Ming Dynasty: I, Zhu Yunwen, started by resurrecting my grandmother.

night.

Zhu Yunwen's study.

Zhu Yunwen walked back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.

Qi Tai stood by.

Zhu Yunwen frowned: "Back then, you said Zhu Yunwen was doomed to die, but so far, he's still alive and well."

"Your Majesty, do not worry, I have another plan." Qi Tai said confidently.

"What's your plan? Tell me about it."

Qi Tai did not answer his question directly, but changed the subject: "If I may be so bold as to say something to you, you should not have listened to Xu Zengshou and released the three brothers Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui back to Beiping."

"Oh, is there something wrong?"

"Your Majesty, please consider this: Zhu Di only had three sons."

If we had his three sons in our hands, they would be the best hostages. Even if Zhu Di had rebellious intentions, could he say he didn't care about the lives of his three sons?

In other words, we can be invincible.

Now that you have released the three brothers back to Beiping, Zhu Di has no more worries about his rear. I predict that in the near future, he will once again raise an army to march south.”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen felt a pang of regret.

However, Zhu Yunwen, as an emperor, was unwilling to admit his mistakes in person: "Xu Zengshou said that as long as we release the three brothers Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui, and Zhu Gaoxu, we can put Zhu Di's mind at ease."

Qi Tai shook his head upon hearing this: "That is truly childish thinking."

Your Majesty, have you forgotten the relationship between Xu Zengshou and Zhu Di?

He and Zhu Di were relatives and allies, so naturally he sided with Zhu Di.

"Surely not. Would Xu Zengshou dare to deceive me?"

Qi Tai pondered for a moment, then said, "How about this? There are powerful enemies to the north..."

We can use this as a pretext to send our own people to Beiping and place them in important positions.

In this way, they could monitor Zhu Di's every move.

At the same time, by weakening and dispersing his forces, even if he wanted to rebel, it would be impossible for him.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen smiled and said, "My dear minister, you always have the most ideas."

How would you like to arrange it?

"Let Zhang Bing serve as the Provincial Treasurer of Beiping, and Xie Gui and Zhang Xin take charge of the Beiping Military Command, with Xie Gui as the principal and Zhang Xin as the deputy."

In addition, Xu Kai, Song Zhong, and Geng Huan were dispatched to garrison troops in the Linqing, Kaiping, and Shanhaiguan areas respectively, so that everything could be guaranteed to be safe.

If our people can get into position smoothly, then even if Zhu Di wanted to rebel, it would be impossible for him.

"What a brilliant plan!" Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up upon hearing Qi Tai's words.

Qi Tai further said, "Your Majesty, you can take this opportunity to send Zhu Yunwen to Beiping to read Your Majesty's decree."

If our people are not properly arranged, Your Majesty can use this as a pretext to sentence Zhu Yunwen to death.

In other words, even if we have all our personnel in place,

The three brothers, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui, hated Zhu Yunwen with a passion.

If Zhu Yunwen had reached Beiping, do you think they would have let him return alive?

Zhu Yunwen laughed heartily: "This is what they call 'the devil is one foot tall, but the righteous are ten feet tall.'"

Qi Tai looked smug.

Zhu Yunwen then thought of another problem: "However, the monks from Jiming Temple that Mother Empress invited were captured by Yu Qian. Mother Empress went to ask Yu Qian to release them."

Yu Qian wouldn't let it go. What do you think we should do about this?

If this isn't handled properly, Mother won't eat.

Why won't Yu Qian release them?

He said those monks not only stole money, but also ate and drank meat without permission, so they weren't real monks and therefore couldn't be released.

"A thief, a drunkard?"

"yes."

"Is there any evidence?"

"Yes, I have."

"Even so, it's not a big deal. Since the Empress Dowager went there in person, Yu Qian should release the person."

It seems that Yu Qian is really stubborn, daring to disobey even the Empress Dowager's decree.

"Alright then, this humble servant will go to the Dali Temple to take a look."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, my dear minister."

The prison of the Dali Temple.

Qi Tai came to find Yu Qian, but a jailer told him, "Lord Yu has gone out to handle a case and is not at the Dali Temple."

Qi Tai thought to himself that this was unfortunate.

However, since I'm already here, I might as well go and see that monk Xuanfa.

Because he had also heard that the monk was a remarkable person.

Qi Tai thought to himself that Xuanfa must have extraordinary abilities to be valued by the Empress Dowager.

If I can cultivate a good relationship with Xuanfa, then in the future, Xuanfa will speak well of me to the Empress Dowager, and my future will be brighter.

So he prepared a food box and went into the prison of the Dali Temple.

Upon seeing Xuanfa, Qi Tai thought to himself, "He is indeed a handsome man."

There are rumors in the palace that the Empress Dowager has an affair with him. Is it true?

The two had a pleasant conversation.

Xuanfa was also hungry, so he ate all the food that Qi Tai had brought him.

After Xuanfa finished eating, he declared, "If Lord Qi can rescue this humble monk, I will never forget your kindness."

"Master, you flatter me. I will do my best to rescue you."

Old Yu is just not easy to talk to.

Please be patient and wait for good news.

"Thank you, Master Qi."

Immediately afterwards, Qi Tai left the Dali Temple prison.

About half an hour later, an old man arrived outside the Dali Temple prison, claiming to be Qi Tai's servant.

A short, stout jailer looked at him and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Was Lord Qi here just now?"

"yes."

"He left the warehouse key here and asked me to come and get it." The old man said expressionlessly.

"Then go in and find it yourself."

"OK!"

After the old man finished speaking, he walked into the Dali Temple prison with his head held high and chest out, as if he were very familiar with the environment.

After a while, the old man came out again, tossing the key in his hand: "Found it, thank you."

"You're welcome, take care," said the short, stout jailer.

the next morning.

Before Yu Qian had even gotten out of bed, the short, stout jailer rushed over to him in a panic and said, "Sir...sir! Something terrible has happened!"

Yu Qian sat up, frowning immediately: "Why are you so panicked?"

"That monk Xuanfa has passed away."

"What did you say?" Yu Qian was startled and broke out in a cold sweat when he heard what he said.

Although there is evidence that Xuanfa stole Zhao Ning'er's dowry, Xuanfa's crime does not warrant death.

Moreover, he knew that Xuanfa held an extremely important place in Empress Lü's heart; otherwise, Lü would not have come to him personally to ask for him back.

"That handsome monk suddenly died last night."

"How did he die?"

He died with blood flowing from all seven orifices.

"Who has entered the Dali Temple prison?"

"Qi Tai, Minister of War"

"What? Qi Tai, such a high-ranking official, actually came to visit a monk?" Yu Qian realized that things were a bit serious and got off the bed. "Quickly, go and call the coroner."

"promise!"

The short, stout jailer agreed and ran off to fetch the coroner.