Old Wu was promoted to Right Imperial Censor, becoming the second in command at the Inspection Bureau, just a step away from the rank of the Six Ministers.
Moreover, the Inspection Bureau has always stood on equal footing with the Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Rites, and Ministry of Revenue, so it could be said that if Old Wu endures a bit longer, becoming one of the Six Ministers is certainly attainable, and he might even enter the cabinet.
Xu Qing also left a backdoor for the old officials: in the future, if someone at the rank of the Six Ministers or above faces retirement, should they have an illustrious service record, they could receive an Ascension Order, allowing them to enter the Immortal Sect directly and receive the true teachings of the Purple Palace Golden Core, without needing to undergo examinations.
As for what constitutes illustrious service, that's for Xu Liushou to decide.
