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

The second issue of the Kyoto newspaper directly published an article by a senior censor from the Censorate.

The influence of the Kyoto newspaper is also gradually affecting the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the first thing scholars asked each other when they met was, "Have you eaten?"

Have you seen it?

The influence of The Eagle Shooting Heroes far exceeded Murong Yao's expectations. Just two chapters of the story have already sparked widespread discussion.

Some intelligent people also realized the power of newspapers.

This is equivalent to a leader of scholars, or even more terrifying.

It can guide the hearts and minds of the people throughout the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The old censor's article has prompted many people to reflect on their actions.

What kind of impact would such a national treasure have on the entire Great Zhou if it were completely out of control?

Even if those noble families disregarded the interests of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty and only cared about themselves, they were still powerful and influential.

They also developed a sense of fear towards this thin piece of paper.

The censor's article was published in the newspaper.

The article fiercely criticized the newspaper itself, the Tianxiahui (World Society), and even indirectly criticized the mastermind behind the Tianxiahui.

Does that mean we can also curse them?

His Highness Prince Yong almost ascended the throne and became emperor.

They naturally don't care about these things.

But what if it were another noble family?

Once the public opinion in the newspapers became unfavorable to them, the imperial court would immediately issue further orders.

The powerful and influential families around them, eyeing the pie with predatory intent, would not hesitate to try and get a share.

Their families, which have been passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years, could collapse completely because of this thin piece of paper.

Even knowing that the Prince Yong was behind this unknown entity that could potentially threaten their existence, they were still hesitant.

Quite a few people still spoke out.

These people's representatives in the court followed suit and began to submit memorials.

It started with a single memorial from the old censor, then ten, then dozens of them...

By the time the second issue of the newspaper became known to more and more people,

The number of memorials piled up in front of Li Zheng had reached a staggering one hundred.

Those from noble families dare not be the first to step forward.

Ultimately, the newspapers haven't really affected them yet, so they naturally won't resort to desperate measures.

It's obvious to anyone that whoever steps forward first at this moment will inevitably bear the brunt of Prince Yong's wrath.

Few established families could withstand it.

They could only do it secretly, having their family's representatives in the court submit memorials.

The third issue of the newspaper was published just three days after the second issue.

Besides refuting the censor's article and criticizing those incompetent officials, it also contains articles refuting the censor's article and criticizing those incompetent officials.

It also published a crucial piece of news.

The mastermind behind the World Society, His Highness Prince Yong, has been promoted yet again.

He was a prince before, and now he is a prince.

Two days later, it was an auspicious day.

Prince Yong, Li Changqing, will be appointed as the first regent in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Generally speaking, a regent is equivalent to a representative of the dynasty.

They cannot coexist with a powerful emperor.

An important condition for the existence of a regent is either that the emperor is an orphan and a widow, or that the young emperor is too young to rule.

Either the emperor is old.

However, this situation is rare, because if the emperor is old, the crown prince will most likely be in charge of the government.

In addition, the regent effectively stripped the emperor of his power. Such a situation existed in the southern kingdoms of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The regent is the true ruler of the country, while the so-called emperor is merely a puppet.

Neither the Great Zhou nor the Complete Zhou is correct.

The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty was in his prime, and at 60 years old, he was at the age to strive for success.

Even if the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty abdicates, he still has a son who is in his prime.

From any perspective, it would be inappropriate to appoint a grandson of the emperor as regent at this time.

But His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty conferred the title upon him.

From royal elders to top nobles, then to prime ministers, military commanders, and generals... the Great Zhou Dynasty...

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, no one raised any objections to what was decided.

The censor submitted a memorial, but it was not permitted.

The officials submitted memorials, but it was not accepted.

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In short, Li Changqing, as regent, received unanimous approval from the entire high-ranking officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Anyone who raises objections is going against the entire top leadership of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The Regent of the Great Zhou Dynasty held a position equivalent to that of a monarch, and could meet the emperor without paying homage, treating him as an equal.

The regent can intervene in or supervise all matters, large and small, in the court, as long as he wishes.

In addition, the regent can establish his own government office and residence just like the crown prince, and even have his own personal army.

This means that Li Changqing could establish his own small court outside of the Great Zhou Dynasty to help him share the power of the regent.

Which of those shrewd people in the upper echelons of the Great Zhou Dynasty couldn't see the problem here?

But no way.

They all knew Li Changqing's other identity; he wasn't just an ordinary prince, but the only supreme ruler of the Great Zhou royal family.

He wanted a legitimate identity, even one that would force the current emperor to abdicate.

What's so great about being a regent?

Even many high-ranking officials believed that making Li Changqing the regent was the most reasonable arrangement.

The Emperor of Great Zhou was already at the pinnacle of power, so there was absolutely no need for him to hand over the position to Li Changqing.

If it were given to Li Changqing, wouldn't the two supreme beings of their Great Zhou become one?

That's not worth it.

How wonderful this situation is now, with two supreme beings.

Just listening to it makes you feel confident.

In this world where martial arts reign supreme, what truly determines a nation's security is its peak combat strength.

Are there any supreme beings? How many supreme beings are there?

These are the most important benchmarks.

Of course, this only applies to security. As for how much area the country can control and whether the people live well, that's another matter.

Then it has little to do with that.

The Great Zhou Dynasty today is equivalent to having four supreme-level experts.

Despite geographical limitations, the Great Zhou emperor possessed immense power.

The prestigious and long-established Duke Qi's Mansion, Qi Yu Fan.

The renowned Sword God Xie Xiaoyao.

And Li Changqing, who is only seventeen years old and the youngest Supreme Realm expert in martial arts history.

In terms of a nation alone, without considering the ancestors of those super sects.

The entire fifteen kingdoms of the south combined only have five supreme rulers.

There are two in the Jin Kingdom, one on the grasslands, and even the powerful Star Empire only has one supreme ruler, the Star Emperor.

Among the five major tribes of the West, there are more than a dozen powerhouses who are half-step into the supreme realm, but only one supreme being.

Even on the sacred mountain further to the west, there are only three experts at the Supreme Realm.

With four supreme warriors, the Great Zhou Dynasty was naturally the strongest dynasty.

This greatly boosted the confidence and morale of the top leaders of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Two days later, the Regent's investiture ceremony took place.

Wearing the same dragon robe as the emperor, Li Changqing formally accepted the investiture, becoming the first regent in the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

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