Chapter 120: Granting Titles and Official Positions

After Han Xu returned to the royal city, the palace guards came to his house to inform him to enter the palace.

So, after he settled Yingying, he followed the guards into the palace. The reason why he was so happy was because he was worried about Han Luoling's situation.

At this moment, Han Xu was waiting outside the hall. Han Xu heard everything that Emperor Wu said before.

As for the punishment of the crown prince and the fifth prince, Han Xu expected it. The fifth prince was framed. Emperor Wu was not a fool, so he would not do anything to him. But what would happen to the crown prince in the end depended on how long Ning Shanzhi could hold on under the torture of the Xuanyi Guards.

What surprised Han Xu the most was Emperor Wu's treatment of Qin Ling. He actually dismissed this loyal and brave minister directly.

Although he knocked Han Luoling unconscious, under the circumstances at that time, even Han Xu could hardly feel resentment towards him. He did make the most correct decision.

If Qin Ling did not knock Han Luoling unconscious and let her rush into the beast tide regardless of everything, Han Xu really didn't know what would happen.

In addition, the Emperor Wu's evaluation of him just now was very far-fetched, and he just deliberately found a reason for him to accept the reward.

"I always feel that the Emperor Wu's favor for my sister is a little beyond common sense." Han Xu pondered as he walked into the hall.

"I am Han Xu, the common people, and I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"No need to be polite." The Emperor Wu looked at Han Xu and said, "Han Xu, I and the other ministers agree that you showed the demeanor that young people in my Dahan Dynasty should have in the spring hunt. You have made contributions and deserve rewards."

The ministers looked at each other and agreed that in the entire hall, Your Majesty and the Third Prince probably thought so later.

However, the ministers naturally would not refute the Emperor Wu at this time.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. How can this common people be embarrassed?" Han Xu spoke like a ruffian, but now that Ning Shanzhi was not there, no one scolded him.

Moreover, the Emperor Wu did not seem to care about Han Xu's attitude. He continued, "I have decided to confer you the title of Baron."

As soon as this was said, everyone was shocked.

Baron, although it is only the smallest title, it is still a title after all.

Generally speaking, only meritorious officials who have made great contributions can be granted titles. What virtue and ability does Han Xu have?

Even Han Xu himself finds it absurd.

But Emperor Wu continued to say, "As for this official position, let me think about it."

"You are a talented writer, and everyone knows that the Ministry of Rites should be more suitable for you."

The civil and military ministers were shocked again. After being granted a title, they were actually given an official position.

You know, the title is just a symbol of status and has no real power, but once an official position is granted, it means holding real power, and the first thing Emperor Wu said was the Ministry of Rites.

The six ministries in the court almost manage all the affairs of the Great Wu Dynasty. They are the center of the entire country and are not unimportant.

Such a merit that is not a merit, but directly enters the six ministries, won't he rise to the sky in the future?

Some ministers have already prepared to die for remonstrance. Although everyone is in different factions at ordinary times, they still know how to make a choice before it comes to the major issues of the country.

At this time, Han Xu said, "Your Majesty, I have an unwelcome request."

"You say."

"I will accept this title with gratitude, but I will give up this official position for now." Han Xu said, "Your Majesty, you don't know that I am a person who can't sit still. I am used to being free and easy, so I am afraid I am not suitable for being an official."

"That won't do. Talents like you are the future pillars of our Great Wu Dynasty. You can't just seek your own comfort."

"Your Majesty, can I let me choose for myself?"

"You say, but it can only be below the fifth rank."

Everyone was so shocked that they were numb. A group of ministers just stared at the Emperor Wu acting alone.

When did Han Xu become associated with words like talent and pillar?

If he can be called a talent, then what are the other geniuses in the royal city?

What's more hateful is that Han Xu actually accepted the Emperor Wu's evaluation with pleasure. He didn't look like he was rewarded at all, but more like the King Wu begging for him to be rewarded.

The two people seemed to be bargaining.

She chose it herself, and the Emperor Wu actually agreed.

Han Xu thought for a moment and said, "I want a position that allows me to enter and leave the palace freely."

"You kid, don't you just want to come to the palace more often to see your sister?"

"Your Majesty is wise."

"I agree, take it."

After that, the Emperor Wu threw out a token, and Han Xu caught it and saw the words Tiance written on it.

The Emperor Wu said, "From today on, you are the captain of the Tiance Army, forming your own team. With this token, you can enter and leave the palace freely."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Xu happily put away the Tiance Army captain token. With this token, he can enter the palace to see Han Luoling at any time.

In Han Xu's opinion, no reward is more appropriate than this token.

However, his view does not mean that others think so.

Other civil and military officials were full of criticism.

The Tiance Army is the emperor's close attendant. In addition to being absolutely loyal, they must also be strong.

The minimum standard for the Tiance Army selection is the fifth rank, but Han Xu, who entered the first rank at the age of 18, is a well-known martial arts waste.

Why did he enter the Tiance Army and was directly appointed as the captain.

After a series of shocks, everyone's tolerance has increased a lot, and the Emperor Wu finally made a relatively reliable decision.

That is, Han Xu was not allowed to lead the army. Although he was called the captain, he actually had no real power.

I think the Emperor Wu just wanted to give him the convenience of free entry and exit from the palace.

"That's all for today. All the ministers, go back and rest." Emperor Wu said, and then stood up.

"Your Majesty!"

"What else do you want?"

Han Xu asked, "I wonder if my sister has woken up?"

"You are still kind-hearted. Come with me to see." After Emperor Wu finished speaking, he asked Han Xu to follow him.

After the officials left the palace, they began to discuss.

What happened in the court today was no less than an earthquake.

Han Xu's title was just a small matter. The important thing was that the prince was confined to the East Palace and Ning Shanzhi was thoroughly investigated by the Xuanyi Guards.

I don't know how much impact this investigation will have.

Can the prince's position be kept?

Especially the people of the prince's faction, they were a little panicked.

As soon as Xing Kai left the palace, he left quickly regardless of everyone's retention.

He walked around a few times and made sure that no one was following him, so he went to the prime minister's residence.

Si Nan was already waiting in the mansion. He did not participate in the spring hunt, so he was not in the court before. However, he had his own methods. Before Xing Kai came, he already knew everything that happened in the court today.

"Si Xiang."

"Lord Xing, please don't be polite. Time is short. Let's get down to business." Si Nan said, "Ning Shanzhi knows too much and cannot be kept. Now the Xuanyiwei is in the Tianlao. Are you sure?"

"I'm not sure, so I can only sacrifice a few nails and do my best."

"It will be easy for the Xuanyiwei to follow the clues and expose you. We have lost Shanzhi and can't live without you anymore."

"Then what should we do according to Si Xiang's words?"

Si Nan thought for a while and said, "Arrange the Jianghu killer to do it. I will find the person, and you will be responsible for sending him to the Tianlao."

"Just do as Si Xiang said."

"Okay, then we will act separately." After the two said, they left.

Si Nan changed into a black turtle, and after changing his appearance, he came to a hidden hall of the Golden Sword Gate with ease.