"As for us, we also entered at the same time as the Imperial Household Department. However, our espionage targets were different. We mainly investigated the topography of mountains and rivers, the city passes, and the population and hydrology. You should know all of this, since you are also a graduate of the Royal Academy."
Of course Zhang Yu knew that these things were simply prepared for the advance.
In the entire Royal Academy's military academy, intelligence matters have always been top priority.
There's another term for military intelligence within the military academy, and that's military intelligence. Many talented individuals in this field are transferred to the General Staff Office.
Zhang Yu couldn't help but sigh in his heart, not expecting the General Staff to take action in North Korea so early.
What made him even more excited was that he could mobilize so many forces when he went to North Korea this time.
However, Zhang Yu also knew that he was merely mobilizing these people for official business. If he allowed them to handle personal matters, they would probably report him to the emperor. Perhaps these people were also responsible for monitoring him, but he was just unaware of it.
"In addition, we will also assign you an assistant." Zhang Weixian said to Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu was stunned. Hesitantly asked, "Who is it?"
"The woman accompanying you to North Korea this time is nominally your concubine." Zhang Weixian said with a smile, "I know you want to take your wife there, but I still don't recommend it. There might be some danger, so it's not a good idea."
In fact, Zhang Yu had already made up his mind.
Originally, he hadn't wanted to take his wife with him. After all, the journey was too dangerous. The fatigue from the long journey and the unfamiliar climate could easily lead to accidents. After seeing this confidential document, he didn't want to take his wife with him even more.
I thought it was just a simple mission, but I didn't expect there was such a big secret. If I'm not careful, I'll be doomed.
Under such circumstances, Zhang Yu didn't want to get involved in all this mess. Taking his wife with him would cause problems.
"This woman?" Zhang Yu said hesitantly.
"You need a woman by your side. If there are things that are inconvenient for you to do, this woman will be responsible for contacting the wives of North Korean officials and starting with their women. You should know that this is easy to accomplish."
After hearing this, Zhang Yu nodded.
However, he was still a little hesitant. He looked up at Zhang Weixian and said, "What about my relationship with this woman?"
"You can do whatever you want." Zhang Weixian said with a smile, "We've already sent her all your information, and hers is here too. You can get to know each other first. As for whether it's a collaboration or whether it becomes real, we don't care."
"Your Majesty has personally instructed us not to mess up anything in this regard. In His Majesty's words, as long as you don't betray the Ming Dynasty and work for it, everything else will take care of itself."
After hearing this, Zhang Yu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He looked up at Zhang Weixian and asked, "So are we going to tell everyone that I'm taking a concubine?"
"Of course." Zhang Weixian nodded and said, "This news must be released."
"But how can I explain this to my wife?" Zhang Yu said helplessly.
Although taking concubines was still a normal thing at that time, especially for officials, he had only been married for a few years, and the couple were in love and as sweet as honey.
What's the point of going to your wife and telling her that you want to take a concubine at this time?
This won’t do!
"You can solve it yourself. If that doesn't work, you can let us help you." Zhang Weixian looked at Zhang Yu and said, "It's not a big problem."
"Okay." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "I'll go back and try."
As he spoke, Zhang Yu took the woman's information, quickly looked through it, and his expression became a little strange.
He looked up at Zhang Weixian and asked, "Is this the identity you arranged?"
"Of course." Zhang Weixian nodded and said, "Is there anything inappropriate about this identity?"
"Of course it's not appropriate." Zhang Yu said helplessly, "The granddaughter of the Marquis of Xining, are you kidding me? A marquis's granddaughter will be my concubine?"
"A concubine's son." Zhang Weixian said with a smile.
"That won't work either." Zhang Yu shook his head.
"Why not? In our plan, you are the emperor's most trusted minister among the younger generation, the grandson-in-law of the current cabinet's chief minister, and an outstanding graduate of the Royal Academy. Add to that the granddaughter of the Marquis of Xining as your concubine, and it's just right."
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