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

"Your Highness, all preparations have been completed. The deployment of the Prince's Army has been carried out as planned." General Lu Dawei walked into the study with a firm look in his eyes.

"Very good." Zhu Han said softly, "Next, the situation will change dramatically in a short period of time. We must ensure that everything goes according to plan and make sure that nothing goes wrong."

One day, Zhu Han received a secret report from the front line, which stated that serious internal strife had begun to occur in Zhu Di's army.

Several generals who were once his trusted confidants began to openly doubt Zhu Di's orders and secretly contacted the prince's army.

"Sure enough, Zhu Di's confidants are not a monolithic group."

Zhu Han chuckled and said, "This game is already under our control."

He stood up slowly, turned and walked to the other side of the study, ready to put his next plan into practice.

At the same time, the Prince's Army was also integrating all resources, preparing to completely defeat Zhu Di's counterattack in the next battle.

Night fell quietly, but the study in the Prince's Mansion was still as bright as day.

"Uncle, my father has summoned the crown prince again today." Gu Qingping walked into the study, her tone revealing some worry, "The crown prince's relationship with my father has become increasingly cold in the past few days. I'm afraid the current situation has made him suspicious."

"Your Majesty's attitude has become increasingly subtle. Biao'er's position as crown prince is not stable. It can even be said that he is walking on thin ice."

He turned around, his eyes full of meaning, "But Zhu Di is a hidden danger among hidden dangers. Although Your Majesty is watching from the sidelines, once the situation of the crown prince is unstable, unpredictable changes will surely occur."

Gu Qingping immediately understood what Zhu Han meant. "You mean, if the Crown Prince cannot completely consolidate his position, Father may make another decision, and this decision may very likely lead to a more serious power struggle."

Zhu Han nodded, "Zhu Di is not only the prince's rival, but also the biggest threat at the moment. He has deep military power and his ambition is unmatched. And his layout in the army and the court over the years is our biggest enemy."

Gu Qingping's eyes narrowed slightly, "Uncle, what do you think we should do next?"

Zhu Han slowly walked to the desk and picked up a tactical map. "Since fighting is inevitable, we must break Zhu Di's chain of plans and divide his forces. In terms of strategy, we cannot let him break through easily. We must use modern strategies and the resources in our hands to make the prince stand out from this power struggle."

Gu Qingping asked softly: "How do you plan to do it specifically?"

Zhu Han smiled slightly, with a hint of alertness in his eyes. "I have obtained some modern tactical resources through the sign-in system, and I will apply some of them to actual combat today. We must not only surpass him in terms of military strength, but also suppress him in terms of intelligence, layout, and command."

He went on to say, "I will use the 'War Command Simulation System' to analyze Zhu Di's military deployment and find his weaknesses. At the same time, through simulation analysis, I will accurately deploy the combat power of the Prince's Army and strive to break through Zhu Di's defense line in one fell swoop."

Gu Qingping took a deep breath, and her worries were slightly reduced. "This way, the prince's army can take advantage of this opportunity."

Zhu Han's eyes remained firm. "Not only that, I will also use the 'battlefield communication devices' obtained from the sign-in system to strengthen the battlefield command capabilities of the Prince's Army. These devices can effectively improve the reaction speed of the Prince's Army in battle, allowing it to quickly counterattack when the enemy shows a flaw."

A few days later in the morning, Zhu Han had already begun to secretly arrange all the tactical deployments. Using the modern resources obtained by the sign-in system, the combat power of the Prince's Army was gradually strengthened.

In the strategic command room of the Prince's Mansion, Zhu Biao was making the final deployment with several trusted generals.

Spread out on the table was a detailed tactical plan diagram given by Zhu Han. This diagram was no longer just a simple traditional troop deployment, it incorporated modern troop mobilization and combat strategies.

"Prince, the point of this battle is not just a confrontation of forces."

General Lu Dawei whispered, "What's more important is how to take a step ahead and control the situation before the enemy reacts."

"We must strike at the enemy's weakest link." Zhu Biao frowned. "If we can break Zhu Di's reserve forces, his main forces will not be able to continue to operate efficiently."

"I have arranged everything." Zhu Han walked into the command room and whispered, "The enemy's weakest point is not the number of troops, but Zhu Di's over-reliance on the heavy troops he has. We just need to make him believe that he has enough support, and then we will launch a decisive attack."

Gu Qingping then said: "If Zhu Di really thinks that he is stable, he will completely let down his guard, and we can take the opportunity to launch an attack."

"That's right." Zhu Han nodded. "In this game, we not only have to defeat the enemy, but also make the enemy collapse on its own."

While Zhu Han was making careful plans, Zhu Di had already quietly laid out his own plan.

Through a series of complex conspiracies, he attempted to take advantage of the unstable situation in the court and further expand his support base.

In Zhu Di's tent, he was discussing the next course of action with several trusted advisers.

Spread out on the table was the latest battle map. Zhu Di's eyes were deep, as if he had seen the entire future.

"The conflict between His Majesty and the Crown Prince is getting deeper and deeper. If we can take advantage of this and destroy the Crown Prince's support base, we will be able to gain the upper hand." A counselor whispered.

"That's right." Zhu Di's eyes flashed with a gleam of light. "Although the prince's army is powerful, it can't match my strength in the army. This time, I will not only strike the prince, but also completely control the power of the court."

He sat down slowly, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "Once the situation is in my favor, I will immediately launch an attack and make them completely lose their last chance."

On the eve of the battle, Zhu Han once again stood on the high platform of the Prince's Mansion, overlooking the entire situation of the Ming Dynasty.

"Qingping, tomorrow's battle will determine the future fate of the prince." Zhu Han's voice was low, but his eyes were full of confidence.

Gu Qingping nodded, "The prince has never been so determined. Tomorrow's decisive battle may really allow him to escape from this vortex of power."

Zhu Han did not answer immediately, but looked down at a secret letter in his hand.

He had analyzed Zhu Di's tactical layout through the sign-in system and carefully predicted the action trajectory of each general.

"Qingping, tomorrow, our victory or defeat will be determined by these subtle differences." Zhu Han's tone became more determined, "We have been planning for a long time, and victory belongs to us."

The next day, the battle came as expected. Zhu Biao personally led the Prince's Army and stood at the front line to face Zhu Di's challenge.

With the help of the war command simulation system, Zhu Han provided precise tactical instructions to the Prince's Army, and modern battlefield communication equipment also played a vital role in the battle.

As the battle progressed, the prince's army gradually gained the upper hand. Zhu Di's army seemed to have fallen into its own trap without realizing it. Every attack was cleverly counterattacked by the prince's army. Zhu Di's confidants began to have doubts and even began to suspect each other.

"Zhu Di was fooled," Zhu Han whispered in the command tent, "He thought he could control everything, but in fact, his ambition has pushed himself into the abyss."

Through a series of clever counterattacks, Zhu Biao's army successfully counterattacked Zhu Di's main force, and the situation gradually tilted in the direction of the prince's army.

At the end of the battle, Zhu Di's army had been completely defeated, and the status of Crown Prince Zhu Biao was substantially consolidated in this battle.

"The prince succeeded in this battle." Gu Qingping said softly, with joy in her eyes, "Father will definitely trust the prince more because of this."

Zhu Han stood up, his eyes deep, "This is just the beginning. The road ahead is still full of thorns. But at least, today, we won this round."

"Qingping, Zhu Di's failure is not the end."

Zhu Han sat at the desk, his eyes calm, his fingers gently fiddling with the weapon design drawings on the table, "We must be extra careful. Although the Prince's Army has temporarily taken a breather after the victory, the undercurrent outside is still surging."

Gu Qingping stood in front of the window and sighed softly, "Zhu Di's counterattack does not seem to have completely disappeared. The generals who hold real power behind him will not sit idly by."

Zhu Han slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked up at the rising sun in the distance.

At that moment, a new idea emerged in his mind: "The real war is not a head-on confrontation with the enemy, but a battle of wits and courage with those enemies hiding in the dark. No matter how solid Zhu Biao's position is now, the real victory or defeat will be determined by these forces hidden in the dark."

"Father doesn't completely trust the Crown Prince either." Gu Qingping said softly, "Although the Crown Prince won, Father's indifference still reminds us all the time that the Crown Prince has not really been recognized by Father."

Zhu Han's eyes flashed with a cold light, "So we must seize the right to speak in the court as soon as possible. Father may not completely stand on the side of the prince, and those supporters behind Zhu Di may also change the situation at a critical moment."

At the same time, Zhu Di was not completely defeated. He did not personally participate in the battle, but cleverly manipulated the situation from behind the scenes.

He knew that Zhu Biao's victory was only temporary, and the power struggle in the court was the real key. If Zhu Biao could not completely stabilize the court, his position as crown prince would be taken away by him sooner or later.

"The emperor's attitude is fickle. Although the prince may win, if he does not gain a firm foothold, he will eventually be eliminated."

Zhu Di whispered to his confidant, with a fierce light in his eyes, "I don't believe there is no room for reversal in this situation."

Several trusted generals bowed their heads and remained silent, obviously understanding Zhu Di's determination. Although the prince had temporarily stabilized the situation, Zhu Di could still launch a counterattack at the right time with his foundation in the army.

"Give the order to secretly mobilize some of the best troops in the army and prepare for any possible battle." Zhu Di said coldly, "This struggle will never stop here."

A few days later, the situation in the Prince's Mansion gradually underwent subtle changes.

Some court officials who had ostensibly supported the prince began to secretly contact Zhu Di's forces.

Even Zhu Biao's trusted generals had not completely eliminated their doubts. They still had doubts about whether the prince could truly control the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Han secretly investigated these reactions, frowning.

"Qingping, we must take action to dismantle the support of these people."

Zhu Han whispered, "Only by completely controlling the court can the prince gain a foothold in front of the emperor."

"What should we do?" Gu Qingping's eyes flashed with a hint of nervousness. "The situation in the Prince's Mansion has become increasingly complicated. The forces inside and outside are moving in an unknown direction."

Zhu Han sat down slowly, his eyes flashing with deep thought, "We must make arrangements to let Father see the Crown Prince's determination, and at the same time we must cleverly guide those ministers who are uneasy and divert them away from Zhu Di's side."

He sneered, "Use those wavering generals and gradually draw them to the prince's camp. At the same time, we must use false intelligence to stir up conflicts between Zhu Di and his supporters, so that they will be suspicious of each other internally."

"Is this all too risky?" Gu Qingping asked softly, "If we're not careful, it might arouse our father's dissatisfaction."

Zhu Han's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. "Adventure is necessary. What we need most now is to break this situation and make the situation develop in a direction that is favorable to us."

A few days later, Zhu Han began to implement his plan. He used the "intelligence analyzer" provided by the system to lay a complex intelligence network in the court.

At the same time, he secretly provoked conflicts among some generals within Zhu Di's camp.

He deliberately made several key generals believe that Zhu Di did not fully trust them and tried to exclude them. This news spread quickly, and cracks began to appear in Zhu Di's camp.

"Your Majesty no longer trusts us. Once Zhu Biao takes control of the court, we will inevitably be eliminated."

A general who had been loyal to Zhu Di whispered to another general in a private meeting, "We must stand firm in this struggle, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous."

These private discussions gradually reached Zhu Han's ears. He smiled slightly and had made a decision in his heart.

The key next is not only the battle on the battlefield, but also the battle of wits and courage in the court.

Just as Zhu Han was secretly making plans, urgent news suddenly came from the Prince's Mansion.

One of Zhu Biao's trusted generals was secretly assassinated. There was obviously an undercurrent behind the incident.

Zhu Biao was furious, and this incident also made him suspicious of many officials in the court.

"This is by no means a simple assassination."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists. "Someone wants to use this to stir up conflict between us and my father. They may even want to weaken the morale of the Crown Prince's army in this way."

"Prince, Zhu Di's power has not yet completely collapsed." General Lu Dawei said, "We need to observe more carefully and not let these hidden forces destroy our foundation from within."

Zhu Biao was silent for a moment, with a hint of determination in his eyes, "I understand. This assassination is a test. We cannot let any hostile forces disrupt the situation internally." (End of this chapter)