The Emperor expected his successors to be excellent, but not too excellent, especially when there were so many outstanding princes. Their power had grown over the years, and they were already influencing the old Emperor, and their struggles against each other were becoming increasingly fierce.
Although the old Emperor was about to abdicate, he was not willing to relinquish his power before stepping down.
Even many people felt that the current situation was all too familiar, almost identical to the circumstances before Emperor Xuanzong's accession to the throne. If one were not careful, history might just repeat itself.
But this time, would the Da Ye Dynasty see another Emperor Xuanzong emerge to turn the tide?
Regardless of the answer, the various religious sects certainly would not allow another such individual to appear.
