In the grocery store outside the palace, Zhang Ye frowned when he said this. Being cautious by nature, he would leave eyeliner in the dark every time he escorted Li Hao into the palace, just to prevent someone from spying on him secretly, but he never thought that it was true.
Something was discovered, and the tail was discovered when he quietly entered the palace at night for a secret discussion. The secret whistle sent the information to the palace in time, which shocked King Li Hao of Joseon and others. At that time, Li Hao was not allowed to leave the palace, and the secret whistle was tightened.
Keep an eye on those people.
But they discovered that this group of people had been secretly following Jin Liu.
"The show is about to begin." A person sitting next to the desk flicked the oil lamp, and the fire lit up. This was an ordinary middle-aged North Korean man in his forties, but his true identity was indeed the Ming Dynasty.
North Korea's undercover Liu Shichang is also the owner of this grocery store, but only a few people know this secret. Others can't see any flaws in his appearance. He speaks Korean, wears Korean clothes, and has all Koreanized lifestyle habits, and even gives money to others.
I have a Korean background.
"Sir, I think this..." Before Zhang Ye could finish his words, he was interrupted by Liu Shichang: "How can I just call him directly?"
"Ahem, cough, cough, this is not private... cough, okay, shopkeeper, where do you think these people come from?"
"It's just a big guy or a member of the Luo Party, or the two are working together." Liu Shichang snorted, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Zhang Ye looked admiring but couldn't help asking: "How can the shopkeeper be so sure?
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Liu Shichang sighed softly: "I have been staying and operating in this useless place for several years. I have learned all kinds of news through my own channels. Combined with the current situation, anyone with a little experience can analyze it.
One or two”.
Zhang Ye scratched his head: "The shopkeeper said this or two..."
Liu Shichang smiled: "North Korea has been resigned to it in the past few years, but after hearing the Qing court's disastrous defeat, it began to push back and forth. The Tatars sent the dragon bones to put pressure on them, but not only did Li Jian not restrain themselves, but he became even more insecure, and the dragon bones were too big.
The pro-Tatar cronies in the Korean Dynasty, such as Jin Zidian and others, are also human beings. When things go wrong, monsters will appear. How can they remain indifferent?"
"So they got suspicious and joined forces to fight back." Zhang Ye suddenly realized, and then asked: "Then what should we do, sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight?"
Huh, Liu Shichang shook his head with disdain: "The Tatars are considered to be tigers and wolves, and the Korean royal court is not even as good as a lynx. How can we fight with others! As long as Li Jian is taken advantage of by Dragon Bone Da, let alone those close friends around him.
All the close officials are escorted to Shenyang or killed, or at worst, he becomes a puppet or is removed from power by a coup. You don't even need to make a big move, just Jin Zidian and those people can turn the world upside down. Don't think these guys are not good at external affairs, they are just a handful to carry out a coup.
Good players, especially Jin Zidian himself, he is familiar with the road and has experience!"
"Then..." Zhang Ye hesitated, Liu Shichang glanced at him: "We have to help with this matter, or in other words, add fuel to the fire to stimulate them, or force them."
"To stimulate the big keel, force Li Jie?" Zhang Ye frowned: "Wouldn't it mean that things are getting more and more chaotic?"
"It's easier to fish when the water is muddy." Liu Shichang chuckled: "The bigger things get, the more dangerous Li Li becomes, and the more he relies on us!"
"Does the shopkeeper have a plan?" Zhang Ye asked, and Liu Shichang called him over, whispering for a while.
Zhang Ye frowned and thought for a long time, then asked: "Do I need to inform Li Zhu about this?"
Liu Shichang rolled his eyes at him: "If he knew you were going to add fuel to the fire, would he still agree to it?"
"But if he knew that Long Guda had become suspicious and started planning, he would not sit back and wait for death. He would definitely fight back." Zhang Ye touched his short beard and said. Liu Shichang sighed: "Young man, you are still too young. He will fight back."
It’s called putting out the fire, let’s fight back for him and it’s called adding firewood! You can’t carry it!”
Zhang Ye quickly laughed and said, "I still need more advice from the shopkeeper." He then said, "This fire is so strong. When Li Li is in danger, will he sell us to protect himself, especially the shopkeeper..."
Liu Shichang took a deep breath: "If it comes to selling us out, then North Korea and Li Shu will really be finished. The hypothesis you mentioned is not impossible, but it is extremely unlikely. North Korea has been enslaved by the Tatars for several years and Li Shu has not been exterminated."
Because of his closeness to the Ming Dynasty, he did not sell us out when the Tatar power was at its peak. Now that the situation is a little better, how could he do such a decisive move? If he really sells us out, he will never be able to compete with the Ming Dynasty in the future.
Got it!"
Seeing Zhang Ye nodding, Liu Shichang continued: "And it won't be a big deal if he really sells it to us. As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. I have been operating in North Korea for several years and only have three burrows!"
Zhang Ye raised his thumb with admiration on his face: "I heard before that the shopkeeper is the underground king of Seoul. When I first heard about it, I thought it was an exaggeration. But now that I have seen and heard about it, I have come to believe it. I am in awe."
Liu Shichang was startled and then laughed: "Who is talking nonsense?"
Zhang Ye scratched his head: "The one who picked us up."
"Oh, you are talking about Yan Fengchao's subordinates. Hey, he really looks up to me." Liu Shichang shook his head with a bitter smile and sighed: "Several years of hard work and hard work, saying that you are working for the imperial court, is it not just trying to survive, six of us are lurking
The wind and rain are turbulent all over North Korea, but there is always a place to shelter from the wind and rain, and we should always take care of each other." He even shed tears as he said this: "Do you know how many of us came here?" Zhang Ye said without waiting for a reply.
He said: "Forty-eight people, now only six of us are left."
"them……".
"Some of them died in the wind and waves on the way, some died at the hands of the Tatars, and many more were lurking in various places, poor, hungry, cold, and died of diseases caused by the cold... and became wandering souls in foreign lands!"
Zhang Ye was in awe, bowed to Liu Shichang and said: "The shopkeeper has endured humiliation in a foreign country, and his loyalty to the emperor and his service to the country have made me admire him very much. Before I came here, I heard the governor say that you are unsung heroes and it is true.
hero!"
"Then... the big boss really said that?" Liu Shichang was a little excited, Zhang Ye nodded quickly: "He did say it, and he also said that those of you who are alive are heroes, and those who are dead are also ghosts!"
Liu Shichang couldn't help but laugh: "Did the Big Boss say that if you are born as a hero, you will die as a ghost?"
Zhang Ye nodded endlessly: "Yes, yes, yes! Let's just say you are great heroes."
Liu Shichang sighed: "After hearing so much about the big boss, I really want to meet him. He is the real hero of the Ming Dynasty."
"There will be a chance. Once things are over here, the shopkeeper will be able to go back. The Dadong family often says that heroes cherish heroes. You are all heroes. The Dadong family will definitely see you."
Liu Shichang smiled bitterly: "I hope I can go back alive."
"Look at what you said..." Zhang Ye quickly tried to comfort him, but Liu Shichang waved his hand: "I have already put my life and death on the line, so I won't be pretentious and let's talk about serious things. What I just told you, my people are all
He's a familiar face. If he shows his face, he might be picked on, so how about using your people to do it?"
"Isn't that good? We are professionals in this matter." Zhang Ye patted his chest.
Liu Shichang smiled and looked at Zhang Ye with squinted eyes: "It's been a long time since I saw the professional approach of my yamen."
"Then take a look," Zhang Ye said, cupping his hands and turning around to go out.