Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

But today's newspaper... made him not so sure.

"Something's wrong?" Zhu Di murmured, and at the same time pondered the words of Monk Daoyan in his heart, feeling a little confused.

Monk Daoyan continued, "I can't explain this feeling clearly at the moment, but I do feel that this newspaper is not so ordinary..."

"But one thing is certain."

"The person who stands behind the Huaixi nobles and gives them advice is not that simple."

After he finished speaking, Monk Daoyan's lower eyelid trembled slightly.

Zhu Di didn't quite understand for a moment: "Please ask Master Daoyan?"

"It's not that the means of this article are so brilliant, but this article has given me an ear - Your Highness, have you noticed what kind of intelligence we have received about the group of Huaixi nobles over such a long time?" Daoyan asked back.

Zhu Di fell silent and thought about it.

He immediately reacted, his eyes widening. "There was only news of them arguing with the censors in Fengtian Hall. We had originally expected... news of them getting even worse and oppressing the people, but we didn't hear anything at all!"

And logically speaking.

Those Huaixi nobles dared to cause trouble right under Zhu Yuanzhang's nose. There is no reason to continue to tolerate them!

Monk Daoyan took a deep breath. "This is exactly what makes me think this person is extraordinary! He not only considers the reputation of the puppet new emperor, but also the dangers of the Huaixi nobles acting arbitrarily."

"That's not the most important thing."

"Most importantly, how did he persuade the Huaixi nobles to suppress their greed, brutality, and ambition?"

Speaking of this, Monk Daoyan could no longer maintain his usual composure. His brows were furrowed in thought, trying to understand the current situation in Yingtian Prefecture.

And Zhu Di heard this.

The teasing and joyful look on his face had completely disappeared.

Instead, he felt panic and frustration: "If this continues... then this king has no chance?"

What opportunity had he been waiting for?

It was the nature of those Huaixi nobles and Zhu Yunhuan's cowardice that would inevitably create a rebellious trend throughout the world, but now he suddenly discovered that there seemed to be someone who could suppress this momentum!

He and his group of Huaixi nobles fought together many times.

He also knew that without the support of the world's general trend, he would not be able to shake the group of Huaixi nobles.

However, once human ambition is born, it becomes difficult to suppress it.

This naturally made Zhu Di feel a little upset.

"Who is the man behind the Huaixi nobles' plot? Could it be Zhang Wen?" Zhu Di frowned as he tried to guess. "I once heard my father say that although Zhang Wen is in the same party as the Huaixi nobles, he relies more on his brains in battle."

Monk Daoyan immediately shook his head: "Zhang Wen is not capable of this yet."

Since he wanted to stir up trouble in this world, he must have a certain understanding and investigation of the Huaixi nobles who were likely to stand on the enemy side.

So Zhu Di's guess was immediately denied.

"Or is there a person like Master Daoyan behind this group of Huaixi nobles? Master Daoyan is proficient in Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and has made friends with celebrities all over the world. Do you have any ideas?" Zhu Di asked again with speculation.

Monk Daoyan still shook his head: "No."

"The fact that such a person would appear behind the Huaixi nobles was something I had never anticipated. I even have no idea how this person managed to 'control' the tempers of the Huaixi nobles."

There seemed to be a wave in his calm voice, not panic or frustration, but a hint of fighting spirit.

He has been smart and studious since childhood, with a high level of comprehension. He has now mastered the theories of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Perhaps it is because of this loneliness that he established his current goal - to use his "dragon-slaying skills" to assist a king.

If this matter were too simple, it would be boring.

Now that there is such a person in Yingtian Prefecture to fight with him, a long-lost enthusiasm and fighting spirit has been ignited in his heart.

"Then... what should we do now?" Zhu Di said uncertainly.

Daoyan's eyes glared, and a hint of interest flashed across his face. "Your Highness wants a position above everyone else in the world, but it won't be that easy. Since there's such a person, let's find him first."

"I have another piece of information here, it's about His Majesty King Zhou."

Before Zhu Yuanzhang's death, Zhu Di knew that the Jinyiwei had secret agents all over the world, so he never deliberately developed an intelligence system by himself.

Firstly, he was on guard against the Embroidered Uniform Guards, and secondly, he knew that if there was any important information, Monk Daoyan would definitely inform him, so there was no need for him to take the risk.

"Fifth brother?" Zhu Di showed a look of surprise and worry on his face.

He and Prince Zhou Zhu Su were both born to Zhu Yuanzhang's concubine, and were true brothers from the same mother. They were of similar age and grew up together, so they had a very deep friendship.

Kaifeng, where Zhu Su was located, was not far from Yingtian Prefecture.

Yingtian Prefecture is obviously on guard against the many vassal kings outside, and the information about King Zhou Zhu Su... Could something have happened?

"Your Highness, don't worry."

"His Royal Highness Prince Zhou is not in any trouble now."

"He was summoned to Yingtian Prefecture by the new emperor alone. Although His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi and His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhou were present, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi has returned to his fiefdom, while His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhou has been appointed 'Director of the Medical Institute' in Yingtian Prefecture. He is free to move freely, and even the vassal kings' troops in Kaifeng are operating as normal."

"I suspect that this person came up with the idea to capture a vassal king in the name of peace. Judging from his intentions, His Royal Highness the King of Zhou will not be in danger."

"And... His Royal Highness Prince Zhou is your brother, born of the same mother."

"I will naturally be on your side, Your Highness."

"His summons to Yingtian Prefecture could actually provide us with more information."

Monk Daoyan analyzed calmly.