Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

The words are divided into two parts.

Beiping, Prince Yan's Mansion.

The charcoal in the room was burning brightly, occasionally making a slight "crackling" sound. Although it was a snowy day, the room was still quite warm. From time to time, the sound of chess pieces falling on the Go board, "da, da, da", could be heard in the quiet hall.

"Your Highness Prince Yan's layout is becoming more and more cautious and sophisticated." When the chess game reached the middle, Monk Daoyan, dressed in a black cassock, placed a white piece and said slowly.

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows, dropped a black piece and took away a white piece at the same time.

With a hint of helplessness, he smiled bitterly and said, "Master Daoyan, please don't praise me. In this regard, I have never counted against Master Daoyan."

Then he looked around to make sure there was no one around.

Then he asked casually, "Has Mr. Yuan replied?"

Monk Daoyan chuckled.

He placed a white piece on the chessboard and then lifted the black piece Zhu Di had just placed, along with several other black pieces nearby, off the board. It was unclear whether he was discussing chess or other matters: "Your Highness is a little impatient."

He paused before continuing, slowly saying, "However, this time I came to visit Your Highness precisely for this matter. I just received a reply from Tingyu, in which he expressed his willingness to serve Your Highness at his utmost. I left for Yingtian Prefecture that very day."

"Your Highness is a man of heaven, so naturally there will be help from all sides."

Hear the words.

Zhu Di was like a black piece on the chessboard that was taken away.

A hint of joy appeared on his face, and he said with a smile: "If it succeeds, I will naturally remember his kindness."

Looking at Zhu Di, who is now increasingly being portrayed as a "rebel".

Monk Daoyan was also delighted to hear this, and said calmly, "Based on the distance and time, if nothing unexpected happens, Tingyu should have arrived in Yingtian Prefecture by now. With his talent and ability, he will definitely be able to find out something about the identity of the person behind the Huaixi noble."

"It's winter now, and the weather is getting colder. The first snow in Peking has already fallen ten days ago. Soon, the winter chill will quickly move south with the lockdown. Winter is already difficult, and this year's winter is even more difficult."

He glanced at the snow still piling up outside the door, his face calm, and he sighed indifferently, even chuckling after saying that.

Zhu Di also nodded.

There was always a trace of worry on his face, and he sighed with a hint of regret, "Yes... my nephew who was pushed onto the throne was born and raised in the deep palace for more than ten years. He is cowardly and has no talent. Now that he has ascended to the throne, he is squandering money like a nouveau riche. He spends the court's money like water, and not a single ounce of it is spent on serious matters. By the middle of winter, I'm afraid there won't be much left for disaster relief."

"What a pity...it makes life difficult for the people..."

Although he was ambitious and rebellious, he was able to become the Yongle Emperor in history and further accumulate and enhance the national strength of the Ming Dynasty on the basis of the Hongwu Dynasty. Naturally, he could not be without a trace of compassion for the people.

But Monk Daoyan is different.

He stayed by Zhu Di's side more for the fun of playing around. He had mastered the three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and was looking for fun with his dragon-slaying skills.

About this matter.

All he saw was the impact on Zhu Di and his plans.

"If the people suffer a little this winter, it will surely help His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan gain more power in the world. Even if the nobles in Huaixi are all good at fighting, they can't withstand the raging flood, which can overturn a boat." Monk Daoyan said indifferently.

Zhu Di looked unhappy.

He immediately added with a smile, "However, given the court's current situation, the people will suffer no matter what. From another perspective, the sooner Your Highness overturns the new emperor's ship, the more room Your Highness will have to flex his muscles and work for the welfare of the people."

For Zhu Di, these words were indeed useful and very comfortable to hear.

He really wanted that position, but he would not ignore the people of the world. Monk Daoyan had a psychological hold on him.

"Master Daoyan is right." Zhu Di gave up his son and said with approval.

Monk Daoyan raised his eyes slightly.

There was an imperceptible curve at the corner of his mouth.

He continued, "The power behind His Highness is growing. Tingyu has probably already entered Yingtian Prefecture. Although his greatest skill is physiognomy, he is extremely talented and is not unfamiliar with alchemy. The new emperor has gone to such great lengths to issue an imperial decree to recruit Taoist priests from all over the world. With Tingyu's ability, he will definitely be able to join the new emperor."

"After this winter, Tingyu will surely be able to find out the identity of the man behind the Huaixi nobles. That way, we will know both ourselves and the enemy, and won't be passive. Who knows, next year may be a good opportunity!"

While speaking, Monk Daoyan casually placed another piece on the chessboard, as if everything was under his control.

Zhu Di took a look at the situation on the chessboard.

He shook his head, resigned mid-game, and said, "In terms of strategy and planning, I still can't catch up with Master Daoyan."

At this time.

A man in military uniform slowly walked in from outside. He was Zhu Di's trusted general and the commander of his personal soldiers.

He clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, a strange incident occurred on the streets of Beiping Prefecture today. They report that they have apprehended two suspected spies. Both of them possess martial arts skills, and are quite impressive, but they are both dressed like peasants."

"That's all right."

"One of the old men behaved very strangely."

"First, he called His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan by his name and insulted him. Then, when he was surrounded, he called His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan by his name again and said that he wanted His Royal Highness to go see him in person." The man in military uniform reported.

"Oh? It's really strange... Could it be the second brother or the third one...? It doesn't seem like it... I'll go and take a look myself." Zhu Di frowned and had no idea for a moment.