Before Song Chi could say anything, Emperor Yuan Jing said directly: "The military official is old and weak, and his influence is weak. You will take his place."
"Langzhong of the Military Affairs Department?"
Song Chi looked shocked. He knew that Emperor Yuan Jing would not treat him unfairly, but he did not expect him to be so "magnanimous".
The Ministry of War was the highest military office of the imperial court, consisting of four departments. Each department was headed by a doctor, whose rank was fourth grade. The Zhifang Department was the most important department in the Ministry of War, responsible for coordinating border defense, war, troop selection, combat plan formulation, military recruitment and training plans, etc. Everything related to the army and war was the responsibility of the Zhifang Department.
The Langzhong of the Zhifangsi had great power, especially in wartime, and was a very critical position.
The Minister of War, Wang Songzhi, was a civil servant, very close to Song Shiwen, and an official of the Qingliu Party. Therefore, Song Shiwen had the final say in the entire Ministry of War.
From then on, the Great Zhou implemented a policy of emphasizing culture and suppressing military power.
Earlier, each of the four major towns had an army of 100,000 soldiers. They were said to be stationed at the border, but in fact they were just guarding the border. The four countries did not dare to act rashly, and the annual tribute did not dare to be cut off. Later, military expenditures were reduced, and the situation where the nobles were in charge of the army was changed. The army was gradually reduced, and each town had only 50,000 soldiers.
Emperor Yuan Jing said that the current official Fang Si was easily influenced by others, but in fact it was because this person only listened to Song Shiwen.
"The main force attacking Northern Wei is my son Yun Di, and Yun Di is close to the second son. They are fighting fiercely. The position of Langzhong in the Ministry of War is crucial. You go and watch over them for me. This war can only be won, not lost."
Emperor Yuan Jing said, "The first thing you should do when you take office is to urge the Northern Army to be transferred to Xin'an. I doubt that someone is not qualified. I had high hopes for Liang Qingwu, but he disappointed me. It's just a small battle against the Northern Wei. With my son Yun Di and the 100,000 new troops, we will surely win."
Song Chi listened without saying anything.
It is impossible to win this battle, but holding an important position does bring many conveniences.
Song Chi pondered for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust."
"Also.....Mr. Wen is in charge of military supply arrangements, so please don't interfere."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Song Chi understood clearly that Song Shiwen was Yuan Jingdi's white glove, and was using the opportunity of collecting grain to make money for him.
Emperor Yuan Jing's original intention was not to attack the Northern Wei, but to make money.
By using the name of war, they can increase taxes and make money openly.
Therefore, local officials dared to exploit loopholes blatantly.
What a tyrant.
It would be strange if we could win this battle.
"You may withdraw now. I will grant you a mansion and an official position at court tomorrow."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
Song Chi left the palace and not far away he saw many people waiting outside, and they surrounded him directly.
He stole the limelight at yesterday's dinner, and many people in the streets scolded him, but many people in the officialdom tried to curry favor with him. These people were sending invitations on behalf of the host. Song Chi politely declined and didn't want to get close to anyone right now.
When I got home, I smelled the rich aroma of rice as soon as I entered the yard.
Song Chi knew that this was Su Mingyue's way of celebrating his victory in the Imperial Examination. Despite all the scolding outside, it was wonderful for him to feel the warmth when he came back.
"I'm back."
Su Mingyue stood at the door, her hair tied up high and she was wearing a plain white dress. She looked like a wife, and also a bit like a widow.
This is how Song Chi likes to dress, and Su Mingyue often dresses like this.
In order to serve Song Chi well, she even learned cooking, taking care of him from the body and mind to the appetite.
"Yeah." Song Chi responded.
"Look who's here."
Su Mingyue smiled and took a step forward, only to see Su Nanyi, who was wearing a green long skirt, appear behind her. She had graceful curves, a tall figure, and delicate cheeks.
Song Chi's eyes suddenly widened, not because of her beauty, but because of surprise. He had written a letter several months ago, only telling her an address in Beijing. He had no idea that Su Nanyi was coming. It had been a year since they left Ji County.
Su Mingyue is a beauty, and Nan Yi is a relative.
"How did you get here? I didn't know about it in advance." Song Chi walked quickly forward and took a look. It had been a year since he last saw his cousin. She had grown up and became more beautiful.
Su Nanyi's eyes were red, and she suppressed her emotions and said, "I'm here to keep my appointment."
"A date?"
Song Chi was stunned. Before leaving Ji County, he left a "recipe" for Su Nanyi, which included perfume, soap, ready-made clothes, and one of them was how to make stockings. To be honest, he didn't know how to make it.
Just left a picture and a few words of description.
He said that when the stockings were ready, you could come to Beijing to find him and he would open Huarong Pavilion in Beijing.
This is just a joke.
He thought Nan Yi definitely couldn't do it because of low productivity, unless she used pure manual methods, but that would also be difficult. He didn't expect that she actually did it.
"You really made it?"
"yes."
Su Nanyi said, "I had it hand-sewn, and I only made one. I don't think it looks good, and I'm afraid it won't sell, and it's too expensive."
Naive girl, this thing is not meant to sell for money, but to provide emotional value.
"Don't chat at the door, come inside." Su Mingyue called out.
Song Chi followed him into the house, with Nan Yi walking in front. As he took a step forward, he saw a dark shadow.
etc.
What is Nan Yi wearing on her legs?
Song Chi was stunned.
Su Nanyi felt something and turned around to see Song Chi's dazed look, her face immediately blushed. She didn't know what these stockings were or what they were used for, and she felt a little shy.
"cousin."
Seeing that Song Chi's eyes were still fixed on her, Su Nanyi couldn't help but cry out.
"oh oh."
Song Chi came back to his senses and scratched his head in embarrassment. Why was this girl still wearing it?
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