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

Gu Qingping was still a little worried. "But Zhu Di is very scheming. If he finds out about all this, he will probably take counterattacks in advance. After all, he is not someone who gives up easily."

Zhu Han's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "I have long expected that Zhu Di would counterattack, but before that, we have made full preparations. If he strikes again, I am afraid he will suffer the consequences."

"Your Highness, we have the situation under complete control." Xiao Jinghong walked into the study with excitement in his eyes.

"Zhu Di's power in the army was almost completely weakened, and the crown prince's supporters began to increase significantly."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, his eyes full of confidence, "Now, all the chess pieces have been put in place. The situation that follows will no longer be something Zhu Di can reverse. If he wants to fight back, he will inevitably fall into the trap we have carefully laid."

Zhu Han stood on the high platform of the Prince's Mansion. The scenery before him was peaceful, the evening breeze was blowing gently, and the moonlight was shining on the empty palace walls, but it could not calm the turmoil in his heart.

"Uncle, it seems that things are not peaceful outside." Gu Qingping stood beside Zhu Han, looking at his profile, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.

Zhu Han retracted his gaze, pondered for a moment, and whispered: "Although Zhu Biao's situation seems stable, Zhu Di's counterattack is quietly approaching. We must remain vigilant and respond to unexpected situations at any time."

"Hasn't he given up yet?" Gu Qingping's voice was a little heavy.

Zhu Han nodded slightly, "Zhu Di is not a person who gives up easily, especially in the military, he has powerful supporters. If we can't respond to his counterattack quickly, the situation is likely to be reversed."

At this time, the sound of Xiao Jinghong's footsteps was heard outside the door. He pushed the door open gently with a serious expression.

"Your Highness, news has come that Zhu Di has begun to win support from several generals, and the situation in the army has changed."

Zhu Han's eyes darkened, and a trace of uneasiness flashed through his heart. "Sure enough, he has already started to act."

He said, his voice low and firm, "This struggle is finally about to break out."

"Your Majesty, Zhu Di's counterattack is obviously inevitable."

Xiao Jinghong whispered, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes, "How should we deal with this impending storm?"

Zhu Han's expression became more solemn. He took a deep breath and his eyes became firm.

"The first step is to stabilize the military power of the Crown Prince's Mansion to prevent Zhu Di from creating chaos. The second step is to act quickly to divide Zhu Di's supporters in the army and eliminate his base in the army. Finally, put pressure on those generals who have not yet clearly stood on their side to ensure that they will not turn to Zhu Di."

"The prince's plan is clear, but if it is really implemented, it may lead to a full-scale conflict."

Xiao Jinghong said worriedly, "If the situation gets out of control, I'm afraid the position of the crown prince will still be difficult to secure."

Zhu Han's eyes were firm and his tone was steady. "Conflict is inevitable. We must take the initiative and never give Zhu Di a chance to fight back. I won't let him have another chance to win over the generals in the army."

A few days later, Zhu Han secretly summoned several trusted generals from the Prince's Mansion.

Although Zhu Biao gained the support of some generals, it was far from enough to completely consolidate his military power.

"Generals, we have gathered you all today to discuss the future situation together."

Zhu Han spoke calmly, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "Zhu Di has begun to act. If we don't take immediate action, I'm afraid the position of the crown prince will be lost."

Several generals nodded in unison, their eyes full of vigilance and determination.

General Lu Dawei spoke first: "Your Highness, you are right. Zhu Di has indeed begun to win over our troops in the army, especially those generals who were originally wavering. He has quietly contacted them. Although we have the upper hand in the situation, if we do not act in time, Zhu Di's power may reach an unprecedented peak in a short period of time."

Zhu Han nodded slowly. "So, next we must start from the military and gradually weaken his power in the military. I have already arranged the specific action plan. General Lu Dawei, you are responsible for mobilizing the camps of key generals in the army to ensure that we can quickly seize the initiative."

"Understood." Lu Dawei's tone was firm, "I will act immediately, but if the situation changes too quickly, some generals may panic. We need more precise means."

Zhu Han's eyes narrowed. "Don't worry, I will arrange every step. The key is not to let Zhu Di realize our intentions, otherwise he will definitely take a more intense counterattack."

A few days later, in the early morning, urgent news came from the Prince's Mansion. Several generals who were originally loyal to Zhu Di suddenly gathered together and began to plan a counterattack.

Zhu Han immediately summoned all the core members of the Prince's Mansion to prepare for the coming storm.

"Your Highness, Zhu Di has begun to gather strength in the army. He has found support among several key generals and is ready to take action tomorrow morning." Xiao Jinghong reported in a low voice.

Zhu Han frowned, his eyes were cold, "It seems that Zhu Di has finally decided to launch an attack ahead of time. He has no patience to wait, but this may not be a bad thing for us. We can take this opportunity to completely break his influence in the army."

He paused, then turned to several generals and said, "You must be prepared and act immediately according to the plan. We cannot delay any longer and must take the initiative before Zhu Di takes any action. Tomorrow will be the moment to decide everything."

The next morning, the atmosphere in the Prince's Mansion was extremely tense. Zhu Han got up early and ordered people to prepare everything to ensure that every detail was perfect.

According to the previous layout, he had arranged the generals in each army to carry out precise deployment. Now, the only thing he needed to worry about was whether Zhu Di had noticed their movements.

"Your Highness, things have already begun." Xiao Jinghong walked into the study room with an anxious light in his eyes. "Zhu Di has begun to put pressure on several important generals. They are likely to jointly launch a counterattack."

Zhu Han was silent for a moment, then turned and looked out the window. The morning light shone through the window lattice onto the ground, casting mottled shadows, as if the shadow of power was quietly covering the entire palace.

"It's time," Zhu Han whispered. "If we don't take action, Zhu Di will take control of the situation. If he thinks we are hesitating, he will take the opportunity to launch a full-scale attack."

He turned to Xiao Jinghong with a firm look in his eyes: "Get all the troops ready. We must break Zhu Di's conspiracy this morning."

The atmosphere in the Prince's Mansion heated up rapidly. Under Zhu Han's command, several generals quickly assembled and began the planned mobilization plan. According to Zhu Han's strategy, they first made several seemingly ordinary troop mobilizations, which quickly attracted the attention of Zhu Di's camp.

At the same time, another group of generals quietly began to plan Zhu Biao's attack behind the scenes to break Zhu Di's control chain in the army.

"Prince, the prince has arranged everything." General Lu Dawei stood in front of the prince and said firmly, "Please rest assured that the situation is gradually under control. As long as you make a decision, the situation will change completely."

Zhu Biao stood in front of the window of the study, silent for a long time. His eyes penetrated the morning sun outside the window, and his eyes were deep and firm.

"Let's go." Zhu Biao finally spoke, his voice low and powerful, "Since my father no longer trusts me and Zhu Di is preparing to launch an attack, I must not let my future be wiped out by him. No matter what, today, the position of the crown prince must be protected by me personally."

As night falls, moonlight shines on the walls of the Daming Imperial Palace. The silvery light makes the entire palace look even more quiet and solemn.

In the Prince's Mansion, Zhu Han sat quietly in the study, with a gleam in his eyes.

"Uncle, the situation outside is getting tense. It seems that someone has begun to exert pressure in the court and the army, secretly attracting supporters."

Gu Qingping walked into the study quietly, her brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

Zhu Han raised his head, pondered for a moment, and smiled slightly: "Qingping, we have long foreseen the change in the situation, but we did not expect Zhu Di to act so quickly."

He paused and continued, "His influence in the army has begun to expand gradually, just as we expected. Some ministers in the court no longer hide their suspicion of the prince."

Gu Qingping frowned even more tightly. "If this continues, how can the prince keep his throne? Father's trust in the prince has gradually weakened, while Zhu Di's power is constantly expanding."

“That’s what worries me.”

Zhu Han stood up and looked at the night sky outside the window, his tone becoming serious, "If Zhu Biao's power is unstable, I'm afraid that not only the position of the crown prince, but also the future of our entire family will be in jeopardy."

Gu Qingping looked at Zhu Han, her eyes full of worry: "How is the emperor's uncle going to deal with this? It seems that we don't have much time to waste now."

Zhu Han's eyes flickered slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "That's right. Time does not allow us to hesitate any longer. Zhu Di will not wait for us to be ready. He has secretly won over many supporters in the army. Next, I will launch a plan, not only to weaken Zhu Di's foundation in the army, but also to allow the prince to fully control the right to speak in the court."

A few days later, Zhu Han had a secret meeting with several generals who had deep connections in the court and the army.

"Generals, I have called you here today not only to discuss the current situation, but also to jointly meet the upcoming challenges."

Zhu Han said calmly, his eyes sweeping over every general present, "We all know that Zhu Di has begun to secretly gather forces in the army, trying to threaten the position of the crown prince by controlling the army. If we don't act in time, the situation may be difficult to control."

General Zhang Jin spoke first: "Your Highness, we have noticed Zhu Di's actions, but he has a group of die-hard supporters behind him. If we act rashly, I am afraid we will provoke their resistance."

"I know." Zhu Han nodded slowly, "But we can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to take advantage of the hesitation of these generals to split Zhu Di's camp, make them doubt from the bottom of their hearts, and gradually withdraw from Zhu Di's camp."

General Zhao Yunsheng looked sharp and said softly, "If Zhu Di senses that we are putting pressure on him from behind, he will definitely fight back, and the situation will become more complicated."

Zhu Han smiled calmly, "Counterattack is inevitable, but we must ensure that no matter how the situation changes, the prince can always maintain his position. As long as Zhu Di cannot gather enough troops at the critical moment, he will not have the opportunity to launch a counterattack."

A few days later, in the early morning, the atmosphere in the Prince's Mansion became extremely tense. Zhu Han and several generals had made sufficient preparations and decided to adopt a series of strategic arrangements to directly deal with Zhu Di's counterattack.

According to previous intelligence, Zhu Di had already deployed several teams in the army, ready to take action at some point. However, Zhu Han had already made a response plan.

"Your Highness, the first wave of actions has been launched as planned. Several generals who were originally hesitant have begun to stand on the side of the prince." Xiao Jinghong reported in a low voice.

Zhu Han nodded slightly, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "Very good, but this is only the first step. Next, we have to use this round of conflict to completely break Zhu Di's foundation in the army."

At this moment, a guard ran in hurriedly, looking nervous: "Your Highness, the elite troops sent by Zhu Di have begun to assemble, and seem to be preparing to launch an attack in advance."

Zhu Han was silent for a moment, then ordered: "Have the Crown Prince convene an emergency meeting immediately and mobilize all available forces to prepare for possible emergencies."

In the Prince's Mansion, Zhu Biao and Gu Qingping sat in the study with solemn expressions.

"Father's attitude has become increasingly cold, and Zhu Di's power in the army is gradually increasing. Now, should we take action?" Gu Qingping asked in a low voice, with deep worry in her eyes.

Zhu Biao's eyes became firm. "I know the doubts in my father's heart. If we don't take the initiative, I'm afraid Zhu Di's power will overwhelm us. If we can take the opportunity to weaken his support in the army, perhaps this struggle can end early."

"How do you plan to deal with this?" Gu Qingping asked softly, feeling vaguely uneasy.

Zhu Biao took a deep breath, stood up, and looked deep. "We can't just sit and wait for the situation to change. We have to take the initiative. I must show him that I can not only stabilize the court, but also defend the Ming Dynasty at a critical moment."

Zhu Biao's voice gradually became firm, as if he had made the most decisive decision, "Tomorrow, I will personally lead the army to teach Zhu Di a thorough lesson."

The next morning, the troops of the Crown Prince's Mansion had assembled. Zhu Biao personally took command, while Zhu Han watched everything silently from behind.

"Your Highness, the prince is ready to go to war. At this moment, the situation will change completely." Xiao Jinghong said to Zhu Han, with a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

Zhu Han nodded, a hint of calmness flashing in his eyes, "This is the moment for the prince to truly grow. If he can lead the army himself and successfully deal with Zhu Di's counterattack, then he will be able to completely consolidate his position."

Zhu Han stood in the study of the Prince's Mansion, his eyes focused, his fingers gently fiddling with a jade pendant on the table.

"System, check the currently available resources." Zhu Han whispered, with a hint of anticipation in his heart. (End of this chapter)