Du Wei felt that this was by no means a smart idea, and that it was too risky!

Although Augustine VI the Elder has retired from the center of power for more than two years, there are still many people who will pay attention to him: including the Temple!

It is conceivable that if the death of Augustine VI had spread quickly, it would have been Pope Paul XVI who would have applauded the most, not because of how much Paul XVI hated the world of Augustine VI. It's just that as long as this old emperor dies, then according to the habitual thinking of most people, the regent should naturally inherit the throne and be crowned as the new emperor of the empire.

For the Church, it must be very much expected to see the appearance of an emperor who calls the Pope "Godfather"! Just imagine that on some solemn public occasions, His Majesty Chen, as the Supreme Emperor of the Empire, bowed to Paul XVI and respectfully called him "Godfather", such a scene would definitely be a great victory! And for the royal family, the meaning is not as simple as losing face.

According to the previous practice of Emperor Chen, every month or so, he would arrange for Augustine VI to appear in public, such as attending a decision-making meeting in a certain court, or attending a certain review ceremony, etc.

In fact, in fact, since Prince Chen held the baptism ceremony that excited the church, accepted the baptism of the Pope at the ceremony, and honored the Pope as the godfather, there have been some impatient voices within the church recently: I hope the regent will be crowned as soon as possible!

For those gods, they were eager to see a "godson" emperor, not a "godson" regent. Many people have some impatient remarks about Emperor Chen's delay in being crowned emperor: Anyway, the power is already in his hands, and the old emperor has taken a back seat, why do you twist and pinch and not be crowned? !

On some occasions of religious prayer, some people in the church have already conveyed some urging intentions to Prince Chen, hoping that Prince Chen can fulfill his original promise as soon as possible.

"I don't expect to use a stand-in to hide the entire Dìdū elite forever, but it can be done if we buy some time in the short term. Although Prince Chen's voice was soft, Du Wei noticed that his choice of words was "we".

It's obvious. Du Wei sensed a clear message: by now, he was the most trusted person of the young king.

Du Wei sighed.

"Three days. Prince Chen said lightly: "Three days later, there is the annual 'Qingfeng Festival', and I have arranged a public prayer ceremony, which is the last grand banquet to be held in the palace before the New Year. On that occasion, I will make a public appearance of this 'father'. And then...... Then we can buy two months, and I will announce to the public that my father is not feeling well, and justifiably let him live in seclusion, and then for a long time. He didn't even have to show up. ”

Du Wei sighed, this seemed to be a helpless solution.

After all, this happened so suddenly that it disrupted the previous plan, in just a few days. It's also really hard to think of a proper solution.

"But. Du Wei reminded: "At the banquet of the Qingfeng Festival, almost all the old ministers in the dìdū will participate, and those old guys have been with the emperor all their lives, and it is hard to guarantee that no one will see any flaws." And. Your Highness, you should know better than me that once this kind of thing leaks out, it will be a scandal on the earth!" his tone was very serious: "I must ask your mind: Are you really unwilling to be crowned emperor?"

Prince Chen's voice was resolute: "My mind has been decided very early...... I mean Charlie!"

But Charlie was only ten years old. He doesn't grow up in two or three months. Du Wei sighed: "And this stand-in can only buy us two or three months at most." Three months later, how can we think of a reason that will convince everyone. Publicly pass the throne to Prince Charlie?" Du Wei shook his head: "Your Highness." You are in the prime of your life. Leave you, the regent, unto be the emperor, but a ten-year-old child to be the emperor - and he is your own son. This practice. I'm afraid it's going to be opposed by everyone. ”

The conversation between Du Wei and Prince Chen did not hide from the "stand-in". In fact, this guy has been sitting on that bed tremblingly, looking at Du Wei and Prince Chen with a face full of trepidation.

Before Prince Chen left, he left Du Wei here, and he gave Du Wei a task: to teach this stand-in some etiquette that needs to be paid attention to when attending the banquet three days later.

Although Du Wei is not a court etiquette, after all, this matter is too secretive! Prince Chen is reluctant to let more people know about the stand-in......

Moreover, on the night of the old emperor's death, the regent immediately did not hesitate to secretly execute all the attendants, servants, court maids, and palace guards in this palace!

It also included six court physicians who treated the old emperor.

It was announced that a careless court physician and a court magic apothecary had accidentally caused a poison leak while communicating the effects of a dangerous magic potion, resulting in an unfortunate accident that resulted in the death of several court physicians and attendants......

Du Wei didn't think much about this strange task, after all, if one less person knew about it now, there would be less possibility of leakage.

Before leaving, Prince Chen suddenly looked at Du Wei and said something strange: "As far as I know, you should be a very good disguise master, and you have the superb ability to disguise a person." ”

After saying that, he didn't seem to mean anything else, and just turned around and left.

Du Wei sighed and watched Prince Chen walk out of the palace.

Now there is no one guarding outside the palace. After executing the original group of guards here, Emperor Chen ordered that "His Majesty the Emperor's future daily life guards will be handed over to the court magicians." ”

Now there are only two servants in charge of the servants in this palace, both of them

To trust the confidant. And there were no guards outside. Instead, he changed his protection to a court mage in the shadows.

I looked at the open hall. Du Weidi's eyes fell on this pitiful stand-in.

In fact, this guy's appearance is indeed seven or eight points similar to the old emperor. And after some special treatment and makeup. In dimly lit places. It's almost hard to see what's going on.

But. If it seems that the person who is familiar with the old emperor. In public. It's still easy to see the flaws - besides. A person's tone of voice, voice. Tone. Some subtle movements. It's hard to grasp everything perfectly.

This stand-in was apparently found temporarily. And he looked trembling. There is really no way to be an emperor - although the elder Augustine VI was not a good emperor, he was the ruler of the continent all his life. There is still some land in the imperial majesty of the body that is full of gestures.

Moreover, Du Wei was very clear: after waiting for the banquet for two days, the result of waiting for this poor stand-in was also obvious: extinguish!

But these are troublesome things now. I couldn't think of any answer for a while.

Du Wei started to get busy first. He pulled out the storage ring that he had brought with him. Removed some of the potions that had been stored inside. Right in front of this "stand-in". Fiddle with these bottles and cans.

Watch as Du Wei fiddles with these magic potions. Look at the bubbling potions. This stand-in was obviously even more scared.

His voice trembled. Suddenly I mustered up courage. pleaded to Du Wei, "Please." Other. Don't kill me...... I ......"

"I'm not going to kill you. Du Wei tried to keep his voice as soft as possible. After all, this guy is an innocent poor guy - but that's what politics is.

said. He handed over a bottle of mixed potion: "Drink it." The taste will be bitter. Don't spit it out. Then you can get a good night's sleep. ”

Finally, the phrase "get some sleep" probably misunderstood the poor old man. He suddenly jumped out of bed and knelt down in front of Du Weidi. Grabbed Du Wei's pants hard and begged: "Please, don't kill me." Don't kill me!"

Du Wei pulled him up. Take a closer look. only to find out that this guy is not an "old man" at all. He was only about 40 years old. It's just that it is obvious that Emperor Chen's subordinates have already put some simple makeup on him first. The wrinkles on the face were clearly drawn......

Du Wei was even more embarrassed in his heart - he made up so crudely. I want to hide from those old courtiers who have followed the old emperor for decades...... It's just impossible!

"I'm not trying to kill you. Du Wei grabbed the man by the collar. Lifted him up. "I don't think you're an idiot! You should have a rough idea of what we need you to do!"

The man's body trembled away. But he nodded.

"Good. Du Wei said coldly: "Then you should also understand." This must not be leaked! You're worried you're going to be killed in the end, aren't you?"

“...... Yes. The man's face was desperate. He said in a trembling voice, "Your Excellency...... I, I, I'm just a tailor, and I used to tailor tailors for His Majesty...... The other night. I don't know why the Lord Regent suddenly caught me here...... I. I don't know anything......"

He looked at Du Wei pitifully. The voice stammered. When talking, teeth fight.

"Oh, you're a court tailor?" Du Wei's eyes lit up: "You used to tailor the old emperor? You've seen Your Majesty up close. Then you should also know some of His Majesty's actions and habits, right? ”

"I ...... I ......" his teeth rattled. Speechless.

Du Wei pinched his chin, and then looked at his face carefully for a while.

He had met the old emperor several times. Then he took out a pen directly from his bosom. On the guy's face, the sides of the cheeks were painted.

The muscles on the man's face trembled violently, but he finally didn't dare to struggle, and finally closed his eyes, leaving tears in the corners of his eyes.

Du Wei sighed. The tone was a little more friendly: "Tell me, what's your name?"

"Grum, my lord, my name is Grum. ”

"Okay. Grum. Du Wei seemed to smile: "Do you have a family?"

"Yes...... There are adults. Grum trembled, "I have a wife and two daughters......"

"Hmm. Are they in dìdū?"

"No, my lord, they're not here. Groom said a few words. The voice was a little smoother: "After the coup d'état two years ago. I was scared. Fearing that this would happen again in the future, he simply sent them back to their hometown. ”

"Where is your hometown?" Du Wei casually drew a few strokes on his face. As if asked casually.

"South, province of Lille, my lordship...... My hometown is in the province of Lille. ”

"Oh, I've been to that place. The province of Lille is just south of the Rollin Plains of our Rollin family. Du Wei smiled calmly: "I've been to Half Horn, and I've encountered some interesting things there. Well, do you know Halfhorn?"

"I, I know, my lordship......" Grum seemed less nervous, the Duke of Tulip seemed to be very approachable and amiable, and he had a little more hope in his heart for survival: "Halfhorn City...... My hometown is not far from Half Horn. ”

Du Wei smiled: "My wife and I met for the first time outside Half Horn City. Oh, and I blackmailed her that time. At that time, she was still an ignorant little girl. Well, what about you? Grum, tell me, what are your wives and daughters like?"