Chapter 1028 The War Begins
Originally, Shengze wanted to wait for the 80,000 cavalrymen to get familiar with the horses' habits for a few days and practice a few more formations before attacking Chenzhou. However, on the last day of February, King Zhao suddenly got into a trance and actually set up his troops on the Lan River to test the effectiveness of gunpowder weapons on the river.
Since ancient times, there are only two situations when practicing in front of someone else's house. One is that there is no place to practice, so you borrow a place to practice. The other is pure temptation and provocation.
King Zhao was undoubtedly the latter.
Before heading to Lanjiang for training, King Zhao's army had already practiced in inland areas and was well aware of the power of gunpowder weapons.
This test was instigated by Zhao Bing in front of King Zhao. His purpose was nothing more than to suppress Zhao Ling and also to let King Zhao see his ability. Therefore, Zhao Bing was the commander-in-chief leading the troops in this exercise.
As for why King Zhao agreed to this proposal, it was also because he wanted to see what the Hubei Northern Army thought about Chenzhou.
Unfortunately, he never expected that Shengze would take the opportunity to launch a full-scale attack on Chenzhou.
Before the war started, Liang Cheng announced Sheng Ze's identity to the entire army.
In fact, many people already knew that the former crown prince was in the Hubei Northern Army, and even the top leaders knew Sheng Ze's identity, but the soldiers below had only heard of it and had not confirmed it.
Liang Cheng's move undoubtedly gave the Hubei Northern Army a more legitimate reason to act - the entire Jin Dynasty belonged to the prince, and it was only right for the King of Zhao to occupy the six northwestern states.
The army was making emergency preparations for war, and Shen Qingqian and others were also making final preparations.
"Hey, have you delivered all the medicines that should be given out?"
"Sixth girl, the medicine we made last time can be used in the army, right?"
"Du Zhong, sort out all the books and show them to me in an hour."
Doctor Hu and the people in the Military Medical Department were so busy that they had no time to rest. Shen Qingqian naturally couldn't take a break and was almost busy like a top.
The specific departure time of the Hubei Northern Army has not been determined yet, but it will definitely be today. They have to quickly finish everything they need to do.
"You all have no objection to the selection of people accompanying the army this time, right? If not, just make the arrangements as they are, and hurry up and get ready." Doctor Hu glanced at the people in the tent, then sat down on the chair with a thud, exhausted.
Shen Qingqian does not need to accompany the army this time. Her mission is to assist Zheng Shicheng in coordinating the rear.
That’s right, now Shen Qingqian not only has a position in the Military Medical Department, but also holds a position in the government office, similar to Zheng Shicheng’s secretary, helping him to find out the gaps and fill them in.
Speaking of this, Shen Qingqian wanted to drag Shen Yong back and beat him up.
At that time, Zheng Shicheng went to Liang Cheng to cry and complain that he was short of manpower. Shen Yong happened to go to Liang Cheng to reply. After hearing it, he sold Shen Qingqian out directly.
Shen Yong kept talking about how great his sixth sister was, which made Liang Cheng and Zheng Shicheng, who already admired Shen Qingqian, immediately decide to let Shen Qingqian serve as a clerk in the Ezhou government office.
Historically, a clerk was an official under the governor, responsible for handling specific state affairs. However, in the Jin Dynasty, most people in this position served as secretaries to their superiors, assisting them in various tasks.
Shen Qingqian's direct superior is Zheng Shicheng, and she is also the first female official in the entire Dajin to hold a formal official position.
Liang Cheng was really attentive to Shen Qingqian and even provided her with all the necessary paperwork. Although he didn't say it explicitly, he had already supported Shen Qingqian's previous plan to open a girls' school with others, and also sent a signal to everyone that "women can be officials."
"Doctor Hu, I'll take care of the rest. You can take a rest first." Seeing that Doctor Hu was too tired to get up, Shen Qingqian offered to take over the rest of the work.
Doctor Hu took a deep breath and then sighed, "Who doesn't want to rest? But after the war started, who among us can really rest?"
I don't know when the world will be at peace.
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