Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"My lord, you are the new superintendent of soldiers and horses at the frontier camp. You have the military and political power in your hands. Your Majesty will be like this."

Defang was very surprised, "Prime Minister, this is a threat to His Majesty, and it is a treasonous act. Once the king returns to the capital, this crime of resisting orders and deceiving the emperor will kill everyone in my Nanqing Palace."

"My lord, there are only two choices in front of you now. One is to follow the edict, suppress the generals of all battalions, fortify the walls and clear the fields and not fight against the Liao army, and watch the Liao bandits rampage and slaughter the people in the Song Dynasty. The fate of the country is unpredictable."

Defang shook her head, "This king can't watch the Liao bandits run amok, let alone put Da Song Sheji in danger. Prime Minister, what is the second choice?"

"The second is to measure the enemy's situation according to the situation of the battle. Once the Liao army makes omissions, it must not miss the opportunity."

"Prime Minister, I have lived in the capital for a long time, and I am not familiar with military affairs, and I don't know how to deploy troops for battle. How do I know when is the right time to send troops to attack the Liao bandits?"

"My lord is humble. In the early years, my lord had pacified the Southern Tang Dynasty with General Cao Bin, and guarded against the enemy at Xinxinbing Town. I have seen the military affairs. As for the formation and battle, my lord has not yet been in the inner palace. I have also explained the art of war to the prince, so this is not a concern. What's more, the prince has the Taizu Emperor's long fists and sticks, and the truth is that the prince is not only loyal and brave, but also resourceful. Back then, the prince persuaded the king of Wuyue to sacrifice This land made my Great Song complete the great cause of the unification of the Central Plains, and later captured the evil official Zhang Mingfeng in Bajiaobing Town, and personally killed Wang Jixun. Last year, the prince inspected Qinzhou and even captured Li Yi and his party. Prince, do you still remember the truth? Not long ago, together with the prince, Hou Mochen was used and Zhao Changyan was punished, so there is no doubt about the prince's talent."

"I am ashamed to be able to get the prime minister's approval. However, prime minister, this time the matter is of great importance. A little carelessness will not only harm the people of my family and country, but I will also be sorry for my ancestors of the Zhao family. Under the nine springs, it is difficult for this king to atone for his sins."

"The truth has followed the emperor Taizu for many years, and he knows the difficulty of our country's founding in the Song Dynasty. How could he see the country in danger? How can he bear to see the only blood of the emperor Taizu being hurt?"

"Prime Minister, this king... what should I do to protect my great Song Dynasty without harming my family. I also ask the prime minister for advice."

"My lord, Li Jilong is deployed in the Dingzhou camp with great courage and insight. He is the queen's brother, and he is brave. Following the emperor Taizu to fight in all directions, he is wise and courageous in dealing with affairs, good at using troops and commanding with discretion, and he is decisive and strict in order. The two of them will take the lead in every battle. The Liao army also takes care of them. The place where the prince announced the decree this time is Dingzhou , then the prince can listen to their views."

Defang nodded, "Li Jilong is the son of Li Chuyun, the founding hero of the Great Song Dynasty. He was good at riding and shooting since he was a child. The poisonous arrow almost killed him, and then defeated his navy in the battle of pacifying the Southern Tang Dynasty. The king has also had a relationship with them on several occasions, and they are indeed capable ministers and warriors of our Song Dynasty."