The news that Li Hao and Gu Tingye asked Yang Wenyuan and the others to borrow someone was soon known to others.
Because Yang Wenyuan and the others didn't care at first. When someone asked Gu Tingye and Li Hao what they were looking for, Yang Wenyuan said it bluntly.
As a result, he said it unintentionally but listened intently. Some of them who were flexible may have thought that this was an opportunity to make friends with the two of them, so they went to the two of them together with Wu Zhen, the fourth son of Jinghaihou family, and said that they could borrow some people.
Li Hao originally planned to refuse. After all, there was really no need to find so many people and he owed everyone a favor.
But later Wu Zhen said to Gu Tingye: "Then you are not interesting enough. You directly asked Yang Wenyuan and others to borrow money without asking us.
Now that we know it and come to help voluntarily, you are still pushing back. Maybe we should get closer to them and look down on us. "After that, he would pull Gu Tingye to tell him a truth.
After hearing this, Gu Tingye felt that this was really not good, and without thinking too much, he came to discuss with Li Hao how to borrow more. Anyway, more people would only make it safer, so it was not a bad thing.
So he agreed and asked each of these families to arrange for three people to come over and then go south together. Before leaving, he specifically said that this matter should not be spread externally. Now that we have enough people, there is really no need to borrow any more. He also specifically went to tell Yang Wenyuan and the others.
Originally, after this incident, Li Hao thought that the matter was over, but then the news came out from nowhere, saying that Li Hao and Gu Tingye were operating behind the scenes. The winner of this competition had already been decided, so he borrowed from these Produced within human hands.
This suddenly pushed Li Hao and Gu Tingye to the forefront of the limelight. You must know that these dudes from noble families have bad tempers, and they almost broke out when they got together.
While Gu Tingye was thinking of ways to explain, he quickly sent someone to find Li Hao.
When Li Hao arrived from Kaifeng Mansion, he saw that the nobles had been divided into two groups on the polo field. One group was much smaller, headed by Yang Wenyuan and Wu Zhen, and the other group was scattered. A large number of people stood scattered.
After Li Hao arrived, Gu Tingye hurried over and introduced the general situation to Li Hao. Only then did Li Hao realize that these people thought that Li Hao was borrowing manpower because they had good relations with Yang Wenyuan and Wu Zhen, so they gave it to each other privately and secretly transferred the competition's information to Li Hao. The rankings have been agreed, and the championship will be given to these people who are close to each other.
After listening to Gu Tingye's words, Li Hao came to explain to everyone the reason for borrowing people. He explained that the matter of borrowing people had nothing to do with the competition. It was just a coincidence. All competitions would be judged by referees to ensure fairness, justice and openness. .
At the same time, it was explained that this matter cannot be agreed upon. After all, this competition can only win two championships in polo and Cuju. There are more than a dozen companies here, and it cannot be arranged.
But no matter how Li Hao and Gu Tingye explained, there were always some people below who didn't believe it, so they remained in a stalemate.
However, seeing that Li Hao's words were more or less effective, Yang Wenyuan came out to explain the whole story and said: "Everyone really misunderstood. Gu Erlang and Li Hao just wanted to borrow a few people to protect their relatives. Such a small thing is not worth it." carry.
The so-called intentional favoritism and secretly determining the rankings are completely false. I dare to guarantee in the name of the Duke of Lingguo that there will be no malpractice for personal gain. "
Because Lingguo Gong's family has always had prestige among the lords, and Yang Wenyuan's reputation is not bad, everyone in the opposite direction showed signs of dispersing after hearing this.
Li Hao and the others were relieved when they saw this, but then someone suddenly walked out of the crowd and said: "What's the use of your promise? You are all talking about it. Who knows whether what you say is true or false.
And I heard that the officials are now interested in reorganizing the Forbidden Army. Who knows if you did this because you knew about it and wanted to gain attention from the officials at this time. No one believes you if you just rely on this statement without any evidence. If you have the ability, you can provide evidence to prove it. "
As soon as the man finished speaking, people below him immediately began to echo his words. As a result, everyone below gradually stopped leaving, and some people even became more excited.
However, Li Hao was a little confused after hearing this. What does this have to do with, and why is it related to the reorganization of the Forbidden Army.
Li Hao then asked Gu Tingye in a low voice: "What is the reorganization of the Forbidden Army he said about and what does it have to do with us."
Gu Tingye replied: "I have just heard about this. It is said that it is news from the government that the officials are very dissatisfied with the current appearance of the Forbidden Army and intend to send people to rectify it.
Isn't it just that we are organizing a league? Didn't the news you asked me to pass on in the early stage say how much the government attaches great importance to it? Therefore, there are rumors that the winner of this league will directly enter the Forbidden Army and participate in the rectification of the Forbidden Army. "
After hearing this, Li Hao was dumbfounded and said: "This is really a self-inflicted crime. But they all believe such an outrageous thing. How can this be true?"
After hearing this, Gu Tingye also said: "I know this is unreliable, but I can't help but believe it."
Li Hao was speechless for a while after hearing this. Then he looked at the man in the crowd who was still arguing with Yang Wenyuan. Li Hao asked: "Who is this man? He looks like he is deliberately causing trouble. Have you ever offended him?" him?"
Gu Tingye replied: "Song Qiping of the Songyang Hou family has always been at odds with the Yang Wenyuan family. Today we are afraid that we will also suffer the same disaster."
After finishing speaking, seeing that Song Qiping and Yang Wenyuan were still arguing, Gu Tingye stood up and said: "We have a clear conscience about this matter, and we have definitely not done anything for personal gain. But since Qiping has doubts, let's talk about it. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Song Qiping replied: "Since Zhong Huai said so, let me tell you what I think. I think if you participate with suspicion, it will inevitably be unfair to the rest of us, so it's best not to participate now. Wait. Let’s explain the matter clearly and make sure there is no suspicion before talking about it.”
Upon hearing this, Yang Wenyuan said angrily: "What do you mean? I said I didn't do anything. Don't slander me. Originally it didn't matter whether I participated in this competition or not, but now in order to prove my innocence, I have to participate." , otherwise wouldn’t it mean that I admit that I have done such a scandalous thing?”
After hearing this, Song Qiping said: "Then what do you think we should do? Now that you have finished everything, what else do you want us to say? But if Wenyuan really thinks this is inappropriate, I have another idea."
While speaking, he looked towards Li Hao, and then said: "The two parties involved now, except Wen Yuan, think that Gu Erlang and Brother Li are suspected of engaging in malpractice for personal gain. In fact, if the two are willing to leave this organizer, If Fang's position is replaced by someone else, it will be fine for everyone.
But after all, the two of them organized this matter from scratch, so it would be a bit unkind to let the two of them give up.
How about we all send some manpower, so that everyone is on the same line again, which is fair to everyone. "
As soon as these words came out, several people below echoed loudly and encouraged everyone.
After Li Hao heard this, he frowned and felt bad. Gu Tingye next to him also heard that there was a problem.
Li Hao then stepped forward and said: "Actually, everyone may have misunderstood. This competition is of great importance, and officials are watching. How dare Brother Gu and I have any selfish thoughts.
However, this incident is indeed caused by my improper thinking, so I will not borrow any of these people. They will treat everyone equally, and during the competition, some people from you will be invited to act as referees to judge the fairness of the competition. In your opinion, Is it appropriate? "
After hearing Li Hao's words, the attitudes of everyone below softened.
But Song Qiping naturally didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he said: "That's what I said, but the favor has been recorded, and now even if it doesn't succeed, it can't be treated equally.
And if Brother Li really needs manpower, we can't miss your business. But if Brother Li refuses like this, we have to doubt that the borrowing of people that Brother Li originally said was just an excuse, and that's not the purpose. . "
Li Hao was so choked by Song Qiping that he didn't know how to refute, but Song Qiping didn't stay much after he finished speaking, leaving only one sentence. "I will send manpower to your mansion today, don't worry."
Then he left with a large group of people. After Song Qiping left, other people also sent people one after another, and they quickly dispersed, and then only Yang Wenyuan and a few other parties were left.
At this time, Gu Tingye came over and said: "If it is true as he said, and these lord's disciples are asked to send all the men, there will be two to three hundred soldiers who can fight well.
It would be easier to deal with it in other places, but if such a group of people gather in Bianjing, I am afraid that the memorials impeaching us will bury us, and more importantly, what will be the attitude of the officials? "
Li Hao said: "But so what, in this situation, I just want them to go outside the city, but I'm afraid no one will listen to me.
But after all, I am also a civil servant with a Jinshi background, and I am not a military commander. In addition, I am young and under-ranked now. The officials will think that I am temporarily confused at most, and at the worst they will reprimand me and demote me.
And those guys didn't really want to do anything to me. Their purpose was to take over all the league affairs from us, and they were just waiting for us to compromise and ask for help. "
After hearing this, Gu Tingye said, "Then what do you think?"
After hearing this, Li Hao was silent for a while, and then said: "Let them have a big dream in the Spring and Autumn Period. Even if I am unlucky, I have to find a way to drag them into the water. When I see it, is it me, a civil servant, who is anxious, or they, the martial arts people?" urgent."
