Qian Renxue's proposal was ultimately approved.
It was not only Xiao Tianyang's agreement that mattered; the tacit consent of the court officials was the key.
After all, the issues considered beforehand had not been particularly profound.
Once the thin veil on the surface was lifted, the clever people at court could grasp the deeper meaning behind it.
Although the proposal itself always gave people the feeling of raising a tiger only to invite disaster.
Among the many possible solutions, however, Qian Renxue's proposal was clearly the best choice.
Moreover, the plan itself came with numerous restrictions to restrain the other side. No matter how dangerous it was, the envisioned outcome would not come to pass.
Now that they had found a breakthrough, Xiao Tianyang's efficiency naturally left no room for delay.
The Imperial Palace, Imperial Study.
"We do not have much time left for development to begin with. There is no need to waste it on trivial matters."
Xiao Tianyang said to the person before him, "There are not many candidates who meet the requirements in that batch."
"If we pick and choose among them, it would seem far too heartless."
"Just draft the details according to the previous list and skip those unnecessary procedures."
Xiao He answered quietly, "As you command."
Xiao Tianyang could trust Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, but he had not had much contact with their descendants.
On the surface, he could ruthlessly disregard Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
After all, his relationship with them was merely for appearances. There was no need to take it too seriously.
Yet those behind them would not see Xiao Tianyang the same way.
Therefore, the outward formalities had to be handled properly.
At the very least, those participating in the plan had to be given a respectable explanation.
Otherwise,