Liu Xin glanced at it. He turned his head disdainfully. Something similar to English letters is written on the parchment. It is estimated that it should be Daqin's words. Otherwise Kleia would not know it. Nor will it be so excited. But these words are like piles of earthworms. Where are the square Chinese characters that look good. Especially regular script. That was Liu Xin's "great invention."
Kleia stretched out the parchment in front of Liu Xin again. I just kept repeating the sentence: "Master. Look. Master. Look...."
Seeing Kleia's solemn expression. It's not like showing off their words. Liu Xin couldn't help getting serious. It seems that there are important secrets on this parchment. Thought of this. Liu Xin suddenly had an idea. The right hand pointed towards the crowd. Loudly said: "He. He. And him. All arrested. Send to the military mansion."
The crowd of onlookers suddenly dispersed. The few people spotted by Liu Xin wanted to escape. He was thrown to the ground by Feihu's guards. These people are the boy's accomplices. Although they also have some small skills. But where is the opponent of Feihu's personal guard.
Not waiting for them to escort these four thieves to the military mansion. A group of soldiers patrolling the street had heard the news and rushed over. The guards stepped forward to identify themselves. The soldiers dared not neglect. Lead the way before. Take them to the Military Mansion.
The Military Mansion is in the center of Wuji City. A large courtyard occupying dozens of acres. The reason for taking up such a large area. This is because this is not only the office of Wujicheng to join the army. It's still a place of garrison. Three thousand soldiers are stationed in it all the year round. Therefore, the Military Mansion is actually a small barracks.
The current Wuzhicheng army member named Zeng Lie. He is from Liangzhou. Living in Jingzhou in his early years. Later joined the Han army. Because I have studied for several years. Was appointed as a scholar in the army. The scholars of the Han army also participated in training and fighting like ordinary soldiers. Zeng Lie successively participated in the Battle of Xiangyang and the Battle of Ding Jiangnan. Accumulate military merit to achieve the position of benefit. Liu Xin set up the Military Mansion in Wuji City. A person who is capable, cultural, and military is needed to preside over the affairs of the military government. Zeng Lie was sent over.
last night. Zeng Lie received the news that Liu Xin had arrived in Wuji City. I wanted to go to see you. But because Liu Xin gave the order. Let him settle for his job. This had no choice but to give up. right now. Suddenly I heard that Liu Xin had come in person. And caught a few thieves. Zeng Lie was suddenly taken aback. Hurriedly greeted forward. He is the highest official of Wujicheng. Public security in the jurisdiction is also an important aspect of his performance. It doesn't matter if the thief is out. What matters is that Liu Xin was arrested. How not surprised Zeng Lie.
What surprised Zeng Lie was. Although Liu Xin looked solemn. But he did not scold him. Just let him quickly find someone who can understand Daqin's characters.
Merchants in Wuji city come from all corners of the world. There are people who speak various languages. The Military Mansion often has to deal with them. It is inevitable that there are talents in this area. But Daqin was too far away. There are a few who understand Daqin dialect. But no one can find out who can know Daqin characters.
In fact, this is nothing strange. Before paper was invented. The ancient books of the Han people are recorded on bamboo slips. There is no bamboo in Daqin. They can only write in sheepskin. Whether bamboo slips or sheepskin. They are not affordable for ordinary people. Reading and writing was indeed a more luxurious thing at the time.
Liu Xin suddenly had an idea. Take the parchment and hand it to Kleia. Make gestures on one side. He said: "You read it to them."
The method really worked. quickly. The content on the parchment was translated by Kleia and a few people from the Military Mansion. This records some recent events in the territory of Dahan. Including news of the truce between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, Liu Xin proclaiming the emperor, Xianbei and Wuhuan entering the Central Plains to fight and so on. What made Kleia anxious was. The parchment even recorded the news of Liu Xin going west.
Know the content recorded on the parchment. Instead, Liu Xin let go. He left Chang'an Yujia this time to conquer himself. Although there is no fanfare. But there is no special confidentiality. There are many people outside who know about it. It's not a big deal. What Liu Xin cares about is whether the parchment is about paper, porcelain, tea, sericulture, etc.
I heard that these things were not recorded on the parchment. Liu Xin breathed a sigh of relief. But Liu Xin did not take it lightly. He waved the parchment in his hand. Said: "Zeng Lie. You immediately send someone to interrogate the thieves. Find out where this parchment comes from. As long as anyone has anything to do with this parchment. Get them all."
Zeng Lie handed over and said: "The minister abides by the edict."
This happened. Liu Xin has no interest in playing in Wuji again. He took Kleia and a few guards back to the military camp outside Uji. At this time. A guard came to report again. There was another battle report from the front.
Cao Jun carried out a storm of day and night on Hulao Pass. More than two thousand guards were injured or killed. Ma Yun has ordered all the 30,000 engineers assigned to the Fourth Army to reinforce Hulao Pass. In addition, Xu Huang was notified. When conditions permit. Draw some troops to fight south. Put pressure on Cao Cao's rear.
This is actually a countermeasure devised by the cabinet left behind in Chang'an. Although Liu Xin had authorized Jushou, Tian Feng and others when he left Chang'an. But they still refused to give orders directly. I would rather pass on through Ma Yun.
The battle at Hulao Pass was what worried Liu Xin the most. Now it's no better than when the princes of Kanto attacked Dong Zhuo. Although there were many soldiers and horses in the Kanto princes. But they have different hearts. Hesitated. The 300,000 troops currently under Hulao Pass are all elites of Cao Cao's direct line. The combat effectiveness is many times stronger than that of the princes' coalition forces. If Liu Xin is in Chang'an. He can come up with a strategy. That is to let Huang Zhong's Fifth Army march northward. Can play the effect of encircling Wei and saving Zhao.
But Liu Xinyuan is in Wuzhicheng. The news he got now happened at least three days ago. Wait for him to make deployments based on the information received. Send back the words of Chang'an. Many new changes have taken place in the battlefield situation a long time ago. and so. No matter how many ideas Liu Xin has. He can only hide in his stomach. But he didn't dare to command indiscriminately.
Zeng Lie's efficiency in doing things is still good. At noon, the owner of the parchment was sent to the military camp outside the city. These are two Daqin merchants with bruises. They caught it in the brothel. When they were caught, they did not know that their belongings had been stolen. Otherwise, they won't even look for it. Also escaped early.
These two people are spies sent by the Great Qin Empire. There are more than twenty of them. The task is to collect all kinds of information about Dahan. but. These two men have a lower status among the spies. It is only equivalent to the role of a messenger. After being arrested. Unable to withstand the severe torture of Zeng Lie. It took a long time to explain everything.
Because Yumen Pass has been closed for many years. These Da Qin spies have been lurking in the Western Regions and surrounding countries in the past. Some messages can only be collected indirectly. Until recently, Yumen Pass and Yang Pass were reopened. Caravans come and go frequently. These Da Qin spies gradually infiltrated the Dahan territory. Because Liu Xin had already taken precautions. Their activities in Dahan are strictly restricted. The farthest can only reach Maoling. And they cannot penetrate the level of the Dahan government. You can only collect information through hearsay. What makes Liu Xin dumbfounded is that. Their most important source of information is the Dahan Express.
Regarding the situation of the Great Qin Empire. Liu Xin knows very little. Even Ma Yun, who has studied world history, knows nothing about it. All they know is that this is a slavery country. Like to expand through war. Although they also have an emperor. But it is the House of Elders that holds the real power.
Although the Mirage Secret Spy in the Western Regions also used Daqin merchants to inquire about the situation there. But only some superficial news can be obtained. The status of these two big Qin spies is too low. They also only know some superficial things. They don't understand the real inside information. but. They act as messengers. It's not all useless. These two Da Qin spies almost mastered all the hiding places and scope of activities of the other twenty-odd spies. Under torture. Immediately explained it without reservation.
This situation is very important. Liu Xin immediately ordered Zeng Lie to arrange Meteor Express. Reported to Ma Yun, Jushou and Jia Xu respectively.
Ma Yun has been setting up a police force. Break away from the military system. past. Liu Xin didn't quite support her idea. One reason the police is his natural enemy. And the more important reason is. He always believes that to catch thieves, to maintain law and order, it is enough to catch fast, and that the government is enough. The army can also be mobilized to assist when necessary. It is precisely because of Liu Xin's low enthusiasm. Ma Yun's plan has not been realized yet. But this time the Da Qin spy incident. Let Liu Xin change her mind. He turned to support Ma Yun to form a police force. Except for the duties of arresting thieves and maintaining law and order. It also includes counterintelligence work.
The current counterintelligence work is actually done by the Phantom Spy. Thus. The power of the Phantom Spy is considerable. Both gather intelligence. Capture spies again. Organizations and personnel are becoming larger and larger. Now Jushou is in charge of the Phantom Secret Spy. There is no doubt about loyalty. But a few years later. If Jushou retired. Who can guarantee that his successor will not have problems? At this moment. The newly formed police force can play the role of counterbalance with the Mirage Secret Spy.
Know yourself and the enemy. A hundred battles never end. Now Daqin's spies have moved to their own homes. And he didn't know much about Da Qin's situation. This is not a good sign. and so. Liu Xin wanted to inform Jushou to strengthen the collection of intelligence on the Great Qin Empire.
And the top priority. It is based on the confession of these two spies. Get rid of all the spies lurking in Dahan and the Western Regions. The nature lurking in the Western Regions is in charge of Jia Xu. Others were before the formation of the police force. It can only be done by Phantom.
Merchants gathered in Wujicheng. The sources of information are the richest. Naturally, the stronghold of Da Qin spies is indispensable here. And this stronghold is their hub. Watching several teams of meteors leave quickly. Liu Xin waved a big hand. Said: "Zeng Lie. You lead the way. Let's copy their nest."
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Recently, work has become busy again, and I can only code a few words in a hurry. No matter how busy this time, Luanshi still insists on two changes every day, just because there is no manuscript saved, time may not be guaranteed, and it will cause inconvenience to everyone. Please forgive me! thanks for your support!