Chapter 66

"Ch... Chancellor, what is your intention?"

Ma Rizan stood out and questioned Dong Zhuo.

But his tone did not sound very firm; instead, it was filled with fear.

For the Han court officials, Dong Zhuo had already instilled a fear that went deep into their bones.

Old foxes like Wang Yun, who could disguise themselves to the extreme, were few and far between.

As for the rest, even old Han officials like Ma Rizan, Yang Biao, and Shi Sunrui felt more fear than hatred toward Dong Zhuo on a daily basis.

"Grand Master of Ceremonies, the Chancellor is merely rewarding the soldiers for their merits; what other ill intentions could he possibly have?"

Dong Zhuo did not speak; the person who spoke for him was Li Ru.

Hearing Li Ru's words, Ma Rizan's face showed terror.

He wanted to say something, but it ultimately turned into a helpless sigh.

"Your Majesty, soldiers who have rendered service to the state should be rewarded, right?"

Dong Zhuo stared directly at Liu Xie, who was sitting on the dragon throne.

The latter was already in a daze, and no matter what Dong Zhuo said, his brain could not process it at the moment.

Under the winking and gesturing of the Han court officials, Liu Xie finally came to his senses and hurriedly replied:

"The Chancellor is absolutely right."

"The soldiers have rendered service to the state and should be heavily rewarded."

Hearing this, the trusted aides standing behind Dong Zhuo all held their heads high and chests out.

When Dong Zhuo first entered the capital, he had not given his group of trusted aides rocket-like promotions.

This resulted in Li Ru being the only high-ranking court official among Dong Zhuo's army.

As for the rest, not a single one was a Three Excellencies, Nine Ministers, or a General with a prestigious title.

But now it was different.

Dong Zhuo represented the orthodox Han court and had defeated the Guandong Coalition, which represented the rebel forces.

With such great merit, what was wrong with promoting the soldiers?

However, as the saying goes.

For someone to rise, someone else must fall.

For the Han court officials.

The promotion of Dong Zhuo's trusted aides.

Meant that they, the old Han officials, faced the possibility of being ousted at any time.

In an instant.

Everyone felt a sense of impending doom.

However.