Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Many people in the city stood in front of the gate, and when they saw Defang coming out, they all knelt down and paid homage to "The prince is a thousand years old."

Defang was startled, "Everyone, get up quickly, what happened?"

A woman in the lead got up and led a child. Defang saw that it was the mother and child who were almost killed by Yeluchuda at that time. The Liao people were killed, my mother and son were rescued thanks to Your Highness, I heard that there is not enough manpower to repair the old city, my wife and Taoist family are small and weak, but I still hope to do something for the craftsmen and soldiers who built the old city."

Another old man came forward, "My lord, Mrs. Du is the wife of Du Xuezheng, the county magistrate of this city. Mrs. Du is a clean and honest official who loves the people like a son. Mrs. Du is virtuous and virtuous and considerate of the people. But Mrs. Du has been killed by the Liao army. Madam was rescued by the prince. The favor that the prince showed to Mrs. Du is the kindness that the prince gave to the people of our old city. Now the prince is giving us military rations to help the people in the city to tide over the difficulties. Today I heard that the repair of the city lacks strength, so we are willing to help Artisans repair the city."

Defang nodded, "Thank you, thank you everyone. There is indeed a shortage of manpower to repair the old city. If you have the strength, the king is willing to hire craftsmen, register and make books and pay wages."

A burly man stepped forward, "My lord, we heard that my lord fought with Nayeluchuda, and his wounds were not healed. Both of his bodyguards died in this battle. Thinking about the status of your lord, you can use your life to protect us. I wish you all." Do your best for the prince, please don't refuse the prince." Then, the man knelt down

All the people also knelt down and said in unison, "Please be complete, my lord."

Defang looked at Nangongwen, Nangongwen nodded and said, "My lord, this is the kindness of the people."

Defang said to the people, "Everyone please rise up quickly, the king accepts your kindness, thank you here"

Thanks to the concerted efforts of the people in the city, the repair project was completed faster than expected. After the memorial arrived in the capital, Emperor Taizong was greatly surprised by the matter. After seeing the report from the recorder and understanding, he issued an imperial decree and ordered more Supplies were rushed to the old city.When the imperial decree arrived in the old city, the repairs had been completed and all affairs were in order.

After the decree officer Qi Teng arrived in the old city, Defang was greeted by the generals and the people. The decree officer came to the school grounds and read out the imperial decree, commending Defang's loyalty and bravery. After the emperor's order to build soldiers and towns was completed, he would reward Defang and leave a member of the imperial doctor Taking care, Zhang Tiancheng made great achievements in defeating the Liao army and captured the city. He captured the general of the Liao army alive. Will.

Gong Zhi, the bodyguard of the royal palace who died, was named as a fourth-rank strong military general, and the guard Tian Guzheng was a fourth-rank loyal military general. All the sergeants who participated in the battle were promoted to the first rank, and the garrison troops were rewarded.

Defang took the imperial decree and took Qi Teng to inspect the repaired Xuanyong City. The recorder kept writing behind, these are the contents to be reported back to Beijing,

Qi Teng, the Xuanzhi official, has seen the repair and replacement of the city wall, said a few words to the recording officer, and then came to Defang, "It has been nearly 2 months since His Highness left Beijing, and the repair and replacement speed is so fast and orderly. Thank you for your hard work." Saito looked at Defang's leg, "His Royal Highness, it seems that the leg injury has not fully healed, please take care of yourself."

Defang smiled, "Thank you Lord Qi, my king's leg injury is fine, and he will recover after a few more days of recuperation."

Saito took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Defang, "Your Highness, this is a letter from Di Niangniang to the prince"

Defang froze for a moment, and quickly took the letter, "Madam's letter? Is there something wrong?"

The edict officer smiled, "The prince will know it after seeing it."

Defang quickly opened the letter, and after reading it carefully, she looked at Saito, Jiajun and Nangongwen.

Jia Jun thought something was wrong, "My lord, what's the matter with your wife? What happened in the mansion?"

Defang looked at the letter and said with a smile, "Madam is happy, it has been 3 months."

Saito next to him said, "Congratulations, my lord."

Jia Jun and Nan Gongwen also stepped forward and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness! That's great!"

Defang looked at Saito, "Master Lao Qi has brought a letter, and I will write a letter to Wang Xiu, please bring it back to the princess"

Saito cupped his hands, "Yes, I must send it to Nanqing Palace"