Because at his current pace, given some time, he will inevitably be promoted to the rank of Duke, presiding over the Court.
After painting a promising picture for Zhang Jian, Emperor Jingwu, in high spirits, eventually calmed down and then offered Zhang Jian some tangible benefits.
After Zhang Jian's departure, several decrees were consecutively drafted!
"Promote Zhang Jian, Junior Grand Secretary of the Chamberlain's Mansion and Grand Scholar of the Academy of Literature and Martial Arts, to Minister of the Imperial Treasury, while still holding the position of Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, retaining the title of Junior Third Grade!"
Beyond this, Emperor Jingwu made a grand gesture and issued two more decrees, bestowing Zhang Jian's mother and wife, two Madam Zhang Qi, with the decrees of Third-Grade Lady.
