Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Bi Shi'an clasped his hands and said, "A prime minister must have his tools, so he can occupy his position. The minister is a rotten minister, and he is really not competent. The minister thinks that the third division envoy, Mr. Kou, is talented and loyal, and can decide major events, which is not as good as the minister."

Shinzong shook his head, "I heard that Kou Zhun is too upright, sometimes impulsive, and at odds with his colleagues, what can I do? How does Bi Xiang work with him?"

"Your Majesty, Mr. Kou forgets himself and favors the country. He upholds morality and is jealous of evil, so he is not liked by the popular customs. Although the people of today, although they are humiliated and cultivated, and the northern enemy jumps on the bridge, it is appropriate for Mr. Kou to use it. .”

Zhenzong looked at Defang, "what does the emperor think?"

De Fang said, "I also agree with Bi Xiang's words. Although Kou Zhun is too upright, it is for the righteousness of the country. He has no self-interest with the courtiers, and he never counts gains and losses. He hates treacherous evil, so that his personal safety is at stake. , as Bi Xiang said, although Mr. Kou is not liked by the world, he is an indispensable pillar of the family and a pillar of the temple, and the courtiers are rarely better than him."

Shinzong nodded, "I understand what the two lovers said. Kou Zhun had a lot of uninhibited words and deeds when he was the first emperor. I have known him for many years, so how could I not know it? However, this proud and uninhibited virtuous man must have a place to live." The virtuous guard it, Bi Xiang, this is none other than you."

"The minister is terrified"

"Don't worry." Zhenzong smiled, "I and the Eight Wise Kings will be your backing. If Kou Zhun dares to confront Bi Xiang rudely, I and the emperor will not spare him."

"Yes" Defang nodded, "Although Kou Zhun speaks wildly from time to time, it is always against those treacherous people. Occasionally, he has verbal conflicts because he is anxious about state affairs. In fact, he is still very respectful to virtuous people like Bi Xiang. "

"Yes." Bi Shi'an cupped his hands, "I understand."

Defang looked at Bi Shi'an and said, "Bi Xiang, it's actually not difficult to restrain Mr. Kou, but the lonely king can tell you one of his weaknesses."

"Oh?" Zhenzong was also very interested when he heard this, "Kou Zhun also has a weakness? Brother Huang, tell me."

Defang cupped his hands to Zhenzong and said, "Kou Zhun is talented and knowledgeable, and he likes to sneer at people face to face, and he is also the most happy to argue with others, but if he is made to be reasonable and difficult to distinguish, he must be restless and restless. unstable."

"Brother Huang means that." Zhenzong thought for a while, "Don't talk too much with him when things happen, and don't give him room for ridicule."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have tried it a few times, and he was so depressed that he fucked three times a day. He insisted on saying he was happy." Defang said, "And Kou Zhun is most afraid that others will not know his loyalty. If there is any doubt, he will He will show his loyalty, and his words and deeds will be restrained so quickly that it is hilarious."

"Why does the emperor say hilarious?"

"Because Kou Zhun will explain his loyalty like a child, because he is afraid that others will not know everything. That kind of patience and words and deeds are something that others don't usually see." Defang smiled, "He seems to have really done it. It’s like anything bad, you have to believe in his loyalty.”

"Brother Emperor" Zhenzong said, "You mean that if you suppress him with loyalty and control his actions with words, you can hold Kou Zhun in your palm so that he will not deviate from the right path and restrain himself."

"Yes, Your Majesty"

"Bi Xiang," Shinzong said, "Have you heard the words of the prince? Kou Zhun is the most loyal person, but he is a little arrogant and arrogant. It is for his own good to teach him some lessons from time to time. At the same time, Bi Xiang can use his talents to improve To promote state affairs, then Kou Zhun will definitely respect Bi Xiang and you, and dare not be presumptuous."

Bi Shi'an cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your guidance."

Around noon, Defang and Bi Shi'an left the palace, Bi Shi'an said, "Your Majesty, I feel that I have insufficient talent and learning, and I am afraid that I will not be able to do the job. If Xiahou Junji is here today, how can I take this position first?"