Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Now history is like repeating itself, do you want to regain the country?If I really did this, what is the difference from what Taizong did back then, and once I ascended the throne, then the situation of the prince Zhao Heng and other younger brothers will definitely be the same as my original situation, and I must also in order to ensure that the throne is not threatened. , and guard against them, so that there will be no more family affection between him and his brothers. To do this kind of disloyalty and unfilial piety.

Defang looked at the prince Zhao Heng in front of her, and thought that when she was 14 years old, Zhao Heng was only five years old, and was selected into the palace to play with Queen Song and herself, and she got along very well with him. Brother, he has been with Yuan Zuo, Yuan Xi and Zhao Heng recently. Now Yuan Zuo has been demoted to house arrest and Yuan Xi has died of illness. If you can't get the throne, you must never break your vows. In fact, it's good to be a prince yourself. You won't be jealous of your siblings, and you can live a carefree life. As long as you can continue the line of Taizu and protect the country's loyal ministers and generals, you will do your best Thinking of the way of loyalty and filial piety, Defang felt relieved, so she walked down the steps to Zhao Heng, cupped her hands and said, "His Royal Highness, Your Majesty is waiting for you, please enter the hall, and several adults also invite you."

"Brother Wang" Zhao Heng asked worriedly, "After all, the empress is the queen mother of the palace. How is she doing now?"

"Your Highness, please don't worry. The Empress is all well, but it is not convenient to come here for the time being. After His Royal Highness has seen His Majesty, I will personally accompany the Queen here."

Prince Zhao Heng looked at Defang in front of him, his expression was as calm and sincere as ever, so all worries disappeared in his heart, Zhao Heng nodded, supported Defang's arms and said, "Okay, I'm sorry, Brother Wang, stay here. The safety of the adults is in the hands of Brother Wang."

Defang nodded, the prince immediately led several ministers into the bedroom, the inner palace guard Hua Tiangang approached and said, "My lord, this is you."

Defang waved his hand and sighed, "General Hua, there are some things you won't understand."

Half an hour later, the sound of crying came from the hall, Song Taizong Zhao Jiong passed away at the age of 59.

Defang outside the door slowly knelt down, looking at the emperor's bedroom at this time, Defang said to herself with tears in her eyes, "Everything is over."

In the same month, the imperial court began to prepare for the crown prince's enthronement ceremony. In the main hall the day before, Defang watched the people from the Ministry of Rites arrange the decorations. Lu Duan stepped forward and said, "My lord, how can you supervise it yourself?"

"The crown prince is on the throne, what a big event for the family and the country, the lonely king should do it himself, so it is more appropriate."

Lu Duan pointed to the dragon chair, "My lord, why is tulle hung here?"

"Your Majesty passed away, and the prince cries every day. His grief is beyond words. Tomorrow's grand ceremony, the prince does not want the officials to see the tired face of the dragon, so he specially told the lonely king to hang tulle curtains."

Lu Duan looked at Defang and said, "My lord, where will you be tomorrow?"

"The crown prince enthroned the grand ceremony, and the lonely king naturally has to help each other. Prime Minister, why do you ask this question?"

"The prince is the son of Taizu, your majesty's nephew, the head of the royal family, holding 66 military power, one person and eight nobles, a virtuous king, but..." Lu Duan cupped his hands and said, "Everyone's heart has seven emotions and six desires, and the old minister is confused. Please don't blame the thousand-year-old Lord for the rude words."