In 212 BC, the thirty-fifth year of Qin Shi Huang.

The western suburbs of Xianyang, Longshouyuan. The First Emperor was full of pride, and said to Li Si, the prime minister of Zuo, and others beside him: "I will follow the example of King Wen of Zhou, and even surpass King Wen of Zhou, and build the most magnificent palace between this Feng and Ho!" ”

The new palace of the Great Qin Empire was built.

According to the project plan, the front hall was built first. As the main hall of the great dynasty, the scale of the front hall is the largest, the east and west are 500 zhang long, the north and south are 50 zhang wide, the top is five zhang high, and the hall can accommodate 10,000 people.

Because of the twists and turns of the cloister, the palace is deep and wide, and the first emperor named his new palace Afang Palace.

For such a huge project, it is necessary to requisition migrant workers from all over the country again. The Great Wall is being built on the northern border, the mausoleum of the first emperor in the southeast of Xianyang is still under construction, and now a palace has been added, and the forced labor is heavy, and the common people are miserable. A ballad began to circulate in the world, "Ah Fang, Ah Fang, the First Emperor of the Dead!" ”

In the same year, it was Liu Bang's turn to lead the team and lead the migrant workers recruited by Pei County to serve in Xianyang. On the day of departure, friends who usually have a good relationship came to see them off and handed them a red envelope. According to the custom, the red envelope contains 300 copper coins. There was only a red envelope sent by Xiao He, which contained five hundred copper coins. Liu Bang's heart was hot, he looked up at Xiao He, and bowed slightly. Xiao He didn't say anything, looked at him silently, sighed, and patted him on the shoulder.

From Peixian to Xianyang, in the era when there were no planes and trains and all relied on two legs, the hardships of the road can be imagined. What's more, when I arrived in Xianyang, it was common to do hard work, not have enough to eat, and be beaten and scolded by the overseers, and it was unknown whether I could go home alive in the end.

On the way to Xianyang, migrant workers kept fleeing.

Liu Bang thought, if it goes on like this, the people in Xianyang are about to run out, and he can't pay the difference no matter what, so he just let it go, and I will run away.

Walking to the foot of Mangdang Mountain in Dangjun, Liu Bang beckoned everyone: "Don't go." Sit down, let's have a drink! ”

Everyone sat around, drinking and scolding their mothers. After eating, Liu Bang told the migrant workers: "Let's disband, let's run for their lives." ”

The people were very grateful, "Let's go, what should you do with Pavilion Chang Liu?" ”

Liu Bang smiled heartily: "You guys are gone, I'm going to fly away!" ”

At the moment, more than a dozen bold people expressed their willingness to follow Liu Bang and go together.

The group walked to the deep mountains, on the way, Liu Bang and others met a big snake on the road, Liu Bang used the strength of wine, scolded: "Where did you come from! How dare you get in the way! He drew his sword and cut the serpent in two.

That night, an old lady was seen crying at the place where the snake died.

People asked her, "Old man, why are you crying?" ”

The old lady replied, "Someone killed my son." ”

Then they asked, "Why was your son killed?" ”

The old lady said: "My son is the White Emperor, who changed into a snake, blocked the middle of the road, and was killed by the Red Emperor. ”

Everyone thought that the old lady was lying and was about to beat her, but the old lady suddenly disappeared. This is the legendary origin of Liu Bang's snake uprising and the Red Emperor's killing of the White Emperor. Today, Mangdang Mountain has become a national 4A-level scenic spot, and there are still snake steles and Han Gaozu Temple on the mountain.

Liu Bang's deeds of cutting snakes were passed on by word of mouth, and the people who followed Liu Bang gradually feared him. This is exactly the effect that Liu Bang wants! The cause and purpose of Liu Bang's snake killing is very clear, that is, to establish personal prestige and enhance the cohesion of the team.

For a long time, Liu Bang had been mentally prepared to confront the imperial court. When this day really came, he was so lightweight. These dozen people set up camp in Mangdang Mountain, set up an organization, recruited people, the mountains are deep and dense, and there is a large swamp under the mountain, the court has not taken care of them for the time being, and the life is free.

Liu Bang quietly sent someone to tell his family about his affairs. His wife, Lu Pheasant, came to Mangdang Mountain to see him.

When the couple met, Liu Bang deliberately asked, "How did you find me?" ”

Lu Pheasant was stunned for a moment, immediately reacted, and replied: "There is always a cloud where you are, and I can find you by following the clouds." ”

Liu Bang's heart blossomed, 'What a clever woman! Worthy of my wife. ’

When the entourage heard it on the side, they became more and more in awe of Liu Bang.

Lu Pheasant returned to Pei County and told others about this "personal" experience. One to ten, ten to hundred, the more it is spread, the more it is divine. People who have some ideas in Pei County want to come to Liu Bang.

Liu Bang waited patiently for the opportunity. He didn't have to wait long, and the earth-shattering event broke out.