Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang is 23 years old, the princess is 24 years old, the eldest son is 6 years old, the second son is 4 years old, and the youngest son is 2 year old

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In September of the seventh year of Taiping Xingguo, Yelujing, the king of Liao, died, and Empress Dowager Xiao began to rule.

One day in the hall of Chongzheng, Emperor Taizong summoned Prime Minister Zhao Pu and asked, "Every time I read books, I see that the ancient emperors are so self-respecting and dignified. Who would dare to violate Yanyan's words? If you don't accept it with affection, you are deceiving yourself. Or appreciate it Wrath punishment, how can it belong to the hearts of the world?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pu replied, "If the emperor is selfless in rewards and punishments, and there is no connection between inside and outside, he will seek reason from above, and do his best from below, so as to tame and bring peace, and it is not difficult."

Taizong thought for a while and then asked, "What is the way to govern the people?"

"Your Majesty is sympathetic to the people, and every time he hears about the benefits and diseases, he will implement them immediately. The heart of the ancient sages to love the people stops here."

Taizong nodded, looked at the sky outside the door and said nothing.

At this time, several people stood on the gate tower of Luoyang city in Xijing, "Luoyang is such a good place." Defang stood on the gate tower of Luoyang overlooking the busy city.

Feng Zhenkang, the new left guard in Xijing, clasped his hands and said, "This is all the work of Taiwei Di. I think it took less than a month for Taiwei Di to replace Xiang Gong as the stay guard in Xijing. The city is bustling with traffic, and the common people have never forgotten the merits of Di Taiwei. There is a tablet of Di Taiwei in Changshou Temple in the city.

"General Feng is humble. If it weren't for General Feng's mighty virtue, the prosperity of Luoyang City would not have continued."

"The final general thanked the prince for his approval"

"General Feng just mentioned Changshou Temple?"

"Yes, my lord, Longevity Temple"

"General, do you know that the late emperor also lived in Changshou Temple?"

Feng Zhenkang was stunned, "I don't know the end, the prince forgives the crime"

"General Feng, don't be nervous. Back then, the late emperor went back to Luoyang penniless and lived in the Changshou Temple because of his failure to join the army. Fortunately, the eminent monk gave him a gift, so he was able to step on the battlefield again. Therefore, this king has some feelings for the Changshou Temple. .”

"That's how it is. If the prince hadn't told me, I would have never known about it, and I would have been ashamed." Feng Zhenkang bowed and bowed.

Defang supported Feng Zhenkang, "General Feng, the king also wants to go around these few days. After all, it is the first time he has come here, and Luoyang is the place where the late emperor was born. This king should visit Nianzu."

"Yes, then we will send troops to protect the prince"

"No, I have my own soldiers by my side, not to mention that Luoyang City is safe and secure, so General Feng doesn't have to worry about it."

"Yes, then I will obey the prince's order."

Defang turned around, "This king is ordered to patrol the city of Luoyang this time, and we will stay for ten days. During this period, General Lao Feng and the magistrate will provide some documents in the city. I will report to His Majesty after reading them."

"Yes, in the end, we will fully cooperate with the prefect to cooperate with the prince."

Defang smiled, "Then the king will not disturb General Feng, and return to his residence first."

"My lord, please." Feng Zhenkang sent Defang downstairs.

Defang returned to the residence with his bodyguards Chongming and Shang En, briefly tidied up the house, and ordered Song Jiajun to arrange for the Royal Guards to patrol the post, Nan Gongwen was in charge of sorting out the books, Defang changed into casual clothes and led Chongming and Shang En out of the residence , because I heard Feng Zhenkang said that there is a tablet of Di Jixun in Changshou Temple, so I also want to go to worship and see the scenery of Luoyang by the way.

The three of them came to the lake to enjoy the scenery, and went to the teahouse in the market to drink tea and listen to the storyteller. After the storyteller stepped down, Defang said to Chongming and Shang En, "Chongming, go and find out. Let me know where the Changshou Temple is, and besides, you must remember to call me Mr. Zhao whenever you go out during your stay in Luoyang.”