While the two were discussing, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door. An attendant hurried in and reported nervously: "My lord, it's not good! News came from the court that the fourth prince is plotting to unite several important ministers.
, intending to attack His Highness the Crown Prince at the upcoming court meeting."
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other, with a trace of solemnity flashing in their eyes. Zhu Han said solemnly: "Biao'er, it seems we have to make arrangements in advance. You go back to the East Palace to prepare immediately, while I will go to the houses of several key ministers.
Winning their support.”
Zhu Biao nodded and quickly stood up to leave. "Uncle, take care of yourself and be careful in everything."
Zhu Han patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder, his eyes full of firmness and trust. "Don't worry, I will handle everything. You must also be prepared to meet the upcoming challenges."
It was dark at night, and Zhu Han came to the residence of an old minister and gently knocked on the door knocker. Soon, the door slowly opened, and an old housekeeper appeared at the door. Seeing that it was Zhu Han, he quickly bowed and saluted. "It turns out to be Prince Han.
Please come in quickly."
Zhu Han walked into the palace and met with the old minister in the study. After some pleasantries, he went straight to the topic. "Sir, I came here late at night this time to discuss important matters. The fourth prince has been making frequent moves in the court recently, intending to deal with
The crown prince is in trouble. I know that your lordship has always been loyal to the country, but I wonder what your lordship thinks of this?"
When the veteran heard this, his brows furrowed, and after pondering for a moment he said: "What Prince Han said is true, and I have also heard about it. However, the situation in the DPRK is complicated and changeable, and it is difficult for me to make a decision at the moment."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and said in a sincere tone: "Don't worry, sir. I have no intention of forcing you. I just hope that you can stay awake at the critical moment, support His Highness the Crown Prince, and jointly maintain the stability and prosperity of the Ming Dynasty."
The old minister nodded, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. "Prince Han, don't worry, although the old minister is old and frail, his loyalty is still there. As long as it is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, the old minister will do his best."
Above the court, the power of the fourth prince Zhu Di is growing day by day, posing a serious threat to the status of the prince Zhu Biao. Zhu Han knows that benevolence and prestige alone are not enough to stabilize the prince's status, and more wisdom and strategies are needed to deal with the upcoming challenges.
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Early the next morning, the court meeting was held as scheduled. In the hall, the atmosphere was dignified and tense. The ministers were standing or sitting, each with their own agenda, and complex expressions flashing in their eyes.
Zhu Biao walked into the hall, dressed in the prince's attire, majestic yet gentle. He slowly walked to the dragon chair, saluted his father, and stood quietly on one side, scanning the ministers with his eyes, secretly thinking about how to deal with it.
The coming storm.
Zhu Di followed him into the hall. He was dressed in a gorgeous prince's attire, smiling, but his eyes revealed a sharp edge that could not be ignored. He deliberately slowed down, and when he passed by Zhu Biao, he said softly: "Emperor
Brother, today’s court meeting will definitely be wonderful.”
Zhu Biao smiled slightly and responded: "What the fourth brother said is absolutely true. I hope we can all share our worries for our father and do our best for the Ming Dynasty."
The court meeting officially began. His Majesty sat on the dragon chair, scanning the ministers with majestic eyes, and slowly said: "Dear sirs, what important matters do you have to report today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a minister who supported Zhu Di stood up and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, I have a starting point. In recent years, the border has been restless and invaded by foreign enemies. I think that a brave and capable warrior should be sent.
The prince led the troops to go on an expedition to demonstrate the prestige of our country, the Ming Dynasty, and to intimidate Xiaoxiao."
As soon as these words came out, there was a lot of discussion in the hall. Zhu Han was shocked, knowing that this was a trap set by Zhu Di, aiming to weaken the prince's influence in the court and take the opportunity to show off his military talents.
Zhu Han remained calm and glanced at Zhu Biao. He saw that the prince's face was calm, and he seemed not to be moved by these words. He secretly praised the prince's determination and quickly thought of countermeasures.
A minister stood up. This person was Zhu Han's confidant. He shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, I believe that border issues cannot be solved overnight. At present, we should focus on internal affairs, strengthen border defense construction, and improve the combat effectiveness of the army.
To prepare for emergencies. As for leading troops to go on an expedition, we need to consider it in the long term and not act hastily."
As soon as this statement came out, he immediately received the support of some ministers, and the atmosphere in the hall relaxed slightly. Zhu Han nodded secretly, quite satisfied with the performance of this confidant minister.
When Zhu Di saw this, a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. He stood up slowly, looked directly at His Majesty, and said loudly: "Father, I am willing to lead the army to expand the territory for the Ming Dynasty and promote the prestige of our country."
As soon as these words came out, the hall was in an uproar again. Zhu Han's heart tightened, knowing that Zhu Di was going to make a desperate move. He quickly glanced around, looking for the strength to support the prince.
At this moment, an old minister stood up. His beard and hair were all white, but his voice was extremely firm: "Your Majesty, I think that although the fourth prince has great ambitions, the current situation in the government is unstable. His Royal Highness has the heavy responsibility of supervising the country, so he should not take it easy."
Leaving Beijing. Border affairs should be discussed in the long term, and national affairs must not be delayed by a moment of bravery."
As soon as these words came out, they were immediately echoed by many ministers. Zhu Han felt relieved. He looked at Zhu Biao calmly and saw a trace of gratitude flashing in the prince's eyes.
His Majesty pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly: "What you all said is reasonable. Border matters really need to be considered in the long term. Although Di'er has great ambitions, the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize the situation in the court. This matter can be discussed later."
When Zhu Di heard this, although he was unwilling to do so, he could only bow down and accept the order. He secretly hated it in his heart, knowing that today's discussion failed to weaken the prince's status as expected, but instead made himself passive.
After the court meeting, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao walked out of the hall side by side. Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Han gratefully: "Uncle Emperor, thanks to you today, otherwise the situation would be difficult to control."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and said earnestly: "Biao'er, the situation above the court is unpredictable. You need to stay awake and calm at all times and win with wisdom. The fourth brother is very ambitious, so you must be on guard."
The atmosphere of the court meeting became increasingly tense due to Zhu Di's invitation to fight. The hall was so quiet that only the rapid breathing of everyone could be heard. Zhu Biao and Zhu Han exchanged a look, and each could read the determination and vigilance in the other's eyes.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this time, a military commander who was usually friends with Zhu Di stood up and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I thought that His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince was brave and good at leading the troops.
The time to go on an expedition is the right time to show off our country’s prestige. The borders are uneasy, and heroes like His Highness are needed to pacify the four sides!"
As soon as this statement came out, the ministers who supported Zhu Di all agreed, and there was a lot of discussion in the hall, and the atmosphere became more heated.
Zhu Han smiled slightly, looked calmly, and spoke slowly: "What you gentlemen said is wrong. Leading troops to go on an expedition is not a child's play and requires careful consideration. Although the fourth prince is brave, there are many affairs in the court, and His Highness the Crown Prince has the heavy responsibility of supervising the country. , how can we leave Beijing easily? Regarding border affairs, we should give priority to stability and plan for it slowly."
His words were gentle but powerful, which not only expressed his recognition of Zhu Di's courage, but also emphasized the importance of the prince's supervision of the country. For a while, the atmosphere in the hall relaxed a lot.
However, Zhu Di did not give up. He took a step forward, bowed and saluted, and said firmly: "Father, my son has made up his mind. He is willing to lead the army to expand the territory for the Ming Dynasty to prove his will." I am determined to live up to my father’s high hopes and return in triumph!"
His Majesty pondered for a moment, his eyes wandering between Zhu Biao and Zhu Di, as if weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he slowly said: "Di'er is so brave and brave, I am very pleased. But the border matter is not a trivial matter, and needs to be considered in the long term. My opinion , first send envoys to the border to find out the truth and then make a decision."
As soon as these words came out, the hall suddenly became quiet. Although Zhu Di was unwilling to do so, he could only bow and accept the order, with a trace of unwillingness and anger flashing in his eyes.
Seeing this, Zhu Biao took a step forward at the right time and said warmly: "My father is wise, and we really need to be cautious in border affairs. I am willing to personally select envoys to go to the border to investigate the situation and share my father's worries."
His Majesty nodded in approval: "I am very pleased that Biao'er has this intention. You will be fully responsible for this matter. You must find out the true situation on the border and contribute to the peace of the Ming Dynasty's border."
Zhu Biao bowed to accept the order and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was not directly involved in this round of confrontation, Zhu Han's clever response and his timely replacement successfully defused Zhu Di's offensive.
After the court meeting ended, Zhu Biao and Zhu Han walked out of the hall side by side. They both knew in their hearts that today's court meeting was just the beginning, and the battle in the future would be even more intense.
"Uncle Emperor, thanks to you today." Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Han gratefully, "I deeply admire your resourcefulness and stability."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder: "Biao'er, you and I are a family and we should work together. The fourth prince is very ambitious. We need to be careful at all times and not take it lightly."
The two were walking and talking, and unknowingly they had arrived at the entrance of the East Palace. Zhu Biao stopped and turned to look at Zhu Han: "Uncle Emperor, although the border issues have temporarily calmed down, the situation in the DPRK is still complicated. I need to personally choose Envoy, go to the border to investigate the situation. What suggestions do you have?"
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Biao'er, you need to be careful when choosing envoys. You need to choose people who are loyal, reliable, resourceful and courageous. At the same time, you need to be fully prepared to ensure that the envoys can arrive at the border safely and complete the mission smoothly. Task."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "What the emperor said is absolutely true. I will personally select suitable candidates and make full preparations. However, there is still something unclear in my heart. Why is the fourth brother so eager to lead the army to go on an expedition?"
Zhu Han's eyes were deep and he said slowly: "Biao'er, the fourth prince's move seems to be for the sake of the country, but in fact he is hiding his selfish motives. He wants to take this opportunity to enhance his reputation and pave the way for the future fight for the throne. You need to be vigilant at all times.
Don't let him succeed."
When Zhu Biao heard this, he nodded solemnly.
"What the emperor uncle said is absolutely true. Every step taken by the fourth brother reveals his desire for the throne. I need to be more cautious and not leave any opportunities for him." Zhu Biao said solemnly, with a look in his eyes.
Shining with determination.
Seeing this, Zhu Han felt a little relieved. He patted Zhu Biao's shoulder and said sincerely: "Biao'er, the burden on your shoulders is as heavy as Mount Tai, but remember, you are not alone. As long as I am here, I will do my best.
I will help you to tide over the difficulties together."
Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Han gratefully, with a hint of warmth in his eyes: "Uncle, with you by my side, my confidence has doubled. Next, I will focus more on border affairs and ensure the peace of the Ming Dynasty's border."
After saying that, the two walked into the East Palace and began to discuss the specific matters of selecting envoys. Zhu Han put forward a series of suggestions, including the selection criteria for envoys, training plans and safety measures, etc., each of which was extremely thoughtful.
Zhu Biao listened carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time. With Zhu Han's help, he quickly formulated a detailed envoy selection and training plan and began to implement it.
At the same time, after Zhu Di learned the results of the court meeting at his residence, his face was gloomy. He did not expect that his petition for war would be rejected by his father, and he did not expect that Zhu Biao would take the initiative to ask Ying to select envoys to go to the border. This made him realize
, his position in the DPRK is not stable, and he must speed up his actions.
"Han Feng!" Zhu Di called in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with unquestionable majesty.
Han Feng quickly walked into the study and bowed: "What are your orders, Your Highness?"
Zhu Di turned around and looked at Han Feng with sharp eyes: "Although I was unable to go personally to the border matters, I must not let Zhu Biao take the credit alone. You immediately arrange manpower to secretly monitor the envoys chosen by Zhu Biao to ensure their
The action is under control.”
When Han Feng heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he immediately regained his composure and bowed and promised: "I obey, Your Highness. I will act with caution to ensure nothing goes wrong."
Zhu Di nodded, with a fierce look in his eyes: "Also, you need to try to create some 'accidents' so that Zhu Biao's envoys cannot successfully complete their mission. Remember, it must be done cleanly and without leaving any traces."
When Han Feng heard this, although he hesitated in his heart, he finally bowed and accepted the order and left.
Zhu Di's order gave Han Feng mixed feelings. However, as Zhu Di's confidant, he had no choice but to silently accept and execute it.
In the dead of night, Han Feng sat alone in his study, with candlelight flickering, reflecting his frown. He picked up a pen and began to carefully plan every move to ensure that every detail was flawless.
At the same time, in the East Palace, Zhu Biao and Zhu Han were also intensively preparing for the selection of envoys. Zhu Han relied on his rich political experience to carefully select a group of loyal, reliable, resourceful and courageous talents for Zhu Biao.
Among them were both battle-hardened generals and erudite scribes, each of whom had their own strengths and were able to cope with the complex and ever-changing situations on the frontier.
"Uncle Emperor, this group of candidates is really outstanding." Zhu Biao reviewed the list, his eyes shining with satisfaction, "With them, we will be able to find out the reality of the border and contribute to the tranquility of our Ming Dynasty's border." Zhu Han said slightly.
With a smile, his eyes revealed his trust and expectation for Zhu Biao. "Your Highness has a discerning eye. These talents are indeed rare. However, we cannot take it lightly. The borderlands are extremely dangerous and dangerous, and we must provide them with sufficient support and protection."
