Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang shook his head, "I think Yang Linggong died at the hands of the Liao people. All the brothers in Yanlang died in battle. Although there is no selfish hatred on the battlefield, he watched the Liao people slaughter the people more than once while guarding the border. Such a national hatred and family hatred." How can he forget that Gu Wang Xiushu ordered him to stop the war and return to Beijing because he felt guilty, and he can't expect him to figure it out."

"Does the prince want my minister to persuade General Yang?"

"No, Yanlang's heart is for the people at the border, and he is determined to defend the country against the enemy. With his deep hatred for the Liao army, he must not be reconciled to this. If he stays in Beijing for a long time, he may argue with the courtiers. bring disaster."

"What does the prince mean?"

"Let him return to the border."

"Will His Majesty agree?"

"Your Majesty, the lonely king will deal with it himself, it's just this." Defang looked at Kou Zhun, "It's up to you, Mr. Kou."

"Please reward General Yang and let him go back to the border. This is the kindness of the prince's recommendation. If the minister said it, it would be misunderstood by General Yang, isn't it good?"

"Master Kou, Yanlang is the brother-in-law of the lonely king. If the lonely king asks for credit for him, the courtiers may be dissatisfied, and if he returns to the border, he will be in charge of military affairs again. If the lonely king gets involved too much, it will violate the royal taboo." De Fang smiled, "What's more, Yanlang is still angry with the lonely king, and the lonely king can be regarded as apologizing to him for asking for credit and reinstatement, but I am a majestic prince, do I have to say this in front of him?"

"My lord understands," Kou Zhun said with a smile, "the lord is really considerate, so that General Yang was reinstated and promoted, the truth has been promoted, and the lord has avoided the criticism of favoritism and relieved his guilt."

"Then Kou Xiang is willing to help the lonely king?"

"Your lord is out of touch when you say that. Xiangchen and lord are relatives, so he is also close to General Yang. I must help you with this job, hehe." Does the general return to the border for any post?"

"The Ministry of War proposed to be the defense envoy of Mozhou, and Prime Minister Kou wrote to His Majesty to recommend him to serve as the magistrate of Baozhou and the patrol envoy along the border."

Kou Zhun thought for a while, "My lord, from this point of view, you want General Yang to take charge of the Beiguan troops?"

"Yes, the Liao army is very afraid of our great Song generals. The lonely king wants them to stay in the northern border. If the Liao country abides by the covenant, it is best to fight and repair peace. If they break the covenant and intend to invade the south again, then we The Great Song Dynasty will also pour all the power of the country to resist the enemy, and will no longer show mercy to it."

Kou Zhun nodded, "I understand, I will follow the prince's wishes."

Defang raised his wine glass, "The lonely king will thank Xiang Kou first."

"Don't dare, the lord loves the good generals of the family and the country, and the subject is just doing favors, but the subject should thank the lord." Kou Zhun stood up, "My lord, my lord, Kou Zhunjing, please!"

Defang looked at Concubine Di, and the two also stood up, "Please!"

The next day, the imperial court rewarded Yang Yanlang for his meritorious service. He was promoted to the defense envoy of Mozhou, but he did not reach the border. Half a month later, after being recommended by Prime Minister Kou Zhun, Zhenzong once again appointed Yang Yanlang as the magistrate of Baozhou and the patrol envoy of border capitals. , Three days later, he set off to return to the border to take up his post.

Yang Yanlang was very grateful to Kou Zhun, and went to the prime minister's house with Lord Chaijun to thank him. Kou Zhun told Yanlang the whole story of the matter and what happened to Zhenzong and Defang in Chanzhou City, and he knew the advantages and disadvantages of the situation. Only then did Yanlang realize He Shiran, but felt quite ashamed of Defang, so he immediately rushed to Nanqing Palace with Lord Cheshire.

Defang was sitting in the main hall, wiping the gold mace, drinking tea and talking to Concubine Di, and the gatekeeper reported, "My lord and empress, Lord Chai and General Yang are asking to see you."

"welcome"

"Yes!" The goalkeeper was ordered to leave