Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

When Defang and Concubine Di saw this person, they smiled a little. This guard was nineteen years old, and his surname was Tian Mingcheng. He was the only son of Defang's former guard Tian Gu. After Tian Gu died, Defang thanked him for saving his life. Zhien accepted Tian Cheng as his adoptive son and made him his personal bodyguard. Seeing Tian Cheng coming to him at this time, Defang asked, "Cheng'er, come here, what's the matter?"

Tian Cheng walked into the hall, cupped his hands and said, "Go back to the lord, someone from the Prince Xiang's mansion will inform you that King Xiang will come to the mansion later"

"Yuan Kan" Defang thought for a while, "It should be for Yuan Xi's affairs, hey" turned to look at Tian Cheng, "Cheng'er, go to the door to greet her."

"Yes" Tian Cheng turned around and left

After a while, King Xiang walked in, "Brother Wang"

"Yuan Kan, sit down quickly." The two of them cupped their hands, King Xiang and Concubine Di also exchanged salutes, and the three sat down.

"Brother Wang! Why did King Xu fall into this situation?" Xiang Wang Yuan Kan was very sad, "Brother Wang! Can you go to remonstrate with the emperor, maybe there is still room for repayment." Yuan Kan was a little anxious

"Yuan Kan, that's the way things are in court, the Holy Majesty's will is hard to change." Defang sighed

"Brother Wang! What should I do? Xu Wang...why would someone treat him like this?" Yuan Kan asked puzzled

"Yuan Kan, the matter between princes is the matter between courtiers and factions. When King Chu was imprisoned, many court officials had already been dismissed. Now King Xu suddenly died of illness. Naturally, those who followed him were at a loss. And those who are hostile to it will definitely make trouble." Defang said angrily

"It's really hateful! Brother Wang, how can we get rid of these people?" Yuan Kan said

"Yuan Kan, among the princes of His Majesty in the court, you are already the oldest, so you must protect yourself first, do you understand what Brother Wang means?" Defang looked at Yuan Kan

Yuan Kan also looked at Defang, "Brother Wang, what do you mean, someone will treat me like the two elder brothers?"

"Brother Wang is not sure about this, but there are many disputes in the court, and many things are unpredictable," Defang said.

Yuan Kan nodded, "I understand, Brother Wang, but according to my current power, I'm afraid it's not enough to guard against it."

"Yuan Kan, Brother Wang will help you, and no matter what, you won't be allowed to follow in the footsteps of Yuan Zuo and Yuan Xi."

Yuan Kan held Defang's hand, "Brother Wang! Thank you"

Concubine Di looked at the two of them and said, "The so-called brotherhood is of the same mind, and its benefits can cut through gold. If you can help each other, I believe no one will dare to act recklessly."

Yuan Kan nodded, "Sister-in-law Wang is absolutely right, right and wrong in this court, if you go forward independently, there are many dangers, brother Wang is the head of all the princes, destiny is noble, virtuous and virtuous, to be protected by brother Wang, Xiao Wang is really relieved."

"My brother, it should be like this. What kind of noble and virtuous people are just talking lightly." De Fang shook her head

Concubine Di said from the side, "You two brothers, stop being polite. Among all the princes, you two have the best relationship, and it is reasonable to support each other."

Defang nodded, "What Madam said is very true."

"Yes, Mrs. Wang's words are very true." Yuan Kan felt a little relieved

In the same year, Zhao Pu, Duke of the State of Wei, died of illness. Emperor Taizong mourned him when he heard about it. He abolished the court for five days. [Zhao Pu: Zi Zeping, learned to govern officials when he was young, helped the Taizu "add a yellow robe" to found the Song Dynasty, offered advice to "release military power with a cup of wine", was good at officialdom, and had many strategies. He was a prime minister three times. In the first year of Xianping Emperor Zhenzong, he was conferred the title of King of Han. 】