Chen County (now Huaiyang, Henan), where Chen County is located.

It is an extremely old city that sits on the edge of a chasm. In ancient times, it was called Wanqiu, and it was said to be the capital of Taihao Fuxi. The Fuxi clan set the capital here and created the theory of innate gossip and dragon totem. Later Yan Emperor Shennong also established the capital here, changed Wanqiu to Chen, and then there is a story of tasting the five grains of the grass art. King Wu of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who had been crowned Shun and became a concubine in Chen, established the Chen State.

It is also said that Lao Tzu, the ancestor of Taoism, was born in the state of Chen, making this the source of Taoist culture in later generations.

Confucius, the ancestor of the heavenly officials and the teacher of the emperors of all dynasties, came to Chen three times, laying the foundation for the formation of his Confucian doctrine.

In short, this small Chen County can be described as one of the sources of Chinese civilization.

One day in March of the first year of Qin II, the sun was shining brightly and shining on the earth.

Located on the outskirts of Chen County, there is a large mansion covering an area of 100 hectares. The owner of the Zhuang Mansion is named Wu Chen, who is a very famous tycoon in Chen County.

Early in the morning, two people came from outside the takeyaku.

For the older ones, the other is in the prime of life. The two stopped at the door of the martial arts, the young man stepped forward and knocked on the door, and after a while, the door opened a crack, and a family member poked his head out and looked at the two vigilantly: "Who are you and what is the matter?" ”

"Please act on your behalf, just say that Chen Yu of the Inner Prison Gate, ask to see Master Wu!"

The inner prison door is a small official who can't be smaller. To put it mildly, it is the official who manages the street fence, and to put it mildly, it is the person who cleans the street. The family frowned and said, "I'm sorry, the master is unwell and does not accept guests." Come back, two! ”

After speaking. He closed the door with his tent.

"Damn profiteers!"

Chen Yu couldn't help but stomp his feet and said hatefully: "I know that these guys are unreliable." As I said some time ago, I couldn't even see anyone in the blink of an eye. ”

"Chen Yu should not be impatient. At this moment, people's hearts are in turmoil. The government is also very strict in its investigation, and it is reasonable for Master Wu to be careful. ”

"That ......"

"It's okay, I've been waiting for so many years. I don't care about this moment. I guess. At this moment, Wu Chen was also hesitating.

After all, how can you be careless with his net worth as a bet? It's not as good as this. Let's wait a little longer and visit us in the afternoon. ”

Chen Yu smiled bitterly, "That's it!" ”

The two spoke, turning around and preparing to leave. But I saw that the official road was dusty, and more than a dozen fast horses were running like lightning.

Immediately for the man, tall and tall. Physically fit. The appearance is quite different. I saw him wearing a black dress, and a beautiful beard drifted in the wind. The end is extraordinary. Behind him, the knights were all in good spirits. It looks very heroic.

The man rushed past the two men, and suddenly reined in his horse and turned his head.

"Dare to ask the honorable driver, but Zhang Gong?"

In his tone, there was a sense of surprise that made the old man stunned. He stopped, turned his head to look over, "Respect the driver...... Who is it? ”

Chen Yu whispered in his ear: "Teacher, this person is the brother-in-law of Wu Chen, whom I mentioned to you earlier. The surname is Liu, and the name is Bang. ”

"What a big breath, he even calls himself a state, it looks unusual!"

The old man was even more curious, the middle-aged man seemed to know him. So he arched his hand slightly and asked with a pleasant face.

This old man's name is Zhang Er.

He was originally a native of Daliang of the Wei State. After the fall of the Wei State, Qin Shi Huang heard about the reputation of Zhang Er's master and apprentice, so he ordered his arrest. This master and apprentice hid in Chen County, and also served as a small official in the prison gate. Over the years, Zhang Er's bearing has become even more good, and even if he is recognized, he doesn't care. \

The middle-aged man on the horse couldn't help but feel very tall when he saw Zhang Er admit his identity

He jumped off the horse and ran to Zhang Er in three steps and two steps, "Zhang Gong, have you forgotten?" My name is Liu Ji, and I have listened to your teachings under you. ”

Back then, Zhang Er went to the daughter of a wealthy man in Waihuang, got a fortune, and had countless diners.

In addition to those who were already famous at the time, Zhang Erna remembered the many people? Judging by this person's age, even if he had stayed under his door at that time, I am afraid that he was an unknown person. This man claimed to have heard the teachings, and to put it bluntly, he was just putting gold on his own face.

However, at this time and at that time, Zhang Erren is old and refined, and of course he will not expose it.

"It's Liu Ji!"

He smiled and took the other party's hand, "Ten years of farewell, it's like a world away." Unexpectedly, Liu Ji, you are still there, and you are so energetic. If you hadn't said it, I'd have never remembered it. Liu Ji, why are you here? Why do you need to change your name?

If I had known it was you, I would have come to meet you, so why wait until today? ”

The middle-aged man is none other than Liu Bang.

On that day, he and Zhou Bolujuan, Zhou Caozhuang did not know that the four of them had killed officials in Qiting, and fled to Chen County overnight. In Chen County, there is an old acquaintance of his, that is, Wu Ji, who sold wine in Peixian County in the past. But Wu Ji is different now, after reuniting with her long-lost brother Wu Chen, she lives a good life. Even Liu Bang wasn't sure if Wu Ji would be able to accept him.

When he was separated from Wu Ji, Wu Ji once said to him: If one day if you are not satisfied, come to Chen County to find me.

Liu Bang is in trouble and has come to defect to Wu Ji!

What surprised him the most was that Wu Ji not only forgot him, but also offered to marry Liu Bang after settling him down.

It's really hard to say clearly.

Wu Chen said to Liu Bang in private: "Since my sister came back, she has been sullen and worried about you. Many local squires and talents are quite fond of their sisters, but they are all rejected. In fact, I know very well in my heart that my sister has always liked you. Now...... It's a match made in heaven, if you're here, just marry my sister. Otherwise, she would not be happy, and I would feel uncomfortable watching from the sidelines. ”

Liu Bang is a womanizer!

At the beginning in Pei County, after marrying his wife, he still made flowers.

But later, Liu Kan cleaned it up, and he took care of his temperament. But the nature in this bone can never change.

He is now a person who is in distress, and he will not be able to find a place to stay. You can still get a beauty, why not?

Wu Ji may be a little older, but she has been pampered all these years. Very well maintained. is white and tender, so that Liu Bang can't help but salivate. Wu Chen made this request, how could Liu Bang not agree? However, he still twisted and pinched, and he was quite worried, and he responded half-pushed. Then. Wu Chen got an identity for Liu Bang. He was used to being the eldest brother in Pei County, so he simply changed his name to Liu Bang.

Two years have passed, and Liu Bang has also gained a firm foothold in Chen County.

He was naturally bold. used to have no money, but now that he is married to a rich woman at home, he is naturally suspected of getting worse. Wu Ji really loves Liu Bang, what does he want and what does he give...... In short, Liu Bang's style now is more than when he was in Pei County. but much stronger.

The two exchanged a few words. Zhang Er said intentionally or unintentionally: "I wanted to visit Master Wu today, but I didn't expect him to be sick!" ”

"Sick?"

Liu Bang was stunned. Immediately laughed and said: "Zhang Gongxiu listens to that guy's words, when I go out in the morning." = He's still practicing swords there.

Hehe, Zhang Gong's intentions, I know more or less. It's better to go back with me, and if Wuchen pushes back again, I will leave Chen County with his sister. This kid's temper is getting bigger and bigger, how can he even dare to turn Zhang Gong away, it's really rude. ”

When Zhang Er heard these words, he felt a sense of comfort in his heart, and there was a smile of appreciation in his eyes.

The phoenix in distress is not as good as a chicken!

There are many people who are icing on the cake in this year, and there are few people who send charcoal in the snow. Thinking that back then, he was also a big man, but now he wants to hide incognito in Chen County as a small official, which is definitely uncomfortable. Liu Bang's words really made him feel happy.

Why didn't there appear back then, and there were still such outstanding people under the door?

When Zhang Er thought of this, he couldn't help but sigh a little.

Liu Bang didn't care what he thought, took Zhang Er's hand and walked in the direction of Wuchen's house.

"Zhang Gong, I heard that the anti-thief is very fierce now?"

Zhang Er glanced at Liu Bang and nodded lightly, "But the situation is not as imagined...... Now that Chen Shi has captured Qian County, what to do next is very important. If you take the wrong step, everything you have done before will be in vain. Liu Ji, do you live in Pei County? "Exactly!"

"But I don't know, do you have any friends in Pei County?"

Liu Bang replied without hesitation: "There are indeed one or two friends of life and death." ”

"What about the local reputation?"

"One of them, the county lieutenant of Naipei County, has known me for more than ten years; There is another person, whom I regard as my own brother, who is also on an errand in the county office.

In addition to these two people, Xiao He, the county of Peixian, has always looked forward to my horse. As for the neighbors, they are all too familiar. ”

Anyway, the party was not there, Liu Ji pulled the tiger skin and pulled the banner, blowing the clouds and fog. ^^^^

Zhang Er's eyes lit up, and he turned his head to look at Chen Yu. Then after pondering for a moment, he suddenly asked again: "Liu Ji, do you live in Pei County?" ”

"Exactly!"

Liu Bang looked at Zhang Er suspiciously, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart, why did this old man suddenly ask me that?

"My ancestors have lived in Pei County for generations, why does Zhang Gong ask this?"

"I was thinking that there was a Chu royal family under my sect, and I didn't know anything. I really have eyes without beads, I really have eyes without beads! ”

Royalty?

Liu Bang was stunned!

His ancestors have caught up with him for eight generations, and he doesn't know if there is a royal family, but he knows that his Lao Tzu is a farmer, and his Lao Tzu's Lao Tzu, and even Lao Tzu Lao Tzu, are all born in farming. Is Zhang Er talking about him? When did he become the king of Chu?

Zhang Er said with a straight face: "Liu Ji, you may not know...... The Liu family in Pei County, three hundred years ago, was once a branch of the Chu royal family. The surname Liu of Pei County is derived from the eighteen families of Jingchu. And the eighteen surnames of Jing Chu are derived from the surname Mi. The surname Mi, you should know who it is. ”

The surname Mi is the surname of the Chu royal family.

Liu Bang naturally knew the origin of this surname. But where does this surnamed Liu come from......

Ha, how could I be careless, Lao Tzu actually became the royal family of Chu?

Wait, this old boy must be uneasy and kind when he suddenly mentions this to me. Calm, calm...... See what he really has to say.

Liu Bang pretended to be calm, "Teacher, you're joking." How can I be a descendant of the Chu royal family?

According to you, wouldn't it be that the people surnamed Liu have all become descendants of the Chu royal family? I know someone. He was born in Lao Qin. ”

"You mean Surabaya's Governor Liu Kan?"

Liu Bang's eyes flashed with a haze. How come even this old man knows the name of the Liu family? Is he Liu Jiazi so famous?

However, there was still a warm smile on his face, "It turns out that the teacher also knows Brother Liu Kan." ”

"Oh? Do you know Liu Kan? ”

"How can you not know...... Hehe. Speaking of which. I'm still related to him. His wife is my wife's sister. ”

"Mrs. Liu Kan is the younger sister of Miss Wuda?"

What kind of relative is this? Don't say that Chen Yu can't figure it out, even the old treacherous and cunning Zhang Er. It's a little confusing to hear. Wrong, wrong, not my current wife, but my former wife. ”

Liu Bang said, a faint sadness appeared on his face. If he has no feelings for Lu Pheasant, it is pure nonsense. Over the years, Lu Pheasant has given him a lot of help. just didn't expect that in the end, he died at the hands of his own son. The end is ridiculous.

For Liu Bang's confusing family affairs. Zhang Er was not interested in knowing.

But one thing that cannot be denied is that when he learned that Liu Bang and Liu Kan were still related. subconsciously looked at Liu Bang a few points higher. Without him, although Liu Kan was an official of Great Qin. He even slaughtered many descendants of the Six Kingdoms. But he created Surabaya Huadiao from scratch, and made Cheng Gong paper with Cheng Miao, and also worked together to create the Lishu font. These two things are enough to make Liu Kan famous among scholars.

My brother-in-law has such a skill, and my brother-in-law must not be too bad......

Zhang Er pondered for a moment, and said patiently: "If you say that Liu Sihong, it is true that he is also surnamed Liu, but he is not Liu of Peixian, but Liu of Lao Qin."

In ancient times, there were descendants of Emperor Yao, Yi Qi's family was honored, and he was enshrined in Liu (now Tang County, Hebei), and established the Qi surname Liu State. The descendants therefore take Liu as the surname, and there is a descendant of Liu Lei, according to legend, he can domesticate the dragon, serve the Xia queen, and was given the imperial dragon clan by the Xia Emperor Kong Jia, which is the authentic surname Liu. During the Later Yin Shang period, the Qi surname Liu Guo was renamed Liu Tang Guo, and at the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, he was renamed to Du Yuan by King Zhou Cheng and became Du Guo.

This is also the formation of the North Liu Branch, generally speaking, the north of the river, as well as the area on both sides of the river, the surname Liu, are attributed to the North Liu Branch.

Liu Ji, your branch is a branch of the Southern Liu family, from the Chu royal family. Therefore, the two branches are not related, and if there is no other Liu family in Pei County besides you, it should be you. ”

It stands to reason that after Zhang Er's explanation, Liu Ji should be very happy to hear it.

But for some reason, he didn't feel happy at all.

Why can Liu Jiazi's Liu overpower my Liu Jidi Liu?

Everyone is surnamed Liu, why is he from ancient times, but I am from the surname Chu Guomi? Or a side surname derived from a side surname?

Liu Ji felt very uncomfortable, but there was still surprise on his face.

"I didn't expect that I was actually from the royal family?"

As he spoke, Liu Bang took Zhang Er to the door of Wuchen's house, knocked on the door, and when the door was opened, he saw that it was him, and immediately showed a sycophant, "It turned out that Master Liu was back...... Yes! ”

He saw Chen Yu who was following Liu Bang, and couldn't help but secretly complain.

Liu Bang said: "Zhang Gongnai is my teacher, you should be more respectful in the future." Teacher, please go to the living room and wait first, and I will go to Wuchen and ask him to come and see you. ”

Zhang Er Chen Yu smiled and nodded in agreement, and followed the door into the living room.

In the living room, Chen Yu saw that the servants had all gone out, so he lowered his voice and asked, "Teacher, that Liu Ji is just a ruffian, why do you need to be so respectful to him?" ”

Zhang Er smiled, "Chen Yu, you and I have been downcast so far, and we must not despise others."

This Liu Ji has an atmosphere, and he will definitely be able to achieve a career one day. Now that Chen is weak, I still need to let this person share my worries. ”

The second update, there is still a chapter, but it will be the second half of the night.

If you still have friends at work, you don't have to wait, rest early, and it's not too late to see it tomorrow.