Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Defang and Jiajun came out on horseback, and not far away they saw Li Deming and more than ten followers, both of them reined in their horses and looked at each other.

Li Deming saw the person in front of him and asked, "Who is this person?"

Jia Jun replied, "His Royal Highness the Eight Sage Kings of the Great Song Dynasty"

Li Deming said, "It turned out to be the famous Eight Sage Kings. It is really a blessing to see you today."

Defang smiled, "I don't know what is the important thing for the leader to come to the border town in person this time?"

"I heard that the Song Dynasty recruited archers in border towns to defend our party. I wonder if there is such a thing?"

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Li Deming drove the horse forward a few steps and said, "Our party has paid tribute many times, and I hope to surrender, why do we still have to do this?"

"Since the death of the leader of the party, Li Yixing, and Li Jipeng's return to the Song Dynasty, the relationship between the party and our Song Dynasty has deteriorated year by year, and even fought each other. During this period, the party has continued to betray its promises and repeatedly profited from the Song and Liao. Now the Song and Liao alliance has been finalized. There is no more war, and Dangxiang proposes to surrender at this time, how can I, Da Song, be relieved?" Defang said

"Is the Song Dynasty unwilling to accept the surrender of our party?"

"My Great Song Dynasty wishes to live in harmony with its neighbors, but the past is a lesson. Our dynasty can only set up defenses in border towns. If the party really submits, it is not a concern to defend where it belongs."

Li Deming looked at Defang, "I heard that the Emperor Taizu of the Great Song Dynasty had a good relationship with Dangxiang, and our Dangxiang also helped the Great Song Dynasty in the war. When the prince was sent as an envoy to Dangxiang to resolve disputes, we also treated each other with courtesy."

"These lonely kings all remember, but what Dang Xiang did was not what it used to be. Although the lonely king sincerely made friends with each other, it is a pity that the old man is not here today. The leader's uncle Li Jipeng once said to the lonely king before he died of illness that he regretted it." What you did at the beginning caused Dangxiang to fall into difficulties in the battle. When he heard that the leader was in power, he wanted to write a letter to you, hoping to stop the war from now on, so that the lives of Dangxiang and the people can be prosperous and healthy."

Li Deming was silent for a long time after hearing this, and suddenly aimed at Defang with a bow and arrow. Jiajun drew out his sword and wanted to go forward, but Defang stopped him, but he just looked at Li Deming. , I think that the ancestors must treat each other sincerely when they met Song Zu and the prince, and at this time, I also feel the same."

"The leader is young and promising, and he is already able to lead the party at this time. I believe there must be something extraordinary. If the party and our Song Dynasty can live in harmony, with the leader's ability, the people in the party will be rich." Defang said

"What the prince said is exactly what I mean. I hope that after the prince returns to the court, he will convey it to the emperor. Our party will show more sincerity. We look forward to being friends with Song, just like our ancestors."

"Okay, the lonely king will definitely convey the leader's sincerity to His Majesty." Defang nodded

Li Deming clenched his right fist and placed it on his left heart, saluting, "Then I will bid farewell to the prince, and hope that when we meet again, the two countries will have reached peace."

Defang bowed his hand, "The lonely king also wishes this, please" and the two returned separately.

A few days later, Wei Xianwei was able to return to the border town, and Defang was about to lead the troops to return to Beijing to return to Beijing. At this time, the guard came to report, "My lord, dozens of people were found near the border, and they came here with weapons."

"Who are they?" Defang asked

"Go back to my lord, I haven't found out yet," the guard replied

"Revisit"

"Yes!" The guard immediately ran out

"Father, my son, let's go and have a look." Weixian pleaded

"No hurry, just wait for the return." Defang sat down without panic

After a while, the guard came to report again, "My lord, the visitor has already crossed the border. Dang Xiang just sent a letter saying that these are bandits in the mountains. They just robbed the passing business travellers, and asked us to encircle and suppress them."

"You bandits?" Defang smiled, "Okay, it's time for actual combat training, and Weixian can only obey orders."

"The baby is here!" Wei Xian stepped forward and said

"The two of you lead the left and right groups of archers to prepare, and persuade them to disarm. If they don't listen, order the archers to shoot and kill them."

"Baby take orders!" Wei Xianwei could act immediately.