Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

At the same time, Zhu Di was furious in his tent.

Zhu Di shouted, "What a bunch of rubbish! You actually let Zhu Kai escape!"

The generals all bowed their heads and said nothing.

The counselor said, "Your Majesty, calm down. Although Zhu Kai escaped, he has been seriously injured and is not worth worrying about."

Zhu Di snorted coldly: "Next time I will definitely defeat him thoroughly!"

In the court, Zhu Biao learned about the war situation.

Zhu Biao said to his ministers worriedly: "When will the fighting between the two brothers end?"

One of the ministers said, "Your Majesty, why not send another envoy to persuade them to stop fighting?"

Zhu Biao shook his head: "The previous envoys all returned empty-handed, what can we do this time?"

Another minister said, "Your Majesty, you can promise them great benefits, maybe that will move them."

Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and said, "I can only try again."

The messenger came to Zhu Kai and Zhu Di's camp again.

The messenger said to Zhu Kai, "Second Prince, His Majesty is willing to make you king, as long as you stop fighting."

Zhu Kai sneered and said, “This is Big Brother’s expedient measure. I don’t believe it.”

The messenger went to see Zhu Di again and said, "Prince of Yan, His Majesty is willing to give you a large piece of land as long as you stop fighting."

Zhu Di said disdainfully: "This is not what I want."

The messenger had no choice but to go back and report.

When Zhu Biao learned about this, he became even more troubled: "What should I do?"

After Zhu Kai rejected Zhu Biao's offer of amnesty, he discussed countermeasures with Gu Wen again in the tent.

Zhu Kai frowned and said, "Gu Wen, now that our strength has been greatly reduced, how should we deal with Zhu Di's attack next?"

Gu Wen pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, we need to replenish our troops and food as soon as possible, and strengthen our defenses."

Zhu Kai nodded and said, "But all of this takes time and resources. Where can we get them?"

Gu Wen suggested: "Your Majesty, perhaps we can ask for help from the wealthy merchants and landlords around us and promise them some benefits."

Zhu Kai hesitated and asked, "Will this cause public resentment?"

Gu Wen said: "Your Majesty, this is also a helpless move. If not, we will find it difficult to resist Zhu Di."

So Zhu Kai sent people to contact the surrounding wealthy businessmen and landlords.

Zhu Di, on the other hand, was furious about Zhu Kai's escape.

Zhu Di said to his generals: "It is your fault that Zhu Kai escaped this time!"

The generals knelt down and pleaded guilty.

One of the generals said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to redeem myself from my crime and lead a team of elite soldiers to launch a surprise attack on Zhu Kai's camp."

Zhu Di thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll give you this chance. If you can't succeed, you'll have to come to me with your head!"

At the same time, Zhu Kai's envoy was negotiating with a wealthy businessman.

The messenger said: "As long as you are willing to provide financial assistance, the prince will definitely remember your kindness."

The rich businessman hesitated and said, "This may cost me my life. I need to think about it again."

The messenger said anxiously: "The situation is urgent. I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible."

At this moment, Zhu Di's special forces had quietly approached Zhu Kai's camp.

The sentry noticed something unusual and hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, the enemy is attacking!"

Zhu Kai was shocked: "Quickly organize defense!"

There was a sudden chaos in the camp, and the soldiers hurriedly picked up their weapons to prepare to meet the enemy.

Zhu Di's generals shouted: "Charge! Capture Zhu Kai alive!"

Zhu Kai personally climbed up the watchtower and commanded the battle: "Archers, release your arrows!"

For a moment, arrows rained down, and Zhu Di's surprise attack encountered some obstacles.

But they still fought forward bravely and broke through the first line of defense.

Zhu Kai shouted: "Brothers, kill the enemy with me!"

The two sides engaged in fierce close combat.

During the battle, Zhu Kai spotted Zhu Di's generals and glared at them: "Today is the day you die!"

As he said this, he rushed towards the other party with his sword.

After a hard battle, Zhu Kai finally repelled Zhu Di's surprise attack, but he also suffered heavy losses.

After the battle, Zhu Kai sat on the ground exhausted and said to Gu Wen: "This is not a solution. We must find a way to reverse the situation."

Gu Wen said, "Your Highness, perhaps we can send someone to alienate Zhu Di and his generals."

Zhu Kai's eyes lit up: "This plan is feasible, do it quickly."

After Zhu Kai decided to implement the strategy of sowing discord, he began to plan it carefully with Gu Wen.

Zhu Kai said: "Gu Wen, if this plan is to succeed, it must be done flawlessly."

Gu Wenying said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have already thought of the arrangements."

Gu Wen selected a clever spy, gave him careful instructions, and then let him infiltrate Zhu Di's army.

After the spy sneaked into Zhu Di's camp, he deliberately spread rumors when the soldiers were resting.

The spy said: "I heard that the surprise attack failed because the general secretly communicated with Zhu Kai and deliberately let the enemy win."

These words soon reached Zhu Di's ears.

Zhu Di was furious: "How dare you spread rumors in the army? Investigate and find out who spread the rumors!"

However, rumors had quietly spread in the army, and many generals began to doubt.

At this time, there was new movement from Zhu Kai's side.

Zhu Kai said to his generals: "Send someone to deliver a letter to Zhu Di, saying that one of his generals has reached an agreement with me and is ready to defect."

The general was puzzled: "Your Majesty, how could Zhu Di easily believe this?"

Zhu Kai smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, what's important is to make him suspicious."

After receiving the letter, Zhu Di indeed became suspicious of the general.

Zhu Di summoned the generals and asked coldly, "Do you have anything to explain?"

The general knelt down hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, this must be Zhu Kai's plan to alienate us. I am loyal and have no second thoughts!"

Zhu Di snorted, "It's better to do so. If I find out that you are unfaithful, I will not let you off easily!"

The general was angry, but could do nothing about it.

On the other side, Zhu Kai's camp welcomed a mysterious visitor.

The visitor claimed to be sent by a general in Zhu Di's army who was dissatisfied with Zhu Di.

The visitor said: "My general has long been dissatisfied with Zhu Di and intends to join the Second Prince."

Zhu Kai was suspicious in his heart, but on the surface he said: "If that's the case, I will definitely not treat your general unfairly."

After the visitor left, Gu Wen said, "Your Majesty, I don't know whether what this person said is true or not."

Zhu Kai pondered for a moment: "Let's observe first, maybe this is another trick of Zhu Di."

In Zhu Di's army, morale was low and people were in panic because of the influence of the alienation strategy.

Zhu Di once again summoned his generals to discuss countermeasures.

Zhu Di said: "Now there are rumors in the army, what good plans do you have?"

The generals looked at each other and no one answered for a while.

At this moment, news came that Zhu Kai's reinforcements were about to arrive.

Zhu Di's face was gloomy: "What should I do?"

One general said, "Your Majesty, it would be better for us to withdraw our troops for the time being and make further plans."

Zhu Di hesitated again and again, and finally ordered the troops to retreat.

Zhu Kai was overjoyed when he learned that Zhu Di had withdrawn his troops.

Zhu Kai said: "This strategy of sowing discord has finally worked, but we can't take it lightly."

Gu Wen nodded and said, "Your Highness is right. We need to take this time to rest and recuperate in case Zhu Di attacks again."

After Zhu Di withdrew his troops, Zhu Kai finally got a chance to catch his breath.

In the tent, Zhu Kai and Gu Wen were discussing the next move. Zhu Kai said, "Gu Wen, although Zhu Di has temporarily withdrawn his troops, I'm sure he won't give up. We need to be fully prepared."

Gu Wen nodded and said, "Your Majesty, our top priority now is to consolidate our defenses and recruit new soldiers to replenish our forces."

Zhu Kai frowned slightly: "We need to be cautious when recruiting new soldiers, and we must not recruit a mob."

Gu Wen responded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will personally check this matter."

On the other side, Zhu Di was also very angry in his own camp.

Zhu Di said to his trusted generals: "We were disturbed by Zhu Kai's divisive tactics this time. This is really abominable!"

The general said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Kai is full of tricks, we have to be on guard."

Zhu Di snorted coldly: "When I have reorganized the troops, I will make him pay."

A few days later, Gu Wen reported to Zhu Kai on the recruitment of new soldiers.

Gu Wen said: "Your Majesty, we have recruited a lot of new soldiers, but it will take some time to train them."

Zhu Kai was worried: "We can't be careless about training. We need to make them fight as soon as possible."

At this moment, a spy came hurriedly to report: "Your Majesty, it's not good, Zhu Di has made new moves again."

Zhu Kai was shocked: "Tell me quickly, what happened?"

The spy said: "Zhu Di sent envoys to secretly collude with some surrounding forces."

Zhu Kai pondered for a moment: "It seems that he wants to isolate us, and we can't just sit there and wait for death."

Zhu Kai decided to personally visit some forces that were still watching.

In a wealthy family's house, Zhu Kai talked with the owner.

Zhu Kai said: "The situation is turbulent now. I, Zhu Kai, am dedicated to the stability of Ming Dynasty. I hope you can help me."

The master hesitated and said, "Second Prince, this matter is too risky. I..."

Zhu Kai hurriedly said: "As long as you are willing to help, I will reward you handsomely in the future."

After some persuasion, the owner finally agreed to provide some support.

Zhu Di was also actively preparing for another attack.

Zhu Di said to his men: "We must defeat Zhu Kai in one fell swoop this time. We cannot give him another chance to turn the tables."

Soon, Zhu Di's army approached Zhu Kai's camp again.

Zhu Kai stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy in the distance, and said: "Soldiers, this is a life-or-death battle, we will never retreat!"

The soldiers shouted: "We are willing to live and die with the prince!"

The battle began and Zhu Di's army launched a fierce attack.

Zhu Kai commanded the soldiers to resist tenaciously.

Zhu Kai shouted: "Archer, shoot hard!"

The battlefield was filled with the sound of killing, and both sides suffered heavy casualties.

During the fierce battle, a general came to report to Zhu Kai: "My Lord, the left wing is about to be overwhelmed!"

Zhu Kai said decisively: "Send the reserve team up, we must hold on!"

Zhu Di also encountered considerable resistance.

Zhu Di roared: "Charge! Anyone who retreats will be punished by military law!"

After a day of fierce fighting, both sides were exhausted.

At night, Zhu Kai discussed with the generals in the tent.

Zhu Kai said: "Although today's battle was difficult, we also let Zhu Di see our determination."

The general said: "Your Majesty, Zhu Di may attack again tomorrow. How should we respond?"

Zhu Kai thought for a moment and said: "Send someone to attack Zhu Di's camp tonight and disrupt his deployment."

The general took the order and left.

However, Zhu Di had been prepared.

When Zhu Kai's sneak attack troops arrived, they encountered an ambush by Zhu Di.

The surprise attacking troops suffered heavy losses, and only a few people escaped.

After Zhu Kai heard the news, his face darkened: "Zhu Di is indeed cunning."

Gu Wen said, "Your Majesty, the situation is not favorable to us. How about asking the court for help?"

Zhu Kai said firmly: "No, we can't rely on the court unless it is absolutely necessary."

The next day, Zhu Di launched another attack.

Zhu Kai personally went into battle to kill the enemy and boost morale.

Just when the battle was at a stalemate, news suddenly came that the imperial court had sent a large army to quell the rebellion.

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di were both shocked.

The arrival of the imperial army shocked and uneasy both Zhu Kai and Zhu Di.

Zhu Kai urgently discussed countermeasures with Gu Wen in the tent.

Zhu Kai said solemnly: "Gu Wen, the arrival of the imperial army is not sure whether it is a blessing or a curse."

Gu Wen pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, we must be cautious at this time and must not act rashly."

Zhu Kai nodded slightly: "Then according to your opinion, what should we do?"

Gu Wen analyzed: "The court may be trying to take this opportunity to completely resolve the dispute. We might as well send someone to test the court's attitude first."

Zhu Kai agreed with Gu Wen's suggestion and sent an envoy to the imperial army camp.

At the same time, there was chaos in Zhu Di's tent.

Zhu Di said angrily: "Why didn't the court come earlier or later, but chose to come and disrupt things at this time."

The general under him said: "Your Majesty, should we suspend the attack first?"

Zhu Di pondered for a moment and said, "Let's see what the court's intention is."

The generals of the imperial army conferred with their advisers in their tents.

The general said: "Your Majesty ordered us to quell this war, but he did not specify his specific intention. It is really hard to understand."

The counselor said, "Sir, in my opinion, we need to stabilize the situation first, and then act accordingly."

Soon, the envoy sent by Zhu Kai arrived at the imperial army camp.

The messenger said respectfully: "Sir, my prince is devoted to the country, and this fight is a helpless act."

The general of the imperial court said: "Humph, if that's the case, why do we have to fight?"

The messenger quickly explained: "It's all a misunderstanding. I hope you can see clearly."

The general of the imperial court was silent for a moment and said, "You go back first, and let me think about it."

The messenger returned to Zhu Kai's camp and reported the situation to Zhu Kai.

Zhu Kai frowned and said, "It seems that the court is also watching."

Zhu Di also sent envoys to test the court's attitude.

The court generals also did not give a clear answer.

At this time, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly tense.

Zhu Kai said to the soldiers: "No matter what the court decides, we must be prepared to fight."

The soldiers shouted in unison: "We are willing to obey the prince's orders!"

Zhu Di also said to his subordinates: "Everyone, be alert and be ready to deal with changes at any time."

After a few more days, the court generals finally decided to summon Zhu Kai and Zhu Di for negotiations.

At the negotiation table, the court general said solemnly: "My two princes, His Majesty is extremely dissatisfied with your fight, and now he has ordered me to settle the matter."

Zhu Kai said: "Sir, I have no intention of fighting, but..."

Zhu Di interrupted, "Don't try to quibble. It's obviously you who started the trouble."

Zhu Kai glared at Zhu Di and said, "You are slandering me!"

The generals of the imperial court shouted, "Shut up! His Majesty's order is for you to stop fighting. If you disobey again, you will not be forgiven."

Zhu Kai bowed his head and said, "I am willing to follow the court's arrangements."

Zhu Di said unwillingly: "Sir, I..."

The general of the imperial court said sternly: "King Yan, are you going to disobey my order?" (End of this chapter)