Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

德芳40岁王妃41岁长子惟叙23岁次子惟宪21岁幼子惟能19岁

Wei Ling is 17 years old and Zhenzong (Zhao Heng) is 31 years old

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In July of the second year of Xianping, Zhenzong had a rare leisure time in the royal garden, so he summoned Defang to drink tea in the courtyard.

"Brother, I recently talked about Buddhism with several masters, and I feel that I have benefited a lot," Shinzong said.

"Your Majesty is a benevolent king, and Buddhism is kind to people. I think His Majesty is in a different mood at this time."

"Well, by reciting the Heart Sutra silently every day, the troubles of the court affairs will disappear, and my heart is quite peaceful."

"Your Majesty is tired of state affairs, this is also a way to calm down." Defang nodded

"Yes, but I heard that many people outside said that Buddhism is useless. I am very puzzled. Is it wrong to teach the world to be good?" Zhenzong's face was full of displeasure.

"Your Majesty, the aftermath of the chaos of the Five Dynasties is far-reaching. Many unscrupulous people used the name of monks to do indiscreet things, which disgusted the common people. Most of the Buddhist disciples lived in seclusion and did not preach widely. There are justifications, and folk rumors are also reasonable," Defang explained

"Well, what the emperor said makes sense. I think that the Buddhist classics are quite similar to the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. They both encourage good and abstain from evil. I think they should be widely respected."

"Your Majesty is benevolent, this move will definitely make the people of Song Dynasty feel good"

Zhenzong took out two books, "This is the "Sacred Teaching Preface" written in my hand, which will be given to the court. This "Shi Shi Lun" is to tell those who slander Buddhism that Buddhism is helpful to the world and cannot be abolished. .”

In August of the same year, Zhenzong appointed Sansi Langzhong and Zhi Zhigao Zhu Ang as the scripture translation and embellishment officials of the court, and ordered the construction department to build a Buddhist temple in Bianliang City, Tokyo. Thinking that this move was too costly to the court's financial expenditure, he repeatedly asked to dismiss the court, but was severely rejected by Zhenzong. Since then, Buddhist beliefs in the Song Dynasty have risen unprecedentedly.

In early August, inside the Nanqing Palace

"Father! Look!" A hand holding a puppet stretched out in front of Defang's eyes. Defang looked up and saw that it was her daughter, Princess Baole, Weiling.

Defang smiled, "Naughty, what is this?"

"The puppet was given by Weixi." Wei Ling looked at the puppet and said

"Look, it's quite easy to call, Ling'er, you are a majestic princess, you should pay attention to your address," Defang said.

"Father" Weiling acted coquettishly, "Isn't this in the palace, father, you can ask Weixi to play in the mansion"

Defang patted Weiling on the head, "Why do you ask the father to look for it? You can send someone to invite it yourself."

"Father" Wei Ling squeezed De Fang's shoulders, "You love Ling'er the most, don't you?"

"Hey" Defang sighed pretendingly, "Yes, I love my daughter, but her heart is not with the father."

"That's not it." Wei Ling lay on De Fang's back, "Ling'er loves her father the most."

"I will say good things to offend my father." Defang turned to look at Weiling and said, "Your uncle has already ordered a marriage, and Mr. Zhao has also sent a dowry gift. The marriage between the two of you will be held next month. Take a look." "Defang pointed to the mansion, "It's almost done, you can't wait to meet?"

"Baby just want to talk." Wei Ling pouted