Everyone sat down again, pushed the cup and changed the lamp, it was not lively, but seeing Cao Shen sullen, he seemed to have something on his mind. Montenegro asked: "Brother Cao, my apprentice Fan Hao is loyal, righteous, and the same age as Sister Cao's family. ”

"Alas! Cao and Brother Fan have been friends for several years and know their temperament! My sister is a widowed ominous person, if she is loved by Brother Fan, she should not shirk it. It's just that the county magistrate also took a fancy to my sister and wanted to accept her as a concubine, so he mentioned it to me several times. Today he ordered me to come back and persuade him. Cao Shen said with a sigh.

"In this way, Ling Mei already has another high branch, we are presumptuous!" Montenegro asked with a smirk.

"Why do you say that, brother? I'm sick of it! The county order is nearly half a hundred years old, and he has already married five wives and concubines, so if I marry my sister, wouldn't it push her into the fire pit? Come over today, I was planning to persuade my sister to sell this store, let's go to join my friend Xiao He! Cao Shen said.

"Hahaha!" Montenegro smiled, "In this case, you can ask your sister, as long as she agrees, I have my own way." Not to mention the small Pei County Order, even if the Surabaya County Guard came, he didn't dare to say anything! ”

"No need to ask!" Cao, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, replied loudly: "As long as you don't have to marry that bad old man, everything is up to your brother!" After Cao finished speaking, his face turned red and he dodged away.

When everyone heard this, they all looked at Cao Shen. Cao Shen said happily: "If my sister can tie the knot with Brother Fan, it will be a blessing that she has cultivated in eight lifetimes. Cao is in charge of her! ”

"Fan Xu, what do you think?" Montenegro asked.

Everyone looked at Fan Hao again. Fan Xu, a seven-foot strong man, bowed his head embarrassedly at this time, rubbed the placket of his clothes, and replied shyly: "As long as Miss Cao doesn't dislike Fan Xu, Fan Xu will naturally be happy!" Ask Ah Da and Master to call the shots. ”

"Good!" Montenegro picked up the bowl of wine in front of him and said, "This is the matter!" How about registering at the government tomorrow and getting married the day after tomorrow? ”

When they heard this, they all raised the wine in their bowls and drank it all.

"I heard that Sister Ling has three non-marriages, and we will prepare tomorrow, and we must not treat this sister badly!" Montenegro replied.

Cao Shen said: "That's my sister who is tired of those indiscriminate suitors, and she is talking nonsense, in order to reject those messy people." How can it be taken seriously? ”

Fan Da also said embarrassedly: "Our family is in trouble in Taiyuan County, and we have not yet repaid the great kindness of our brothers. ”

"You're welcome, you guys. It is because of Lingmei's 'three don't marry' that she left a good fate, and this 'three don't marry' has made this great contribution, and these three things are missing! Besides, Fan Xu and I have a master-apprentice relationship, why bother? You can arrange it, and I'll take care of the rest! Montenegro said with a smile.

The happy event is negotiated, everyone is happy, and the cup is changed. At this time, another table of guests came to the tavern, and a loud voice shouted: "Boss, come to the table with good wine and good food!" His grandmother's is building roads every day, and we're tired to death! ”

As soon as Fan Hao heard this voice, he immediately said, "It's Brother Cao's good brother Liu Ji who is here!" I'm going to say hello to him, we're getting married tomorrow, I have to talk to him! ”

When Montenegro heard the word Liu Ji, he was shocked, isn't this Liu Ji the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang? Montenegro quickly calmed down and said with a smile: "In that case, you go and come back quickly!" ”

Fan Xu immediately got up and went out. Montenegro said to Cao Shen again: "This Liu Ji, listening to his voice is quite bold, I don't know who it is?" ”

Cao Shen listened, took a big sip of wine, and introduced: "This Liu Ji is the third son of Liu Taigong of Liu Zhai in Fengyi, and the Liu family has hundreds of acres of land, and it can be regarded as a solid family. This Liu Ji didn't like mulberry fields since he was a child, so Mrs. Liu spent a lot of money to send him to study at Magong Academy and worship the Confucian Ma Wei as his teacher. It was okay at first, but after two years he couldn't sit still, and once made a bet with his classmates that he stole the teacher's hat as a urinal, so he was expelled from the teacher. ”

"Hahaha!" When everyone heard this, they all laughed.

Cao Shen continued: "After being expelled from the academy, Liu Ji changed his martial arts again, and learned swordsmanship with several people in the rivers and lakes for two years, saying that he was going to travel to the world and not come back if he didn't become a big official. went to Xinling Jun Wei Wuji. Unfortunately, when he first arrived in Daliang, he didn't see Xinlingjun before he saw him, and Xinlingjun passed away and could only wander around. When I came back a few years ago, I had already passed and still achieved nothing. After coming back, Mrs. Liu wanted to tell him about his family, so that he could get married and work hard in farming. As a result, big families thought he was not doing his job, and he didn't look down on his children in ordinary people. So I'm still single.

Although Liu Ji is not doing his job, he is righteous, the county government officials, pig slaughterers and dogs are all his friends. At first, they were all brought to their homes to eat and drink, but after a long time, the two sisters-in-law were unhappy, and every time Liu Ji brought his friends home to drink, they knocked on the pot and bowl to express their dissatisfaction. Liu Ji had no choice but to bring his friends to Pei County, and often came to my sister's place for wine and dinner on credit. It's also strange to say, the business of this store was tepid, but since Liu Ji came to take credit, all the three sects and nine streams have come here to eat, and the business has also boomed. Cao Shentao introduced endlessly, "He should have been sent to conscription today and just came back from building roads." ”

Montenegro listened to Cao Shen's introduction and the content of the Han Gaozu recorded in the later history books is similar, Liu Ji wanted to marry the Cao family home several times, but the old lady Liu was opposed because the Cao family was a widow, and later the Cao family gave birth to Liu Fei, and the old lady Liu only let Liu Fei recognize his ancestors and return to his ancestors, and never recognized the Cao family, which shows how difficult the life of a widow in ancient times was. Montenegro thought for a while and said to Cao Shen: "It seems that this Liu Ji is really a bold person!" ”

After a while, Liu Ji quarreled loudly in the hall: "Sister Cao, if you want to marry, marry me Liu Ji." Don't look at me now, I have nothing, but it's better than slaughtering dogs, right? ”

Cao Shen heard the noise outside, and said embarrassedly: "Sit down first, wait for me to go over and have a look!" After saying that, he immediately got up and went out.

It turned out that Liu Ji had long been in love with the Cao family, and went home several times to propose to Liu Taigong to marry the Cao family. Mrs. Liu did not agree because Cao was a widow. In this era, the social status of widows was very low, and Liu Ji had no choice. Today, when I learned that Fan Xu was going to marry Cao, I was not happy on the spot!

"Big sister, Fan Xue is a dog butcher, does he have a dowry? Can you find a Sengoku official to marry you? It's really a secret, I've asked someone to write to Xiao He, do you know Xiao He? That's the biggest official in our Pei County going out. He will definitely be able to help me find an official position, and with our talent, you will definitely be happy in the future! Liu Ji persuaded with a dead face.

"Liu Ji! I'm a widow and I just want a husband to be at home with me! I just need a home, you know? Cao said.

After arguing for a while, the crowd became more and more crowded, and the neighbors knew what was going on, and they accused Liu Ji of destroying other people's marriages. Cao simply hid in the house and didn't come out.

Seeing that the commotion was almost over, Montenegro walked out and sat in the middle of the hall, with several of his men standing straight on either side. When everyone saw this formation, they immediately quieted down and looked at Montenegro.

Liu Ji carefully looked at Heishan and a few others, and saw that these people were all in cotton robes, their faces were dark, and their bearing was extraordinary, and they couldn't see the way for a while, and they didn't know what to do.

The tavern was suddenly silent, and the needle drop could be heard. Montenegro cleared his throat and said: "Face-to-face, I'm a half-immortal, proficient in face-to-face, seeing that these strong men are extraordinary, don't prevent reporting their names, I'll give you free calculations." Marriage has its own match made in heaven, and it is destined in the dark, and it cannot be forced! ”

"Come on! I see that your hair has not grown, and you can tell fortunes? I, Liu Ji, have been traveling south and north for more than ten years, can I still fool you? It was Liu Ji who spoke.

Montenegro saw that Liu Ji was tall and bearded, and although he looked dignified, he had a hooligan spirit, which was far from the description of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, in the history books of later generations. So he pretended to pinch his fingers, pretending to be mysterious and said: "Liu Ji, you can't learn martial arts after you can't learn literature, and you have been wandering outside for ten years and have achieved nothing and are penniless. Yes and no? ”

"What's so strange about this? Half of the people in Pei County know my Liu Ji's past! Liu Ji replied disdainfully.

"Zhang Er and Chen Yu of Waihuang County regard themselves as the disciples of Xinling Jun, and specialize in taking in young heroes from various countries who oppose Qin. The court has been wanted all over the country. If Chen Yu, Zhang Er's people and fellow party members are found and report to the government, it can be regarded as a beheading meritorious service! Montenegro suddenly said something extraneous. Others don't know what it means, but Liu Ji understands in his heart that it is Zhang Er's fellow party who refers to him, but fortunately, he has been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, and his face has not changed, but he does not dare to raise the bar again!

A man with a tall figure beside Liu Ji was not happy, stood up, and said loudly: "Our name is Zhou Bo, if you have the ability to help me, you will be convinced!" ”

Zhou Bo was a general under Liu Bang in history, and later became the prime minister. Montenegro smiled and said: "Zhou Bo, you have a talent, but it's a pity that you don't meet a talent now, and you should be a drummer for funerals." If you join the army, you can become a general in ten years. ”

"In Xia Xiahou Baby, give me a look!" A tall and thin man, who called himself Xiahou Ying, said.

In history, Xiahou Ying was just a chauffeur of the county government, and later followed Liu Bang to raise troops, Liu Bang was once chased by Xiang Yu's subordinate Yingbu and fled in all directions, and on the way Xiahou Ying met a pair of children born by Liu Bang and Lu Housheng, which was later Emperor Hui of Han and Princess Lu Yuan, and took them into the car. Because the vehicle was too heavy, the horse did not run fast, and the enemy was in hot pursuit, Liu Bang was very anxious, and kicked the two children out of the car with his feet several times, trying to throw them away. But every time, Xiahou Ying got out of the car and rescued them, and kept them in the car. Xiahou Ying drove the car, first walked slowly, and waited until the two frightened children hugged their necks before driving. Liu Bang was very angry about this, and wanted to kill Xiahou Ying more than ten times, but finally escaped from danger and sent Emperor Hui of Han and Princess Lu Yuan to Fengyi safe and sound. After the establishment of the Han Dynasty, he was awarded the title of Marquis of Ruyin for his merits.

"As a stable master (a small official who drives a carriage), you can drive a good carriage, and if you follow the right master, you will also have a lot of achievements!" Montenegro said.

"In Xia Lu Xuan, please sir to solve my doubts!" A young man dressed as a white-clothed scholar beside Liu Bang bowed to Montenegro.

Lu Juan is also famous in history, not only Liu Bang's village is small, the two were also born on the same day, classmates, won Liu Bang's trust, and later Liu Bang raised troops in Pei County to resist Qin, Lu Juan accompanied him as a guest. After Liu Bang became emperor, Lu Juan was named King of Yan for his merits, and then rebelled and was destroyed by Han Gaozu.

Seeing that Lu Juan was knowledgeable, Montenegro also nodded and said: "You and Liu Ji's fellow villagers and classmates were born in the same year, the same month and the same day, but they don't have the same fate, and you and Liu Ji are together." You should first enter the official school, and then start as a small official, although you can't be rich and rich, but you can be safe and happy.

"Thank you, sir, for your advice! Lu Juan will be puritanist again in the future! Lu Juan saluted again and said.

"Face-to-face" to several people in a row, everyone began to be convinced, and there was no more noise at the beginning.

Liu Ji also learned from Lu Juan, and solemnly saluted to Montenegro: "What Mr. said is admirable, it was Liu Ji who was rude just now!" Mr. Wang, regardless of his previous suspicions, gave Liu Ji some advice. ”

Montenegro thought for a while, remembered the record of Han Gaozu in the history books, and said: "Liu Ji, you were originally alone!" Let's see if you have exactly seventy-two moles on your right thigh? ”

"My ass is so clean and I don't have a mole! Not enough to serve in conscription some time ago, I accidentally fell and sat on the nail board with my buttocks, but there was a scar. Liu Bang replied.

Zhou Bo and Xiahou Ying listened, and immediately went to the private room with Liu Ji to open their pants and count. After a while, the three came out, and Xiahou Ying said: "The two of us counted a few times, and there was no seventy-two, exactly fifty-four scars." ”

"This is providence! It's not bad, not long after, you will be a small official, and two years later, you will take a stunning woman as your wife! As long as you are loyal to the court, you can ensure the rest of your life! If you are a traitor, the new account and the old account will be counted together, what the consequences are, you yourself understand, I don't need to say more! Montenegro said mysteriously.

At this time, everyone has admired Montenegro so much that they have no shares, and they are not convinced of Montenegro's statement, only Liu Ji disagreed, and then asked Cao Shen about the origin of this Zhang Shan, Cao Shen said: "He is Fan Xu's master, and Zhang Shan's subordinates call him handsome!" ”

"I thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just a handsome commander (an officer in charge of fifty horsemen)!" Liu Ji muttered, even more disapproving.

On the day of Fan Xu's wedding, Cao's tavern was lit up and very lively. Fan Xu's popularity is good, and neighbors, relatives and friends have come to congratulate him for a long time.

Liu Ji also brought a few friends here, and he specially put on a brand new dress today, and his hair was meticulously combed. As soon as he entered the hall, he shouted loudly: "Liu Jihe Wanqian!" After speaking, he handed a note with "Liu Jihe Wanqian" to the master of ceremonies, and said: "Tell Fan Hao that kid to keep this note well, and when I get married, let him bring the note, and Lao Tzu will also congratulate him on Wanqian." ”

In this era, except for the VIP of the official as the main seat, the other guests at the wedding banquet were seated according to the number of congratulatory gifts. The master of ceremonies took Liu Ji's white slip, was very embarrassed, and hurriedly reported it to Fan Da. Fan Da had heard about Liu Ji's temperament a long time ago, so he didn't care about it, and arranged Liu Ji and the others to a position next to the main table.

Pei County's surname is Qiao, he is nearly 50 years old this year, and he was originally an official in Dang County, Chu State, but he was just transferred to Pei County as a county commander after the Qin Dynasty. I was very angry when I heard that Cao Lingke could marry Fan Xu, who slaughtered dogs, and would not marry him as a concubine. Seeing that the master was unhappy, his subordinates said: "His grandmother's, Fan Xu, a dog slaughterer, also dares to rob women with the master, as long as you say a word, your subordinates will immediately throw Fan Xu into prison and tie the Cao family to the mansion!" ”

"Confused!" Qiao Xianling scolded: "Do you think that you are still Da Chu now, and you can do whatever you want?" Now it's Daqin! Everything can only be done in accordance with the law. Let's go, let's go and see who supports this dog butcher and dares to rob me of a woman! ”

When the people get married, the county order comes to congratulate them, which is a very face-saving thing. Qiao Xianling has participated in many banquets of wealthy merchants and gentry, and each time he has been held by the stars like the moon, sitting in the most honorable position.

Seeing the arrival of Qiao County's order, Fan Da welcomed Qiao County's order into the lobby very enthusiastically, and was about to give him up to the next position. Qiao Xian Ling had become accustomed to pacing to the most honorable lord in the middle and sat down.

Fan panicked at this time, others didn't know, but the father and son understood the identity and status of Montenegro and others. If in full view of everyone, it is really inappropriate to let Qiao County Order change positions. Hurried to the guest room to explain to Montenegro in person.

Montenegro listened to Fan Dazhi for a long time before he understood. replied with a smile: "No defense, it is also appropriate to let the parents sit in the main seat!" Let's sit down! ”

"I'm really sorry, I've wronged my brother!" Fan Da breathed a sigh of relief and apologized again before leaving.

Montenegro turned his head and said to the people around him: "Meatloaf, Zhang Jin, Nobita, the three of you wear crowns and support the scene for Fan Xu."

"Good! Wait a minute, let's see what it's like for that county commander to sit at the head of our general! Zhang Jin said with a smile. The three of them went to comb their hair and put on their crowns. At this time, the meatloaf was already the title of Zuo Geng, and Zhang Jin and Nobita were also promoted to the rank of Zuo Chang because of their military exploits.

In the hall, before the wedding banquet begins, according to the custom, the man's dowry should be displayed first. Liu Ji couldn't help it, and shouted: "Didn't Widow Cao say that she would not marry if she did not have a daughter, and if she did not marry a Qianshi official?" Everyone came to appreciate the dowry of the dog slaughter. He deliberately called Cao the Cao family the widow and Fan Xue a dog to vent the vinegar in his chest.

Fortunately, everyone is not serious with Liu Ji. In this era, many poor families get married, and in order to save face, they often exaggerate the dowry and dowry, and both parties tacitly understand it, and generally do not open the box for inspection. But as soon as Liu Ji shouted today, a few buddies under him coaxed together, and if he didn't open it, it would go down!

Cao Shen had no choice but to ask the master of ceremonies to open the box containing the money. Although everyone did not believe that there would be a thousand gold in this box tied with red silk. They all stretched their necks to watch the master of ceremonies untie the red thick and lift the lid of the box. A chest full of gold shimmered with golden light on the face of each guest. Most people have never seen so much gold in their lives, and they all look at it in amazement and sigh!

Liu Ji has seen the world, and originally wanted to embarrass Fan Xu, but when he saw so much gold, he had to be speechless, thinking that Fan Xu had found a rich family to borrow to support the scene, and he would return it after marriage. Turning his head, he saw Qiao Xianling sitting on the main seat, thinking that Cao Shen had invited him to be the officiant. Although I admired Cao Shen for having face and being able to ask for Qiao County's order, I turned my head and thought about it, this Qiao County Decree was only an official of five hundred stones, and it was still many levels away from a thousand stones! In order to regain the face he had just lost, he deliberately said loudly: "Sure enough, it is a daughter who is hired, I believe that the Qianshi official will not disappoint everyone as the main marriage!" ”

Everyone present knows that although there are many daughters, it is still possible to find a few rich families in Pei County to temporarily borrow to support their face. This thousand-stone official, the county order is only 500 stones, Pei County will definitely not be able to invite higher, and they have begun to accuse Liu Ji of being rude.

At this time, the newlyweds walked into the hall. Fan Xu was wearing a new dress and a red flower, and in this era, the bride was not happy to wear a red hijab. I saw Cao Shi, who was dressed in red, and today he was more beautiful and charming than usual with light makeup, which attracted the envy and praise of everyone. Liu Ji is even more like breaking the jar of aged vinegar at this time, not a taste.

At this moment, the master of ceremonies shouted: "There is an officiant to marry." ”