Qin Official

"I hope Mr. Xiao can save Liu Ji!"

As the host of the wedding banquet, Xiao He had just wiped his face when Liu Ji barged in. He closed the door and knelt down in front of Xiao He, recounting all the grievances he had with the Jiaodong County Sheriff.

From the first meeting of the Battle of Waihuang eight years ago, to the meeting again, searching for people, and cutting beards in Xianyang City last winter, it tells the whole story.

"I said Governor Wei would give you money for no reason!"

Although the water Liu Ji prepared for him was hot, Xiao He only felt a chill now.

Although Hei Fu is the head of a county and a minister of the emperor, it is really scary to find this little person in the huge world when Liu Ji is disguised and does not know his place of origin!

Or is the so-called missing person just a warning? Liu Ji had been discovered long ago when he was serving as a corvee in Xianyang, but the county guard remained hidden and was secretly monitored. They followed the clues and found Pei County...

The less clear Heifu's intentions were, the more sophisticated and sophisticated his methods became in Xiao He's imagination.

But when he reached the position of Heifu, if he wanted to kill Liu Ji, all he had to do was say a word or even a hint, and naturally countless people would do it for him. For example, Magistrate Pei, the Prime Minister, and the Wei who kept trying to please Hei Fu at last night's banquet. Qin law? It may work well in Guanxi and Nanjun, but in Guandong, especially deep into the countryside, there is a lot of room for maneuver. As a person in the system, Xiao He knows this very well.

Why did he put so much effort into doing these things and care so much about Liu Ji? Xiao He couldn't figure it out.

Liu Ji thought, "Maybe I was the governor's friend when I killed the Qin soldiers in Waihuang?"

Xiao He shook his head: "I heard that this county governor attaches great importance to the friendship between the local party and the party. If you kill his friend, the two disciples outside will not give you money, but will bring the government officials to ask for you. Or maybe the county guard wants to I want to use you to find the absconding Zhang Er..."

According to Liu Ji, Zhang Er had a grudge against the county guard, but even so, after finding Liu Ji, he could just let Pei County capture him and interrogate him according to the procedures. The charge of Zhang Er's betrayal of the party was enough for Liu Ji. It's ridiculous, why do you have to play so many tricks?

At this moment, Liu Ji did not appear to be arrogant or naughty at all. Instead, he nodded towards Xiao He in fear and calmness, and asked: "Mr. Xiao, what can be done now that the matter has come to this?"

Xiao He also had a headache. He was worried that Liu Ji had such a feud with Hei Fu. He was also worried that his many years of investment were about to be wasted. He said angrily: "He is two thousand stones, and you are the chief of the small pavilion. If you use yi to measure baht, what do you think?"

"He is so powerful that he can give me money and also give me death!"

The gap in status is too big for a small person to resist. Liu Ji knew this very well. He raised his head and said decisively: "How about dying?"

Liu Ji's first reaction was to run. A few dozen miles to the west of Fengyi was Fengxize, where there were dense forests and swamps, and there were snakes and insects everywhere. After the fall of the Chu State, there were quite a few remnant soldiers and bandits there. Joining them might help you survive, but it would be a pity for you to have a good marriage. He has not yet slept with the bride...

Xiao He looked at Liu Ji and thought to himself: "The Governor Wei's thoughts are unpredictable and his actions are unpredictable. He knew that I was coming to marry Liu Ji, so he deliberately asked two guests to follow him and gave him 10,000 yuan as a gift, or to scare Liu Ji. Ji, it's a crime for him to run away in fear of crime. If he dies under my eyes, wouldn't I become an accessory?"

Thinking of this, Xiao He shuddered. Unlike Liu Ji, who was a bachelor, he had hundreds of people from the whole clan counting on him.

At this time, Liu Ji shook his head repeatedly and rejected his idea: "No, since he can find me in many prefectures and counties, he must have spies watching me! There are two of his retainers outside, I'm afraid as soon as I go out , and was followed by him."

With a ferocious look on his face, he could not be more cruel, lead his companions and friends, kill the two disciples before leaving, and live in the wilderness from then on!

Xiao He immediately answered: "Of course, maybe County Sheriff Wei just wants to scare you into running away, so that others can follow you and find Zhang Er."

Liu Ji was so anxious that he jumped up and said, "Since we separated from Shan's father, I haven't seen Zhang Er for eight years. Who knows where he has gone?"

"But Sheriff Wei thinks you know that you are like a fish trapped in a net. Even if you die, it will be just as easy for Sheriff Wei to catch you. What's more, if you can escape, what will happen to your parents, brothers, and your bride? "

After Xiao He thought for a while, he gave Liu Ji an idea: "Since Sheriff Wei didn't directly send people to catch you and kill you, maybe he doesn't want to punish you according to the national law, but wants you to take the initiative to apologize to him..."

"Isn't that why you sent him to your door to die?" Liu Ji's scalp went numb when he thought of that black face, and he didn't want to do anything about it.

"otherwise."

Xiao Hewei and Liu Ji analyzed: "The governor of Wei County went to Jiaodong and wanted to use his fists. He needed local scholars to use him. If you had a festival in the past and you publicly apologized, if the county governor killed you, it would appear that he has a small capacity. If you let it go, Then you can get a tolerant reputation and attract the scholars of Guandong to join you. Therefore, rather than fleeing, going to Jiaodong in person to plead guilty will give you a better chance of surviving."

"Xiao Jun, please allow me to think about it..." Liu Ji was also forced into desperation, otherwise he would not ask Xiao He for help.

"It's a matter of life and death. You'd better think clearly. Don't worry, Xiao He will ask for leave from the county magistrate and go to Jiaodong with you to intercede for you!"

Xiao He seems to be loyal and sincere, always thinking about Liu Ji, but in the final analysis, it is still for himself.

"I originally thought that the world was in chaos and Qin's empire could not be consolidated, so I wanted to lurk in Peixian County to observe the changes in the world. Once there was chaos, I would push Liu Ji to take the lead and gather local heroes and knights as assistants, which would help me preserve my clan. But now It seems that it is not feasible.”

Liu Ji, a little fish, had been targeted by a giant whale early on. He had to either die or run away. Even if he went to Jiaodong to "please bear apology" according to Xiao He's instructions, he might not be able to return to Peixian easily in the future.

Liu Ji, who is not in Peixian County, is like a fish out of water, trapped on the beach, and no longer has the ability to stir up trouble in his hometown.

No matter how he chooses, Liu Ji, who Xiao He has invested in for many years, is already dead. Thinking about it this way, this is probably the governor of Wei County's plan to kill two birds with one stone in order to recruit Xiao He to serve as an official in Jiaodong?

The more Xiao He thought about it, the more terrifying he felt. It was better not to offend such a person.

He paced with his hands behind his back, thinking: "I will go to Jiaodong with Liu Ji. Firstly, to intercede for him, I have exhausted my love for the past ten years. Secondly, I can also use Liu Ji as bait to try. If he kills Liu Ji, it means he is a narrow-minded person who only wants to achieve quick results. If he doesn't kill Liu Ji, he is someone who understands the overall situation and has deep plans..."

According to his different personalities, Xiao He made different plans for the future of himself and his family.

As for Liu Ji? I can only feel sorry for him.

Xiao He was optimistic about Liu Jishi's efforts to win over him, cultivate friendship, and make Liu Ji trust him. But when it comes to himself and his family, he can sell Liu Ji without hesitation!

Just like history, Han Xin succeeded because of Xiao He's recommendation, but failed because of Xiao He's deception...

And Liu Ji, after some hesitation, also made the decision in history that under the persuasion of his advisers, he resolutely went to the Hongmen meeting!

"Forget it! Anyway, raising your head or shrinking your head will lead to death. It's better to take the initiative to go to Jiaodong, first to apologize, secondly to thank you for the 10,000 yuan gift, and thirdly, Nai Gong wants to see what he wants to do to me. !”

Xiao He raised his palm and said, "Shan! When are you leaving?"

Liu Ji said harshly: "The fish is dead and the net is broken, let's leave tonight!"

Xiao He asked: "If you don't want to welcome the bride, you won't have a bridal chamber?"

"If my life is gone, how can we get married? I might die if I go here, so I won't delay the Lu girl."

After saying that, Liu Ji bowed to Xiao He: "Xiao Jun, wait a moment, I will go to Lu Gong to break the engagement!"

Xiao He was afraid that this unscrupulous guy Liu Ji would deceive him, so he ran away when he went out, and quickly followed him out, trying to keep an eye on him.

But what he didn't expect was that Liu Ji's thoughts were really like the weather in April and May, which could change at any time.

Liu Ji said he was going to break off the engagement, walked out of the room, then stomped his feet, and went straight to the lively lobby, where he found the two diners sent by the black husband who were drinking, and bowed to them:

"Two heroes, the county governor is a two-thousand-stone official, a very noble person, but Liu Ji is just the head of a small pavilion fighting for food. The county governor gave me a gift of ten thousand yuan, and Liu Ji was very grateful. I should have gone immediately. I chased the governor's chariot and thanked me in person, but tonight is my wedding day, and as the pavilion chief, it is a serious crime to leave my post without authorization. I also ask two strong men to stay with me for two days. After Liu Ji gets married, he will resign immediately tomorrow morning as the pavilion chief. After completing the examination, I went to Jiaodong with the two warriors to personally thank the county governor for the gift!"

Liu Ji almost said the word "gift" through gritted teeth, but to others, it sounded like he was crying with gratitude.

The two diners looked confused. Hei Fu only asked them to send money and stay in Fengyi for a few more days to see Liu Ji's reaction. However, he did not expect that the little pavilion chief would come like this. After looking at each other, he could only Nod.

The guests at the wedding banquet who didn't know the truth cheered one after another: "As expected of Liu Ji, in order to express his gratitude, the pavilion director refused to do it. He is so heroic!"

Liu Ji is a mute eating Coptidis chinensis and cannot express his pain. He can only wave his arms and shout: "Second son, it's getting late. Old Liu has to toss all night. If you have eaten and drank enough, you can follow me to welcome the bride." go!"

"Brother Ji, can you spend the whole night with your age?"

Lu Wan and others started to make loud noises, and Fan Kuai came out of the back kitchen with his hands full of oil. Xia Houying said that he had prepared the carriage, and Ren Ao stayed to entertain the guests. Xiao He was pulled into the carriage by Liu Ji: No matter what Both the main car and the auxiliary car were borrowed by Liu Ji.

Waiting for the main carriage to take the lead, Xiao He asked Liu Ji softly: "Aren't you afraid of delaying Lady Lu, so you want to break off the engagement and leave overnight?"

"Bah! I was blinded by lard, so I said nonsense!"

Liu Ji drove the carriage and said with a smile: "Marrying her may delay her. But if I don't marry, I will be delayed!"

His logic in life is that he would rather let down others than let himself down!

"That's right, my life and death are unknown when I leave. But don't say that I have an enmity with a county guard. Even if Mount Tai collapses in front of my eyes, what will happen if the sky falls? If a man dies and a bird looks up to the sky, if he is still alive, Nai Gong will be the last one. If you sleep with a woman once, if you are lucky, you can save more seeds for my old Liu family! Even if you die, it will not be a loss!"

In Xiao He's eyes, Liu Ji's face at this time has changed from the initial fear and fear to a dead pig that is not afraid of boiling water, and even hummed explicit local slang...

"Good Liu Ji, you are indeed a brave man!" Xiao He nodded and smiled.

There is a saying in later generations: If a man is unable to tolerate human nature, he will rise up with his sword and fight when he sees the insult. This is not brave enough. There are great brave men in the world who are not surprised when they are suddenly attacked, and are not angry when they are attacked for no reason. The person they hold hostage is very big, and their ambition is far-reaching!

Although Xiao He didn't know this passage, he became more and more certain that his previous view of Liu Ji was correct. He was indeed the kind of courageous person who dared to do things and could accomplish things. It was just a pity, a pity...

Xiao He sighed and looked up at the stars that were gradually emerging on the horizon. They seemed dazzling, but compared to the boundless night that shrouded them, they were still nothing!

…

A few days later, when Cao Shen learned that Xiao He and Liu Ji were going to Jiaodong with him, he looked confused. Heifu's motorcade has also arrived in Linzi, the second largest city in the world, and met his old boss, the Marquis of Guannei, Wang Bi...