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

Chapter 889 Zhu Di's ruthlessness! War begins!
"Everyone," Zhu Han's voice sounded again, his tone full of determination and confidence, "Our trip is not only to expose Zhu Di's crimes, but also for the peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty. Let us work together to overcome the difficulties and contribute our strength to the Ming Dynasty!"

The generals responded in unison, their morale high. Zhu Han looked at them, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

At this moment, a scout hurried into the camp and reported nervously: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation! The enemy seems to have made some unusual movements and is gathering its forces. Their intentions are unclear."

Zhu Han frowned slightly when he heard this, but soon regained his composure. He turned to the generals and said, "It seems that Zhu Di can no longer hold back. However, this is exactly what we want. General Zhang, you will lead the reconnaissance team immediately to closely monitor the enemy's movements and report any situation immediately."

General Zhang took the order and left, while Zhu Han continued to deploy defensive work.

At the same time, in Zhu Di's mansion, the old counselor was reporting to him the latest situation on the border. After hearing this, Zhu Di sneered, "King Han, King Han, you really came to the border. However, this is not a place you can easily control."

He turned to the young counselor beside him and said, "Pass the order and have the generals on the border increase the offensive. We must let King Han know how powerful we are. But remember, do not harm his life. I want him to live to see how he is defeated step by step."

In the military camp on the border, Zhu Han and his generals were busy deploying defense strategies. At the same time, a conspiracy against Zhu Han was quietly brewing in Zhu Di's mansion.

Zhu Di sat in his study, playing with an exquisite jade ring in his hand, his eyes flashing with calculation. He looked at the old counselor beside him and said in a deep voice: "What is the situation at the border? Has the King of Han noticed anything?"

The old counselor bowed and replied, "Your Highness, according to the news from the border, King Han and his entourage have stepped up their guard, but it seems that they have not yet completely seen through our plan. However, the scouts he sent out are active frequently, so we need to be more cautious in our actions."

Zhu Di nodded slightly, with a sneer on his face. "King Han is indeed not a simple man, but this time, I will make sure he never returns. Pass the order down, and let the generals on the border add fuel to the fire. There is no need to hide your strength, just attack directly. But remember, you must capture King Han alive, I want to interrogate him personally."

Upon hearing this, the old counselor's eyes flashed with worry: "Your Highness, capturing King Han alive is extremely risky. If we fail, it will probably anger His Majesty, which will be disadvantageous to us."

Zhu Di waved his hand, his eyes firm: "Risks and opportunities coexist, I know my limits. You just need to follow my orders."

The old counselor had no choice but to obey the order and leave. The study room returned to peace again, but Zhu Di knew that under the calm, there was an undercurrent and a storm was about to come.

In the military camp at the border, Zhu Han was discussing countermeasures with his generals. A scout hurried into the camp and reported nervously: "Your Majesty, the enemy suddenly launched a fierce attack, and our defense line is in danger!"

Zhu Han frowned, stood up quickly, and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order, the whole army will enter combat status, and must hold the defense line and wait for reinforcements to arrive."

The generals followed the order and left, and the military camp became busy. Zhu Han stood on a high place, looking at the smoke-filled battlefield in the distance, secretly thinking about how to deal with this sudden crisis.

At this moment, a guard came running over, breathlessly reporting: "Your Highness, there is an urgent report from the capital. His Majesty has learned of the urgent war on the border and has ordered the dispatch of a large army to reinforce."

Zhu Han felt relieved after hearing this. He looked at the generals beside him and said in a deep voice, "Reinforcements are coming. We must hold on until the last moment. Pass the order and let the soldiers know that their families are waiting for their triumphant return in the capital."

The generals responded in unison, and their morale was boosted. Zhu Han knew that this battle was not only a test of their military capabilities, but also a test of their will and beliefs.

At the same time, in Zhu Di's mansion, the old counselor hurried over and reported solemnly: "Your Highness, there is news from the border. King Han has learned that reinforcements are coming and is defending with all his strength."

Zhu Di sneered, a fierce look flashed in his eyes: "Humph, what's wrong with holding out? Send a message to the border, tell the generals not to hold back, and force King Han into a desperate situation before the reinforcements arrive."

Upon hearing this, the old counselor frowned and said worriedly, "Your Highness, is this too risky? If King Han is really forced into a desperate situation, it may cause the wrath of His Majesty, which will be disadvantageous to us."

Zhu Di sneered, his eyes flashing with determination: "Old strategist, when did you become so cautious? Those who accomplish great things do not care about trivial matters. If King Han is really capable, he can get out of this desperate situation. What's more, I am sure that I can let him see my methods before he completely despairs."

The young counselor echoed, "Your Highness is right. Although the King of Han is brave, he can't fight four hands with two fists. If the border generals can make a concerted effort, they will surely force him into a dead end. Then, Your Highness can show up in the name of reinforcements and come to the rescue at the right time. This will not only demonstrate Your Highness's benevolence, but also make the King of Han grateful to You. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone?"

The old counselor still had some concerns after hearing this, but he had to admit that what the two young counselors said made sense, so he nodded helplessly: "In this case, I will go and send a message to the border, telling them to be careful and not let King Han notice anything."

Zhu Di nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand to signal the old counselor to leave, and then turned to the young counselor: "You should start preparing immediately. Once the victory news comes from the border, we will launch an offensive in the court and completely destroy the foundation of Prince Han in the court."

The young strategist bowed and accepted the order. He was about to leave, but then he seemed to remember something and turned around and said, "Your Highness, those upright people in the court and the officials loyal to the prince are eyeing us covetously. We must be on guard."

Zhu Di smiled slightly, with a cunning look in his eyes: "I have my own plan for this matter. You just need to act according to the plan, and I will make arrangements for the rest."

The young counselor took the order and left, leaving Zhu Di alone in the study room again. He stood alone in front of the window, staring into the distance, secretly calculating every move to come.

At the same time, in the military camp on the border, Zhu Han and his generals were nervously deploying defense strategies. A scout hurried into the camp and reported nervously: "Your Majesty, the enemy's offensive is getting more and more fierce, and our defense line is in danger in many places!"

Zhu Han frowned and said in a deep voice: "Pass the order and tell the soldiers to hold their positions. Reinforcements will arrive soon. At the same time, order General Zhang to personally lead a team of elite troops to bypass the enemy's rear and cut off their supply lines. Be sure to buy me some time!"

The generals took the order and left, and the military camp immediately became busy. Zhu Han stood on a high place, looking at the smoke-filled battlefield in the distance, and secretly prayed that reinforcements would arrive as soon as possible.

At this moment, a guard came running over, breathlessly reporting: "Your Highness, there is news from the capital that His Majesty has ordered the dispatch of a large army to reinforce us, and it is expected to arrive within three days!"

Zhu Han felt relieved when he heard this, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face. "Pass the order down," Zhu Han said in a deep voice, "Let the soldiers know that reinforcements are coming. They must boost their morale and hold on until the last moment!"

The guards took the order and left. Zhu Han's eyes swept over the busy soldiers in the camp, and a surge of heroic ambition surged in his heart.

"Your Highness," a middle-aged aide who looked like a scholar hurried into the tent, his expression showing some worry, "the situation on the border is becoming increasingly tense, we must be fully prepared."

Zhu Han turned to look at him and nodded: "Mr. Li is right. The enemy's offensive is fierce, but our will must be even stronger. Pass the order down to strengthen night patrols to prevent the enemy from attacking at night."

Mr. Li bowed and responded, then added, "Your Highness, I am also worried about the situation in the court. Zhu Di has great influence in the court, and there is no guarantee that he will not take the opportunity to cause trouble in the capital to tie down our forces."

Zhu Han frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Mr. Li is right. We need to pay attention to the affairs of the court. You should write a letter immediately and send it back to the capital as fast as possible. Ask Zhao Canjun to strengthen intelligence collection and ensure the stability of the capital."

Mr. Li took the order and retreated, while Zhu Han continued to stand in front of the tent, staring at the battlefield in the distance.

At this moment, a scout hurried into the camp and knelt on one knee to report: "Your Majesty, there are unusual movements in the enemy's rear, and there seem to be signs of large-scale troop movements."

Zhu Han heard this, and a gleam flashed in his eyes: "Zhu Di is really cunning. He wants to cut off our supply line and force us to retreat."

He turned to the generals beside him and said, "General Zhang, you must immediately lead the elite cavalry to bypass the enemy's rear, make sure to find out their troop deployment, and look for opportunities to destroy their supply lines. Remember, you must be careful and don't fight to the death."

General Zhang took the order and left, while Zhu Han continued to deploy other defensive measures.

Meanwhile, in the capital, General Zhao was anxiously waiting for news from the border. Suddenly, a messenger rushed in with an urgent secret letter in his hand.

After receiving the secret letter, Zhao Canjun quickly opened it and read it, his face became serious. He immediately summoned several trusted staff members to discuss countermeasures.

"Everyone, the war on the border is tense, and Zhu Di is ready to make moves in the court. We must strengthen intelligence gathering to ensure the stability of the capital." General Zhao said in a deep voice.

An aide said worriedly: "Sir, Zhu Di has great power in the court. How can we ensure the accuracy of the intelligence?"

A trace of determination flashed in General Zhao's eyes: "We must be more cautious. Immediately send more scouts to infiltrate Zhu Di's sphere of influence and collect intelligence. At the same time, strengthen contact with other court officials to ensure that information flows smoothly."

All the staff members took the order and left, while General Zhao stayed alone in the study, secretly thinking about how to better support the war on the border.

In Zhu Di's mansion, he was also anxiously waiting for news from the border. A trusted adviser hurried into the study and reported nervously: "Your Highness, there is news from the border that King Han's reinforcements are about to arrive and our offensive has been blocked."

Zhu Di frowned upon hearing this. If he failed, it would be a huge blow to him.

"Pass the order down," he said in a deep voice, "Tell the generals on the border not to hold back and to inflict a fatal blow on King Han before the reinforcements arrive. At the same time, strengthen the defense of the capital to prevent King Han from sending troops to launch a surprise attack."

The trusted adviser took the order and left. Zhu Di stood alone in front of the study window, staring at the sparse stars in the night sky, feeling mixed emotions.

Soon, there was a soft knock on the door outside the study, interrupting Zhu Di's thoughts. He came back to his senses and said in a deep voice, "Come in."

The door slowly opened, and the young strategist in charge of contacting court officials came in. He looked a little anxious, and walked quickly to Zhu Di. After bowing, he said anxiously: "Your Highness, there is news from the court that the upright people and court officials loyal to the prince are holding a secret meeting to discuss how to further support His Highness Prince Han. The situation is quite unfavorable to us."

Zhu Di frowned, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "These upright people usually claim to be upright, but they become Zhu Han's helpers at the critical moment. Pass the order down, strengthen the surveillance on them, and make sure to find out their gathering place and time, but remember not to alert the enemy."

The young strategist nodded and was about to leave when Zhu Di added, "Also, we need to use their influence in the court to create some rumors that are unfavorable to them so that they can't take care of themselves. Remember, the rumors must be cleverly designed so that people can hardly distinguish between true and false."

A sly look flashed in the young counselor's eyes, and he bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will act cautiously and make the upright people lose their composure."

After the young counselor left, Zhu Di looked out the window again, thinking about the next move in his chess game. At this time, the old counselor slowly walked into the study, with a serious look on his face.

"Your Highness, the situation on the border is becoming increasingly tense. Although our army is attacking with all its might, King Han's defenses are impregnable, and reinforcements are about to arrive. I'm afraid we won't be able to make a breakthrough in a short period of time." The old strategist's voice was low and powerful.

Zhu Di turned around and looked at the old counselor with deep eyes: "What the old counselor said is very true, but we can't give up just like that. Tell the border generals not to attack violently, but to adopt a strategy of siege instead of attack, so as to consume the food and manpower of King Han, and at the same time strengthen intelligence gathering, and make sure to find the weakness of King Han."

The old counselor nodded, a trace of admiration flashing in his eyes: "Your Highness is wise, I will make arrangements immediately. However, we still need to guard against the counterattack of King Han in the court, especially he may use the power of the clean stream to attack Your Highness with public opinion."

Zhu Di sneered: "Public opinion attack? Humph, those upright people are just a bunch of empty talkers who harm the country. They are nothing to be afraid of. As long as we hold real power, what can they do to us? However, you are right. We cannot take it lightly. Strengthen the construction of the intelligence network and make sure to grasp their movements. Once there is any sign of trouble, take immediate action."

The old counselor took the order and left, and the study returned to peace. Zhu Di stood alone in front of the window, his heart was in turmoil.

At the same time, in the military camp on the border, Zhu Han was also discussing countermeasures with the generals. A scout hurried into the camp, knelt on one knee and reported: "Your Majesty, our scouts have discovered a secret granary behind the enemy. It is heavily guarded, but if it can be destroyed, the enemy will collapse without a fight."