Weird things happen every year, especially this year.
When Fang Chongyong heard Xiao Jiong say that he had been awarded the honorary title of "Captain Guoyi", he already felt that the world was absurd.
Then when I heard that I was also appointed as the governor of Ganzhou, I suddenly felt bad.
He had already studied the official system of the Tang Dynasty in depth, but he couldn't understand it. Why were the civil service and military attache positions assigned to a ten-year-old child at the same time!
Is this something he should have at this age?
Fang Chongyong felt the deep malice from Brother Ji.
Let alone ten years old, even if they are eighty years old, people who have never held these two titles at the same time account for the vast majority of court officials. Only a very small number of officials who are capable in both civil and military affairs and are brave and adept at fighting can hold the positions of both civil and military officials.
The Tang Dynasty did not separate civil and military families, but there were still some objective rules and less strict doctrinal restrictions on the granting of civil and military positions. These regulations were promulgated during the Gaozong and Wuzhou periods. Not only were they not abolished during the Kaiyuan period, they were also strengthened to a certain extent with the promotion of the imperial examination system.
In fact, most of the officials who are now awarded both civil and military positions are figures like the Jieduzhi of Bianzhen.
For example, Fang Chongyong's father, Fang Youde, was the imperial censor (but regardless of the specific affairs) and the governor of Youzhou. He was also awarded the honorary title of Captain Guoyi.
Therefore, Fang Chongyong's qualifications are completely unqualified, let alone his age.
On the literary side, Fang Chongyong just wrote family letters to the Qiuba people in the Hexi Corridor. There are not many worthy political achievements to speak of.
On the military side, Fang Chongyong only participated in the defensive battle of Baiting Fort and fished the whole time. The Turks closest to him were in the lake a few miles away.
In this way, he was awarded the title of Captain Guo Yi by the imperial court and appointed as the governor of Ganzhou... Sure enough, in today's world, can a powerful father do whatever he wants?
Fang Chongyong is a little doubtful about life.
"The saint loves me so much and the court values me so much. How can I afford it at such a young age?"
Fang Chongyong quickly thanked Xiao Jiong and covered his face with his sleeves to show that he did not dare to accept the imperial appointment!
Human rights collapsed in the Tang Dynasty, and underage children were forced to serve as officials. This is really appalling!
It is so easy to get an official position, and you are bound to be better than others. What does this make those bureaucrats working at the grassroots level think?
Fang Chongyong was worried and didn't know what he had done wrong. I don’t know what my “colleagues” will think.
Are you envious that someone else has a good father?
Or are you jealous that he got a high position for nothing?
Anyway this thing sucks!
"My dear brother, let me tell you this.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there has indeed been no shortage of officials who consider themselves noble and do not accept appointments from saints.
They are generally not punished immediately after the incident. But...you are so smart, you should understand the truth, right? "
Xiao Jiong asked calmly.
Hearing this, Fang Chongyong understood instantly.
It is really difficult for a person to say "yes" when he is in the officialdom, because this requires the person to have the ability to deal with problems and the courage to face difficulties.
But equally, it is very difficult to stand up and say "no".
Because under normal circumstances, a legitimate edict needs to go through three procedures: drafting by the Zhongshu Province, drawing the edict by the emperor, and review by the subordinates. This includes the appointment of officials.
Without any of the items, it cannot be called an edict. If an edict with incomplete formalities is delegated, the Shangshu Province has the right to refuse execution.
In other words, if this appointment has gone through so many procedures, then if Fang Chongyong refuses, Li Longji will not be the only one who gets slapped in the face.
What if Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province disagreed, but the emperor forced the appointment?
Once Fang Chongyong refuses, he will severely offend Brother Ji!
The emperor, despite the objections of all his ministers, forcibly promoted you to an official position. What are the consequences of refusing the appointment? Do I need to say more?
Fang Chongyong did not dare to overestimate Li Longji's patience. If the other party really followed the rules, they wouldn't have to fight against the wind and pick up the ashes and stink thousands of miles away!
"I heard that this matter was highly criticized by both the government and the public. But the saint's opinion is very firm."
Xiao Jiong lowered his head and whispered in Fang Chongyong's ear.
Because of the cooperation with Shunqi Cynomorium Tea, he and Fang Chongyong had a close relationship. Saying so many words and giving so many hints was already the most benevolent thing.
"Understood."
Fang Chongyong sighed and said, already planning to lie down and not think about what would happen next.
Brother Ji's obsession is something he can't refuse.
The two of them chatted while heading to Hexi Jiedu Mansion. Fang Chongyong felt something in his heart and suddenly asked: "Why did the saint suddenly give someone a promotion?"
"I'm not sure about this, but I heard that your father is stationing troops at Qikou and plans to use troops against the Turks. The saint may not be able to give your father an official position, so I'll let the reward fall on you."
Xiao Jiong sighed helplessly.
Why doesn't he have such an awesome father?
hateful!
"Qikou..."
It was the first time Fang Chongyong heard this name.
"It's just north of the Hetao. The Tang Dynasty chose the place where we trade with the Turks and Tiele tribes."
Xiao Jiong was well versed in military affairs, so naturally he would not know anything about the vital points of the border towns of the Tang Dynasty.
"Isn't Hetao the defense zone of Shuofang Jiedushi?"
Fang Chongyong had a weird look on his face, he really couldn't figure out what kind of monster his father was doing!
"I don't know about the imperial military aircraft."
Xiao Jiong said casually.
Fang Chongyong understood. This was Brother Ji's "project incentive". Anyway, the official positions and titles in the imperial court were not like real money. If you gave it, you would give it away, and you could take it back later!
Anyway, a ten-year-old child can't play any tricks. Using such a generous and cost-effective method to win people's hearts and show favor is really a clear calculation.
Fang Chongyong couldn't help but sigh in his heart. His scumbag father was the governor of Youzhou. He could just have fun with the Khitan people next to him. What were he going to do with Shuofang? The rights and wrongs of Shuofang Defense Zone have nothing to do with Youzhou Jiedushi!
What on earth is going on in this man’s mind!
Fang Chongyong became extremely angry when he thought that all these horrible things were caused by his scumbag father!
The two came to Jiedu Mansion in Hexi. Xiao Jiong handed over the letter of appointment from the imperial court to Fang Chongyong and stated that he could form a staff team of more than ten people. The salaries of these people come from official fields run by the Ganzhou government, and their treatment is much worse than that of official officials.
After reading this letter of appointment again and again, Fang Chongyong couldn't help but sigh: In less than two years, his official status has actually caught up with Lao Zheng!
It’s so ridiculous!
The official position of governor has a long history.
During the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, the governor became the chief executive of the state, and his status was higher than that of the county governor.
During this period, there were roughly two situations in which governors were governors: one was a local military governor who concurrently held the title of governor, holding the title of general and taking over the local military and political power.
These people have two sets of officials, the government and the state, and have great real power. That is to say, the civilian staff accompanying the military post of "Grand Governor" have one set of teams and two sets of brands.
The other was a simple chief executive, without the title of general, and only had a set of subordinates. At that time, he was called a "bicycle governor".
During the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty, the situation became more complicated.
States are not only divided into levels, and each level is very different. Jiedushi will generally serve as the governor of the state where he is stationed. The governors of the states within his jurisdiction are all subordinates. These governors can only manage some administrative affairs, and their status and power Even lower than the previous bicycle governor.
For example, Xiao Jiong, the governor of Hexi Province, is now also the governor of Liangzhou. The former governor of Ganzhou, Su Zhilian, served as the Sima of Liangzhou. Not only was he not demoted, but he was promoted as an exception!
Because Liangzhou is a "prefecture", it is a super giant state. Ganzhou is just a Zhongzhou with a population of several thousand households and a total population of only tens of thousands.
Liangzhou Sima is part of the dual system of "Jiedu Prefecture" and "Prefecture Prefecture", while the Ganzhou Governor is the poor version of the "Bicycle Governor".
The military envoys of the Jiankang Army stationed in Ganzhou could also serve as the governor of Ganzhou, but the latter could not concurrently serve as the Jiankang military envoys. This alone is enough to tell a lot.
Brother Ji said that he wanted Fang Chongyong to "experience the sentiments of the people", which was not entirely nonsense.
But no matter what, Fang Chongyong is now the first underage governor of the Tang Dynasty to break the rules, unprecedented and probably unprecedented!
But in Fang Chongyong's view, this man was called a senior official, but he was actually a child laborer. How could he be called such a miserable person?
"The saint even wrote a personal letter to you."
A eunuch of short stature and with a high-pitched voice took out a bamboo tube from his sleeve and handed it to Fang Chongyong and said.
"Thank you saint for your grace!"
Fang Zhongyong took the bamboo tube with tears of gratitude on his face, but in his heart he scolded Brother Ji severely.
After the eunuch sent by the imperial court to "labor the army" left, Fang Chongyong breathed a sigh of relief in a daze, as if it was a lifetime ago.
He seemed to have done nothing, but he suddenly became the governor of Ganzhou. Although there are no close associates around him who can freely exercise power, his title alone is scary enough!
Fang Chongyong had just walked out of Hexi Jiedu Mansion, and as soon as he went out, he met Guo Ziyi, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"The imperial court wants to rebuild Zhangye Shouhuo, with a full force of 6,500 people. Thanks to Lang Jun, a certain person is going to Ganzhou to serve as a Shouhuo envoy. I heard that Lang Jun is appointed as the governor of Ganzhou, so I just go with him this time."
Guo Ziyi said with a smile, obviously waiting for the other party here on purpose, but she had to act like she had met by chance.
"Zhang Ye's guard is only five hundred men, isn't it? I heard there isn't a single horse."
Fang Chongyong said with a strange expression.
He had already figured out the distribution of the troops in the Hexi Corridor. Zhang Ye Shouchuo was responsible for defending Ganzhou City, with only 500 soldiers.
"The saint issued an autumn defense order and mobilized 6,000 united troops for training in Ganzhou in autumn and winter. The king's military envoy also specially allocated a thousand horses to a certain person."
Guo Ziyi came over and whispered.
Seeing that Fang Chongyong didn't believe it, he also emphasized: "Because Ganzhou has no bandits and bandits on all sides of Hexi, the imperial court plans to train troops here to prepare for emergencies.
The use of troops against the Tubo people is not a matter of one or two years. "
Guo Ziyi continued to emphasize.
Although he didn't mention it and there was no problem in his tone, Fang Chongyong could still feel his loss from some details.
It’s okay not to be rewarded for your merits, but to be promoted openly and secretly. Guo Ziyi's calmness is already amazing.
"I heard that General Guo performed extraordinary feats in the battle against the Turks. Why was he transferred elsewhere and left idle?"
Fang Chongyong was not polite to Guo Ziyi and directly pointed out the biggest flaw in what the other party said just now!
Guo Ziyi and Wang Zhongsi have a personal relationship. Not only do they have the same ancestral home, they are also from the same hometown. With his previous military exploits in cutting off the Turks' retreat, Guo Ziyi should be promoted and given the authority to manage more armies.
It is conceivable that if he had continued to stay in the Chishui Army, he would have easily established meritorious deeds when fighting against the Tibetans, and even stepped forward to serve as an actual military envoy after the war.
However, Guo Ziyi was promoted and demoted secretly!
When they went to Ganzhou to train some irregular united soldiers, only 500 of them were former frontier soldiers. One can imagine the combat effectiveness of this army!
What's more, there is no battle to fight in Ganzhou. To put it bluntly, it is to provide high-quality soldiers to the Hexi armies. When the Tang army faced off against the Tubo people, they would definitely suffer casualties.
In order to quickly replenish troops, it is also reasonable to transfer some soldiers from the rear area of Ganzhou.
This time, Guo Ziyi was typical of being cheated and had nothing to say.
"Hey, Guo has taken the credit from some people in the local Chishui Army this time. Those people can't stand Guo, so the envoy Wang can only transfer Guo out of the Chishui Army and serve elsewhere.
At any rate, having to manage 6,500 people this time is not considered a demotion. "
Guo Ziyi's tone was quite helpless.
He was seconded by Wang Zhongsi from Hedong Jiedushi. After the war, he would return to his original army. Of course, if you get promoted and make a fortune here in Hexi, you will naturally settle here.
During the Kaiyuan period, the service location of the Tang Dynasty's generals was not solidified. The generals were the Tang Dynasty's generals, not the private military generals under the command of any Jiedushi.
It is common for border generals to dispatch cross-defense zones, and it is not unusual at all. It is not uncommon to be boycotted after taking a job elsewhere.
In short, the senior officials of the Chishui Army just don't want Guo Ziyi to get involved. Squeezing them to Ganzhou to train united soldiers is a routine practice and nothing unusual. After all, Guo Ziyi's family background was scary, so it would be scary if he really climbed up.
This is essentially different from Cui Qianyou.
In the history of Fang Chongyong's previous life, during the Tianbao period, Bian generals were dispatched to other places and were squeezed out. This has almost become an unspoken rule for major military governors. Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi even broke out openly and boycotted each other.
It's just a sign of this happening now, it's not something serious.
Of course, for someone like Guo Ziyi who can squeeze out the Chishui Army Lieutenant General, the other party will definitely resist to some extent. But people like Fang Chongyong, who was enthusiastic about writing family letters to the frontier troops and even the frontier generals, were warmly welcomed and highly cooperated.
To a certain extent, Fang Yanei is much more popular than Guo Ziyi in Hexi!
"Then I'll ask General Guo to escort me to Ganzhou. I haven't been to Ganzhou yet and am not familiar with the place, so I feel quite uneasy."
Fang Chongyong bowed his hands to Guo Ziyi.
"It's easy to talk about. The husband is already in a high position before he reaches the throne. In the future, Guo will have to be looked after by the husband."
Guo Ziyi laughed and said very warmly, obviously she didn't mind getting closer to Fang Chongyong.
The ten-year-old governor, even if this person is a retarded person, it is enough for everyone to look up to him!
The rules of the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty often depend not only on the individual's ability, but also on the person's background.
Fang Chongyong's ridiculous official position has a serious meaning that no one dares to despise.
"The camp is outside Qingjiao Gate. I'm going to organize the army right now. Lang Jun had better go to the camp immediately and accompany the army."
After Guo Ziyi sent Fang Chongyong to Anaye's medical clinic, she said goodbye and left.
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Qikou during the Tang Dynasty disappeared from the historical records of Fang Chongyong's previous life due to various reasons.
In fact, this place is not the Qikou on the bank of the Yellow River in Luliang, Shanxi, but near the Baiyun Obo iron mine in Inner Mongolia. It is the mouth of a valley formed by two large mountains. There is a river nearby that can provide water. It is a good place to station troops and trade with each other.
Fang Youde has led five thousand elite Youzhou frontier troops and has been stationed here for more than a month.
Fang Youde actually knew where the Turkic tents were, not to mention the "pro-Tang faction" Tiele tribe like the Pugu tribe who served as the lead party.
But Fang Youde also knew that the Tang army had very few troops and was not enough to sweep across the grassland.
He had an idea in his mind. In order to relieve the border troubles in the north of the Tang Dynasty, he should change the balance of strength among the many tribes in the grassland according to his own ideas!
Uighur further to the west can make it slightly stronger, because Uighur has very important strategic significance in containing the Tibetans from using troops in the Western Regions. As long as Tubo is strong, Uighur will not fall out with Tang Dynasty.
But this section of grassland from the north of Youzhou to the north of Hetao should fragment these grassland forces.
Going to war, planning, fighting and killing are not everything in war. Tang Jun is waiting for the opportunity now!
In his letter to Li Longji, Fang Youde had already put forward his own idea, but he didn't know whether Brother Ji would agree.
At this moment, Zhang Xun led a eunuch in, suppressing the excitement in his heart and reported: "Commander, the angel is here, there is good news!"
"Congratulations to Commander Ji, the saint has promoted Commander Ji to a higher rank."
The eunuch lowered his eyebrows and said to Fang Youde, who was burly and wearing leather armor, and handed the yellow silk book in his hand to him.
After hastily reading the contents of the silk book, Fang Youde nodded expressionlessly, returned it to the eunuch and said:
"I understand, I will live up to the saint's trust."
Then he calmly waved his hand, signaling the eunuch whose name he didn't even want to ask to return to Chang'an quickly.
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