Da Tang: Father, can I resign?

Chapter 94 The Prototype of Liaodong Intelligence Bureau

Li Ming also felt that there was something wrong with the Jiucheng Palace incident.

He also discovered that Ashina Jieshelu actually knew the properties of realgar wine, which was not scientific at all.

Apart from this doubt, the association rate and the motives of his men in committing the crimes are very confusing.

According to the surviving rebels, they took the risk because they felt they were not valued, were not used to life in the Central Plains, and were eager to return to the grasslands.

This is not logical.

Since Mobei has not been covered, if you want to go back to the grassland, you can just go directly to Xueyantuo.

Why would you want to kill the emperor?

Is the emperor some kind of boss, and if you kill him you will automatically be promoted and teleported to the prairie?
Li Ming suspected that Ashina's association was also instigated by someone.

Even if a gatekeeper General killed the emperor, would it bring any direct benefit to him?
It is obvious that an exchange of interests was reached with others.

And the "other person" hiding behind the scenes is most likely the initiator who provided the realgar poison recipe to the association.

Therefore, he started with pharmacists and alchemists, using possible sources of information to find a breakthrough.

Although the power he can mobilize is far less than that of his father, he also has his own information channels.

"It's not a big deal. You should investigate among the people and keep it confidential." Li Ming explained to Di Renjie and Pei Xingjian.

As soon as he heard the word "realgar", Di Renjie immediately connected this matter with the Li Xiaogong case, and couldn't help but feel a little unsure:

"Brother Ming, is this case really... for us to investigate?"

He felt that he was under pressure that was inappropriate for his age.

Li Ming smiled and made a bowl of chicken soup for his men:
"Don't worry, compared to those good-for-nothings in the Three Law Departments, you have your own advantages.

"You are children. No one will be wary of you, so it is easier to get information from you."

Li Ming's information channel is the reporters of Chang'an Express.

In other words, a spy with the tag of "reporter".

Anyway, they are all about gathering information, and Li Ming thinks that reporter and spy are two similar professions.

They all need to make friends, develop informants, and compile complex intelligence into a manuscript.

The only difference is that one is published in the newspaper and the other is published in the internal reference.

Therefore, ever since he improved the printing technique and asked Lai Junchen to gather a group of clever "newspaper boys", Li Ming has been thinking about this crooked idea -

He wants to organize a spy team of his own.

With the purpose of distributing leaflets to build momentum for Hou Junji, he naturally started a newspaper.

And running a newspaper provided him with a cover for recruiting, training and organizing spies.

Anyway, they are all trying to gather information. Who knows if these little brats are making news or making a big news?

"Mr. Ming, when do you plan to ask for this information?" Lou Shide's little eyes twinkled.

This monkey-like kid is quite sensible and asked about the submission date in advance.

Li Ming smiled and waved his hand:
"Don't worry, this is for you to practice. Don't judge a person by the result.

"You should value the people who provide you with information, and if necessary, make more friends and talk more."

As he spoke, he dragged a box out from the corner.

When the lid was opened, it was filled with strings of copper coins.

The children's eyes were wide open, and there was a hint of confusion in their gazes towards Li Ming.

What kind of news requires money to publish?
“Money is a good thing. The good thing is that it can make people talk to you calmly.”

Li Ming said in a greasy, middle-aged tone:

“Be generous and make friends with people from all walks of life.

"Even if you can't get any results from asking, don't distance yourself from them."

The children were even more confused.

Is being a socialite part of being a journalist?

"By the way, the most important thing is."

Li Ming's voice deepened:

"Any information you find can only be given to me and Di Renjie. Do not publicize it to others or ask each other about it.

"You are only in one-way communication with me and Di Renjie, remember?"

The kids swallowed nervously and nodded.

"Okay, let's go."

Li Ming smiled and watched the confused children go out with the money.

His face gradually darkened.

If nothing unexpected happens, those children who are loyal to him will become the founding members of the future "Liaodong Intelligence Bureau".

After having your own territory, the next step is to establish your own intelligence organization.

He is currently weak and in great need of intelligence support.

Apart from anything else, he smelled a very dangerous aura in the Jiucheng Palace case.

This is a terrible incident against the entire royal family.

Both publicly and privately, he has an obligation to get to the bottom of the case.

Otherwise, you won’t be able to sleep well at night.

Who knows if he would be chopped to death by another gatekeeper general while he was sleeping?

He wanted to use this case as an opportunity to train his own team of spies.

"The mastermind behind this not only wants to kill the emperor, but also the crown prince and other legitimate princes. "What kind of person can benefit from this massacre against the royal family..."

According to the law that whoever benefits the most is the murderer, the enemy may be other countries, such as the Xueyantuo, Goguryeo, Western Turkic regimes that have had grievances with the Tang Dynasty.

This is obvious. If the Khan dies and the Tang Dynasty is in turmoil, they will be able to benefit.

Of course, the possibility that the murderer was from the royal family, the harem, or external relatives cannot be ruled out.

The royal family's direct descendants have been wiped out, and the illegitimate descendants will have a chance to come to the fore.

In this case, the illegitimate princes such as Li Ke, Li You and their concubines all had motives to commit crimes.

Li Shimin was unwilling to cast his suspicion on his family.

But Li Ming can.

He had lived in fear since he was a child, feeling that the prince and his uncle wanted to harm him.

Now it’s just a few more brothers, no big deal.

Of course, the above are just preliminary guesses, and the specific details will depend on the evidence found by his little spies.

However, the Jiucheng Palace incident undoubtedly reflects a fact:

The situation in Taiji Palace is becoming increasingly bizarre and complicated, and anyone may become a victim.

Since he has decided not to hide anymore, he will have to confront the Crown Prince, Zhangsun Wuji, and maybe Wu Zetian in the future.

Then we must be prepared for all-round confrontation.

There are both light and dark ones.

In order to stand firm in the turbulence, in addition to a stable rear base and a team of his own, what Li Ming needs most urgently is -

It is its own intelligence agency.

A team that can gather intelligence for him and provide him with protection...

And the underground forces that “do the dirty work” for him.

And these poor children under Lai Junchen were simply the perfect candidates to be spies—

Not only is she smart, but she is also loyal enough to Li Ming.

Thanks to the weird urban legends circulating at the soup kitchen stalls, such as "His Highness Li Ming's sand can cure all diseases, and those who covet His Highness Li Ming's charity will get their intestines choked", he was able to safely hand over the tasks and activity funds to them.

At least before the organization expands, there is no need to worry about issues such as corruption and disciplinary inspections.

Well, the kids are trustworthy.
"Except Lai Junchen..." Li Ming muttered to himself.

The true background of this slick guy is still unclear, so he cannot be entrusted with important tasks for the time being.

Therefore, Li Ming handed over the task of leading these future 007s to the smarter and more stable Lou Shide.

At the same time, bring Di Renjie in as well.

One is responsible for intelligence collection and the other is responsible for intelligence analysis.

A makeshift intelligence team has been set up.

Next, it’s a matter of practice and refinement.

Let’s start with the relatively safe source of “realgar poison recipe”…

Li Ming buried his head in writing, formulating the basic organizational charter for his "Liaodong Intelligence Bureau".

After making the rough plan, it was already dark.

"Let's go back to the palace. The family dinner is about to begin. If you are late, you will be spanked by your mother."

…………

As soon as he entered the gate of Lizheng Hall, Li Ming couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise.

In addition to Concubine Yang, Li Ling and four other sisters also came.

This was because Li Shimin was worried that Li Ming would miss him, so he specially summoned these five nieces, who were actually his nieces.

"Brother Ming."

Li Ling and the others came over with a smile.

In the past six months, their circumstances have skyrocketed.

From the daughter of a criminal, she was transformed into a princess and married into a famous wealthy family.

This is a generous treatment that I could never even dream of.

They have not forgotten who helped them to achieve their current status.

They have so many things to say to this naughty brother...

"You are here too?" Li Ming was stunned and blurted out.

Before he could finish his words, he received a slap on the back of his head.

Turning around, it was his sixth sister, Li Mingda.

"Xiao Ming, you have to be polite to your sister. You can't do this."

"Oh."

Li Ming saluted to Li Ling and the others obediently:

"My dear sisters, you are here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Well, be good~"

Li Mingda touched Li Ming's head and stuffed a date into his mouth.

The smile on Li Ling's face faded and she exchanged quick glances with her sisters.

I met a strong enemy...

(End of this chapter)