Xiao He brought Fan Kuai to see the county magistrate, but when the county magistrate heard that the law had to be abolished first, he hesitated. Fan Kuai said: "My lord, you don't even have this bit of sincerity, how dare I call my elder brother here?" Cao Shen said: "Sir Zhao, since you want to cause trouble, you should abolish the Qin law, so that the people will support it?" County Magistrate Zhao Only then did he agree. Cao Shen announced the abolition of all harsh laws and regulations in Qin, and wrote a notice to inform the whole city. Xiao He wrote another letter and asked Fan Kuai to take it to invite Liu Ji. There was a sensation in Peixian County.
Fan Kuai left Peixian and galloped all the way to Mangdang Mountain. When he saw Liu Ji, he told him about the army and handed Xiao He's letter. Liu Ji was overjoyed after reading Xiao He's autographed letter and said: "In the past, Master Zhang recommended Mr. Xiao to become an official in the court, but Mr. Xiao dismissed it. Now he is planning an uprising. It seems that he not only has benevolence and righteousness, but also has a heart of justice. He is also very far-sighted. The sky really has eyes, and we finally have a chance to succeed!" He immediately notified the leaders of the major mountains, and a total of three hundred leaders and more than a thousand people gathered. Liu Ji informed them that they would raise troops to rebel against Qin. When people heard about the army, they were all very happy. Everyone was gearing up and wanted to go down the mountain to kill them immediately. Liu Ji gathered his men and horses, burned the stronghold and went down the mountain one after another. From then on, he embarked on the glorious course of anti-Qin. Later generations called the mountain where Liu Ji moved around "Yunlong Mountain" and the place where Liu Ji hid his body as "Huangzang Island".
On the way down the mountain, Lu Pheasant told Liu Ji again: "The county magistrate is capricious, and you have few people. I'm afraid he will look at you coldly after entering the city." Fan Kuai glared at him and said, "If the dog officer dares to look down on us, , I will kill him!" Lu Pheasant said: "Fengyi is our hometown. Since we want to raise troops, we should attack it first. We can also add some troops from there, so that they will not dare to do anything to you after entering the city. ." Liu Ji listened to Lu Pheasant's words, and first sent an order to Fengyi, first to comfort his elders, and second to expand some troops.
When Liu Ji came to Fengyi, the three old stingy men had already opened the city gate to greet him. After Liu Ji entered the city, he first met with the three old stingy men and then came to his home. Grandpa Liu and his father-in-law heard that Liu Ji was going to rebel, so they had no choice but to silently pray for his safety. Liu Ji left Lu Pheasant at home to take care of his family. I also went to the village's Yushe Shrine to pray, hoping to receive blessings from the gods. After dinner, Liu Ji returned to the army. When the people in Fengyi heard that Liu Ji was going to raise an army, everyone was happy and joined the army enthusiastically. Some old people even offered good wine and meat to encourage Liu Ji to do a good job.
At this time, a man named Wang Ling came to see Liu Ji. Liu Ji was so happy when he heard that Wang Ling was coming, he hurried out to greet him. It turned out that this Wang Ling was also a hero from Fengyi. He was a county captain of the Qin State in Nanyang. He often met Liu Ji because of official business, and the relationship was very good. Because he was a few years older, Liu Ji treated him like an elder brother. After Liu Ji saw Wang Ling, he happily asked: "Brother came here today, is it to respond to the uprising?" Wang Ling said: "No, I heard that there was a lot of trouble everywhere, and I was very worried about something bad happening to my mother, so I I came to take her to Nanyang, but I didn't expect you to raise an army. You are an official of the Qin State, how can you do such a disobedient thing? If the imperial court sends a large army to conquer, I am afraid there will be no good results. I hope my dear brother will think twice. Then?" Liu Ji replied with emotion: "I know that my brother is loyal to Qin, but I am different. I let 300 more soldiers go in Fengxi Ze, and the Qin people hated me. Chen Sheng refused, I will never get ahead. Now Chen Shengxian has rebelled, and County Magistrate Zhao has also responded positively. He even specially invited me to help. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I will not lose easily! Although your Nanyang is still stable for the time being, , but there have been uprisings all over Shandong, and Qin will be finished sooner or later, so please let me think about what to do in the future, right?"
Wang Ling sighed and said, "I also know that Qin's aggressive government is very unpopular, but I have lived in Qin Lu for a long time, how can I bear the heart to betray you? I passed by here today and came here to advise my wise brother out of friendship. But that's it. , but you want to take care of yourself?" Wang Ling said goodbye to Liu Ji. Liu Jidao: "Brother, wait a minute, let me meet my aunt." Wang Ling led Liu Ji to the roadside to pay homage to his mother. After Liu Ji saw Ling's mother, he saluted and said: "My aunt used to teach us the word 'loyalty and trust'. I have benefited a lot! Today I am invited to raise an army out of necessity. I hope my aunt can understand my difficulties." Brother Wang Ling and I grew up together, we are brothers and sisters, and your old teachings seem to still be in my ears. Now my aunt is going to travel far away, and I wonder if we will be able to see each other again because of the clouds and mountains in the future." After saying this, she actually shed tears. The mother of the mausoleum also said emotionally: "My nephew is an outstanding son of his hometown, and his kindness is spread far and wide. I heard that you liberated three hundred poor children in Fengxi Zezhong, and they must be grateful to you. We are raising troops today. I hope they can do their best. Please help me, and I also hope that my nephew can make great achievements and make great achievements soon!" Liu Jidao: "My aunt earnestly warned me, my nephew will never forget it!" He helped Ling's mother get into the car, then knelt on the roadside and watched them go away.
Liu Ji saw off Wang Ling and returned to the gate of the official residence. Suddenly he saw Zhou Bo leading Lu Zhi's eldest brother Lu Ze, and his second brother Lu Shizhi also came to join the army. After a while, Fan Kuai led Yong Chi, Wang Sui, Xue Ou, Tang Li, Chen Chi, Zhou Ju, Chen Cang, Chi, Zhu Bi, Zhu Tong and others to join the army. Liu Ji met them one by one. It turns out that most of these people are young children who were released in Fengxi Zezhong. Although they ran back home, they did not dare to live at home. They hid during the day and only dared to go home at night. They often lived in fear. Now I heard that Liu Ji was going to raise an army, so he came to join the army with confidence, and Liu Ji included them all in the army. At this time, the folks in Fengyi City also rushed to tell each other and responded positively. They also encouraged their children to join the army, and the army increased to more than 2,000 people. Liu Ji was very happy and led everyone to Peixian County.
In Peixian County, the two officials who were whipped by Fan Kuai, because they were resentful of Fan Kuai, went to the prison in Peixian County one day and told Wei Cai about being beaten severely by Fan Kuai for no reason. Wei Cai was surprised when he heard this and said: "Fan Kuai is the key criminal to be arrested. How dare he come to the county?" The two told Wei Cai that County Magistrate Zhao wanted to summon Liu Ji back to raise troops. Wei Cai was shocked when he heard this and asked whose idea it was. The official told him that it was Xiao He's idea. Wei Cai was so frightened that he was afraid that Liu Ji would come back and be retaliated for teasing Lu Zhi, so he said: "Liu Ji is an important criminal of the country. He has become a robber since he was a gangster in Fengxi. The county guard sent troops to arrest him many times." . Magistrate Zhao is really confused now. How could he listen to Xiao He and reuse Liu Ji? If this is the case, Peixian County will no longer belong to Mr. Zhao!" Two officials asked: "What do you mean by this?" Wei Cai said: " Do you think Liu Ji and Fan Kuai always hate Zhao County to the core? If they come to the city, can they listen to Mr. Zhao? If Mr. Zhao has any dissatisfaction with them, they will disobey the order and fail. If you do well, you will turn against me!" The second official said, "Why don't you tell the county magistrate this?" Wei Cai said, "I am in jail, how can I see Mr. Zhao?" The second official said, "Let's go see the county magistrate now. Your Majesty, tell him that you have something important and ask him to summon you immediately." Wei Caixi said happily: "If Pei County has a bright future, it is all thanks to the two of you!"
Two official servants came to see the county magistrate and said, "Young men passed by the prison by chance. Master Wei Cai said that there are important secrets to report." The county magistrate asked him what he wanted. The two said, "He said he would not dare to speak out until he saw you." The county magistrate was very confused and ordered Wei Cai to be released. Wei Cai came to the mansion and saw that the county magistrate could not kneel down. He said sadly: "I heard that your Excellency wants to rebel against Qin Yingchu and recall Liu Ji. Is this true?" The county magistrate said: "Yes, that's the case." Wei Cai said decisively: "Master Zhao, don't you know who Liu Ji is?" The county magistrate said: "How could I not know, but this time it is my decision. I will use his name to order the whole county." Disciple." Wei Cai said: "'Deeping one's ears and stealing the bell' is a way to deceive oneself and others, and 'fighting fires without pay' is the beginning of self-destruction. This cannot be done for a small matter, let alone a major national event? Now you are in charge of the affairs of a county and dominate it. You have the power of life and death for the entire county, so it is most appropriate for you to be the leader of the rebel army, but why do you want to find someone else to be the leader?"
The county magistrate said: "You mean that I should be the commander of the army?" Wei Cai said: "Isn't it true? If you use others, this is the principle of 'giving others authority'? Think again, Liu What kind of people are Ji and Fan Kuai? The county magistrate was shocked and said: "You continue to talk?" Wei Cai said: "Liu Ji and Fan Kuai are both arrogant and domineering people, lawless people. They didn't take Qin Fa seriously before, let alone now?" Two days ago, I heard that Fan Kuai had just arrived at the county government office, and he whipped the officials without permission, and let the cattle go without permission. He actually pulled the two cattle back dozens of steps, which was so brutal. This group of people is specifically against the government. Once they gain power, how can you control them? Moreover, your Excellency also used torture on Lu Pheasant in the lobby. How could Liu Ji let this matter go? Now that your Majesty invites Liu Ji back, it is simply inviting a wolf into the house. Your affairs will definitely not succeed, but will bring disaster to your life. I hope you will think twice before you act? "After Wei Cai said these words, Magistrate Zhao thought of many previous festivals and felt creepy in his heart, so he said to Wei Cai: "What you said is absolutely right. Let me think about it again, okay? "
That night, the county magistrate sat alone and thought about this matter, feeling depressed. His wife came out and saw him like this, so she asked, "Why is the master worried?" The county magistrate told his wife his concerns. The lady said: "Wei Cai is right! Liu Ji is a vicious and stubborn person, and he will never take you seriously. Besides, all the criminals in the county listen to him. Once you call him back, it will be like 'returning'." If you fight with others and are criticized, things will definitely fail, and your reputation will be ruined. Especially that butcher Fan Kuai, once he turns against you, he will not acknowledge you at all! If you want to rebel against Qin, control the army yourself, so that you will not Is there any danger!" Magistrate Zhao said: "Madam is right, but this matter was planned by Master Xiao He. How can I explain to him?" Madam said: "What happened to Xiao He? He and those people have long been colluded. Maybe this is a trap he planned in advance?" Magistrate Zhao suddenly realized when he heard this, and said: "Madam, what you said makes sense, I almost fell into Xiao He's trap!" The magistrate immediately summoned the county captain Wan Qi Discuss unexpectedly. Just when Wan Qitu was thinking about doing something big on his own, he completely agreed with the county magistrate's wife.
At this time, a sergeant came to report that Liu Ji had occupied Fengyi and was calling for troops. There was also news from the county that the county governor wanted all counties to be on high alert to prevent rebellion. He also said..." County Magistrate Zhao saw him hesitating and asked what was going on. The sergeant said frightenedly: "The county guard also said... ...It is said that Mr. Xiao He has escaped from the county and is missing. "When Zhao Feng heard this, he was furious, thinking that the county guard had no intention of betraying Qin Yingchu. It turned out that this was Xiao He's idea. If the Qin army wipes out Chen Sheng in the future, he will be charged with treason. Maybe They also wanted to exterminate the entire clan. When the county magistrate thought of this, his legs trembled, he lost control of his urine, and collapsed to the ground. All the officials quickly pinched the person, calmed the air, called for first aid, and after a long time, Magistrate Zhao came back to life. With a sad face, he said feebly: "Xiao He harmed me, Xiao He harmed me! Now if the county governor knew that I was going to carry Qin Yingchu on my back, I would be doomed! It’s over! This is how to do? Xiao He made this bad move and it hurt me! Magistrate Zhao groaned for a while, and suddenly became energetic again. He stood up and gnashed his teeth and said, "How can I explain to the magistrate if I don't kill Xiao He?" "Wan Qitu had always been a treacherous person to Xiao Heyang, and he was not in the same pit as Cao Shen. Seeing that the fire was coming, he boldly said: "Master Zhao, Xiao He is the mastermind. Now you can say that he is Liu Ji's internal agent. He immediately ordered the sergeants to arrest Xiao He first, and then get rid of Cao Shen, placing all the blame on them. If you can kill these two people, take their heads and report them to the county guard immediately. The county guard will definitely appreciate your action! When the county magistrate heard this, he was overjoyed and immediately ordered the city gate to be closed. Then he ordered Wei Cai and Ren Ao to lead the officers to capture Xiao He and Cao Shen.
When Wei Cai got the order, he was so happy that he went out of the county office and immediately gathered his troops. Ren Ao was shocked to see that the county magistrate had changed his mind. He pretended to mobilize troops and hurried out of the Yamen to report to Cao Shen. At this time, the county magistrate also came out of the palace and said to the officials: "The county magistrate did not betray Qin Yingchu, but Xiao He deceived us. He had an affair with the bandits in Mangdang Mountain and planned to cooperate with Liu Ji. Now Liu Ji They are about to attack Pei County. This county orders you to arrest Xiao He and Cao Shen immediately, and then help the county guard to destroy Liu Ji and serve the country!" The sergeants only obeyed the orders of the superiors and took action immediately.
