A few days later, the Crown Prince was still in charge of the country as usual, and Zhu Di was still nowhere to be seen.
This made the ministers even more worried. Moreover, it was unknown if someone was secretly adding fuel to the fire, but the news of Zhu Di's death spread even more.
Many officials were watching, and the Crown Prince and the King of Han did not move.
They faintly sensed that a storm was about to break out in the court. Right now, it was equivalent to the calm before the storm.
However, before this matter could be dealt with, an urgent report came from the border, saying that Wala was gathering troops and looting in the south.
This time, the ministers in the court could not sit still anymore and all of them remonstrated.
Zhu Di had also received this news. Not only that, but the Embroidered Uniform Guards had also sent a secret report saying that they had already investigated the identity of the assassin that day.
"Jianwen scum, Wala, hmph! You really know how to find trouble."
These two incidents were both major events. There was no need to mention Wala. He had gone north several times to defeat them and make them afraid.
Who knew that they would dare to go south again this time? It seemed that they had been too lenient last time!
Moreover, they heard that they had received news that he was about to die.
As for Jianwen's remaining bastard, he didn't need to say much. This had always been a thorn in his heart.
Looking at the two memorials on the bed, Zhu Di pondered for a moment. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and a plan began to emerge in his mind.
Not long after, he called his personal eunuch over.
"Go, call the Crown Prince over. Don't let others know.”
"Yes."
Soon, Zhu Gaochi was called here.
"Father!"
Zhu Gaochi looked at him anxiously.
How could he not be anxious? Such a big matter had already happened, and the court urgently needed him to hold the fort.
"Father, hurry up and go to court. The people in the court are in a panic now. It's not too late to deal with the rumors in the future.”
Zhu Gaochi looked at him and persuaded him.
"What's the rush?"
Zhu Di lay on the ground calmly and casually threw the two secret reports to him.
"Take a look."
Zhu Gaochi took the secret report and read it carefully. His expression became more and more solemn.
"See, it's not just Wala, there are also people who are secretly causing trouble.”
Zhu Di narrowed his eyes.
"This…"
Zhu Gaochi hesitated.
"Father, let's deal with the Wala matter first.”
In his opinion, Wala was the real threat. They were just a bunch of useless thieves.
Zhu Di shook his head and waved at Zhu Gaochi.
"Crown Prince, I have a plan. Do you want to hear it?”
"Look, Wala is preparing to go south and the Jianwen remnants are trying to cause trouble. They all heard the news that I'm going to die.”
"Then how about this, we might as well put on a good show. You continue to supervise the country, and I'll let one of the second and third brothers go out to battle. This way, they'll really think that I'm going to die.”
Zhu Di smiled.
"When that time comes, Jianwen's remaining bastards will definitely jump out. We'll immediately pull the net back and capture Mao and the others!”
Zhu Gaochi was stunned. He did not expect Zhu Di to use such a method.
He pondered for a while and then looked at Zhu Di.
"But, Father, will Wala really be fine without you?”
Zhu Gaochi was most worried about this.
Zhu Di waved his hand.
"I've thought about that. The Wala Empire's northern expedition had already dealt them a heavy blow. If they hadn't heard that I was about to die, they probably wouldn't have dared to go south.”
"Moreover, Second and Third have been with me for many years. I trust them.”
"However, if that's the case, the capital will inevitably be in turmoil. I'm thinking of sending Zhan Jue and the others to the border.”
Zhu Gaochi nodded. If that was really the case, then the Beijing Science and Technology Department would be in chaos.
Although there were some dangers at the border, they were all enemies on the surface. As long as they were on guard, there would not be any problems.
On the other hand, the undercurrents in the capital had yet to surface, so there was no way to defend against them.
The most important thing was that Zhan Jue was too noisy. He might sneak out one day. It was unrealistic to expect the Jinyiwei to keep an eye on him.
Moreover, he might have been targeted when he snuck into the palace last night. Although the chances were small, he had to be on guard.
Therefore, it was safer to send them to the border.
Seeing that Zhu Gaochi did not refute, Zhu Di nodded.
"Then let's do it."
Hearing Zhu Di's words, Gao Chi didn't say anything more. Since Zhu Di had already decided, he had to do as he was told.
"Okay, then you'll have to suffer for a while. After you're done with these things, you can have a good rest.”
Zhu Di patted him on the shoulder.
Zhu Gaochi was stunned. Why did he feel like he had been tricked? After all this talk, he was still the one in charge of the country.
"This!"
He hesitated and wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zhu Di.
"Alright, that's it. I'll get Second and Third to come over and discuss it.”
...
Han King's Residence.
A carriage stopped at the back door. The King of Zhao dismounted and looked around carefully before entering.
"Second brother."
Seeing the Han King, the Zhao King immediately went forward.
"Did the old man send you a message?”
The King of Han asked about this.
Zhao Wang nodded.
"Looks like you received it too."
The Han King muttered.
"Second brother, what is going on? Why would Old Master suddenly call us over and even remind us not to let others know?”
"It must be the matter of Walaku Pass. The old master can't sit still anymore. He might lead troops to the northern expedition. The two of us definitely won't fall behind.”
As he spoke, the Han King started to gloomily wander around.
"Second brother, this is nothing. We've only cultivated for a few days, but he's good. He took all our pills and went into seclusion for so long.”
"I haven't even touched the door yet.”
King Zhao was also a little indignant. Wasn't this clearly a scam?
"I'm still the same. I've suffered so much these past few days. You don't know how much pain I've been in every night. I toss and turn, unable to sleep. My lover teared up when she saw me.”
The Han King walked to his side and clapped his hands as he complained.
"I was thinking of enduring for a few more days, but this happened at this time.”
As he spoke, the Han King sighed.
"I say, Second Brother, is there a need for us to go out? I just don't understand. How long has it been since our last northern expedition? How could Wala have any troops to go south?”
King Zhao pointed at the sky and cursed.
"As far as I know, they only mustered up their courage after hearing the news that the old master was about to die.”
King Zhao said what he knew.
"That's it, as long as the old man shows up, that Wala will retreat. I think the old man is deliberately not letting us cultivate, so he's thinking about Boss.”
The Han King complained again.
"Then we're not going?"
King Zhao asked softly.
"I'm not going. Do you want to cultivate? Do you want medicinal pills? Our lifeline is in the old master's hands. Do you dare not go?”
"Hehe, I'm asking you. Second Brother, what do you say? I'll listen to you.”
The King of Zhao smiled, looking as if he was following his lead.
The King of Han looked at it and thought for a while. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and waved at the King of Zhao.
King Zhao also quickly moved his ears closer.
"This is what we will do in the past. As long as the old man calls us, we will pretend to be sick and force him to come forward.”
King Zhao asked worriedly.
"But will this move work? Will the old master believe us? We are not the boss."
"Why not? Isn't it painful for you to cultivate?”
Zhao Wang nodded.
"Isn't that it? Our bodies aren't good enough, so how can we still go into battle to kill the enemy? I don't believe that the old master will really be ruthless enough to send us to our deaths.”
The Han King snorted coldly.
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