Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

On Zhao Pu's side, the main suspect was caught and arrested wantonly. The progress was very fast, and the final report was written. Zhao Pu came to Defang at night and showed the thick booklet to Defang. Defang opened it and read it. It was found that the more than 300 people listed above were almost all capital crimes, and the more than 4 people implicated were sentenced to exile by the imperial staff. In addition, the family members of these people were also exiled, and the number reached nearly [-]. Fang couldn't help frowning, Zhao Pu said, "Your Highness, for their own selfishness, these people even ignored the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers at the frontier, causing my Great Song Dynasty to fail again and again, and it is really not a pity to die."

Defang slowly closed the memorial, looked at Zhao Pu and said, "The prime minister is the pillar of the imperial court. The late emperor once mentioned to Xiao Wang that the prime minister was resourceful and made immortal contributions to the creation of the Song Dynasty. Xiao Wang has always admired him."

Zhao Pu looked at Defang, feeling a little confused. Defang continued, "Since the founding of the Song Dynasty, wars have been going on every year. Unfortunately, in recent years, there have been fewer victories against Liao and more defeats. A large number of troops have been exhausted, but the soldiers are still fighting. In risking their lives to protect the country, how many soldiers and horses shrouded their bodies, and now this book...does the Prime Minister really think that it can help His Majesty relieve his worries and seek justice for the soldiers who died on the front line?"

Zhao Pu looked at Defang, who was only 22 years old. After listening to these words, he already knew that Defang was no longer a child. I understand, I know that he is restrained and cautious in doing things. Although he has already seen the reason, he never said it, let alone interrupted his own trial process. He only said these things now the day before submitting the papers. There must be something wrong. The reason, so Zhao Pu said, "Your Highness has the wisdom of the former emperor. Since His Highness has already understood it, the minister will not go around anymore, but His Highness just said this to the old minister today. There must be something to say to the old minister, right?"

"This fraudulent case was all caused by the defeat. However, the case involves a lot of people, and I am afraid that it will not be convincing to the public. In addition, the aftermath of the defeat may be even more detrimental to your majesty's reputation. Your majesty is benevolent. If the prime minister can make your majesty extend his kindness, I believe that the subjects of the world must be grateful for the grace, which will be more helpful to our Song Dynasty." Seeing that Zhao Pu was thinking, Defang continued, "Prime Minister, Defang is not talented, and he is just a junior in front of the Prime Minister. I hope that the Prime Minister will not hesitate to enlighten me. Everything has disappeared, Defang only wants to serve the Song Dynasty and be loyal to His Majesty."

Zhao Pu looked at Defang, nodded, and said slowly, "The old minister has already understood what your highness means. The late emperor must be very pleased to see your highness now. The old minister will handle this matter well, and your highness will definitely do a lot in the future. If there is a need, the old minister is willing to offer his humble opinion." Defang bowed his hands to express his gratitude.

On the second day, Zhao Pu submitted the papers. Taizong planned to deal with the crime according to the conviction, but was dissuaded by Zhao Pu. Zhao Pu was worthy of being a veteran of the two dynasties. Or demoted or exiled, hundreds of people were released after the imperial staff, and posters were posted to promote the holiness, benevolence, and the emperor's grace, and the massacre came to an end.

After the newly built weapons were completed, they were successively distributed to the troops in the border towns.The old city of Bajiao, which is located near the junction of the Song Dynasty and Dangxiang, has been attacked by Dangxiang and Liao warriors on a daily basis. The walls are dilapidated, and there are deep cracks in many places. It is very difficult to defend. Because of its special geographical location, the imperial court attaches great importance to it.