Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"I understand that I will deal with the guards carefully, so that the supplies can reach the Weilu army, and the Liao bandits will be driven out of the Song Dynasty."

"Nephew, the Dingzhou Army has less than 3000 troops, and the Zhenzhou Army can leave the city to protect food with no more than 3 troops. I heard that the army assembled by the Liao Kingdom will have at least [-] people. Liang has to fight against the enemy, needless to say hard work, what I am most worried about is that if something happens to the emperor's nephew, I don't know how to explain to the late emperor..."

"Your Majesty, I will be fine," said Defang. "Although there are only ten thousand people in Dingzhou, they are the brave army of our Great Song Dynasty. They once defeated [-] elite Liao people and stopped the enemy's southward invasion. Offending the border again is to avenge my shame, and I will definitely work with the guards to make the Liao bandits withdraw from the northern kingdom after another defeat."

Taizong nodded, "Okay! I believe that the emperor's nephew will be able to contribute to the country again. I immediately ordered the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry to prepare enough food and vehicles within three days. This time, I will also supply Zhenzhou, Dingzhou and In Baozhou, I will send another [-] soldiers from the imperial city to accompany the emperor's nephew to guard the grain and go to the Weilu army to ensure safety."

"Thank you, Your Majesty Long En!"

Taizong put his hand on Defang's shoulder, "Nephew, I will give you power and wealth, and entrust you with important responsibilities for your family and country. If someone speaks ill of you, I will never let him go! Remember, I am you Your uncle is a close relative by blood, there is nothing but trust between me and you."

Defang looked into Taizong's eyes, and he told himself that what Taizong said was true, but for some reason, there was still a trace of uneasiness in his heart, Defang lowered his head and cupped his hands and said, "I will remember your majesty's words."

Taizong nodded, "Your mother will be worried again after this visit. Go to the East Palace to see her. Go back to the house earlier to make arrangements. I will help you take care of your nephew and grandchildren. Don't worry about other things."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."

Defang withdrew from the Chongzheng Hall, and Wang Jien came over, "Your Majesty has really won the trust of your majesty. If you fulfill the emperor's order to supply the Weilu army this time, it will be a great achievement."

"Prince" Defang looked at Wang Jien, "What is if? Do you mean that this king may not fulfill the emperor's order?"

"No, no, that's not what I mean, I'm..."

"My lord, I know what you are thinking, but don't forget that I am a descendant of the Zhao family, of royal blood, and your majesty is my close relative." De Fang stretched out one arm and clenched his fist, "Your majesty is very respectful to this king." Trust is not a gift, but something born in this blood."

Wang Jien looked at Defang. At the beginning of Taizong's accession to the throne, Defang hardly dared to look him in the eyes and spoke politely. But in recent years, Defang's attitude towards him has gradually changed. From Defang's eyes, Wang Jien has long been No fear can be seen. Now, Defang's eyes are full of firmness, composure, and majesty that makes people dare not violate them. Wang Jien knows in his heart that Defang has stood firm in the court, although Taizong still feels uneasy about Defang. But it is not as strong as it was back then. Even if I go to provoke, there will be no results. Defang can still save a little face for herself today, it is entirely because Queen Song is still here. After all, the two people he sent The servants are still in the East Palace, but he knows very well that they can no longer do anything disrespectful to Empress Song, because once Defang is angered, the consequences will be very unpredictable. Looking at Defang in front of him, Wang Jien suddenly felt that Defang Changed, he slowly lowered his head and cupped his hands and said, "Yes, I will remember what the prince said."