It was originally thought that Liu Yong's retention in Tokyo City would cause some unnecessary turmoil in the court, but the result turned out to be suspiciously calm.
Ye An was a little confused as to why no censor impeached him, and no courtiers expressed dissatisfaction with this. Cao Yi had reminded him at first, but now it seems that it was not himself who suffered the loss, nor others, but Liu Yong who suffered the loss.
Later, after some inquiring, I learned from the officials of the Imperial City Division that in the view of Qingliu, a civil servant, entering the Imperial City Division was equivalent to having his future blocked. The officials here were either confidants of the Tian family, or they were under the influence of others in the court. Excluded.
Liu Yong, as a top three Jinshi in the first year of Jingyou's reign, was not awarded an official position but served as a promoter in the Imperial City Department. It was really a salary that was promoted and demoted in secret. It was just a matter of not complaining. Who would be jealous?
What made Ye An even more speechless was that many officials even felt that Liu Yongtong had something to do with himself, otherwise why would they transfer him to the Imperial City Division and ruin his future?
Now Ye An is really "a mute eating Coptis chinensis and unable to tell the story of his sufferings". He clearly values Liu Yong's talent and the Imperial City Division can play his role, but in the end he says that he is suppressing talents. Where does this leave him? Reasoning?!
But what makes Ye An happy is Liu Yong's attitude. Since he was on duty in the Motor Speed Division, he has become more and more interested in things here. He handles official duties very quickly, learns faster, and is good at poetry. A person with such superb skills has a strong ability to draw inferences from one example to other cases. Ye An soon discovered that Liu Yong was already able to master the "business" proficiently.
He is a manager, and he arranges various affairs in an orderly manner, which is comparable to that of ordinary officials. This speed amazed Ye An.
Time flies. In the past few months, the Machine Speed Division has developed rapidly, and Liu Yong has also seen the power of this special intelligence agency. Whether it is Dangxiang or the Liao Dynasty, all kinds of news are pouring in. In fact, the current machine speed department has developed rapidly. Susi's intelligence construction is still in its initial stage and has not developed an intelligence network in various countries, but it is enough to keep Liu Yong and his subordinates busy for a while.
Everyone in the Song Dynasty felt that everything was renewed because of the new year title of Jingyou. However, the wish was beautiful, but the reality was cruel. The scholars in Tokyo were still immersed in the excitement of being named on the gold list, while the common people were still waiting for the arrival of spring. While sighing, an accident happened.
Blessings come unparalleled, and misfortunes never come alone. Zhang Pin, the Zhengdan envoy of the Song Dynasty who congratulated the Liao Dynasty, died in the Liao Dynasty!
For a time, the relationship between Song and Liao became tense. At the same time, Yeluhan, who had stayed in Tokyo for a long time, immediately found the Imperial City Department. As an envoy of the Liao Dynasty, he was supposed to return with the mission, but he was unable to negotiate business. Things stayed.
As soon as the news of Zhang Pin's death reached Tokyo City, he immediately came to look for Ye An, hoping to use him to convey the message of restraint to the officials of the Song Dynasty.
Envoy He Zhengdan was not an ordinary envoy, and Zhang Pin also completed his mission and died in the Liao Dynasty on the way back to Tokyo. Ye An knew after a moment's thought that this was definitely not the work of the Liao people.
Yeluhan also rushed to the Imperial City Si Yamen in a hurry. Logically speaking, he should go to Honglu Temple first. He came in such a hurry to explain the matter clearly and avoid friction between the two countries.
But looking at the anxious Ye Luhan, Ye An deliberately pondered: "This matter can be big or small. We still don't know why Zhang Pin died. If he died of illness on the road, it would also reflect his loyalty to the country. If he was assassinated, On the way back to the court, this matter will arouse the public outrage of the Song Dynasty!"
Yeluhan was shocked and said: "We, the Liao Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, are brothers' countries! How could we do such a shameful thing? Furthermore, considering that a large-scale trade between the two countries is about to begin, it is impossible to commit such stupidity at this critical moment.
What a mistake!”
Ye An slowly looked to the northwest and said calmly: "First, your envoy from the Liao Dynasty was attacked in our Song Dynasty, and then our envoy from the Great Song Dynasty was suddenly attacked in the territory of the Liao Dynasty. If it was not done by both parties, then someone was trying to sow discord!"
Yeluhan looked at Ye An in surprise and saw him looking to the northwest and whispering: "Could it be someone from Dangxiang who did it?"
"I don't know about this. It's just that Dang Xiang and I, the Song Dynasty, are at odds with each other. The days to come may not be peaceful, and I don't know if the Liao Dynasty will handle this matter and calm down the turmoil."
Yeluhan heard the profound meaning from Ye An's words, and immediately said confidently: "Don't worry, Marquis Ye, I will not let you down in the Liao Dynasty. I have issued an imperial edict from Zhongjing Road, and sent my servants to the hotel to pay tribute, and ordered my deputy Wu Kehe
To protect his funeral, he was carried to Zhongjing in a brocade chariot and camels, and the coffin was decorated with silver and decorated with feathers and drums. The officials and soldiers carried armored soldiers and guards and sent them to Baigou."
Ye An was surprised when he heard such a high-standard and thick burial to protect the spirits, but he immediately understood what Yelu Han meant, nodded slightly and said: "This is very good, it can not only comfort Zhang Pin's relatives, but also take care of my great Song Dynasty."
For the sake of face, the courtiers will not have any more disagreements, but I believe that Su Zhisi of the Liao Dynasty will also find out what needs to be investigated."
Ye Luhan's eyes narrowed slightly. The Suzhi Division is where the Suzhi Palace of the Liao Dynasty is located. It is also an organization similar to the Imperial City Division of the Song Dynasty. It has a built-in assassination bureau to spy on the surrounding military and public sentiments. Ye An can't say it accurately.
It is difficult to know that the intermediaries of the Song Dynasty had already penetrated into the Liao Dynasty.
Seeing Ye An's half-smiling eyes, Ye Luhan also nodded decisively and said: "Don't worry, Marquis Ye, the truth will naturally come to light and I will give an explanation to your country!"
The conversation between the two was already tacit. Both sides were sending spies to spy on the news. It was not considered a secret matter, but it all depended on who was more clever.
Unexpectedly, Ye An did not intend to end the conversation, but said with a smile: "I recently heard an interesting story in Tokyo City, which was about a useless beautiful woman. I wonder if Messenger Yelu is interested.
listen?"
Yeluhan raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It's a pity that a beautiful woman has no feet. I would like to hear the details!"
Ye An laughed and said: "His father carried him on a bicycle and traveled from Yenan to Tokyo. He was a beggar in the market and gathered thousands of people every day. As for the deep lanes and alleys, the luxurious houses and the rich doors, he visited everywhere... Do you think it's strange?"
Yeluhan shook his head: "What's so strange about this? It's just that such a weird thing attracts attention. Naturally, going to your place is just to satisfy the curiosity of a powerful family. It's not smart."
Ye An clapped his hands and agreed: "That's good! But the people in our Imperial City Department found that this father and daughter are extremely complicated. They have been involved in many cases in our Imperial City Department. They are afraid that they are the leaders of traitors, so they should take precautions early."
, and some even planned to kill them in the city, but I stopped them."
"Oh? Why is Marquis Ye so soft-hearted? This kind of person would rather kill by mistake than release by mistake!" Yeluhan said with an extremely relaxed expression, full of indifference.
However, Ye An found something suspicious and said with a smile: "Of course... to show sincerity! Besides, what kind of spy is a spy who has been discovered? Our Imperial City Division has capable officers and people surrounding it.
, and I’m not afraid of any loss.”
Yeluhan crossed his hands and sighed: "Yehou is indeed young and talented, and he has compassion. I admire him, I admire him!" He knew that Ye An was deliberately demonstrating in front of him, and he was emphasizing his sincerity.
Ye An bowed in return and hurriedly picked up the tea cup and said: "As the saying goes, when soldiers come, they will be blocked, and when water comes, the soil will cover them. You come and I go to explore the matter, but don't kill them all! Mr. Yelu, go slowly and don't send him away."
This is serving tea to see off guests! Yeluhan can only accept it even if he is unwilling to do so. Now that the intermediary of the Liao Dynasty has been discovered and even sold a favor, no matter how angry he is, he can only hold his nose and admit it.
He stood up with a smile and responded: "Yehou, stay!"
Inadvertently, the two sides had been fighting for several rounds. Yeluhan knew that he was selling his favor and leaving a backup plan. If one day the leader of the Song Dynasty was arrested in the Liao Dynasty, his life should be spared.
But right now, the Imperial City Secretary is superior in skills, and the secretiveness of the assassination bureau in Tokyo City has been exposed. It’s possible that other people in the room have also been dug out!
Yeluhan turned back and glanced at the dark plaque of the Imperial City Division. For a moment, he didn't know the depth of the Imperial City Division, let alone how Ye An made the Imperial City Division so elite.