Hearing this, Chen Shengzhi was really angry.
Yes, I have Han Qi's support here. As long as he comes forward, the supervisor and the Ministry of Works will definitely give him face.
But what should I say after I found Han Qi, saying that my men were too stupid and fell into Li Hao's scheme.
Then he couldn't handle it now and needed his help. This was too embarrassing for Chen Shengzhi to say to himself.
As for the matter of his coming forward, Chen Shengzhi didn't even think about it. After all, since Li Hao dared to do this, he must be sure that he couldn't solve it.
Chen Shengzhi still believed in Li Hao's brain, so there was no need to seek trouble.
But Chen Shengzhi didn't think of other methods for a while, so he tried to delay the time and went to find foreign aid: "Let me think about how to deal with this matter. You can go back and do your work first."
Li Hao replied: "Okay, but now there are only five days left before the deadline for delivery to the Privy Council. You must be very careful, sir."
After finishing speaking, Li Hao bowed to Chen Shengzhi and left directly. His behavior seemed very polite, but not too much.
Li Hao left Chen Shengzhi's place and returned to the Salt and Iron Division to continue working. He didn't rush to Ouyang Xiuna until he reached Xiaya.
Unbeknownst to Li Hao, there were several people behind him. After Li Hao left Sansi, they followed him furtively until they watched Li Hao enter Ouyang Xiu's residence.
Only two of these people were nailed here, and the others left first.
After Li Hao entered Ouyang Xiu's mansion, Ouyang Xiu happened to be talking to Ouyang Fa and Ouyang Yi.
Speaking of which, this was the first time Li Hao met Ouyang Yi. When he was introduced by his servants, he had to be introduced by Ouyang Xiu.
Otherwise, it really doesn't look like him, because compared to Ouyang Xiu and Ouyang Fa, Ouyang Yi does look much more ordinary. No wonder he was not famous in the original history.
Although his heart was tickling, Li Hao was still doing well on his face. He had a good chat with the two brothers and took care of their studies.
It's just that these words seemed to hit the two of them hard, because neither of the two brothers inherited Ouyang Xiu's talent for the imperial examination, and their path to the imperial examination was not smooth.
And because Li Hao passed away at a young age, he became someone else's child.
Because of this, although Ouyang Xiu and Mrs. Xue are both clear-minded and open-minded people, they inevitably have more expectations for the two brothers.
In this case, Ouyang Fa could still deal with himself calmly because he had many interactions with Li Hao.
But Ouyang Yi heard too much about Li Hao from his parents, and he accumulated a lot of dissatisfaction in the comparisons.
Dang Ji said: "I heard that you became a Jinshi at the age of fifteen, and you are also a first-class Tanhualang. I think this is the best place to study.
There is an absolute in our academy that no one has been able to challenge for decades. I wonder if you dare to give it a try. "
Hearing this, Li Hao was stunned. He didn't understand what was wrong with this guy and why he was so hostile to him when they first met.
However, due to Ouyang Xiu's face, Li Hao really couldn't say anything. If it were another ignorant guy, he would have to have a taste of the iron fist of society.
As for what Ouyang Yi said was absolute, Li Hao really didn't take it to heart.
If it is really the kind of absolute that cannot be corrected for decades, then it is very likely that it will be passed on to future generations. I have reserves brought by future generations, and nine times out of ten I have heard of it.
Just when Li Hao was about to answer, Ouyang Xiu said first, "You are so rude, how can I talk to your Li family brother like that? Please apologize immediately."
Ouyang Yi's face was full of anger at this time, but he did not dare to disobey due to the majesty of his father.
He had no choice but to say against his will: "Brother, please forgive me, I shouldn't have made any provocation just now.
Provocative. "
As soon as he finished speaking, and before Li Hao could respond to comfort him, Ouyang Xiu asked the two brothers to leave.
After the two of them left, Li Hao said, "Uncle, there is no need to be so angry. I think Ouyang Yi is just a young man with a young heart and no ill intentions."
Ouyang Xiu replied: "You still have a young mind. You had already passed the imperial examination at his age. Why didn't I see that you had such a young mind at that time?"
After hearing this, Li Hao thought to himself, how can you compare me with him? After all, I cheated.
Just when Li Hao didn't know how to answer, Ouyang Xiu didn't want to continue this topic either.
Then I heard Ouyang Xiu say: "By the way, why did you come to see me today? You probably didn't come here to reminisce about the past."
At this time, Li Hao remembered that he came to see Ouyang Xiu because he had something to discuss, and was almost led astray by Ouyang Yi.
He immediately said: "It's true that something happened. Some time ago, I asked Gu Tingye to check the western suburbs camp, and then I discovered a situation.
It turned out that Zhao Zongquan had recruited a group of middle and lower-level generals in the western suburbs camp, and the total manpower was quite large. "
When Ouyang Xiu heard this, he was also shocked and asked: "How could it be possible? The western suburbs camp has always been a place that attracts everyone's attention. How did he hide it from everyone's sight?"
Li Hao explained: "We are staring at the western suburbs camp, focusing on the leading generals, who will pay attention to the stragglers.
It is estimated that the situation of other people is similar to ours. If it weren't for the Gu family's connections this time and Gu Tingye's deliberate pursuit, Zhao Zongquan would have been able to hide it.
But now we only know roughly who have taken refuge, and Gu Tingye is still checking. "
Ouyang Xiu said: "Well, this matter must be investigated clearly, and the stability of the western suburbs camp must be ensured no matter what."
Li Hao said: "Of course I know this, but we don't have an idea yet on how to do it.
I came to see my uncle today because I wanted him to help me find a solution. "
Of course Ouyang Xiu would not refuse this request and agreed immediately.
Then Li Hao asked again: "In addition, I also want to ask my uncle where the people who followed him into Shu are now."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Xiu naturally understood what Li Hao meant, and immediately said: "They can really help if they return to Beijing at this time.
A few days ago, they reported that they had left Xingyuan Mansion. According to normal march, it would take more than a month to get back.
I will send them a message from the Privy Council to hasten them. "
Li Hao said happily at this time: "Then thank you for your hard work, uncle."
Ouyang Xiu replied: "I have nothing to do here, but you, your focus must be on the western suburbs camp.
Put away whatever you can at the Salt and Iron Division. I also know that Chen Shengzhi has been embarrassing you recently, and I will find a way to help you deal with it. "
After hearing this, Li Hao said: "Speaking of which, I really have something I want my uncle to help me with."
Then he told how he deliberately guided Chen Shengzhi's people to destroy a large amount of molten iron.
After hearing this, Ouyang Xiu frowned and lectured: "You shouldn't do this. Soldiers are a major issue for the country.
This batch of weapons is urgently needed by the imperial court. Even if you want to plot against Chen Shengzhi and others, you should not take advantage of it. "
Hearing Ouyang Xiu's dissatisfaction, Li Hao quickly explained: "Uncle misunderstood. No matter what I do, I will not joke about military affairs. In fact, now the Weiyuan uses a new forging method, which has greatly increased efficiency.
The weapons requested by the Privy Council have long been prepared with high quality and quantity, but I deliberately hid them.
The Privy Council could take it out whenever they wanted. "
