Liu Ji led dozens of strong men and thousands of people to gather in Mangdang Mountain. One day, they were all talking together, and Fan Xu suddenly said: "Big brother, I think I used to eat meat and drink wine at home, how happy it was, but now I am hiding here, and I am really suffocating without drinking!" I'm going to go down the mountain and get some jars of good wine, how about we satisfy our cravings? Liu Ji said: "What is your identity that you have forgotten?" A fugitive! The county order is now being arrested, and the heavenly Qin army has also killed Hangu Pass, I'm afraid that your head can't grow, and you still want to drink? Fan Xu said: "Even if the second personally leads the troops, I am not afraid!" As he spoke, he picked up the Open Heaven Da Yue, shook it and said: "I have this guy's business, even if there are 100,000 Qin troops, I have to kill him without leaving a piece of armor!" Liu Ji said yes and said, "But I've been worried." Fan Hao asked, "Big brother, what are you worried about?" Liu Ji said: "Now that the county order can't catch us, I'm worried that he will poison my brother." Fan Hao said: "Big brother, don't worry, I'll take a group of brothers to snatch Brother Liu Zhong up the mountain now, and then get dozens of jars of good wine by the way, what do you think?" Liu Ji pondered for a while, then suddenly got up, grabbed Fan Xu's axe and said, "Since you want to go down the mountain, don't bring this thing, I want you to do something." Fan Hao was overjoyed and said: "As long as my brother asks me to go down the mountain, let alone do one, I am willing to do ten." Liu Ji said: "Now that the Qin State has implemented the art of supervision, it has increased the intensity of punishing criminals, and I am afraid that I will not be able to kill people." I'm very worried that the county order will harm our family, so you can go down the mountain and quietly inquire about Fengyi, and see if the county order has arrested Fengyi's father again? If the county order dares to arrest my old husband, we will immediately rescue him! Fan said: "Guarantee to complete the task!" Liu Ji told again: "You have to inquire outside the city, don't enter the city, to prevent being caught by them." Fan Xu said goodbye to everyone, so he led his black horse and strode down the mountain. It's really:

Success or failure determines honor and disgrace, and there are vicissitudes in personnel. The sacred things of the three emperors and five emperors deceived the endless passers-by. From ancient times, there are bears and tigers and leopards in the grass, how many rich and noble families can control the world? Ren Liu Ji is generous and generous to the elderly; The rough fan is also bold, and there is no Qin in his eyes. The heroes in Mangdang Mountain gather, and the heroes of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. People work together to turn the sky upside down, and all of them are united in one heart. Not for anything else, just looking forward to the time to become a tiger change, but also to wait for the time when the wind and clouds meet.

In Surabaya County, the county guard heard that Chen Sheng had launched a mutiny in Qi County, so he immediately organized people to suppress it. However, the sergeants he led were defeated by Ge Ying. The county guard went all out to defend Xiangxian, and then sent someone to report the situation to the imperial court. Later, when he heard that the rebels were attacking Chen, he blocked all roads and checkpoints in Surabaya County, closed the city gates, imposed martial law on the whole city, and closely watched the situation in various places, and then recruited soldiers and civilians to prepare to exterminate the people who revolted. At this time, Xiao He, who served as the county magistrate, couldn't sit still, his position was equivalent to the current secretary general of the provincial party committee, so Xiao He was also shocked by the sudden riot in Qi County. When the county guard led the sergeants to besiege Ge Ying, he also took Xiao He with him. When Xiao He saw the positive situation of the entire Chu Min and his enthusiastic support for Chen Sheng, he was not calm, he already felt that this was a powerful trend and the trend of the times. This kind of rebellion is very likely to become a prairie fire, so he has to make a choice: whether to follow the county guard to suppress the uprising or to respond to the uprising on the side of the insurgents. This will be his choice, it is also the choice of life, and it is also the choice of the fate of the country in the future, so Xiao He made a serious analysis and judgment according to the situation.

Later, Chen Sheng's power developed quite quickly, and the people of Chu who responded rushed to Chen Cheng like a tide, and then established the Zhang Chu regime, and Chen Sheng also established himself as the king of Chu. Immediately after that, he sent several large armies to attack from all sides, and fought with the Great Qin Dynasty, and in a very short time, he heard that the army led by Zhou Wen had entered Hangu Pass. However, in a very short time, he heard that Zhou Wen had been defeated, and the Qin army expelled him from Hangu Pass. Xiao He thought about it, and felt that the Qin State had been implementing the Bao government for a long time, and now it was going to implement the art of supervision, and the Qin State wanted to use killing to conquer people, how could this work? And Chen Sheng's 'cutting down the unreasonable, punishing the tyrannical Qin' is a very loud slogan. People's desire to survive determines their instinctive sense of resistance and action. That is to say, when a person's life or property is threatened, his instinct determines his sense of resistance and protection, which is also a kind of self-defense ability that a person with normal thinking ability must have. However, people's stability and mediocre life will also wear out a person's fighting spirit, and can also paralyze people's innovative spirit and sense of resistance. Xiao He had already deeply realized this, so he had to act immediately, and he resolutely couldn't wait any longer, so he instructed the scholar: "You hurry up and pack up my pen and qin book, we have to leave here, we have to leave here forever!" The scholar didn't understand very much, so he asked: "Xiao Ye, we live here well, we have food and drink, why do we want to leave?" ”

Xiao He listened to the words of the scholar, pondered for a long time, and sighed: "A hero who has the world in mind must always think about seeking benefits for the general public and opening peace for all generations, and he can't forget others just because he has food and drink!" Now the people of the world have been suffering from the rule of the Qin State for too long, Chen Sheng took the lead in attacking, this is the prelude to the great changes of the times, if the wise man does not follow the trend of this era, stand up, raise his arms and shout, and save the common people, this is not a real husband! Moreover, in the current Qin State, the people are in urgent need of upside down, and the lives are in danger. I am now going to make a complete break with this tyrannical country, and I will declare war with this country. I also want to find another way to find another bright path that can seek happiness for the broad masses of people, and to recreate a benevolent society governed by virtue, and I will fight for it all my life! "The First Volume of "Beginner's Notes" quotes "Spring and Autumn Sasuke Period": "Han Xiang Xiao He, seven feet eight inches long, Pleiades star essence". It means that Xiao He, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, was born in response to the Pleiades. The Pleiades are one of the 28 Nakshatras in Chinese astronomy and belong to the fourth of the Seven Nakshatras in the West. In the words of the ancients, he is also a man in heaven, and he wants to go down to the lower realm to save mankind, so he is able to say this. But his scholar heard it inexplicably. Xiao He had no choice but to smile and say, "Apprentice, I'm reciting the book, you hurry up and pack your things, and we'll leave tonight." The boy had no choice but to pack up his things.

After dark, Xiao He and the scholar secretly walked out of Xiangxian, and the two walked towards Peixian, thinking as he walked: If you want to do something big, you must find your old friend Cao Shen to discuss. At this time, Pei County, Pei Ling Zhao Feng is like an ant on a hot pot, although he is arresting people everywhere, but he is worried all day long, for fear that someone will suddenly besiege the county government, killing him will respond to Zhang Chu's riot, so he sent officials to guard the government day and night, and also imposed martial law in the whole city. Xiao He walked all night, because the horse was carrying things, and he and the scholar walked, so he did not arrive in Pei County until the afternoon of the next day. The two were very tired, so Xiao He asked the scholar to lead the horse to carry the things to the house first, and walked straight to Cao Shen's house.

At this time, Cao Shen was eating at home, and when he saw Xiao He coming, he was really surprised, so he hurriedly greeted him. After the two met, Xiao He first said that he was hungry and would quickly get some food to eat. Cao Shen hurriedly instructed his family to serve wine and dinner. Xiao He was not humble and hurried to eat. After he was full of wine and food, he asked Cao Shendao: "Brother Xian, how is Pei County doing?" Cao Shen said: "When the Zhao County Commander heard about Chen Sheng's rebellion, he was panicked all day long, so he ordered us to guard the county government and impose martial law all day long. We all wake up early and go to bed late, it's so hard. I don't know what happened in the county? Xiao He said: "The sky is about to change, the storm is coming!" Cao Shen smiled and said: "Tonight, how can there be a storm?" Xiao He smiled: "Since there is no storm, why is the county order so panicked all day?" Cao Shen seemed to understand what Xiao He meant, and said: "According to the Qin law, the county order has offended too many people, so he is afraid that someone will resist and engage in it as if he is fighting, it seems that this time he is really afraid." Xiao He said: "You and I are already in the prime of life, this life is like a white horse passing through a gap, a little swaying, most of our lives have passed, we are only this obscure little official, I am really sorry for the ancient sages, and the people of Li are negative!" ”

When Cao Shen heard this, he was very surprised, and he didn't understand what he was going to say, so he poured a full wine for Xiao He and handed it over. Xiao He took the wine and drank it all. Cao saw that Xiao He was so refreshing today, and poured another full cup. Xiao He took the wine and said: "Now, the Qin State implements the art of supervision, which is the corruption of discipline and the intensification of the government!" Seeing that the laws are becoming stricter and stricter day by day, not to mention the common people, we who are on errands may be killed. According to the new decree issued by the imperial court, if all the rebels are not killed, the county guard and the county decree will also be convicted, and then we will also be implicated! Now that everyone is struggling to die, how can you and I sit still? Cao Shen said: "Isn't it, that's what the art of reprimand means?" But what can we do as a small servant? Xiao He drank the wine and knocked on the table with his hand and said, "Yi Yin of the Shang Dynasty was just a puppet at the beginning; There are also Lu Wang and Bailixi, aren't they all very ordinary people at first? And that Lü Buwei, which one is born noble? But in the end, they don't all take advantage of the time to get up, stand by and move, and finally make contributions to the present and become famous in future generations! In today's world, Chen Sheng took the lead in Qi County, and this will definitely be the time when the heroes of the Quartet will respond. I heard that Chen Sheng is just a recruit captain on the border, he is at best, that is, a hairpin title, this person is not afraid of strong Qin, he can 'chop wood for soldiers, uncover the pole', are we not as good as a Chen Sheng? He also said that 'the prince will have a kind of Xiangning', which shows that this person is by no means mediocre? ”

Cao Shen was taken aback and said, "Do you want to turn your back on Qin Yingchu?" Xiao He got up and said: "God has not yet calmed the world, if you want to calm the world, who else in today's world but me!" We should see the times and move, rise up at the right time, and create a peaceful and prosperous era of benevolence and clarity for future generations, so as to fulfill the ambition of the husband! Cao Shen hurriedly got up and closed the doors and windows, and said, "But we are officials of the Qin State, if we respond to Chu's uprising, will it cause people's criticism?" Xiao He said: "The monarch regards his subordinates as his siblings, and his subordinates will regard the monarch as his heart; The monarch regards his subordinates as cattle and horses, and his subordinates will regard the monarch as passers-by; 君主把臣下看成泥土或小草,臣下就会把君主看作是仇敌。 Cao Shen said: "What do you mean by the county guard now?" Xiao He said: "The county guard is wantonly recruiting troops and preparing to suppress Chen Cheng's rebellion, but Chen Cheng's power is very strong, so the county guard is in a wait-and-see state. Cao Shen said: "You have this ambition, I am willing to help you!" We don't care about what he's guarding the county is. Xiao He saw that Cao Shen wanted to help, so he said excitedly: "I knew that you would definitely support me, so I came to discuss with you." Cao Shen asked excitedly: "I have long known that you have the ambition to save the world, what do you say to do now?" Xiao He said decisively: "Raise troops!" We should act now! Tomorrow, we will go to meet with Zhao Xianling and persuade him to respond to the uprising immediately. Cao Shen said: "What if he doesn't agree?" Xiao He said confidently: "The two of us should ......" Cao Shen was very happy to hear it. The two of them drank several glasses in a row, and then discussed until dawn. There is a poem praising Xiao He Dao:

The glass in front of the wine hall is empty, and the scholar is righteous.

Who knows that one word is the world, and the Han family has achieved four hundred springs.

Early the next morning, Xiao He and Cao Shen came to see Zhao County and said: "I heard that the people are talking about Chen Sheng, and they all have rebellions, I don't know how Lord Zhao will deal with it?" The county commander was shocked: "I'm worried about this matter, and I didn't expect Lord Xiao to come." You're from the county, and I don't know what the county keeper means. Xiao He said: "Lord County Shou asked me to order the people of Pei County to respond to the uprising, mainly to protect themselves, otherwise the people will riot, I rushed to discuss with Lord Zhao!" Zhao Feng said: "Since Lord County Shou has the idea of Ying Chu, what else do I have to say!" However, Qin's law is strict, and I punished a lot of people according to Qin's law, and they hated me to the core. If something happens, are you afraid that the people will not obey my command? Xiao He said: "Don't worry, my lord, the officials in the world are the same as you, and they have all offended the people." However, those who respond early will not be attacked or harmed. I heard that Chu, Zhao, Yan, Qi, Wei and other places have already revolted and become independent, but there are also some heroes who have killed their superiors and revolted. Qin and Chu are feuds, and we are Chu people, and the hatred between Chu and Qin people is even greater, now if you don't do it as soon as possible, once the people rebel, they will point the finger at you and me! ”

Zhao Feng was very frightened when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "What you said is very correct, but I am worried that the people will not obey my orders, what should I do?" Xiao He said: "My lord is reasonable, we are officials of the Qin State, if we want to make trouble, the Haoqiang children of Pei County will definitely not obey, but I have a way." The prefectural order asked what the solution was. Xiao He said: "Please call back the people who fled before, and rely on their strength to assist you, who dares to disobey the Haoqiang children of Pei County?" The county commander was shocked: "Are you talking about getting Liu Ji back?" Xiao He said: "Exactly." This person evaded the pursuit of Qin Fa, and had a deep hatred for the Qin State, and if the adults wanted to cause trouble, they must have this person to help. If you forgive him for his sins of arson, he will definitely be grateful to Dade, and he will die for you! The county magistrate felt that it was very reasonable, so he asked Cao Shen for his opinion. Cao Shen said: "My thoughts are completely the same as those of Lord Xiao. Now that the five countries of Shandong have become independent, if we do not act, we will definitely be plotted by traitors! The county order solemnly said to Xiao He: "I don't know where Liu Ji is, who can summon him here?" Xiao He said: "I will immediately send someone to inquire, and if anyone knows Liu Ji's whereabouts, I will immediately summon him over." The county order said: "Okay, this matter will be arranged by Lord Xiao, I hope the sooner the better!" ”

Xiao He and Cao Shen walked out of the county government and happened to meet Ren Ao. Xiao He told him about the county order. Ren Ao was overjoyed and said: "It's really good that this is so, you should find Pavilion Chief Liu first." As he spoke, he told the two of them about letting Lu Pheasant go a few days ago. Xiao He was extremely overjoyed and said, "I'm going to bother you to take a trip to this matter?" Be sure to do it as soon as possible. Ren Ao immediately rushed to Fengyi.

Fan Hao also came to Fengyi when he went down the mountain, and bought fresh meat and wine in Sixiang, forgetting Liu Ji's words already. Suddenly, a villager came to report, saying that the government had sent someone to arrest you. Fan Hao was furious, and immediately picked up the cattle slaughtering knife and went straight to the outside of the village, ready to open the ring.

When Ren Ao came to Fengyi to inquire, he said that Fan Hao was in the village, and he was very happy, so he went straight to Fanjiazhuang. At this time, Fan Hao had already come to the front of the village and immediately stood still. Ren Ao saw it from a distance and ran over. Fan Xu suddenly let out a loud shout. Ren Ao's horse was frightened and flipped him to the ground. Ren Ao jumped up and said, "Why are you like this?" Fan Hao laughed and said: "You came to arrest me, and you didn't bring thousands of children and eight hundred, just one person, this is too much to underestimate me?" Ren Ao said: "I'm not here to arrest you. Fan Xu said: "If you don't arrest me, why are you here?" Ren Ao said: "Hurry up and enter the village, there is something important to tell you." Fan Hao led Ren Ao to the village. Ren Ao told Xiao He about calling Liu Ji back to oppose Qin Yingchu. Who knew that Fan Hao didn't believe it at all, and said with a smile: "Are you trying to deceive my eldest brother?" Ren Ao hurriedly explained. But Fan Xu just didn't believe it, and said: "Raising an army to rebel is a big matter, just based on your few words, I don't believe it!" Ren Ao said: "This matter is true! Fan Hao said: "I have to go to Lie Pei County first, and only when I meet Lord Xiao He in person can I believe it." Ren Ao led Fan Hao to Pei County.

Fan Xu's black huss ran fast, and rushed to the county as soon as he slipped through the smoke. When he came to the gate of the county office, he suddenly saw a few people wailing with the officials. Fan Hao dismounted and approached to inspect, only to see more than a dozen officials leading two ploughing cattle to the county office, and one official said: "The rent and tax of your two families have not been paid, and now the adults want to oppose Qin Yingchu, so they will use your ploughing cattle to pay taxes, and then exchange them for war horses, if you don't pay the ploughing cattle, you will have to cut off your heads!" The people cried out: "Ploughing cattle is our lifeblood!" And he prayed bitterly for forgiveness. The officials did not listen, but only said that they were acting on orders. The officials in the back drove the cattle with whips, and the people in front had already dragged the reins into the county office.

Fan Xu could hear clearly and see clearly, but he was furious, and with a loud shout, he separated the crowd and stepped forward. He wanted to snatch the ploughing ox out, but the ox had already entered the door and couldn't hold the cow, so he had to grab the ox's tail with both hands, and then with a roar, he dragged the two ploughing oxen out of the yamen of Pei County, and walked backwards for dozens of steps. When the officials saw that it was Fan Xu, they were all stupid. The people watched and cheered together. Fan Xu handed over the ploughing cattle to the people and said, "Hurry up and take it home!" "The two people kowtowed like pounding garlic, and they were grateful. There is a poem that praises:

It is called Fan Hao, and the road roars when he sees injustice.

If you pull the two bulls upside down, you know that the strong man is a master.

Fan Xu grabbed the official and scolded: "Harm the people and thieves!" Why do you bully the people? When the official saw that it was Fan Xu, he knew that he couldn't be provoked, so he quickly knelt down and begged for mercy. The people said in unison, "Kill the thief!" Ren Ao arrived at this time, and when he saw this scene, he hurriedly grabbed Fan Hao. Xiao He and Cao Shen heard someone making noise and also came out to investigate. When Fan Hao saw Xiao He, he dropped his whip and said, "This group of thieves should be killed!" Cao Shen said: "There are too many thieves who harm the people, how can they all be killed?" Go in, and have something to discuss. Fan Hao stopped and followed the two into the county. Xiao He asked Liu Pavilion where he was. Ren Ao told Fan Xu's concerns. Xiao He said: "It is said that Fan Xu is a rough person, but I didn't expect to be so cautious." This thing is true, you immediately rush to Mangdang Mountain to ask Liu Ji to come down the mountain, Zhao County Order wants to respond to the uprising, please don't doubt it. Fan Xue said: "Zhao Feng is capricious, since he wants to raise troops, it is better to kill him and let my brother do it!" Xiao He hurriedly scolded him, don't talk nonsense. Fan Xu said: "The laws of the Qin State are extremely strict, since the county order wants to betray Qin Yingchu, the Qin law should be abolished first to show sincerity, and I am willing to summon Brother Liu to come." Xiao He thought that what Fan Xu said was reasonable, so he led Fan Xu to see the county order.