Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Hey, my lord, since Zhaoshou's death, the situation in Yizhou has been in chaos. I heard that the rebels are defending the city, and the imperial army can't attack for a long time. The old minister didn't teach his younger brother well. I feel sorry for the Song Dynasty, and I feel very guilty in my heart." Fu Zhaoyuan said sadly

"Father-in-law, this matter is not your fault. I think General Fu Zhaoshou is also a battle-tested man, but he never thought that he would become lax in running the army and neglect his duties. However, the rebellion of the soldiers was not caused by one person. Many reasons, coupled with the aftermath of the rebellion in the early years, and the instability of people's hearts, will lead to the current situation."

"My lord, no matter what, Zhaoshou is also a member of the Fu family. It is really wrong to make such a big mistake. The old minister wants to ask His Majesty to personally lead troops to Yizhou to quell the chaos."

"Father-in-law is old and ill. How can he travel long distances to fight? Today, His Majesty has ordered Qin Han to recruit troops to reinforce Yizhou. I believe that Yizhou City will be recovered soon and the rebellion will be quelled."

"Father!" Defang's youngest son Wei Neng walked in, "I also want to ask for orders to go to Yizhou to quell the chaos."

"Nonsense!" Defang said angrily, "The quelling of chaos is no joke, what are you going to do?"

Wei Neng knelt down on one knee and said, "Father, my uncle was killed by the rebels, and my son is going to avenge my uncle."

"Shut up!" Defang got up and looked at Wei Neng, "The situation in Yizhou is tense. General Lei was almost captured by the rebels. Now people's hearts are floating. You, a man who has lived in the capital for a long time, will go to Yizhou to die! No more words !"

"My lord, my lord, don't get angry," Fu Zhaoyuan urged quickly, "We only want to make contributions to the Great Song Dynasty."

"Make meritorious deeds? He can also make meritorious deeds if he stays in the capital. Why does he have to go to the border to suppress the rebellion?" Defang was very angry

Wei Neng knelt on the ground with his head down and did not speak. Fu Zhaoyuan tried to help Wei Neng up, but Wei Neng did not get up. In Beijing."

"Father, you went out to patrol the border. At the age of 22, you guarded the pass to defend against the enemy and established a military town. You also invited Ying to fight in the Liao army. You made great achievements. Why can't you?"

"Because the father knew the dangers of the battlefield, how many times he had passed by life and death, he almost couldn't come back! And what can you do!"

Wei Neng suddenly said, "Father, is the child so useless in your eyes?"

Defang turned to look at Wei Neng, and after a long time sighed, she walked up to Wei Neng and said, "Nenger, how can a father despise his own child, but you must know that your biological mother entrusted you to the father and queen before she died. If you really have something to do, how will your father and king explain to your biological mother? Look at your grandfather, he is still ill, you are the only grandson in Jingzhong, and your wife and young Zonggu, don't you Do you not care about these?"

"Father" could only raise his head, "My son has already applied to the Ministry of War, and His Majesty has agreed. Tomorrow, my son will go to Yizhou to join the battle with General Qin Han."

Defang was shocked, and looked straight at Wei Neng, Fu Zhaoyuan was also very surprised, "Weineng, why are you doing this?"

"Grandpa, Wei Neng only wants to protect his family for the Song Dynasty, and doesn't want to spend his days mediocrely in Beijing."

Defang's chest rose and fell rapidly at this time, she looked at Wei Neng angrily, did not speak for a long time, and then walked out of the main hall.

Seeing this, Fu Zhaoyuan knew that Defang was very angry, so he said, "Weineng, your father won't let you go to Yizhou, so why do you do this? Go to the Ministry of War and ask for dismissal."

"No! Wei Neng has already decided this way. Grandpa, I will always wait for my father's approval. Regardless of whether my father agrees or not, I will rush to Yizhou tomorrow." Wei Neng's attitude is very firm.

Fu Zhaoyuan shook his head, patted Wei Neng on the shoulder, and returned to his mansion.