Before the title of title, ministers in various courts began to come to the palace to give advice, asking for help, asking for Shang Rui one after another, shaking their lips and swaying.

Ministers are lobbying variously for their own court forces and factions, or suppressing political enemies.

Obviously, no one will pay attention to Xiao Yuan. Everyone is also the official position he wants to be appointed, General Duwuwei.

Emperor Shang Rui was originally a person who was undecided and quickly made changes to the edict while swaying from side to side.

This change was not just once, but many times, and it was not completely finalized the night before the ceremony.

On this day, the empire's morning court, all officials entered the palace, and armed leaders from all over the country who quelled the rebellion also entered the palace.

People are waiting for this award.

When Shang Rui walked to the dragon throne, everyone knelt on the ground and shouted: "I will meet your Majesty, long live my emperor--"

"The Lords are calm."

"Thank you, your Majesty—"

People stood up and stood left and right. At this time, Shang Rui also said straight to the point: "Preach the edict."

"No." A servant responded, bent down and respectfully took the golden silk, then faced everyone in the hall, spread it out, and recited loudly:

"The rebel Wu Yuan, who went against the heavens, will cause trouble to the world! All the people raised troops to suppress and killed the rebels. After several months, they finally quelled the war. Now, the rebels have been destroyed. All the officials have made great contributions to the country. I should also reward them according to their merits..."

After reading this, the attendant paused for a moment and then said:

"Ren, Zhong Bai is the general of Zhenwu, with a salary of 2,000 stones, silver seal and green ribbon..."

"I, thank you for your kindness!" Zhong Bai hurriedly stepped out and said on his knees.

He was the first to be awarded the title, and the second-rank general of Zhenwu was not a miscellaneous title. With his merits and family background, he deserved it. No matter how much the ministers clamored, they would not be able to touch his head.

"Rely, Yu Anmin is the Marquis of Anyang..."

"I, thank you for your kindness--" Yu Anmin was very excited. This time, he really took a big advantage and was actually named a marquis.

"Ren, Li Xiaowei is the General of the Right Guard..."

"Ren, Fang Tong is the general of the defeated captive..."

"Ren, You Jian is the general of Duwuwei..."

The attendant pronounced a name and knelt on the ground. In just a short moment, there were already a large number of people kneeling in the hall.

When he thought about General Duwu Guard, Zhong Bai knelt down and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Xiao Yuan.

Because with his ability, he had learned some news before, but now his official position has changed.

The attendants above continued to recite, and the people in the hall were also kneeling one by one. Soon, it was finally Xiao Yuan's turn.

"Ren, Xiao Yuan is the prefect of Qinzhou..."

What!? Hearing this, Zhong Bai suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of incredibleness, and more, he felt that he was not worth it for Xiao Yuan!

At that time, there was no governor or the prefect, strictly speaking, it was more like a governor. It was relatively more used in special places, just like Qinzhou.

This official is the highest administrative officer of a state and has several counties under its jurisdiction. If divided by administrative regions, it is more equivalent to a province today, but it is smaller than the province.

But no one knows where Qinzhou is. This is the border of the empire, a bitter and cold place, and it is like what is poor. As long as you get there, you will never be able to rise again in your life.

No official has ever wanted to go.

In the empire at that time, being brought to Qinzhou was equivalent to being demoted in disguise.

Zhong Bai felt wronged for Xiao Yuan, while Yu Anmin's mouth raised, smiling sinisterly and happy.

But Xiao Yuan, the person involved, did not change his expression and responded in a righteous voice: "I, thank you for your kindness!"

At this time, the attendant also finished reading the edict and respectfully returned the golden silk brocade to Shang Rui.

"Okay." The latter waved his hand: "Everyone should be calm."

"Thank you Your Majesty—" People shouted one after another, and were very satisfied with the official positions they were granted. Only Zhong Bai said anxiously: "Your Majesty!"

"Well? What else does Zhong Qing have to do?" Shang Rui raised his eyebrows in confusion.

Zhong Bai said: "Your Majesty is rewarded for his merits. All those who have quelled the chaos in all places have received grace. However, Xiao Yuan's outstanding military achievements not only broke Yuecheng in the previous battle of the ghost clan, guarded Liucheng, but also rescued the Holy Lord, planned to set the capital, captured the thief's head alive, and cleared the rebellion. How could Your Majesty demoted him to the prefect of Qinzhou in all these things?"

"Hey?" Shang Rui waved his hand and said, "How can the prefect of Qinzhou, the important position of prefectures and counties be demoted? This is why I was awarded this position because of Xiao Yuan's merit. Is Zhong Qing questioning me?"

When he said this, Zhong Bai could only say quickly: "This, I don't dare."

"Is there anything else that Zhong Qing has to do?"

"But……"

Zhong Bai still wanted to fight for Xiao Yuan, but at this time, Prime Minister Dong Hua stood up and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think that although Qinzhou is bitter and cold, Xiao Yuan is the best choice for the prefect here."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhong Bai and asked with a smile: "Does General Zhong think Xiao Yuan is not competent for the prefect of Qinzhou?"

"This!" Before Zhong Bai could speak, Lu Bolin stood up again and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister's words are reasonable. Since Xiao Yuan is so good at fighting and staying in the capital, he is really talented. Qinzhou has been repeatedly invaded by the Western Rong, so he will go to serve as the prefect, and he should be the one who has the talent to do so."

"It's OK." Shang Rui nodded and said, "Registering Xiao Yuan as the prefect of Qinzhou is also my well-thought-out decision, so Zhong Qing doesn't need to say much."

After saying that, he also looked at Xiao Yuan: "Xiao Yuan, are you willing?"

"Of course." Xiao Yuan said without hesitation: "Your Majesty's emperor's kindness is great. After I take office, I must be diligent, govern Qinzhou well, retreat to the Western Rong, and defend our country."

As he said that, he said again: "But, can the old subordinates of my ministers go to Qinzhou together?"

Now, after Xiao Yuan quelled the rebellion, his troops were only about 2,000, and two thousand men left. What could he do? Shang Rui agreed without even thinking about it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xiao Yuan hurriedly thanked him.

At this time, the title of title ended, and Shang Rui had no intention of going to court again, because the beauties in the harem were still waiting for him.

He couldn't wait to say, "You all have something to do, so you can retreat to the court if you have nothing to do. I'm a little tired..."

"I respectfully send you to Your Majesty—"

After Shang Rui left the Chaogong Hall, people also began to come out in groups of three or three, and many of them were smiling, obviously very satisfied with the title of the title.

On the side of Prime Minister Dong Hua, Yu Anmin followed him happily and said with a shy smile: "My mentor's actions are indeed extraordinary. Xiao Yuan is appointed as the prefect of Qinzhou, and his career is over."

"Oh?" Dong Hua waved his hand and said calmly: "Xiao Yuan is a civilian. Even if I don't advise, I guess he will not fall on him. In addition, Lu Bolin's performance today surprised me. Isn't Xiao Yuan his person..."

On Lu Bolin's side, there were officials who flattered him and came forward and said with a sneer:

"Ship Lu entered the palace yesterday to ask for His Majesty. It seems that it has played a role. Now Xiao Yuan has been demoted to Qinzhou and is determined to die!"
Chapter completed!