Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang understood what Lu Duan meant, and nodded with a smile, "When did the prime minister ever get confused about important matters? The lonely king understands that the prime minister is loyal to the country." I have promised the prince that I will assist the prince in governing the country, and there is no lie under the golden mace, and tomorrow the lonely king will stand beside the dragon chair and enshrine the prince as emperor."

Lu Duan looked into Defang's eyes, and slowly bowed and bowed his hands to exit the hall. Defang said to himself, "It's a blessing for the family and the country to be a good official."

At the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, Zhao Heng sat on the dragon chair, Defang stood beside him with a golden mace in his arms, and a tulle curtain hung in front of it. Prime Minister Lu Duan led the officials into the hall, but did not bow down. Look, Zhao Heng didn't understand why he sat on it, and asked softly, "Brother Huang, what's going on?"

"Your Majesty, the prime minister must have any concerns."

"Concerns? What is he concerned about?"

Defang pointed to the steps of the hall, and saw Lu Duan walking up, Zhao Heng just wanted to speak, Defang stretched out his palm to signal, the two watched Lu Duan walk to the curtain, he looked into the curtain, then cupped his hands and said, "Please The prince rolls the curtain."

"Prince?" Zhao Heng looked at De Fang, "Brother Emperor, this."

Defang arched his hands, walked across to Lu Duan, raised his chin, the servant hurriedly rolled up the curtain, Lu Duan raised his head and looked at the dragon chair first, saw Zhao Heng sitting on it wearing a dragon suit and a dragon crown, and then looked at the dragon chair. Looking at Defang standing in front of her, Defang looked at Lu Duan and said softly, "Prime Minister, have you looked carefully?"

Lu Duan bowed and stepped back down the palace steps, then looked up at Defang, who turned and cupped his hands, "The crown prince accepts the destiny to ascend the great treasure, and the Song Dynasty welcomes the new emperor again, my minister! Congratulations to your majesty, long live my emperor, long live long live!"

Only then did Lu Duan and several princes kneel down, and all the officials kowtowed and shouted long live. After three bows and nine kowtows, Zhao Heng officially ascended the throne, known in history as Song Zhenzong, at the age of 29.

Zhenzong ascended the throne and recovered the emperor's uncle Tingmei who stayed behind in Xijing.Zhenzong also remembered that Zhao Yuanzuo was his mother's brother, and restored Zhao Yuanzuo's title of King of Chu.Zhenzong said many times that he wanted to visit Yuanzuo, but Zhao Yuanzuo refused on the grounds of illness.

In the same year, Emperor Zhenzong issued an edict to seek virtuous persons and encouraged officials to discuss their political opinions. All the ministers talked about things one after another. ([-]) cut redundant soldiers and redundant officials so that the benefits of mountains and rivers can reach the people; The minister, far from the villain, makes the loyal and good people know and not doubt, and the treacherous and frugal people know to retreat but have no fear.Zhenzong appreciated it very much, so he ordered him to be recalled to the capital, and worshiped Zhi Zhizhi.

In July, Tian Xiying of Zhiji Xianyuan sent an edict to Shang Shuyan Ling and the battle of Xia, which made the common people suffer.

In August, Han Jingyou, the inspection envoy of Xichuan Metropolis, went to Huai'an. His subordinate Guangwu soldier Liu Wei planned a rebellion and led hundreds of soldiers to revolt at night. He wanted to assassinate the general and seize power and become king. Camp around for help.Liu Wei and others failed in their plan, so they plundered Huai'an City, pretended to ask for help, and relaxed the vigilance of the town guards. After entering the city, they sent troops to attack Hanzhou, Yongkang Army, and Shuzhou. Endless, many flee without fighting.

Yizhou Qiangovernor Ma Zhijie, who also served as the patrol inspector of the prefectures, was furious when he saw this, and immediately led [-] troops to follow Liu Wei's tribe to Shuzhou.Ma Zhijie's department crossed the river at night to garrison Fangjing Town, and met Liu Wei's people. At this time, the Zhao'an envoy Shangguan Zhengye led the troops to arrive, and together they flanked the rebellious army, beheaded Liu Wei on the spot, and quelled the rebellion.

In September, Sun Hebiao of the Zhishiguan presented five proposals: first, refer to Confucian generals, second, affirm Taixue, third, change and transfer, fourth, copy subjects;

Wang Jishang, the supervisory envoy, made a list of ten things: one is to choose left and right, two is to divide virtuous and foolish people, three is to rectify fame and utensils, four is to eliminate redundant food, five is to increase salary, six is ​​to respect politics and education, seven is to move good generals, eighth is to train troops and garrison, nine is to repair civil affairs, and ten promotions Officials.

Wailang Ma Liang, a member of the Criminal Department, said four things about military rewards and debts.

In November, Tian Xi published a report on the "thief" case played by more than ten prefectures since the beginning of September.

In December, Secretary Cheng and Sun Mian of Sanbaiqu, Goudang Jingzhaofu, said nine things: one is to choose talents, two is to ask for advice, three is to stay away from evil and sycophants, four is to be frugal, five is to reward and punish, six is ​​to be careful about orders, and seven is to be envoys. , recommended by the eighth trial, and recommended by the nine.

Zhenzong adopted them one by one and rewarded them.

During Zhenzong's reign, he paid great attention to frugality, was diligent in government affairs, and the society was very stable.