Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Kou Zhun nodded, "My lord's fire of loyalty and bravery will definitely burn all the Liao bandits to death."

Yuan Kan stepped forward and patted Kou Zhun, "Master Kou, your mouth is really poor. My brother Wang is going to protect food and fight against the enemy. Why are you still in the mood to joke."

"Yuan Kan" Defang patted Yuan Kan, "Master Kou is not joking, he has confidence in this king, is he Master Kou?"

"Yes, my lord, I know that my lord is wise and brave, and I know the generals of the towns and camps. This time, the food protection will definitely relieve the Weilu army and drive the Liao people out of the Song Dynasty."

"Prince" Lu Mengzheng said, "Although the Liao army has entered the country, it has not yet launched any attack. It seems that they are waiting for supplies from the court. According to reports, there are about [-] Liao troops entering the country. They are wandering among the towns, waiting for the opportunity. The border camps are all ready for battle, but I heard that the Liao Kingdom has assembled tens of thousands of horses near Suicheng, and it is very likely that they will launch a fierce attack when the supplies arrive. Moreover, the Liao Kingdom has also sent their brave general Yeluxiu to lead the army, intending to snow Tanghe Shame of defeat."

"Brother Yeluxiu..." Defang thought about Tang He chasing Yeluxiu and talking to him. He was always puzzled, but he couldn't figure out why. Prime Minister, Prime Minister Lu, Lord Kou."

A few people saw that Wang Jien didn't speak, and they just bowed their hands in return. Defang asked, "My lord, what's the matter?"

"Yes, my lord, Your Majesty invites you to meet him at the Chongzheng Palace."

"Okay." Defang looked at a few people, "Then the king will go to see you first, and everyone should go back to rest earlier."

"Brother Wang (Wang Ye) please" everyone bowed to each other, Defang and Wang Jien arrived at the Chongzheng Hall, Defang saluted, "I see Your Majesty."

"The emperor's nephew is free, sit down"

"Thank you Your Majesty" De Fang sat beside her.

"Wang Ji'en, you all step back, I have something to say to the Eight Sage Kings."

"Yes, Your Majesty" Wang Ji'en and Zhang Wenxi left the Chongzheng Palace with their servants and maids.

Taizong looked at Defang, "Nephew, why do you ask for orders to go to the Weilu army?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, I was ordered by the emperor to supervise Dingzhou, and this time I went with the Dingzhou army to protect food. Even if the Liao invaders attack, I have the confidence to defeat them."

"That's true, but... your injury has just healed. This trip to supplies is very hard. If you encounter the Liao invaders and you have to fight against the grain guards, a little carelessness will not only fail to solve the difficulties in Suicheng, but will also spread the war to other people. State town."

"Your Majesty, I have absolute confidence in the generals in the camps in the states and towns. In order to protect the border towns, I am willing to fight the Liao bandits again. I will never return to Beijing until the emperor's order is fulfilled."

"Nephew, I'm afraid something will happen to you."

"Your Majesty, I don't dare to bear the grace of God. I will save Suicheng with my life and supplies, and I will never let the Liao people succeed!"

Taizong sighed and shook his head, "I don't want you to have trouble. If you really live up to the emperor's favor, then swear to me that you will fulfill the emperor's order and return to Beijing safely."

Defang looked at Taizong and said, "I swear to Your Majesty that I will fulfill the emperor's order and return to Beijing safely."

"Okay." Taizong approached Defang, "As long as you can do it, I will grant your request."

Defang looked up at Taizong, "Your Majesty, what is your request?"

"On the day you fulfill the emperor's order and return to Beijing safely, I will allow you to go to the East Palace to pick up Empress Kaibao and live in Nanqing Palace for a month."

Defang was very surprised, he immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

Taizong helped Defang "the emperor's nephew, and the Liao people gathered near Suicheng. They now want to seize food and besiege the city. If the court does not send food and supplies, they will besiege the Weilu army, kill all the soldiers and people, and plunder the city. property, and then garrison troops in the city, so the northern border will lose the barrier of important towns, and the border will be in jeopardy, but if they send supplies, they will definitely focus on attacking the supply army, and food and grass are more important to the Liao people at present."