Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Don't worry, Mr. Xiang, our three divisions will ensure the supply of money, food and wages, especially Ding Wei, deputy salt and iron envoy."

"Ding Wei?" Bi Shi'an thought for a while, "Master Kou seems to have recommended him."

"After all, Xiang still remembers this matter, and it is true. Ding Zhizhen is a rare talent." Kou Zhun said, "In the early years, the three divisions could not have a definite standard for the amount of taxes collected, and even the local officials The wanton increase in taxes has made the people miserable. After Ding Wei took office, he sent people to visit various places to formulate policies. He also proposed that the six-year household registration and financial income of Xianping should be used as the standard. It must be implemented in accordance with this, so as to benefit the country and the people's livelihood. Your Majesty will play it, and also issued a special edict to praise him."

"Yes." Defang nodded, "That's true."

"Lord Kou" Bi Shi'an said, "I heard that Lord Ding is still writing some content about taxes and taxes recently. I wonder if there is such a thing?"

"Yes, Bi Xiang, Mr. Ding is indeed writing a book on my taxation situation in the Song Dynasty. I have read some of it. It can be said that he is really talented. This talent is hard to compare. Now he is only the deputy envoy of the third division of salt and iron. It's a pity. gone."

Hearing this, Bi Shi'an looked at De Fang, and then said, "The imperial court is thirsty for talents, and only talents are used. If a capable official like Mr. Ding has a little more experience, I believe that he will have a seat in the imperial court in the future. "

"What Bi Xiang said is, what he said is" Kou Zhun nodded, "but as the saying goes, there are always thousands of li horses, but Bole doesn't often have them. I also ask Bi Xiang to promote talents for the court so that more capable officials can serve the Song Dynasty. The people seek their well-being."

"It should be so." Bi Shi'an smiled and nodded

Defang who was on the side said, "Today is to enjoy the garden and drink tea. Why do you talk so much? Bi Xiang is in the prime of life, so I have to tell you what to do."

Kou Zhun smiled and cupped his hands, "Your official is rude and rude, don't blame Bi Xiang."

"No problem." Bi Shi'an nodded, "Master Kou is also for the country and the people. At this time when the court is troubled, it is not inappropriate for Mr. Kou to recommend the virtuous. It's just that the border war is very tight, and the promotion and assessment of officials may be delayed. However, Mr. Kou I will remember what your lord has done."

"Thank you Bixiang"

Defang cleared her throat and said, "The tea is cold, do you still want to drink it?"

"Drink!" Kou Zhun hurriedly refilled Defang's hot water, "My lord, moisten your throat."

"The lonely king didn't talk so much, he doesn't talk dry." Even though he said so, he still drank a cup by himself, and then looked at several officials. , did not dare to drink water, and just sat there in a daze, Defang said, "My lords, don't be so restrained, it's rare to come to this royal garden to enjoy the treasures, you must have fun, come, drink tea."

A few people hurriedly handed over "Thank you, my lord"

Back in the mansion, Baili asked, "My lord, Mr. Kou seems to have mentioned Mr. Ding many times. Are they friends?"

"Maybe, but Kou Zhun and Ding Wei have always been friendly since they were officials, and they often communicated with each other. When Li Xiang was still alive, Kou Zhun recommended Ding Wei to Li Xiang many times, but Li Xiang never reused him. I remember some After retiring from the court once, Kou Zhun asked Li Xiang why he didn't use Ding Wei, and Li Xiang answered him: Considering him as a human being, can he be superior to others?" Defang looked at Baili and said, "But this Kou Zhun said: As the saying goes , can Xianggong finally suppress it and make it under others?"

"Master Kou is really brave. If you say that to Li Xiang, Li Xiang will be very angry, right?"

"Li Xiang is a magnanimous man, how can he care about like him, Li Xiang just smiled and said: I will regret it in the future, so I should think about my words."