Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Taizong was very angry, and ordered people to throw Zhang Mingfeng's body in ten thousand pieces into the dog shed, and arrested his younger brother Zhang Mingyun to be tortured and executed Ling Chi on his behalf.

Taizong returned to the throne and looked at Defang, "Is the emperor's nephew injured?"

Defang stepped forward and said, "Go back to Your Majesty, I'm fine."

Taizong nodded, and learned about Defang's golden soft armor from Zhao Pu's excerpts, so he was a little relieved, and said, "The emperor's nephew is loyal and brave, and he has done a good job in escorting him today. I am very pleased. Defang stepped forward to receive the reward."

Defang bowed his hands and bowed to "Chen Zai"

"Today, the virtuous king Defang is ordered to be the supervisor of the Privy Council, and the supervisor of the three divisions, commanding the four imperial guards in the capital, giving a thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, and 5 sets of crown clothes. Princess Di is given the courtesy of the eldest princess, according to the clan practice .” Taizong said

"Chen, thank you, Your Majesty Long En" Defang bowed

Taizong said to Defang, "Where are the Li family brothers now?"

"Return to Your Majesty, the brothers of the Li family are still waiting outside the door for rumors"

"noise"

Zhang Wenxi, the newly-appointed chief servant, waved his whisk and issued an order in a long voice: "Xuan Li's brothers go to the hall to face the saint."

The three brothers Li Xuewen, Li Xuezheng, and Li Xuedao went to the hall, and the three bowed down. The scars on their bodies and faces were still clearly visible.

Taizong asked, "The three of your brothers are the family members of Imperial Guard officer Li Xuewu?"

Li Xuewen replied, "Your Majesty, Cao Min and others are Li Xuewu's family members. The Li family has suffered a great injustice. Cao Min and others please Your Majesty to decide!"

Taizong walked down the imperial steps again, looked at the three brothers and said, "I learned about your situation from the virtuous king. Except for Li Xuewu who was a military officer in the Imperial Army, two of the three of you were mid-term officials in the same year, and one of you passed the military examination. But because of the unjust case back then, I never entered an official position, and now that the unjust case is clear, I will make it known to the world, and give justice to your Li family, and do it for you.”

"Caomin and others thank Your Majesty for your kindness, and the souls of the father and brother's family in heaven can rest in peace. Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, my father and brother." The Li brothers cried and thanked.

Taizong walked to the entrance of the hall, turned around and looked at the officials and said, "I have always been concerned about court officials, and now it seems that there are still many areas that need to be improved. I must also reflect on myself. Live up to my trust and the expectations of the people, do you understand?"

The officials knelt down and worshiped "Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live my emperor"

Taizong came to the Li brothers, looked up at Defang who was on the imperial steps and asked, "How does my nephew think I should arrange the three of them?"

Defang immediately walked down the imperial steps and came to the front of Emperor Taizong, "Your Majesty is wise, I am humbled, I believe His Majesty has already made arrangements."

Taizong smiled, nodded, and said to the three brothers, "Since all three of you have been officials, I will restore your qualifications and hire you as officials. All three of you will return to your original places to serve. Li Xuewen will be the magistrate, and Li Xuezheng will close the school." Lieutenant officer, Li Xuedao is the □□household administrative officer, the property of the Li family will be checked in detail, and the money will be returned from the check, and you will also be granted the title of father Li Zhipeng Guogong, elder brother Li Xuewu General Xuanwei, and mother Yipin. His deceased family members will be buried according to the rules."

The three brothers of the Li family kowtowed, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty's grace, Caomin and others kowtow on behalf of the dead family members!" The heads of the three brothers were already bleeding.

Taizong sighed, "Go down quickly and take a good rest, and return to your hometown after the decree arrives."

"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty!" The three brothers were helped out of the hall.

Emperor Taizong decreed that Tong Dezheng be granted the title of Grand General of the Auxiliary State, and that his son be granted the title of Zhongdafu in Beijing.

Taizong admonished the officials for a long time, then withdrew from the court, brought Defang to the Chongzheng Hall, handwritten a decree to him, and allowed him not to go to court for ten days, and after Defang paid his respects, he hurried out of the palace and returned to the mansion.