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Zhu Han nodded in approval, and then turned to General Wang who was in charge of logistics: "General Wang, food and supplies are the lifeblood of the army. You must ensure that the supply lines are unobstructed. At the same time, you must strengthen the vigilance around the camp to prevent sneak attacks by the enemy."

General Wang bowed and responded: "I will obey your orders and do my best to ensure that the army has no worries."

After the deployment was completed, Zhu Han stood in front of the map, staring at every inch of the border, secretly calculating the enemy's movements in his heart.

At the same time, in the capital, Crown Prince Zhu Biao was discussing state affairs with several trusted aides in the Eastern Palace.

"Everyone, Uncle Han and Uncle Di have proposed the establishment of the Censorate in the court, and their proposal has been approved by my father. This is a great opportunity to eliminate corruption and rectify the government." Zhu Biao's tone was full of determination.

An experienced staff member stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Highness is right. However, corruption in the court is deeply rooted and cannot be eradicated overnight. Your Highness needs to proceed step by step and proceed steadily."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. "You are right, sir. I would like to go to the residences of Uncle Han and Uncle Di in person to reiterate my support for reform and ask them what specific assistance they need from me."

The staff members all agreed with what he said. The next morning, Zhu Biao took several trusted staff members to the residences of Zhu Han and Zhu Di. In Zhu Han's study, Zhu Biao once again met this dignified yet friendly uncle.

"Uncle Han, I came here this time, firstly, to express my support for the reform once again, and secondly, to ask you if there is anything specific you need my assistance with." Zhu Biao's words were full of sincerity.

When Zhu Han heard this, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

"Your Highness, I am grateful for your kindness. Currently, the preparatory work for the Censorate is in full swing, but there are still many stubborn forces in the court that oppose the reform. I hope Your Highness can lend more support in the court and win more support for us." There was both a request and expectation in Zhu Han's words.

Zhu Biao nodded solemnly: "Uncle Han, rest assured, I will go all out. I will argue in court and clear the obstacles for reform."

Afterwards, Zhu Biao went to Zhu Di's residence to discuss reforms with this wise uncle. In Zhu Di's study, the two had an in-depth conversation.

"Uncle Di, I am well aware that you have unique insights into reform. I wonder what you think is the biggest obstacle to reform at present?" Zhu Biao asked straight to the point.

Zhu Di smiled slightly, with a cunning light in his eyes: "Your Highness is right. The road to reform is indeed full of thorns. I think the biggest obstacle is the vested interests in the court. In order to protect their own interests, they will do whatever it takes to obstruct reform."

Zhu Biao frowned upon hearing this and said, "Then according to Uncle Di's opinion, how can we break the impasse?"

Zhu Di pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness needs to unite all the forces in the court to form an unstoppable reform trend. At the same time, necessary measures must be taken to strike at those stubborn vested interests."

Zhu Biao heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Di is right, I understand. I will try my best to unite the forces in the court that support reform and fight against those vested interests that hinder reform."

Zhu Di nodded, his tone revealing some approval: "Your Highness has such determination, which is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. I am willing to give you advice and help you successfully complete the reform cause."

Zhu Biao stood up, clasped his hands and said, "I feel relieved that Uncle Di is helping me. I will remember what we talked about today and will do my best."

The two talked for a while, and then Zhu Biao stood up and said goodbye, leaving Zhu Di's residence with his trusted staff. After returning to the East Palace, Zhu Biao immediately summoned his staff to discuss how to further promote the reform and prepare to win more support for the reform in the court.

At the same time, on the frontier battlefield, Zhu Han was personally supervising the battle and commanding the army to resist the enemy's attack. He stood on a high platform, his eyes were like torches, and he kept a close eye on every movement on the battlefield.

"General Zhang, the enemy's attack is fierce. We must hold our ground and not panic." Zhu Han said in a deep voice to General Zhang beside him.

General Zhang nodded, his expression firm: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have ordered all camps to strengthen their defenses and sent out scouts to investigate the enemy's movements. If there is any change, we will be able to respond quickly."

Zhu Han nodded, feeling a little comforted.

The battle lasted a whole day, with casualties on both sides, but Zhu Han successfully held his position with his extraordinary wisdom and the bravery of his soldiers. As night fell, the enemy saw no opportunity to take advantage and had to retreat.

Zhu Han stood on the high platform, looking at the enemy's receding backs, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Back in the camp, Zhu Han immediately called the generals to discuss the next strategic deployment. Only by formulating a careful plan can the peace of the border and the safety of the soldiers be ensured.

"My fellow generals, although the enemy has retreated temporarily, we cannot let our guard down. They are likely to come back, and we must be fully prepared." Zhu Han said to the generals in a deep voice.

The generals nodded in agreement. Zhu Han was a wise and brave general, and his command and decision-making always convinced them.

In the next few days, Zhu Han personally supervised the battle, commanding the army to strengthen the defense line, build fortifications, and collect food and grass. At the same time, he also sent scouts deep behind enemy lines to collect intelligence and prepare for the next battle.

In the capital, Crown Prince Zhu Biao was also busy with reforms. He frequently summoned important officials who supported the reforms to discuss with them how to further promote the reforms. At the same time, he also went to the palace in person to report to his father, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, on the progress of the reforms and the difficulties encountered.

"Father, your Majesty, I am doing my best to push for reform, but there is a lot of resistance in the court. Many vested interests will stop at nothing to obstruct the reform." Zhu Biao bowed and reported to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned when he heard this.

"Biao'er, your father is very pleased that you have the determination and courage. But you must be cautious in reform and not rush into it. You must unite all the forces that can be united in the court to fight against those who hinder the reform." Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao in a deep voice.

Zhu Biao nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination: "I will keep my father's teachings in mind. I will act cautiously, take steady steps, and gradually advance the reform."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Biao'er, you have grown up and know how to think carefully. I am very pleased. Remember, reform is not a one-day job, it requires perseverance and determination. At the same time, you must also learn to use the power of others to fight against the power of others, and use the upright people and loyal officials in the court to fight against those corrupt officials together."

Zhu Biao bowed and replied respectfully: "I understand, and I will live up to your high expectations."

After leaving the Imperial Study, Zhu Biao was filled with determination and fighting spirit. He immediately summoned his trusted staff to discuss the next action plan.

"Everyone, my father has clearly expressed his support for our reforms. This is a great opportunity for us." Zhu Biao's voice was firm and powerful. "Next, we have to act separately. On the one hand, we will continue to strengthen our ties with the upright people in the court and strive for their full support. On the other hand, we will also begin to investigate the evidence of those corrupt officials and prepare for future liquidation." An experienced staff member stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Highness is wise. However, we still need to be extra careful when taking action to avoid alerting the corrupt officials."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. "You are absolutely right. We do need to be cautious in our actions, but we cannot be timid. We must collect evidence as quickly as possible while ensuring safety, and clear obstacles for reform."

Another staff member added: "Your Highness, we can also use the power of public opinion in the capital to spread the message through the clean and honest people, so that more people can understand the necessity and urgency of reform, and thus win wider support."

Zhu Biao heard this and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes: "This is a great plan! We can organize some public debates and rallies to let the upright and the corrupt confront each other in the court, so that everyone can see their true colors."

All the staff nodded in agreement and then began to act separately.

Zhu Biao personally went to the homes of several important upright figures to discuss specific action plans with them.

At the same time, on the battlefield on the border, Zhu Han was also intensively preparing for a new battle.

"General Zhang, our scouts have discovered the enemy's movements. They are gathering heavy troops and preparing to launch a new round of attack against us." Zhu Han stood on the high platform, staring at the enemy positions in the distance, and said to General Zhang in a deep voice.

General Zhang looked stern, and said, "Your Majesty, I am ready to meet the enemy at any time."

Zhu Han nodded, his eyes revealing determination: "Okay! We must take the initiative this time and catch them off guard. Pass the order down, the whole army is ready, tomorrow morning, we will launch an attack on the enemy!"

Hearing this, General Zhang's eyes flashed with excitement, and he responded loudly: "I obey your orders! Pass the order down immediately, and the whole army is ready. We swear to strike hard at the enemy tomorrow!"

Zhu Han nodded, his eyes swept over the generals, and his voice was steady and powerful: "Generals, this battle is of great importance. It is not only related to the peace of the border, but also to the success or failure of the reform in the court. We must work together to overcome the difficulties."

All the generals responded in unison, their morale high. Zhu Han turned to Lieutenant General Li beside him and said, "Lieutenant General Li, you lead the elite scouts and continue to go deep into the enemy's rear. Be sure to find out all the movements of the enemy, especially their supply lines and the location of their command posts."

Lieutenant General Li accepted the order and was about to leave when Zhu Han added, "Remember, safety comes first. The intelligence must be accurate."

Lieutenant General Li bowed and said firmly, "I understand, and I will live up to your trust, Your Majesty."

After the deployment was completed, Zhu Han stood alone outside the tent, looking at the starry sky, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

The next morning, with an order, Zhu Han led his army to launch a fierce attack on the enemy's position. On the battlefield, the shouts of killing shook the earth, and the soldiers of both sides fought bloody battles.

Zhu Han rode on a tall horse, holding a spear, and charged into the battle personally. His eyes were sharp, and every shot he fired accurately hit the enemy's vital points, making him invincible.

"Your Highness is mighty!" Seeing this, the soldiers' morale was boosted and they followed Zhu Han to fight bravely.

By noon, the enemy gradually lost their strength and began to collapse. Zhu Han took advantage of the victory and led his troops deep into the enemy's formation, directly attacking Huanglong.

At this moment, a scout came hurriedly and reported nervously: "Your Majesty, the main force of the enemy suddenly retreated to the south, it seems to be a trick!"

Zhu Han frowned and quickly analyzed the battle situation.

"Pass the order down," Zhu Han said in a deep voice, "The entire army should remain vigilant and not underestimate the enemy. General Zhang, you lead a part of the troops to pursue the main force of the enemy; Lieutenant General Li, you lead the scouts to continue to explore the enemy situation, especially pay attention to whether the enemy has ambushes."

The generals took the order and left, while Zhu Han personally supervised the battle to ensure that the army moved in an orderly manner.

Soon, General Zhang sent a victory report, saying that he had successfully defeated the main force of the enemy and killed several enemy generals. However, Lieutenant General Li also sent an urgent intelligence report, saying that a large number of ambushes were found on the enemy's retreat route.

Zhu Han was shocked when he heard this. He immediately realized that this was a trap set by Zhu Di. He quickly adjusted his tactics and ordered the army to change its route to avoid the enemy's ambush.

"Your Majesty is wise!" The generals praised one after another. If Zhu Han had not seen through the enemy's trick in time, the army would have been doomed.

After a fierce battle, Zhu Han finally led his army to defeat the enemy and regain the lost territory. Standing on a high place, looking at the devastated battlefield, he felt both the joy of victory and the mourning for the sacrifice of the soldiers.

"Pass the order down," Zhu Han said in a deep voice, "Clean up the battlefield immediately and treat the wounded. At the same time, strengthen vigilance to prevent the enemy from making a comeback."

The generals took the order and left, while Zhu Han stood alone on a high place, staring into the distance.

At the same time, in the capital, Crown Prince Zhu Biao was anxiously waiting for battle reports from the border.

Soon, a eunuch hurried into the East Palace with an urgent report from the border in his hand. Zhu Biao quickly took the urgent report and after reading it carefully, a gratified smile appeared on his face.

"Great! Uncle Prince Han has won a great victory!" Zhu Biao stood up excitedly and said to his trusted staff, "Hurry up and tell the important officials and upright people in the court about this good news, so that they can feel more at ease."

His trusted aides took the order and left, while Zhu Biao continued to stay in the study, thinking about how to further promote the reform process.

Soon, important officials and upright people in the court came to congratulate Zhu Biao and Zhu Han on their victory. They knew the great significance of this victory to the reform of the court, so they expressed their continued support for the reform cause.

Zhu Biao thanked them one by one for their support and encouraged them to continue to contribute to the reform cause. At the same time, he also revealed the next reform plan to everyone and solicited their opinions and suggestions.

Everyone offered their opinions and suggestions, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Meanwhile, in Zhu Di's mansion, his face turned pale when he heard the news of the defeat in the border area. "Pass the order down," Zhu Di gritted his teeth and ordered, "Immediately strengthen the defense of the capital and intelligence gathering. (End of this chapter)