Who was looking after Dali's affairs of state while South Emperor trained his MA?

[Ken Cheng]

During the period when South Emperor Deun Chi Hing trained in martial arts with Central Divinity Wong Chung Yeung, the emperor was in complete isolation for many months...perhaps as long as a year. The emperor's singleminded devotion to martial arts during this time cost him his marriage to Ying Goo.

If South Emperor's long isolation had such a devastating effect on his private affairs, one can only imagine the effect it had on Dali's affairs of state. Who was running the Dali Kingdom while South Emperor was in isolation training his martial arts? Sure, he had a staff of ministers...but in an imperial system, you still need an emperor to run things.

[pannonian]

The Prime Minister Zhu Ziliu?

[Ken Cheng]

The Prime Minister Zhu Ziliu?

He could administer, but could he actually rule? Some things still needed imperial approval before things could be done.

[kyss of the sword]

he had many able people to run things. even when practicing martial arts, he may not have been in seclusion. he would have given his instructions and then went into his training hall. his disciples or servants would have seen him everyday when delivering food, etc. he should practice in his palace, so if any trouble showed up, he would be on hand.