Chapter 522 Chapter 486 You are not worthy

It's not that Du Wei didn't let innocent people die... He even did this kind of thing with his own hands. But at this moment, looking at the innocent tailor in front of him, seeing the tears in the man's eyes, the powerless cry, the sadness of not being able to control his own destiny...Suddenly, Du Wei felt that he could not utter a single word. . what can I say? Am I telling him that he is sacrificing his ego for the sake of the bigger picture?In order to prevent the royal family and the church from having a chance to turn their faces, and to prevent the evil religious forces from continuing to expand, if the church is allowed to overwhelm the majesty of the emperor, will the church further make the central government lose its head in the future?Or should I tell him that if he dies alone, more bloodshed and friction can be avoided?

Yes, this makes sense.Even for a period of time, Du Wei has even become accustomed to standing on a "high position" and looking down at the people below, and then use these "big principles" to judge, measure, and then make some noble decisions: decide to let Who is sacrificed, who is left to be preserved. Yes, sometimes Du Wei struggled, hesitated and contradicted.But afterwards he gradually became numb, and he convinced himself in his heart: These are all right!I was "taking care of the bigger picture". But…… Now looking at Groom in front of him, seeing the tears of this innocent tailor, he suddenly felt that the so-called "considering the overall situation" was really hard to say.

Groom's words are actually very simple, very straightforward, without any depth at all - but it is precisely this depth that makes Du Wei unable to answer, or even say a word: "I don't understand, I'm a good person, I haven't done anything wrong, I treat my work with all my heart, I love my family... But why, I have to die inexplicably? Yes, I am a small person, a cat Little ants, but my life can be deprived at will?" Just because I am a small person, an ant, so I will be sacrificed? Can my life be taken away at will? Why? Who gave you the right to decide "whom to sacrifice" and "whom not to sacrifice"?

Who gave you this power? When this thought flashed through Du Wei's mind, suddenly, he was covered in cold sweat! ! Looking at the tears of the tailor in front of him, the despair and anger of the helpless struggle... Du Wei couldn't help asking himself: such a random trial and decision of a person's fate...what am I? This kind of me, this kind of Prince Chen, this kind of us... What is the difference between that bitch of the Goddess of Light? Yes, we are high above, looking down on all living beings, and using what we think of as "great principles" to determine the fate of these ants below.

But what are we?Is it God? ?Do we really have the power to deprive anyone of their lives? Taking care of the overall situation?So sacrifice?But what about the will of the sacrificed person?Can it be ignored? What about so-called "little people" like Groom?From his standpoint, he just wanted to live his own life in peace and save his humble life... Where did he go wrong? ... For a long time, even Du Wei himself has clearly felt that his heart is gradually becoming colder, harder, cold-blooded, and cruel. But in the same way, Du Wei has always felt that there is nothing wrong with this.This world is like this, if you don't eat people, then wait to be eaten.Many things, if you are soft-hearted, then waiting for you is a more miserable ending.

Therefore, when he sent that beautiful woman to the grassland, Du Wei's eyes were as bright as a bright moon, and Du Wei's heart was never softened. Although he also struggled in his heart afterwards, he still encouraged himself firmly: This is a last resort, this is a must. That's right! Perhaps, today, meeting such a mediocre and innocent person as Groom suddenly made Du Wei's already cold heart suddenly regain such a sliver of warmth. That's right... The girl from back then went there without hesitation, she didn't refuse, but went with a sacrifice mentality... So, Du Wei didn't seem to think so deeply.

But what about Groom?He is forced!He was forced, he had no choice but to go, he didn't want to die, but he had to die. But this time, although Du Wei was not the one who made the decision, he was a loyal executor. ... "It seems that I'm still not hard-hearted enough." After appeasing the poor tailor, Du Wei walked out of the hall.A day's hard work was not in vain, at least Du Wei was full of confidence in the banquet the day after tomorrow. But being blown by the night wind on his face, he didn't feel any relief. Yes, let your heart soften... Even Du Wei himself couldn't tell what he was thinking at the moment.Perhaps, it was just a momentary outburst of pity.

He looked up at the sky, quickened his pace, and decided to go back to his room to change his clothes first, and then he had to go back to the Duke's mansion tonight, because he had already sent the guard elder Yan to invite Mr. Lan Haiyue. But when Du Wei returned to his temporary residence in the palace, he suddenly slowed down as soon as he entered the courtyard! There was a flash of light in his squinted eyes, and he subconsciously looked at the two court servants in the courtyard. The two young servants were holding a broom to clean the falling snow in the courtyard. They saw Du Wei walking in from a distance. Quickly bowed and saluted, their expressions were as usual, and there was no change.

But Du Wei stared closely at his bedroom. Turning around and looking, the palace guards outside the courtyard are also very calm... There was an imperceptible smile on Du Wei's face, and he walked over slowly, and waved to the two waiters: "Go out, everyone, don't let anyone enter the yard without my order." After speaking, he strode to the door of his room, pushed the door open and walked in. In the dark room, Du Wei strode to the wall and lit the fireplace on his own. Under the blazing fire, he turned around and said with a leisurely smile, "I originally wanted to rush over to see you , I didn't expect you to come here first."

When he turned around, behind him, on a soft bench, Lan Haiyue looked at Du Wei with a smile. His old body was wrapped in a blanket and huddled in the soft chair. Du Wei lit the fireplace, and the old man stretched his neck facing the warm flame, sighed, and said slowly: "It's better to light the fire to keep warm. Alas, when people get old, their bodies just won't work." "I didn't expect you to come to see me first." Du Wei turned his head and thought for a while, "Didn't I ask you to wait for me in my duke's mansion?" Lan Haiyue blinked: "But, my lord, didn't you write the word 'urgent' on the palm of the visitor? Since it's urgent, I'm idle anyway, so I came here first. And you, but An important minister of the country who manages every day."

With a snort and a snap, Du Wei unscrewed a wine bottle and gestured to Lan Haiyue.The old man shook his head: "I'm old, things like wine are not suitable for me." Du Wei raised his head and took a big gulp first, then he finally breathed a sigh of relief, as if he wanted to let out all the depression in his heart with this breath, he glanced at the old man: "When you came in, no one noticed?" Lan Haiyue smiled slightly: "I'm afraid there is no strong person in the palace who can detect my whereabouts." Du Wei nodded: "That's true." With Lan Haiyue's ability, one of the three major disciples of Daxue Mountain, the people who surpassed him in this world can be counted with just a few fingers.In the entire imperial capital, maybe someone in the temple could make Lan Haiyue fearful, but in the palace—now there is not even a holy rank. "I have a long, long story to tell you, sir." Du Wei put down the bottle and said with a wry smile, "I need some wise advice, or...guidance. I can't think of any other Who can possess wisdom as deep as the sea like you." Lan Haiyue smiled peacefully, those eyes that did not match his old age were as bright as stars. Du Wei was not polite to the university student, and he didn't even show a hint of vigilance, so he started talking directly. He first started to tell about the sinners in the north, and then said that the dragon mountain has fallen, and the huge sinners will invade in the near future... When he finished this paragraph, he paid attention to Lan Haiyue's expression, but the old man's expression was very calm, as if there was no surprise at all. "You... know?" Du Wei frowned. "Should I be surprised?" Lan Haiyue's voice was very calm: "I know some ancient legends, and there are some ancient records on Daxue Mountain. Moreover, in recent years, the empire has suddenly changed its previous procrastination and used thunder to First wiped out the Northwest Army, stabilized the interior, and spent a lot of military expenditures to expand the army, and piled up such a "Kaspersky Line of Defense" with money regardless of the cost-oh, by the way, this name was named by you Yes, it’s really ugly. Well, anyway, smart people can see that you have put so much effort in the north, so you are naturally planning to deal with someone. Think about those legends again... It’s not hard to guess to the answer. And, don't forget, Philip is my student." Du Wei shrugged: "I knew it." "I only have three years." Du Wei smiled bitterly: "Of course, more than half of the three years have passed now. I must prepare in the shortest possible time. The more fully prepared the better! I must prepare in the shortest possible time." Pull out all possible unstable factors within a short period of time! Therefore, I must adopt some unconventional methods in the way I do things..." "You mean some despicable, dirty, cruel methods?" Lan Haiyue asked nonchalantly. "..." Du Wei froze for a moment, then nodded, "But that's it." Afterwards, Du Wei quickly told Lan Haiyue about the sudden death of the old emperor and the problems he was currently facing. When he mentioned that now Prince Chen and himself have conspired to prepare a double to deceive people at the banquet the day after tomorrow, at the same time he mentioned this poor tailor named Groom, and he also talked about his intolerance. "When he said 'unfair', I really felt a little strange." Du Wei sighed: "I suddenly couldn't understand what I did. Even... I had some doubts. Well, you Do you understand what I mean?" "Probably understand a little bit." Lan Haiyue's tone suddenly contained a bit of mockery: "Suddenly I realized my conscience, isn't that so?" "...That's right." Du Wei heard the other party's mocking tone, but he didn't care. He looked at the wise old man in front of him with anticipation in his eyes. After a long time, Lan Haiyue moved his body and moved closer to the fire, then his eyes looked at the flames in the fire, but he sighed, and said softly in a disdainful tone: "It's a pity, it's a pity... Du Wei, I thought you had transformed into a real leader now. I used to feel gratified and appreciated your progress. But... hmph, from your words today It seems that you are still far behind!! Compared with Prince Chen, you are simply a child who has not even grown hair. I really want to persuade you, if you are really like this, you might as well While you are still favored, Prince Xiang Chen resigns from your position as the lord of the Northwest, surrenders military power, and then moves your family to a small city in the south to live the life of a mediocre farmer. Because...you are not worthy!" Du Wei was stunned by these harsh words. He stared at Lan Haiyue, and asked in surprise, "Did I hear you right? Mr. Lan Haiyue, I asked you for some guidance, but you scolded me? I don't deserve it?"