The busiest people during the Chinese New Year are the espionage personnel. Various spies are active on their own fronts. Zhenjing City is a hotspot area, and Nanjing City is also a hotspot area. Under the calm and peaceful surface, undercurrents are surging, and many life-and-death battles are going on in front of people's eyes.
Carry out wherever you go.
"What the hell! It's too chaotic outside." Fabian arrived at a secret base of the Nanjing City Security Bureau. His arm was wrapped in gauze, and bright red blood seeped out of the gauze.
"What's the matter?"
The first brother from the Security Bureau and the Minister of Law are both there.
"My subordinates just went to deal with an assassination incident and encountered an ambush at the scene. There were people from Zhenjing City, Xingbang City, Lu State, and Qi State. The scene was very chaotic.
!I accidentally caught him." Fabian took off his mask.
Some time ago, he traveled between his own country and the country. Last year, he completely put aside his own country's affairs and followed the army to Nanjing City for layout. He also helped Ding Zhong move the headquarters of the Security Bureau here.
"Aren't there people from the Northern Empire? Setting an ambush can help you identify yourself. There's something wrong with these people." Fei Ze was very concerned about this foreigner with the same surname.
If there is no explanation, many people think that Fabian is his kin, even if it is explained, some people still have this idea.
"I grew up in the State of Lu. I have some experience in distinguishing people from different countries and regions. Basically, I will never admit my mistakes. Our people are very capable and have left most of the ambushers behind. We will know if we go back and interrogate them carefully." Fabian can crawl.
There are two brushes at the deputy director position.
"What important information did the assassinated colleague have access to?" Ding Zhong didn't understand why Fabian encountered such a big battle.
"He is investigating a wealthy businessman in the city. There is news that the wealthy businessman is an agent of the Wei family, helping the Wei family handle the Nanjing industry." Fabian has some information.
"The Wei family! It seems not simple. Shaodianmi didn't know their background. I underestimated them at the beginning." Fei Ze had very little information about the Wei family, and he didn't expect the extent of the Wei family's involvement.
So wide.
Ding Zhong suggested: "Would you like to ask Lou Xiao? Lou Xiao is also a native of Nanzhao Prefecture and should know better than us."
"Yes! You can start from the local people." Fabian agreed.
"Well, Lou Xiao is still an official of the Civil Welfare Department. If you don't want to come forward, I'll come find him. Besides, I have dealt with her." The Minister of Law wanted to come forward in person.
The Security Bureau and the Civil Welfare Department belong to different departments. Ding Zhong has great power but his official position is not as high as Lou Xiao. When Lou Xiao has not committed any crime, the Security Bureau should not come forward to contact him.
Of course, Fei Ze would not ask Lou Xiao to find out the situation at the busiest time. After a few days, when everyone was almost resting at home, he came to visit.
"Ask the Wei family." Lou Xiao frowned when he learned Fei Ze's intention. "Their ancestor was also a duke. Later, he was suppressed by the royal family for offending the then state shepherd. At that time, the Wei family was very decisive and handed over some members of the clan.
And the title calmed the royal family's anger.
After that, they kept a very low profile and deliberately cut themselves off from their previous aristocratic status. They transformed into local squires and worked hard to squeeze into the local officialdom. After many years of business, they finally became the wealthy giants in Nanzhao Prefecture. Everyone forgot that they were once great aristocrats."
"So that's it. Let me just say that the Wei family is not simple. They are able to give up their aristocratic status and were once a duke. This courage alone can defeat most people.
This time the Wei family is very loyal to Zhou Mu. A group of people led by Wei Shiwen are determined to fight against our government. Do they still want to stay in Nanzhaozhou?" Fei Ze has found the right person.
"The Wei family is good at making friends, but why don't they have a good relationship with the Supervisor and the Grand Duke? If they can give up their title, they won't cling to the Wei surname and find an inconspicuous place to change their appearance. They can use another surname to rise again.
There is no problem in continuing to stay in Nanma Prefecture." Lou Xiao really knows the Wei family and is worthy of being a native of Nanma Prefecture.
"That makes sense! Thank you, Mr. Lou."
"If you don't dare to take it, don't take it. If Minister Fei has something to do, just come to him. He will tell you everything he knows."
Fei Ze felt that the matter was not easy to solve, so he reported to Ding Kui.
"It seems that the Wei family is most concerned about self-protection. If they can protect themselves and are willing to give up important interests, they should not fight with us to die together." Ding Kui admired the Wei family a little, "I don't have to kill them all."
"But why would a Wei family affect the rebels, Qi State and Lu State?" Fei Ze contacted the assassination of the spy.
"I just helped Cao Jun defeat the Qi army. It's normal for Qi's spies to come and create trouble for me. It's normal for the rebels not to tolerate me. But I didn't think clearly about Lu Guo." Ding Kui didn't think that Lu Guo couldn't let go of old grudges.
"There is currently a lack of information, so I cannot make any rash judgments. I hope my lord will donate money to assist in the investigation." Fei Ze couldn't think of a valid reason.
The intelligence system is facing increasing pressure, which is related to the rapid expansion of Ding Kui's power.
In the past, a small earl did not receive the attention of many big forces, but now it is different. Ding Kui has shown the ability to change the structure of Shaodian Kingdom.
Intelligence organizations from all major forces swarmed in like sharks smelling blood, and it became increasingly difficult to deal with this group of people.
The development speed of the Security Bureau and the New Intelligence Division could not keep up with demand, and there was a huge gap in funding and personnel, so Fei Ze had to ask for help.
"Uncle General? Yes, he is familiar with the espionage business after all. The training work of the Security Bureau and the new espionage department needs to be accelerated. You can go to the military academy to select people, provided that the students are willing. You have to think of ways to raise funds yourself. Don't
Just create bad influence." Ding Kui also had a headache.
Nanzhao Prefecture is in dire need of development, and money is needed in all aspects. The intelligence system is certainly very important, but the small court really cannot afford it.
There are many ways for spies to make money. The fastest way to make money is through extortion. They have a lot of black information about people in their hands, which is usually useless. Once they let go, it will all be money.
"Find a solution by yourself? I'm afraid my subordinates won't be able to control it." Fei Ze was afraid just thinking about it.
"Hey, there are many ways to exchange information for money. The executor must grasp the standards. Who knows the standards best? Ministry of Justice. I am not asking you to guard and steal. You can use the rules reasonably within the scope I know. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to do it secretly.
It needs to be submitted in the form of a file for archiving." Ding Kui was a little reckless.
This kind of thing is easy to start but difficult to stop. Once the opportunity to make quick money is opened, it will not be so easy to close it in the future.
A few days later, Liu Yu and Mu Sen came to the door together and asked Ding Kui to carefully consider using information to make transactions.
"What should we do? Minister Mu, give the Ministry of Justice money, two million gold coins!" Ding Kui became anxious and decided to force the apportionment.
"Master, either you kill the villain, or you change the minister, where can I find two million gold coins in the Ministry of Household Affairs?" Musen suddenly burst into tears.
"Minister Liu is here. There must be a solution. Please tell me." Ding Kui relied on Liu Yu.
"Lord, as Minister Mu said, kill your subordinates!" Liu Yu was not good at making money.
"If you die, you will die. Will I get money if I kill you? I can't kill you two. Who will do anything for me? If you want to object, you must first think of a way!" Ding Kui became angry.
"Making money is not your strong point. How dare your subordinates show their embarrassment in front of you." This may be the first time Liu Yu shirks his responsibility.
"Wealth is created by people. If you want to make money, you must first have people. What can people in intelligence organizations do? They can only collect intelligence. What kind of intelligence is the most profitable? Eh? Lottery!" Ding Kui suddenly had an idea.
"Lottery?" Liu Yu and Mu Sen looked at each other.
"Wait a minute, let me think about it." Ding Kui wanted to treat the lottery ticket carefully.
"The money made from gambling is the general public's money, which is a bit against my conscience." He did not want to harm ordinary people.
"Not necessarily. The richest people gamble the most." Musen thought of the gambling industry.
"The local tycoons also belong to the masses, and it is not easy for them to make money." Ding Kui shook his head.
"Intelligence organizations gambling is cheating, and sooner or later the gambling house will be destroyed." Liu Yu disagreed.
"Small-amount instant-win lottery tickets are formulated by the Ministry of Law, and the Ministry of Personnel supervises the sale. They can only be handed over to local government organizations, and the Ministry of Household Management manages the funds." Ding Kui decided to give it a try.
"What is a small-amount instant-win lottery?" Liu Yu and Mu Sen asked together again.
Ding Kui gave a rough explanation, that is, the bonus is printed on the ticket in advance, but it is sealed first. After purchase, it is opened on the spot and the prize is redeemed on the spot.
Liu Yu and Mu Sen immediately discussed that the instant lottery is simple in form, fast-paced, and easy to develop rapidly, but it has high technical requirements for security and anti-counterfeiting.
The two ministers at the ministerial level had many ideas to solve the difficulties of issuance of instant lottery tickets one by one. It was organized by the government, unified planning by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and jointly supervised by multiple departments. It was issued independently from gambling houses and could eliminate corruption.
"Huh? Listening to your discussion, it seems feasible." Ding Kui became more confident the more he listened.
"At the same time, we must do a good job in publicity and education, control people's emotions, and not encourage people to gamble." Liu Yu saw the dangers of lottery tickets.
"Well, it must be controlled well. Gambling addiction must not become a problem. The distribution must be controlled in specific areas." Ding Kui had never bought instant lottery tickets in his previous life. He had only heard about them and knew that this kind of thing was most afraid of spreading.
"It should be no problem. The intelligence system will focus on it. It's about their pocketbook. Anyone who messes up will have trouble with them. No one can get past their level." Mu Sen is more confident than Ding Kui.
Gambling houses have existed in various places for many years. People in this world have a certain resistance to gambling addiction. Coupled with spy monitoring, the small court can control the negative impact.
"My subordinate said that my lord has a solution." Liu Yu smiled.
"Don't mess with me! This is also a bad idea! Alas, I have to develop new products to improve the living standards of the people. Stimulating consumption can increase taxes. When the people get rich, they have to spend more, and the court can also become rich." Ding Kui's
Leading the world in economic acumen.
"It takes time to recover after the war. Give me five years and Nanzhao Prefecture can catch up with Yangyuan Prefecture." Musen knew that he had a heavy responsibility.
In order to allow Yangyuan Prefecture to transition smoothly to the rule of the Little Court, Ding Kui exempted him from taxes for one year, which indirectly caused the Little Court to be short of money.
Liu Yu said: "The root of the problem is still the rebels. If the four western states can be pacified, the imperial court will definitely not be short of money."