Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

After counting, Kou Aiqing said that the amount of treasury money withdrawn was not very large, and Zheng Wenbao was to stabilize the morale of the army. The court should protect such officials who serve the country and the people. "

"Your Majesty is the king of sages. I have been fighting for years in the Great Song Dynasty. It is a taboo to be unstable in the army. Zheng Wenbao borrowed money from the treasury to stabilize the army's morale and won the battle." He will still be entrusted with a heavy responsibility.”

"Of course." Zhenzong nodded, "Prime Minister, I issued an edict to exempt the treasury silver borrowed by Zheng Wenbao, and there is no need to repay it. I also issued an imperial edict to praise Zheng Wenbao.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Your Majesty is Holy Ming." Li Hang cupped his hands

"Brother Emperor, Prime Minister, the towns in Hebei have been war-torn for a long time. The people are poor, young and strong, and there are many casualties. There may be escapees. I once asked Wang Jiying of the Privy Council about this matter. How can the people of Hebei be pursued for no reason?

Defang said, "It is indeed the case. In previous years, this situation also occurred. The fugitives were arrested and then made up from their own families or clans."

"The people are already in such distress. I can't bear them to grieve for their descendants. Brother Emperor, Prime Minister, I want to issue an edict to all states in Hebei Province. The recruits can be voluntary. If there are not enough escapees from now on, there is no need to add them. Generals You must take good care of your subordinate soldiers and pay more attention to the combat of the troops. And again." Zhenzong thought for a while and said, "The Beiguan garrison is the hardest, and the third division gave money to the garrison soldiers of the Xialu states, and gave ten days off. "

"It's Your Majesty."

Zhenzong looked at Li Hang and said, "Prime Minister, you. Go and draft a few things just now. Brother Huang still has some things to discuss."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take my leave." Li Hang bowed his hands and exited the Changchun Palace, De Fang asked, "Your Majesty, what else should I discuss with you?"

Zhenzong backed away from the left and right, got up and walked to Defang's side and whispered "private matter"

Defang looked at Zhenzong's "private matter" in surprise

Zhenzong took out an imperial decree from his sleeve and pressed it into Defang's hands, and then whispered a few words in his ear, Defang was very surprised, "Your Majesty, why did you let the minister?"

"Brother Huang, you already know what happened last time. I can't let Xiang Li know. Brother Huang, you can send it directly to the Ministry of Rites, and then tell Minister Zongzhengsi. Get ready right away. When you are ready, I will inform all officials. That's all. "

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate, I have heard about Mrs. Liu."

"The rumors are not credible," Zhenzong said, "At that time, Mrs. Qin (Zhenzong's nurse) had a strict temperament and disliked her very much. She was determined to drive her out of the house. Even the first emperor knew about it. It’s been twenty years today, and now that I’m the Son of Heaven, don’t I even want a woman?”

"Your Majesty, I know what happened back then, and I also know that His Majesty has done a lot for her, but there have been rumors about her in Beijing. Your Majesty must be scrupled. This is a big matter for the royal family."

"Brother Huang said that this is a rumor, and someone must have slandered her." Zhenzong said, "For her matter, I also took great pains. I only persuaded Mrs. Qin last month, and Queen Guo has also agreed, so I am down." This imperial decree, however, is blocked by Li Xiang and others, so I am very embarrassed."

"Your Majesty, I will handle this matter. It is not appropriate."

"Brother Huang, I'm just a beauty in the harem. Although this matter is small, it is my heart disease. I have done so much for her, and now I am short of this last step. Please help me."