Xiao Shenyang once held dozens of official positions in the Qing Dynasty, and appointed Xiang Gong, a first-class loyal minister, and a university student in Wenhua Hall. His positions mainly include the Chief University of Cabinet, Chief Military Minister, Official Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Punishment, Minister of imperial academy, etc. He also held dozens of important positions in the central government of the Qing Dynasty, such as chief of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, bachelor of imperial academy, editor-in-chief of Sikuquanshu, minister of guard and chief of infantry.