"Second-class Earl, Seven-Turned Rank."
"Incredible..."
"Lord Pei, why would the promotion to Zenith result in a rank of Second-class Earl?"
The morning court session adjourned.
Officials gathered in small groups, discussing various matters.
Today, there were no major or pressing issues, as any that existed had been dealt with a few days prior, with the procedures laid out. The only significant event was the reward for Liang Qu.
Many felt the reward was "high."
He was not an official.
As Huai Water Lieutenant, a Secondary Fourth Rank, his achievement of the Zenith realm was more than sufficient, even undervalued. Liang Qu's rise was not only rapid, showcasing national prestige, but also deservedly earned through merit. However, considering the status of the Fishing Tax Office in Pingyang Prefecture, Secondary Fourth Rank was the highest level. Any higher would necessitate transfer from Pingyang, else who would listen to whom?
