Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Your Highness... this subordinate... I can't obey my orders this time... Your Highness, please forgive me..." Gong Zhi also held an object in Defang's hand, Defang opened it and saw the same thing The jade pendant, with Gong Zhi's name engraved on it, made De Fang burst into tears as he held Gong Zhi's hand, "You can't disobey orders...you can't..."

"Your Highness...my subordinates can feel at ease when they see that you are safe." Gong Zhi endured the severe pain and propped up his body slightly. Then he fell down all of a sudden, out of breath.

"Gong Zhi!" Defang cried bitterly as he supported Gong Zhi. He lost two bodyguards in one day. They followed Defang for 8 years and were loyal. Now that they are going together, Defang is heartbroken.

On the second day, the soldiers carried the coffin containing Gongzhi Hetiangu to the schoolyard, and a firewood pile was erected in the middle, and the coffin was placed on it, and there were many coffins put together. Defang took the torch to the firewood pile. Looking at the coffin in front of the pile for a long time, he said to many soldiers around him, "The ones lying here are the heroes who died for the Song Dynasty. Their loyalty and bravery will be recorded in the annals of history forever." Defang endured the pain in his leg and faced the coffin. Kneeling down, all the soldiers also knelt down when they saw this, Defang held up the torch, "This king is here to send them a ride, I hope the heavens will have mercy on them, and let them reach the land of bliss early." Defang looked at the two jade pendants in his hand, choking Weeping, raised his head, and threw the torch into the firewood with all his strength. The fire was burning the coffin, and Defang knelt in front of him, crying. All the soldiers were moved to tears when they saw this.

After the funeral, the ashes of the dead soldiers were collected, enshrined together, and transported back when they returned to Beijing.

Zhang Tiancheng came to see Defang, and Defang handed him a note, "This king has prepared a memorial and submitted it to His Majesty."

Zhang Tiancheng read the contents of the brochure, "Your Highness is not going back to Beijing? But your injuries are serious, and the old city is still in danger."

"It doesn't matter, the king has been ordered by the emperor to complete the repairs and defenses. Otherwise, he will be ashamed of his majesty's trust, and he will not be able to explain to the dead soldiers." De Fang took out the jade pendant, "they most want to see this king make a difference." , I can't let them down"

Zhang Tiancheng nodded, "Your Highness is benevolent, and I will assist His Highness to complete the emperor's order."

Defang turned around and supported Zhang Tiancheng's shoulder, "General Zhang, thanks to you taking back the old city this time, this king will definitely make a statement to His Majesty. The safety of the old city in the future depends entirely on General Zhang."

Zhang Tiancheng clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, I have heard about the matter between Your Highness and Yelu Chuda, and I admire you very much. Your Highness's loyalty and bravery are really a blessing to our Great Song Dynasty."

In the evening, Defang discussed with Zhang Tiancheng-Nangongwen-Song Jiajun and two lieutenants about repairing and changing defenses, and arranged for special personnel to distribute some of the supplies to the people in the city. It began to operate on the second day. Fortunately, the craftsmen and others were not damaged. They wanted to allow the soldiers who had changed defenses to participate in the construction, but it seemed completely impossible at this time. The former guard Peng Duoju was injured and recuperated, and the number of soldiers was less than 500, and most of them were still recovering from injuries. Insufficient, I am afraid it will not be completed within the time limit.”

Nangong Wen was also thinking, "Yes, Your Highness, I didn't expect such a drastic change. It seems that we need to think of other ways."

At this time, the guards came to report, "Report to the lord, there are many people outside the door, and they want to see the lord."

"Common people? Want to see this king?" Defang looked at Nangong Wen.

"My lord, it's okay to go and have a look." Nangong Wen said, Defang nodded and walked out of the mansion