Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

At this time, Cong Pu took the snack and stretched it out to Kou Zhun to "eat"

"Thank you, Your Highness." Kou Zhun took the snack and said, "Hey, Kou is pitiful now."

"What's so pitiful about you, the lonely king sees you as annoyed, so eat it and go."

Concubine Di touched Defang, "My lord, don't be like this, there is really something wrong with Mr. Kou's appearance."

"Yes, ma'am," Kou Zhun cupped his hands

"Madam has already spoken, Mr. Kou, let's talk, but the lonely king doesn't necessarily care about it," Defang said

"Thank you, my lord." Kou Zhun hurriedly took a sip of tea and said, "Your lord, recently an official reported that Zhao Zan and Zheng Changsi had secretly withheld local taxes, intimidated lower-level officials, and committed crimes."

"Zhao Zan, Zheng Changsi" Defang thought for a while, "The lonely king knows these two people. When the lonely king was supervised by the third division, he had read their records and heard some rumors. These two were small officials in their early years. Because of his meritorious service, he was promoted and won the trust of His Majesty."

"Your Majesty, relying on His Majesty's trust, Zhao Zan spread his eyes and ears, and acted recklessly. He is flattering and eloquent, and only seeks profit. However, Zheng Changsi, colluding with Zhao Zan, colludes with others, and intimidates his officials. Your Majesty has heard about this before. Ask around, but everyone is afraid and dare not report." Kou Zhun said

"There is such a thing. If it is as Mr. Kou said, it is indeed abominable. The lonely king has never noticed it."

"My lord, Zhao Zan and Zheng Changsi can enter and leave the palace. I heard that when His Majesty is out, they often do some outrageous things."

"Oh? In the palace? How dare they dare to be so presumptuous." Defang was very angry

"My lord, I just heard about this, but I can't enter the palace gate on weekdays, so it's hard to verify, so" Kou Zhun looked at De Fang

"Do you want the Lonely King to take a look?"

"Thank you, my lord!" Kou Zhun said quickly

Defang was taken aback, "Okay, you are waiting for the lonely king here, you have already thought about it, right?"

Kou Zhun smiled, "Actually, my lord really wants to see it now, right?"

At this time, Cong Pu on the side suddenly shouted "Look, look!"

Concubine Di smiled and said, "My lord, Cong Pu feels that Master Kou is right."

"Yes, it's all right, haha, well, the lonely king will go and see, if that's the case, the lonely king will definitely spare Zhao Zan and Zheng Changsi."

"My lord." Concubine Di supported De Fang's arm, "According to Lord Kou, they are the people His Majesty trusts the most. If they really do something out of bounds, your lord should not act recklessly."

"Thank you ma'am, I will deal with it cautiously." Defang patted Concubine Di's hand

"Prince" Kou Zhun said, "The Shangqing Palace has been completed, the Ministry of Industry has reported the matter, and His Majesty has also decided to go to watch the lanterns. During this period, Zhao Zan and Zheng Changsi are on duty in the palace. There will be trouble."

"You mean, what will they do after His Majesty leaves?"

"Yes" Kou Zhun said

"How do you know these things so well?" Defang asked

"The lower officials are very concerned about the issue of government affairs. Now that they have heard about this matter, they should take care of it. What's more, Zhao Zan and Zheng Changsi are favorite ministers around His Majesty. If they are left alone, there will be more problems in the future. .”

Defang looked at Kou Zhun, "Why does the lonely king feel that he is always led away by you?"

Kou Zhun looked up at Defang, "The prince is wise, how can he be led away by others, this is the prince's decision"

"Of course, how can the lonely king let you lead him away?" Defang glanced at Kou Zhun

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