took one step further by giving him the higher rank of Assistant Director. Ji Shao wanted to turn down the appointment, but after a personal visit from Shan Tao, he finally agreed.

Ji Shao was eventually promoted to Administrator of Ruyin Commandery. He was then transferred to the Interior Minister of Yuzhang Commandery, but as his mother had died around the time, he declined the position. After concluding his mourning period, he returned to the government as Inspector of Xu province, where he met