Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has decided to take action, so we can only follow the trend." A counselor said cautiously, "But there are still many people in the court who are allied with Zhao Mian. They will definitely react. We must prepare in advance to prevent them from taking the opportunity to counterattack."

Zhu Han nodded. "Your guess is correct. The enemy must have laid enough traps behind our backs. At this moment, what I am most worried about is not the enemies in front of us, but the forces hidden deeper. They will not appear immediately, but when they are activated, they can destroy everything we have."

Another strategist said in a deep voice: "Then how can we uncover these forces hidden behind the scenes? If we simply conduct a court investigation, I'm afraid we won't be able to shake the foundation."

Zhu Han's gaze was as sharp as a sword, and a hint of sneer flashed in his eyes: "You think too simply. What we have to do is not only to expose the crime, but also to create panic inside and outside through a false image, so that the enemy will fall into disarray."

"Let the enemy lose their composure?" The strategist was stunned, obviously not understanding what Zhu Han meant.

Zhu Han smiled slightly, raised his hand and pointed around the hall, "Look, the entire situation in the court has reached a dead end. The most important thing now is to stir up more disturbances on the surface. We must gradually provoke conflicts within the enemy through the publicized review and make them disintegrate from within."

He paused, his eyes deep, "If we can force the enemy into a desperate situation at the right time, then the situation will naturally develop in a direction that is favorable to us."

"However, Your Highness," a counselor whispered, "if such a plan fails to deal with the enemy in time, it may lead to more chaos and counterattacks."

Zhu Han nodded slightly. "I know your concerns are not without reason. But we must remember that the more chaotic the enemy is, the greater our chances will be. As long as we can fundamentally weaken their strength, the final victory will belong to us."

However, what really panicked them was that the orders issued by the prince were not limited to the six ministries, and even the power of the East Factory began to be affected.

Zhu Biao used clever words to direct the problem to deeper levels of corruption, implying that corruption within the court had spread to the top levels of the East Factory and the Six Ministries, and that he would continue to conduct in-depth investigations.

"This news is enough to make the enemy uneasy." Zhu Han whispered to a guard, "Next, we just need to wait for their reaction."

At the same time, Zhu Biao was well aware of the complexity of the situation. He decided to intensify the political offensive and launch a new layout first.

At a public meeting, he cleverly directed all attention to the East Factory, and through some implicit words, hinted at the huge role of the East Factory in the corruption of the court.

This move not only put the power of the East Factory under close scrutiny, but also put those officials who had colluded with the East Factory under tremendous pressure.

"If what the prince said is true, the power of the East Factory cannot be ignored." A minister whispered, "However, if there is no substantial evidence, such an accusation will probably cause greater turmoil in the court."

"So what we have to do is to make the enemy kill each other." Zhu Biao responded calmly, "We are not in a hurry to reveal all the evidence, but to create enough internal pressure to make them reveal their own flaws."

On this day, after several days of tense preparations, the situation finally broke out. Several senior officials of the East Factory were forced to explain, and Zhao Mian's old subordinates who were connected with them also began to show reactions.

The court, which had been silent, suddenly fell into great panic because of the news of the censorship.

"We will no longer sit and wait for death." Zhu Han whispered to Zhu Biao, "Now it's time to activate our strongest move."

Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination, "No matter what, I am ready to face the final outcome of this battle."

Zhu Biao took a deep breath, his eyes firm. The situation before him was like a sea full of undercurrents, a storm was brewing in the distance, and all the turmoil, corruption, and conspiracy in the court were concentrated on his shoulders.

"Prince, the enemy's reaction is already obvious." Zhu Han's voice was as cold as ice. He analyzed calmly, "Now not only the East Factory, but also those who once supported Zhao Mian in secret have begun to act. If we don't seize the opportunity, I'm afraid we will give them a chance to counterattack."

Zhu Biao stood up slowly, his steps were steady and powerful, but his eyes revealed a deep anxiety and determination. "I know. Now is the time to completely eliminate these corrupt roots. We can't delay any longer. Today's matter not only concerns the fate of my prince, but also the future of the entire court."

Zhu Han followed closely behind and whispered: "If the prince has made up his mind, then we must go all out. We will no longer be patient and cannot give the enemy a chance to breathe."

"I have decided to hold a thorough reckoning within three days." Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with a sharpness, "No matter how these people fight back or how they plan, I must expose their conspiracy in broad daylight."

Zhu Han knew the importance of this duel and nodded. "Within three days, we must make sure the enemy lose all their routes of retreat. This is the only chance. If we miss it, it will be very difficult to counterattack."

At the same time, Zhu Biao deliberately provoked an open debate about the East Factory and the Six Ministries, exposing those officials with ulterior motives one by one and making them fall into doubt and suspicion of each other.

At the long table in the hall, the faces of the ministers became increasingly ugly, and the remaining followers of Zhao Mian clearly felt tremendous pressure. Everyone knew that the prince had completely decided to act, and once this storm began, there would be no way to take it back.

"Prince, your move is too drastic." A minister who was usually close to Zhao Mian whispered.

"If you start a war now, I'm afraid it will cause chaos in the entire court. Although there is corruption in the six ministries, it is still unknown whether these people can be directly eliminated."

Zhu Biao smiled coldly, his eyes like knives, "Chaos? What I want is to expose these forces hiding in the dark to the sun. Since you dare to manipulate the court from behind, you must bear the corresponding consequences."

"But, Your Highness, if you are too eager for quick success, it may cause insecurity to other ministers in the court and even shake the authority of your father," the minister continued to advise.

Zhu Biao's eyes suddenly became fierce. "My father's authority has never been threatened, but the future of the court will be changed because of me. I have decided to do what I want to do today. If you don't want to go with me, then you can leave."

His words were filled with absolute determination, leaving almost no room for opposition. The other ministers in the court bowed their heads, not daring to say anything more. Zhu Han stood beside the prince, and seeing this, he nodded slightly. "Your Highness is right. The current situation can no longer be delayed."

Just then, hurried footsteps were heard outside, and then a Jinyiwei hurried in and knelt on the ground.

"Your Highness, several important figures in the East Factory are preparing to launch a joint counterattack. We have received news that the enemy plans to launch a coup tonight, trying to disrupt the court through some means, and may even instigate the power of the prince's faction to support them."

This news was like a bomb, instantly making the atmosphere in the hall more tense. The enemies hiding behind were no longer patient and were ready to counterattack at the last moment.

Zhu Biao raised his eyebrows and said in a cold voice: "Tonight? It seems that the enemy can no longer endure. In this case, we must attack in advance and not give them any chance to counterattack."

Zhu Han nodded, his expression still calm as usual, "Tonight is the critical moment. If we can seize this opportunity and completely shake the enemy's foundation, we can destroy their plan in one fell swoop."

"Send the order! All trusted followers, prepare immediately." Zhu Biao gave the order without hesitation, "Tonight, I want to make all enemies understand that their plots will never gain a foothold in my Ming Dynasty."

As night fell, the streets of the capital were shrouded in darkness, but the palaces in the distance were still brightly lit.

The atmosphere inside and outside the palace was so tense that it could almost be cut. Zhu Biao and Zhu Han had quietly begun to lay out their plans, and all forces were quickly mobilized, preparing to completely defeat the enemy in an earth-shaking operation.

"Biao'er, tonight's operation must be completed in one go." Zhu Han stood in the night and whispered to Zhu Biao, "If the enemy reacts too quickly, our plan may be exposed in advance, and the whole situation will become uncontrollable."

Zhu Biao looked ahead calmly, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. "In this case, let the enemy think that we are enduring in passivity and give them a wrong signal. Tonight, our actions will be like lightning and thunder, and they will not be able to react at all."

"Okay." Zhu Han nodded. "I will personally lead the Jinyiwei to ensure the covert operation. Once the enemy takes action, we will destroy them completely with lightning speed."

While they were discussing, a guard came hurriedly and reported in a low voice: "Prince, the enemy has begun to act. Several high-ranking officials of the East Factory have sneaked into the palace with their trusted aides and are ready to take action."

"Everyone, take your positions immediately!" A cold light flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, "Tonight, we must make these enemies pay the price."

Just as several high-ranking officials of the East Factory led their cronies to sneak into the palace, suddenly, several sword lights slashed towards them like lightning.

The secret guards of the Eastern Depot did not expect the prince to act so quickly. With almost no preparation, they were caught in an unprecedented predicament.

"Take action!" Zhu Han shouted in a low voice, and the surrounding Jinyiwei suddenly pounced out and quickly surrounded the enemies.

Several high-ranking officials of the East Factory panicked and tried to fight back hastily. However, the Jinyiwei were as fast as lightning, and they had no chance to resist and were subdued one by one.

Zhu Biao stood aside, watching all this with cold eyes, without a trace of sympathy in his eyes, only coldness towards the enemy's failure. "This battle marks their complete failure. No one can stop the future of our Ming Dynasty anymore."

Zhu Han's eyes were sharp as a knife. He turned to the prince and whispered, "Prince, this is just the beginning. Next, another force of the enemy will surely launch a final counterattack. We must continue to increase our efforts and completely destroy them."

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with determination, "No matter what, tonight, this palace, this Ming Dynasty, will belong to us."

"Although tonight's operation was successful, the high-ranking officials of the East Factory and the remnants of Zhao Mian have been completely eliminated, but this is just the beginning." Zhu Biao's voice was calm, but there was no relief in his eyes.

Zhu Han sat opposite him, his eyes sharp, as if he could see through all the complicated emotions in the prince's heart, "You know in your heart that although this action dealt a fatal blow to the enemy, the power behind it is far more complicated than what you see. The East Factory is just a symbol, and Zhao Mian's power is just on the surface. The real enemy is hidden deeper."

Zhu Biao lowered his head and sighed deeply, "I know that the enemy will not give up easily. Since I have decided to take this step, I have made up my mind. In this struggle, I can no longer have any retreat."

"You did a good job." Zhu Han's eyes flashed with affirmation, "However, we must be more cautious in our next actions. The corrupt forces in the court are deeply rooted. If we rush, I am afraid we will give them a chance to counterattack."

Zhu Biao's eyes became more determined. "Although my father has not fully expressed his attitude, he also knows that the court can no longer tolerate the existence of these corrupt forces. The current situation is like this. If I retreat again, I am afraid that it will give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it."

"I am pleased with your determination." Zhu Han stood up slowly, his steps steady. "But you must remember that this is not just a struggle for power. What is at stake is the future of Ming Dynasty. I will help you set up a bigger chess game, but you need to confirm all the forces behind the enemy first."

Zhu Biao stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the starry sky in the distance. The capital city was particularly quiet under the night, as if everything was wrapped in an invisible tense atmosphere.

"I know that my father's eyes have always been on me, but he has never fully trusted me. Every action I take is like walking on thin ice."

Zhu Biao's voice gradually became low, "In this power game, the most dangerous enemies are those forces hidden in the dark. If they are not completely eradicated, they will strike back at any time."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, walked to his side, and said in a low and steady voice: "Now that you have come this far, you can't afford to hesitate. The enemy has begun to waver, but they are not stupid. They will take advantage of your dependence on your brother and gradually infiltrate every corner around you. You must stabilize the situation and be precise without rushing for quick results."

Zhu Biao turned around, his eyes flashing with a calm and determined light, "I understand. Next, I will launch a brand new layout to completely weaken the enemy's strength and open up their internal cracks."

Zhu Han looked at the prince with a hint of approval in his eyes, "Your determination makes me believe that you are ready to face all of this. The next few days will determine whether you can completely control the court and reshape the future of the Ming Dynasty." (End of this chapter)