Emperor Tianwu weighed the pros and cons for a long time before finally making up his mind. Glancing at the kneeling ministers, he said, "All my dear ministers, you may rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," the ministers replied in unison.
The older ministers and those with poor health almost fell to the ground when they stood up. Their knees ached, and they felt dizzy. It took them a while to regain their footing and stand properly in line.
After they finally settled down, Emperor Tianwu said, "Minister Ye's suggestion is good."
"Over the years, General Lu has commanded the White Tiger Army to defend our borders and repelled the barbarians from invading our homeland. Added to his achievements in handling disasters and preventing plagues, it is only fitting to grant him a title."
Now that the Emperor's mood had improved, the ministers heaved sighs of relief.
Emperor Tianwu waved his hand and said, "Draft my edict!"
Following his words, everyone lowered their heads in unison.
