Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Weixu nodded, "Go back to the emperor's grandfather, sir."

"Hahahaha" Taizong laughed loudly, "My grandson is really cute."

Seeing this, Defang said, "Uncle Emperor, come and hug them."

"Oh." Taizong looked at Defang, "what's the matter? I just hugged my grandson Defang for a while, and you feel distressed."

"My nephew dare not" Defang cupped his hands and said

"Nephew, I hugged you when you were so old, do you still remember what you said at that time?"

"Your Majesty forgive me, my nephew doesn't remember"

"At that time, I asked you, how long do you want to live in the palace, and you said you want to live forever."

Hearing this, Defang hurriedly knelt down, "Your Majesty, I was young at the time and didn't know the world, please forgive me!"

"Defang, what are you doing? Get up quickly, so what? Even if you want to continue living in the palace, I will allow it. Your prince's house was always empty."

"Your Majesty Long En, my nephews dare not do this. The inner courtyard of the palace is the residence of Your Majesty and concubines. How can my nephews stay here? This is a treasonous act."

"Defang, get up first." Taizong said, Defang stood up slowly, Taizong smiled and said, "Nephew, don't be so nervous, sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty" Defang sat down, feeling a little uneasy.

"Defang, you and I are uncles and nephews, don't be so restrained when talking to your own family."

"Yes... Uncle Emperor"

After a while, Concubine Di came over and called out, "My lord"

"Madame" Defang got up and walked over. It turned out that after Concubine Di entered the palace, she was called to talk by the queen. Taizong put the two children down and said, "Defang, I will often bring the children into the palace to play. I like these two very much." Grandson."

"Yes, Uncle Huang, thank you for your kindness"

Defang and Concubine Di returned to the palace with their two children and entered the dormitory. Defang closed the door and hugged Concubine Di, "Madam, you scared me to death, I thought..."

"What does the prince think?" Concubine Di was puzzled.

Defang shook her head, "It's nothing... just come back."

"My lord, you are afraid of His Majesty..."

"Hey" Defang looked at Concubine Di, then sat on the chair, "I think too much"

"Prince" Concubine Di sat beside De Fang, holding his hand, "It will be fine."

Defang nodded, "Yes, nothing will happen, I won't let my wife and children have anything to do."

The two children on the side didn't know what was going on, Weixian danced "hug, hug"

Defang knelt down and hugged Wei Xu and Wei Xian, "Xu'er, Xian'er, never leave father and queen, do you understand?"

"Yeah" the two kids nodded

"Prince" Concubine Di came over, "Don't scare the child"

Defang patted Weixu and Weixian, and stood up, "Okay, don't talk, Madam, let's take the children for a walk in the garden."

The next day, Defang was ordered to put the "Records of Taizu" in the palace bookstore, and announced it to the officials in the main hall. Taizong immediately announced that he would give Defang an unnamed edict. The officials looked at each other in blank dismay. He said, "Your Majesty, the virtuous king has already received many courtesies, so he might be criticized by others?"

"Bold!" Taizong shouted, "Who dares to criticize the courteous treatment I bestow on my nephew! Anyone who talks too much will be expelled from the court!"

The minister hurriedly withdrew, and Taizong stood up and said, "Zhenjia bestows the virtuous king with swords to go to the palace! Retire!"

Several ministers in the group discussed after retreating, "I said, everyone, what happened to Your Majesty? You are getting more and more favored by the virtuous king."

"I don't know, I can't figure it out." The minister shook his head

At this time, there was a voice, "How can you speak nonsense about Your Majesty's Long En?

"En." Xue Juzheng nodded, "Listening to what everyone said just now, isn't it right that His Majesty can't treat the virtuous king favorably?"

"I don't dare, I don't dare," several ministers cupped their hands.

"Don't you dare?" Xue Juzheng looked at several people, pointed to the one who spoke just now, and said, "Your Majesty is a close relative of His Majesty. Your Majesty's kindness to a virtuous king is a great grace. What's more, a virtuous king is generous, benevolent, and capable as an official. Don't you think so?" Do you question the ability of the virtuous king, or feel that His Majesty's gift is inappropriate?"

"Your official is guilty! Don't blame the prime minister and prince!"

"Okay, they are all important officials of the court, don't always speculate on the holy will, and step down."

"It's the prime minister." Several people hurriedly bowed their hands and retreated.

Xue Juzheng looked at Defang, "Don't blame your lord, these people are like this."

"Thank you Prime Minister, Xiao Wang doesn't care about these things," Defang said

"Your Majesty is benevolent, and now he is highly appreciated by His Majesty. Judging by his appearance, he is a man of good fortune. He will definitely become a worthy king of our Great Song Dynasty in the future."

"The prime minister still looks at the prime minister?" De Fang laughed.

"Hehe, the truth has been read by countless people, so it can be regarded as a little bit of success." Xue Juzheng said, "The prince is a man of fortune. He has always been cautious in his words and deeds. As long as he works harder and asks capable courtiers for advice, he will surely be able to live in a stable position in the future." The honorable position in the court."

"Thank you, Prime Minister Xue, for your guidance. This king will remember the prime minister's words." Defang cupped his hands.

In October, the imperial court issued a decree to kill Zhang Xiyong, magistrate of Yangwu County (he once stole 230 pieces of official money with Zhao Zan, the chief official, and kept them for himself.

In November, Li Huan sent Jiang Juzheng, Wang Shaozuo and Fangwu to pay tribute.