"Hmm, the intelligence from a few days ago says Ma Mengqi has taken the position of King of Qiang, and because of his achievements in pacifying the Qiang, he was promoted to Second Rank and ennobled as a Marquis," said Jia Xu with a certain satisfaction, seemingly talking to himself, but in this context, it was clear whom he was addressing.
"Second Rank? I remember all the Second Rank positions had already been filled. Who vacated?" Fa Zheng asked curiously, showing no hint of apprehension. Perhaps he believed that even if Ma Chao reached this level, he posed no threat to him, as Ma Chao only had two paths to follow in the future!
"The position was specially granted by His Majesty. Previously nonexistent, it was given this time specifically in recognition of his accomplishments," Jia Xu explained, looking at Fa Zheng, hoping to pique his interest, but Fa Zheng simply stared back at him.
