Chapter 399 Do you have the ability to create a meteorite shower?
Guiguzi Wang Xu, who was arranged to sit in the outermost lobby with a group of powerless people from Pei County, kept following the prison official Cao Shen's gaze.
When he saw Cao Shen chatting with Xiao He, the chief clerk at the gate, he was stunned again.
When the old apprentice saw his master like this, he also looked at the two people at the door. He put his left hand under the table and counted with his fingers, but after counting for a long time, he got nothing.
The old apprentice, knowing that he was far behind his master in terms of knowledge, picked up the food with chopsticks and humbly asked:
"Master, are these two also subordinates of the Scarlet Emperor?"
Guiguzi took one last look and shook his head, a look of confusion in his eyes that shocked his old disciple.
"Perhaps."
These vague words shocked the old disciple even more.
Since he became his master's apprentice, he has never seen his master stumped by a question, nor has he rarely heard such remarks as a blind fortune teller who is stuck in both ends.
The answers his master gave him were always clear and accurate. If it was yes, it was yes. If it was no, it was no. It seemed that the whole world was in his master's hands. If he was confused, he only needed to look down at the lines on his palm.
Just like the Red Emperor who only appears in the legend and is the ruler of the South among the Five Great Emperors, isn’t he found just by looking for him?
Could it be that the status of these two people is higher than that of the Five Great Emperors? Otherwise, how could their master be so evasive?
Wang Xu picked up a piece of dog meat with chopsticks, put it into his mouth, and chewed it carefully.
Old Master Liu was so wealthy that he even had half a table of meat in the lowest-ranking hall. Although all of it was the most common dog meat in Pei County, in the eyes of the people, as long as it was meat, it was definitely a good thing.
Wang Xu knew what his closed disciple was thinking, but he had no intention of answering his question.
Some things are better known less than they actually are.
What attracted his attention was not that the two men had any special fate, but that there were small marks unique to farmers on their clothes. In fact, the small marks on these two men were more than those on Fan Kuai, whom he identified as Po Jun.
This means that his former monarch considered these two people more important than Fan Kuai.
[The general trend cannot be changed, but the details can be changed. 】
[Sir, the history you see from the future may not necessarily be the future of this world.]
[These two people have no destiny. The fact that they can stand out from the crowd must be a fluke, or they are just tainted by the Red Emperor's imperial aura.]
[These two have gone through countless hardships and trials, and perhaps they can become successful. Now. ]
Guiguzi shook his head and smiled, his thoughts became clear, and he no longer paid attention to the two people in front of the door.
These two were just like his last disciples. Without careful carving and countless polishing, they were just a piece of brick and stone rubble that could be seen anywhere. Even if they were really lucky enough to get a great opportunity, they would not necessarily be able to soar into the sky, and they could still die at any time.
He is far inferior to Fan Kuai, who was given a great mission and had the fate of Po Jun, not to mention Liu Ji, who had the fate of Chi Di.
The three halls were all inside the Liu family compound, and they were all extremely noisy and bustling.
The people in the lobby where Guiguzi was occasionally glanced at the two lobby inside with eyes full of longing and envy, but no matter how strong their expressions were, no one dared to step inside.
Just when everyone was having a great time, talking and laughing, most of the guests had arrived.
The chief clerk Xiao He rubbed his wrist, put down his brush, and walked in front of Cao Shen to the banquet with a smile.
"He Wanqian!"
A loud shout shook everyone.
Ten thousand coins is equal to ten gold coins. With such a high level of materialism, he can sit in the first class.
Everyone in the outer hall next to the gate looked towards the gate as if they were under a spell. When they saw the person coming, most of them just tutted and continued eating meat and chatting.
Old Master Liu stopped his second son who was about to stand up to greet the guests, and said to the guests at the table with an apologetic look:
"He is my third child, and he is a naughty boy."
The magistrate of Pei County smiled and said:
"It's okay, it's okay. You're just a kid, you haven't grown up yet."
The people who had paid for seats at the last table praised it highly.
"Your son has a pure heart."
Xiao He, who was about to take his seat, walked back to the table, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said in a scolding tone without a trace of anger:
"What day is today? Why are you still making such a fuss? Come with me to the table! "
Pull the person in front of you and walk inside.
"Brother Xiao, this money worship is something that the three of us brothers have come together to raise. I, Liu San, cannot be the only one to attend the banquet."
The man actually looked very heroic, but his playful expression made his heroic appearance lessen. He was none other than Old Man Liu's third son - Liu Ji.
Behind Liu Ji.
He took a cold shower and changed into clean clothes, but the butcher Fan Kuai still exuded a fishy smell.
And Lu Wan, who looks the most serious and reliable among the three.
Xiao He's smiling face when facing Liu Jishi, but when facing Fan Kuai, Lu Wan's face turned visibly colder.
Fan Kuai and Lu Wan stood there with their calves trembling, gritting their teeth, determined not to embarrass Liu Ji.
No wonder they were timid.
For high-ranking officials like Xiao He and others like him, if it weren't for Liu Ji today, they wouldn't even be worthy of being taken seriously.
Xiao He originally wanted to let the two of them go directly to the outermost lobby to have a meal and then send them away.
But he glanced at Liu Ji, thinking that this well-known rogue in Pei County was not only ambitious but also loyal. Since he brought his friends with him, he had to give him some face, so he changed his words.
"Cao Shen, bring Liu Ji and these two friends to your table."
"only."
Cao Shen glanced at the two of them with disdain and responded sternly.
If it weren't for Brother Xiao's request, he would never have sat at the same table with such a poor man.
"Let's go. You're the only one missing."
Xiao He took Liu Ji away.
In fact, even if Liu Ji didn't come today, the banquet would still go ahead.
This famous rogue in Pei County, who was born as the biological son of Old Master Liu but had accomplished nothing, was nearly thirty years old but had not yet established himself, started a family, or built a career. Old Master Liu had no choice but to show up at the banquet to embarrass himself.
Xiao He said this to sell it well.
He would never tease Liu Ji like those ignorant people in Pei County.
The bad relationship between father and son now does not mean it will be the same in the future. As long as Liu San and Old Man Liu bow their heads, they will instantly become the best people in Pei County.
Although his status as the chief clerk made him an honored guest in front of Old Master Liu, it would not matter if he became an enemy of Liu Ji.
It has been basically confirmed that the Liu family's foundation will be handed over to the second son, Liu Zhong. Since he is not the head of the Liu family, his status is lower than that of Xiao He, the third in command of a county's civil affairs.
But only a fool would take the initiative to make enemies with the Liu family's direct descendants.
"Wang Dao's shop cheated customers out of money and the man has been put in jail. You were cheated out of 500 yuan. Go and get it back later."
Xiao He said as he walked.
"This... Sir Xiao, I had a private fight with Cao Shen."
Liu Ji lowered his voice.
Private fighting was strictly prohibited in the Qin Dynasty, and the lightest punishment was imprisonment.
If he wasn't afraid of being sentenced to prison, how could he be willing to pay 500 coins to the restaurant owner Wang Bo? He is not stupid.
Xiao He said meaningfully:
“That’s not a private fight, that’s a competition.
"Liu San, the knight-errant is just a meritorious service to be taken in front of the government. The Lord Xinling, whom you admire, has three thousand retainers and countless talented people.
"With one decree from the King of Wei, everything is in vain.
"You are willing to hang out with dog butchers and gamblers, and learn from Lord Xinling's courtesy to the wise and humble, thinking that you can make a big difference and surpass your second brother, and make your father proud of you.
“Even if you can become Lord Xinling of Pei County, you are nothing compared to your father, the King of Wei.
"The difficulties you regard as insurmountable are nothing more than a casual remark made by Old Master Liu."
Liu Ji was shocked and confused, and was silently taken by Xiao He into the hall where his father was .
Old Master Liu said angrily:
"You brat! You still have the nerve to come here!"
Xiao He hurriedly tried to smooth things over with a smile.
"Happiness comes from having a large number of children and grandchildren. It's the old man's birthday today, so it's not appropriate to get angry."
The only middle-aged man who sat in the upper seat as a businessman, lived close to the magistrate of Pei County, and was introduced by the magistrate as a close friend, looked at Liu Ji's face and suddenly exclaimed "Huh".
He stood up in surprise and congratulated Old Master Liu, whose anger was gradually disappearing:
"Brother Liu is so lucky!"
Old Master Liu did not dare to neglect him. When the magistrate of Pei County introduced this close friend just now, he said that the three daughters of this man named Lu Wen all lived in the Chang'an Jun Mansion.
Ordinary people may not know who Chang'an Jun is, but Old Man Liu, the head of the Liu family, the largest family in Pei County, knows a little about it.
Just this little bit of knowledge was enough to make him not dare to put on airs when facing the businessman Lu Wen.
He stood up quickly and said:
"I don't know what great event it is that could make Brother Lu like this."
Lu Wen looked at Liu Ji's face and said with admiration:
"I have liked to read people's faces since I was young. I have read the faces of many people, but none can compare to this boy's face. It's a pity that I can't arrange a marriage for my daughter. If it were possible, I would marry one to your son."
Liu Ji calmed down and put on a playful smile again.
"Since ancient times, marriages have been decided by parents and matchmakers. It is not reasonable for a father to have the final say over his daughter's marriage.
"My father's birthday and my son's marriage are both a double blessing. Uncle, please ask my wife to come out and meet them!"
These words made the birthday boy, Old Man Liu, look pale. His face was much paler than when he scolded his three sons just now. He first hurriedly scolded his three sons.
"Shut up!"
Then he said to Lu Wen, who seemed to be not bothered by the laughter:
"The third son is stupid, how can he be worthy of the daughter of the Lu family. Just hearing what Brother Lu said, Ang is so happy that he is even happier than his birthday."
Although entering Chang'an Jun's mansion does not mean becoming Chang'an Jun's concubine, she could also be a maid.
Although this person was said to be the head of the number one family in Pei County, Liu Ang knew that in the eyes of those real families he was just a local rich man and he dared not get involved in anything.
From the little he learned about Chang'an Jun, he learned that all the aristocratic families in Han were wiped out by the Lu Chamber of Commerce under Chang'an Jun, leaving no one alive.
Even the Zhang family, which had served as prime ministers of the Han Dynasty for five generations and survived the Han Dynasty, disappeared quietly. Liu Ang didn't want to follow them.
When Lu Wen came here on his business trip, he stood up and praised Liu Ji. He originally intended to make friends with Liu Ang, the local tyrant of Pei County, and he also said a few nice words to him.
The two of them sat down.
Liu Ji was standing.
In front of so many distinguished guests, Liu Ji, who was repeatedly scolded by his father, looked at the people sitting at the table, and there was surprise in their eyes when they looked at him.
He seemed to hear the words that always echoed in his ears.
"How could Mr. Liu, a hero in his lifetime, have such a son?"
"It's far inferior to Liu Er."
"Nothing has been accomplished!"
“…”
Xiao He pulled Liu Ji towards the upper seat close to Old Man Liu.
Liu Ji followed with a smile, and seemed to turn back inadvertently, looking at the two brothers who were sitting in the second hall, looking out of place, being ostracized, and no one wanted to sit next to them.
Just then, Fan Kuai, who was the expert at butchering dogs, and Lu Wan, who was addicted to gambling, both looked at him with concern and couldn't help but chuckle.
He shook off Xiao He's hand, and under Xiao He's surprised gaze, he said loudly to Fan Kuai, who was sitting in the second hall:
"Come in and sit with Naigong!"
As long as Liu Ji has something to eat, his brothers will have something to eat too!
Liu Zhong, the second son of the Liu family, frowned slightly and chuckled:
"Third Brother"
He had just said two words when his father raised his hand to stop him.
Liu Ang glanced at his three sons, then at Fan Kuai and Lu Wan who were walking unsteadily but firmly outside, and murmured in a voice that only he could hear:
"I'm still a bit courageous today, and the two people I found are also quite tough."
He pointed at the last one and said to the third son rudely:
"Just looking at you makes me annoyed. Why don't you sit over there with your two friends?"
"Okay!"
Liu Ji responded happily, without any sense of disappointment at not being able to sit in the upper seat.
With Lu Wan, Fan Kuai sat at the last seat and felt relaxed all over, like a fish in water.
Xiao He looked at Liu Ji half-appreciatively and half-speechlessly, and said loudly:
"Let's have a feast!"
This grand banquet, which affected the whole Pei County, lasted for a long time, and all the visiting guests were satisfied.
On the third day after the banquet.
Guiguzi was standing in the courtyard watching the night sky when suddenly his eyes and eyebrows were filled with strange colors.
"The light of Ziwei is not dimming but growing stronger. Who is helping the King of Qin?"
He calculated with his fingers and found that it stopped suddenly for no reason halfway through.
Instead of being angry about not having completed his task, he was delighted and laughed out loud.
“It is difficult for corpses to predict each other’s fate.
"My old friend, you have successors.
"There are more and more lines, and things are getting more and more complicated. This world is really becoming more and more interesting."
Zhao Gongming, a black-faced strong man who did not live in the house in the city but chose to bring the spotted black tiger to the wild, using the sky as a blanket and the ground as a bed, suddenly woke up.
"Who is the one who has seen through the secrets of heaven and seen through me?"
He stood up, his eyes half open and half closed, and turned around in circles, looking in all directions.
But I saw a trace of gas disappearing not far to the east, which was the land of Chu.
"What a brilliant Yin-Yang technique! If this person could help the emperor, the chances of averting the disaster might be slightly better. What a pity."
Zhao Gongming smiled bitterly, hugged the black tiger head that had also woken up from his sleep and had always depended on him, and murmured:
"Black Tiger, Black Tiger, please leave quickly. I am going against the trend this time. There is a 99% chance that I will be crushed to pieces. Why do you want to die with me?"
The black tiger licked the back of Zhao Gongming's hand four times, then suddenly bared its teeth and growled towards a dense forest.
Zhao Gongming suddenly turned his head and engaged in a verbal battle with Chunlei.
"Where did you come from, you scoundrel? Get out!"
The sound was like thunder, shaking the sky.
"You are worshipped by later generations of Taoists and honored as Marshal Zhao of the Thunder Department because this sound is like thunder. It will deafen you sooner or later."
A handsome man in white clothes as white as snow walked out of the forest slowly, rubbing his ears and speaking speechlessly.
Zhao Gongming's expression relaxed immediately and he calmed the black tiger under him.
“It turned out to be Lord Chang’an.
"It turns out that Chang'an Jun is just like Gongming. He doesn't like the troubles of the secular world and only loves the natural scenery."
Ying Chengjiao curled his lips and said:
"Forget it. I just like vulgar things. Money has nothing to do with elegance. You suddenly appeared and followed me. I was worried, so I just watched you.
"Tell me, what was the cause of all the commotion just now? What kind of energy did you see with your Qi-viewing technique?"
Zhao Gongming was silent for a moment, and did not answer Ying Chengjiao's question, but asked in return:
"Changan Jun, do you know what is the most frustrating thing about peeking into the secrets of heaven?"
Ying Chengjiao shook his head.
Zhao Gongming smiled bitterly and said:
“It is to know the secrets of heaven, but not to change them.
"I know that people are suffering and bleeding, but I can only watch it happen. I can't change it. The trend is irreversible. If you go against it, you will die.
“This is the most helpless thing.
"In that case, do you want to ask more questions, Chang'an Jun?"
Ying Chengjiao looked up at the starry sky, but could not see anything. He didn't know how Guiguzi, who had left, and Zhao Gongming, who was in front of him, could see things.
"want."
He has nothing to fear unless the heavens call him.
"You have the ability to bring about a meteor shower!"
He pointed to the sky and shouted like a madman.
