Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood.
Then he took Jiang Li and the Minister of War Ru Yan and left the palace directly.
Prince Yan's Palace in the capital.
"Your Highness, a message has been sent that the tomb we arranged has been found by the Embroidered Uniform Guard." Yao Guangxiao said.
Of course he didn't dare to ask anyone to track the whereabouts of the Jinyiwei.
But he could arrange people to observe the location of the fake tomb at all times, and when the Jinyiwei came to investigate, they would know.
"Okay, since we can get the news, I believe the Jinyiwei has already reported the situation to father." Zhu Di said with a smile.
So far, the implementation of the plan seems to be going very smoothly.
Not only has the emperor's suspicion of him gradually diminished, but the backup plans he had arranged are now also being revealed one by one.
The only thing I'm worried about is the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
"Construction on the Xiaoling Mausoleum started yesterday. This is the key point at the moment. As long as the coffin cannot be found, father will have no doubts about Zhu Ying."
"Even if there is a slight doubt, given the love that the emperor has for my eldest nephew, he will force him to take the throne."
Zhu Di analyzed and said.
During this period of time, he could already feel his father's doting on Zhu Ying.
The most obvious thing is that news came from the palace that the emperor's father no longer doted on his nephew Zhu Yunwen as much as before.
Originally, he reviewed memorials to the emperor every day and personally taught his experience in governing the country.
Now I am gradually distancing myself from it.
Even if others did not notice anything unusual, Zhu Di knew that his father's mind was no longer on Zhu Yunwen.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Not only is Prince Yu's mausoleum sunk deep underground and difficult to dig, but it will collapse again if it is damaged even a little bit."
"Moreover, from what I have seen, even if the coffin of Prince Yu is really found by His Majesty, after the autopsy, His Majesty will most likely conclude that it was a substitutionary act."
After Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, he thought carefully, frowned and asked: "I heard from Your Highness that Prince Yu grew up with Your Majesty and the Queen since he was a child. I wonder if there are other differences between them."
Zhu Di thought for a while after hearing this and said, "I have never heard of this before, but after ten years, I think there must be some subtle details that cannot be found."
After saying this, Zhu Di still felt a little worried.
The palace is different from ordinary people.
The body will be processed before burial. For example, the coffin of Crown Prince Zhu Biao was placed in the Renzhi Hall but there was no smell of decay.
Moreover, the royal coffin was a wooden coffin inside a stone coffin, so it might not have rotted too much in ten years.
"Your Highness, please don't worry too much. I believe the personal guards sent by Your Highness will definitely get the matter done." Yao Guangxiao spoke when he saw that Zhu Di looked a little strange.
Zhu Di nodded and said, "I hope so."
Zhu Ying is his only hope for the throne, and all his hopes are placed on his father.
As long as the emperor recognizes Zhu Ying, then through observation over a period of time, there is a high possibility that Zhu Yunwen's position as the crown prince will be revoked.
My father is old and doesn't have much time left.
Even according to the current average age of the Ming Dynasty, my father is already considered to be old at over sixty years old.
When my eldest brother passed away, my father was so heartbroken that he almost fainted.
Although it may sound a bit unfilial to think this way, Zhu Di now has to make plans early.
In Zhu Di's view, as long as Zhu Ying sits on the throne.
After his father passed away, he would have enough reasons to drive Zhu Ying out.
How could the world accept such an absurd thing as the resurrection of a person who had been dead for ten years?
It’s just that the current father is in the middle of the situation, and his favor has blinded his eyes, so he insists on thinking so.
When the time comes, I will expose all of this myself.
Who else could be more suitable to sit on the throne than myself?
"Your Highness, I am going out to find some friends and make some arrangements for the future."
After the chat, Yao Guangxiao stood up and said.
Even if Zhu Ying really sat on the throne, Yao Guangxiao knew that it would not be a matter of just a few words to overthrow him.
Given Your Majesty's temperament, as long as it is confirmed that Zhu Ying will inherit the throne, it is very likely that you will help clear all obstacles for him.
What Yao Guangxiao had to do was to try every means to ensure that Zhu Di would be able to overthrow Zhu Ying after he ascended the throne.
Among them, raising an army is one aspect, but what is more important is the righteous cause.
Otherwise, if Zhu Ying really took the throne, he would end up losing more than he gained.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di nodded and stood up.
Of course, he was aware of Yao Guangxiao's thoughts, and he also understood the difficulties that Zhu Ying would face after taking office.
Whether he could overthrow Zhu Ying once he came to power is actually another matter.
But this is his only hope.
Of course, he could not have imagined that Zhu Yunwen would take such action after ascending the throne.
The current Zhu Yunwen was hiding very deeply. Not to mention Zhu Di, even Zhu Yuanzhang could not tell that the kind and generous Zhu Yunwen turned out to be so cruel after ascending the throne.
If Zhu Di knew that Zhu Yunwen had been on the throne for only four years before he seized the throne through a series of brilliant moves, he would not have cared about Zhu Ying.
The first thing you do when you see it is to kill it.
"Thank you for everything, Master." Zhu Di bowed to Yao Guangxiao and said.
It was not convenient for Zhu Di himself to take part in these matters, so he could only rely on Yao Guangxiao to arrange them secretly.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will do my best." Yao Guangxiao said solemnly.
It was at this time.
Large-scale excavation has already begun at the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
Of course, not all three thousand laborers were on the excavation.
The number of laborers actually involved in the excavation was less than a thousand.
More laborers are needed to carry the excavated soil to other places.
After the excavation is completed, pick it back up and fill it in.
In just one day, the entire tomb of King Yu had dropped four or five meters in depth.
This is because of the concern that the ground will collapse again, otherwise the speed will be even faster.
The further down you go, the more careful you need to be.
Among the many laborers digging, there were three rather burly men.
The three of them looked at each other inadvertently and understood each other.
They are the personal guards arranged by Zhu Di. They have just started digging and are still in hiding.
Before coming, Yao Guangxiao had already explained the general geographical situation to them.
When they dig another ten meters deeper and touch the underground river, that will be the time for them to sacrifice themselves.
The outer city of the capital.
The Minister of War Ru Heng followed His Majesty closely, and next to him was Jiang Li who gave some instructions.
For example, when you see Zhu Ying, don't be too shocked.
The name Your Majesty used when traveling abroad and the official position he falsely claimed.
These must be made clear, otherwise if they are exposed and Your Majesty is embarrassed, the consequences will be self-evident.
Ru Rong had great ambitions when she was young and was smart and studious.
He had a photographic memory for Tang and Song poetry, could recite poems by thousands of authors at the age of six, and had read "The Great Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean" by heart at the age of ten.
At the age of sixteen, he was selected as a tribute student to study at the Imperial Academy. He entered the Imperial College and studied with the crown prince, royal relatives, and princes.
He was the core of the prince's party among the civil officials, and even after the prince passed away, he was still valued by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Hearing Jiang Li's story, Ru Hong frowned.
However, he did not quite agree with Zhu Ying, whom he had not met yet.
To Ru Hong, such bizarre and supernatural things as resurrection from the dead were simply a fantasy.
Among them, there must be someone secretly plotting to disrupt the government!
Thinking of this, a look of determination flashed in Ru Hong's eyes.
When they meet later, he must observe carefully and look for flaws.
Even if I die, I will make His Majesty change his mind.
How can we allow the glorious Ming Dynasty to be stolen by schemers and sinister villains?