After Xiao Shenyang was promoted to bodyguard, he had more opportunities to get close to Gan Long. With his cleverness and careful observation, he knew the temper, psychology, likes and dislikes of Emperor Qianlong like the back of his hand. He tried his best to satisfy Emperor Qianlong, and he was really accurate and deep in his mind. Because Xiao Shenyang was smart and capable, he won the favor of Emperor Qianlong, and since then his status has been rapidly improved. In the first month of the following year, he was promoted to Assistant Minister of Civil Affairs in March and Minister of Interior in April.