 The remainder of 364 was spent delegating administrative duties and military commands.According to the 5th century historian Zosimus, who as a Pagan was inclined to revile the restorer of Christianity, all the ministers and officials appointed by Julian were summarily dismissed in disgrace; modern authorities have qualified the assertion.It is certain that some reshuffling of commands occurred along with the division of the provinces, but the changes were strictly based on merit.