Chapter 72 Walking in a Thorny Place
Xiao Qing couldn't understand why Li Qinghe had mentioned before leaving that the Grand Tutor had left the main force and taken a detour back to Dingzhou alone.
He was already injured, and there must have been many people on the road who wanted to kill him. Why didn't he take the shortest and safest route back quickly, instead of taking a detour?
Isn't this just like a foolish sheep being led to its doom?
However, Xiao Qing did not say these words to Li Qinghe.
Now, she has to consider another issue—the Sacrifice Martial Soul.
Speaking of this, Xiao Qing felt that whether it was the Grand Tutor or Li Qinghe, they were essentially a trap.
This is clearly a legacy issue.
Is the Grand Tutor really so at ease letting a ten-year-old girl who is completely unfamiliar with the situation in the Great Xiao Kingdom handle such a matter?
What were you thinking?
Regardless of her thoughts, Xiao Qing still gave it serious consideration.
The two items that will be carried back with the main force are: first, General Wang Ming's coffin, which will be escorted south by the Wang family; and second, the ashes of the ten thousand soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Beidu.
She suddenly felt there were many things to do, such as posthumous conferment of titles, selection of burial sites, and memorial services.
However, these ideas were scattered and lacked a coherent system.
She thought she should ask someone who knew the laws and etiquette of the Great Depression.
If following the old system doesn't work, then we should raise the level of funeral rites. At this point, I believe no one would want to hold a grudge against the deceased.
Wang Ming and Wang Xiang are brothers from the same clan.
Xiao Qing sorted out some ideas and then instructed Liu Yi to invite Wang Xiang over.
Such an important matter must be discussed with the Prime Minister and the Privy Councilor who are in charge of the Six Ministries.
Wang Xiang arrived shortly afterward.
When Xiao Qing inquired about the funeral rites for meritorious officials and about General Wang Ming's family situation, Wang Xiang had a better understanding of the situation.
His Majesty is benevolent; he wishes to bestow more glory upon his brother Wang Ming, thus benefiting future generations of the clan.
Wang Xiang knelt to express his gratitude to the emperor and recommended someone to Xiao Qing.
That was his prized student, Yu Zaiting, who is now the Minister of War.
Xiao Qing almost burst out laughing.
He's an old acquaintance.
The martial arts competition at the South Training Ground was organized by Yu Zaiting.
Later, she was unfortunately injured, but Yu Zaiting still carried out the task perfectly according to her wishes.
She has a strong liking for this person.
Wang Xiang took the opportunity to speak well of his student.
"Zai Ting is diligent and conscientious in his work, and well-versed in the law, but he is also a low-key person. He generally doesn't like to join in on banquets and parties among his colleagues, so his life has gradually become quieter. Your Majesty, in fact, I have always reminded Zai Ting that it's important to interact with colleagues. If he didn't dislike these things, with his talent, how could he have been relegated to the position of Minister of War..."
Oh dear, has the Minister treated him so poorly?
Xiao Qing looked at Wang Xiang with a very regretful expression and thought to herself that he was very good to his students.
Yu Zaiting arrived shortly afterward.
Just as Wang Xiang said, Yu Zaiting had clearly studied the laws of the Great Xiao Dynasty.
What's even more remarkable is that Xiao Qing didn't need to say it explicitly; he already understood the implied meaning from the song and revealed a lot of useful information.
"When our founding emperor established the nation, he exceptionally granted titles to several meritorious officials..." Yu Zaiting's words were insightful and relieved Xiao Qing of a lot of worry.
Xiao Qing's question was probably correct, so Yu Zaiting followed Wang Xiang out.
Taking the opportunity, Wang Xiang brought up what he had just said to Xiao Qing, and said earnestly, "Zai Ting, His Majesty is benevolent. Nowadays, the court officials are divided between the North and the South, and the relationships within the court are complex and complicated. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin. The reason I initially placed you in the Ministry of War was because the Ministry of War was in charge of military officers, which is relatively simple. However, you cannot stay in the Ministry of War forever. Taking advantage of His Majesty's appreciation, I will find a way to give you a promotion."
Yu Zaiting bowed respectfully and said, "I am deeply grateful for your consideration, sir. I think the Ministry of War is very good."
Wang Xiang smiled and said nothing more.
People strive for higher positions, just as water flows downhill. The Ministry of War may have a thousand advantages, but isn't there a better one?
Rather than letting others seize the land, he'd rather have his own people take over.
Yu Zaiting, however, thought of several past events.
Wang Xiang had more than one student, but his help in securing his current position as Minister of War can only be mentioned last.
When Yu Zaiting first joined the company, he was much more naive and inexperienced than he is now.
He was an upright man who disliked scheming, so although Wang Xiang initially seemed to have some intention of cultivating him, he did not flatter Wang Xiang as much as some other students did.
Therefore, Yu Zaiting's early enthusiasm has been worn away by time.
Later, Yu Zaiting realized a problem.
Ambitious thoughts can only be realized from the right perspective. Before that, there's nothing he can do.
At this point, Wang Xiang was already giving him the cold shoulder.
Having ability is nothing; what matters is making the people who can decide your fate and future feel that you are so capable that you are irreplaceable. Only then will your goals be half achieved.
It was from that time that Yu Zaiting began to seriously study his "mentor".
It can be said that Yu Zaiting got to where he is today largely by his own efforts.
Wang Xiang now boasts that he is his prized student. While he may genuinely care for him, isn't he also aware of Xiao Qing's attitude and his own need to cultivate his own faction?
Yu Zaiting remained clear-headed, and outwardly showed even greater respect to Wang Xiang.
However, Wang Xiang was right about one thing: His Majesty is indeed benevolent.
The spirits of military heroes have returned to Xiaoshui and their hometown; it is only natural to offer sacrifices to them.
Just follow the old precedent.
His Majesty, however, clearly had no intention of doing so.
Combined with His Majesty's previous actions, this conveys a very clear message—the status of the military generals of the Great Xiao Dynasty is about to be elevated.
Perhaps, it will be an unprecedented height.
With half the country destroyed, the ruler yearns for strength, and resorting to military force is an inevitable consequence.
The one in the Privy Council is not a kindred spirit; the Ministry of War has great potential.
He could see through Wang Xiang's deception, so how could his mentor not see it?
So at this point, they were implying they wanted to transfer him away from the Ministry of War...
hehe.
It would be great if Your Majesty were a little older.
On his way back to his residence, Yu Zaiting went through all these matters in his mind, intending to draft a memorial to present to His Majesty for review.
It is true that state-owned enterprises have established systems, but when people are poor, they think of change, and times change and circumstances shift.
Next, he needs to be more cautious and discreet, but also to win over the young emperor's heart more quickly.
Unbeknownst to Xiao Qing, someone was plotting to gradually approach her, along with other like-minded colleagues, to pave the way for her and the newly reborn Xiao dynasty, to abolish the corrupt and create a glorious future.
At this moment, Xiao Qing was only thinking about the present, cursing the Grand Tutor for being unreliable, and was completely indifferent to the future, revival, glory and so on of the empire.
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