Xiao Tianyang closed the roster and asked, "Do those who were removed from office have any objections?"
Yue Shen said softly, "It is only human for them to have thoughts of their own."
"However, their appointments originally carried the prefix 'acting,' so His Majesty's decision is perfectly reasonable."
"And judging by the performance of those who have taken office recently, they have nothing to say."
Xiao Tianyang set down the roster and nodded. "In that case, let them slowly work things out."
"After all, if they cannot even manage their subordinates, they might fall apart when faced with something major."
He paused, then added, "Help me arrange a time. I want to meet with the people from the Six Ministries."
"Yes."
Yue Shen accepted the task, then handed him another memorial.
"The preparations before the sacrificial ceremony are complete. When does His Majesty intend to elevate the dynasty into an imperial dynasty?"
Xiao Tianyang casually flipped through it and asked, "What does the Ministry of Rites recommend?"
Yue Shen replied, "Ten days from now is an auspicious day. General Wang Jian will also be returning to the capital in triumph, so it is most fitting."
Xiao Tianyang accepted the fragrant tea Yan Lingji handed him and chuckled. "Two joyous occasions at once... Then let us proceed according to the Ministry of Rites' recommendation."
Yue Shen asked again, "Then who will preside over the sacrificial ceremony?"
Xiao Tianyang countered, "Would the Prime Minister not do?"
Yue Shen explained, "The Prime Minister is the head of all officials. At that time, he must lead the officials in paying respects to His Majesty beneath the altar."
Xiao Tianyang pondered for a moment before saying, "Then let Mister Zhang Liang preside over the sacrificial ceremony. There is not much difference anyway."
Yue Shen considered