After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Let’s turn back the clock to the process after the delegation leaves the customs.

He Zhengru accepted Han Ming's commission and found a reason to stabilize and delay the delegation, and said that Han Ming had other matters that needed to be handled in Xiong County.

When the day of departure came, no one in the entire delegation paid much attention to Han Ming's whereabouts.

According to the experience of previous diplomatic missions, in most cases the heads of the Sansi Yamen would take the lead, because this involved issues related to annual tribute, which required communication between the financial departments of the two countries.

While He Zhengru stabilized the situation within the delegation, Han Ming also made contact with personnel from the "Assassin" organization under the Border Pacification Office.

In order to better carry out espionage activities against Liao, the personnel selected by the Border Pacification Office were all Song people from the two territories, so that there would be no major flaws in their identities.

Of course, the Border Pacification Office also has some real "assassins" who have been planted in the middle and high-level Khitans.

Among them were Khitans who had been instigated to rebel, as well as Han people who missed their homeland.

In order to help the Song Dynasty better resist the Liao cavalry, they endured humiliation and silently served the Liao monarch for decades.

So much so that many years later, when he looked back, he found that he had already held a high-level position in the Liao Kingdom. Although he was not in a key position such as military or political, he had fulfilled his obligations very well.

Of course, Liang Wenxin could not tell Han Ming directly about these people. In the entire Song Dynasty, only the government had this power.

"My Lord, the journey to Qigou Pass will be difficult, and you will have to conceal your identity along the way. I am also tied up here, so I will let Cheng Dutou lead the team and carry out the mission with you."

"Although he is young, he is very familiar with the situation on the Song-Liao border. With him here, you can go north without worry."

Inside the Xiong County government office, Liang Wenxin introduced the young man around him in a heavy tone.

This was his subordinate in the Border Pacification Department, one of the leaders of the "Assassin" organization, and also his deputy in intelligence.

"Well, Sir Liang, don't worry, I will definitely return you a complete Chengdutou!"

Han Ming patted Liang Wenxin on the shoulder and chuckled, seeming to be not at all nervous about the upcoming task.

"My Lord, you're joking. The most important person here is you. You must pay attention to your safety. If there are any problems, let Xiao Cheng handle them. It's best not to put yourself in danger."

"My Lord, if it doesn't work out, you should stay in Xiong County. I'll let Xiao Cheng and the others take care of the other side's assassins before you set off?"

The more Liang Wenxin spoke, the more he couldn't stop talking. After all, Han Ming's relationship was more important than anything else. If something happened, the entire Border Pacification Office would be held accountable by the government.

"Brother Wen Xin, you can see that I'm in a state where the arrow is on the string and must be released. We should resolve these problems as soon as possible so that Xiao Cheng and the others can come back for a celebratory drink."

Han Ming knew Liang Wenxin's concerns and could only simply comfort him.

After a long struggle, Han Ming finally prevailed and forced Liang Wenxin to give in and let them leave the city and head north.

. . . . . .

Three days later, because Han Ming set off early, He Zhengru and other members of the delegation had just arrived in Xincheng.

Afterwards, Han Ming took Cheng Lan and others to ambush inside the Qigou Pass, quietly waiting for the Liao assassins to take action.

In a dark shelter, Han Ming and the Song Dynasty's "assassin" were holding their final discussion meeting, hoping to decide the outcome with one battle and completely eliminate this group of enemies.

"According to the news sent back from Zhuozhou, there have been many travelers from Xijin Prefecture traveling to and from Zhuozhou in recent days. They don't seem to be locals."

"According to relevant investigations, we have preliminarily confirmed that this group of people are the assassins who came to kill the diplomatic corps."

"It's very likely from the Liao Kingdom's intelligence organization - Long Xijin!"

Cheng Lan quickly reported to Han Ming the relevant information they had.

"Long Sikkim..."

Han Ming stroked his chin, recalling the intelligence of the most powerful intelligence organization in Liao State.

'Long Xijin' is taken from a secret story of Yelü Abaoji, the first emperor of Liao Dynasty, which involves the early shamans and witches of the Khitan people.

It is said that when Abaoji wanted to "transform his family into a country" and establish a hereditary monarchy, the first thing he had to solve was the "three-year generation" hereditary election system that had long been established in the tribe.

In order to break the tradition, Abaoji had to reach a tacit understanding with the great wizard Shensugu (a member of the royal family who could understand snake language) who had a certain prestige in the tribe.

And Aunt Speedy also needs this to increase her influence in the wizarding world, so everything is presented to the world according to this intention.

One day, Abaoji's elder brother Duoguzha suddenly told the people in the tribe that he heard the sound of a snake in the big tent.

So the great wizard Speedy, who could understand snake language, came in handy.

Aunt Shensu told everyone that the snake said there was gold in the big tree next to the snake cave where it lived.

Everyone followed the snake's instructions and found gold on the big tree.

No one doubted it and believed it was God's arrangement and an auspicious sign.

This auspicious sign should have fallen on Abaoji, the leader of the tribe, so he used the gold to make a golden belt, named the Dragon Tin Golden Belt.

"The Dragon Seal Gold Pendant. Taizu's cousin Duo Guzha heard a snake chirping beneath his tent and ordered a skilled snake talker to decipher it. The snake said there was gold in a tree near a cave, so he went to retrieve it and found gold. He made the pendant and named it the Dragon Seal Gold Pendant."

Anyone who can gain the favor of the gods is naturally sacred, so Abaoji can continue to be the leader of his tribe without hesitation.

At the same time, everything he did was arranged by God, so Abaoji had unquestionable reasons to transform his family into the country, completely overthrow the "three-year generation" hereditary election system, and establish a feudal monarchy.

As the messenger of God's will, Shensu's influence in the tribe also expanded rapidly. She had a very high appeal and was called the "Snake Whisperer".

Although later due to religious beliefs, the relationship between Abaoji and Shensugu deteriorated sharply, and in the end Shensugu even participated in Abaoji's "Brothers Rebellion" to oppose Abaoji.

However, in front of the powerful Abaoji, the shamans and witches represented by Shensugu were quickly defeated. They went from being the representatives of a lofty religion to returning to the ordinary world and becoming ordinary people.

However, for Abaoji, who had transitioned from a tribal leader to a national monarch, the original meaning of "Dragon Sikkim" was different.

To commemorate this event, he gave this name to the intelligence organization he founded himself.

"Do you know who is leading the team this time?"

Han Ming sat cross-legged on the ground, hugged his chest with his hands and asked.

"My Lord, according to our investigation, it should be the 'Sumerita' under the jurisdiction of Nanxijin Prefecture!" Cheng Lan answered straightforwardly.

"Huh?" Han Ming was really confused about these nicknames of the Liao intelligence agencies. They were so arrogant. Are they trying to become Buddhas or engage in espionage work?

"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. That man is just someone who has read a few books and pretends to be high-class!"

Cheng Lan thought Han Ming was really worried about the assassination mission, and couldn't help but say a few words to comfort him.

"From what I heard, it seems that you have a close relationship with that 'Sumerita'?" Han Ming was very interested in the gossip about Cheng Lan.

"That person is from the same region as me, but his ancestors were wealthy. He was a poor family from the royal Xiao family, so he has some skills."

"Many years ago, I was recruited by the leader of 'Long Xijin', Yelu Liang, and served him diligently, uncovering many of our espionage activities."

"For the past two years, the entire Liao intelligence agency south of Xijin Prefecture has followed his lead, acting with an arrogant attitude."

When Cheng Lan mentioned 'Sumerita' Xiao Chu, his expression became serious.

"I didn't expect him to be such a person. This is incredible!" Han Ming clicked his tongue.

But the tone sounded full of disdain to everyone.

"Since the other party is so important and you know his identity, why don't you get rid of him?"

Han Ming's question made Cheng Lan and others smile bitterly.

"My Lord, if only it were that simple, that person has been the type who slips without holding back since his debut."

"Even if the entire border region and the two territories knew his intelligence, there would still be no way to deal with him."

Listening to the explanations of Cheng Lan and others, Han Ming rubbed his chin and continued to ask questions.

"If we can get rid of this Xiao Chu, will it play a positive role in the defense of the entire Northern Frontier?"

Han Ming's words were immediately confirmed by Cheng Lan: "If Xiao Chu can be eliminated, the situation in the entire northern border will be alleviated."

"Let's not talk about anything else. Just when the Song and Liao were at war, the information that the mainland was moving troops north to defend against the enemy would not be easily leaked."

"We can transmit information between Xiongzhou and Zhuozhou more efficiently and quickly, providing a lot of support for military deployment!"

Cheng Lan's words caused ripples in Han Ming's heart. After all, he went north to contain the Liao Kingdom in order to create opportunities for Gu Tingye.

If the Liao Kingdom's military intelligence organization south of Xijin Prefecture can be eliminated, it will be extremely beneficial for future wars between the two countries.

"After getting rid of one 'Xumituo', won't Yelu Liang send another person to take over these people and networks?"

In order to prevent another 'Sumerita' from appearing after Xiao Chu's death, Han Ming still needs to be cautious.

"It's difficult because of the relationship between the two territories. Few people can really get into this area. The only prestigious and capable person the Liao Kingdom can offer is Xiao Chu."

"As for us, besides my subordinates, Lord Liang also came from the two territories and later returned to the territory of the Song Dynasty."

Hearing that Liang Wenxin was also from the two territories, Han Ming couldn't help but admire him secretly.

"In other words, once Xiao Chu dies, it will be difficult for the Liao Kingdom's 'Long Xijin' to interfere with Northern Xinjiang's intelligence affairs for at least several years?"

"Your Majesty is right. As long as we can get rid of Xiao Chu, it will be a luxury for the Liao Kingdom to obtain intelligence about the Song Dynasty through the two territories in the next three to five years."

After receiving this answer, Han Ming clapped his hands, patted Cheng Lan on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Tell me the characteristics and appearance of that 'Xumituo' in detail."

"I was just thinking about countering the opponent's moves, but it seems that I have caught a big fish..."