Jinling Martial Arts Hall, Houyuan, Humble Administrator’s Garden.
In the study, Zhao Hong couldn't help but laugh softly when he heard Zhou Ping's report.
"Zhou Ping, you are far-sighted and plan ahead, which really makes me happy!"
Zhao Hong sighed sincerely.
The masters are among the people, and the people's wisdom is infinite.
As the government of the Southern Song Dynasty declined day by day, it was unable to expand externally and had to turn inward. The Imperial City Department responsible for intelligence gathering was in name only and only exercised authority in its own country. As soon as it got involved in side matters, there was no news and no further information.
Unknowingly, the Song Dynasty Intelligence Department was established. Quietly, and it was made by his brother-in-law.
This made him inexplicably happy. In this way, it is enough to prove that he is not nepotistic, but prefers talents and does not avoid relatives.
I don’t know if it would be more fashionable to call him a Jinyiwei of the Song Dynasty, wearing a flying fish suit and an embroidered spring knife on his waist?
"Your Majesty is in charge of important matters, while I only play the side drum and check for omissions and fill in the gaps. Without His Majesty's guidance, I would not have thought of this. Your Majesty has given you too much praise."
Zhou Ping's expression was calm, without any trace of pride.
He only needed to transfer officials from the Imperial City Department and some capable instructors from the Jinling Martial Arts Hall, and the Song Intelligence Department was established.
When choosing suitable students at the Jinling Martial Arts Hall, Wei Liaoweng and others will naturally not stand in the way, but will fully cooperate.
"The Imperial City Division has one hand for guarding the palace, and the other for spying and monitoring. But when it comes to spying and monitoring, it is only responsible for the country's military affairs, investigating official affairs and civil affairs, and knows nothing about foreign affairs. What else can such an Imperial City Bureau do? Die early and be born early.”
After complaining, Zhao Hong hesitated for a moment and said warmly:
"Zhou Ping, from now on, the Intelligence Department will be solely responsible for the information on internal and external affairs, that is, you, Zhou Ping, will be responsible for reporting to me alone. As for internal affairs, it is basically the same as the Imperial City Department, checking military and political officials, and more It can detect corruption and prevent conspiracy and rebellion.”
Sorry, I'm an undercover agent!
The radio wave that never fades away!
When dispatching lurkers in the future, do you need to give the plan a few names, such as Iron Walnut, Canglang, Kite, Infernal Affairs, or Infernal Affairs, etc.
"I will keep this in mind."
Zhou Ping nodded in agreement and continued to ask:
"Your Majesty, in addition to the Kingdom of Jin, Xixia, and Lianghe, do you want to send lurkers?"
Since the Central Plains was to be restored, Lianghe and the Jin Kingdom were undoubtedly to be recovered, which was also the focus of his dispatch of lurking personnel.
"There is no need to send intelligence personnel to Xixia. It is purely redundant. Lianghe, Shandong, and Henan will all try to infiltrate. And Dali will be included in my Song Dynasty territory sooner or later, and we must follow up slowly."
Are Xixia faction lurkers trying to coexist with Xixia?
Zhou Ping sweated on his forehead and nodded in agreement.
It seems that the emperor has thought more carefully and has taken into account all aspects.
"Your Majesty, that Tubo..."
Zhou Ping asked hesitantly.
"Tibet?"
Zhao Hong shook his head and laughed.
The air in the Tubo Plateau is thin. Before the lurkers pass there, they may need to prepare 500 cubic meters of oxygen or carry several oxygen tubes.
The key point is that there is no need to use troops to attack Tibet, which will waste people and money.
"The climate in Tubo is harsh, with hundreds of miles of uninhabited people and thousands of miles of barren land. The land is useless and useless, and the roads are impassable and transportation is difficult. Too much effort is given, and there is no return. This is why the Central Plains dynasties of all dynasties were unwilling to mobilize troops against Tubo. reason."
After Zhao Hong explained, Zhou Ping blushed and nodded repeatedly.
Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, who was as powerful as Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, did not try to take advantage of Tibet. It turned out that this was also the reason. The powerful Tubo dynasty in the Tang Dynasty had been wiped out hundreds of years ago.
"However, you are right to worry. The Tatar army likes roundabout tactics the most. It is very possible that they will cross the Tubo Plateau and insert themselves into the back of our Song Dynasty from Dali."
Zhao Hong frowned and added.
Historically, Kublai Khan's army detoured from Tibet to Yunnan, but it was of little use. The Mongolian cavalry that came and went like the wind on the plains had no effect at all in the hinterland of the Song Dynasty with crisscrossed hills and crisscrossed rivers. Meng Ge died at the foot of Diaoyu City.
"It seems that His Majesty has thought deeply and has taken this step into consideration. However, Dali is not under the rule of the Song Dynasty, and I, the Song Dynasty, must be more careful!"
"This is why Xizuo was sent to Dali. If Dali does not surrender to the Song Dynasty in the future, we will have to fight with each other. The same is true for Jiaozhi. It is called Dayue Kingdom. It is really a piece of shit. How can it make sense?"
How can you allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the couch? Yunnan has been a part of China since ancient times and there is no reason to give up.
Jiaozhi is Vietnam in later generations. It has been Chinese territory since ancient times. Now the country is named "Dai Viet" and the ruler is the Chen family. It was recovered early and Ansheng was restored.
"Your Majesty, I know what to do."
Zhou Ping cupped his hands in salute, feeling clear in his heart.
It seems that when the Intelligence Department recruits intelligence personnel, it must also recruit talents from Southwest and Guangxi.
The Song Dynasty is now full of problems and many wastes waiting to be revitalized, but the emperor has already considered possible state affairs many years from now.
Is this stall too big?
"Zhou Ping, the Imperial City Department is dead, so the Intelligence Department has full authority to take over the secret investigation and undercover investigation."
Thinking of Wan Yanchun's incident, Zhao Hong gave serious instructions.
"Lin'an City and Jinling, as well as important frontier towns such as Yangzhou, Xiangyang, and Lizhou, must be carefully investigated. There is also the weapons manufacturing department. The construction of firearms is an important weapon of the country. I am afraid that there are many spies in the enemy's country. Ten million Don't be careless. If you don't have enough manpower, you can transfer it from the Jinling Lecture Hall."
"I will make arrangements immediately."
Zhou Ping continued to speak, seeming to have considered everything.
"Your Majesty, if this happens, I'm afraid there will also be intelligence officers in the army. The military situation is very hot, otherwise it may be too late to investigate when something happens."
In later generations, the gendarmerie maintained military discipline and ensured the execution of military orders, which may be the solution to the problem.
"Zhou Ping, you are right. I intend to establish military pickets in all armies of the Song Dynasty to maintain military discipline, restrain the behavior of other soldiers, and deal with crimes committed in the army, especially those who violate military discipline. In other words, all violations of law and discipline in the military will be dealt with by the pickets. At that time, people from the Intelligence Department can be arranged to enter the military to check for leaks and fill in the gaps."
The reason why it is called a picket team is because there should not be too many sergeants to picket the affairs of the army. There are about 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers in an army, and a team of 30 to 50 pickets is set up. The ratio is one hundred to one, and the number is basically suitable.
Of course, pickets do not only do these things. When the military situation is urgent, pickets also go to the battlefield.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Zhou Ping quickly bowed and received the order.
In addition to setting up an anti-corruption department to punish official corruption, the emperor now also uses military police to inspect the military and eliminate corruption in the military. This can be called good governance.
