This is not because they are unstable and easily excited.

On the contrary, these people are the best detailed works in Li Shi's hands. Their minds are as strong as rocks. It's just that because of the detailed work, their reputation has been misunderstood too much, and they even look down on them.

On the contrary, their role is extremely great.

In the original meaning of "小" is small, and people with humble status are called "小氏" and ordinary people are called "小氏"; "小氏" is a matter, career, and spy work does not belong to large-scale operations on the front battlefield, but is sneaky, much like things with humble status, so it is called "小氏氏".

Because they are doing sneaky, flattery, two-faced, deceiving words, gaining trust and obtaining information, they are extremely disagreeable with the mainstream values ​​of society, so they are also very despised by people.

So their social status is very low.

Wei Renshi's words acknowledged them, affirmed them, and praised them, which naturally made them feel grateful.

But in fact, their contributions to the country are actually no less than those scholars.

Including those craftsmen, they all made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, but their social status was so humble.

"Don't worry, gentlemen, with the birth of spies, the word "decoding" will gradually disappear, and it will be replaced by a glorious title - spy! As spies play more and more roles, this industry will definitely be valued and recognized by others, so as to gain respect!" Wei Renshi said solemnly to the people.

The few people looked at each other and saluted, "I wish to help Master Wei with his help!"

Wei Renshi raised his hand and helped several people up and said, "It is said that before the troops move, food and grass will come first. In fact, I think this sentence should be that before the troops move, intelligence will come first! Knowing yourself and your enemy will never be defeated in a hundred battles. How can you know yourself and your enemy? Then you must rely on intelligence work. Only by fighting a good intelligence war and grasping the initiative in intelligence can you grasp the initiative in all wars. Therefore, intelligence work is the first priority in war, and it must be done well. Its importance is no less than food and grass."

After hearing this, the few people nodded and said yes. Ding Liuyong said, "Justice Wei is very yes! The old slave has been doing a meticulous work for the rest of his life. It is worth it to hear Judice Wei say this when he is old!"

"Where is Mr. Ding's original intention, and he should take this opportunity to teach these spy students so that they can pass on the original intention of this spy." Wei Renshi smiled.

Ding Liuyong is the leader of the people sent by Li Shi, and is also the oldest-class masterpiece among these people. He has been a confidant for Li Shi all his life, and his skills are definitely not something that can be compromised.

"I will definitely give you all my gifts and never hide my own personal information!" Ding Liuyong said seriously.

Wei Renshi smiled again and said, "It's not too early today. I met several gentlemen as usual. It's better to have a meal together and talk to each other. Why not go to my house and I'll set up a banquet to entertain some of them."

When the few people heard this, they were very happy. Ding Liuyong said, "Since Mr. Wei is proud of his face, I will be so proud! I have heard that Mr. Wei's house has a very new family banquet. It is a great honor to be able to taste it today."

Wei Renshi smiled and greeted them, went out and called Li Liang and several other commanders Guo Yi, and went to Wei Renshi's home together.

I don’t say much after a cup of wine.

After the meal, everyone was satisfied. During the chat, Li Liang said: "If the spies who were trained before come back, they will be fine. They can help teach and learn with Mr. Ding and several gentlemen."

Wei Renshi nodded and said, "Yes, their training has been in a hurry, but they are actually not qualified. If they can get guidance from several gentlemen, they will definitely meet the requirements of a qualified Tang Dynasty spy."

"Speaking of this, they have been out for so long, but only sent one message back. I don't know if the person sent by His Majesty can connect with them." Li Liang said.

Ding Liuyong and others were detailed works by the emperor, and they were secret spies in the hands of the emperor. Naturally, this kind of thing would not be hidden from them. Moreover, among the people sent by Li Shi, there were people selected by Ding Liuyong, so he naturally knew about the rice seeds.

He sighed and said, "This is also impossible. It is mostly a secret matter to make a detailed report. Such matters are often expedited by 800 miles. But Guangzhou is too far from Chang'an, not to mention that they may still be in the Ring Kingdom, so it is even further away. The transmission of the CITIC newspaper is even slower."

After hearing Ding Liuyong's words, Wei Renshi suddenly had a thought in his mind and asked hurriedly: "Mr. Ding, do you know how long it will take to pass the message from Guangzhou to Chang'an if you use a fast horse to deliver it?"

Ding Liuyong thought for a moment, and then replied, "If it is eight hundred miles to speed up and change horses all the way, it will take less than seven days, more than ten days, and about eight or nine days to arrive in Chang'an."

Wei Renshi nodded, and the speed of 800 miles is rushing, that is, the speed of 800 miles per day is 800 miles per day. Among them, according to the route of the official road, there are also replacement horses at the post station on the way. There are very few horses that can travel thousands of miles per day. Those horses used for the speed of 800 miles per hour can only reach seventy or eighty kilometers per hour.

In the middle, the messenger's body must be considered. Many times, when the 800-mile-rush message is transmitted, the messenger's body will also cross.

However, there is an animal that can return by itself without human control after training, and the speed is much faster than 800 miles of speed!

A trained carrier pigeon can reach a speed of more than 90 kilometers per hour. Due to the biological habits of the pigeon, it will basically "go home" day and night as soon as possible before returning to the nest, and will also look for the nearest route without being restricted by the official road.

The flying pigeons have been passed on in ancient times. As early as around 3,000 BC, the Egyptians began to use pigeons to deliver letters.

China is also an ancient country that raises pigeons and has a long history. Although in this period, the use of pigeons to deliver letters was mainly limited to the south, in later generations, Guangzhou and other places, there were records of using pigeons to deliver letters as early as the Han Dynasty, but it was not widely used and developed.

If a group of trained pigeons living in Chang'an were brought to Guangzhou, then these spies could use the pigeons to pass on their letters!

In this way, the time for sending the letter to be sent can be saved at least 30% or even more!

Military aircraft are fleeting and can save half of the time to obtain military intelligence ahead. What this means for war is self-evident.

At that moment, Wei Renshi hurriedly asked: "Mr. Ding, Brother Li, but I don't know where to get pigeons and pigeon breeders in Chang'an City?!"
Chapter completed!