Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Hearing this, Nan Gongwen on the side knew very well that Emperor Taizu intended to train Defang to get involved in political affairs, and Jiuliu Inner Palace personally supervised him. He was also one of the witnesses. He was rescued by Taizu's army on the battlefield. After Taizu learned that he was from a family of literati, and that he knew the Four Books and Five Classics when he was less than 12 years old, he was very surprised, so he left him at the side of Defang, who was still the prince at that time, as an accompanying attendant. Therefore, he did his best to assist Defang , do not seek official positions.

Defang comforted Zhao Fu, and Zhao Fu's emotions gradually stabilized. He sat on a chair and drank tea, "I'm really sorry, my lord. The old minister is old. Please forgive me for any offensive and disrespectful words."

"Master Zhao, don't say that. I have benefited a lot from having Master Zhao and Lord Wang as my teachers. If it weren't for the two professors, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Thank you, Lord, for your understanding." Zhao Fu took a deep breath and said, "The old minister has proposed to His Majesty to resign. I hope that I can return to the countryside and live a life without disputes."

"Master Zhao, why do you want to be an official? Your Majesty still needs the assistance of a minister like you." Defang said

Zhao Fu shook his head, "The old minister is old and unable to assist His Majesty, but the prince is still here."

"Your Majesty Zhao has made great achievements in his home country, and he has done nothing wrong in governing the country. He was highly appreciated by the late emperor. Now the idea of ​​governing the river is very feasible. I believe His Majesty will not approve Mr. Zhao's request for an official position, so please don't bring up this matter again, my lord. ” Defang said

"Hey, the matter of river regulation... Forget it, don't mention it, the old minister is like a rotten tree, hehehe" Zhao Fu said with a wry smile, "I am afraid the only one who can listen to the old minister's ramblings is the prince."

Concubine Di listened to these breathless topics, and thought it would be better to break the situation as soon as possible, so she said, "My lord, Mr. Zhao, it seems that the two of you should have a lot to talk about. If you are not in a hurry, it is better to sit in the garden first, drink tea and enjoy the scenery, so that the mood of the two of you can be relieved, and it will not be too late to talk after lunch."

Nan Gongwen also said, "Your Majesty's words are true. Master Zhao and the prince haven't talked freely for a long time. It's hard to get to the mansion today. I think the prince still needs to ask Master Zhao for many things. What do you think, lord?"

Defang looked at Nan Gongwen and said, "Yes, I still have many things I would like to ask Mr. Zhao. I hope you will give me your advice. I am very grateful."

Zhao Fu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, my lord, for your kindness. The old minister will not refuse today. He is just looking for someone to talk to. Hehehe, the old minister has the audacity to stay at the mansion to enjoy the flowers and eat today."

Defang nodded and smiled, "Students, thank you teacher in advance, hehehehe"

That day, Defang, Difei, Nangongwen and Zhao Fu enjoyed flowers, drank tea and discussed poetry together in the courtyard. After lunch, Defang asked some questions, and all of them were carefully guided by Zhao Fu.

In the days to come, Defang will teach her children mainly classics and practical affairs, hoping that they will not read dead books, but more about knowing the affairs of the world and the way of being a competent officer, and practicing martial arts to strengthen their bodies.

Defang asked the Chinese people in Nangong Wenhefu to take the prince to read the Four Books and Five Classics: , "University", "The Doctrine of the Mean", "The Analects of Confucius", "Mencius"; "Spring and Autumn (Classic)".

And read other scriptures: "Zhou Li", "Book of Rites", "Zuo Zhuan", "Gongyang Zhuan", "Gu Liang Biography", "The Analects of Confucius", "Erya", "Filial Piety" and so on.

Defang also asked the generals Song Jiajun, Zhou Shixiong, and Gongliang Shiguan to teach martial arts to the three sons. When they had time, they personally supervised them, and their mood changed a lot. passed.

In March, Tingmei's son Degong and Delong governor were appointed, and his son-in-law Han Chongye was appointed Sima of the Jingnan Army.