"The Emperor's side said that this time the headmaster protected the property of the Sun Moon Empire from the Clear Sky Clan, rendering a great service to the Sun Moon Empire. Therefore, a certain reward has been issued to the headmaster. Oh, by the way, Master, the eunuch who delivered the message said there is also something for you. Someone from the royal family will officially deliver it later."
No punishment, but a reward instead? Was it because of himself, or because...
In an instant, Xiao Qiang thought about how the old emperor in the original novel differed in physical condition from the current old emperor. In the original novel, the old emperor was already on his last legs when the Mingdetang of the Sun Moon Empire was attacked. At that time, demoting some truly capable officials and then restoring them to their posts with a justifiable excuse after the Crown Prince ascended the throne would ensure that the new emperor's benevolence helped him secure the throne more quickly. The strategist Tiance in his past life had done exactly this before his death.
Chapter 119