Chapter 100: Bitterness has no ears and eyes
"Intelligence Network?" Shang Han Zhang Nan was obviously stunned when he heard this.
"Uh...... It is to spread the eyes and ears widely, to collect information and intelligence, for my analysis, and there must be many people doing such things, it is like a net being cast. We are in the army, and the news is too closed, and many things are realized later, which is very disadvantageous. Moreover, this intelligence network should be ...... quickly"
"If there is a war, the military department will send us a copy of the military newspaper; Even on weekdays, the Ministry of War will report on recent important military events, isn't that enough? Zhang Nan obviously didn't think it was necessary.
"It's too late! Too little! The news copied by the Ministry of War was all half a month or even a month ago, and if you read it, you will know it, and it is useless at all. Besides, those are things that everyone will know......"
"Uncle...... What are you going to ......? Shang Han obviously didn't understand Yang Qing's purpose.
Being asked by Shang Han like this, Yang Qing couldn't help but hesitate. yes, how do you explain that to them? Although the two are their confidants, can they accept An Lushan's prediction that he will rebel? I don't have any proof! If you don't explain it to them, can you do it by yourself? Take your time around them? I don't know when the Anshi Rebellion will break out, I only know that it was 755 AD, but now it is the ninth year of Tianbao, who will tell me how to convert? What if it was 754? Is this slow?
Yang Qing pondered for a long time, looked at the faces of Shang and Zhang, and decided after thinking about it - a showdown!
"Ganting, Rock Creek. Do you remember the last time we discussed the situation in the border town of Datang with General Guo? ”
The two glanced at each other, understanding that my uncle had something important to explain, and nodded cautiously: "Remember." ”
"Maybe it's because I'm worried, I always feel that now the power of some of my Tang Dynasty envoys is too great, so big that even the court and the saint can no longer control it, let alone restrain it!"
Shang Han's expression was unprecedentedly solemn: "This Shang Han understands. If my uncle has something to say, please say it directly, don't scruple, my second brother and I have already entrusted these two lives to you! ”
"Good! In that case, I'm not going to beat around the bush. Yes, I suspect that some people will support themselves and then rebel! So I'm going to plan ahead! Yang Qing said, and a pair of eyes stared at the two of them for a moment.
Shang Han glanced at Zhang Nan, nodded to each other, and then asked, "What does that uncle want to do?" ”
"Huh?" Yang Qing felt a little unable to exert his strength, this reaction, right?
This is Yang Qing thinking a lot, when Shang Han and Zhang Nan were given to him by Qin Pei, they both understood their status as domestic slaves, in fact, there is no difference, but they have changed their masters, and their identity and responsibilities have not changed. The house slaves in the Tang Dynasty did not need to have their own thoughts, everything was only obeyed by the master of the family, to put it mildly, even if Yang Qing wanted to rebel, Shang Han and Zhang Nan could only do it together even if they were unwilling, and there was no reason to talk about it. Of course, there are many domestic slaves who are disobedient, play their own little calculations, and are even ready to stab in the back at any time, and sell their masters for glory, but they obviously have nothing to do with Shang and Zhang.
Looking at Yang Qing**'s expression, Shang Han cautiously spoke: "Uncle, I have an idea, I don't know ......"
"Speak! Speak! Say it quickly. When Yang Qing heard this, he didn't have time to think about why the two of them didn't ask who was going to rebel, and urged repeatedly.
Shang Han smiled rarely, and said in his heart, who said that my uncle was stupid, I shouldn't have said it yet.
"Uncle, I think the intelligence network you are talking about must be widely spread and spread all over the country. If it is a new recruitment, not to mention the huge cost, it is difficult to see results in a short period of time; And if they just inquire about information, but there is no suitable identity to cover up, presumably these people will not be able to move an inch, and it will not be easy to be effective. So I think it's important to do this with locals, who already have the right identity, so that we can see results in the short term. ”
Yang Qing nodded slowly and said appreciatively: "Not bad." Gan Ting, you can think of this, which shows that you are thoughtful. Then he frowned and said in distress, "However, the truth is that this is the truth, where do we go to find these people for a while?" Or ......"
Shang Han intercepted and said: "Uncle, Grandpa Guo's side has such manpower and conditions. ”
"Huh?" Yang Qing was surprised, Hu Guogong? Your own father-in-law?
"Yes. Grandpa Guo has been in business for several generations, and now the footprints of the shop caravan are almost all over the Tang Dynasty......"
Yang Qing's heart suddenly brightened! God help me! Isn't fixed shops and mobile caravans the best source of information?
"Even foreign states such as Turkic, Tibetan, Nanzhao, Cochin, Silla, and Japan also had dealings. These shops and caravans ......"
"Wait, what did you just say? Japan? Yang Qing was obviously stunned.
"Yes, Japan, it's Dongying and Fuso. Grandpa Guo's shops in Dengzhou, Haizhou, Suzhou, Hangzhou and other places in Henan Province and Jiangnan Province also have business dealings with them. Uncle, what is this ...... you ask? ”
"Oh, it's okay, just ask. You go on to say. Yang Qing settled down, it turned out that Japan had set its name at this time. Presumably, this disgusting neighbor is still quite honest now, maybe he is busy with the matter of "sending Tang envoys", and he can't wait to copy everything in Datang when he moves it back.
"Uncle, you see that if you start from these places and select a few people from each place to participate in this matter, it will not be possible to ...... instantly."
"That's it! There's a lot to be done! There are just two things to solve first. Yang Qing paced slowly, Shang Han could say this, it was obvious that he had fully adapted to and accepted his identity as his own house slave, and the balance in his heart had tilted towards his side. Otherwise, he would never have told himself about Hu Guogong's business, you must know that at that time, the princes and ministers were not only ashamed to do business, but if the scale was known by the royal family, they would cause great trouble. Shang Han can now show his sincerity, and there is no need to hide anything about himself.
"1. If this matter is to be carried out, it is categorically impossible to conceal from the national government, and there is no need to conceal it, and if you can't get the approval of the old man, you can't do it at all. Therefore, it is necessary to communicate with the grandfather of the country first and seek his permission or acquiescence; Second, it is inconvenient for me to show up in this matter, and so are you, and I must find a reliable and shrewd person to preside over this matter. What do you guys think? ”
Zhang Nan has been listening, in fact, he is by no means a simple-minded person with developed limbs, but he lacks some experience, and he has always been regarded as a businessman as a big brother, but he is the first to look forward, and when he encounters this kind of scene, he is waiting for the businessman to come forward. Hearing Yang Qing ask like this, he habitually looked at Shang Han.
Shang Han smiled: "These two things shouldn't be difficult. What my uncle wants to do is not to hurt the heavens and reason, but to take advantage of the situation to make it convenient, as long as my uncle doesn't talk about the big thing that he was worried about before, there should be no big problem on Grandpa Guo's side. As for the person who will preside over this matter, Zhang Nan must have a good introduction. ”
"Oh?" Yang Qing looked at Zhang Nan with interest, although he didn't mean to underestimate it, but it had always been Shang Han who was talking, and he really didn't know how Zhang Nan was in these aspects.
"Sima Chuan! I also entered the Guogong Mansion with us since I was a child, and I have the best relationship. Skill and strategy are the best choice, and now he is in charge of the business management of the Guogong Mansion, and he is running outside all the year round. This person should be the most suitable person. Zhang Nan didn't twist at all and grinned.
"Good! Then let's decide for now. Since it is respected by all of you, I can rest assured. Wait for me to repair a book, and ask Juan'er to go back tomorrow, so that she can talk to Grandpa Guo first, and then I will come to Beijing in person to ask for advice. Not...... Will that Sima Chuan be in Chang'an at that time? ”
"It must be around the New Year's Festival, uncle rest assured."
Yang Qing rubbed his hands happily, he didn't expect it to be so smooth, he was really sleepy and someone sent a pillow.
Shang Han and Zhang Nan couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw their uncle so happy.
Yang Qing's heart moved when he saw this situation, and he remembered something.
"By the way, don't you even ask me if I'm suspicious of who wants to rebel?"
When the two of them heard this, they immediately smiled. After hesitating for a moment, Shang Han still spoke: "This kind of thing is not something that the two of us can inquire about, and my uncle naturally has some concerns if he doesn't say it......"
Yang Qing leisurely interrupted Shang Han's concerns: "Even if you have concerns, it won't hide it from you." As it happens, I'd like to talk to you both about it. Come, come and speak......"
Shang Zhang understood that the matter was serious, and carefully confirmed the surrounding environment, and then sat down in front of Yang Qing.
"Ganting, Rock Creek. You may think that it is a little inexplicable that I am going to form this intelligence network today, but I am really worried. Today is the right time to listen to your opinions, and you don't have to worry about talking. ”
"Yes! Uncle, what are you worried about? ”
"Fan Yang!" Yang Qing's eyes were deep, but his tone was extremely affirmative......