The "Annals of Emperor Gaozu" in Records of the Grand Historian recorded: Gaozu said, "As for devising strategies within the command tent and deciding victories a thousand miles away, I am no match for Zifang.
In securing the state, tending the people, supplying provisions, and keeping the grain routes open, I am no match for Xiao He.
In commanding an army of a million, winning every battle and taking every objective, I am no match for Han Xin.
These three are all heroes among men!"
Wei Nisheng and the other two bowed together and spoke as one.
Every gaze in the hall fell upon the Imperial Throne.
The Crown Prince had straightened, and even the wind outside the hall seemed to have diminished.
"In the Northwest, defense shall take priority, with military farmland providing for the troops.
Effective immediately, the garrisons of Ningxia and Yansui shall restore their military farmland. All proceeds from the tea-horse trade and salt licenses shall go toward frontier needs.
The Ministry of Revenue and Ministry of War shall promptly deliberate on regulations for this matter." Jiang Heng paused here, his gaze turning to Song Yue.
"Grand Secretary Song, the Ministry of War oversees military matters. Let it deliberate first."
Song Yue bowed from his place in the ranks without speaking.
"In Liaodong, the Prince of Yan shall serve as supreme commander. The Northern Four Garrisons and the Three Garrisons of Liaodong shall all obey his command.
The Ministry of Revenue shall provide provisions, pay, weapons, and equipment with every resource at its disposal. No delays shall be tolerated.
The Ministry of War and Ministry of Revenue shall handle this matter jointly." Jiang Heng then looked toward Kou Yuan.
Kou Yuan's face twitched, but at last he bowed and voiced his assent.
"The Capital Garrisons