Law of the Devil

(two chapters in one)

Everyone knows what "switching" means.

For the Northwest Army, their snobbery covers half of Nulin Province, and they have been operating in the Northwest for 20 years. If they "change defense" at this time, they will leave their own territory. A tree without roots is a dead end. Moreover, the Northwest Army has not listened to any orders from the empire for twenty years, but it still bears the title of the imperial army in name.

For Lu Gao, the head of the Northwest Army, he also knew very well that this was the last signal from the empire.

This is a life-and-death decision. Or, accept the empire's order to change defenses, then what awaits you is to be disintegrated by the empire after arriving in the north.

Or, refuse the empire's order to switch defenses - presumably the empire must have made such preparations. As long as he refuses, he will be accused of "disobeying military orders", "treason" and other crimes, and he will be suppressed with a high-sounding sound. The next step is... war.

Over the past year, the empire has recruited recruits on a large scale, and Du Wei has an army of 100,000 in the northwest, Governor Bohan is also actively preparing for the war, and the imperial guards of the imperial city have dispatched another division to go west... All of this Everything, already very obvious.

As for the Northwest Army, it seems that there are very few troops mobilized.

Lu Gao also knew very well in his heart that he was able to threaten the empire all the time because the empire was not sure about fighting a civil war that would hurt him. For the sake of stability, in order to maintain the apparent peace, the central government of the empire is unwilling to launch a civil war.

But now, for some reason, the young regent actually made such a determination! Lu Gao knew better that once the empire made up its mind, even if it paid a certain price, it would launch a civil war. Then the strength of the two sides is compared. The loser must be yourself. No matter in terms of population, military strength, war potential, etc., he is nothing more than a local warlord, and he is facing a huge empire.

When "coercion" has lost its effect. Then you should make the smartest decision.

Northwest Army Watt Fortress. Northwest Legion Commander's Mansion.

The hall was completely silent, Lu Gao was sitting on the top seat, he was short in stature, but his oppressive eyes made all the generals feel heavy in their hearts.

"Aren't you talking yet?" Lu Gao said coldly, "Life and death is now! The regent boy of the empire clearly wanted our lives. Don't you think everyone has any opinions?"

The generals below are all silent, no one speaks, but everyone has a trace of dissatisfaction with Lu Gaodi in their hearts.

Life or death? What did you do early! For a whole year, the empire has been dispatching troops, and everyone knows these things. They all once suggested that Lu Gao make a decision early, but this general. Over the past year, nothing has been done. Almost just sitting still. Let the empire put the noose around its own neck!

Now... what else can we do now! !

Many generals thought so in their hearts, and couldn't help showing it on their faces. Lu Gao saw it. I made a secret note in my heart, and said slowly: "I know, many people have some thoughts in their hearts now, but now is not the time for internal fighting, we need to be united... I think each of you is very clear that in the past few years, our What is your attitude towards the empire! Then, everyone can think about it, if we are really doomed, then the empire will not forgive anyone here. No one can be forgiven for the great crime of treason. If you want to live, then It takes everyone working together.”

Still, these words touched many people, and some people immediately began to express their opinions.

Some people said that they can immediately send people to the grasslands to find the big tribes that have a secret relationship with them, and ask them to send troops to attack the Desa province immediately, first create a chaos of "foreign enemy invasion" and disrupt the situation in the northwest, and then we will The Northwest Army could refuse to go to the north on the pretext of "foreign enemies invaded and the military situation is urgent". He could even secretly help the prairie people and injure that Tulip Duke!

Lu Gao looked at the person who proposed this idea, and sneered in his heart.

Prairie people? At this time, there is no need to count on the prairie people.

Lu Gao also received the news on the prairie. Now the major tribes on the prairie have become a mess. You beat me and I beat you. They are all coveting the position of the king of the prairie. Moreover, that Saladin... ... Lu Gao just thought for a while, and guessed that Du Wei must be behind that Saladin! The prairie people are too busy to take care of themselves now, how can they have the opportunity to send troops to help themselves?

What's more... his son is worried about killing Baihe, and he has completely torn face with Daxueshan. Bai Hechou is the Witch King, as long as he gives an order, which tribe on the grassland would dare to help him?

Sigh... It's just a pity that that fellow Sebasta actually missed such a good opportunity! ! Bai Hechou was seriously injured and weak, such opportunities don't come often! !

Some generals suggested that they immediately send troops to attack the Desa Province, use their superior forces to concentrate their forces to defeat Du Wei's army, and then take the opportunity to occupy the Desa Province, rob the strategic reserves hoarded by the Duke of Tulip, and then fight with the Empire Fight a war of attrition.

However, such a suggestion is not accepted by many people.

There are also people who believe that raising troops immediately, before the empire has made a move, immediately concentrate their forces, march eastward with all their strength, and then defeat the imperial capital at the fastest speed. As long as they can conquer the imperial capital and destroy the royal family in one battle, then... occupy The imperial capital, with its powerful soldiers, hijacked the royal palace, nobles and ministers of the empire, and then, as long as they issued a message, it could spread throughout the continent.

If all goes well, then the world is ours! Destroy the Augustinian Dynasty, and then Lu Gao can be the emperor!

The plan is bold and ambitious. It was immediately approved by many generals, and everyone was thinking about the possibility of this plan.

From the Watt Fortress to the imperial capital, if it is a fast horse march, the elite cavalry will not sleep, and it will only take seven days to reach the imperial capital. Moreover, the empire's current military strength is not sufficient. Before, two divisions were dispatched to the north to supplement the Storm Legion, and then another division was dispatched to the east to monitor itself. So now there is only one division with 20,000 troops stationed in the imperial capital. Plus a division mobilized from the Southern Army—but. The Southern Legion has always been considered the weakest of the Empire's main battle legions, and the Northwest Army generally doesn't think highly of those guys.

There are only two divisions. With our strength, we can crush them in one battle! .

As long as he can occupy the imperial capital... then. What else is impossible?

Lu Gao kept silent. Just quietly listening to the discussion of these guys below.

He sneered in his heart.

He is very ambitious, but he will not be blindly arrogant.

In fact, Lu Gao has always been very aware of one thing, relying on his strength. Threatening the imperial capital with "war", when the imperial capital is unwilling to fight a civil war, he naturally has the upper hand and can get what he wants. But if the imperial capital made up their minds to fight, then they would lose their greatest support.

With the strength of the Northwest Army, it is almost impossible to surprise the imperial capital and win in one battle.

If it is an ordinary city. For example, the capital of Nulin Province, and even Du Wei's Loulan City. Maybe it's still possible.

Can the imperial capital?

Not to mention running all the way for seven days and seven nights, will there be resistance and interception on the journey...

After all, the imperial capital is the most powerful city in the mainland. The giant magic circle that is famous in that continent. There are also magic cannons on the city wall... they are not kidding.

Once the magic circle is activated, it is absolutely impossible to break through. I can only stare outside the city. In the next few days, his army would be surrounded by the army of the Ground Service King from all over the country, and finally be torn to pieces.

Attacking the imperial capital is not a wise choice. Moreover, this matter has relatively great political significance, but the actual gains are very small.

In the past, the imperial capital often deployed troops to the east to defend itself from eastward raids. However, no matter whether it is Lu Gao or the imperial capital, it is very clear that with the strength of Lu Gao's troops, it is impossible to raid and conquer the imperial capital.

What the imperial capital is afraid of is that if the imperial capital is besieged by rebels, it will cause huge panic and shake the prestige of the empire.

Lu Gao was silent, he was satisfied with none of the opinions of the generals below.

Lu Gao has no staff or counselors under his command... because he is very conceited, he thinks that as a disciple of the Witch King on Daxue Mountain, he has learned astronomy, geography, tactics and strategies, and his own wisdom is enough for everything about the Northwest Army Yes, no need for staff.

Watching the quarrel between these generals, Lu Gao gradually lost his patience, he coughed hard: "Okay!"

He stood up and looked at these generals, feeling very disappointed in his heart. These guys are all things that lack the overall situation... Well, except for one person.

Lu Gao glanced at Guhuaduoluo. This calm and silent middle-aged man. This is Lu Gao's most respected and trusted general.

Although his martial arts is not the best among the generals, some people even ridiculed him behind his back for not being brave enough. However, it still cannot shake Guhuaduoluo's position in Lu Gao's heart.

"Guhuaduoluo, you stay, and everyone else disperses." Lu Gao made a decision, but he felt that he needed to stabilize the morale of the army, so he deliberately laughed a few times, and then said to his generals, He laughed loudly and said, "Okay! You don't have to worry too much... Huh, that regent is just a little boy! His father, Augustine VI, has nothing to do with us, can't we deal with a little boy! Huh ... Don't worry, everyone, don't look at him making such a big commotion now, but he must be under a lot of pressure. I don't think he dares to really fight. Even if there is a fight, once he suffers a loss, I'm afraid he will press the button I can't stand it anymore. This kind of young man is all frizzy and unstable, and as long as his spirit is knocked out, he will immediately soften. We have been in the Northwest for so many years, who are we afraid of!"

These words were bold and hearty, and after hearing this, the generals couldn't help but regain some confidence in their commander in chief.

Afterwards, after everyone left, Lu Gao faced Guhuaduoluo who was standing below, and there was a trace of worry on his face.

"Okay, Guhuatuoluo, there is no one else now. Tell me what you think."

"My lord." The middle-aged man looked steadily at his commander, and then he asked a strange question: "Do you think we have a chance of winning this time?"

"..." Lu Gao stared at the most trusted subordinate, and then he told the truth: "Very small."

"I think it's small too." Guhuaduoluo nodded, and he bowed slightly. Then he said in a low voice: "All along, it's not that the empire can't beat us. It's just that the empire didn't dare to fight, didn't want to fight, and couldn't make up its mind. But now, they have made up their minds. We have lost our support. Once we start a war, forgive me Frankly speaking... no matter what the process is, maybe with the bravery of the soldiers, or with the wisdom of your commander, we can win some victories, but... the final outcome. We will definitely fail. The only difference is that we persist for a long time , or short. That's all."

"So what do you think?"

Guhuaduoluo closed his mouth, as if he dared not speak.

"Tell me, Guhuaduoluo, since I left you alone, I just want to hear your true thoughts." Lu Gao said lightly.

"Leaving aside the victory and defeat." Guhuaduoluo shook his head: "I would like to ask you, general, what is your expectation? What is the ultimate goal? Is it to seize the country of the Thorn Flower family? To seize the world? To seize the throne? Or just want to Vigorously making a fuss? Or, are you willing to compromise in order to save your life? I think. Before making any choices, I need to know what your goal is, General."

Lu Gao's eyes were very serious: "Oh?"

"Of course. If you decide to seize the world and seize the country of the Thorn Flower family. Then I know that this is impossible, but I will do my best to repay your kindness, General. Until I Death——Although I think this goal is impossible to accomplish. If your goal is just to make a big fuss, then I think it is a good way to march eastward. Then the soldiers are trapped. Even if the army is defeated in the end, it is still It is a vigorous one, let the mainland always remember our name! If... you feel that you have to compromise to save your life, then I am willing to follow you to the death, even if you decide to throw the entire Northwest Army into the fire pit."

Lu Gao was silent.

"You see, you haven't thought it through yourself, so how can I answer your question?" Guhuaduoluo sighed, and then he actually reached out and picked up the military official document on Lu Gao's desk, and then Tore it into pieces, and finally knelt down on one knee facing Lu Gao: "My lord, my life is yours. Over the years, you know my secret, but you always keep me by your side, trust me, and reuse me. Even My colleagues have some opinions and rejections of me, but your trust in me has never changed. I have nothing to repay you, only my life, no matter what choice you make, I, Guhuadolo, swear , until I die, I will stand by your side."

This steady middle-aged man actually showed a hint of madness in his eyes at this moment. He smiled at Lu Gao, then stood up, turned and walked out of the hall.

"My...choice." Lu Gao frowned, thinking carefully for a while

Then he suddenly laughed.

"Prince Chen, if you want to play, then I, Chishui Duan, will accompany you to play a big game!"

After finishing speaking, he grabbed the pen on the table, quickly wrote down an official document, and loudly called his personal soldiers to come in, and then asked someone to send this document out immediately.

This is an official document, and the content on it is also very simple.

"Lu Gao, the head of the Northwest Army, has been ordered to prepare for a change of defense immediately!"

He actually accepted the order to switch defenses? ! Lu Gao walked into the inner hall with big strides, then waved away his entourage, directly entered the secret passage in the inner hall, and went all the way down to the underground tunnel. Just as he walked into the tunnel, he heard a burst of noise coming from inside. The beast-like roar was shrill and sharp, full of despair and anger.

At the end of the tunnel, there is a square stone room. Lu Gao is standing at the door. The door of this room is an iron fence. As soon as he stands at the door, he sees a black figure in the stone house, whooshing toward it. Ruthlessly rushed over.

boom!

This figure slammed into the iron fence, making the whole room buzzing, and then saw the man inside, with disheveled hair, blood all over his strong body, and I don't know how many tiny wounds there were , while his face, under the blood stains, was a pale and handsome face.

Sebasta, this is the Major General Sebasta of the Northwest Army!

Sebasta's eyes looked like a bloodthirsty beast. He grabbed the iron fence door with both hands and shook it vigorously. The iron fence made a crackling sound, and the major general had already said When he couldn't say anything, he roared like a wild beast. There is not a trace of clarity in the eyes, it is completely murderous and beast-like ferocity.

Lu Gao stood outside the door, with deep sorrow in his eyes, looking at his only son, but Lu Gao raised his hand, through the iron fence, as if to caress his son's head...

Suddenly, with a whoosh, a ball of fire shot out from his palm and hit Sebasta on the head. Sebasta immediately screamed in pain like a wounded beast, and rolled back. He went out, rolled on the ground a few times, and then got up, but his eyes were trembling, he didn't dare to step forward, lying on the ground, looking outside the door from a distance.

"Poor son." Lu Gao sighed: "You don't look like my son now! You have turned into a beast! A beast without human rationality... I should really kill you right."

Since the last attempt to kill Shirakawa and the Pope failed, Sebasta, who was finally seriously injured by the awakened "Aragorn" by "coincidence", barely recovered from his injuries with the help of "Perfect Body", and quickly fled back to the In the Northwest Army.

But what strength is the "awakened" Aragorn? Being able to survive a single blow from him is already a remarkable achievement of Sebasta's "Perfect Body". But his "perfect body" with fatal flaws, if he uses transition, he will lose his mind.

But after barely recovering from his injuries and returning to the Northwest Army, the side effects of the perfect body erupted immediately. Moreover, because of the treatment of Aragorn's injuries, the use of the perfect body has exceeded the limit of any previous time.

Sebasta went crazy this time, and even Lu Gao's Daxueshan spell couldn't appease him.

He turned into a beast full of bloodthirsty and destructive desires! ! There is no humanity left, and he has completely become a bloodthirsty beast!

As a last resort, Lu Gao could only lock his son in this stone house, and he used the witchcraft of Daxueshan to arrange formations around the house, making it impossible for Sebasta to cast his son in this house. Otherwise, how can a stone house hold Sebasta, who has level nine strength?

At this moment, Sebasta has been imprisoned in this stone house for more than a year. He has not seen the sun all year round, and the only thing left is howling like a wild animal every day.

On the stone wall, he scratched out traces with his nails, and his ten fingers and nails were all lifted up, and the blood was flowing, but he seemed to feel no pain at all. Lu Gao just stood outside the door, quietly He looked at his only son, his only flesh and blood.

Although there was hatred on his face, there was deep sorrow in his eyes. .