As he was contemplating, Bai Cheng spoke, "A person's energy is limited, and parents are no exception. When there are too many children, some things are inevitably overlooked in education, so having two or three is best. The children can support each other, their relationships will not be too distant, and they will receive the most resources from a young age."
Resources are limited, not just for a family, but for an entire clan. Whether it's connections or money, there's only so much to go around. With fewer children, each one gets more; with more children, there's less for each.
The Emperor naturally understood this as well. As a ruler, even the fiefdoms he grants his children vary in size and wealth.
The Emperor gazed thoughtfully at Bai Cheng. As he pondered, three small heads peeked quietly from behind the screen once again.
Emperor: ...
He pressed his hand down slightly, signaling Bai Cheng to sit, and then asked, "Does anyone else have different opinions?"
