Inheritance Mark (First Update Big Chapter, including Helen3500 Meatball Alliance Leader +1)

Rong Tuidi sighed. He very much wanted to go along with Empress Tantai Zijun's wishes.

But he also knew that military ranks were not something that could be decided by just them and the Empress.

For example, Zoln David's Senior Colonel rank last time had been unable to pass the Senate for a long time. It had even been rejected without reaching a vote, leaving Zoln David's rank as nothing more than a "nominal rank" to this day.

Likewise, the revocation or demotion of a military rank had to be approved by a Senate vote before it could be finalized.

Clearly, he did not think they could get the Senate to go along with them regarding Xia Chujian's military rank.

Rong Tuidi said with a troubled expression, "Your Majesty, a demotion in rank would still require Senate approval through a vote..."

"Once the Senate refuses, there'll be another bloody uproar on the Star Net..."

Empress Tantai Zijun sneered. "What positions do you people hold? Are you going to be influenced by the internet too?"

Zhan Xixin, Chief of Staff of the General Information Department, said, "Your Majesty, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

"The internet is like that. No matter when, it is always a double-edged sword."

"We are not being influenced by the internet. We need to monitor online developments and cannot oppose ordinary citizens too excessively."

That was also the truth.

Empress Tantai Zijun took a deep breath and said, "Then forget it. There'll be no demotion."

"As for her military post, you can handle it yourselves."

"Also, this matter must be kept confidential. No one else can learn of it."

"Have Xia Chujian sign a Confidentiality Agreement as well."

"Don't publicize everything in the future. She's already a high-ranking officer, yet she