Zhao Yingong
Zhao Yingong is Zhao Yingong is a meticulous and strategically minded modern figure embedded within an alternate historical setting, blending contemporary business acumen with deep cultural and political awareness of the Song Dynasty. As a key operative of the External Intelligence Bureau, he navigates Jiangnan (modern-day eastern China) with precision, leveraging his background in commerce—likely as a clerk or manager—to operate discreetly while bypassing direct confrontation with authorities. His arrival in Hangzhou marks a pivotal phase in establishing covert networks, particularly in economic sectors like silk production and printing, where he seeks to undermine traditional power structures while exploiting modern innovations (such as Albion-type printing presses) to outmaneuver rivals. Though initially cautious due to his outsider status
Context from Novel
"Chapter 851 - To Hangzhou Zhao Yingong stood at the bow of the boat, gazing at Hangzhou City as it appeared through the mist of centuries, momentarily transfixed. For a modern person with a special attachment to the Song Dynasty, Hangzhou held a sentiment that enthusiasts of that lost era found impossible to release. "Capital-in-Residence," he murmured, "I have arrived." He had departed from Guangzhou in January. Traveling first by boat, then by sedan chair, sometimes on horseback, nearly two mo"
"Chapter 852 - Master Zhao The External Intelligence Bureau had thoroughly discussed this issue. Obviously, Zhao Yingong could not be linked to the Australians. Jiangnan was not Guangzhou—it lay beyond the Elder Council's cannon fire. Unlike Guangzhou, where Guo Yi had operated in a semi-public capacity from the very beginning, here discretion was essential. With the assistance of historical researchers at the Grand Library, Jiang Shan ultimately decided to falsify Zhao Yingong's household regist"
"Chapter 853 - The Daoist Ideally, such a person should come from a commercial background—someone who had worked as a clerk or manager and had lived in Hangzhou for a long time. That way, doing business would come naturally. Zhao Yingong thought: what a pity that such fortunate encounters do not happen twice. He probably would not find another retired manager whose grandson had malaria who would come to serve him. Just as he was deep in thought, a servant came to announce: Daoruanzi had arrived."
"Chapter 854 - The Markets of Hangzhou Zhao Yingong said: "Since you're a native of Hangzhou, just lead the way and we'll stroll wherever you like." Cai Shi had recently joined the household and was keenly aware that all the servants around the Master had been brought from Guangdong. Having come to serve as an "outsider," if he wanted to rise in the household, he would need to carefully discern the Master's wishes. He therefore paid close attention to everything. Now being asked to lead the way—t"
"Chapter 855 - How to Conduct Charitable Activities The child was so limp she could not even sit up. Cai Shi tried several times but could not get her to remain upright. Zhao Yingong nodded, and one of the escorts came over without hesitation, lifted the child, and carried her on his back. "Wait." Zhao Yingong tapped with his fan. "Jiying, bring out my cloak." Jiying was the native intelligence agent trained by the Bureau, serving as Zhao Yingong's personal attendant. He carried a clothes bag for"
Appearances
Appears in chapters: 852, 853, 854, 855, 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 864, 865, 866, 867, 868, 871, 872, 873, 874, 877, 878, 880, 883, 886, 892, 900, 901, 902, 903, 905, 906, 907, 908, 909, 911, 912, 922, 923, 925, 928, 935, 936, 937, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 969, 970, 982, 1028, 1072, 1088, 1096, 1097, 1098, 1099, 1100, 1170, 1173, 1179, 1180, 1181, 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1187, 1354, 1355, 1357, 1358, 1359, 1360, 1361, 1362, 1363, 1364, 1368, 1369, 1370, 1371, 1372, 1373, 1374, 1375, 1376, 1377, 1378, 1379, 1381, 1382, 1383, 1384, 1385, 1386, 1387, 1388, 1389, 1390, 1391, 1392, 1393, 1394, 1395, 1396, 1397, 1398, 1399, 1400, 1402, 1403, 1404, 1405, 1407, 1412, 1604, 1684, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1894, 2113, 2177, 2324, 2334, 2343, 2409, 2412, 2418, 2420, 2528, 2610, 2611, 2622, 2623, 2665, 2742, 2762, 2764, 2833.