Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang is 31 years old, the princess is 32 years old, the eldest son is 14 years old, the second son is 12 years old, the youngest son is 10 years old, and the daughter is 8 years old

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In the first year of Chunhua, at the beginning of the early dynasty, Wei Bin, the censor Zhongcheng, said: "Your Majesty, I have recently received a request from Sun Chongwang, the magistrate of Ruyin County, to issue weapons from the private market of Yingzhou General Cao Han. Officials enforce the law and allow the soldiers to oppress the people, so I am writing to request the imperial court to make surveys."

"Cao Han?" Taizong thought for a while, "I have long heard that Cao Han is not good at governing the local area, but he thought that he would treat him leniently for the sake of the country, but he did not expect to be more reckless now."

"Your Majesty" Defang said, "Cao Han is a veteran, the court has treated him generously, and has tolerated many of his actions, so he should restrain himself, but he doesn't think of the emperor's kindness, which is really against the way of loyalty to the emperor."

"Well, the emperor's nephew's words are reasonable. The first emperor warned him, and I also warned him, but it is still the same today. It is really hard for me to tolerate."

"Your Majesty, the magistrates of Ruyin County have already passed away, which shows that this matter has already had an impact in the local area. If they are allowed to harm the people, there may be changes." Defang said.

As soon as the word "birth and change" was mentioned, Taizong was very sensitive, and immediately thought of things like rebellion, so he nodded and said, "Then I will follow Sun Chongwang's performance and survey Yingzhou."

Taizong stood up and asked, "Can Wei Zhongcheng be sent?"

Wei Bin thought for a while, "Your Majesty, General Cao Han is a local veteran, and the officials I fear will be unable to suppress him, so there is currently no suitable candidate."

"What are you talking about?! I sent officials to make surveys. Does Cao Han dare to look down on him?" Taizong was very unhappy.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the imperial court sent people to General Cao in the early years, but they were all bullied by his soldiers. I am afraid that this time it will be the same..." Wei Bin said very worriedly

"Shut up! I don't believe that Cao Han can ignore the people I sent!" Taizong said angrily

At this time, Prime Minister Zhao Pu said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Since we have learned from the past, it is better to be more on the safe side. In addition to sending officials to interrogate, we should also send a highly respected supervisor to investigate. Even if there are any problems, they can be properly resolved."

"What the prime minister said is exactly what I mean. Is there anyone to choose for the prime minister?" Taizong asked

"Return to Your Majesty, I have recommended Yu Shi Teng Zhongzheng to take charge of this case," said Zhao Pu

"Okay, I will send Teng Zhongzheng there, who will be in charge of the inspection?"

Zhao Pu looked up and said, "I feel that the eight virtuous kings can take on this task."

Defang was taken aback, looked at Zhao Pu, Taizong looked at Defang and said, "Is there a reason why the prime minister recommended the emperor's nephew?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the prince is a nobleman of the royal family, highly respected, and has the name of a virtuous king. On the one hand, he went to Yingzhou for inspection and investigation. On the one hand, it shows that His Majesty attaches great importance to this case and gives the local people peace of mind; If you are arrogant, you will never dare to be rude to the prince, this will help Teng Zhongzheng pass on the people involved in the case."

Taizong nodded, "Everything the prime minister said makes sense." Then he looked at Defang and asked, "Is the emperor's nephew willing to go?"

Defang knew that she had to go this time, so she got up and said, "I would like to go to supervise the case."

"Okay! Immediately decree that Teng Zhongzheng will be the censor, and the eight virtuous kings will supervise the investigation on my behalf. If they are obstructed, they will be regarded as resisting the decree and can be arrested by troops." Taizong immediately decreed to confirm the matter.

After going to court, Zhao Pu walked to Defang's side, "My lord, Yingzhou is located in the southeast of the capital, and there are three military depots around it, which are relatively close to each other, so they can take care of each other."