In fact, Liu Zhao and the Intelligence Department do not need to be so thorough, or they do not need to be so cautious, because there is almost no intelligence, spies, etc. in this era. Not even the Tang Dynasty has a professional intelligence agency, let alone other people around. s country.
Regarding joints and other aspects, it is basically equivalent to none. As for some yamen with similar functions, they are also in a very primitive state.
The portrayal of some ancient intelligence agencies in many later film and television dramas is actually artistic processing after the impact of modern spies.
After all, if you want to pretend to be an ordinary person in this era, unless you really do it for a long time, otherwise you have to pretend, it will be like a firefly in the dark night, it is too obvious.
Skin, clothes, condition, eyes and other aspects, as long as you don't do this for a long time, and then throw it into the crowd, it will really be extremely conspicuous, and no disguise can be done at all.
The reason why these people in Yuelai Trading Company can pretend is that they are engaged in these industries in Yuelai Trading Company itself, and they were basically poor people before joining Yuelai Trading Company.
They have only been trained in their thinking, but the work in their hands has basically not been changed.
Therefore, people in this era simply do not have this awareness.
But Liu Zhao and the others have always been so careful because the Datang Intelligence Department is so careful. Of course they have to be careful.
In fact, Yeon Gaesumun is not in this city, and Liu Zhao cannot say that he is the biggest in the city, but in this city within Yeongaesumun's sphere of influence, he basically falls into the category that no one dares to mess with. .
Therefore, no one would doubt what he did.
The owner of Shiweitian Inn is a Goguryeo, at least on the surface.
Because Goguryeo has always used Chinese characters and most of the words spoken are in Chinese, there will be no problem if you speak Chinese characters here.
There is a secret private room in Shiweitian Inn. This private room has undergone special sound insulation and thickening decoration during the decoration. It is also located at the innermost part of the restaurant and is generally not open to the public.
"Mr. Liu Zhao, the Tang Dynasty now needs you to provide us with villages belonging to our own people, as well as what you now know about Goguryeo's military deployment." The shopkeeper of Shi Weitian took out an extremely detailed map of Goguryeo and put it on the On the table.
This large map is naturally very well preserved.
Liu Zhao nodded, and then asked excitedly: "Is the Tang Dynasty going to attack Goguryeo?"
Because Goguryeo's envoys have not yet returned to the Goguryeo capital, Goguryeo doesn't know yet. If Tang Dynasty takes action directly now, it is estimated that it will have a lot of advantages.
But some advantages are actually not necessary to take advantage of, and when you are well prepared, you will gain even greater advantages.
If we advance rashly now, the number of non-combat casualties that may result will greatly increase! You need to know how cold the winter in Northeast China was in later generations. During this period, the average temperature was at least 5 degrees Celsius lower than in winter in Northeast China in later generations.
The thermal insulation measures of this era are incomparable with those of later generations. Although all armies in the Tang Dynasty have been issued cotton-padded coats, once they march and fight, cotton-padded coats alone cannot withstand the severe cold at night.
Therefore, it would be safer to make all preparations in advance and wait until the weather gets warmer before starting the attack directly.
"Yes, Datang has declared war on Goguryeo. Now Goguryeo's envoys are on their way back to Goguryeo. Datang's troops have gradually begun to advance towards the border between the two countries." The shopkeeper did not hide the news from Liu Zhao.
Because what Liu Zhao did was treason to Goguryeo, so he must be from the Tang Dynasty.
"Okay, no problem. I want to check all the villages and troop deployment with you first." Liu Zhao said quickly.
It took the two people more than an hour to check all the villages and troop deployments. Looking at the specially marked villages on the map, the shopkeeper said seriously: "Datang will pay special attention to these places when they attack, and they will not harm the ordinary people in these places. Don't worry."
"I know, I have been paying attention to the news of the Tang Dynasty in the past few years. We all know the changes His Highness has made to the people of the Tang Dynasty. In fact, near the border of the Tang Dynasty, many people from Goguryeo have secretly escaped to the Tang Dynasty. ."
"So, in these villages, especially those close to the border between the two countries and those with a large number of Han people, we actually have a natural affinity with the Tang Dynasty. As long as they are not kidnapped by Goguryeo soldiers, they will basically not cause any harm to the Tang Dynasty. "
"In addition, these villages that I specially explained have become our people. There is no need to worry about leaks in these villages. If there are some scouts, spies, etc. who need to rest, they can go to these places. I have agreed on the secret words I have told you, you should be very clear." Liu Zhao said seriously.
"Well, no problem, but the war is coming soon, and the utilization rate of these villages will definitely increase, so you'd better explain it to the people in these villages in advance." The shopkeeper explained again.
"No problem, I'll make arrangements when I get back." Liu Zhao nodded.
"Datang... are you confident? If there is a city that needs to be attacked, I think I can send people to cooperate in advance." Liu Zhao thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said.
"Do you have many soldiers?" the shopkeeper asked.
"Not many. We have only about 3,000 soldiers, which is hardly worth mentioning among the entire Goguryeo army. Firstly, it is because we have focused our main energy on ordinary people, and secondly, Yuan Gai Su Wen is very cautious in controlling the army, and although we are from the army, we do not have many opportunities to interact with the armies distributed in most other areas."
"But... when Datang is attacking, if it can cause as few casualties as possible, it should try to cause as few casualties as possible. After all, some of those soldiers are also from the families of these common people." Liu Zhao shook his head.
"Forget it, then, when the time comes to attack any city, I will tell you in advance that you arrange your own people to avoid the main direction of attack. Because once the war starts, sometimes it is impossible to control the situation." The shopkeeper After thinking for a while he said.
"I understand. That's it. I have to go back. I can't stay away for too long."
"I'll give it to you." After sending Liu Zhao out to make a living, the shopkeeper immediately arranged for someone to send the map back to Datang as quickly as possible.
