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After finally sending Feng Dao out of Zhongnanhai, it was already getting dark, but a large number of officials were still gathered in the official room in the front hall of the Dudu Mansion. Li Chengzhong had to ask the chief of the official room to arrange dinner so that these officials would not go hungry while waiting.
Gao Mingbo is the second official to be summoned. Li Chengzhong must immediately grasp the current intelligence of all parts of the pass, including Jizhou, Youzhou, Cangzhou, and even Yiwu Army, Chengde Army, Wei Bo Army, Xuanwu Army and other surrounding military towns.
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The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is an intelligence agency directly under the Yingzhou Governor's Office. It is co-located with the Yuhou Division, the Education Division, and the Training Division. It belongs to the military system and is half a level lower than the first three. However, it controls the same departments and personnel.
It is huge, far more than the three divisions, and operates independently in terms of funds, with its own accounting department. According to Li Chengzhong's arrangement, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics separately occupied 50,000 Yuan in the first year of Tianfu's military assets in the Logistics Department of Yuhousi.
This money is directly allocated to the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics by the Military Assets Treasury as a whole, and no interference in its expenses is allowed. It is only conducted by the Review Section of the Military Justice Division of the Department of Education and Civilization for subsequent review and supervision.
After the Eastern Expedition to the Bohai Sea, Gao Mingbo relied on his military prowess in "Seventy-two Martyrs to Capture Xijing" to defeat his rival Liu Ba, and was promoted to Yu Hou of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, becoming the highest officer of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics. He was honored as "Bureau Seat" within the Bureau - the
The title is naturally closely related to Li Chengzhong. Gao Mingbo was ambitious after taking office. According to the strategy he had previously stated to Li Chengzhong, he vigorously integrated and actively cooled down. His intelligence radiation range has covered the grasslands, and has been established in all states under the jurisdiction of Lulong.
After the winter, Gao Mingbo even began to deploy in various military towns around Lulong, sending advance preparation teams to Yiwu, Chengde, Weibo, Hedong, Xuanwu and other towns.
Such a hierarchical and planned espionage network has never been seen in this era, and the training method of intelligence personnel after Li Chengzhong's instructions is also the first of its kind. With the penetration of this relatively mature intelligence system, all parties are basically
There was no effective response, or no response at all, so the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics achieved very rich results.
It's just that the vexing communication problem is still a huge obstacle to intelligence work in this era. The information collected by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics' intelligence stations is sometimes quite accurate. But often after being transmitted to the headquarters for analysis, it has been changed and lost.
In order to ensure the utilization value, this often makes the intelligence analysts of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics frustrated.
For example, during the Da'an Mountain Mutiny, spies from the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics who infiltrated Baduqi became wary of the increasingly close contact between the Yier Army, Baduqi and the Jizhou Army, and finally obtained information from the three parties on the night of the incident.
After receiving reliable information from the joint military remonstrance, Gao Mingbo looked for an opportunity to transmit this important information to Liucheng that night. However, when the Intelligence Analysis Department of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics received this information, Liu Shouguang had already entered Youzhou, and Gao Mingbo was completely unable to make any decision on this.
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Li Chengzhong once stayed up all night because of this, thinking hard about the knowledge about telegraphy in the junior high school physics textbook. But unfortunately, this time-traveling young man's memory of this was vague, and there was no Du Niang to look up. He also once asked
Gao Mingbo made a suggestion and asked him to try to establish a so-called "hospital pigeon" system. However, Gao Mingbo himself has always been very confused about this suggestion, and no one in the entire Bureau of Investigation and Statistics has ever heard of any bird that can transmit messages.
But overall, despite the problems of one kind or another, the work of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics is still very effective. It has achieved great success in many intelligence collections that do not require urgent response. For example, the work of the Raoleshan Intelligence Station is quite impressive.
The whereabouts of Abaoji and other major generals, as well as the origin and composition of the main Khitan forces were sent back to Liucheng in detail. This benefited Yingzhou a lot. Especially the information about the Huolu soldiers entering Dayakou was sent back. The strength and time of the troops were quite accurate.
For this reason, according to the internal merit records of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, Shanneng and Huiyuan have each received an Iron Leaf Medal.
In the past two months, Gao Mingbo focused his intelligence collection on the interior of the pass. Every move in Youzhou was under strict surveillance. Relevant intelligence gathered in Liucheng like snow flakes. At the same time, he also intensified his efforts to spy on the movements of surrounding military towns.
The second batch of spies stationed in various towns set off seven days ago.
"...To sum up, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics believes that Liu Shouguang is still wavering in his attitude towards us, and the Jiedu Mansion has never formed an opinion on how to deal with the Yingzhou issue. Of course, the other party still made some military efforts
We believe that these arrangements should be directed at us. What can be confirmed is that the Volunteer Army has sent garrison troops to Lu County and Huicheng..."
Li Chengzhong immediately stood up, turned to the huge Youyan situation map hanging on the wall behind him to search for the location, quickly found these two locations, and then waited for Gao Mingbo to continue explaining.
Lu County is located forty miles east of Youzhou. It was established as a county in the Han Dynasty. It was the seat of Xuanzhou during the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty. After Xuanzhou was abolished, it belonged to Youzhou. This place is close to the banks of Lushui River, from which you can take a boat to the south and directly enter the Bohai Sea.
After Tianbao, the entire Youzhou has been under the actual control of Lu Long. There has been no major war in Lu County for more than a hundred years, so the city wall has long been withered and dilapidated. Li Chengzhong has passed through Lu County several times, and he probably judged that
The place that came out of here is probably Tongzhou in later generations.
Huicheng is thirty-five miles southeast of Youzhou. It was built by Gongsun Zan in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It was a military fortress for stationing troops. However, due to the same reason, the walls of this city were in disrepair. At this time, it was only used for hoarding food and wages by the Lulong Army.
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Youzhou, Luxian and Huicheng are at equal distances from each other, forming an equilateral triangle. Luxian is in the north and Huicheng is in the south. They are stuck on the only way to Youzhou. The Volunteer Army
The purpose of suddenly sending sergeants to these two small towns that could no longer be defended is self-evident.
Gao Mingbo continued: "Because the Yier Army's capital team does not have a fixed establishment, it is difficult to judge its mobilization of troops. As of ten days ago, a total of two general flags and nine Dutou flags appeared in Lu County. It is estimated that the number of troops is nine
Between one hundred and one thousand five hundred people, the three secret agents are collecting other information, hoping to further refine this number. For example, it can be analyzed through the transportation and consumption of food supplies. But I am afraid it will be difficult, because Lu County is connected to Youzhou.
It is an important pass on the official road from Zhouzhou to Pingzhou. The business travel is complicated, and a large part of the military rations can be raised from traveling merchants.
The number of troops stationed in Huicheng is about 400 to 800, and one general's flag and five battalion flags appeared here. The report of the Sixth Secret Service Group stated that it is also impossible to accurately infer the number of people from the consumption of food and grass, because Hui's troops
The city was right on the edge of Yongji Canal, and the Yier Army used ships to transport supplies.
Although the number cannot be determined for the time being, for our Yingzhou Army, a force of this size cannot pose a threat. Moreover, the walls and defense facilities of these two cities are quite dilapidated, and there have been no signs of repair or reinforcement.
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The remaining volunteer army is divided into two parts, one is stationed in Fanyang and the other is stationed in Youzhou. The strength of the troops cannot be determined.
Youzhou is reorganizing the Yameni Army. It is located in Guangping, west of Youzhou City. It now has 5,000 to 7,000 people. Secret spies have verified that its sources of troops mainly come from the remnants of the defeated armies in the Da'an Mountain Mutiny.
The possibility of forming combat power within a short period of time is not high. It is predicted that its combat direction will be Guizhou, and it will also have the effect of defending against the Yiwu Army and the Chengde Army.
The main force of Jizhou's soldiers is divided into two groups, one is the Jingsai Army outside Jizhou City, with about 3,600 people; the other is the Mighty Army outside Tanzhou City, with about 2,500 people. At the same time, they are at Bianguan Zhenyuan.
There are a small number of troops stationed at Beikou, Flood, Yanchi and other passes. It is worth mentioning that so far, there is still no trace of Jizhou soldiers in Yutian, the important town we must pass through. The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics believes that Jizhou soldiers have a very ambiguous attitude towards our entry.
, which requires Yu Housi to carefully consider when formulating a combat plan.
Ba Duqi has marched southward into Cangzhou. Xuanwu Army and Wei Bo Army have withdrawn from the territory of Cangzhou, but still control Dezhou. Zhao Ba was recommended by King Dongping as the Governor of Yichang Army and has not yet received approval from the Political Hall.
But it is rumored that General Zhao is already busy relocating his family.
The previous letter from Guo Tongpan of Jiedu Mansion said that Judge Liu rushed to Weizhou and heard that the Xuanwu Army requested all parties to jointly attack Hedong. Judge Liu rushed there to express his views. Jiedu Mansion hoped to reduce the burden on Lu Longjun as much as possible.
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We are intensifying our efforts to spy on the movements of surrounding towns, but due to our incompetence and incompetence, this matter is progressing very slowly. Please punish us."
While listening to Gao Mingbo's introduction, Li Chengzhong stared at the map and thought carefully. Hearing Gao Mingbo's confession, he waved his hand and said, "It's not your fault. We are developing too fast, and the situation we are facing is changing rapidly. Many layouts are lagging behind. This is not your fault."
It’s my fault. Being able to get so much information shows that you have tried your best. I am very satisfied with the results of the work of the Bureau of Statistics. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."
Gao Mingbo hesitated for a moment, but finally plucked up the courage and said: "The newly appointed military envoy to Pingzhou in Jiedu Mansion is named Liu Shanxi. His real name is Li Xiaoxi. He is the son of Li Zhengbao, the general of Li Kuangwei's department eight years ago. Father and son
The two of them have worked with Li Kuangwei, Luo Shaowei, Wang Gao and Liu Shouguang successively, and have very rich experiences..." At that moment, he reported the general situation of Liu Shanxi who had inquired about it.
After hearing this, Li Chengzhong couldn't help but feel amused: "These father and son can be regarded as influential figures who stirred up the Tibetan people in Hebei. It's a pity that they didn't show their strategies. As soon as they showed their strategies, the generals lost power, Li Kuangwei was killed, Luo Shaowei was banned, and Wang
Gao Qufan is really weird!"
Gao Mingbo quickly added in a joking manner: "Liu Shouguang is not far from here."
Li Chengzhong took advantage of this subtle compliment and said with a smile: "That's right, as long as you have the confidence. Why, do you want to start with this person?"
Gao Mingbo said: "Captain Yingming, judging from this person's experience, he has no die-hard loyalty and does everything based on profit. Since he took office as Pingzhou's military envoy, he has not done anything too extraordinary to us. Han Zhenggong once united with Pingzhou
Governor Zhang and Marquis Zhao and Yu of Yuguan all gave him a slight punishment once, but this person actually endured it patiently... I also asked the governor to forgive me. A certain person was good at making opinions and sent people to contact him secretly.
I have a wavering thought in my heart, and I may be able to win over something. This person's eye for assessing the situation is not bad. During the contact, I found that he is quite afraid of our Yingzhou. If we give him some benefits, maybe we can make good use of it. He is very interested in the situation.
The situation over there at Jiedu Mansion is very familiar..."
Li Chengzhong nodded: "What kind of benefits can he accept?"
"As long as he takes his life and gets some financial benefits, he promises to tell everything about the situation there."
Li Chengzhong smiled and said: "Xiao Gao, you move very quickly. This is not a matter of contact. Are you almost done with it?"
Gao Mingbo lowered his head and said: "I am scared because of my humble position..."
Li Chengzhong thought for a moment and said, "Tell him that he can continue to be his Pingzhou military envoy."
Gao Mingbo was surprised: "Captain, are you going too far? It doesn't need to be like this..."
Li Chengzhong was so tired that he yawned and said: "The soldiers and horses in the future will not be like this!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations and monthly votes.