Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Why did Prime Minister Bi say this? Master Xiahou has gone, and good talents cannot return, but now His Majesty and the lonely king believe that Prime Minister Bi can inherit the virtues of Prime Minister Li, assist the government and the people, have strategies to resist the enemy outside, and have good words to govern the country inside." " Defang said, "Bi Xiang, now that the imperial court is facing foreign troubles, His Majesty is worried about it. At this time, when Bi Xiang should devote all his energy to the state affairs, he may be troublesome, and Bi Xiang is a new phase. If there are any difficulties, come at any time. Find the lonely king, and the lonely king will definitely help you."

"Thank you, my lord" Bi Shi'an bowed his hands

"Bi Xiangfai always thank you." Defang smiled, "Your Majesty has been thinking about the aspect for a long time, and it is only a matter of time before Kou Zhun is appointed. It is of great benefit to assist His Majesty in governing the country."

"Yes, my lord, Mr. Kou's talent is rarely compared to others."

"It is said that Kou Zhun is outstanding in talent and learning, but in fact he is also quite insightful in military and political affairs. If Bi Xiang is interested, you might as well drink tea with him. I believe Bi Xiang will appreciate Master Kou even more."

"That could not be better. I don't have enough strategy to defend against the northern enemy, and I am afraid that I will make a mistake in state affairs. If Mr. Kou can make me break through and offer a strategy to retreat from the enemy with a strong front, I would like to give up my position."

"Ah! Bi Xiang's words are wrong. It is the duty of the courtiers to provide advice and strengthen the country. How can they follow the changes of the court? The important officials in the temple have their own duties, and only by assisting each other in state affairs can our great Song Dynasty be strong. As for who is the official position, your majesty You have your own arrangements, some people must be restrained, some people must be restrained, and radical actions must be suppressed, all ministries should be balanced, and the situation in the court should be stabilized. This cannot be done by a single person, and this is the responsibility of the prime minister."

"My lord taught me to keep it in my heart."

"Bi Xiang is always so humble, it makes the lonely king uneasy, hehehe"

After they said this, they reached the gate of the palace, and De Fang said, "By the way, Bi Xiang, five days later, His Majesty will meet the more talented officials from various ministries in the animal garden. See if there is any talent available among them."

"Yes, I will definitely be there."

"Okay, after five days, the lonely king will talk with Bi Xiang again, and the lonely king will return to the mansion."

"My lord, please wait." Bi Shi'an respectfully sent Defang into the sedan chair and left.

After Defang returned to the mansion, another servant in the palace came to inform that Zhao Baozhong died of illness in Yongzhou.

[Li Jipeng (962-1004), also known as Zhao Baozhong, was the leader of the Dangxiang clan in the early Song Dynasty, the envoy of Dingnan Jiedu, and the son of Li Guangrui.In the fifth year of Taiping Xingguo (980), Dingnan Jiedu envoy and his brother Li Jiyun died, and Li Jipeng took the throne and established himself as the queen.Emperor Taizong of Song Dynasty appointed him as Jiedu Envoy of Dingnan Army.In the seventh year of Taiping Xingguo (982), Li Jipeng took the initiative to make a pilgrimage to Kaifeng Mansion in Tokyo because of his youth and dissatisfaction with others, and gave up hereditary separatism.Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty was overjoyed, and he granted the Jiedu Envoy of the Zhangde Army, and he was rewarded heavily.Later, Li Jipeng's younger brother Li Jiqian rebelled against the Song Dynasty. Song Taizong used Zhao Pu's strategy to re-appoint Li Jipeng as the envoy of the Dingnan Jiedu, and named him Zhao Baozhong.Later, Li Jipeng was suspected of communicating with Li Jiqian privately, and Song Taizong dismissed him from office.He was granted the title of Marquis of Forgiveness and the second capital.Later, he moved to the general of the Right Jinwu Guard, sentenced Yuezhou, and moved to Fuzhou.In the first year of Jingde (1004), Song Zhenzong granted him the title of Yongzhou Farewell, and ordered the supervising army to monitor him. Zhao Baozhong died soon, and was given to the Weisser Army Jiedushi and the funeral officer.Brother: Kexian was the defense envoy of Daozhou, Kewen was sent back to Bozhou, and Chang Shenguan was elected as the general judge to specialize in county administration. 】