Alternate identity.
This method was very common in the spy wars of later generations, but for the current dynasty, it was still ahead of its time.
Mainly because it's not very practical.
Compared with the detailed information records of later generations, the collection of information about ordinary people in ancient times was extremely limited. For example, the road guides needed to travel around the country were just a small piece of paper, distributed by the local government offices. There were no photos on it, and there were no tall, short, or fat people. Thin, there is no description of appearance, only the most basic name, age, place of origin, industry, etc. Some places are lazy and don't even include these.
In addition to supporting some people who apply for fake IDs, how much identity proof can these do?
Therefore, identity authentication at this stage relies on acquaintances.
For example, to be admitted to the Jinshi examination, five people with the same degree are required to jointly support each other. For example, if neighbors know each other, if something goes wrong, in times with stricter laws, they will be forced to sit together.
In this case, every migrant household is extremely conspicuous, and to integrate into the local environment requires long-term contact.
Therefore, Lei Biao initially felt that Di Jin's words were a bit whimsical: "Zhu has been in the capital in recent years. Although she is not thousands of miles away from Bingzhou, it is also a long way away. How can she travel between the two places and manage two identities... ...Wait a minute, could it be a substitute?"
He suddenly narrowed his eyes: "There are many people who believe in Buddhism among the people. Rich households often buy ordination certificates and ordain a few monks and nuns as substitutes for their children, accumulating merit and blessings so that their children can grow up safely. Could it be that the Zhu family is in Yangqu County?" There is also a substitute who lives a normal life on weekdays, but can directly replace her identity after entering the city?"
Di Jin thought that the ancients had a lot of fun, but it was okay to become a monk for a substitute, and reminded him: "This kind of status has requirements."
Lei Biao's tone became excited: "Yes, she lives alone, lives in seclusion, has few contacts with people, and has the ability to not show any flaws in her appearance and behavior. There are not many women who meet such conditions... Mr. Mo!"
Mr. Mo flashed out like a ghost.
Lei Biao told the new search idea: "If you find such a person, don't alert him first!"
"yes!"
As expected, this old man was also a member of the Imperial City Department. He immediately accepted the order, saluted Di, and retreated calmly.
"As expected of Rokuro!"
Lei Biao was in a happy mood, and his smiling tiger attitude came out again: "If you can capture the thief, Lei will definitely ask for credit for you, and my Lei family will never forget this help!"
"I also look forward to the success of Lei Yuanwai!"
Di Jin cupped his hands, his words were sincere.
At the most serious level, even if you really hate the achievements of the Song Dynasty in history, you don't want the Liao people's conspiracy to succeed. At the most minor level, you need to close the end of the previous kidnapping case and let these people from the Imperial City Department stop coming. It's also a good thing to hinder your own progress.
"Ha ha!"
Lei Biao smiled heartily, stood up, went to the window, and slowly opened it.
You can see that the view here is wide and the sound of people is coming. Looking not far away, you can just see the corner of the lotus shed.
Lei Biao said: "The business of this tile house is really good. No wonder people in Bianjing like it. It's a pity that Yangqu City is not big, otherwise I could open another one."
Di Jin took advantage of the situation and said: "Lei Yuan is not just for business, right?"
"Of course, they are used to gather information and act as eyes and ears! Look at Xia Ren's pavilion..."
Lei Biao's eyes turned cold: "Lei put these in deliberately to monitor the movements. Many people in the court have become accustomed to peace. Even the military attachés over there have forgotten how the Xia thieves went back on their word and invaded our Song Dynasty. , and you still look forward to being kind to the thieves all day long, it’s really ridiculous!”
Di Jin nodded: "The barbarians are afraid of power but not moral. No matter how generous the favor is, it will only encourage the other party's arrogance and greed, and there will be a war in the future..."
Lei Biao immediately applauded: "That's right! The Xia thieves have never been peaceful. In recent years, they have often sent spies to Hedong to contact the party members and those Han people who are interested in Xiazhou. If there is another war in the future, they will attack Hedong!"
Di Jin, who knows the historical process, deeply agrees: "Lei Yuanwai has foresight."
"Haha! Rokuro's words have always made me wary of me!"
Lei Biao said these words to close the relationship, and he smiled deliberately: "Is it because the iron arhat who kidnapped and extorted money for ransom is my subordinate?"
Di Jin didn't deny it and nodded slightly.
"That's a stopgap measure!"
Lei Biao said earnestly: "Our Imperial City Division is subject to constraints from all sides. Compared with the huge Song Dynasty, we have very few manpower. Since Lei has the responsibility of supervising the state, he cannot waste his energy on those short-sighted people! The quality is The most worry-free way is to leave some dignity to those big families. This may not be in line with the morals of ordinary scholars, but I believe Liulang can understand it!"
Di Jin was silent.
In fact, he does understand the other party's mentality. The imperial power is a privilege...
Lei Hu dares to use kidnapping to solve business problems because he has a natural overlooking of the people because of his background in the Imperial City Division.
The Imperial City Division is indeed incomparable to the Jin Yiwei of the Ming Dynasty, but the concepts of later generations cannot be substituted for the ancients. For the people of the Song Dynasty who had no idea what the Jin Yiwei was, this kind of imperial organization was already quite terrifying.
The fact that civil servants dared to retaliate was more out of a kind of intellectual integrity in this era than to have universal significance. Otherwise, Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty would not have expanded the number of people in the Imperial City to maintain his rule and suppress opposition voices.
But at that time, this organization was completely reduced to a tool of internal suppression, and no longer had the original intention of spying on the enemy country.
The current Imperial City Department still retains the structure from the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It monitors generals internally to ensure rule, and spy on intelligence externally to guard against enemy countries. There are many talented people in it.
Lei Hu is one of them. He used his official background to build a stronger and stronger family in the private sector. He also used private power to accomplish many things that county officials could not do. He became an indispensable part of the Imperial City Division. strength.
He may not have an upright and noble status, but he has quite a lot of power when he travels among the temples and rivers and lakes!
You can make friends with this kind of people, but you can't make close friends with them.
Lei Biao tried it a few times, but when he saw that Di Jin still kept a distance, he stopped trying to get closer and started chatting normally.
The two chatted with each other for a long time, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Seeing that it was almost done, Di Jin was ready to leave.
At this point, he has already contributed his own thoughts on the capture of Liao spies.
If you still can't catch anyone from this direction, then the other party is too good at hiding, and there is nothing Di Jin can do.
However, just as he was about to stand up, footsteps were heard, and Mr. Mo walked up quickly, with a strange look on his eyebrows.
Lei Biao knew there was progress as soon as he saw it, and immediately said: "Say! Liulang is not an outsider!"
Di Jin secretly smiled bitterly, he really wanted to be an outsider.
Mr. Mo hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Alang, do you still remember that there are three people under Iron Arhat?"
Lei Biao couldn't remember clearly: "Chen Xiaoqi...who are the other two?"
"Chen Xiaoqi, Lame Li and Xuan Niang!"
Mr. Mo said: "Among them, Xuan Niang lives alone, is good at disguise, and has very little contact with the people around her. The neighbors can't even recognize her true face. The ransom money she received in the past few years has not been spent, and she has also exchanged letters with the capital... We have been communicating with the capital before. I didn’t investigate in this direction, but now I’m investigating and there are many doubts!”
"Xuan Niang... is actually Xuan Niang?!"
Di Jin was stunned when he heard this, and Lei Huhu couldn't help but be stunned, and subconsciously asked: "Where is she now?"
Mr. Mo said helplessly: "I am being held in the county jail, but our nursing home sent me there in person..."
