Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

Chen Lang said, "The situation is urgent, let's talk about the position later."

The shopkeeper said helplessly, "For two and a half years, we haven't received any news. I thought our group would remain dormant for a long time."

Chen Lang has watched a TV series called Before Dawn. In the series, the undercover agent Liu Xinjie is in a long-term hibernation and will only "wake up" after receiving an important mission.

Chen Lang said, "I hope this year of rest has not made everyone forget their own abilities."

The shopkeeper was stunned: "One Kun year?"

Chen Lang coughed twice to cover up the slight embarrassment and said, "Let's get down to business."

The shopkeeper said solemnly, "Please give the order, sir."

Chen Lang said: "Three things."

"First, find out where Yelu Zongwang is being held. This is the most urgent matter and must be handled immediately."

"Secondly, check whether there is any conflict of interest between Empress Dowager Xiao and Yelu Xiuge."

After Sheng Yinping conveyed the Queen Mother's "good intentions" to him, Chen Lang felt that Yelu Xiu'ge's business was not entirely for the Liao royal family.

At least Empress Dowager Xiao has already set her sights on this business.

Both of these things are very difficult, but the shopkeeper's expression did not change after hearing them.

He was waiting for the third thing Chen Lang mentioned.

"Speaking of Yelu Xiuge, you should also be aware that he has done a lot of business with the south over the years."

The shopkeeper's expression finally changed slightly. "The Lu family of Fanyang and the Shi family of Longxi... Sir, are we going to take action against them?"

Chen Lang said, "Don't worry about whether or not to take action against them. In short, this matter must be thoroughly investigated. What goods are being smuggled, how many years have they been smuggling, how much money they have made... I need to find out everything."

"But we must be careful when investigating, and not let them realize it. As long as we grasp the key links of this route, if they decide to take action in the future, we can destroy them in an instant."

The shopkeeper said, "I understand, but this matter will take time."

Chen Lang said, "This is the least urgent matter. We can investigate it slowly. One or two years will be enough."

The reason why Chen Lang wanted to investigate this matter was because Yelu Xiu Ge had previously proposed to insert the tea smuggling that Fanyang Lu was responsible for into Hongyanzui's smuggling route.

He relied on Zhu Sui'an to smuggle Hongyanzui. If tea leaves were added in the middle, it would mean that Zhu Sui'an would have a conflict of interest with the Lu family of Fanyang.

Even if Zhu Sui'an was unaware of the entire process, once it was exposed, or if he had conflicts with the Lu family of Fanyang and the Shi family of Longxi in the future, Zhu Sui'an would inevitably be dragged into it.

Chen Lang hated the feeling of having his lifeline controlled by others, so he had to fight back, or at least make sure that he had chips of sufficient weight in his hand.

"Sir, how should I contact you?" asked the shopkeeper.

This indeed gave Chen Lang a headache.

After Peng Yang's death, the entire intelligence network in Shangjing was paralyzed, and it was impossible for him to stay in Shangjing for a long time, so he currently had no one available.

"I don't have a suitable candidate. Can you provide one?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said, "Sir, although the Feihu Division in Shangjing cannot be compared with our Imperial Prison Division, this is a foreign country after all. I have to be responsible for the children under my command."

Chen Lang could fully understand the shopkeeper's concerns. This was why, even though Peng Yang was alive, the Imperial Prison Department did not arrange for him to contact these "dormant people" for a whole Kun year.

I just want to ensure the absolute safety and absolute secrecy of these people.

Chen Lang said, "Okay, I'll go find this person. Once I find him, I'll arrange for him to meet you."

"Thank you for your hard work, sir." said the shopkeeper.

Chen Lang stood up and prepared to leave, but suddenly thought of something and said, "Boss, the connection method is too complicated. Let's change it."

The shopkeeper frowned and said, "Sir, this is not appropriate."

Chen Lang said: "Don't worry, no one can crack my connection method."

The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment: "Please explain clearly, sir."

Chen Lang smiled slightly and said, "Odds change, but evens remain the same. The sign depends on the quadrant."

The shopkeeper repeated this sentence. Although he didn't understand what it meant, he had already memorized it firmly in his mind.

"Kill one person every ten steps, and leave no trace in a thousand miles." Chen Lang said a final word, then nodded in satisfaction and left.

Of course, I didn’t forget to bring a few broken bowls I bought.

After Chen Lang left, the clerk approached the shopkeeper and asked mysteriously, "Shopkeeper, are we really going to get some official kiln porcelain?"

"This is a big deal."

The shopkeeper said cheerfully, "Don't you look forward to doing big business every day?"

"Now the big deal has come, be happy."

The guy scratched his head and laughed foolishly.

……

Back at the Honglu Temple, Liu Yi, who was standing at the gate, and the Feihu Division spy who was watching in the dark, both looked at Chen Lang strangely.

This was the first time that Chen Lang disappeared from their sight for such a long time.

However, Chen Lang went out with Sheng Yinping. Even if they had resentment in their hearts, they did not dare to show it and could only swallow this loss in silence.

As for whether they will find an opportunity to retaliate in the future, that is something they have to consider, Chen Lang doesn't care.

When I walked into the courtyard, I saw Sheng Yinping playing Gobang with Princess Yongjia.

After seeing Chen Lang, Sheng Yinping dropped the chess piece, tiptoed up to Chen Lang, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "This is the first and last time I will cover for you."

"If you do this kind of thing again, I won't care if you die."

Chen Lang said: "Thank you very much."

Sheng Yinping said, "Don't be so anxious to thank me, I haven't finished what I'm saying yet."

"If you can satisfy the Queen Mother, I can forget what happened today."

"I can't do that. I can't guarantee that I won't let anything slip."

Chen Lang nodded slightly: "I understand."

Sheng Yinping turned around, waved to Princess Yongjia, and said, "Sister Ying'er, I'm leaving now. I'll ask you out some other time when I'm free."

Ying Er stood up and said, "Sister Yinping, I'll take you there."

Sheng Yinping said: "No need, I'm not a child, I don't need someone to send me."

After saying this, he hummed an unknown tune and left lightly.

Ying Er came up to Chen Lang and asked, "Where have you been?"

Chen Lang said: "I did something."

Ying Er said, "Okay, I won't ask anymore, but Chen Lang, can you promise me... not to do anything dangerous?"

"What should I do if you...?"

Chen Lang said: "Don't worry, since I promised to bring you back, I will definitely do it."

"I still have to discuss something with Commander Qu, so I'll excuse myself first."

He came to the courtyard where he lived and dismissed all the servants, including He Jinling, leaving only Qu Huai'en.

Chen Lang said straight to the point: "Commander Qu, I need manpower."