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Botie said, "Khan." He used his eyes to signal him not to lose his big picture because of small things.

Yi Nan gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, please report to Khan Tian, ​​I am willing to offer two thousand good horses."

Liangyi Hall, study room.

After listening to Li You's report, Li Shimin smiled and said, "This Wang Xuance is indeed a capable person. His doing so further highlights the importance of the wolf king, and he also got two thousand more good horses for me in vain. Haha."

"Father, Wang Xuance's official position is in the province of the Ministry of Education. I don't have a formal organization here, and the system is too chaotic. I suggest whether a Northwest Border Affairs Bureau can be established to handle western and northern border affairs uniformly. I can arrange personnel to facilitate the work." Li You said.

"This is a solution. Find time to discuss with the ministers, and then make up for the specific idea." Li Shimin said.

Li Shimin was very efficient in his work. After the morning court the next day, he held a special meeting, and Li You first gave a special report on the management of northwest border affairs.

Li You suggested that a Northwest Border Affairs Bureau be established, headquartered in Chang'an, and its subordinate institutions are divided into domestic and foreign parts.

1. Domestic part

The daily border affairs of the imperial court have always been handled by local governments, and major events are divided into two systems: military and civil affairs. Generally, border disputes are reported to the Shangshu Province by county and prefectures. Armed conflicts are reported to the Ministry of War by county and prefectures.

Such procedures are more cumbersome and will delay the court's reaction time.

It is recommended that all border counties set up intelligence stations. When encountering border affairs, the intelligence station will directly report to the Northwest Border Affairs Bureau, and then the affairs bureau will divide the levels and report to His Majesty or relevant departments.

This reduces the level of intelligence summary, improves efficiency, and facilitates comprehensive grasp of the situation in the border areas, providing a basis for the court to make correct judgments.

2. Foreign part

The imperial court's collection of foreign intelligence was almost blank. For example, the country had been in a coup for a long time, and the imperial court would make jokes about sending envoys to see the original king of the country.

When the imperial court handles foreign incidents, it usually takes a long time to wait until a large-scale conflict with foreign countries before it starts to spy on relevant information. It is completely passive to deal with various emergencies.

It is recommended to set up foreign intelligence stations. In neighboring countries, especially major countries or countries that are threatening to the Tang Dynasty, intelligence personnel should be dispatched to establish intelligence stations, collect intelligence stations, and collect intelligence from all aspects of the country or the region, and report to Chang'an regularly. If there is a possibility of emergencies, report to Chang'an at any time.

Provide a basis for the court to analyze and judge the situation in the country and make correct decisions.

After Li You finished speaking, Li Shimin asked, "What do you think?"

Changsun Wuji said that he supported Li You, which was an immediate effect. Moreover, he thought what Li You said was reasonable, so he said:

"Your Majesty, I think His Highness the King of Qi is justified. Years of practice have proved that the court's intelligence work on border affairs is really backward.

I agree with His Highness the King of Qi’s opinion.”

Fang Xuanling presided over the years, many times have encountered untimely reports on the side of the Ministry of War. Even if he received reports on the side of the side, he could not make a correct judgment because he did not understand the enemy's situation.

Several times, when there was a major conflict on the border, Li Shimin asked the Ministry of War for countermeasures, and Fang Xuanling could only make inferences based on past experience. There would inevitably be mistakes.

He said: "I also agree with His Highness the King of Qi. Especially the idea of ​​establishing foreign intelligence agencies to prevent problems before they happen. This idea is very visionary."

Xiao Gan was not very proficient in military and diplomatic affairs. He was a principled person. Although he liked his grandson-in-law, he would not rashly express his support, but he would not object.

As the Minister of War, Zhang Liang empathized with Fang Xuanling and expressed his support.

Because setting up a new institution means that the court will increase its expenses. Gao Jingming, the Minister of Revenue, also participated in the discussion, and he said:

"His Royal Highness, how large is the Northwest Border Affairs Bureau, how many people are needed to organize, and how much expenses are needed?"

Li You said: "Father, I have calculated this matter. The domestic part requires about 1,800 people, while the foreign part requires about 500 people. The Chang'an headquarters has 65 people, with a total of about 2,400 people."

When Gao Jingming heard that so many people were needed, his face changed drastically. He said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue is in great difficulty now, and I'm afraid I can't afford so much money."

He expressed his objection.

Li You said: "Father, my ministers have prepared for this matter. All the people abroad use business as a cover. Their expenses are spent on commercial income, and the insufficient part will be supplemented by the People's Livelihood Research Institute.

The People's Livelihood Research Institute is responsible for the expenditure of some domestic personnel."

When he heard that the Ministry of Revenue did not need to pay, Gao Jingming immediately smiled and said, "I have no objection, I agree with His Highness the King of Qi."

Gao Jingming is a good steward of the imperial court. His stingy and stingy spirit makes everyone angry and funny.

Li Shimin asked: "There are two more questions. The issue of information transmission is easy to talk about in the domestic part. How can foreign part transmit information in a timely manner?

Also, information may be intercepted on the road, so how can it be kept confidential?"

Li Shimin is a military strategist and is familiar with intelligence work. The questions he asked are very professional.

Li You said: "The father was right to think about it. First of all, the issue of conveying information. Father, have you forgotten your 'general'?"

When Li Shimin heard this, he laughed.

Li Shimin himself raised a white falcon named "General". This bird is extremely human. He favors Li Tai and often sends this bird to Li Tai to send letters. He often travels back and forth several times within a day.

He said: "It's good to use flying birds to deliver messages, but where can we find so many 'generals'?"

Li You said: "Father, the White Falcon is rare, too large, and it is not a suitable intelligence transmission tool.

Erchen is talking about another kind of bird, that is, a pigeon.”

Around 3000 BC, the ancient Egyptians began to use pigeons to deliver letters. Our country was also an ancient country with pigeons and had a long history. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, in Guangzhou and other places in southern my country, pigeons had begun to use pigeons to deliver letters.

Li You gave everyone some knowledge about Feige Communication.

Fang Xuanling said: "This bird is a good way to use it to convey messages. I have also heard that some people in the south use this method to convey letters from home.
Chapter completed!