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Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his eyes deep: "Brother Han, what you said makes sense. Biao'er, you must remember that real power does not come only from status, but also from the hearts of the people. You must learn to listen to the voices of the court officials and understand their needs, so as to unite the people and consolidate your position."

Zhu Biao responded respectfully: "I will follow your father's teachings and strive to improve myself. At the same time, I will make more friends and win the support of more court officials."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, then changed the subject: "Biao'er, I heard that you and Handi have recently discussed strategies to deal with the situation in the court. Is it effective?"

Zhu Biao said solemnly, "Reporting to the Emperor, I, your son, and Uncle Han, have discussed several countermeasures. The first is to strengthen intelligence gathering to ensure that we are fully aware of the movements of various factions in the court. The second is to create positive public opinion to enhance your son's image in the hearts of court officials. The third is to take the initiative to expose the conspiracies of those with evil intentions to ensure the stability of the court."

Zhu Yuanzhang heard this and a hint of praise flashed in his eyes: "Biao'er, I am very pleased that you have such insights. However, remember to act cautiously and not act too hastily."

Zhu Biao bowed and said firmly, "I will follow your father's instructions and act with caution. However, although the court has many countermeasures, I still have one concern in my heart, which is the remnant forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned when he heard this and said in a deep voice: "Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty has declined, its remnants still invade the border from time to time, which is indeed a major threat to our Ming Dynasty. Biao'er, what do you think?"

Zhu Biao turned to look at Zhu Han, a trace of respect flashed in his eyes: "My nephew believes that to completely eliminate the threat from the Northern Yuan Dynasty, we must use military force. And Uncle Han is both wise and brave, and he is the best choice to lead the troops to the battle."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Han immediately bowed and declined: "Your Majesty, Biao'er is too kind to praise me. Although I am not talented, I am willing to sacrifice my life for the Ming Dynasty, but the Northern Expedition is a serious matter and still requires your Majesty's wise judgment."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhu Han with deep eyes: "Brother Han, what do you think?"

Zhu Han took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are indeed a threat to the borders of our Ming Dynasty. If they are not eradicated, there will be endless disasters. Although I am old, I can still pick up a gun and ride a horse to help your Majesty. If your Majesty trusts me, I am willing to lead the army to the north and swear to wipe out the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, and a trace of praise and emotion flashed in his eyes: "Brother Han, I have always known your loyalty and bravery. But the road to the north is long and difficult, can you bear it?"

Zhu Han smiled slightly and said firmly: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will definitely succeed in the Northern Expedition and will not let you down."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Zhu Biao and asked, "Biao'er, what do you think about this?"

Zhu Biao bowed and said, "My nephew thinks that Uncle Han is the best candidate. My nephew is willing to fully support Uncle Han's northern expedition, stabilize the situation in the court, and ensure that there is no worry about logistics."

Zhu Yuanzhang finally made up his mind after hearing this: "Okay! Brother Han, I will appoint you as the General of the Northern Expedition and lead the troops to the north. Biao'er, you need to coordinate all parties in the court to ensure the supply of food, fodder and weapons."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao were overjoyed and immediately knelt down to receive the order: "Your servants obey your order!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up, walked in front of the two men, and helped them up personally: "Brother Han, Biao'er, this northern expedition is related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty. You two must work together to overcome the difficulties. I will wait for your triumphant return in the capital!"

Zhu Han and Zhu Biao bowed again, their eyes gleaming with determination. A few days later, Zhu Han held a swearing-in ceremony in the capital, and the soldiers of the three armies were in high spirits, vowing to follow Zhu Han to the north.

Zhu Han was wearing armor and holding a spear. He stood on the platform, his eyes sharp as torches as he scanned the soldiers below the platform.

Zhu Han stood on the stage, his eyes firm, and said to the soldiers below in a loud voice: "My fellow soldiers, we are gathered here today to defend the territory of our Great Ming, drive out the remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and give the people a peaceful home. This journey is a long and arduous journey, but as soldiers of the Great Ming, we should defend the dignity of our country with our iron blood and loyalty, and swear to defend it to the death!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers in the audience were all excited and shouted in unison: "We will be loyal to the Ming Dynasty until death! Drive out the Northern Yuan Dynasty!" The sound was earth-shaking and echoed over the military camp.

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Zhu Biao beside him and said in a deep voice: "Biao'er, this northern expedition is not only about military affairs, but also about the stability of the government. You need to stay in the capital, coordinate all parties, and ensure the supply of food and supplies."

Zhu Biao saluted with his hands, his eyes firm: "Uncle Han, rest assured, Biao will do his best to ensure that there is no worry at the front. However, Uncle Han, you must be careful on this trip. Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty is in decline, its remnants are still there, so don't underestimate the enemy."

Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with confidence and composure: "Biao'er is right. Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty has declined, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. We still need to act with caution. However, with you in charge, I am more confident."

As the two were talking, a middle-aged man in civil servant clothes hurried over. It was Zhang, the Minister of Revenue who was in charge of logistics. "Your Highness Prince Han and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the food and supplies have been prepared and can be transported to the front at any time. However, the weather has been changeable recently, and there may be wind and rain, so we need to strengthen the protection of the transport team."

Zhu Han frowned when he heard this, and immediately ordered: "Master Zhang, you must immediately arrange for personnel to reinforce the transport vehicles to ensure that the food and fodder are not lost. At the same time, strengthen the vigilance along the way to prevent harassment by the Northern Yuan scouts."

Lord Zhang bowed and turned to leave. Zhu Han looked at Zhu Biao again and continued to discuss: "Biao'er, during the Northern Expedition, you will also need to take care of the affairs of the court. Especially those who have evil intentions, you must be on guard against them to prevent them from taking the opportunity to cause chaos."

Zhu Biao nodded and said solemnly, "Uncle Han, rest assured. I will personally supervise the affairs of the court. I have arranged for my trusted staff to closely monitor those who may cause chaos. Once any unusual movement is discovered, it will be reported immediately for handling."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Biao'er handled it very well, but you still need to be careful. The situation in the court is complicated and changeable. We must not only guard against external threats, but also internal troubles. Especially those who appear loyal but actually have evil intentions, we need to be doubly careful."

Zhu Biao heard this and said in a deep voice: "Uncle Han is right. I will be more cautious. In addition, I also plan to strengthen the unity of the Qingliu faction in the court and make them a solid backing for the crown prince's position."

Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with wisdom. "This is a great plan. The Qingliu faction has always been prestigious in the court. If you can get their full support, the position of the crown prince will be more stable. However, you need to visit them in person and show your sincerity and determination, so as to win their true support."

Zhu Biao nodded and agreed: "Uncle Han, rest assured, I will go there in person, have in-depth discussions with them, and win their support."

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction, and then changed the subject: "There is one more thing you need to pay attention to. There are inevitably people in the court who are in collusion with the Northern Yuan Dynasty. They may secretly obstruct the Northern Expedition. You need to strengthen intelligence gathering, especially those officials who have old or new grudges with the Northern Yuan Dynasty, and pay closer attention to them."

Zhu Biao's expression was stern, and he said seriously: "Uncle Han is right. I will immediately arrange personnel to strengthen the surveillance of these officials to ensure that the Northern Expedition is not interfered with." Zhu Han was very pleased to see Zhu Biao's firm attitude. He patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Biao'er, you should not only pay attention to the situation in the court, but also pay attention to the movements of the remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Although the Northern Yuan Dynasty is in decline, it is cunning and changeable, and we must guard against it."

Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes flashing with determination: "Uncle Han, rest assured, I will pay close attention to the movements of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and will never let them take advantage of any opportunity. At the same time, I will also strengthen my contact with other border generals to ensure that information flows smoothly."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, turned his gaze to Lord Zhang, and instructed: "Lord Zhang, in addition to the preparation of food and supplies, you also need to coordinate with the post stations in various places to ensure the unimpeded transmission of military intelligence reports. During the Northern Expedition, military situations change rapidly, and the speed and accuracy of information transmission are crucial."

Lord Zhang bowed and responded, "I understand. I will make arrangements immediately to ensure that every piece of military intelligence can be delivered to the front line quickly and accurately."

At this time, an armored general hurriedly stepped into the tent, knelt on one knee, and saluted: "Reporting to Prince Han and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I have selected 5,000 elite cavalrymen according to your instructions, and they are ready to be deployed at any time."

Zhu Han glanced at the general with a sharp gaze and nodded with satisfaction: "General Li, your troops are the elite of our army. You must lead the charge in this northern expedition. You must stay vigilant and not slack off in the slightest."

General Li responded loudly: "I obey your orders! I will live up to the expectations of Prince Han and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and complete the mission at all costs!"

Zhu Han turned to Zhu Biao and continued, "Biao'er, the Northern Expedition concerns the fate of the Ming Dynasty. You and I need to work together to ensure that everything goes well. I will lead the troops in the front line, and you will command them in the court. Together, we will surely defeat the enemy."

Zhu Biao nodded solemnly: "Uncle Han, rest assured, I will do my best to provide solid support for the soldiers on the front line. At the same time, I will also strengthen the connection between the Qingliu faction in the court and the gentry in various places to strive for more support and resources."

Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with trust and expectation: "Biao'er, you are not only talented, but also kind-hearted. This is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. Under your leadership, the court will be as stable as a rock and will help our soldiers on the front line."

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After saying this, Zhu Han turned around and said to everyone in the tent: "My fellow soldiers, in this northern expedition, we are responsible for defending the territory of the Ming Dynasty and expelling the remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. I hope that everyone will work together, fight bravely, and create a peaceful and stable future for the Ming Dynasty!"

Everyone in the tent shouted in unison: "We will be loyal to the Ming Dynasty until death! Drive out the Northern Yuan Dynasty!" The voices resounded through the sky, full of determination and heroism.

As the Northern Expedition progressed gradually, the cooperation between Zhu Han and Zhu Biao became increasingly tacit.

Zhu Han was very pleased to see the high morale of the troops. He turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, the morale of the soldiers in this northern expedition is high, which is the key to victory. However, when marching to war, food and grass must go first. Lord Zhang must ensure that the food route is unobstructed."

Lord Zhang bowed and responded, "Don't worry, Prince Han. I have made all the arrangements. There are supply stations along the way, and the food and grass transport teams are working day and night to ensure that the front line is safe."

Zhu Han nodded and turned his gaze to General Li: "General Li, as the vanguard, your unit has a heavy responsibility. The remaining forces of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are cunning and changeable. You must always be vigilant and fight when you encounter the enemy without fear."

General Li responded in a deep voice: "I will obey your orders and live up to the high expectations of the prince and the crown prince. Our army is an elite force, and we swear to wipe out the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty with our iron blood and loyalty!"

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Zhu Biao: "Biao'er, you need to pay more attention to the affairs of the court. Especially those who dissent from the reform, they may cause chaos at this time, you need to be careful to guard against them."

Zhu Biao looked solemn: "Uncle Han, rest assured. I have arranged for someone to closely monitor the developments in the court. If there are any unusual movements, we will respond quickly."

Zhu Han nodded slightly, revealing some worry in his tone: "In addition, you need to pay attention to whether there are spies from the Northern Yuan Dynasty lurking in the court. They may take the opportunity to spread rumors and disrupt the morale of the army and the people. You need to strengthen intelligence work to ensure that information flows smoothly."

Zhu Biao nodded: "Nephew understands, immediately start to strengthen the intelligence network to ensure peace in the government and the country."

After that, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other. There was no need for them to say more. The tacit understanding and trust between them was deeply rooted in their hearts. Zhu Han turned around and said to the generals in the account: "Comrades, this northern expedition is not only to drive out the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, but also for the peace and well-being of the people of the Ming Dynasty. I hope everyone will work together to face the national crisis!"

All the generals responded in unison, and their morale was boosted. Zhu Han felt relieved when he saw this, and immediately ordered the army to set off.

As the army slowly moved forward, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao stood side by side on a high place, looking at the distant troops, with both great pride and heavy worries in their hearts.

Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes firm: "Uncle Han is right. I will do my best to stabilize the situation in the court and provide solid support for the soldiers on the front line."

While the two were talking, a scout came hurriedly and knelt on one knee to report: "Report to Prince Han and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, a small-scale Beiyuan cavalry patrol was spotted ahead."

Zhu Han frowned when he heard this, and immediately ordered: "Send a message to General Li to lead his troops to go quickly and make sure to annihilate the enemy completely. No mistakes!"

The scout took the order and left. Zhu Han turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, wait for the news here. I will lead the personal guard battalion to supervise the battle."

Zhu Biao wanted to say something but stopped himself. In the end, he just nodded and watched Zhu Han leave.

Soon, a victory message came from the front. General Li's troops had successfully annihilated the enemy patrol and seized a large number of war horses and supplies. Zhu Han returned after hearing the news, with a rare smile on his face: "Good! General Li has lived up to everyone's expectations. Although this battle was small, it has dampened the enemy's spirit and greatly boosted our army's morale."

Zhu Biao also showed a look of joy: "This is the first victory of our army since the expedition, which is indeed a good omen. Uncle Han, what should we do next?"

Zhu Han pondered for a moment and said, "Although the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty are scattered all over the grassland, there must be a core. Our army needs to find its main force and destroy it in one fell swoop. Pass the order down, speed up the march, and make sure to find the enemy's main force in the shortest time possible." (End of this chapter)