However, the commanders of the Zhou army were generally from the fourth rank, and Wang Muzhi was from the fourth rank, but this was also a special case.
Seeing the surprise on Ye Mingsheng's face, Fang Jing immediately asked:
"Since you know about the establishment of the Zhenwu Army, have you also heard about Wang Muzhi's appointment as the commander?"
"Yes! Is this Wang Muzhi a close confidant of Lord Shofu? His release this time was arranged by Lord Shofu. When he jumped over the dragon gate, why did he suddenly become the Marquis of Guangshun... "..." Ye Mingsheng nodded, and said with some doubts and envy:
Compared with Wang Muzhi, who has become famous in the Forbidden Army over the years, he is not very familiar with Chen Dechang, the Marquis of Guangshun. He only knows that this is a veteran who has followed the Chief Assistant Shangguan Hongyuan for many years, and he can be regarded as a high-ranking officer. One of the people around Shangguan Hongyuan was stationed in Liaoyang when he was young and had a lot of dealings with the Luobei people. He didn't know the rest.
"It is said that Lord Chief Assistant's original plan was indeed to arrange for Wang Muzhi to serve as the commander. However, this decision met with strong opposition both within the Forbidden Army and from the old men in the Ministry of War!"
"After all, Wang Muzhi was just a commander of the fifth rank before. This time, he was transferred to the Zhenwu Army and promoted two levels to the fourth rank. It is already very good. Let him directly become the commander of the third rank. This is too much praise for him, how can he serve the people in the army?"
At this point, Fang Jing's tone also revealed some righteous indignation. There is no doubt that he himself is one of those who opposed Wang Muzhi's appointment as the third-rank commander.
Although Fang Jing is a good person, as an old man who has spent half his life to be a fourth-rank commander, he is the most difficult to accept those young people and young people who are rising up like a rocket. He was an equal.
What's more, this time Wang Muzhi is not only equal to him, but also two levels higher than him. When they meet, he will bow and call you "Sir". Therefore, he knows that Wang Muzhi is very capable and is also valued by the Chief Assistant Shangguan Hongyuan. , it would be a matter of time before he was promoted to the third level, but he still complained about it.
Being familiar with Fang Jing's character, he naturally guessed what Fang Jing was thinking, but he naturally didn't point it out. He just nodded and listened quietly to Fang Jing's narration.
After venting his emotions, Fang Jing cleared his throat and continued with some disdain:
"Although Wang Muzhi is capable and very loyal to the Chief Assistant, he is a bit arrogant because of his talent. He is too sharp and doesn't know how to restrain himself!"
"It is said that six months ago, the left minister of the Ministry of War, Mr. Chu Yuanshan, admired him very much and wanted to marry his legitimate daughter to him!"
"But Wang Muzhi doesn't know how to praise, and he refused to let Master Chu say that a bad wife should not be abandoned, and refused to let his wife give up her position as the head wife. Even the chief minister tried to persuade him, but he didn't listen!"
"Otherwise Mr. Chu would have made peace for him, Wang Muzhi might have soared into the sky this time. Mr. Chu has made an internal decision to succeed Xu Bingyang and become the next Minister of War... ·········”
"Hmph! Do you think everyone else is just like you, coveting official position?"
Fang Jing was about to say something when suddenly a cold female voice came from behind the screen in the main hall.
Hearing the appearance of this voice, Fang Jing was about to continue speaking, but his voice suddenly stopped, and his face was full of embarrassment.
Ye Mingsheng also knew who was coming at this time, so he quickly stood up, bowed to the screen and said, "Mingsheng has met aunt!"
After he finished speaking, the concubine of the Duke of Wei behind the screen, Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Tang, seemed not to have heard anything and did not reply. Ye Mingsheng, who had been bowing for more than ten seconds, smiled bitterly in his heart. He didn't know where he had offended him again. This living Buddha.
Just when Fang Jing couldn't stand it anymore and was about to speak out to help Ye Mingsheng, Tang's voice came from behind the screen.
"I didn't realize it, but you were very courageous to offend Xu Zhaojie so hard..."
Although Tang's voice was not loud, it made Ye Mingsheng and Fang Jing in the main hall look shocked. Fang Jing was surprised that Ye Mingsheng dared to offend his immediate boss, the commander of the Xuanwu Army. Xu Zhaojie and Ye Mingsheng were surprised at how Tang knew about this matter.
A few seconds later, Ye Mingsheng came back to his senses with a wry smile on his face. Since everyone already knew, he didn't hide it and said helplessly:
"Being in a dilemma, there is nothing we can do..."
Hearing what he said, Mrs. Tang behind the screen fell into silence again. After letting Ye Mingsheng wait for another ten seconds, she continued slowly:
"For the sake of those things you have paid tribute to over the years, I would like to give you a suggestion. It is a good idea for you to transfer to the Zhenwu Army and return to Liaoyang. The sooner you do this, the better. Don't delay for too long! "
Although Mr. Tang didn't say it directly, Ye Mingsheng immediately understood what she meant. An imperceptible cold light flashed in his eyes. Then, grateful, he cupped his hands towards the screen again and said in a deep voice.
"My aunt's kind words will be remembered by Ming Sheng! Thank you very much for your kindness!"
"It's just a suggestion, nothing important..."
Regarding Ye Mingsheng's thanks, Mrs. Tang didn't seem to care at all, and said calmly. After her words fell, footsteps were heard again from behind the screen, and she left directly.
After bowing to the screen again, Ye Mingsheng turned his head and said apologetically to Fang Jing, whose eyes were full of complex colors:
"Uncle Fang Shi, I'm sorry..."
Hearing this, Fang Jing waved his hand and said with a sigh: "So it's him you offended. With his big heart and methods, no wonder you Mingsheng had to leave and be transferred to the Zhenwu Army."
Having said this, Fang Jing seemed to have thought of something, and warned in a hushed voice:
"Although your aunt is the concubine of Duke Wei, she has a very close relationship with her eldest brother Tang Peng. You should know the relationship between Tang Peng and Xu Zhaojie... Since your aunt said so, then You are right to listen to your aunt!"
"I understand!" Ye Mingsheng nodded heavily.
"I'm not very familiar with the Ministry of War, but Li Guangbin, a doctor in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, knows me. His father is Li Kai, the right minister of the Ministry of War. It's okay for me to make an introduction for you, but for other things, you need to do it yourself, Mingsheng!" Looking at Ye Mingsheng, Fang Jingruo said meaningfully:
"Uncle Fang Shi made a recommendation for me. I can't thank you enough. I know the other things well!" Ye Mingsheng said:
