After talking with Ouyang Xiu, Li Hao went back to his house to find Gu Tingye.
After all, he had offered him a job as an eighth-rank official, which was much better than the low-ranking Yuhou in the plot.
You must know that even if their lord is Yin Feng, that is, a ninth-grade military attaché, he must be thanked by Gu Tingye.
When Li Hao entered the house and found Gu Tingye, he saw him competing with others in the backyard. Li Hao almost wanted to find a gong and drum team to cheer them on and congratulate them.
After Gu Tingye finished fighting, Li Hao stepped forward and pulled him to the main hall. After serving tea, he ordered everyone to leave.
Gu Tingye saw that Li Hao was so solemn, so he asked: "What's wrong with you? Did something happen when you came to the palace today? What does the official say about this?"
Li Hao told Gu Tingye, "The news in the palace today is not good news for me, but it is good news for you."
Gu Tingye asked anxiously: "What are you talking about in this roundabout way? Just tell me directly."
Li Hao then said: "The bad news is that Your Majesty has ordered me to lead troops to the south to suppress the rebellion. The good news is that you have to go with me."
After hearing this, Gu Tingye said strangely: "What kind of rebellion do you, a Kaifeng Prefecture official, want to quell? And why is it my business? What does this have to do with the current situation?"
Li Hao then explained from beginning to end: "Actually, I don't know what the specific relationship is, but the officials really have no intention of pursuing this matter.
As long as we run the league as soon as possible, the winners of the league will be selected and appointed as lieutenant generals, and then we will draw troops from the top four armies to form an army of 2,500 people. I will be the commander of the army, and Add four ranks of heroic cavalry officers.
And I recommend you in front of the officials to be the military capital, Marquis Yu, to help me command the entire army. So congratulations, you are about to become an official, and your appointment is higher than that of other nobles. "
Gu Tingye quickly accepted that he would be selected as an official. Although he did not want to use the Hou Mansion to get a job, in fact it would not be difficult for him to become an official.
But when he heard that Li Hao was going to lead an army to go on an expedition, he was stunned and asked: "Do you know how to lead an army, how to organize a march, how to set up camp, or do you think those dudes participating in the competition know these things?"
Li Hao said of course: "Of course I won't. As for those dudes, I don't have any expectations. But it doesn't matter if you know how. Otherwise, why would I keep you as my deputy?"
Gu Tingye was a little angry when he saw Li Hao acting so sure of himself.
But he still asked: "What time does the official set out to participate in the counter-insurgency?"
Li Hao replied: "The official's intention is to complete the army reorganization within one month after the competition, and then go directly south to quell the rebellion."
After hearing this, Gu Tingye looked surprised and said, "Why don't you try your best again? I ask myself that I really don't have the ability to help you. Should I lead them to death in this short time? By then, those noble people I can't bear your anger."
Seeing Gu Tingye like this, Li Hao stopped teasing Gu Tingye and said directly: "Forget it, let me be honest with you, the officials don't really intend to let me lead troops to fight.
In fact, I was asked to take people to walk around the edge of the battlefield. The purpose was to see if there was any talent among the nobles.
After walking around the battlefield, the entire army will be transferred back to Bianjing to serve as the imperial army to protect Bianjing.
So your task is to bring people safely, and just bring them back safely, and there are so many noble people here, and you are afraid that each family will not get some good people in, and the Fourth Army will be flooded. They are elites, and no one will be free of charge. What's so scary about such a mission? "
After hearing this, Gu Tingye also said: "If that's the case, then it should still be possible.
But just walking around the battlefield won't accomplish much. "
After hearing this, Li Hao laughed and said: "That's not necessarily the case. You don't necessarily have to get credit for something like this."
Gu Tingye asked: "What do you think? Let me know."
Li Hao told Gu Tingye, "I asked someone to find out. The general who led the army to conquer the bandits in the south this time was named Xie, and his name was Xie Youde.
Go and find out which distinguished family he is from. Then we will bring that family with us. I don't believe he has not yet received credit. "
Gu Tingye said: "You are in trouble, but this trick works well. Then I will ask Wen Yuan tomorrow. He should know."
Li Hao then warned: "It's okay to inquire, but don't tell others about this matter for the time being. I've only told you about this matter for the time being, and don't overdo it until the decree comes down."
In addition, the league must be arranged as soon as possible and will start in the near future to facilitate the formation of the army later. "
After hearing this, Gu Tingye expressed his understanding, but remembered something and asked, "What are you going to do with these people in the yard?"
Li Hao replied: "According to the original plan, let them all escort the old lady and Minglan back to Youyang, but they don't have to come back after they arrive in Youyang. Let Shitou take them to explore the bandit situation in the south, and everything can be arranged in advance." Meet us."
Gu Tingye replied: "This is a good idea, let's do it like this."
At this time, Li Hao reminded: "In addition to the competition during these days, you also have to arrange your family affairs. Sister Rong and Brother Chang, you have to make good arrangements.
In addition, you still have to go to Yinfeng to get an official position, so you may have to go back to Ningyuan Marquis Mansion. "
Gu Tingye replied: "Okay, I understand, I will take care of these things before departure."
After seeing Gu Tingye's promise, Li Hao got up and left. He happened to be free today, so he went to Sheng Mansion to find the old lady and asked what business he had with him.
In addition, now that there are nearly 300 skilled guards, it doesn't matter whether we need to take a detour or not.
When Li Hao entered the Shou'an Hall and paid homage to the old lady, he said: "The old lady came to invite me a few days ago, but I was busy at that time, so I didn't come to say hello and asked the old lady to atone for my sins."
The old lady said: "I heard Hua Lan talk about your matter when he came back a few days ago. I don't know how it is being handled now."
Li Hao replied: "It has been taken care of. This is why I came to see the old lady today."
After saying that, she looked around and the old lady understood what she meant, so she told Fang's mother: "Let everyone go out. You go outside and watch, and don't let anyone get close."
After everyone left, Li Hao said: "The officials are kind and did not blame me, they just sent me on an errand.
I was given the title of Xiaoqi Lieutenant and asked to lead an army to the south to participate in countering the rebellion. "
The old lady was a little anxious after hearing this. Li Hao hurriedly explained: "Don't worry, old lady. Didn't I hold a competition? This time, I was mainly asked to lead the victorious nobles to walk around the edge of the battlefield. It's dangerous. Not much.
I came here this time to talk about this, because I need to send some people to the south to investigate the situation in advance, so they can go with you and protect you to Youyang. "
The old lady said: "Is this appropriate? Don't get you into trouble."
Li Hao said: "No, it's originally considered a ride. Shitou next to Gu Tingye will take him with him. If there is anything to be done, just tell Shitou and let him make arrangements.
And with their escort, you may not need to take a detour. You can decide how to go by yourself. "
After hearing this, the old lady said: "Thank you very much, Brother Hao. Once we confirm the departure date, we will inform you.
In addition, if you have free time, you can go to Mu Cangzhai to meet your cousin. "
Li Hao said: "I won't go today. According to the official policy, I want to lead the troops south as soon as possible. During these days, I have to prepare for the game as soon as possible, start early and finish early, and then reorganize before going south. Time Somewhat rushed.
But if the old lady is not in a hurry to return, we might still see her in Youyang after I lead the army south. "
The old lady said: "When I return to Youyang this time, I plan to stay until the New Year. If you are free then, you can go to Youyang."
Li Hao agreed and then left.
What Li Hao said to the old lady was not an excuse, because he was a little nervous the first two times he met the saint, especially the second time when he was shocked. As a result, Li Hao never asked for the lottery and the imperial plaque promised by the official. Now Li Hao Hao couldn't enter the palace at will, so he had to go to Ouyang Xiu and ask him to help him get it.
