Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"There is an interesting story about Zhang Yong, which has always been taken as a joke." Defang said with a smile, "Before he was a sergeant, he went out to eat wontons one day, but because the straps at both ends of his headscarf were too long, he couldn't eat wontons. It fell into the bowl for the first time, Zhang Yong was very annoyed by this, stood up and pulled off the scarf and stuffed it into the bowl, shouting loudly: But please eat!

"Hahahaha" Wei Ling couldn't stop laughing when she heard this, "How can you eat wontons with a headscarf, hahahaha"

Concubine Di also smiled and said, "Master Zhang is really interesting."

"Yes." Defang nodded, "Frank and honest, talented and courageous, a rare talent."

"My lord, it is really appropriate for you to recommend him to Yizhou."

"Well, but Master Zhang is also a temporary choice. After the war, Wang Jien must be more arrogant, and he will have to consider again who to go to Yizhou to assist Master Zhang."

"My lord, don't tire yourself out."

"It is the responsibility of the lonely king to choose capable ministers for the family and the country, and to promote talents for His Majesty."

"The prince is for the country and the people, and it is indeed the blessing of the imperial court."

"Ma'am, the lonely king also wanted to protect the land of the Song Dynasty. The Emperor Taizu spent his entire life as a soldier, and it was extremely difficult to establish the Great Song Dynasty. As the son of the Taizu, the lonely king can give his life for the sake of the foundation of the country."

Concubine Di stretched out her hand to hold Defang's hand, looked into his eyes without saying anything, but the two were connected, at this time Weiling also put her hand on the two's hands, looking at them with a smile, Defang hugged Wei Bell, the heart is very warm.

On the second day, above the court hall, Taizong looked at the officials below with a gloomy face, which made everyone very puzzled. Defang looked at Taizong and thought, didn't the good news from Sichuan and Shu yesterday?Why is Your Majesty still so unhappy today? Could something be wrong?

"Your Majesty" Defang cupped his hands and said, "The situation in Sichuan and Shu is under the control of the imperial court. The remnants of the rebel army will be wiped out in a short time. All the prefectures and counties are actively appeasing the hearts of the people. I wonder if Your Majesty has any instructions?"

Taizong waved to the servant next to him, and the servant brought a booklet to Defang, Taizong said, "Nephew, take a look."

"Yes" Defang picked up the booklet and looked at it. It turned out that there was another accident in Sichuan and Shu. Originally, Wang Ji'en sent two thousand high-ranking Wang Wenshou to Suizhou to seek thieves, but Wang Wenshou was in a hurry, and all the soldiers complained. Therefore, the commander of the Xichuan camp made Zhang Ling take advantage of the chaos to kill the general Wang Wenshou and rebel against the court. counties.

Taizong said, "The situation in Sichuan and Sichuan has just stabilized, and now there are rebel generals. If we send troops to suppress the rebellion, wouldn't Sichuan and Sichuan fall into war again? What's more, he is also the conscript general of the imperial court to suppress the rebellion. This is really shocking. Heartbroken! Immediately behead all the family members of the traitor Zhang Ling!"

Defang got up and said, "Your Majesty, calm down for the time being. What the traitor general did was not planned in advance. The impromptu act was due to personal grievances, but what is wrong with his family? He shouldn't be sentenced to death for this. Your Majesty, there are many capable ministers in the court. I will definitely offer good advice to Your Majesty." Then he turned around and said, "My lords, the commander of the Xichuan battalion, Zhang Ling, has killed General Wang Wenshou, and led the soldiers of the battalion to betray the imperial court and join the rebel army, and is now preparing to attack the surrounding counties. However, The situation in Sichuan and Shu has only stabilized a little bit, if the Xiang army breaks out again, the situation may get out of control, I wonder if you have a good strategy in mind?"

"Chen You" said a voice, and stepped forward to salute.