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

Zhu Di had no choice but to respond: "I dare not."

After the negotiations, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di returned to their respective camps.

Zhu Kai said to Gu Wen: "Although this has been temporarily resolved, I don't know what will happen in the future."

Gu Wen comforted him, "Your Majesty, let's get through this first."

Zhu Di said to his confidants in the camp: "Humph, this matter will never end here."

However, under the supervision of the court, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di had to gradually withdraw their troops.

After Zhu Kai and Zhu Di withdrew their troops, they each returned to their own fiefdoms.

Zhu Kai talked with Wang in the palace.

Zhu Kai sighed and said, "Madam, although we have temporarily stopped fighting this time, I still feel uneasy."

Wang comforted him, "Your Majesty, as long as we act carefully, there will always be a chance for a turnaround."

Zhu Kai said worriedly: "Zhu Di is ambitious and will never give up, and the attitude of the court is unclear."

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

Zhu Di said angrily: "It is really aggrieved to be suppressed by the imperial court like this!"

His adviser said: "Your Majesty, don't be impulsive, you need to think long-term."

Zhu Di shouted, "Take a long-term view? If we wait any longer, we will lose all our chances!"

The counselor hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, calm down. Now we have to secretly accumulate strength and wait for the opportunity."

Zhu Kai is also actively planning.

Zhu Kai said to his generals: "Strengthen the defense of the fiefdom and do not slack off in training the soldiers."

The general replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I understand."

The imperial court paid close attention to the movements of Zhu Kai and Zhu Di.

In the court, ministers were discussing the matter.

A minister said: "Your Majesty, although Zhu Kai and Zhu Di have withdrawn their troops, we still need to be on guard."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I will make arrangements and send people to closely monitor their every move."

As the days passed, the secret fight between Zhu Kai and Zhu Di never stopped.

One day, Zhu Kai received a secret letter, which mentioned that Zhu Di was secretly contacting other forces.

Zhu Kai was surprised and said, "Zhu Di is moving so fast, it seems he is planning some conspiracy again."

Gu Wen said: "Your Majesty, we can't just sit there and wait for death. We have to find a way to deal with it."

Zhu Kai pondered for a moment and said, "Send someone to find out Zhu Di's specific plan."

On the other hand, Zhu Di also learned that Zhu Kai was investigating him.

Zhu Di sneered and said, "It's not that easy to check my background."

Zhu Di decided to speed up the pace of action.

He said to his men: "Step up your contacts with all parties and promise them great benefits."

The subordinate asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do if the court finds out?"

Zhu Di said fiercely: "Don't worry about that. Let's get things done first."

Zhu Kai's spies encountered many obstacles during their investigation.

The spy reported: "Your Majesty, Zhu Di is very cautious and it is difficult for us to obtain useful intelligence."

Zhu Kai frowned and said, "Keep investigating. Don't let go of even a tiny clue."

Just when the two sides were secretly competing, an imperial decree suddenly came from the court, requiring Zhu Kai and Zhu Di to come to Beijing to meet the emperor.

Zhu Kai was worried: "I don't know whether this sudden decree is a blessing or a curse."

Wang said, "Your Majesty, please be careful when you go to the capital."

After receiving the imperial edict, Zhu Di was also full of doubts.

Zhu Di said to his men: "It seems that the court is going to take action against us."

On the way to Beijing, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di met.

Zhu Di taunted, "Second brother, how are you?"

Zhu Kai replied: "Fourth brother, you have put a lot of thought into this."

The two of them had a different conversation and the atmosphere was tense.

Arrived in the capital, in the imperial palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Kai and Zhu Di and said, "You two brothers have disappointed me greatly. If there is any more fighting, I will never tolerate it."

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di quickly knelt down and said, "I dare not."

Zhu Yuanzhang added: "I called you here this time to give you a chance to atone for your sins."

Zhu Kai asked, "What instructions does the emperor have?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "There are enemies invading the northern border. I order you to lead the troops to fight against the foreign enemies."

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.

After leaving the palace, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di returned to their respective residences.

Zhu Kai discussed with Gu Wen at his residence.

Zhu Kai said solemnly, "Gu Wen, I don't know whether this expedition to resist foreign enemies is a test of my father's sincerity or has some other meaning."

Gu Wen pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, no matter what, this is an opportunity. If you can make military achievements, you may be able to change the current situation."

Zhu Kai nodded slightly: "What you said makes sense, but Zhu Di will definitely try his best to grab the credit."

Gu Wen said: "Your Majesty, we must be careful and not let him succeed."

On the other side, Zhu Di was also discussing with his advisers in his residence.

Zhu Di said: "This expedition is a good opportunity for us to turn things around."

The counselor responded: "Your Highness, Zhu Kai must have made some preparations. We must come up with a foolproof plan."

Zhu Di snorted coldly: "He can't do anything."

Before setting off, Zhu Kai gave a speech to the soldiers.

Zhu Kai said loudly: "My fellow soldiers, this expedition concerns the safety of our country. We must fight bravely to defend our country!"

The soldiers shouted in unison: "We are willing to serve the prince!"

Zhu Di was also boosting morale.

Zhu Di shouted: "Brothers, follow me, it's time to make achievements!"

After the army set off, the atmosphere along the way was tense.

Zhu Kai said to the generals around him: "Pay close attention to Zhu Di's movements and don't let him take advantage of any opportunity."

The general nodded and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Soon, the army arrived at the border.

The enemy is coming in full force and the battle is about to break out.

Zhu Kai commanded the soldiers to deploy their troops and said, "Everyone stay calm and follow my orders!"

Zhu Di was eager to attack, shouting: "Charge, kill them!"

Seeing this, Zhu Kai shouted angrily: "Zhu Di, don't be reckless!"

Zhu Di replied: "Brother, you are a coward, how can you win a battle?"

Zhu Kai had no choice but to send troops to support Zhu Di.

The battle was extremely fierce and both sides suffered heavy casualties.

During the break, Zhu Kai found Zhu Di.

Zhu Kai said: "Fourth brother, fighting a war is not a reckless act, it requires strategy."

Zhu Di said disdainfully: "Second brother, your method is too slow. You must attack decisively on the battlefield."

Zhu Kai said angrily: "You will cause more soldiers to die in vain!"

Zhu Di snorted and ignored Zhu Kai.

In the following battles, Zhu Di continued to do as he pleased.

Zhu Kai could only command his troops more carefully to minimize casualties.

During a battle, Zhu Di's troops were surrounded by the enemy.

Zhu Di shouted anxiously: "Second brother, come and save me!"

Zhu Kai hesitated for a moment, but finally ordered troops to send out for rescue.

Zhu Kai said: "Soldiers, we can't let our brothers be annihilated by the enemy!" After a hard battle, Zhu Di's troops were finally rescued.

Zhu Di said with some guilt at this time: "Second brother, this time it's all thanks to you."

Zhu Kai said, "Fourth brother, don't be so impulsive again in the future."

However, the enemy's attacks became more and more fierce.

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di once again faced tremendous pressure.

Faced with the enemy's increasingly fierce attacks, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di urgently discussed countermeasures in the tent.

Zhu Kai said sternly, "Fourth brother, the enemy's offensive is fierce now. We can no longer fight alone. We must work together."

Zhu Di frowned and replied, "Second brother, I was impulsive before. From now on, I will follow your command."

Zhu Kai nodded and continued, "According to the spies' report, the enemy seems to be well prepared this time. Their food and grass supplies are endless. We have to find a way to cut off their supply lines."

Zhu Di thought for a moment and said, "Second brother, leave this to me. I will lead a team of elite soldiers to attack their food and fodder camp."

Zhu Kai said worriedly: "This mission is very dangerous, you must be careful."

Zhu Di patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, second brother, I will not fail in my mission."

After Zhu Di set out with his elite troops, Zhu Kai also strengthened the defense line.

Zhu Kai instructed the generals: "Set up more traps, strengthen patrols, and never let the enemy take advantage of the situation."

The generals responded in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

On the way to the enemy's food and forage camp, Zhu Di encountered a small group of enemy troops.

Zhu Di shouted: "Brothers, we must fight quickly and decisively, and we must not expose our whereabouts."

After a fierce battle, Zhu Di successfully got rid of the enemy.

Finally, they arrived at the enemy's food and forage camp.

Zhu Di gave an order: "Charge in and burn their food supplies!"

In an instant, flames shot up into the sky and the enemy's food and supplies were reduced to ashes.

On this side, Zhu Kai was anxiously waiting for news from Zhu Di.

The soldier came to report: "Your Majesty, the King of Yan successfully burned the enemy's food supplies."

Zhu Kai was overjoyed: "Great! Now the enemy's morale will be greatly disrupted."

When the enemy generals learned that the food and supplies had been burned, they were furious.

The enemy general roared: "We must catch those damn guys!"

The enemy's offensive gradually weakened as they lost their food and fodder supplies.

Zhu Kai saw the right opportunity and said, "Soldiers, it's time to counterattack. Follow me and charge!"

The soldiers were in high spirits and fought bravely.

On the battlefield, Zhu Di also led his troops back to fight.

Zhu Di shouted: "Second brother, we will attack from both sides and make sure that the enemy will not be able to return."

The two brothers fought side by side and defeated the enemy.

After the battle, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di summarized the battle situation in the tent.

Zhu Kai said: "Fourth brother, you have made a great contribution to our victory this time."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Second brother is still in command."

However, just as they were celebrating their victory, an imperial decree came from the court.

The eunuch who delivered the decree said in a shrill voice: "Your Majesty has ordered the two princes to return to the capital as soon as possible."

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di looked at each other, their hearts full of confusion.

Zhu Di couldn't help but ask: "The war isn't over yet, why do you suddenly want us to return to Beijing?"

The eunuch who delivered the decree said, "This is the order of His Majesty. The two princes must not disobey."

In desperation, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di had to arrange military affairs and set off back to Beijing.

On the way, Zhu Di said to Zhu Kai: "Second brother, what do you think father meant by this?"

Zhu Kai shook his head: "I can't guess it either, we'll know when we get back."

After returning to the capital, they immediately went to the palace to meet the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy face.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Do you know why I urgently summoned you back?"

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di knelt down and said in unison: "I don't know, please tell me, father."

Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the table and said, "Someone has impeached you for having your own army and plotting rebellion!"

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di were both shocked when they heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

Zhu Kai kowtowed quickly and said, "Father, please understand. I have absolutely no intention of rebelling."

Zhu Di also hurriedly said: "Father, this must be a false accusation. I am loyal to you, and heaven and earth can bear witness to it."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly: "I also hope that this is a false accusation, but now the evidence is irrefutable, how do you explain it?"

Zhu Kai raised his head and said, "Father, I have been fighting the enemy at the border with all my strength, and I have no other intentions than to defend my country. I hope your Majesty will investigate this in detail."

Zhu Di also responded: "I have fought bravely on the battlefield. If I had the intention of rebellion, why would I risk my life so much?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment, then said, "Well, I will give you a chance to prove your innocence. You have three days to find out who is behind the false accusation, otherwise I will punish you severely."

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di took the order and withdrew.

After leaving the palace, Zhu Di said to Zhu Kai: "Second brother, it is clear that someone is deliberately framing us."

Zhu Kai frowned and said, "Fourth brother, this is not the time to complain. We have to find the real culprit quickly."

Zhu Di said, "Second brother, do you think it was done by those ministers in the court who are at odds with us?"

Zhu Kai pondered and said, "It's possible, but we can't rule out the intervention of other forces."

The two decided to act separately, Zhu Kai would investigate the movements of the ministers in the court, while Zhu Di would look for possible clues.

Zhu Kai came to the house of a minister with whom he had a good relationship.

Zhu Kai asked, "Sir, do you know who is responsible for this false accusation?"

The minister shook his head and said, "Second Prince, this matter is very strange, and I have no clue."

Zhu Kai returned disappointed.

Zhu Di also gained nothing.

Zhu Di said to his men, "Keep investigating and don't miss any clues."

The next day, Zhu Kai discovered some clues during the investigation.

Zhu Kai said to Gu Wen: "I think this matter is related to my third brother Zhu Gang."

Gu Wen was surprised and asked, "Third Prince? Why would he do this?"

Zhu Kai analyzed: "He has always coveted the throne, and perhaps wants to take this opportunity to get rid of me and Zhu Di."

After Zhu Di learned of Zhu Kai's discovery, he said, "Second brother, if it is really him, we must not let him off easily."

Just then, a new situation emerged.

A witness pointed out that it was Zhu Gang's men who were behind the incident.

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di took the evidence and went to the palace to meet the emperor again.

Zhu Kai said, "Father, I have already found out the truth. It was my third brother Zhu Gang who ordered his men to frame me and my fourth brother."

Zhu Di also said: "Please let your father make the decision for us."

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious: "How dare this rebellious son be so bold and presumptuous."

Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Zhu Gang to be detained and await his fate.

Zhu Kai and Zhu Di were finally cleared of their grievances.

However, after all these twists and turns, the relationship between the two brothers has also undergone subtle changes.

Zhu Di said to Zhu Kai: "Brother, after this incident, I understand that we brothers should unite."

Zhu Kai nodded and said, "Fourth brother, as long as we are wholeheartedly committed to the Ming Dynasty, we will surely achieve great things."

But what they don't know is that a bigger conspiracy is yet to come.

In a dark corner, a mysterious man said: "Although they failed this time, their good days will not last long."

It turns out that there are deeper forces behind all this.

After resolving Zhu Gang's false accusation, Zhu Kai and Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief temporarily.

However, not long after, another major event occurred in the court. (End of this chapter)