Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Everyone took care of everything that day. Defang, Jiajun, Nangongwen, and the royal guards were about to set off for the county town of Xinbing Town. Defang said goodbye to General Zhang Tiancheng and the new magistrate Tu Zaixing. Come and send them off, Defang bowed his hands to thank, and led the palace staff to set off with imperial edicts and military amulets. Jiajun assembled the team, strapped a wrapped gold mace on his back, and jumped on his horse. Carriage and carriage, hundreds of people arrived at Xing County in less than ten days. On the way, Defang's leg injury recurred, but in order to complete the mission within the deadline, he still tied his legs and insisted on arriving.

Arriving at the county town of □□, the guard Tong Dezheng and the magistrate Zhang Mingfeng greeted him. Defang got off his horse, and his legs were a little weak. Jiajun immediately supported him, and the imperial doctor came to check. Seeing this, Tong Dezheng asked someone to help Defang go to the mansion to rest , the imperial doctor re-bandaged Defang and took some medicine. Defang could barely move around, so she came to the meeting hall. Tong Dezheng and Zhang Mingfeng came forward to pay respects to "The minister kowtowed to the prince for a thousand years"

Defang raised her hand, "You two don't need to be too polite, please sit down"

The two sat down, Tong Dezheng cupped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness is on his way, it seems that the injury is not serious, and he needs to rest for a few days."

Defang smiled, "It's okay, the emperor's life is in my body, I don't dare to delay, the construction of the Bing Town depends on the help of the two of you."

Zhang Mingfeng stepped forward, "The next official will definitely assist His Highness with all his strength"

Defang nodded, asked Zhang Mingfeng to sit down, took a sip of tea, and said, "The drawing officer has drawn up the blueprint, and the re-drawing has been submitted, and the approval can be issued in a few days. I see that proper arrangements have been made in the city, and the materials It has also been stacked, and the next process will be much more convenient.”

"The terrain in the north of the county seat is flat and wide. It is very beneficial for defense and garrisoning the town to build a city. There are not many people in the city. The planning has been completed and the construction is just waiting to be started. I believe it will be completed within the time limit." Tong Dezheng said

"Very good, we can start construction when the imperial approval arrives." Defang looked at Tong Dezheng, "General Tong has just been transferred here. My king has heard that General Tong is strict in running the army. He is upright and selfless, and is deeply loved by soldiers. This time the emperor appointed General Tong. Being in charge of the military town, it can be seen that the general's ability is extraordinary."

Tong Dezheng cupped his hands and said, "My lord praised me highly, but I didn't dare to be a general. My lord fought against Nayeluchuda in the old city. I lost two of my favorite generals. I still fulfilled my imperial order with pain. I admire him very much. I have heard about His Highness for a long time." He is virtuous, loyal and courageous, seeing it today makes him realize that what he heard is true, and he did not use his full strength to assist His Highness."

Defang got up and walked in front of Tong Dezheng, and pressed Tong Dezheng's hand with his hand, "General Tong is serious. This king is only following orders, and sacrifices on the battlefield are inevitable. This is all for the Song Dynasty, and this king is also His Majesty's." Courtier, this is the duty of a courtier, even if it is death, he will never be afraid."

Defang went on to say, "My king's qualifications are still young, and I need to ask you two for many things. I heard that Mr. Zhang has been an official in the county town of □□ for five years. Mr. Zhang can serve as an official until now. I think he must be senior in government affairs, so the court will make Mr. Zhang Remain in office, and now the city is being rebuilt and the military town is being built. It is up to Mr. Zhang to arrange all the big and small things, and General Tong must also have opinions on military affairs. I have to learn a lot. Forget the two and don’t hesitate to give me advice."

The two replied, "I would like to offer my humble opinion"

Tong Dezheng nodded, looking at Defang with awe in his heart.

During the few days of waiting for the official documents, Defang casually dressed and Jiajun Nangong Wen circulated all over the county town of □□. There were more than 1000 people in the county town of □□, 100 guards, [-] yamen servants, wide streets, and hundreds of shops. Peaceful and orderly, Defang came to a restaurant, ordered a table of food and wine, sat on the side of the second floor, and chatted with Jiajun Nangongwen.