Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Your Majesty praises me very much, but I dare not be a minister, because there is only one son and a daughter in the family, who are usually doted on, and like to keep chastity, practice literature and martial arts with dogs, and there is nothing I can do about it," said General Di.

"Oh! Jixun is too worried. I think Mingzhi is a good child. Is he married now?" Taizu tentatively asked

Di Jixun shook his head, "Return to Your Majesty, my daughter is not yet married."

"Oh? Why is such an excellent child still unmarried?" Taizu asked

"There was also a prince from another family who came to propose a marriage, but this daughter of the minister is not satisfied. She doesn't seem to be honest. Everyone is greedy for fame and fortune, and she doesn't talk to others at all." Di Jixun looked helpless Said, "I'm already 17 years old this year, I'm really afraid that she won't be able to get married"

"Hahaha, how could it be, I think Mingzhi is a very good child, why don't I come and be a matchmaker for her?" Taizu laughed, and had already made arrangements in his heart.

When Di Jixun heard that the emperor was acting as a matchmaker, he quickly stood up, "Your Majesty is willing to be a matchmaker for the little girl. This is a great grace. I wonder if Your Majesty can choose someone?"

"Well, I've already been chosen." Taizu smiled, "I don't know what General Di thinks of the little prince Defang?"

Di Jixun was surprised that the candidate for the emperor turned out to be the prince, and hurriedly knelt down, "Your Majesty, how dare I cling to the emperor's relatives, my daughter is not blessed, absolutely not."

"What? Is my prince not worthy of your daughter?" Taizu pretended to be angry

"No, no, the minister is dead, the minister... the minister..." Di Jixun didn't know what to say

"That's fine, I plan to let them meet first, and then make a decision"

Seeing that the Taizu had made up his mind, Di Jixun felt a little apprehensive. After all, this marriage is certain, and he will become a relative of the emperor. "

"That's right, haha, after 3 days, you bring Mingzhi to the palace at the next court, don't tell them yet, I'll let Defang take her around, let's see how the two of you behave when they come back, how?"

"Sir, everything is in accordance with His Majesty's arrangement"

"Very good, very good." Taizu was very happy, and continued: "This also settles one of my worries. Defang is a pitiful child. His biological mother was not around when he was born. He has been honest and honest since he was a child." , smart and filial, but because he is the youngest child, I am always afraid that he will be wronged, so I sent him some little guards and accompanying students, and sometimes I personally teach him literature and martial arts, I hope he will not feel lonely because of losing his mother "Speaking of this, Taizu couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"His Royal Highness has inherited His Majesty's benevolence," said Di Jixun

"Well, Defang is different from his elder brother in that he works steadily. It's just that his temperament is too introverted, and he can't bear to blame those who make mistakes. With his temperament, I'm really afraid that he will be hurt. You know, if you are a A prince who cannot restrain his subordinates is likely to be used by his subordinates, and then something serious will happen." Taizu looked at Di Jixun with a complex look in his eyes.

Di Jixun has followed the Taizu for many years, and he knows that the young master of the Song Dynasty was controlled by the Taizu, and it was easy to change the dynasty. Therefore, the Taizu is very careful about the generals who have led the army around him. Among the veterans involved in the matter, there are few who can take charge of the army. Di Jixun himself is still staying behind, which is lucky. This is also related to his cautious and unassuming temperament. to date.