Everyone present looked at each other. It was common knowledge that Song Changsheng was in seclusion, and during this period, no one besides Song Qingxi could contact him. Thus, no one could verify her words, and for a moment, they all hesitated.
Seeing that no one spoke for a long time, Song Luzhou, the eldest person present, stood up and said, "Since this is a joint decision by the Patriarch and the Deputy Clan Head, there is nothing more to say. Identifying omissions and filling gaps is precisely our duty.
Judging by the proportions, it is indeed somewhat excessive. If we do not make changes now, then a hundred years from now, this problem will be left for our descendants to solve. By then, would the difficulty not be more than ten times greater?
Besides, the Deputy Clan Head has not taken a one-size-fits-all approach. Those willing to embark upon the immortal path will still be given opportunities by the family.
Whether they join other factions, establish their own foundations, or even become Loose Cultivators, their starting point will still be higher than that of others.
But reform was reform.
The family's current shortage of manpower was also a fact. Both Jiang Province and the East Sea needed large numbers of people to fill their vacancies, with a shortfall of several thousand. Though these gaps had been filled through hiring, hired hands could never compare to our own people. They could only relieve the immediate crisis.
This old man believed we could slow the pace somewhat. Among those with Mixed Spiritual Roots, those with good comprehension or temperament could also be given an opportunity.
Perhaps not even one out of a hundred would be able to break through to Foundation Establishment, but they would absolutely be the most solid cornerstone