Although Pearl City had many civil officials, after the cities farther south fell, it had effectively come under military administration.
A Hanlin Academician could oversee many different areas, but handling official documents was the worst assignment for Fang Yun.
If he could go into battle, he could earn military merit.
If he could defend the city, he would have sufficient command over troops.
If he could oversee weapons or provisions, there would be plenty of rich pickings, and the other armies would all have to dance to his tune.
If he could oversee battle plans, he would hold great authority.
If he could oversee the training of soldiers, he would raise his prestige in the army, which would benefit him enormously in the future.
Even overseeing horses and carriages would give him real power.
Only handling official documents was different. With documents and correspondence constantly passing through, it was indeed a sensitive post, but it carried no real authority. Mistakes were also easy to make, and he would frequently be held accountable.
The Deer Gate Marquis was now the highest-ranking commander here. Fang Yun could either refuse or accept his orders, but refusing would carry a greater price.
"Thank you for entrusting me with this important responsibility, Deer Gate Marquis. I will certainly give it my all," Fang Yun said.
"Very good. Enter the city!" The Deer Gate Marquis strode forward.
Fang Yun followed behind him and inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. He thought that being assigned to handle official documents was not actually the worst outcome. The worst would have been an immediate assignment to the vanguard camp. That would have meant the King of Chu wanted to dispose of him soon. This assignment showed that the King of Chu wanted to stabilize the situation in the south