Not long after, Lu Wei came to Chen Qing's official room and reported to Chen Qing about Lu Jiao.
Chen Qing smiled and said: "Are you sure he is working as an intelligence spy for the imperial court again?"
Lu Wei sighed and said: "There is no doubt that he himself admitted that he works for the government and businessmen, and he is also concerned about the mobilization of the army. What is he other than an intelligence spy?"
"Does the court know that he once worked for Wan Yanchang and was arrested? Have you asked him?"
Lu Wei nodded, "I asked specifically. He said that his superiors didn't know. I think so. Lu Jiao was arrested in a secretive manner and was imprisoned in the inner guard prison. Only the inner guards knew about it. If he didn't tell, the court would never know."
I know, I believe he won’t say it.”
"It should be kept secret, otherwise the court would not use him."
Chen Qing smiled and said: "The imperial court believed that he was from the Lu family and could obtain valuable information, but this was a bad move by the imperial court. They never imagined that we would find out their intelligence points through Lu Jiao.
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"That's it. According to His Highness's instructions, I told the army that they are about to go north to Lingxia Road. I believe he will report immediately. The internal guards are already keeping an eye on them."
As soon as Lu Wei finished speaking, Chao Qing reported at the door, "Your Highness, the king wants to see you urgently!"
Chen Qing smiled and nodded, "Invite him in!"
Not long after, Wang Hao hurriedly walked in. Because of his great contribution to the internal guards' timely detection of Tie Huolei, he was promoted one level to deputy commander. Zhong Huan was also promoted one level, from deputy commander to commander.
Wang Haochun reported: "Your Highness, Lu Qiao just went to Duobao Tower and entered the backyard."
Duobao Building is the piece of land that Lu Xiu sold for 120,000 yuan on Dongda Street. The land price that has reached the highest price in Jingzhao so far was bought by the Liu family. However, both the Liu family and the Gao family have withdrawn and are currently being bought by Shi Guangping and others.
Four families joined forces to buy it.
Shi Guangping originally wanted to build Fengle Building, but due to the height restriction order issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Fengle Building could not be built. Finally, it was built into a large restaurant covering an area of three acres with only three floors, named Duobao Building.
Of course, the business is not bad, but the cost is too high. In addition to the land price, there are also building prices and other costs. The cost is about 150,000, and it will take at least twenty years to recover the investment.
This answer was within Chen Qing's expectation. Since Duobao Tower was opened by Shi Guangping, it would definitely be used by the imperial court. However, there was no evidence. Now that Lu Jiao appears, the evidence is conclusive.
Wang Hao and Lu Wei looked at King Yong, waiting for his next order.
Chen Qing thought for a long time and said: "First use Lu Jiao to convey information and give full play to his role as a descendant of the Lu family. This is of course the purpose of the imperial court using him as a spy, which shows that the imperial court believes that he can obtain important information."
Speaking of this, Chen Qing smiled at Lu Wei again and said: "Except for the fact that Tie Huolei's information was rejected, everything else is easy to talk about. It's all thanks to you."
Lu Wei said helplessly: "But this time I don't need any money for my humble position."
"This time we will play the family card and not talk about money."
Chen Qing said to Wang Hao again: "It is best for the inner guards to arrange for people to enter Duobao Tower, which will be more conducive to understanding him."
Wang Hao nodded, "Duobaolou is recruiting warriors these days, and the humble position can be arranged just right."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "I was worrying about how to deliver the information they wanted to the court, and Lu Qiao appeared in time. It seems to be God's will!"
The next day, the Western Army in Jingzhao began large-scale mobilization. One hundred thousand troops headed northeast, followed by tens of thousands of camels loaded with supplies and food. The news was soon discovered by imperial spies monitoring the Western Army camp, and they rushed
Report back to Jingzhao City.
Duobao Tower was indeed an intelligence point set up by the imperial court in Jingzhao, but Duobao Tower itself was not. Instead, the intelligence point borrowed the site of Duobao Tower.
There is a small courtyard in the backyard of Duobao Building. There is a two-story building in the courtyard. The courtyard door is usually closed and the curtains are drawn upstairs, making it look quite mysterious.
Needless to say, this is the imperial court's intelligence point in Jingzhao. The imperial court has three intelligence points in Jingzhao. One is Duobao Building, and the other two are shops and inns. However, Duobao Building is the headquarters, with a total of more than 20 intelligence points.
An intelligence agent.
The steward's name is Sima Hui, an official of the Privy Council. The intelligence agency is also under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council. Although Xu Xiantu will cooperate with Chen Qing at critical moments, it does not mean that he will side with Jingzhao in everything. He will not protect the secrets of the intelligence point.
Leaked to Hu Yun.
Of course, Chen Qing didn't care about this either. Xu Xiantu's role was at critical moments, so he usually tried not to trouble him.
Lu Jiao is one of the spies, but his character is not good. He refuses to repay the money he borrows and hangs around the brothel all day long. This really makes the other spies look down on him. The supervisor Sima Hui also dislikes him very much. If not for his surname Lu, he is a member of the princess's family.
, Sima Hui had already driven him away.
However, Lu Qiao made a meritorious service this time. He learned in advance that the Western Army was heading north to Lingxia Road. He also learned that Fengzhou was captured by nomadic cavalry and that the situation on Lingxia Road was not good.
This information was very important and timely, which meant that Chen Qing's energy was distracted and he could not pay much attention to Zhang Jun's rebellion.
At this time, the spies sent to Baqiao rushed back and reported to Sima Hui: "There are indeed 100,000 troops leaving the military camp and heading northeast, followed by 40,000 camels loaded with food and supplies."
Sima Hui nodded. He should be going north to Lingxia Road. Only camels are used to transport goods northward. If he is going to the Central Plains, he must use water transport.
"Go find Lu Jiao!"
Fortunately, Lu Qiao happened to be eating in a restaurant and did not go to a brothel to fool around.
Hearing that his supervisor was looking for him, he hurried over.
"See Sima Guanshi!"
Sima Hui smiled and patted his skinny shoulder, "You performed well this time, and I will reward you with ten coins!"
Lu Qiao was flattered and quickly bowed and said: "It should be! It should be!"
Sima Hui remembered something and asked with a smile: "What were you doing in Jingzhao before?"
"It was my elder brother Lu Wei who arranged for me to be the boss in the military warehouse."
Sima Hui was startled, "Is Lu Wei your eldest brother?"
Lu Qiao smiled bitterly and said: "According to seniority, he should be my nephew, but he is several years older than me, and we grew up together, and we are brothers and sisters. I always call him big brother."
Sima Hui nodded, "I see, then why doesn't Bo, a good warehouse owner, become a good warehouse owner?"
Of course Lu Qiao would not tell the truth. He had already said it. He sighed and said: "The main problem is my father. My uncle Lu Qingshan was the counselor and my father was the magistrate of the state. This made my father very dissatisfied. Later, my father was
When the Supervisory Office impeached me, Chen Qing was planning to demote my father to county magistrate. My father resigned in anger and returned to Lin'an, so I had no choice but to follow him back."
Sima Hui shook his head and said: "It's not easy for your father. Such a strong relationship has not been used well. You need to have more contact with Lu Wei, understand? You need to invite him to drink and ask him for information. Although some information is not confidential,
But it’s very important to us, understand?”
"I understand the humble position!"
Sima Hui immediately rewarded Lu Jiao with ten pieces of money and asked him to continue to explore important information.
Sima Hui wrote the information about the major military situation on Lingxia Road into a pigeon letter, and sent his men to rush outside the city to send the carrier pigeon to Lin'an. Of course, the carrier pigeon first went to Bianliang Palace, and then transferred from Bianliang Palace to Jiangning Mansion, and then from Jiangning
If you want to go to Lin'an from the government, you have to go through two transfers before being sent to Lin'an, which is not easy.
But Sima Hui didn't know that this 100,000-strong army turned south again and marched through Shangluo Road to Dengzhou. In Dengzhou, he closely observed the battle situation on Jiangnan West Road and patiently waited for the opportunity.