In fact, there were not many people in the Tang Dynasty who could obtain civil and military official titles at the same time. Only old heroes like Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing did.
After obtaining the Wu Sanguan, you will have the ability to mobilize military power!
According to the official hierarchy, a third-grade military official will be able to mobilize 5,000 to 50,000 people. The specific number will be determined based on their military exploits and the emperor's instructions.
After Muchuan was awarded the title of "Champion General", an old eunuch handed over the "jade talisman" representing military power.
"You can keep this soldier talisman. This soldier talisman can mobilize the tens of thousands of troops of the "Shanghe City Defense Army"."
Li Shimin said this.
Muchuan accepted the military talisman under a fierce and envious gaze, but this made him particularly distressed.
In fact, people like Muchuan who hold official power in Shangshu Province now also hold military power. Their power can be said to be unprecedentedly high. Even compared with the veterans of the Twenty-Four Heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, they are not inferior at all.
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But you must know that with great ability comes greater responsibility. Doesn’t Muchuan have to do a lot more when he wears multiple hats?
This made him unhappy. After all, he had always been idle, but now that he was used to being the boss, he naturally didn't want to take over the trivial matters in the army.
"Your Majesty, I think it's better to forget it. The position of 'champion general' is really not suitable for a humble minister."
Muchuan refused and bowed to hand back the jade talisman.
This shocked the people around them. Is it so easy to get this third-grade "Champion General"?
Just declined it!
Li Shimin was also deeply puzzled and asked doubtfully: "Mu Aiqing, can you tell me why you refuse?"
"Wei ministers are already busy handling the official affairs of the household department, but they don't have so much energy to control the affairs of the first army."
When Muchuan said this, Ouyang Bufan was the first to complain.
Does Muchuan handle official business of the Ministry of Household Affairs on weekdays?
No more. Muchuan spent most of the weekdays resting in the mansion, eating and drinking very freely.
The household affairs are basically handled by Ouyang Bufan and Mo Zhu.
Of course, Ouyang Bufan only dared to complain in his heart, but did not dare to say it out loud.
As for Li Shimin, he naturally didn't know. The Household Department was running well and the whole country was prosperous and peaceful, so Li Shimin naturally believed that Muchuan had indeed devoted a lot of energy to the Household Department.
"Very good. I admire Mu Aiqing's wholeheartedness in doing things. But don't worry, Mu Aiqing. You don't need to worry about military affairs."
As the prime minister, Wei Zheng stood up and explained. The so-called "Shanghe City Defense Army" is mainly stationed in the border river area of Chang'an City. In addition to maintaining the safety of the passing river trade routes, there are not many chores on weekdays, that is, training matters.
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Moreover, there are two "General Dingyuan" of the fourth rank in the "Shanghe City Defense Army". Both of them are capable, courageous and brave men. They can leave military affairs to them and they will be in good order.
In other words, even if Muchuan becomes the "Champion General", it will not affect his handling of household affairs, and with an extra official position, he will also get an extra salary! This is a fat job, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it at a glance
It seems that the emperor deliberately took advantage of Muchuan!
After Muchuan understood this, he naturally would not refuse. He quickly bowed and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord, for your kindness. Long live your Majesty!"
Early the next morning, the sun rose in the east, bright and bright.
The courtyard of Shangshu's residence was surrounded by trees and flowers. A beautiful figure was walking slowly on the stone path.
This person is petite and exquisite, with a delicate face. She is wearing a light green jasper skirt and a white gauze tied around her face. She is Xin'er.
The maid He Hua is slowly following behind. She will walk here with the young lady in the early morning on weekdays.
It's just that Xin'er's walking route seems to be a little different today. She walked from the west wing to the east wing.
Standing in the corridor of the east wing, Xin'er paused for a while, and then left again. She seemed to be confused.
Others looked at Xin'er and naturally didn't understand what was wrong with her, but as a maid who had served her for many years, Hehua knew what the young lady was doing.
Miss Muchuan is missing you!
A few days ago, Xin'er wanted to invite Muchuan to attend Mr. Liu's birthday banquet in the name of Muchuan.
Muchuan refused, saying that it would damage Xin'er's reputation.
As a result, this rejection hurt Xin'er's heart. She thought that the two of them were already in love, but it turned out to be wishful thinking on her part.
The heart is like glass, broken into pieces. Because of this, Xin'er was both sad and angry, so she ignored Muchuan for two days.
Two days have passed, and the anger in her heart has completely disappeared, but the sadness lingering in Xin'er has not gone away for a long time.
In addition to Muchuan hurting her with his words, it was also because he didn't look for her in the past few days.
Why didn't this make Xin'er think wildly? He didn't come for two days. Could it be that he didn't care about her at all?
Now walking from the east wing to the pavilion in the yard, Hehua finally spoke: "Miss, do you miss Lord Muchuan?
How about you look for him again?
You can't wait forever for him to take the initiative to find you."
"Hmph... I'm not looking for him anymore, dead man Muchuan, idiot Muchuan! I hate him so much!"
"Miss, how can you say such childish things?
I think Master Muchuan doesn't look for you not because he ignores you, but because he really can't spare the time to look for you."
"How can it be!"
Xin'er raised her nose and said angrily, "I know...if a man really likes a woman, he will take time out no matter how busy he is. But he actually didn't come to look for me for a long time. I think he never cared.
Pass me."
"Oh, miss, you just think too much. You will easily miss your own happiness."
Afterwards, He Hua told what had happened in Muchuan in recent days, saying that in addition to being busy with household matters, Muchuan also had to help the court deal with the people of Goguryeo, so he really couldn't do his job at the same time.
"So Miss, you should be more considerate of him. Besides, I heard from other guards that Lord Muchuan seemed to have been awarded the title of "Champion General" yesterday."
However, even though He Hua said this, Xin'er was still angry. No matter how busy he was, wouldn't he have time to say a word to her?
Xin'er had secretly made up her mind to ignore him for the next month. If he didn't come looking for her, she would have no contact with him for the rest of her life.
At this moment, Hehua suddenly pulled Xin'er's sleeves and said softly: "Miss, miss..."
"What's wrong? Hehua, why are you so nervous?"
"Master Muchuan is here, right behind you! He is coming over!"
