Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"No way." Wei Xian sat down and said, "Speaking of which, my archery skills are not bad either."

"Jiamo" Defang said, "It's better to point out Weixian, this kid's arrow skills are indeed not bad, but there seems to be something missing."

"My lord, His Royal Highness the Second Prince's arrows are indeed accurate and his arm strength is very strong, but the arrows are too strong and lack softness. If it is a battle, it may consume too much physical strength."

"En." Defang nodded, "That's right, every time I finish arrow practice, I'm sweating profusely, and I can't punch anymore. Weixian and Jiamo are talented, and they also have unique insights in the art of war. In the future, we will have to fight with Jiamo." Mo Duoduo is learning."

"My lord," Chen Yaozi said, "Actually, His Highness the Second Prince is already very good. He is very proficient in boxing and archery. I also heard that His Highness likes to read Taoist scriptures and chant chant. His Majesty appreciates it very much."

"Father King" Wei Xian smiled, "The child is pretty good."

"You can laugh like this when you praise you." Defang smiled and shook his head, "Tang Fu, you have four masters in the Chen family, each with their own specialties. They are the talents of the family and the country, and the lonely king admires them the most. I hope you can guide the lonely king in the future." The three princes and several grandchildren, Wei Xu, Wei Xian, Wei Neng, and Cong Pu, you will have to consult the three Chen Dacai a lot in the future."

"Yes, Father (Grandpa)" the four bowed

Chen Yaosou, Chen Yaozuo, and Chen Yaozi paid homage to each other, "Your Highness loves you, lower officials should do their best."

In the evening, Concubine Di helped De Fang undress and asked, "My lord, it seems that I am very satisfied with the three Lord Chens."

"Of course." Defang nodded, "Is it just for archery when I usually invite Yaozi to the mansion? Hehe, that's because Yaozi is capable of both civil and military affairs, but he is too strict as an official. He has tortured prisoners to death more than once. Wang Xicai, I hope he can restrain himself so that he can do more in the future, and Yaozuo is a capable official, honest and upright, daring to do something, and has a lot of insight into river water conservancy. He is a pillar of the family and the country." Concubine Di sat down and continued to say, "Chen Yaosou, Congpu's father-in-law, is even more capable. He has the people in the world in his heart, and he always takes the people's difficulties as his own responsibility. When he was a member of the Ministry of Industry, the people in Guangxi often suffered from heatstroke. He died and could not drink clean water. After Yaosou knew about it, he planted trees in the local area and taught the people to dig wells to fetch water. He also ordered people to build a pavilion every twenty or thirty miles beside the road. The jars for holding tea and the bowls and spoons for drinking are provided by the nearby villagers in turn, so that pedestrians and working people can take shelter from the rain and rest.”

"To be able to think of these things for the common people, this Mr. Chen really loves the people like a son."

"Yes, at that time, the people believed in witch doctors so much that many people died. Yaosou issued a notice telling the people that witch doctors were not to be trusted. He also ordered the arrest of people who used magic doctors to cheat money, and then asked people to collect records of diseases among the people. The prescriptions were compiled into "Ji Yan Fang", and craftsmen were asked to engrave steles and stand on the main roads for the convenience of the people to copy. Moreover, he also used the financial resources of the government to recruit doctors, cultivate local medical talents, and prepare decoctions to treat the poor people. sick."

"My lord, in this way, Mr. Chen is a rare capable minister in the imperial court, so why does Mr. Kou not like him?"

"That's because during the Battle of Chanyuan, Yaosou somehow tried to persuade His Majesty to move the capital to avoid the war, so he immediately angered Lord Kou, for which Kou Zhun was not very happy every time he saw their brothers. "

"So that's how it is. Mr. Kou is an upright person, so it's no wonder that he is like this."

"He has a bad temper," Defang said. "Although Yaosou was inappropriate in the matter of Chanyuan, fortunately nothing major happened. Moreover, His Majesty also appointed Chen Yaosou as the envoy of the group shepherd system, and completed the The "Supervision and Shepherd Discussion" established the horse administration for the Great Song Dynasty, which is an indispensable contribution."

"Your Majesty... Then Master Chen said today that His Majesty will transfer Lord Kou, so..."

"Hey" Defang sighed, "What is the matter now? The lonely king... It is difficult to reverse His Majesty's wishes..."

One month later, Congpu married Chen Yaosou's daughter Jingxuan and moved into the palace.Chen Yaosou was appointed envoy of Longitude System, sentenced to Hezhong Mansion, and entered the Ministry of Household Affairs as Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He was also ordered to write "Ode to Taizong Temple", and wrote "Imperial Songs and Poems" inscribed on stones.Kou Zhichi was appointed as the prefect of the Tianxiong Army, and was also stationed in the berth. He was far away from the capital and guarded the border at Daming Mansion.

In the same year, Defang's eldest sister, Princess Qin, died of illness at the age of 54. Posthumous title: Xiansu. [In the third year of Kaibao, she was granted the title of Princess Zhaoqing, married to General Zuowuwei Wang Chengyan (father: Wang Shenqi, word: Xifu, died in the sixth year of Xianping, age 52, posthumously Gongsu), and was bestowed with the title Jinglongmenwai.Emperor Taizong came to the throne and was granted the title of Princess Zheng.In the first year of Chunhua, she was granted the title of Princess of Qin.Three years after Zhenzong came to Taoism, he became the eldest princess. 】