Chapter 36: Exhausted
Race to the
Throne
Chapter 36: Exhausted
There are 4 different ranks in the military of Tengyuan Kingdom or this whole Han continent (other kingdoms)
The smallest position is a soldier, then platoon chief who looks or commands the particular unit of armies such as foot soldiers or cavalry unit,
Then comes the captain of the army, he is the head of a small-sized army which has all 4 different units (foot soldiers, cavalry, marine/river soldiers, and archers)
After Captain comes Colonel, the post given to Hao Jiazhi
There are 2 more ranks above it but let's leave them for some other day and now talk about Hao Jiazhi's position in the army
The colonel has a very special role in this world's military as this post allows you to create a small unit which specializes in a particular task
A colonel is a person who administrates everything in the army and provides assistance to the upper officers, but his main power is his own unit which can be controlled or commanded by him only
The colonel may seem quite powerful but let me tell you in advance, the size of his personal unit he can control is very small (around 50 at most)
There is no way that Hao Jiazhi could get such a big position without any military merits but his mother, Song Xia, has a good amount of connection with 2 excellences working with and under Grand Combatant
Thus, she was able to influence the decision of Grand Combatant as he wanted Hao Jiazhi to become a platoon chief and gain as much as experience possible, something Song Xia didn't like it
Her action cost around 10million ban liang, 5million each excellency, something her other "Song" relatives didn't like it and she had a call from the head family
Song family is governed by 4elders and they were really angry by her action as she is showing too much love for her son which could make their profit low
But, Song Xia owns more than 60% of the family business
Thus, they can only get angry and present some words, and that's it. They can't do anything but still, they can irritate her
Song Xia heard everyone's call and then presented her points
She said "4 elders, it may seem foolish to you all but to me, it is an investment for the great future"
4 elders didn't understand and asked her to explain her words
Song Xia smiled and said "My Son has way much more skills than his brothers or sister. He had a big future if he chooses a scholar's path but he didn't, do you know why?"
4 elders gave a curious expression and asked "Why?"
"Because only Military path can give him a step ahead against his brothers
You all know that military skills are much more important than any other skill if it comes to becoming emperor, right?"
*4 elders nodded*
But as we all know, those 2 of his brother couldn't get into the military as they didn't have any skill in them. They are good but that's it, they are only 'GOOD'
Whereas my son is best among all, if he is able to get a higher position in the military with various merits, then for sure it will be us all that will profit the most" Song Xiang said to 4 elders
The 4 elder didn't understand how Hao Jiazhi's success could help them and asked her to explain
Song Xia gave a sad expression and said "this is the reason why I am the one who leads this family"
She explained "we have to give a big amount of money when it comes to sending our items/products here and there, but if my son gets a higher position in the military
Then he could easily command all the guards around the kingdom and make sure that the items that are traveling here and there are safe and secure, that too at a very low cost
This would result in our profit"
All 4 elders gave a satisfactory smile as it is a good deal, but then an elder said "But it will take a long time as we don't get into many fights with our neighboring kingdoms. So it will be a long time till he gets the position where he could help our family"
One more time Song Xia gave a sarcastic look and asked "Did our family become Song Family, what it is today, in a day?"
No one said anything
"It will take time, but when it is done… The one who will live in luxury is us only… So, just is patient" Song Xia said to the 4 elders and the left the place
Present time in Province Kuwon-
"So, when will you be joining your post?" Hao Tai asked as she ate her food
Right now its night time and Hao Jiazhi is taking his rest in his sister's house
"Tomorrow, I'll join my duty from tomorrow" Hao Jiazhi said ate his food
From the side, a female soldier came and greeted both of them
"Did you call me princess?" The female soldier, Bai Hong asked
Hao Tai nodded and said "From tomorrow, my brother will be joining our province army as a colonel. So I want you to assist him with his needs. Also, stay here for tonight as you can leave with my brother tomorrow"
Hearing this, Bai Hong became shocked and looked at Hao Jiazhi
"Colonel?" She asked HaoJiazhi
Hao Jiazhi smiled and then took and paper and also token from his pocket, a letter that shows he is a colonel now and the token that proves his position in the army
Bai Hong, platoon chief of archer unit, looked at the toked and then gave it back
"Sorry for my rudeness, colonel Hao Jiazhi" Bai Hong said as he bowed her head
"It's ok" Hao Jiazhi said to her and then asked her about her rank and the units they have in the army
And to his surprise, Hao Jiazhi comes to know that the army of this state or province is a pure shit
'I guess the army needs a good amount of work' Hao Jiazhi said as he makes an exhausting expression
. . .
To be continued-