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Chapter 181

Imperial Palace of Jing Country.

Xiao Yunzhou waved his hand, silencing the cabinet ministers and the Minister of Officials who opposed appointing Zheng Qiru as the top scholar due to his unsightly appearance.

"We do not judge people by their looks," the Emperor declared.

"Your Majesty, if our top scholar looks like this, won't we be laughed at by other countries?"

"Are we going to forbid our top scholars from meeting foreign envoys from now on?!"

Xiao Yunzhou pressed his lips together. In the past, he might have cared about saving face, but now, after listening to the little princess's teachings, his thinking had become more open-minded.

Xiao Yunzhou looked at Chancellor Fu Cha and the Minister of Officials. "Is our country's reputation solely based on the appearance of our men?"

The Minister of Officials and the cabinet were shocked.

In the past, the Emperor would never have uttered such words.

These words could only come from someone with a broad mind and far-reaching vision.

Clearly, Xiao Yunzhou had subtly reached this level. "It's better for other countries to see our top scholar."

He leaned forward, "We want talented individuals from all countries to know that in Jing Country, regardless of gender, age, physical disabilities, or appearance, as long as you have skills, Jing Country will value and employ you."

[Oh! Well said, my Emperor father.]

Behind the screen in the study, Xiao Chuchu was being fed vegetable porridge by Liu Chaniang.

Because she wasn't crying or making a fuss, the ministers, even though they knew the little princess was behind the screen, couldn't be bothered to mind her presence.

Now, Xiao Chuchu was almost openly spending her days in the imperial study, always ready to observe the drama unfold.

Hearing Xiao Yunzhou's words, Xiao Chuchu's imagination ran wild. [Isn't this talent recruitment? Immigration policy?]

Xiao Yunzhou, who had just been pleased with his daughter's praise, was suddenly stunned.

Immigration?

[Attracting talented individuals from various countries and regions, encouraging them to join our country's citizenship.]

[They would need to pay taxes in our country, contribute to our nation's development, and of course, they could enjoy the welfare policies of our citizens.]

Xiao Yunzhou's eyes flickered, his heart suddenly burning with excitement.

Good!

What an excellent idea of immigration!

The words he had just casually used to show off—no, to lecture the cabinet—actually aligned with the thoughts from the Immortal Realm.

[I remember that for immigration and talent recruitment, there are several criteria. First is whether the person has high educational qualifications or is a research or management talent.]

[Second is whether they have certain assets, or pay taxes locally, or invest a certain amount in the area.]

Hearing this, Xiao Yunzhou wanted to applaud.

Recruiting scholars, officials, merchants, and skilled farmers from other countries!

Or wealthy people who would bring money to Jing Country!