One day, Zhu Biao summoned Han Du into the palace.
The order passed down from the cabinet has not yet received a response. Han Du was staring at the movements in the northern counties, but he did not expect that Zhu Biao would summon him at this time.
"Is there anything important that the emperor has summoned here?" Han Du asked quickly after saluting.
Zhu Biao looked a little bitter and handed a secret letter in his hand to Han Du.
Han Du felt strange and stepped forward to take it.
I heard Zhu Biao sigh: "I got the news that all those who resigned have gone to Peking."
"Going to Peking?" This was a bit unexpected for Han Du, but it seemed to be within his expectation.
For a moment, Han Du didn't know whether to be happy or worried.
Wait... The news from the counties he ordered has not been sent back yet. How did the emperor know the movements of those people?
In an instant, Han Du realized that Zhu Biao must have his own news channel. And this news must have come back from Peiping, otherwise he would not be so sure.
In other words, Zhu Biao has already deployed people in Peiping?
At the same time, Han Du had more profound thoughts...Lao Zhu once revealed to himself the idea of setting up a Jinyiwei, but he was too consumed by it. It was large, not secretive enough, and would cause panic among all the officials, so I gave up the idea.
Well, at least that's what Han Du thought before.
But now it seems that Lao Zhu not only did not give up the idea, but actually secretly established the Jin Yiwei. It's just that he keeps it secret even from himself and doesn't know about it.
Moreover, from the fact that Zhu Biao was able to get accurate information so much earlier than himself, it seems that Lao Zhu left this secret guard to Zhu Biao.
"Don't look at me with that look. I have nothing to hide from you. It's the news from Yiluan Division." Zhu Biao glanced at Han Du and said calmly.
Han Du coughed twice in embarrassment and shook his head vigorously: "The emperor misunderstood. I am not curious about the source of the news. As long as the emperor can confirm the accuracy of the news."
The old minister once wanted to change Yiluan Si to Jinyiwei. Although the name has not been changed now, I am afraid that the responsibilities of Yiluan Si have long been changed.
Zhu Biao nodded slightly: "In your opinion, what should I do now?"
"The emperor should immediately give an order for King Yan to arrest these people and escort them to the capital." Han Du said without hesitation.
Zhu Biao glanced at Han Du quietly and sighed: "It seems that you still think that these people are just after the fourth brother?"
Han Du chuckled and said coldly: "If one person goes to Peiping, that can still be explained. But now more than a hundred people have arrived in Peiping. If they say they have nothing to do with King Yan, who will believe it?"
Zhu Biao didn't believe it either, but Zhu Di was his biological brother after all, and he really didn't want to turn against Zhu Di.
Seeing Zhu Biao's hesitation, Han Du became anxious and said quickly: "Your Majesty, these people are forced to resign, and they will inevitably have resentment towards the court. They are gathered in Peiping now. If they really collude with King Yan, then I'm afraid It won’t be able to end!”
Zhu Biao raised his head slightly and looked outside the hall, "But this is just your guess. Although these people have resigned, since they have not broken any laws, they cannot be arrested casually, right?"
Han Du suddenly fell silent. Arresting so many people at once, but they had not broken any laws, had indeed had a huge negative impact. It is not surprising that Zhu Biao was hesitant.
After pondering for a while, Han Du said again: "Since we can't capture those people, we might as well call King Yan back to the capital."
"Recall the fourth brother?" Zhu Biao did not object immediately, but seriously thought about Han Du's method.
"Yes! If these people really collude with King Yan, then King Yan must be their leader. As long as King Yan is summoned back to the capital, no matter what plans they have, they will be leaderless."
"Besides, there is no need for a reason to recall King Yan. The emperor just said that he has not seen King Yan for a long time and misses him."
Zhu Biao thought carefully about Han Du's suggestion and nodded slowly after a moment. This method is indeed good and completely reasonable. No one can find anything to criticize.
The best thing is that the fourth brother has no way to refuse. If he refuses, wouldn't it mean that he really has something evil in his heart? If he comes to the capital in compliance with the order, then Zhu Biao can keep him in the capital for a long time just by saying that he misses Zhu Di very much and is reluctant to leave him.
As long as Zhu Di is not in Peiping, no matter what conspiracy those people have, it will all be in vain.
"Okay, I will immediately issue an order to summon my fourth brother back to the capital!"
...
Zhu Di was discussing with Yao Guangxiao how to capture Fu Youde's army without anyone noticing.
If you want to win over Fu Youde, the best thing is of course to be able to persuade him.
But if Fu Youde was so easy to persuade, Zhu Di wouldn't be so worried.
Yao Guangxiao also felt that this matter was difficult, but at this moment he had to come up with a feasible strategy.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Yao Guangxiao's mind.
"My lord, if you want to take down this army without a fight, I'm afraid that person must take action."
Zhu Di's eyes lit up instantly, and he felt regretful. How could he forget that person? If that person steps forward, he can almost take down this army with his hands. The only question is, is that person really willing to help him?
"Is he really willing to help me?"
Even now, Zhu Di doesn't know why that person is willing to help him. Because he really couldn't think of anything else that he could give him based on his status.
Yao Guangxiao laughed: "The poor monk knows that the prince has never believed that he would fall to the prince, so he would take this opportunity to let the prince see clearly. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
"Okay!" Zhu Di took a few steps forward, held Yao Guangxiao's hand with both hands, and said with a strong promise: "Help me bring a message to him, as long as he is willing to come out and help me. No matter what he wants, I will give it to him." Yes!"
"The prince is worried too much. He doesn't expect anything extravagantly." Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.
Zhu Di didn't say anything anymore, everything had to wait until the man arrived.
Yao Guangxiao said goodbye and left, going back to arrange for the man to be taken to Peiping.
Yanshan Guard Guard Qianhu Qiufu walked outside the door and said, "Report..."
"Come in." Zhu Di's voice came from the hall.
Qiu Fu walked in, cupped his fists and saluted: "Your Majesty, there is an imperial edict."
Zhu Di's heart suddenly tightened, he was really afraid of what might happen. If anything about what he was planning these days were leaked, his whole family would be in danger.
If you don't come early, you won't come later, but the imperial edict came at this time, and Zhu Di couldn't help but think about it.
"Where is the person who delivered the order?" Zhu Di suppressed the fear in his heart, but his eyes still betrayed him.
Qiu Fu is Zhu Di's confidant and knows Zhu Di very well. He didn't know why the prince was so shocked. Was it because of the imperial edict?
"Go back to your lord, just in the front hall."
Zhu Di hesitated for a moment and did not go to the front hall immediately. After thinking about it for a long time, he ordered: "I am not feeling well, please go and apologize for me first. Please let me rest in the palace for a few days, and wait for my illness to recover before you can greet the imperial edict."
Although Qiu Fu is a military commander, he is rough on the outside but delicate on the inside. Without asking the prince why, he bowed and said, "General, I will obey."
Seeing that Qiu Fu was about to turn around and leave, Zhu Di ordered again: "Wait..."
Qiu Fu immediately stopped, turned around and bowed: "Do you have any other orders, Your Majesty?"
"You go tell Yao Guangxiao first and ask him to come to this king, and then go to the angel."
"yes."
After Qiu Fu left, Zhu Di was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, pacing back and forth in the room without stopping for a moment.
"Your Majesty, what happened?" Yao Guangxiao had just finished arranging the matter when he was found by Qiu Fu.
He didn't dare to stop for a moment and hurriedly came to see Zhu Di.
After Zhu Di saw Yao Guangxiao, his fear calmed down a little.
He said eagerly: "Master, the emperor has sent an imperial edict."
Yao Guangxiao's heart suddenly tightened. The more evil he felt, the more shocked he was at this moment. He wanted to incite King Yan to rebel, but the imperial edict came at this time, so he couldn't help but feel calm.
But no matter how panicked he felt, he had to look calm. If Zhu Di panics when he sees him, then his confidence in him may drop sharply.
"My lord, please don't panic. We didn't do anything at all. The emperor is far away in the capital. How could he notice our actions?"
Zhu Di was stunned when he heard this, quickly calmed down, and nodded: "You are right, I have not done anything, so what is there to feel guilty about?"
Zhu Di didn't react until Yao Guangxiao reminded him.
Yao Guangxiao was not as relieved as Zhu Di, and asked quickly: "Has the prince agreed to accept the order?"
Zhu Di shook his head: "No, I didn't know what to do just now, so I said I was sick."
"Okay." Yao Guangxiao clapped his hands excitedly, "Your Majesty, this is a smart move. This way, we will have room for maneuver."
Not only will there be buffering time, but you can even take this opportunity to find out what the emperor's will is.
"Then in your opinion, what should I do now?" Zhu Di did not expect that the excuse he just thought of casually could have such a big effect.
Yao Guangxiao stroked his small beard and said with a smile: "Since the prince claims to be ill, then he should do everything he can. According to the poor monk, it is best for the prince to lie on the bed."
After hearing this, Zhu Di thought for a while and nodded heavily: "That makes sense!"
At this time, Qiu Fu returned again.
"Report..."
Zhu Di glanced at the door.
"Come in."
After Qiu Fu walked up to him, Zhu Di asked in a deep voice: "Why are you back so soon?"
Even if Angel and his party are settled, it will take a lot of time. Of course, Zhu Di is not very happy that Qiu Fu is back so soon.
Qiu Fu quickly clasped his fists and bowed: "Your Majesty, the angel is determined to deliver the message."
When he heard that the visitor insisted on seeing him, Zhu Di immediately panicked and said quickly: "Didn't you say that I am sick? I'm not here!"
Qiu Fu was also full of grievances. He followed the prince's wishes, but the angel insisted on seeing the prince with his own eyes. What could he do?
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The angel said that even if he comes to the Prince's bedside, he must hand over the imperial edict to the Prince today."
