I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 531: All at once! The harm of women is worse than firearms
November 13th, afternoon, Censorate.

In the courtyard.

Su Liang couldn't help but frown as he held the secret letter that Cao Yi, Cao's uncle, had just sent over.

The letter contains two contents:

First, there was a group of Japanese female spies in the city of Bianliang.

On the surface, they make a living by performing arts and going in and out of brothels, or working as maids or concubines in the homes of officials and wealthy people; in fact, they are plotting to steal the secret recipe of Song Dynasty firearms. They have been dormant in Bianjing for a long time, and they all have fake identities that are difficult to detect in a short time.

Second, Xu Tianshuo, deputy commander of the Firearms Battalion of the Military Equipment Inspectorate, took a concubine who was a Japanese spy in mid-October.

These Japanese female spies.

The reason why it was not discovered by Kaifeng Prefecture and the Imperial City Administration.

This was mainly because of their humble status, their communication was secretive, they did not investigate the political affairs of the Song Dynasty, their energy was focused on the firearms of the Song Dynasty, and they rarely passed on information to the outside world.

And was discovered by Cao Yi.

It was because the famous singing actor Zhang Qiqi wanted to get some information about the Song Dynasty's firearms from Cao Yi, but was discovered by the vigilant Cao Yi, who took advantage of the situation and found out some clues.

"This Xu Tianshuo is over 60 years old, but he still takes a concubine, and a Japanese female spy at that. It's ridiculous!" Su Liang said angrily.

Cao Yi frequently went to Xile Tower in the west of the city, and he and Zhang Qiqi became "soulmates". His main purpose was to dig out the big fish Xu Tianshuo.

The Military Equipment Supervisory Firearms Battalion was once under the jurisdiction of the Three Yamen, but was later transferred to the direct management of the Privy Council and the Three Departments.

Xu Tianshuo served as deputy commander of the Firearms Battalion, but it was not a military position.

He was once the master of the Firearms Workshop of Baijia Academy and is now 62 years old.

Ever since the old Taoist priest Yu Yangzi, who led the casting of firearms, went on a journey a year ago, Xu Tianshuo has been the chief of the firearms camp, in charge of all weapon casting techniques.

Gao Shu, the commander of the Military Equipment Supervision and Firearms Battalion, was only responsible for supervision. Gao Shu was promoted by Su Liang and Su Liang trusted him absolutely.

If Xu Tianshuo leaked the secret.

If the production drawings of Fenghuolei and Fenghuoqiang were to spread to Japan, the consequences would be disastrous.

But for now.

Xu Tianshuo hasn't leaked the secret yet, but if he keeps being bullied, he might betray us.

"Someone come!" Su Liang shouted outside.

Immediately, a minor official came quickly to Su Liang.

"Immediately send someone to invite the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, Bao Xueshi, the governor of the Imperial City Department, Zhang Duzhi, and the commander of the Military Equipment Supervision Firearms Battalion, Gao Shu, to come to the Censorate immediately and tell them that I have something important to discuss with them. It is extremely urgent!"

"Yes." The clerk ran out quickly.

……

Half an hour later.

Bao Zheng, Zhang Maoze and Gao Shu hurried to Su Liang's courtyard.

Su Liang informed the three people that a female spy in Bian Jing wanted to steal the secrets of Song Dynasty's firearms.

After listening.

The faces of Bao Zheng and the other two immediately turned dark.

There was a group of female Japanese spies in the city of Bianjing who had been plotting for at least a year, but the Kaifeng Prefecture and the Imperial City Administration were completely unaware of it.

This is clearly a serious dereliction of duty.

"This is my fault! I didn't even notice such a serious danger. I should be held responsible! I should be held severely responsible!"

Bao Zheng had a look of self-blame on his face.

Zhang Maoze immediately said, "Master Bao, the main responsibility lies with me. The Imperial City Division is responsible for searching for spies. I didn't do a good job. It's my fault!"

Gao Shu quickly bowed to Bao Zheng and Zhang Maoze.

"Master Bao, Zhang Duzhi, this is my fault. The Japanese female spy has become the concubine of the deputy commander of the Firearm Battalion, and I was completely unaware of it. This is a serious fault!"

"Please punish me, Prime Minister Su!" Gao Shu bowed heavily to Su Liang again.

Su Liang smiled and said, "Three of you, don't blame yourselves, and don't argue about the guilt. These Japanese female spies came for our firearms, and they have never been exposed, so it is difficult to investigate.

"This responsibility is not yours, and it is not too late for us to eliminate the hidden dangers now that we have discovered them."

"At present, the uncle has already caught two of them. Next we need to follow the clues. This is the strength of the Imperial City Bureau and Kaifeng Prefecture. When dealing with these spies, we must catch them all in one fell swoop, and not a single one can be left alive!"

Bao Zheng nodded and said, "Jingming, what do you think we should do now?"

Su Liang thought for a moment and said, "Kaifeng Prefecture and the Imperial City Administration should immediately conduct a secret investigation of the beautiful women who have been performing in the brothels or serving as concubines or maids in the mansions of high-ranking officials in the past year... no... the past three years, but whose household registration is unclear or fake. In addition, based on the concubines of Zhang Qiqi and Xu Tianshuo that the uncle-in-law has found out, we should also conduct a secret investigation of the women who have had contact with them. Once all these spies are found, we will close the net."

"At this moment, we must not alert the enemy, otherwise if the Japanese spies escape, it will be difficult to catch them!"

Bao Zheng and Zhang Maoze both nodded in approval.

Su Liang looked at Gao Shu again.

"Gao Shu, the Japanese female spy's target is our firearms. In addition to Xu Tianshuo, there must be someone else in the Armory being harassed by the Japanese female spy. You should investigate carefully. Once you find out, report to Master Bao and Zhang Duzhi immediately."

"I understand." Gao Shu bowed heavily.

Then, Su Liang looked at Zhang Maize and said, "Zhang Duzhi, I will report this matter to the emperor later. In addition, please tell the queen as well to prevent any Japanese female spies from sneaking into the harem."

"I understand." Zhang Maze nodded.

At this time.

Bao Zheng said: "It is already winter. By the twelfth month, there will be more outsiders in Bianjing. I suggest that we close the net before the twelfth month and not delay it."

Su Liang, Zhang Maze and Gao Shu nodded at the same time. There was still more than half a month left in winter, which was more than enough.

Immediately, everyone dispersed.

……

On November 21st, at night, it was very cold.

Inside Su's house.

Su Liang and someone sat around the hot pot, eating and chatting.

Su Liang never liked to invite people to dinner parties at his home.

Those who had come to Su Liang's house for dinner included Fan Zhongyan, Ouyang Xiu, Sima Guang, Wang Anshi and more than ten old friends who had a close relationship with Su Liang.

But tonight.

The visitor asked Su Liang to pour wine for him personally.

This person is no one else.

It was Su Liang’s former captain of the guard, Cao Hu, who was currently a merchant doing business on the sea and nicknamed “King of the Japanese Island”.

Cao Hu gave up his position in the three yamen and went out to sea to do business.

In recent years, the Song Dynasty has never lacked sulfur, and maritime trade has flourished, and Cao Hu is definitely the main contributor.

After they ate some mutton and drank a few glasses of wine to warm their bellies, Cao Hu smiled and said, "Boss, you called me back so urgently and held a banquet at home. There must be something important!"

Su Liang nodded.

"The reason why I urgently summoned you back is because the imperial court has decided to go to war with Liao and Japan!"

"Really? When?" Cao Hu asked excitedly.

"Next February."

"That's...that's great! Whatever the imperial court issues, Cao Hu will do his best to complete it!" Cao Hu was very excited.

Su Liang said: "If Song and Liao go to war, Japan will definitely join the war. Japan's participation will mainly be a naval battle. At present, the warships of Haizhou and Chuzhou are more than enough to deal with Japan. The court naturally wants to destroy Japan as soon as possible. The court wants to order you to be the commander-in-chief in the naval battle with Japan. Do you have the confidence?"

Cao Hu was originally a military general.

Having been operating at sea for many years and dealing with the Japanese, he is the perfect choice to attack Japan.

Cao Hu stood up immediately.

He raised his remaining arm in a cupped position, and said in all seriousness, "I am fully confident that I will destroy Japan!"

"it is good."

Su Liang stood up, picked up the wine glass, and said, "Tomorrow, you will go to the Forbidden City to meet the emperor, and then go to the Privy Council to hand over military affairs. Then you will quickly start preparations, and do it in secret. No one else can know."

"Yes." Cao Hu said, then picked up the wine glass, clinked glasses with Su Liang, and drank it all in one gulp.

Su Liang paused, and then said: "I recognize your ability. I only ask you one thing. As the commander, you must not rush to the front and risk your life. Do you understand? If I know that you are the leader of the ship and lead the charge during the naval battle, I will definitely punish you by military law!"

"I understand, I understand!" Cao Hu smiled and poured Su Liang a glass of wine.

Then, the two of them started chatting and laughing while eating and drinking.

……

November 28, afternoon.

The winter clouds were gathering and pressing very low.

In the city of Bianjing, all the water on the streets had frozen into ice.

The weather is unusually cold and a heavy snow is coming.

And this moment.

Bao Zheng, Zhang Maoze, Gao Shu and Su Liang gathered in the courtyard of the Censorate.

The government has given full authority to Su Liang to handle the matter of the Japanese female spy.

Su Liang was shocked when he saw the list of female spies submitted by the Imperial City Bureau.

"Why...why are there so many?"

On the list.

There were a total of 125 female spies.

Among them, there are fifty Japanese female spies, and the rest are female subordinates of the Song Dynasty developed by the Japanese female spies.

These Song Dynasty women were almost unaware that they were stealing intelligence for Japan.

They were exploited just to make money.

There were eighteen Song Dynasty officials and twenty-five businessmen involved.

Among them, the two captains of the Firearms Battalion were also bewitched by the two Japanese women and treated them as mistresses.

These officials are businessmen.

Whether these spies have provided court secrets or have already rebelled against the Song Dynasty.

It is not known yet.

"Central Prime Minister Su, we have checked everything we need to check to ensure that no one escapes. We are currently under surveillance. When will we arrest him?" Zhang Maze asked.

Su Liang thought for a moment, looked at the gloomy sky outside, and said, "Tonight, this snowy night is the best time to close the net."

"When?" Gao Shu asked.

"As soon as the hour of midnight arrives, take action immediately." Su Liang said.

"Hai Shi?"

Bao Zheng couldn't help but be stunned, and Zhang Maoze and Gao Shu also looked at Su Liang in confusion.

The hour of Hai, that is, late at night (21:23 pm to : pm), is the busiest time in the city of Bianjing.

Especially tonight.

Snowy nights in Bianjing City are often more lively than ordinary nights.

Because the brothels, teahouses and wine shops were very warm, there were many customers, and scholars would also gather together to write poems about the snow, resulting in many shops staying open all night.

Zhang Maoze said, "Central Prime Minister Su, if we catch the spy at midnight, I'm afraid the whole city will know about it!"

Su Liang smiled slightly.

"I just want to make it known to the whole city, to let everyone in the world know that Japan sent a female spy to our Song Dynasty to steal secrets."

"The harm of women is worse than firearms. This incident should alert all men in Song Dynasty. In addition, we should also condemn Japan for this incident and deepen the division between their court and the people."

"Good idea, it's feasible." Bao Zheng said with a smile. Making a big deal out of this matter would maximize the interests of Song.

Followed by.

The four of them then began to seriously discuss their execution plan for tonight.

……

Near dusk, heavy snow began to fall.

The snowflakes were as big as copper coins, fluttering down and soon covering the entire city of Bianjing.

Every household in the city lit charcoal fires to keep out the cold.

The many leisure and entertainment shops in Bianjing City gradually became lively.

For many people.

It's snowing heavily tonight, so I'll definitely be idle at home tomorrow.

Therefore, many people take this opportunity to invite friends to have fun, or drink tea and listen to books, or drink wine and watch dance, or even find a hot pot restaurant to warm their stomachs and hearts and enjoy a feast.

And this moment.

The officials of Kaifeng Prefecture and Imperial City Administration also gradually began to take action.

Cao Yi was the same as usual.

After dinner, he went to Xile Tower in the west of the city again to listen to Zhang Qiqi singing, in an attempt to catch her more easily.

After dinner, Su Liang brought Liu Sandao and several others to the teahouse opposite Xile Building to drink tea leisurely.

This Xile Building is the current base camp of Japanese female spies.

Su Liang was worried that there might be undetected Japanese people appearing, so he personally led his men to the opposite side of Xile Building.

……

Soon, night fell.

The snowflakes were still falling heavily.

The snowy night life in Bianjing City officially began.

The brothels and theaters on every street were crowded with carriages and horses, and the sound of hawking was endless.

In front of Daxiangguo Temple, there were even people selling charcoal in the wind and snow.

The people of Bianliang knew how to live their lives. No matter they were rich or poor, they all loved to gather together. On a snowy night like this, most people would have a drink or two.

……

Gradually, it was the hour of Hai.

South of the city.

In front of the residence of Xu Tianshuo, deputy commander of the Ordnance Inspectorate's Firearms Battalion.

Gao Shu waved his hand and said, "Charge!"

A soldier from the Imperial City Division, holding a dagger in his hand, came to the door, opened it in the blink of an eye, and then a group of people rushed in.

At this moment, Xu Tianshuo was drinking in the front hall, and a beautiful woman was dancing in front of him.

It was his new concubine, the Japanese female spy.

Wow! Wow!
Xu Tianshuo was stunned when he saw a group of Imperial City soldiers rushing into the house.

"Imperial City Bureau? What are you going to do? Do you know that I am the deputy commander of the Ordnance Supervision Firearms Battalion!" Xu Tianshuo said with his chest puffed out.

The Firearms Battalion received the highest level of treatment among the imperial guards, and was directly under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council and the Three Yamen.

Therefore, Xu Tianshuo was praised all day long, and he was quite tough when facing the Imperial City Bureau.

"Mr. Xu, you are so majestic!" Gao Shu strode in.

"Commander Gao... Commander Gao?"

Xu Tianshuo stood up quickly. Even though the deputy was meeting the principal, he did not dare to act arrogantly. Moreover, he knew that Gao Shu was Su Liang's confidant, so he was very respectful to him in daily life.

Gao Shu said: "Mr. Xu, please take your concubine with you and go to Kaifeng Prefecture!"

"This...what happened?" Xu Tianshuo looked at his concubine with confusion.

"No comment!"

Gao Shu waved his hand, and the soldiers arrested Xu Tianshuo and his concubine.

……

Sangjiawazi, in a brothel.

A young woman was playing the guzheng. The sound was pleasant and many people around her cheered.

at this time.

Several Kaifeng government runners rushed in and ran straight into the brothel. One of the runners even put a knife on the woman's neck and quickly tied her up.

"Kaifeng Prefecture is arresting people. All idle people, please disperse immediately!" a bailiff shouted.

At this time.

A man in a green robe outside the crowd said dissatisfiedly: "Hey... Hey... You are too rude to a young lady. You just take her and put a knife to her neck. What crime did she commit that made you so violent? As a man, don't you know how to be gentle with women?"

Swish!
Without saying a word, a yamen runner walked up to him quickly, drew out his long sword, put it on his neck, and said in a cold voice: "Take this one away too!" Immediately, no one dared to speak and they all made way for him.

And this moment.

Similar things are happening in other places.

This time, the soldiers from the Imperial City Administration and the Kaifeng government servants were extremely rude and direct.

Arrest those who need to be arrested without giving any reason.

……

South of the city.

A captain of the Military Equipment Supervision and Firearms Battalion was in a house bought for his mistress.

inside the house.

The captain and the Japanese woman were having a happy time.

"The Imperial City Department is doing business, so immediately squat down with your head in your hands!"

The soldiers from the Imperial City Bureau kicked the door open and the captain was furious. Just as he was about to lose his temper, a long knife was suddenly stretched out in front of him.

He and his lover quickly put on their clothes, and then were taken to Kaifeng Prefecture.

There are five captains in the Firearms Battalion.

They were the key people guarding the secrets of firearms, and two of them were deceived by the Japanese female spy.

Regardless of whether this captain leaked the secret or not, he would be severely punished by the court.

……

West of the city.

There is melodious music in the Xile Building.

The top performer Zhang Qiqi was in a private room on the second floor. She was wearing a long red dress and holding a pipa, dancing solo for Cao Yi, the uncle of Cao Guo.

She was originally dissolute, but Cao Yi liked elegance, so she could only dress up as a lady from a noble family.

There was a lot of noise in the lobby on the first floor.

There was a dancer dancing in the middle of the hall, singing softly. Her voice was like the gurgling of springs and the chirping of orioles, very beautiful.

The cheers came and went.

at this time.

A group of soldiers from the Imperial City Division surrounded the Xile Tower.

A team of soldiers rushed into the hall and then split into three. One group went to the backyard, one group went to the first floor to control the dancer, and one group went to the second floor to capture Zhang Qiqi.

"The soldiers are coming!" a dancer suddenly shouted towards the second floor.

Boom!
The sound of the pipa stopped.

Zhang Qiqi immediately became alert.

He looked at Cao Yi and said softly, "Cao Lang, I don't know what happened down there. Please allow me to go take a look."

Cao Yi stood up.

"No, you can't escape anymore!"

Zhang Qiqi was stunned.

at this time.

Cao Yi's four guards immediately rushed in, holding long ropes, and grabbed Zhang Qiqi.

Zhang Qiqi quickly retreated to the window, then slapped the tail of the pipa hard, and then reached out and pulled it.

Swish!
A shiny three-foot soft sword appeared in her hand.

Swish!Swish!Swish!
She swung the sword forward, then broke through the window and escaped.

"I didn't expect she is a martial artist. Catch her!" Cao Yi shouted loudly.

His guards immediately chased after Zhang Qiqi, and Cao Yi also went downstairs.

Just as Cao Yi was walking down the stairs.

Zhang Qiqi came back and suddenly appeared not far from the second floor.

She used the red silk below to swing vigorously, then stepped on the stair railing, and in just a blink of an eye, she came in front of Cao Yi, and then quickly placed the soft sword on Cao Yi's neck.

Cao Yi was shocked.

I didn't expect Zhang Qiqi's body movements to be so strange.

At this time, a group of soldiers from the Imperial City Division surrounded Zhang Qiqi.

"Release the king's uncle immediately!" a soldier captain shouted.

Zhang Qiqi snorted coldly.

"Everyone, disperse and let me out, or I will kill him immediately!" Zhang Qiqi placed the soft sword against Cao Yi's neck, and the latter's neck began to bleed in the blink of an eye.

Cao Yi was immediately frightened and quickly said, "Let her go out, let her go out!"

The soldiers had to give way to make way for him.

……

At this time, Su Liang, who was sitting opposite, was drinking tea and warming himself by the fire, and Liu Sandao walked over quickly.

"Boss, this is bad. The uncle of the emperor has been held hostage by Zhang Qiqi!"

"what?"

Su Liang stood up and walked quickly to the window, just in time to see Zhang Qiqi holding Cao Yi and walking out of the door.

Zhang Qiqi looked at the captured women not far away and shouted, "Release them all and prepare a carriage, or I will kill him immediately!"

At this time, Su Liang's voice came from the opposite window.

"Miss Zhang, resistance is useless. Even if you can leave now, you will never be able to leave Bianjing City. All your accomplices have been taken to Kaifeng Prefecture!"

Zhang Qiqi looked up.

"You...you are Su Liang?"

Zhang Qiqi rolled his eyes and said, "Su Liang, give me the production drawings of the Wind and Fire Gun, and I will let him go immediately!"

At this moment, Zhang Qiqi still didn't know why he was exposed, but he knew that his plan had failed.

Therefore, he wanted to use Cao Yi's life in exchange for the production drawings of the Fenghuo Gun.

Su Liang smiled coldly.

"Do you think this Zhongcheng will give it to you?"

"This Cao Yi is the richest man in Bian Jing and the uncle of the current emperor. If you don't give it to him, he will die because of you. I'm afraid your emperor and queen will not let you off easily!" Zhang Qiqi said.

At this time, Cao Yi became tough.

"You think too highly of me. My life, Cao Yi, is worthless!"

And this moment.

When the onlookers heard "your emperor and queen", they couldn't help but look puzzled.

They were confused the whole time.

Su Liang smiled slightly, bent down slightly, and took out the short wind and fire gun that the firearms battalion had customized for him from his boots.

Liu Sandao on the side immediately understood and took it quietly.

Then start looking for shooting opportunities.

Su Liang said slowly: "Zhang Qiqi, I didn't expect that you Japanese have fallen to such a state, using women to seduce others and act as spies. Do you have no men in Japan?"

"Believe it or not, if you dare to touch my uncle tonight, my Song Dynasty will declare war on your country tomorrow, and within half a year, I will destroy your country!"

"If you want to live, drop your weapon immediately!"

After hearing Su Liang's words, the onlookers around realized that the other party was actually a Japanese spy, and their faces were immediately filled with hatred.

Just when Zhang Qiqi was stunned.

Liu Sandao, who was standing next to Su Liang, suddenly stepped out from the window and raised his wind and fire gun.

"boom!"

A bullet hit Zhang Qiqi's right shoulder.

His right hand holding the sword instantly lost strength, and the moment he wanted to raise the sword, Liu Sandao had already arrived in front of him.

Liu Sandao was extremely fast. He first twisted Zhang Qiqi's arm to push Cao Guojiu out, then quickly subdued Zhang Qiqi and pressed him to the ground.

The soldiers nearby rushed over and quickly tied him up.

Cao Yi let out a long sigh. He almost lost his life tonight.

Su Liang looked at Liu Sandao and said, "Sandao, find a doctor to treat his wounds immediately. He cannot be allowed to die immediately before his confession is recorded."

"Yes."

Immediately, Liu Sandao and his group left.

Not long after.

The news that the Imperial City Bureau and Kaifeng Prefecture officials were arresting Japanese female spies spread throughout Bianjing City.

……

At three o'clock in the morning, the heavy snow stopped, and the snow on the ground was half a foot deep.

Kaifeng Prefecture, front hall.

Bao Zheng sat in the front.

Su Liang, Zhang Maoze, Gao Shu and Cao Yi, Cao's uncle with a bandage around his neck, sat around the charcoal fire, each with a bowl of wontons, eating with great relish.

Soon, a bailiff came over quickly.

"Sir, a total of 125 female spies were arrested tonight, including 50 Japanese female spies, 75 women from our Song Dynasty, 18 officials, and 25 merchants. They are all being interrogated." The bailiff handed over the written list.

Bao Zheng nodded and said, "Nothing is missing. Very good, very good!"

Su Liang and others also breathed a sigh of relief.

Except for the accidental injury of Cao Yi, all other aspects of tonight's operation were perfect.

Then Bao Zheng walked down from above.

He said to Su Liang and the others, "Everyone, go home and rest. Tomorrow morning, we will meet you to report. In addition, the general situation of this matter will be posted outside the gate of Kaifeng Prefecture tomorrow morning to prevent the people from spreading false information and causing unrest."

Su Liang nodded, and then everyone went home.

……

The next day, it was just dawn.

The city of Bianjing was still covered in white.

Street vendors selling tabloids have already set up their stalls.

"Tabloid! Japan is a small country with no men, so women are used as spies. Last night, Kaifeng Prefecture arrested 50 Japanese female spies!"

"Tabloid! Tabloid! Xilelou's top star Zhang Qiqi turned out to be a Japanese female spy, and the emperor's uncle sacrificed his body to capture her!"

……

Half an hour later.

The ministers of the two governments and three departments, Su Liang, Bao Zheng, Zhang Maoze, Gao Shu and others gathered in the Chuigong Hall.

Such a "lively" thing happened last night, it's hard for husbands not to know about it.

Followed by.

Bao Zheng reported to Zhao Zhen about last night's arrest.

After the report was completed, all the men were shocked.

I didn't expect that there were so many female spies hidden in the city of Bianjing, and dozens of women from the Song Dynasty were also delivering news to Japan.

"Sir, we are fortunate that we discovered it early and the secrets of the Firearms Battalion have not been lost." Su Liang said.

Zhao Zhen nodded.

Su Liang continued, "The Japanese are so shameless and despicable. I implore the court to issue a letter to condemn the Japanese for their behavior."

"Okay, let the Secretariat handle this matter. After the confessions are ascertained, they will be announced and the people of Japan will also be informed of the court's actions!" Zhao Zhen said.

At this time, Bao Zheng stood up.

"Sir, according to custom, if a citizen of another country breaks the law in our dynasty, we can execute him or expel him from the country and let his court execute him. What should we do more appropriately?"

"If we don't impose death penalty, we will not be able to uphold the law. After our confessions are recorded, all the fifty Japanese female spies will be executed! If the secret of firearms is leaked, I wonder how many good men of our Song Dynasty will die!" Zhao Zhen said seriously.

"Also, if other female spies from the Song Dynasty knew that they were working for Japan and broke the law knowingly, they would still be executed. If they were unaware, they would be exiled to Lingnan!"

Exile to Lingnan is equivalent to a death penalty.

The fate of these young women on the road will definitely be even more tragic.

"Other officials and merchants who knew about this will be beheaded, and those who were unaware will be severely punished with caning!" Zhao Zhen said angrily.

At this time, Bao Zheng looked at Su Liang.

Su Liang immediately understood.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that the female spies of our dynasty who are unaware of the situation be exiled to Hehuang for five years, where they will be forced to plant and pick cotton. If they are exiled to Lingnan, they will inevitably be abused and then die. They do not deserve such a crime."

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment and said, "We can handle it according to Su Qing's suggestion."

Bao Zheng breathed a sigh of relief. When Zhao Zhen was furious, only Su Liang's words were effective.

immediately.

Zhao Zhen added: "Some officials are not greedy for money or alcohol, but they can't move when they see women, and forget about their country! Women are sometimes more terrible than firearms. The Secretariat will announce this to all prefectures and cities, and strictly investigate those who have committed crimes because of women!"

"I obey your command!" Wen Yanbo and other ministers quickly bowed.

……

Another day, in the prison of Kaifeng Prefecture.

Su Liang and Gao Shu appeared in Xu Tianshuo's cell.

"Minister Su, Commander Gao, I really didn't know that woman was a Japanese spy! I haven't leaked any secrets of the Firearms Battalion. Don't kill me, don't kill me. I am still useful to the court. I can improve better firearms!" Xu Tianshuo knelt in front of Su Liang and Gao Shu, crying.

"Oh!" Gao Shu sighed.

"Mr. Xu, why are you doing this? You have lost your integrity in your old age because of women and have become a traitor!"

"I...I didn't commit treason, I didn't commit treason, I didn't leak any secrets!" Xu Tianshuo said loudly.

Hearing this, Gao Shu glared and said, "You still don't admit it? You secretly drew a sketch of the wind-fired rifle at home, and you also hid two articles on the study of firearms. Do you think we don't know? That woman has already stolen it, and it almost got out!"

"I...I...I studied it privately because I wanted to take all the credit and ask for a reward. I...I broke the rules of the Firearms Battalion, but I definitely did not give these texts and sketches to that Japanese female spy. I swear on my life that I did not!"

The Firearms Battalion studied firearms together, and the sketches and texts were kept together. No one was allowed to study firearms privately at home.

Xu Tianshuo did this in order to gain personal merit.

At this time, Su Liang, who had never spoken, looked at him.

"Mr. Xu, it doesn't matter whether it happened or not. What matters is that she did get these secrets through you, and you were selfish and broke the rules of the Firearms Battalion. You should be executed according to the law!"

After hearing the words "should be beheaded according to the law", Xu Tianshuo immediately panicked.

"I... I was wrong, I was wrong! Su Zhongcheng, please don't kill me, don't kill me. I have made contributions to the Song Dynasty. I can continue to improve firearms. The Firearms Battalion cannot do without me..."

Xu Tianshuo knelt on the ground and kowtowed hard.

"The Firearms Battalion is still the Firearms Battalion even without you!"

Su Liang strode out of the prison, and Gao Shu also strode out.

The two men met Xu Tianshuo one last time before his execution, which was already a reward for his contributions to the Firearm Battalion.

……

soon.

The news of the Japanese female spy spread throughout the Song Dynasty.

From ancient times to the present, there have been beauty traps.

However, such despicable behavior of female spies using their sex appeal to seduce people is rare.

Japan has hardly done anything decent in these years.

The scholars and literati of the Song Dynasty were very indignant, and they wrote poems and essays to denounce the meanness of the Japanese court.

And relying on the benefits of sea transportation, these poems and essays will quickly spread to the territory of Japan, making their people ashamed of them, and then causing greater conflicts with the Japanese court.

……

At the same time, the inspection of the forbidden area was completed.

When Su Liang learned that there was no female spy in the palace, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If a female spy were allowed into the Forbidden City, anything dangerous could happen. In the island nation of Japan, any despicable and shameless thing could be done.

(End of this chapter)