I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With - Chapter 955

Chapter 955: No Chapter 955: No Editor: Atlas Studios Also, regarding the abdication of the Emperor’s position.

Qi Xiuyuan knew that she was merely stating the facts by suggesting that Little Treasure gave up the position to his son when he was older, so that he could go out to play.

But others wouldn’t know of her intentions.

Anyone who read this letter would think that she was hinting that he should give up the throne to Little Treasure in the future.

As the Emperor Emeritus, could he leave the capital?

No, the Emperor Emerituses of the past dynasties had to obtain the approval of the Emperor to leave the palace they lived in.

Of course, those Emperors didn’t abdicate the throne willingly.

Other than the sagely Emperor Yao, which Emperor Emeritus had abdicated the throne willingly?

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head.

“I thought that your Fourth Aunt was much more mature than your Fourth Uncle.

Who knew that she was also a person who didn’t consider all the implications?

How can she say such things casually?” “But I think Fourth Aunt is right.

Royal Father, when I’m ten years old, do let me go out and broaden my horizons.” Qi Xiuyuan flicked his head and said, “Isn’t there still two years to go before you turn ten?

I think you’re seduced by Little Bear’s words.” It wasn’t that Qi Xiuyuan didn’t trust his son, but he was concerned for his safety.

Putting aside the possibility of assassination, illness alone was a huge hidden danger.

People could die if they couldn’t adapt to the environment.

Little Treasure didn’t look inferior to his peers now, but when he was born, he was in much weaker health than ordinary children.

For the first three years, he was fed medicine on the daily.

It was only in the past two years that his health improved after consuming medicinal cuisine and practicing meditative martial arts.

How could he dare to let him leave the capital?

Qi Xiuyuan turned him down.

Even if Little Treasure nearly rolled on the ground, he didn’t agree.

He only told his son, “If you really want to travel around the world, then work hard to give birth to a capable son.

After you give up your position to him in the future, you can go out to play.” If Little Treasure abdicated his throne willingly, he believed that his grandson would not lock him up in the palace, right?

Little Treasure’s eyes turned slightly red.

“But 60 years old is so far away.

There’s still 52 years to go.” Just the thought of it made him feel like his vision was turning black.

Qi Xiuyuan laughed out loud and rubbed his head.

“What a silly kid.

Do you really plan to only abdicate the throne when you’re 60 years old?

How many people in this world can live past 60 years old?

If your son isn’t stupid, and you’re in good health then, you can consider abdicating the throne to him when you’re 50 years old.” Qi Xiuyuan’s eyes were filled with hope.

One would know their destiny at 50.

In the royal family, it was already not bad to live past 50 years old.

Little Treasure looked at his father and suddenly hugged his waist.

“Royal Father, I’m sure you can live past 80.” Qi Xiuyuan stroked his back and smiled.

“Thank you for your blessings.

Royal Father thinks that it’s already good enough to live past 60 years old.” Qi Xiuyuan’s heart skipped a beat.

If he had a long lifespan, he could abdicate the throne to Little Treasure.

Haoran had traveled everywhere, but other than the north of the Yangtze River, Qi Xiuyuan had not traveled much anywhere else.

Moreover, Ah Ling was right.

He had worked hard for half his life, so why couldn’t he do something he liked when he was old?

At this moment, Qi Haoran was lecturing his wife.

When the couple went to bed at night, they talked about the happenings of the day.

Mu Yangling casually mentioned the letter she had written to Little Treasure, and Qi Haoran almost fell out of bed.

His political sensitivity was a little poor, but this didn’t mean that he was stupid.

He only froze for a moment before the implications hit him.

He could not be bothered to sleep anymore and quickly instilled some common sense in his wife.

Mu Yangling’s thoughts were still connected to her previous life, so how could she have thought of this?

She could only open her mouth and ask, “So the previous Emperors detained the Crown Princes in the capital just for this?

But even as the Crown Prince stayed in the capital, the competition for the throne didn’t lessen.

Look at how many Crown Princes have succeeded in ascending the throne from Qin to the present, and how many have the Crown Princes have sent troops to seize the throne?” It could be counted on one hand.

Compared to the number of Crown Princes, it was simply rare.

Qi Haoran was silent.

“I think this is human psychology.

This is because the Crown Prince is the closest to the throne.

When the Emperor dies, he will naturally take over.

As a result, the Crown Prince doesn’t have sufficient motivation to rebel.

However, it’s not the same for the other princes.

Only by causing the death of the Crown Prince or the Emperor would they have any chance of succeeding the throne.

Of course, this is from the perspective of benefits.

However, humans are creatures that don’t completely act based on benefits.

They have human nature and concerns.

After all, there are only a few who’d kill their father and brothers for that position.

We can’t deprive most people of their happiness just to guard against that minority.

Moreover, do you think that the precautions of the past Emperors have worked?” Mu Yangling said, “Didn’t the princes still form alliances and compete for the throne?

This has nothing to do with leaving the capital.

Instead, I think letting the princes go out to take a look outside of the capital can broaden their horizons.

Then, they won’t keep a narrow focus on the capital and yearn for the throne.

The world is so big.

If one really wants to be the Emperor, there’s a large piece of land just opposite the seas beyond GuangzhouaEUR|” Qi Haoran had been listening attentively at first, but when he heard this, he immediately stopped her.

“Forget it.

It’s just wilderness there.

I wouldn’t want it even if you gave it to me.

Moreover, a man away from his native land is often slighted.

Who would be willing to leave their hometown?” Mu Yangling pouted and looked at him, but she did not refute.

Not to mention the ancient people, even she would not think of leaving China and her hometown.

“Alright, even if you’re right and can convince Royal Brother, if you don’t have a solution to one particular issue, Little Treasure can’t leave the capital easily,” Qi Haoran said.

“What is it?” “Illness.” Qi Haoran said in a low voice, “Acclimatization, dysentery, and plague are all illnesses that can kill.

If it weren’t for us taking Little Bear and the others everywhere since they were young and already being used to it, I wouldn’t have let you and the kids come here with me.

There’s only one Crown Prince.

Not to mention Royal Brother, even the ministers in the court will definitely not allow him to leave the capital and take risks.” Mu Yangling felt infinite sympathy for Little Treasure.

“So he really can’t come out to sightsee?

I mean, to broaden his horizons?” Qi Haoran glanced at her but did not expose her.

He said, “Only after he takes the second path.

In the future, he can abdicate his position to his son before going out to sightsee.” Mu Yangling said regretfully, “If only Great Qi’s medical skills could improve to the point of curing all these illnesses.” Qi Haoran pursed his lips and said, “In ancient times, medical skills were still spread, but now, medical skills are only passed down from teacher to student, and from father to son.

It’s very difficult for outsiders to learn medical skills.” Seeing Mu Yangling looking at him in surprise, Qi Haoran flew into a rage out of humiliation and said, “Do you think I don’t know anything?

This is just like fighting a war.

Martial arts and military tactics are all passed down from generation to generation.

If you go to the bookstore to search, how many military tactics books can you find?

That’s why there’s the saying that it’s easy to recruit a thousand soldiers, but difficult to gain a general.

If one doesn’t learn military tactics, they can only figure it out in battle.

Those who can become generals had all climbed their way out from piles of corpses.

Why is it that those who were given military positions via hereditary means tended to go further and advance faster in the army?

“It’s not only because of his family’s connections in the military, but also because he has knowledge passed down from earlier generations.

He can learn the art of war, and under the influence of his military family, his starting point is higher than those bumpkins.” Qi Haoran pointed in the direction of his study and said, “Do you really think that those military books in my study were bought from the bookstore?

My uncles found them for my big brother, and my big brother passed them to me.

When I was young, I nearly died fighting for a military book.

And Zijin had spent no less than 1,000 taels buying just one copy for me.

It’s even more expensive than those antique calligraphy and paintings.”