Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Thank you, my lord." Li Jian got up and cupped his hands, sat aside, then looked up at the rumored lord, and saw that Defang was handsome, with bright eyes and a calm face. He was in his thirties with a mustache and a Wearing a general's armor, with a saber at his waist, the whole person sat on the general chair with the majesty only of the royal family. Two artifacts, a golden mace and a coiling dragon staff were enshrined on the shelf beside him. Li Jian looked at the These, and thinking of some things about Defang heard in the rumors, I can't help being awe-inspiring, and I cupped my hands and said, "This time the prince personally led the army to relieve the troubled Meizhou. The officials and the people of Meizhou are grateful for the kindness of the prince. The officials have also heard of the prince's virtuousness for a long time." It is a real honor to see the true face of the prince today."

"Your Majesty Li is serious. The lonely king came this time at His Majesty's will. It is His Majesty's long grace to relieve Meizhou, and it is also the contribution of all the officers and men. Li Daren insisted on defending Meizhou for more than a month, and did not let Meizhou go. Falling into the hands of the rebellious army is already a great achievement, and when the lonely king returns to the capital, he will ask His Majesty for credit for Lord Li."

"The lower officials dare not take credit for it. It is the lower officials' duty to guard the city and protect the people, but the prince himself went to Meizhou to quell the chaos. This is the luck of the people of Meizhou. Now that the rebellious army has retreated, this is all the prince's great contribution."

Defang smiled, "This is God bless the people of Song Dynasty, Mr. Li, what is the situation in the city now?"

"Returning to your lord, because the rebellious army has besieged the city for a long time, the most troublesome thing now is the lack of food. The people and the officers and soldiers guarding the city have only eaten one meal a day for ten days."

"Don't worry about this, Your Majesty has already foreseen this." De Fang's palm turned towards Peng Tianxian, "This is Mr. Peng Tianxian, the prefect of Jinzhou. This time, he personally escorted the food and grass to Meizhou according to the imperial decree."

After hearing this, Li Jian knew that the person beside him was the magistrate of Jinzhou, and hurriedly exchanged salutes with Peng Tianxian, "Master Lao Peng personally transported the grain and grass, and Li is very grateful."

"Your Majesty Li is serious. This is His Majesty's grace. Peng is only following the imperial decree to fulfill the emperor's order."

Defang stood up, "This matter must be done as soon as possible, Mr. Li, first order people to set up a porridge shed in the city, and then arrange the food distribution immediately."