Privy Council, Staff Pavilion.

The Imperial City Division, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, can barely be regarded as two institutions with the nature of espionage in the Great Song Dynasty.

The nature of the Imperial City Division is somewhat close to the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty, which is run by eunuchs and is only responsible to the emperor himself, but its sphere of influence is limited to the capital, which is far from the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty.

The Staff Pavilion is in charge of mapping, military aircraft files, and is also a foreign intelligence agency. He was mainly responsible for the military intelligence reconnaissance and collection of Liao and Western Xia.

At present, the organization of the Zhifang Pavilion is not strict, and the efficiency is not high, and the source of intelligence is mainly collected by the secret agents of the border army, and there are not many spies who are really under the jurisdiction of the Sifang Pavilion.

Yang Yi himself didn't like the kind of spy politics of the Ming Dynasty, so he was happy to see that the power of the Imperial City Division would not leave the capital.

But he was a little dissatisfied with the ability of the staff hall, an accurate and timely piece of information can often determine the outcome of a war, and its importance is self-evident.

This visit to the Privy Council was no exception, and the first fire of the new official took office burned to the staff hall.

Deng Hong, the governor of the staff pavilion, cautiously smiled beside him, and the latest information about Liaoxia was on Yang Yi's desk, and Yang Yi checked it one by one:

The Liao State mobilized 100,000 elites from the Khitan headquarters, led by Xiao Temo, the king of the Southern Courtyard, to attack Mobei, and led the troops to retreat along the Ulugu River to avoid the Beihai (Lake Baikal).

Western Xia again asked the Liao State for peace, but the Liao State did not reply.

The 'Helan thieves' captured Mingsha City and opened a warehouse to the poor people of Western Xia to release 100,000 stones of grain.

Liang Gefang, a relative of Western Xia, served as the Zhongshu Order.

Xiang Liqiguang, who occupied the Yan Military Division of Heishui Town, repelled Qiligang who went to encircle and suppress.

After reading this information, Yang Yi frowned, and he was even more dissatisfied with the Staff Pavilion, because this information was basically what he already knew.

He asked lightly, "Governor Deng, how many spies are there in the staff pavilion itself?" ”

"Lord Yang, there are only a small number of people in the staff pavilion who go deep into Liaoxia to survey and map the map, and the intelligence collection is mainly reported by the border army scouts."

Seeing Yang Yi frowning, Deng Hong was more cautious, Yang Yi's functions can lead to the affairs of the hospital, that is to say, he can manage anything, although the final decision is not him, but no one dares to treat him as a soy sauce.

"Governor Deng, how do you think the Staff Pavilion should strengthen military intelligence gathering?"

"This ......"

"That's right, Governor Deng, think about it, and draw up a strategy for me tomorrow, no problem, right?"

"Yes, Lord Yang."

Yang Yi didn't really expect Deng Hong's strategy, he just wanted to touch his ability, the office hall will play a pivotal role in the future, and the position of governor is particularly critical, if Deng Hong's ability is okay, he will win him over, if not, Yang Yi will definitely do everything possible to replace his own people; Officialdom must not be isolated, Yang Yi has long understood this truth, he has always paid great attention to cultivating his own officialdom connections, aside from the military, in the same year, some of them took the initiative to take refuge in him, and some of them were deliberately wooed by his ability to see the other party, not counting Qin Zigui, Yang Yi has cultivated eleven people.

With Yang Yi's prestige, there are so many people in the officialdom who want to take refuge in him, and the reason why he chose these eleven people is because he knows that these eleven people have good abilities.

But now these people's official positions are still too low, and most of them are still in the local Renzhi County, and they can't play a big role for the time being.

This made him pay more attention to the connections in the court, in addition to strengthening personal relations with Cai Jing, Lin Xi and others, he also tried to recommend some capable people, so as to take root more firmly.

A position like the governor of the staff pavilion is not very important now, but after the functions of the staff pavilion are strengthened, the governor will be equivalent to the director of the CIA in the future, and Yang Yi will naturally not let go of such a sensitive position.

The next day, Deng Hong's 'plan' was handed to Yang Yi's desk. Yang Yi took a look at it and felt that there was nothing new, so he immediately decided not to move the staff hall for the time being.

At present, the position of the governor of the Staff's Pavilion is not too eye-catching, so it is just the right time to install his own people, and then plan to strengthen the functions of the Staff's Pavilion, and turn it into a well-organized intelligence agency with strong espionage capabilities.

Yang Yi intended to let Ma Hanqing take over this position, and Ma Hanqing helped him train and manage spies and special combat personnel when he was in Huanzhou, and accumulated a certain amount of experience; The only trouble is that now Ma Hanqing's official rank is only the eighth rank, and the governor of the staff pavilion is the sixth rank, how to raise Ma Hanqing's official rank, this needs to take some thought.

After the end of the shift, Yang Yi crossed the royal street to the banquet, this time it was Liu Yu and Wan Shifang, the two 'old friends' of Jixian Academy, Liu Yu is now a minister, from the six products.

Wan Shifang was transferred to Dali Temple to serve as Shaoqing, and he was the sixth product.

The grade is not high, but the location is very critical, which naturally has Yang Yi's credit, and the two of them are a little heartfelt at this banquet.

When he walked near the state bridge, through the bustling flow of people, he suddenly saw Qing Niang with Yahuan Xiao Ai, standing on the opposite side of the willow shade tooth road, talking to a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy; The young man looked quite elegant, wearing a green shirt, wearing a white jade pendant around his waist, and carrying servants by his side, so he knew that he was a rich and noble child at a glance.

Qing Niang and him seemed to have a very speculative conversation, Yang Yi had already stopped the horses, thinking about it, he was going to a banquet, it was not good to bring Qing Niang, and he didn't plan to greet her again; As for who she talks to, Yang Yicai will not be restrained, and he has enough trust in Qing Niang.

Yang Yi clamped the horse's belly, and was just about to leave, when he heard someone calling, he looked for prestige, but saw that it was Zhao Tingzhi's car that was the servant of the ministry stopped beside him, and he himself was lifting the curtain and greeting Yang Yi with a smile.

Yang Yi hurriedly replied: "It's actually Lord Zhao, it's rude, it's rude." ”

"Lord Yang is too polite, where is Lord Yang going? If you have leisure, why don't you go to the official's house for a drink? ”

Zhao Tingzhi is in his fifties, tall and thin, with high cheeks and long beard, giving people a very serious feeling, he also belongs to the reform faction, and he has just been promoted to the servant of the Ministry of Sanpin, but he is very polite to Yang Yi.

Yang Yi arched his hand again and replied: "Lord Zhao is willing to teach, he should have gone to listen, but he has made an appointment with the two old friends to catch up with the old days, so he has to go to the house to ask for advice another day." ”

"Make, make, when Lord Yang is willing to come to the cold house, this official will be waiting."

The two were talking, and Qing Niang, who was across the street, accidentally looked up and saw Yang Yi, and her pretty face suddenly showed a look of surprise; She said something to the young man, and was about to come this way, the young man reached out and grabbed her sleeve, Yang Yi couldn't hear what he said to Qing Niang, but he could see his reluctant look.

"Brother Yang! Why are you here? Qing Niang came over after all, her face was full of joy, and when she saw Zhao Tingzhi in the car next to her, she hurriedly said: "Uncle Zhao, Qing Niang didn't know that you were also here, it's rude!" ”

Yang Yi had a smile on his face, quietly watching Qing Niang and Zhao Tingzhi answer, without saying anything, at this time, the young man also came over, and said to Zhao Tingzhi nervously: "The child meets his father." ”

Zhao Tingzhi said solemnly: "The Tianzhang Pavilion attendant said that Lord Yang was in person, so he didn't hurry up to meet him." ”

The young man hurriedly turned around and bowed to Yang Yi and said, "Lord Yang is above, and the kid Zhao Mingcheng is polite." ”

Hearing the name 'Zhao Mingcheng', Yang Yi secretly frowned, and said with a smile on his face: "Mingcheng doesn't have to be polite, please get up, please get up." ”

Zhao Mingcheng straightened up and glanced at Yang Yi quickly, his eyes were extremely complicated, Yang Yiquan didn't see it, chatted with Zhao Tingzhi for a few more words, and then took Qingniang to leave.

Judging from Qing Niang's uncle Zhao Tingzhi, Li Gefei and Zhao Tingzhi should have had a good relationship at the beginning, obviously, Qing Niang and Zhao Mingcheng also knew each other before.

Now the Qing Niang cardamom is just opening, and she is like a fairy, and her lyrics are being sung everywhere, and the name of the talented woman resounded throughout the capital; is the so-called fair lady, a gentleman, even Xinke Tanhualang Nong Shiqiu is her 'fan', Zhao Mingcheng is not surprised to fall in love with her, but history is no longer the original history, can the two still become husband and wife?

"Qingniang, why don't you take the car when you go out?" Yang Yi led the horse and strolled forward with Qing Niang.

"Brother Yang, ...... just now" Qing Niang's expression was a little worried, just now Zhao Mingcheng grabbed her sleeve, Yang Yi saw it, and she was inevitably a little uneasy.

"Hahaha! Just now I saw a beautiful butterfly eager to fly towards me. ”

"Brother Yang, you're not angry, are you? People have nothing to do with him? Qing Niang was still trying to explain.

Yang Yi felt a little funny, he didn't take Zhao Mingcheng seriously at all, let alone one, Yang Yi didn't treat him as a dish when he came to ten.

Yang Yi didn't speak, stretched out his little finger, gently hooked Qing Niang's little finger, and looked at her with a smile, everything was silent.

Qing Niang was relieved, let out a long breath, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a pure smile.

Yang Yi noticed that when she laughed, two small pear sockets appeared on her cheeks, which were very cute. These two pear nests were not obvious before, but they slowly became apparent as she grew older.

"Qingniang, you haven't answered me yet, why don't you take the car when you go out?"

"People like to walk slowly!"

"But what if your fans recognize you and come up to watch?"

"Brother Yang is making fun of people again, hmph, ignore you."

"Ignore me or ignore me, my hand is in your hand, and I will not give up; If you read me, or don't read me, the love is there, and it doesn't come or go; Come into my arms, or let me settle in your heart......"

Yang Yi's voice was soft, with a sense of emptiness.

Qing Niang turned around leisurely, looking at him quietly on the side of the crowded street, a hazy mist floated in her eyes, and her little finger was still tightly hooked with Yang Yi's fingers, like the love lock of three lives, locking life and life.

Yang Yi still looked at her with a smile, just like watching a city of fireworks and a city of roses.

(To be continued)