Counselor to the Empire

Counselor to the Empire was a created by the  of the  that was held by high-ranking members of the. This title's associated position in the Imperial hierarchy, though possessed of little tangible political or military power of its own, was considered a prestigious appointment for high-ranking s, as its holders enjoyed regular access to the Emperor and the members of the and were empowered to speak freely without inhibition or fear of censorship.