"Don't misunderstand, Great General Meng Tian; what he mentioned is merely a... bold guess, and nothing has been implemented yet." Han Hao acted fast, stomping Ye Shikai's foot under the table to signal him to keep quiet. Using people from the Wolf Clan to train the Qin Army might be acceptable when discussed among acquaintances, but if General Meng Tian heard it, learning from the Wolf Clan alone might lead someone with ulterior motives to fabricate charges against Ye Shikai.
Han Hao already regretted it now. He should have repeatedly warned Ye Shikai before the banquet not to mention employing "Wolf Clan instructors." But now, Ye Shikai "spoke without restraint," and his words were heard clearly by the assembled generals. He hoped Meng Tian would, for sentiment's sake, avoid anger and pretend he hadn't heard.
