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

"If we count further, the Fourth and Fifth Princes are too young..."

"After all the counting, there won't be another person to take the throne in the future."

"Congratulations, Your Highness!"

Who doesn't want to improve? Even monks are no exception.

Monk Daoyan might have been motivated by a so-called sense of accomplishment in displaying his dragon-slaying skills, but Monk Wude had been busy these days, and even went to the capital alone... In addition to being loyal to his master, he certainly had his own ulterior motives.

Of course, Zhu Di felt very comfortable hearing this.

In other words, Monk Wude almost said out loud what Zhu Di was thinking but was not so easy to say out loud.

Then, a burst of loud laughter suddenly rang out in the room: "Hahahahahahahaha! Master Daoyan, your disciple really knows how to talk."

Monk Daoyan didn't mind his disciple's progress. After all, he didn't care much about the so-called future wealth and glory, or the emperor's favor. After all, in history, after he assisted Zhu Di in Jingnan Rebellion and ascended the throne, Zhu Di asked him to grow his hair and return to secular life, but he was unwilling and continued to live in the temple as a monk and chant scriptures.

He immediately said nonchalantly, "That's indeed the truth. Now we just need to keep an eye on the actions of the Huaixi nobles. Once the situation becomes clearer, we can even try to secretly contact the Huaixi nobles... and push this matter aside!"

He finished speaking.

Monk Wude behind him immediately raised his palm and bowed slightly, saying, "Master, don't worry. I'll have people keep a close eye on them. I'll also transfer some personnel from other places to focus on this matter."

Monk Daoyan didn't say anything more and nodded slightly.

As for Zhu Di, his intelligence work had always been done through the Qingshou Temple of Monk Daoyan. Monk Daoyan's arrangements had always been proper, so of course he had nothing to worry about.

Several people looked at each other and smiled.

The hall, which had been solemn for a long time, finally lost its solemnity and dullness, and was filled with a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

After a few rounds.

Even the heavy worry on Xu Miaoyun's face had faded a little.

Seeing that Zhu Di and Monk Daoyan had almost finished their discussion, she immediately looked at Zhu Di with concern and said, "Your Highness, you've just been kneeling in the snow for a long time. I'm sure it must have been very exhausting both mentally and physically. Why don't you take a break first?"

There is nothing wrong with what she said.

However, Zhu Di was now in a very good mood, with all the fatigue and anxiety in his body swept away. Naturally, he had no intention of "resting" and immediately waved his hand proudly: "This king... ahem, this king is doing very well now!"

With a smile on his face, he looked at Monk Daoyan on the other side with interest and said, "Master Daoyan, let's play another game today?" Then he instructed Xu Miaoyun, "Miaoyun, quickly go get the chessboard and chess box!"

Xu Miaoyun knew that she could never win over Zhu Di.

He could only shake his head helplessly, then stood up and went to get the chessboard and chess pieces from behind the desk.

Monk Daoyan seemed to have regained his usual composure. He lowered his eyes and said, "Since Your Highness the Prince of Yan is in such a refined mood, I am willing to accompany you."

Zhu Di was in a very good mood and talked a lot. While waiting for Xu Miaoyun to take the chessboard and chess box, he couldn't help but say, "Now it really comes true what Master Daoyan said. A good chess player will patiently wait for the opportunity to turn the tables."

Monk Daoyan smiled modestly and said, "So now, Your Highness has waited for this opportunity."

"The chessboard is crisscrossed with each other, and changes are as unpredictable as the wind and clouds. Only by identifying every opportunity and seizing every chance can you make it to the end." This is also the truth and principle he has always believed in.

While talking.

Xu Miaoyun also came over with the chessboard and chess box.

He placed it on an empty coffee table next to the charcoal stove, stepped back and stood aside, but couldn't help but remind him: "Your Highness, please take care of your health."

"I know." Zhu Di waved his hand.

Then he began to exchange glances with Monk Daoyan, and the two of them guessed who would go first.

In the quiet room, occasionally mixed with the slight crackling sound of charcoal fire, the crisp sound of Go pieces falling on the chessboard could be heard from time to time.

The speed of the sound was not slow, it was a fast game, and it was obvious that both of them were in a good mood.

But Zhu Di and Monk Daoyan could never have imagined it.

The so-called "dilemma of the Huaixi nobles"... is indeed a dilemma for them.

But for Zhu Yunhuan, there is a third option:

choose?

What to choose?

Adults never make choices! Adults just flip the table!

Zhu Yunhuan's way of dealing with the dilemma was to solve it from the root, to find ways to prevent and eliminate it from the very beginning, and to directly prevent this choice from happening - this was the case with cheap cloth and anthracite, and also with the Huaixi nobles.

The snow was still falling outside, and it was so cold that it made people shiver.

The room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere: "Hahahahaha! Master Daoyan, this time I win!"

"Your Highness has a clear mind. You are destined to win this game!"

"..."

After several rounds of chess, footsteps were heard outside the room.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Di was about to put away the black and white chess pieces on the chessboard and play a few more rounds of chess with Monk Daoyan. He asked through the door while packing up the chess pieces.

A reply came from outside the door: "Your Highness, the county magistrate who came to pay his respects to the palace has been waiting for a long time. He said he has important matters to discuss with the prince and asked me to come back to report. Does the prince want to see him?"

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "I almost forgot about this."