Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

Qu Ruochao, Minister of the Ministry of War, said, "My Majesty, Cao Bin's case is still under trial, but personnel evidence is still needed. I request an order to call 15 border guards back to Beijing to cooperate with the investigation."

Mi Dechao also stepped forward and said, "I also think this should be the case. In addition, the matter of Duke Xing still needs to be clarified. Your Majesty, please recall the old department of Duke Xing."

Defang couldn't get used to Mi Dechao very much, so he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think that calling the border guards back to Beijing in this way may cause people's hearts to fluctuate. I think that you can send someone to visit the border guards in the name of your majesty, and then privately observe and inquire about the situation." people wait"

Taizong didn't speak, Mi Dechao said again, "My lord, if the person sent is detained, what should I do?"

Defang turned around and glared at Mi Dechao, "What is the meaning of this, Lord Mi? Does Lord Mi already think that the border guards are dissatisfied? Or is Lord Mi not trusting His Majesty's majesty?"

Mi Dechao quickly said, "Your Majesty, I don't mean that, I..."

Defang didn't wait for him to finish, and turned to Taizong and said, "Your Majesty, if you think about your majesty's might and virtue, no one would dare to act presumptuously. If General Cao was dissatisfied, how could he return to Beijing to see him? Your Majesty will not let the old general be wronged." If General Cao is really guilty, I would like to execute it on behalf of Your Majesty. If General Cao is wronged, then there must be someone with ulterior motives, intending to deceive the Holy Will and deceive the King. Please also ask Your Majesty cut"

Taizong looked at Mi Dechao, then at Defang and said, "What the nephew said is reasonable, but..." Taizong stared at Defang and continued, "The grandfather of the nephew, the general, is also involved in this case. He and Cao Bin are two dynasties. Veteran, won the hearts of the army, the old army is still in the army, the emperor's nephew may guarantee that the border will be safe during the trial?"

De Fang paused and said, "I believe that General Cao, General Cao and their former troops will not do anything that will harm the country."

Taizong nodded, "Okay, Prime Minister Zhao will preside over the trial."

Zhao Pu stepped forward to "lead the decree"

At this time, Wang Jien, who was standing aside, whispered something in Taizong's ear. Taizong turned his head to look at Defang after hearing this, and he remained silent for a while, making Defang a little uncomfortable, and the officials didn't understand what Taizong was thinking. Taizong said "nephew"

"The minister is here" Defang quickly replied

"Imperial nephew believes Song Xie and Cao Bin because Song Xie is your grandfather, Cao Bin once led you to fight, but now, imperial nephew must think clearly, if the two are guilty, it will implicate many people Yes." Taizong said

Defang lowered her head and said, "I would like to believe in the behavior of Grandpa and General Cao."

"Okay! The emperor's nephew is confident, but..." Taizong leaned forward and said, "Does the emperor's nephew dare to use his life to protect the two of them?"

Defang was startled, looked up into Taizong's eyes, there was a sound in his head, and the officials also looked at each other, completely unexpected, Taizong smiled, "The emperor still can't trust them, right?"

At this time Defang took a deep breath, knelt down facing Taizong suddenly, put the golden mace in his hand on his head and said, "I am willing to use my life to protect the general and General Cao. If the two are guilty, I am willing to die by the golden mace." Down"

Taizong was very surprised. He glared at Wang Jien, then looked at Defang. He didn't speak for a long time. Zhao Pu looked forward and said, "Your Majesty, General Cao and General Cao are both meritorious generals, but the current matter remains to be clarified. Your Majesty, please don't worry, the minister will definitely investigate the whole story, I believe the virtuous king will have no objection to the verdict of the old minister."

Taizong regained his composure, stood up and said, "Okay, Prime Minister Zhao needs to find out carefully."

"Minister obeys the order" Zhao Pu cupped his hands and said