Chapter 1017 Setting Off (2)

Chapter 1017: Setting Off (2) Chapter 1017: Setting Off (2) Editor: Atlas Studios “What does this have to do with Joao and the others?” Qi Haoran did not think that the Joao brothers could affect the overall situation.

After all, they had been chased here by their stepmother and were only viscounts.

What use could they be?

However, Little Treasure said, “Fourth Uncle, the customs of the foreigners are different from ours.

England won the war against France not just because the French Emperor robbed a few businessmen from England.

Joao said that the King of England wanted to be the Emperor of France.

He’s the grandson of a certain French King.

After the French King passed away, four legitimate descendants of the Cape family successively inherited the throne.

Because the Cape family no longer had any direct descendants after the fourth Emperor, they could only let the son of the collateral family, the son of Earl Valois, inherit the throne.

Therefore, the current dynasty of France is called the Valois Dynasty.” Confused, Qi Haoran repeated his question.

“What does this have to do with Joao?” Mu Yangling, who was peeling chestnuts at the side, understood and perked up.

She said excitedly to Qi Haoran, “I understand!

Little Treasure wants Joao to fight for the throne too!” Qi Haoran almost vomited blood.

“Isn’t Joao Portuguese?

Could he be English or French?” Armed with knowledge of this famous part of European history, Mu Yangling became smug.

After all, this involved the Hundred Years War between England and France and was written in history textbooks.

Moreover, because she was standing at the top of history and peering down, her grasp of this part of history was much deeper than Little Treasure’s.

She took over from Little Treasure and explained to Qi Haoran, “In the Westerners’ eyes, as long as one has a relevant bloodline, they have the right to fight for the throne.

For example, the King of England is the grandson of Philip IV.

Thus, he can be nominated to fight for the throne of France.

Think about how many Emperors there are between them—four from the main branch and two more from the collateral branch.

Still, the King of England is still fighting to become the Emperor of France.” Qi Haoran pursed his lips.

“Isn’t he the Emperor of England?

Why is he still thinking of becoming the King of France and merging the two countries into one?” Mu Yangling shook her head.

“It’s still governed separately.

In Westerners’ eyes, it’s common for a person to be the Emperor of two or three countries at the same time.

Bloodlines are one layer, and the designation of the current king is another layer.

For example, the younger brother of the King of France is designated as the heir by the Queen of Naples because the Queen is dissatisfied with the chosen heir of the dynasty.

The younger brother of this King of France is a little related to Naples, but there have always been marriage alliances between people from the two places.

Almost everyone from the upper-class aristocrats has the bloodline of several countries.

For example, in addition to being from the collateral branch of the Portuguese royal family, Joao and Jose also have the bloodline of the English royal family.” Little Treasure nodded fiercely.

“Not only that, their maternal grandmother is of the royal bloodline of the Kingdom of Sicily, and the Kingdom of Sicily and Naples are of the same bloodline.

In terms of bloodline, Joao’s bloodline is even richer than that of the younger brother of the King of France.

He has a legitimate claim to the throne.” Qi Haoran gaped.

“You’re saying that Joao also has the right to inherit the throne?” Little Treasure nodded solemnly.

This was all thanks to the Westerners’ inheritance system.

Over here, it was already tragic enough when brothers fought over the throne.

But the situation was even worse in Europe—a distant cousin or some person that had any sort of related bloodline could suddenly pop up and were qualified to fight with them for the throne.

One could just imagine how tragic it was.

Little Treasure’s thoughts were very simple.

He wanted to befriend Joao and even nurture him so that he would be close to Great Qi and the Han Chinese.

Then, he would send him back to his country to fight for the title and the throne.

If he succeeded, everyone would naturally be happy.

Even if he failed, it would also serve to make the Western country become more chaotic.

In short, it could only be helpful to Great Qi.

Well, who asked them to have ill intentions towards Great Qi?

Qi Haoran looked at Little Treasure, speechless.

Was it really good for this child to be so cruel before he was even ten years old?

However, Mu Yangling was very excited.

She felt that he was indeed a child that they had spent a lot of effort to nurture.

Even though she felt that he would definitely not succeed, she still supported him as usual.

Anyway, it did not take much to nurture Joao; all they had to do was let him tag alongside Little Treasure and learn some knowledge about government affairs from him.

Qi Haoran rubbed his forehead and said, “Alright, I understand.

Let me calm down.

I’m feeling dizzy now.” Little Treasure left.

“As long as one has a relevant bloodline, he can fight for the throne.

So if I let a Han woman marry Joao and give birth to a child of various bloodlines, wouldn’t the child also have the right to fight for the throne?” Mu Yangling froze and looked at Qi Haoran in surprise.

However, Qi Haoran was already stroking his chin as he said, “Joao’s bloodline is too distant.

Perhaps I should choose a Westerner with a closer bloodline.

When the time comes, I’ll send a woman to him first.

When she’s pregnant, I’ll bring her back to the country and raise the child well before sending him back to fight for the throne.

Since the child grew up in Great Qi, his heart should be closer to Great Qi than true Westerners like Joao, right?” Mu Yangling gave Qi Haoran a thumbs up.

“Impressive, but why should the Western countries give the throne to a mixed-blood person?

Don’t use Joao and the others as an example because they all look similar.

The relationships between those countries are similar to the countries during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period.

Even though there are marriage alliances between the countries, the offspring are not considered mixed-bloods.

Moreover, they definitely have other sons whose forces are on that continent.

Surely that puts them in a more advantageous position to fight for the throne compared to someone who’s so far away?

Joao is a Westerner born and bred in Europe after all.

This is his advantage.” Qi Haoran asked, “What if he only has one son?” Mu Yangling: “…” Qi Haoran waved his hand and lay on the bed.

“I was just saying.

I’ve asked Zhou De, and according to him, the Westerners’ territory can’t compare to our Great Qi.

Since that’s the case, why should I strenuously plot to get my hands on their throne?

Let’s do as Little An said and plant some seeds first.

If those Westerners really don’t know what’s good for them and plot against Great Qi, we’ll use these seeds and let them mess up the Western countries.” What he meant was that it was better to be safe than sorry.

If the other party made a move, they would retaliate.

If the other party did not make a move, both sides would be safe and sound.

However, was that possible?

If the Westerners coveted Great Qi’s resources and were forced by the trade deficit with Great Qi, they would definitely attack Great Qi.

One could tell they were already tempted.

However, Mu Yangling did not express her opinion this time.

She felt that Qi Haoran and Little Treasure’s arrangements were excellent and she might not be able to come up with something better than them.

“So you agreed to let Joao and Jose go to the capital?” “Yes, I’ll specially hire a teacher for them.

Previously, they only followed Tiger Head and the others and started recognizing some Chinese characters.

This time, I’ll let the teacher teach them from the textbooks seriously, starting with the Three Character Classic.” The corners of Mu Yangling’s mouth twitched.

“If Westerners can read the books of Great Qi, then Great Qi will no longer have any secrets from the Westerners.

Should we send people to learn from the Westerners, too?” Qi Haoran frowned.

“Who would be willing to leave their hometown and go so far away to the Western countries?

Besides, what’s there for us to learn from the Westerners?” “Do you know how to build those Western cannons?” Qi Haoran snorted and said proudly, “The people from the workshop reported that research on the cannon is almost completed.

In less than two to three months, I’ll be able to see a new cannon.

Ah Ling, you shouldn’t look down on the craftsmen of Great Qi.

With sufficient funding, one day, we’ll be able to make a cannon that’s even better than the Westerners’.”

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