Is there a neutral relationship between 'The burden of his spiritual functions as high priest of Shinto and the tasks of administration led the emperor to welcome an early abdication, frequently to retire to a life of Buddhist meditation and scholarship.' and 'The emperor loved his political duties and refused to abdicate.', lacking direct logical ties?
The burden of his spiritual functions as high priest of Shinto and the tasks of administration led the emperor to welcome an early abdication, frequently to retire to a life of Buddhist meditation and scholarship.###The emperor loved his political duties and refused to abdicate.