The Civil Officials also knelt down and, together with the Generals, loudly proclaimed: "The Emperor is wise!"
Su Chengyu continued, "As long as one has the capability and can serve Xiyun, I do not care whether they are male or female." After a pause, he added, "From now on, the promotion system will also be the same; the capable shall rise, and the mediocre shall fall."
At this moment, Su Chengyu's advocacy for meritocracy was formally presented, soon to be declared to the whole world.
Su Haoyu sat there, looking at the son he had wholeheartedly nurtured, feeling extremely gratified. His Yi Er was right—this son of his would far surpass him as an Emperor.
That vision, that courage to lead the way for the world, he truly could not match.
The kneeling people bowed again, even Ye Zhi and others kneeled down, loudly proclaiming: "The Emperor is wise!"
Su Chengyu continued, "Immediately issue a royal decree to inform Xiyun that capable women can join the army and serve Xiyun."
