Chapter 961 Officials are transferred to explore overseas?
The counselor smiled slightly, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "The prince's plan is perfect. As long as we execute it step by step, we will definitely achieve what we want. However, we must be more careful to prevent Zhu Biao and Zhu Han from seeing through our layout."
Zhu Di nodded in agreement: "Yes, Zhu Biao and Zhu Han are not easy-going. We must act step by step and not give them any chance to counterattack."
After that, the two chatted quietly for a while and continued to discuss the next action plan.
The conversation between Zhu Di and the counselor continued in the study room of Prince Yan's Mansion, and the atmosphere became increasingly solemn. The candlelight cast mottled shadows on their faces, as if time had frozen at this moment.
"Your Highness, in addition to border wars, we can also start with the economy." The counselor's voice was low and calm. He picked up a map on the table and spread it out gently. "Your Highness, please see, the Jiangnan region is a major tax center of the Ming Dynasty.
If we can do something about this place, it will definitely make the prince very anxious."
When Zhu Di heard this, he glanced at the map, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes: "Oh? What's your clever plan, sir?"
The counselor smiled slightly, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "Your Highness can secretly support some businessmen from the south of the Yangtze River and let them collude with certain officials in the DPRK to create some financial disputes and even corruption cases. In this way, the prince is investigating these
When working on a case, your energy will inevitably be distracted and you will have no time to take care of others.”
Zhu Di nodded, with a flash of approval in his eyes: "This is a very clever plan. It can not only weaken the prince's power, but also take the opportunity to eliminate some potential opponents. But, how can I ensure that these merchants and officials can be used by me?"
The counselor smiled slightly, took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhu Di: "Your Highness, this is the reply letter from some Jiangnan merchants and officials I contacted before. Among them, there are many people who are dissatisfied with the prince. As long as your highness allows you to
If we make huge profits, they will be used by us."
Zhu Di took the letter, read it quickly, and sneered at the corner of his mouth: "Very good, if these people can be used by me, the prince's layout in Jiangnan will probably fall short."
Seeing that Zhu Di was satisfied, the counselor continued: "In addition, Your Highness can also use public opinion to build momentum and spread some unfavorable news about the prince, so that the people and courtiers will have doubts about the prince. The will of the people can often determine the outcome of a struggle."
Zhu Di nodded, with determination flashing in his eyes: "Yes, the power of public opinion cannot be underestimated. Sir, you can start arranging manpower to spread some rumors about the prince's indecision and incompetence in governing the country, so that the government and the public will be dissatisfied with the prince."
The counselor bowed and responded: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will leave this matter to the minister. The minister will definitely live up to His Highness's trust and make the Crown Prince's position in the court shaky."
While the two were discussing, there was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door, and then a guard hurried in, knelt down on one knee and reported: "Your Highness, there is an urgent secret report that His Royal Highness is about to carry out an attack on officials in the DPRK."
Large-scale personnel adjustments are intended to further consolidate its position."
When Zhu Di heard this, he frowned slightly, and a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes: "Zhu Biao moved very quickly. It seems that he is determined to become my enemy."
The counselor pondered for a moment, and a cold look flashed in his eyes: "Your Highness, since the prince has taken action, we cannot sit still and wait for death. The minister suggested that we can make arrangements in advance to remove those officials who are loyal to the prince from key positions and replace them with our people
."
Zhu Di nodded with determination in his eyes: "This is a very good plan. Just act according to your words. However, this matter needs to be done secretly, and your father must not be aware of it."
The counselor bowed and accepted the order: "Your Highness, don't worry, I will act with caution to ensure nothing goes wrong."
As the secret report came, the atmosphere in Prince Yan's palace became more tense and depressing. Zhu Di and his advisers continued to discuss countermeasures, paying close attention to every detail, striving to gain the upper hand in this power struggle.
At the same time, in the East Palace, Zhu Biao was also busy preparing for personnel adjustments.
To consolidate his position, he must conduct a major change of officials in the DPRK and China, and promote those officials who are loyal to him and capable to important positions.
In the study, Zhu Biao and several close staff members sat together, and the atmosphere was serious and tense. They were discussing the appointment status of each official one by one and how to make adjustments.
"Everyone, this personnel adjustment is of great importance, and we must proceed with caution." Zhu Biao's voice was steady and powerful, and his eyes swept over everyone present, "We must ensure that the most suitable candidate can be found for each position, so that Ming Dynasty
The country is more stable."
An elderly staff member, Mr. Chen, said solemnly: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. Personnel adjustments must not only consider the abilities of officials, but also their influence in the court and their relationships with other officials. If you are not careful,
It could trigger a chain reaction."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "What Mr. Chen said is absolutely correct. We must comprehensively consider various factors to ensure that the adjustment plan is comprehensive and sound."
The discussion lasted all afternoon, until nightfall, the candlelight in the study gradually went out. Zhu Biao looked at the deep night sky outside the window, with both expectations and worries in his heart.
In the early morning of the next day, Zhu Biao got up early and prepared to submit the personnel adjustment plan discussed last night to Zhu Yuanzhang for approval.
In the East Palace, Zhu Biao was dressed in court uniform, arranging his clothes in front of the bronze mirror, his eyes flashing with firmness and determination. He took a deep breath, turned around and said to the attendant beside him: "Prepare the sedan, I want to see my father."
Arriving outside the imperial study, Zhu Biao calmed down and knocked on the door gently. Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang's calm voice came from inside: "Come in."
Zhu Biao pushed the door open and walked in, bowing and saluting: "My dear father, long live my father. Long live my father."
Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial in his hand and looked up at Zhu Biao, with both majesty and kindness in his eyes: "Biao'er, why are you coming to me so early?"
Zhu Biao took out the memorial that had been prepared from his sleeve and presented it with both hands: "To inform my father, I have recently conducted an inspection of the officials in the DPRK and found that it is necessary to make some job adjustments to better serve the people."
Country. This is the plan drafted by my son. Please take a look at it."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhu Yuanzhang took the memorial, slowly unfolded it, and began to review it carefully. Zhu Biao stood aside, feeling uneasy in his heart, but trying to maintain a calm surface.
Time passed by, and the imperial study was so quiet that only the sound of Zhu Yuanzhang turning over the memorial could be heard. Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial, raised his head and looked at Zhu Biao, with a flash of approval in his eyes: "Biao'er, this plan is well thought out. It reflects your foresight and your sense of responsibility to the country. I am deeply gratified."
When Zhu Biao heard this, his heart dropped, and he quickly bowed and thanked him: "Thank you very much, Father, for the compliment. I will continue to work hard and live up to Father's high expectations."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly and changed the topic: "However, Biao'er, you have to remember that the situation between North Korea and China is complex and ever-changing, and any reform needs to be done with caution. You must not only consider the feasibility of the plan, but also how to balance the forces of all parties." , to ensure the stability of the DPRK."
Zhu Biao responded respectfully: "My son, I will obey my father's teachings and must be cautious and steadily advance the reform."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and waved for Zhu Biao to retreat: "Go ahead and implement your plan. I believe you can do a good job."
Zhu Biao bowed again and exited the imperial study. The moment he walked out of the imperial study, he took a deep breath, and his heart was filled with unprecedented confidence and determination.
At the same time, in Prince Yan's palace, Zhu Di also received the news that Zhu Biao was about to adjust his position. He frowned, and a cold look flashed in his eyes.
"Sir, it seems that Zhu Biao can't wait to attack us." Zhu Di's voice was low and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.
The counselor pondered for a moment, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes: "Don't worry, Your Highness, Zhu Biao's move is fierce, but it also has its flaws. We can take this opportunity to strengthen our power layout in the court on the one hand, and look for opportunities on the other. Expose Zhu Biao's weaknesses and make him lose trust in front of courtiers and people."
Zhu Di nodded, determination flashing in his eyes: "Okay, let's act according to Sir's plan. However, we need to be more careful to ensure that every step is steady and powerful."
The counselor bowed and obeyed, secretly planning the next plan in his mind.
The conversation between Zhu Di and the counselor continued in the study room of Prince Yan's Mansion, with candlelight flickering, reflecting the gloomy faces of the two men.
"Your Highness, the prince's personnel adjustment is intended to consolidate his position in the court. We need to look for opportunities to counterattack and cannot sit back and watch it happen." The counselor lowered his voice, and his eyes revealed a bit of cunning.
Zhu Di nodded slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound, as if he was thinking about something. "Yes, the prince's move seems to be steady, but in fact it is hidden. We need to find his weak spot and hit it with one blow."
The counselor pondered for a moment and then suggested: "Your Highness, although the prince's foundation in the court has gradually stabilized, his influence among the people is still insufficient. We can start from this point to create public opinion and make the people question the prince."
When Zhu Di heard this, he frowned slightly, then relaxed it, with a flash of approval in his eyes: "This plan is very clever. If the prince loses the support of the people, his status will naturally be unstable. But how to operate it specifically?"
The counselor smiled slightly, with the light of wisdom shining in his eyes: "Your Highness can secretly support some influential gentry and literati among the people, and let them write articles to criticize the shortcomings in the prince's governance, and at the same time exaggerate to guide the direction of public opinion.
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Zhu Di nodded in agreement: "Okay, I will leave this matter to you to arrange. Make sure that every article can be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and make the people doubt the prince."
The counselor bowed and responded: "I will do my best to live up to His Highness's trust."
Zhu Di waved his hand and signaled the counselor to step back and sit alone in the study to meditate. He must find the prince's weakness and deliver a fatal blow.
At the same time, in the East Palace, Zhu Biao was also discussing with his close aides how to deal with possible public attacks. The study room was brightly lit with candles, and the atmosphere was tense and dignified.
"Your Highness, His Highness King Yan has always been good at using public opinion to build momentum, so we have to be on guard." An older staff member said worriedly.
Zhu Biao nodded with firm eyes: "I know this. But the people's aspirations cannot be changed overnight. What we have to do is to continue to implement benevolent policies so that the people can truly benefit, and we will naturally win their support."
Another staff member added: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. At the same time, we can also strengthen publicity to let the people understand His Highness the Crown Prince's governance philosophy and political achievements, so as to set the record straight."
Zhu Biao nodded slightly and glanced at the staff: "What you all said makes sense. We must work with both hands, not only to do practical things, but also to strengthen publicity. Let the people see our efforts and results, and we will naturally win their trust and trust.
support."
All the staff nodded in agreement. Zhu Biao knew very well that this power struggle was not only a battle in the court, but also a battle for the hearts and minds of the people.
After Zhu Yuanzhang meditated for a moment in the imperial study, he suddenly called his confidant eunuch and said: "Go and summon Brother Han into the palace quickly. I have something important to discuss with you."
The eunuch took the order and left, and soon Zhu Han hurried to the imperial study. When he stepped into the study and saw Zhu Yuanzhang's serious face, he couldn't help but have an ominous premonition in his heart. He quickly saluted and said: "My brother Zhu Han is here to see your majesty. I don't know how anxious your majesty is."
What is the important matter for summoning my younger brother to the palace?"
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Han, a deep thought flashed in his eyes, and he slowly said: "Brother Han, I have something that I need you to do personally."
When Zhu Han heard this, his expression became stern, and he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, as long as you have a mission, I will never give up even if I die."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, with a bit of solemnity in his tone: "I heard that overseas countries have many rare treasures, and the customs and customs are very different. For our Ming Dynasty, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. I want to send envoys overseas.
, explore the unknown, while strengthening exchanges with other countries and promoting business exchanges. Are you willing to take on this important task?"
When Zhu Han heard this, although there were waves in his heart, he remained calm and composed on his face. After pondering for a moment, he replied: "Your Majesty's intention is clear to me. However, the overseas countries are far away and unknown, and this trip is dangerous and unpredictable. Although my brother is not aware of it,
Talented, I am willing to share your Majesty's worries, but I am afraid that affairs in the DPRK are busy, so we need to make proper arrangements to avoid worrying about one thing and losing another."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly, his eyes revealing his trust and admiration for Zhu Han: "Brother Han has considered everything, and I have made preparations. I will make other arrangements for the affairs of the DPRK and China to ensure that there is no danger. And your trip not only represents me
Ming Dynasty also shoulders the important task of exploring the unknown and opening up borders. I believe that with your wisdom and courage, you will be able to successfully complete the task."
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had made up his mind, Zhu Han stopped refusing and bowed to accept the order: "I obey the decree and will do my best to live up to your majesty's high expectations."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and continued to give instructions: "This trip to sea is unusual. You need to select crew members, prepare supplies, understand the customs of overseas countries, and formulate detailed sailing plans. In addition, you need to bring my
This letter of credence is a token of my sincerity in pursuing peaceful coexistence with other countries."
Zhu Han agreed one by one and was already secretly planning various matters regarding going to sea.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand with satisfaction and signaled Zhu Han to step back: "Brother Han, go and prepare. I am waiting for your good news. I hope that the fame of my Ming Dynasty will spread far and wide, and I will share the peaceful and prosperous age with all countries."