Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang was startled, why did Taizong mention Kou Zhun at this time, so he replied, "Return to Your Majesty, Mr. Kou is upright, jealous of evil like hatred, and will never back down when it comes to right and wrong."

"En." Taizong nodded, "This person is indeed upright, but he really doesn't obey."

"Your Majesty, Mr. Kou is indeed too upright, but he is loyal in heart and devotes himself to politics without any selfishness."

"I understand, but he has made a lot of enemies in the court, and he often argues with his colleagues in the main hall. I am really annoyed." Speaking of this, Taizong shook his head, and Defang understood that Taizong wanted to punish bandits. He taught him a lesson, so he said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Kou's words often offend His Majesty and his colleagues. It is really wrong, but please remember his loyalty and punish him slightly."

Taizong looked at Defang, "Hehehe, the emperor's nephew really understands my heart. I know that Kou Zhun is a talent, but since he was reinstated, he has gone too far. I used to give in to him, but who knew he would Make an inch of it!"

"Your Majesty, please appease your anger." De Fang said, "Your Majesty Kou is rude, and I will definitely teach him a lesson."

"You don't need to be taught by the emperor's nephew. It's useless for a person like him to just talk." Taizong said, "Emperor nephew, help me to draw up the decree."

Hearing this, Defang knew that Taizong had plans, so he had to ask someone to fetch the imperial decree and pen and ink. Taizong got up and walked to Defang's side, "I said, the emperor's nephew will write it"

"Chen Zunzhi" Defang dipped his pen, and Taizong said, "From now on, Kou Zhun will be dismissed from the post of Shen Zhizhi, and it will be reserved for the post in the affairs. From now on, from the Zhongshumen, only the prime minister will be ordered to take charge of the class and Zhiyin. Participating in political affairs, there is a special brick seat in the palace, and after the second prime minister, you are not allowed to be promoted to the capital hall (political affairs hall). Sacrificial offerings, incense, and imperial edicts are all carried out with the edict of Gengxu in June of the sixth year of Kaibao."

After Taizong finished speaking, he patted Defang on the shoulder, "Let's go, go back to the palace with me to seal, I won't go to the court tomorrow morning, the emperor's nephew will read it on his behalf, and then go back to the court, if the minister has a copy, the emperor's nephew will take it to Chongzheng Hall Just leave it to me."

"I obey the decree." Defang followed Taizong back to the Chongzheng Palace to cover the jade seal, and returned to the Nanqing Palace with the imperial decree. Concubine Di asked, "My lord, it's so late, why did your majesty let you enter the palace?"

Defang took out the edict and said, "This Kou Zhun, something has happened again."

"What? What does Your Majesty want to do to Mr. Kou?"

"Forget it, he's a political advisor." Defang shook her head, "I told him not to mess with His Majesty all the time. Now it's all right. He doesn't even have to go to court. This time he's completely honest."

"Then what should we do? Will Lord Chao Kou argue with His Majesty again tomorrow?"

"Dispute?" Defang poured a cup of tea, "He won't even see His Majesty, and His Majesty won't go to court tomorrow, so the lonely king will leave the court after reading the imperial decree."

"There is no room for maneuver?" Concubine Di asked

"No." De Fang put down the glass, "Your Majesty has already stated that he is very annoying to him, and I dare not intercede with him at this time, or Your Majesty will not see me together."

"Hey" Concubine Di sighed, "Unexpectedly, loyal ministers are always in such a situation."

"Ma'am, it's really not advisable to be like Kou Zhun. Although he is upright, he must be able to speak. How can he always confront His Majesty? Besides, he is also difficult to get along with his colleagues. How can he gain a foothold in the court?"

Concubine Di shook her head, "My lord, this matter won't affect you, will it?"

"No, Ma'am, don't worry." De Fang looked at Concubine Di, "I'm not like Kou Zhun, I will deal with it carefully."

On the second day at court, Defang finished reading the imperial decree, received the memorial and left the court. Kou Zhun was a little lonely under the imperial steps, and all the officials ignored him and left, but Hu Yanzan walked up to Kou Zhun and said, "Kou Zhun My lord, it seems that His Majesty really hates you, and you didn't even go to court today."

Kou Zhun shook his head without saying a word, and walked out of the hall. Defang rushed up and said, "Master Kou, this situation is actually expected, so don't be too sad."

"Kou is heartbroken, thinking that I'm dedicated to serving the country, but it's always like this, ha ha ha" Kou Zhun smiled wryly, "Hey, fate."

De Fang patted Kou Zhun, "Don't worry, Kou Zhun is afraid that you will be useless. Anyway, you are used to the ups and downs, and you will return to this temple sooner or later."

"Then I will borrow a good word from the prince." Kou Zhun cupped his hands

"Hahaha" Hu Yanzan patted Kou Zhun, "Old man Kou, you are fine now, let's have a drink together."

Defang nodded, "Yes, come to the palace. It's rare for you to relax at this time. Although the big post is not there, you are still in the capital anyway. With the lonely king here, I can't treat you badly. Let's go back to the mansion together when the lonely king meets."

"Okay!" Kou Zhun nodded

Defang sent the memorial to the Chongzheng Hall, answered a few words, and then returned to the Nanqing Palace with Hu Yanzan and Kou Zhun. The three of them drank until late at night. The deep friendship between colleagues is rare in this court.