Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"It's hard work on such a hot day, sit down quickly," the shopkeeper turned around and shouted, "Dongzi, quickly bring the tea that's dried."

"Come here" a young man trotted over with tea, poured eight cups with the teapot, and brought the teacup to Defang and the others neatly. After stopping, the horses were fed, and the room was cleaned again."

"There is work, there is work, by the way, shopkeeper, when we entered the town, we saw that many houses were hung with red lanterns, and they also posted happy characters. The sound of congratulations from the wedding banquet cups and bowls can be heard from far away. Are there many happy events?"

"Yes, yes, there are a lot of weddings in the town these days, and there will be another family tomorrow. It's quite a big event."

"How big is it?"

"The wedding event is held by Mr. Li's family, a wealthy family in Wabu Town. His third son, Mr. Li, married. Twenty tables were set up at Mr. Li's house. Everyone who goes there can drink wedding wine, but we still have I want a customer store, otherwise I plan to go to enjoy the joy tomorrow."

"It sounds like Mr. Li is a nice guy."

"Yes, Mr. Li has done a lot of good deeds. The refugees and homeless beggars who came here because of the war in the past, as long as they come here, Mr. Li will donate porridge and rice to some copper coins. I will ask a doctor to diagnose and prescribe medicine."

Defang nodded, "Master Li is really a kind-hearted person, and his descendants will be blessed."

"What are you talking about?" The shopkeeper looked at the bag next to Baili, "Master, let me put the bag in the room for you."

Baili clutched his bag and said, "No need, we just have to watch it ourselves."

The shopkeeper brought the food and said with a smile, "My lord, although Wabu is small, everyone has a kind heart. You can feel at ease when you come here. Not to mention the burden, you can't lose even a needle."

Baili looked at the shopkeeper, "Is it real or fake? It's the same as the real one."

"It's true. If you don't believe me, take a look at the houses and shops along the street at night. Although it's early autumn, it's still hot in the south, and every house is open to enjoy the cool breeze. You don't have to worry about losing things. .”

Baili got up and looked outside, and ran back to the table, "Master, it's true, there are not many closed doors, and I thought it was only in the book that the door is not closed at night, but I didn't expect to see it."

"What is written in the book is the truth of the world, how can it deceive people." Defang said to several people, "so the imperial court promotes culture and education, people can understand the philosophies of the sages by reading, and people who understand the philosophies will turn their hearts towards goodness, and those who are good will know Keeping the etiquette, if everyone in the world can help others with their own strength, how can the security of the family and the country be prosperous? Can the security of the country be unstable?"

The shopkeeper nodded, "Master, what you said is very true. Liu Bei also said in the past: don't do good because it is small, and don't do evil because it is small. Only the virtuous and the virtuous can obey others."

"The store said it well, the monarch is virtuous, the courtiers are capable, the generals are loyal and brave, and the country of the Song Dynasty will be stable."

"Yes, my Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty loved the people very much, ruled the world with virtuous virtues, won countless loyal ministers and good generals, guarded the frontiers and solidified the land, and established a foundation for the ages. Today's sons are thirsty for talents, take the imperial examinations, and seek talents from all directions. The Great Song Dynasty will surely prosper for generations to come. "

Defang nodded, "Shopkeeper, it sounds like you've also studied."

"Yes, my lord, everyone here in Wabu is eager to learn, and the officials from the magistrate county and the state government are all full of praise when they come here."

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