Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Hong Fu Nu thought that the prince might be very generous.

But she never expected that the Prince of Qinghe would be so generous.

A village on the outskirts of Beijing usually includes at least several hundred acres, or even thousands, of fertile land.

Even if she only collected rent from the shops owned by the prince, she could still make a fortune.

As long as she doesn't live a life of extravagance, Hong Fu Nu can now retire comfortably. As a member of the Qin Prince's secret guards, she doesn't need to worry about being bothered.

Not to mention precious elixirs.

"Your Highness, I wish to enter the Great Zhou Armory."

"Of course, no problem, you can go anytime. Two months, if you feel that's not enough, just tell me, and I'll extend it for you..."

Li Changqing overlooked this point.

He always wanted to give a woman some confidence. Even if she no longer had to live a life of constant danger, she could live a good life from now on.

But Li Changqing forgot that Hong Fu Nu was also a martial artist. Moreover, she was a martial artist who had cultivated her seductive arts to the level of a grandmaster.

She also longs to take her martial arts skills to the next level.

The things Li Changqing gave her were good, but they weren't necessarily what she wanted.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Qinglong watched longingly from the side, like a pitiful lapdog.

Li Changqing was not unaware of it, but he did not intend to interfere.

The spots have already been given to Wuchen and Hongfunu, so it's impossible to give them to him again.

Even if Li Changsheng is no longer needed, Li Changqing will have other candidates to be arranged.

For example, his fiancée.

Although the young girl's cultivation level is currently low, it doesn't mean she lacks ambition.

As her future husband, Li Changqing should support her and not let the young girl always be overshadowed by others.

Li Changqing did not hide anything from others; all the rewards he gave out were open and transparent.

This made the subordinates of the Prince of Qin's mansion look at him with great eagerness.

Sure enough, following their prince means a bright future.

"Every brother who participated in today's operation will be rewarded with twenty taels of silver, to be taken from my private treasury. Everyone, go back and get some rest. Tomorrow, I will have a victory banquet held for you all."

This was Li Changqing's first time leading a team into action, and it was a resounding success.

Regardless of what happens at the palace, he should reward his subordinates handsomely.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

"I'm willing to give my life for Your Highness!"

The guards and secret agents were also very happy, putting the amount of money aside.

They realized that Prince Qinghe was not only fair in rewarding and punishing, but also very generous and magnanimous.

This means that they will receive the same rewards if they make contributions in the future.

"Long live the Prince!"

"Long live the Prince!!"

The group, numbering less than two hundred, consisted entirely of martial artists. When they shouted in unison, the entire White Horse Temple trembled.

Not far away, the Crown Prince's faction looked embarrassed.

They are highly skilled and have amazing hearing.

When Li Changqing gave out the rewards, he didn't deliberately lower his voice, so they heard everything clearly.

The quota for the Great Zhou Armory was given out as soon as it was offered.

Rare elixirs, even top-grade elixirs, are promised casually.

No one believed that the Prince of Qinghe would break his promise in front of so many people.

So he really will give it.

Not to mention gold, houses, shops...

Perhaps they don't care that much about these things, but who in this world doesn't want money?

Even if they don't need it themselves, they still have parents, family, children, and even friends.

Life is always more comfortable with a generous master.

In everyone's memory, Crown Prince Li Yuanqian had always been gentle, refined, and kind-hearted.

He never put on airs with his subordinates.

They were never stingy when it came to giving rewards.

But there is still a difference between being generous and being thrifty.

"That brat!"

Crown Prince Li Yuanqian almost couldn't maintain his facade.

"Everyone may disperse now. I have ordered wine and food to be prepared. You have all worked hard, even if you haven't made any great contributions. Get some rest."

After giving his instructions, he led Li Longjing to the gate of Baima Temple.

Seeing that he had given enough instructions, Li Changqing gave Li Changsheng a look.

Wait for me to come back.

After he returns, he will immediately go to the Canal Gang to establish the World Society.

"good!"

Li Changsheng nodded.

They had been planning this for a year and had completed all the preparations.

Now, we certainly can't afford to cause any trouble.

Li Changqing and the others followed Lu Chuan to the palace.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Imperial Palace, Li Zheng was listening to his subordinates, the Dragon Hidden Guards, report on the battle situation at White Horse Temple.

"Flying Knife Formation, the true essence of martial arts! Glazed Body, transforming into glazed glass. A Thousand Charms and a Hundred Beauties Technique..."

After hearing this, Li Zheng suddenly laughed.

"Good, the Crown Prince has finally shown some backbone. I thought he was going to suffer in silence."

They directly confronted the enemy, snatching food from the tiger's mouth.

This is something the former crown prince could never have done, no matter what.

But now, he's done more than that.

And it almost came to fruition...

Perhaps in the Crown Prince's eyes, this was nothing. But in Li Zheng's eyes, it was a completely different story.

Li Zheng knew Li Changqing's background.

If Li Changqing doesn't want to lose, then he can't lose.

In the end, he almost lost because he was bound by his own character and didn't want to use any underhanded tactics.

Li Changqing himself is not a good person.

If he felt that the Crown Prince's actions and behavior were unacceptable to him, Li Changqing would not adhere to any bottom line.

"Then I'll give you one chance, your last chance! Alas, what can I do? You're just unlucky."

Just as Li Zheng was muttering to himself, a eunuch's voice came from outside the door announcing something.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prince of Qinghe have arrived."

"Let them in!"

A short while later, Li Yuanqian, Li Longjing, and Li Changqing walked in from outside the door.

"Greetings, Father Emperor!"

"Greetings, Imperial Grandfather."

After the three men finished bowing, Li Zheng said with a mocking expression, "I have heard about what happened. You did a good job. Since the Salt Gang has harbored wolfish ambitions and is secretly colluding with the Marquis of Xiaoyao's mansion, the Grain Transport Gang must be taken back."

"However, your open confrontation inevitably gives the impression of discord within our royal family. I'm sure you understand the principle that internal strife can cause trouble. How about this?"

"The grain transport gangs should be nationalized and placed under the jurisdiction of the imperial court."

Upon hearing Li Zheng's words, Crown Prince Li Yuanqian revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

It was exactly what he had expected.

Li Changqing was so angry he laughed.

He looked up and stared directly at his grandfather, about to ask him a question.

He then heard Li Zheng continue, "Prince Li Changqing of Qinghe has made great contributions. He is hereby specially appointed as Regent, on par with the Emperor of Great Zhou, and is given a private army of 3. He is authorized to participate in all important military and political affairs."

"Changqing, what do you think?"

Upon hearing Li Zheng's words, Li Yuanqian and his son Li Longjing's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Throughout the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there has never been a regent.

Having inherited the throne, one can unleash supreme peak combat power within the capital city.

How could such an emperor allow a regent to exist?

How could his father, who was neither wise and powerful nor mediocre, have such an absurd idea?

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