It seems that it is indeed a good candidate ... But, His Royal Highness, the one you picked, but Too young.

Well ... let me be the Augustinian. Finally make a little contribution.

When Prince Chen heard Du Wei's words, he smiled slightly, and could not help but feel satisfied.

However, this is indeed a temptation and a test. If Du Wei really listens to himself, he will dare to evaluate the Minister of Finance and the military leader who is right and who is wrong ... that is stupid Performance! No matter how aggressive you are, no matter how talented you are ... in this circle. What matters is seniority!

Even if you are right, you are smart. But some people, some things, if you do n’t have enough qualifications, do n’t talk about it! Because you can't say it!

Retreat to advance ... It seems that this boy has been doing well in Northwest China for more than a year.

Originally, when Du Wei was young, he was arranged by the regent to sit in the most sensitive "bottom left" position. Even if everyone knew that the young duke was turning red, this "rise" still caused some old guys to be dissatisfied, and it was inevitable that there would be some imbalance. Fortunately, Du Wei didn't say anything boldly. He pushed the old prime minister down so smoothly that others listened. But he did not blame Du Wei for being cunning, but at the same time came to his mind:

This hairy guy talks and works, and is still on the road!

"Well, please let the Prime Minister tell you what you mean." The regent looked at the old Robscher, who had been dozing off with a smile.

The old prime minister coughed a few times first. A lifetime of Erhai Lake. After decades of emperor Augustine VI's reign, he was also a big family born, relying on his qualifications and experience, as well as family power, step by step to the position of prime minister.

The Emperor Augustine VI was not a good monarch. It is not easy to assist the emperor who is so happy. Often because the courtier cannot meet the vanity of the monarch's transition, excessively wasted national power, and some unrealistic requirements, the end is dismal. For example, the former finance minister ...

And this Robscher. His prime minister status has been as stable as Tarzan! Gangster-level figures in various parts of the empire did not know how much they had changed during the reign of Emperor Augustine VI, and this old Robescher was sitting in the position of prime minister with his buttocks. year!

More importantly, he is not the kind of courtier who blindly congratulates the monarch. He is always smart enough to find a breakthrough in contradiction. Use skilled political skills to soften sharp conflicts. It is not the kind of mediocre person who blindly embraces the emperor's thigh in order to satisfy the emperor who is so happy. On the Imperial Land officialdom, the reputation evaluation of the old prime minister is still quite good.

"The Prime Minister hasn't talked just now, we thought you were asleep." Prince Chen gave a proper "knock" again.

The old prime minister smiled, he barely stood up, his old body looked even weaker, but at this moment his smile showed the calmness of an old politician!

"His Royal Highness." Rob Scherer said with a smile: "Please forgive my silence ... but I have only been thinking about two issues."

"What's the problem?"

The old man put up two fingers: "One is 'emergency', and the other is 'easy'."

He turned calmly and owed his money to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the old General Hughes: "In my opinion, both of them make sense. The so-called national affairs, whether it is finances or military affairs, both There is nothing right or wrong, but although there is no right or wrong in the matter itself, there is an urgent and gentle distinction. "

The old man opened his mouth. After all, he has been the prime minister for 20 years. Although he has gradually become dormant in recent years, this weight is still there. When he talks, these heavyweights below do not speak, but listen quietly. In the words of the old man.

"Suggestions from the Minister of Finance ... The combat effectiveness of the local defense forces of the empire. Well, we must understand that there are certain things that can be cut quickly! But there are some things that cannot be solved in a day or two! Place The verboseness of the garrison has been a headache for the empire for decades or even generations. The combat effectiveness is low, yes. The numbers are too large, and it is true. The military expenditure is too wasteful, and it is true.

He glanced at the old General Hughes who seemed to be arguing. Before waiting for the other party to speak, he said, "Hughes, my old friend. Don't refute these issues first. Because they are indeed facts. Of course. Now ... I don't agree with the operation of the huge local defense force now. After all, it is not a good time! We are facing many problems. The empire cannot be said to be stable. More importantly, the vast territory of the empire also requires There are a large number of military guards. This issue needs to be resolved slowly, and even if disarmament is a long process. "

Old Hughes' face was a little complicated, and he shook his head, but finally did not speak.

"Next ... to the North. The situation of the Storm Legion. It is urgent! It is urgent. The lack of military power is an undeniable fact." Rob Scherer glanced at the Chancellor again: "Well, Munez You do n’t have to refute it. I think your idea, that is, “Let the local defense forces go to the north”, is a very stupid idea. The combat power of the Northern Storm Corps is second to none in the Empire ’s main battle army! If Even they can't stop those **** Warcraft ... Oh, sorry, Your Majesty. My words are a little rude and I lose my identity ... "

He said calmly, but Du Wei suddenly opened his eyes!

Because in this sentence that the old guy just finished, his title to Prince Chen seems to be habitually wrong. Or deliberately ... his title, unconsciously, changed from His Highness to "His Majesty"!

For this title, it seems that Prince Chen didn't notice it ...

"If even the Storm Legion can't stop those Warcraft. So what reason do we have to believe that those local defenders can do better than the brave Storm Legion? Munez, my old friend. You understand that you are worried about the financial situation. In fact, I also agree with you, but you must understand that ... The Stormwind Army is south, which is the vast land of the north of the empire! If the north is chaotic, then the next year ... No. Do n’t wait until the next The financial revenue this spring will be greatly affected! So, if you are worried about financial issues, then you need to consider more. If we have not injected fresh and reliable fighting power into the Northern Storm Corps, once our northern barrier is lost ... ... then the north is in chaos. Fiscal revenue will be even greater! Gentlemen. This is a difficult problem! I can't think of a perfect solution, but we may be able to weigh the pros and cons. Then choose a more important and more urgent To solve the problem, as for the other disadvantages, we might as well endure it for a while.

Du Wei listened, and could not help but sigh ...

Dripping water does not leak. Dripping water does not leak ... Is this the experience of an old politician in Erhai Lake for a lifetime? Such soft and hard moderation, but not innocent words ... He clearly accused the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Military Affairs at the same time, but also supported two people ... Finally, he expressed his position politely.

Such words are definitely not something that can only be achieved by cleverness. This requires experience! What is more needed is status and qualifications! !! Among so many people on the venue, maybe Du Wei is now more powerful than this old man, but if he said such things, he was afraid that he would anger the two big brothers, even if others hindered Prince Chen, no Dare to refute in person, I was afraid that I would also mock myself "I don't know the sky is thick."

Only this old prime minister, with his 20 years of influence and prestige, speak out. Even if he is accused of the Minister of Finance and the military boss, the two old guys can only accept it. It is difficult to refute. In this case, for anyone, there is absolutely no such prestige and seniority as the basis for the prime minister!

"So, are you in favor of expanding the army?" The Regent laughed.

"No, Your Highness, I do n’t agree with 'expanding the army,' but I think we can make some adjustments appropriately. My suggestions are that this matter is a three-step process! The first step, we You can start from the Wangcheng Guards and mobilize the two divisions to go north immediately! The second step can be performed at the same time as the first step, which is to order the Southern Army stationed in the southern swamp to order a division to supplement the Wangcheng Guards! As for the third step, recruiting new recruits! But these recruits are used to supplement the Southern Army. And, I mean, this recruit must be conducted in accordance with the combat effectiveness standards of the main army, and the number, not two There are four divisions! At the same time ... I suggest that we reduce some of the military spending on local defense forces next year, and we can make some adjustments.

The emperor Chen pondered for a while, and murmured: "Take the two divisions of the Wangcheng Guards to the north ... Prime Minister, will this be a little risky? Northwest ..."

Speaking of the sensitive topic of "Northwest", everyone was silent, especially General Hughes, who was a bit ugly. After all, it was Lu Gao of the Northwest Army he promoted vigorously. This is almost an indelible stain in his political career.

Although in Du Wei's view, these are not his fault. After all, the disciples of the Witch King of the Daxue Mountain, Chi Shui Duan, are really not ordinary people! How can he stand out with such great strength and ingenuity! Nor can he blame the old soldier of the military.

"So, I think this is a decision that requires courage." The old prime minister said a soft sentence, but it seemed to carry a heavy weight.

"A decision that requires courage ..." Prince Chen nodded his head. After a while, he seemed to smile: "Well, yes, this does take courage. However, my Augustin family never lacks courage! Wang Cheng is close to the guard. Even if he has two divisions, are he afraid of the Northwest? Not to mention ... In the short term, I think we have a well-known Tulip Grandpa in the Northwest! "

He finally glanced at Dewey.