After the banquet, the news that the magistrate of Pei County, Xiao He, was promoted to the magistrate of Kuaiji County, quickly spread to all directions.

Liu Ji, the head of Sishui Pavilion in Fengyangli, Pei County, naturally heard the news and left everyone who was drinking, and rushed towards Pei County in a hurry.

Xiao He had a good personal relationship with him. He usually called him brothers, but now his good brother has become successful. No matter what he said, he should go to see him off.

Liu Ji rented a fast horse from the inn. After several hours of traveling, he finally arrived in Pei County.

When he drove the horse to the gate of a simple villa, Liu Ji was stunned.

This inconspicuous small villa in Pei County is rare to see even ghosts on weekdays.

But now, in front of the villa, there are so many people that it has already been filled with water.

Many high-ranking officials and nobles who were in the past held a visit to him personally, hoping to get in touch with this upstart in the court.

"Give it aside."

Liu Ji got off the horse, tied the horse to a big tree, and then squeezed towards the crowd.

But soon, he was pushed out by the crowd.

"What are you squeezing?"

"What are you?"

"Don't you know if you come first and then?"

"Stay there."

"But the little pavilion leaders want to come and make connections?"

"Don't pee, see what kind of virtue you have?"

Several powerful men with gorgeous clothes were squeezed and looked at Liu Ji, who was wearing poor clothes, and said sarcastically.

Liu Ji had a dark face and felt very upset.

After all, I was a nobleman. Although the Liu family fell, no one restored the glory of our ancestors.

But one day, I will definitely be able to make a name for myself and become the best.

When he was twenty years old, he went to Wei State to join Xinling Jun, but he was unable to do so.

Liu Ji was in a very complicated mood at that time for this man he admired when he was young.

Although he was rejected, Liu Ji has always regarded Xinling Jun Wei Wuji as his role model for many years.

But if your strength is not allowed, you will be rolled by your sister-in-law when you take a few friends home to drink and eat.

Thinking of this, Liu Ji was helpless.

Fortunately, he has been doing well in Fengyang over the years, and even made several good brothers in Pei County.

Although Xiao He and Cao Shenlun are higher than him in his position, they all call him elder brother in private.

This made Liu Ji feel very pleased, but three years ago, after Qin destroyed the six kingdoms and unified the world.

At that time, I often carried out labor service to Xianyang. I accidentally met His Majesty the First Emperor who was on a tour and was shocked.

Since then, Liu Bang's worldview has been completely rewritten.

It seemed that Xinling Jun was no longer as radiant as before. He discovered a supreme king who was even more radiant in ancient and modern times, that is His Majesty the First Emperor.

When he saw such a luxurious and grand show, he couldn't help but sigh that a real man should be like this.

But Liu Ji knew very well that in this life, I was afraid that it would be difficult to reach the height of this man.

A small pavilion chief, the humblest minor official in the empire.

A high-ranking emperor, the most noble king of the empire.

There is an insurmountable gap between the two, and it is not an exaggeration to have a huge difference.

This man replaced Xinlingjun's position in his heart and became the peak that he could not reach but wanted to pursue for the rest of his life.

Xiao He was appreciated by this man, and he became a tyrant in one step, becoming a tyrant who controls a fertile land.

Of course, Liu Ji refused to let go of any opportunity, even if there was only a slim glimmer of hope, he would never let it go.

He is indeed here to see him off, but more importantly, he hopes to take advantage of Xiao He's east wind to see if he can take him on a journey.

"Call Xiao He out."

Looking at the crowd with people, Liu Ji knew that he would definitely not be able to squeeze in, so he could only take a different approach.

Sure enough, with Liu Ji's roar, the bustling crowds in front of him instantly quieted down, brushing together, and looking back at the same time to find the owner of this voice.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Liu Ji didn't care at all and continued to yell with a smile: "Why don't Xiao He get out to greet his elder brother?"

At the simple villa, Liu Ji shouted again.

Soon the crowd looked at Liu Ji, then at the closed courtyard.

A burst of laughter suddenly broke out, and many people continued to sarcasm.

"Pretending to behave, you can slander me if you don't play this mysterious thing here, Mr. Xiao is also something you can slander?"

"Get out quickly if you know the fun, otherwise you will break your legs."

Faced with the sarcasm of everyone, Liu Ji was not angry at all, and still had a faint smile on his face, allowing everyone to scold him.

Squeak!

Not long after, the closed gate of the villa was opened. Xiao He stood in front of the gate, looking at the crowd, his eyes searching with confusion.

Xiao He naturally didn't take these people to make connections seriously.

These people are so arrogant that they have never seen anyone run to them every day before. Now they are appreciated and valued by His Majesty the First Emperor. They run very hard, but who cares about it?

But just as he was reading a book in the yard, he suddenly heard a shout, and the sound sounded very familiar, so he opened the yard door and found out.

"Xiao He, Brother Xiao, where am I here?"

Liu Ji raised his hand, waved his hand to Xiao He who was standing in front of the door, and said with a smile.

"Brother Liu?"

At this time, Xiao He also saw Liu Ji, who was squeezed to the end by the crowd, and immediately greeted him with a warm smile on his face.

Everyone looked at this scene in a daze. The upstart who they were so hard to meet was actually scolded by this little pavilion leader?

Especially those who sneered Liu Ji, their faces turned green.

It seems that if I offended this pavilion chief, I am afraid I will never be able to get on Xiao He's thread again.

Those who did not speak had different thoughts. Looking at Liu Ji who was enthusiastically pulling into the other courtyard, maybe they could find a breakthrough in this person?

After entering the villa, Xiao He asked his servants to prepare some wine and food, and asked someone to find Cao Shen, and the three of them started to have a drink and chat.

After drinking and eating, the three of them started chatting.

The atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Old Xiao, you got what you want this time and it's soaring to the sky!"

"To be honest, I want to give you something! You know, brother, I really have nothing to lack except money."

Liu Ji was drunk and held Xiao He's hand. Although he spoke lightly, he revealed endless sadness.

"Hey! Brother Liu, we brothers know the truth. When do we need these false things?"

Xiao He looked at Liu Ji, whose eyes were red but his face was full of smiles, and a little warmth surged in his heart.

"Old Xiao, our old Cao is also poor and innocent. The old mother at home is still seriously ill. She is really short of money and can only spend some time. I wish you a bright future and a success as soon as possible."

Cao Shen is a typical big man of all sizes. Although he was a prison officer in Pei County, he lived a good life.

But since his mother was seriously ill, Cao Shen realized that his salary was simply insignificant.

Over the past few years, his family's life has become more and more miserable, and he has sold almost all the people he can.

Xiao He looked at the few friends who had a close relationship, smiled, and then took out the wooden box that had been prepared from under the table.

Liu Ji and Cao Shen looked at each other, and they all showed confusion and confusion.

"Old Cao, Brother Liu, let me first make it clear, I, Lao Xiao, don't look down on you! This is some of the family assets I have accumulated over the years. Now I am leaving, so I will give these external things to my two brothers!"

After saying that, Xiao He opened the wooden box. In addition to some copper coins, there were also a few pieces of broken gold in the box. [Gold is the top coin, and half a liang of copper coins on the outside and the square inner coin is the bottom coin.]

"Old Xiao, you're boring. I'm alone and don't need these things. Lao Cao and his mother need to support him. These things are more useful to him."

Liu Ji glanced at the wooden box and said without hesitation.

"No, I can't collect this money."

Cao Shen's voice was firm and he refused directly.

"What are you doing? You know, I have been promoted to county magistrate, with a salary of 2,000 shi per year. This amount of money is really nothing to me."

Xiao He persuaded him earnestly.

"Yes! Lao Cao, Lao Xiao is very developed now, you don't have to be polite to him. After all, the cost of taking medicine and supporting alimony is a considerable amount. Your salary alone is far from enough."

Liu Ji also spoke aloud and advised Cao Shen with kind words.
To be continued...