In the 'Great Qian Empire', the civil and military branches were separate, and did not interfere with each other. In a sense, once one chose a career in the military or politics, they typically wouldn't involve themselves in the other path.
However, with a single phrase of "I shall heed all of His Majesty's commands," Li Ming received a distinctly different position.
"Hanlin Academy Compiler Li Ming, whose inventions have merited distinction and have greatly benefited the military, is rewarded ten thousand gold, one hundred thousand silver, three thousand pieces of silk brocade, ten beauties, and is granted permission to command three hundred ding, ennobled as a Military Strategist Duke!"
"Furthermore, his outstanding literary grace has crowned him the top scholar of the current Imperial Examination, thus he is ennobled as Junior Military Duke, leading five thousand cavalry."
