Chapter 1040: What Reward to Give

It seems he must devise a method to deter those in the capital who wish to do harm.

"Your servant obeys," Chen Tianmin knew he could not afford to make a mistake with this matter, otherwise his fate would certainly be dire.

Emperor Xuanming then turned to the Minister of Personnel, Qi Shang, "Great Minister Qi, what reward do you think should be given to Chu Heng?"

Qi Shang thoughtfully pondered, knowing beforehand that the Emperor would surely ask this of him.

Every time an official assumed office, the Emperor would consult him for arrangements, but whether the Emperor heeded his counsel was another matter entirely; if his motives were too self-serving, the very next day the Emperor could disclose the nature of their relationship in court.

Forcing him to make enemies.