Favorability, Rank Fruit?

Favorability, Rank Fruit? Starlight and moonlight flowed, the waves rose and fell soundlessly. As the ripples surged to their highest point, they reflected a swath of silver white.

The White Ape's eyes burned like blazing torches.

Pacifying Huai General! Subordinate Second Rank, rising in a single leap to Su Guishan's level! Naturally.

In terms of real power, it had none whatsoever.

As for benefits, perhaps the salary would be higher.

Adding everything together, it still fell far short of Su Guishan's position as Water River Governor.

As the Water River Governor, Su Guishan's true jurisdiction naturally extended far beyond the River Conservancy Office of Pingyang Prefecture. Pingyang was simply the most important, which was why he remained here year-round.

Liang Qu often saw documents concerning other prefectures and provinces laid out on Su Guishan's desk.

Yet one official appointment had not even finished being proclaimed!

The imperial envoy lowered his gaze.

"The general's merits are indeed illustrious. Yet regrettably, they have been lost from the former histories; he has not been registered with the sacrificial officials, nor has he received a title for so long.

"Now, owing to Your Majesty's wise discernment, a petition has been submitted in accordance with the people's wishes. The Jiang officials reviewed and reported it, whereupon the Ministry of Rites deliberated. The Ministry of Rites then consulted the Jiang officials again, verified the god's blessings, and reported them for Your Majesty's attention. A title is hereby bestowed: Marquis of Changyuan. In midsummer, the relevant authorities shall conduct sacrifices. He shall receive the offerings of the Jianghuai Great Marsh and the incense of the villagers along its shores.

"One bolt of ceremonial silk, three beasts, one zun vessel, three jue cups. The Chief Priest shall wear a python robe and rank insignia, perform the rite of