It was sunny and it was a good day.

There was a lot of traffic in front of the Lu family, and the number of guests who came to celebrate his birthday even exceeded Xiao He's early estimates.

And what Xiao He didn't expect the most was that Ren Huan, as the magistrate of Pei County, actually took the time to congratulate Lu Weng in his busy schedule.

However, Xiao He quickly figured out the reason.

Now Pei County is in ruins, and what is needed most is a stable situation. Since the end of last year, from Chen County in the west to Xue County in the east, the Qin army has assembled slowly and orderly, and has built many warehouses along the line from Sanchuan County to Wuzhong (now Suzhou, Jiangsu).

At the same time, the first emperor ordered the use of 100,000 manpower to dig canals in the area of Surabaya and Gushui.

What's hidden here? Ordinary people may not be able to see it, but for a shrewd person like Xiao He, he can guess ten after a little pondering. Obviously, the First Emperor was probably going to use soldiers...... As for the object of the use of soldiers, I am afraid that it is Baiyue.

If the army is used against Baiyue, there is no doubt that Surabaya County will assume the role of a transit point.

Dispatched Ren Huan to serve as the magistrate of Pei County, and then cleared out the bandits and governed the local area, in order to make Surabaya County a stable supply base. Therefore, the reason why Ren Huan appeared in the Lu family is not difficult to explain. Ren Huan is showing a gesture to calm the hearts of the people. Last year's series of bloody storms have achieved the original goal of Ren Huan, and now they need to use Huairou's means.

Is this what is called 'rejoicing with the people'?

Xiao He thought in his heart. During his time in the shogunate, he had indeed learned a lot. Ren Huan is not only a soldier, but also has a very good way of handling internal affairs. I heard that when Meng Tian was still Xianyang Ling, Ren Huan used to be Meng Tian's assistant. If it is true, it means that there are no weak soldiers under the strong generals, although Xiao He is very arrogant, he also knows his own shortcomings.

Ren Huan only stayed in the Lu family for a while and left!

However, the impact of his appearance on others is immeasurable.

Many people who didn't want to come in the first place, as soon as they saw that the county magistrate had appeared, immediately changed their minds and ordered people to prepare gifts and come to congratulate them.

Before noon, vehicles were already parked outside the gate of Lu's mansion, and even the road became crowded.

As for the house, it is even more overcrowded. And there was a steady stream of guests coming, which made Xiao He start to feel a little overwhelmed.

"Lu Weng, if it goes on like this, I'm afraid it will become more and more chaotic!"

Lu Weng didn't expect that with the appearance of Ren Huan, so many people would come.

At this time, in Lu Weng's heart, he was naturally very proud. But he also knew that if this continued, the banquet would not start at all.

So he asked Xiao He for advice: "What do you have in mind, sir?" ”

Xiao He thought for a while, "There are so many people, and it's not a thing to mix them together. It is better to take the number of congratulatory gifts as the standard, and all guests who have more than 1,000 dollars can sit in the hall. If the congratulatory gift is less than 1,000 yuan, sit down in the hall, and it will naturally be clear at a glance. ”

Lu Weng thought about it and felt that this was also a solution.

But he was still a little apprehensive in his heart, and said in a low voice: "But if you do this, will you offend people?" ”

"How can you offend people?" Xiao He said with a smile: "Even the county magistrate has sent congratulatory gifts, how can these people care?" Moreover, the customs of Pei County have a difference in the amount of gift money. Lu Weng, in my opinion, not only will you not offend people, but your arrangement will also make those powerful families feel face-saving. As for those who are just joining in the fun, they won't be dissatisfied with you because of this. ”

Lu Weng said: "In this case, follow the method that Mr. Xiao said!" ”

So, Xiao He walked out of the hall and said loudly: "Everyone, today is Lu Weng's fiftieth birthday, I didn't expect my father and fellow villagers to be so enthusiastic. But above this hall, it is a little small after all. Therefore, if the congratulatory gift is less than 1,000 yuan, please sit down in the hall, and please forgive me. ”

The guests were a little dissatisfied at first, but then they thought about it and felt that this was also the case.

At the moment, he no longer complained, obeyed Xiao He's arrangement, and sat down in the hall one after another. And those who congratulated the gift of more than 1,000 dollars swaggered to the court. This is also a symbol of identity and status, and Lu Weng's practice also saves their face to a certain extent. In this way, he has a better impression of Lu Weng, and between words, he naturally has more affection.

The banquet officially started at noon, and Xiao He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was just a sigh of relief, and Xiao He's heart quickly rose.

Because he saw someone, someone he didn't want to see and didn't want to see.

Liu Bang is very tall, but his body proportions are a little uncoordinated. The upper body is longer than the lower body, which makes his arms look much longer than ordinary people. Among many people, such a figure is easy to notice. What's more, by Liu Bang's side, there is also a large group of people. The burly Fan Xu, the heroic Zhou Bo, the polite Lu Juan, and the fierce Xiahou Ying.

Liu Fei rode on Xiahou Ying's neck, which also made this group of people particularly eye-catching.

Xiao He hurriedly stepped forward and was about to speak, but saw Xiahou Ying smile and said, "Mr. Xiao, we are here to celebrate Lu Weng's birthday." ”

Lu Juan nodded, "We've also heard about the rules, if it weren't for this rule, we wouldn't have come now." ”

As he spoke, Lu Juan took out a piece of wooden tablet from his arms and handed it to Xiao He. Then he shouted loudly: "Fengyi Liu Ji, for the fiftieth birthday of the old man Helu, give a congratulatory gift of 10,000 yuan." ”

Xiao He hadn't had time to see what was written on the wooden tablet, and when he heard Lu Xuan's voice, he couldn't help but be startled.

Not only was Xiao He surprised, but almost all the guests who came to attend Lu Weng's birthday were also stunned when they heard this voice.

10,000 dollars, that's not a small amount!

You must know that Xiao He worked in the shogunate, and his income was only three or four thousand yuan a year. And the people who came to celebrate their birthdays before, the heaviest congratulatory gift was the Yongya of the wealthy family in Napei County, which was only 3,000 yuan. This Liu Ji is really generous enough, and he is 10,000 yuan?

But does he have so much money? Where did you get all this money?

Many people who know Liu Ji's roots well can't help but doubt in their hearts. However, no one dared to stand up and speak, because Fan Xu was looking at them with fierce eyes. It is estimated that if someone jumps out to question it at this time, they will have to bear Fan Xu's fist first.

And Lu Weng in the hall also heard Lu Xuan's shout.

Around his family, he has a lot of money, and when he heard the '10,000 money', he couldn't help but be moved. The people gave a big gift, and Lu Weng naturally couldn't sit anymore. Hurriedly stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked out of the lobby to greet Liu Ji.

Don't look at the fact that it has been almost a year since the Lu family moved to Pei County, it is a coincidence that this year is the most peaceful period for Liu Bang.

first recuperated at home, and after the injury was healed, he caught up with Ren Huan's call-up, and then fought bloodily and went home to recuperate......

The people of Pei County will not mention Liu Bang's name if they have nothing to do. After all, such a person can't be praised or offended. Since Liu Bang is not in Pei, who will take the initiative to talk about him? In case that sentence is wrong, Liu Bang's retaliation will inevitably outweigh the losses.

Therefore, Lu Weng didn't know much about Liu Bang.

Seeing Lu Weng's appearance, Yongya on the side couldn't help frowning slightly, feeling a little unhappy. I gave 3,000 yuan, and now I sit high. Liu Bang is making such a fuss, maybe the position of this seat is ...... What's more, it cut his face and stole his limelight.

However, even if he is as strong as Yongya, he does not dare to offend a character like Liu Bang easily.

Lu Weng walked out of the lobby, and when Xiao He saw this situation, he couldn't help but secretly complain......

Hurriedly turned around and stepped forward, blocked Lu Weng's way, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Lu Weng, Liu Ji's words, you better not believe it. ”

The implication is to tell Lu Weng: Liu Bang loves to brag and is not very reliable in speaking.

But Lüon didn't listen. In his opinion, whether it is bragging or not, it is true. Since this Liu Ji dared to write 10,000 yuan, it showed that he was eager to get acquainted with him. Moreover, since Liu Ji appeared, the changes in people's faces, Lu Weng also saw it.

This is an amazing character!

Lu Weng secretly said in his heart: If I can get involved with this person, coupled with my financial resources, I think I can gain a firm foothold in this Pei County.