The chaos in the Capital City implicated the princes, the Six Fan School, and the Imperial Guard.
It could be said that nearly everyone involved in this matter was trembling in silence.
Only Qin Suguan had performed brilliantly, openly rendering numerous meritorious services. It was practically certain that he had to be rewarded.
In other words, if Qin Suguan was not rewarded after rendering such merits, where would the court's authority be?
Staring at Qin Suguan, Zhao Guang said solemnly, "I have always rewarded merit and punished wrongdoing!
"The Six Fan School and the Imperial Guard have neglected their duties. All those in charge shall have their salaries docked for ten years and receive ten strikes of the Spirit-Splitting Whip!
"Qin Suguan saved the people of Changning Ward and saw through the truth behind the three princes' rebellion. He is rewarded with ten days of cultivation in the Dragon Abyss Martial Realm and bestowed the title of God of Constables. He shall have the authority to investigate any forbidden or unlawful acts within the Great Xia Court. He is granted the rank of second grade, with a status above the Four Great Constables!"
At those words, three of the Four Great Constables and Yu Tiannan, the general defending North City, immediately changed expressions.
Having their salaries docked for ten years was a minor matter. They did not live off their salaries in the first place.
But the Spirit-Splitting Whip struck the Primordial Spirit. Though it would not kill them, the pain was unbearable, and it would take several months to recover. Moreover, Qin Suguan's official position made Xie Yunting and the other three Great Constables deeply uncomfortable.
Within the Six Fan School, only the chief constable held the first rank. Xie Yunting and the others were all vice second rank.