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Chapter 112 There are people around the King of Qin who admire me

"No! From what Aweng said, it seems that the great king in Xianyang called me a 'great talent' and a 'relict'. How could he know me when he was in Xianyang?"

Liu Ji's brain was working rapidly, imagining various possibilities. The biggest possibility he could think of was that someone who knew his reputation had gotten close to the King of Qin and recommended him to him.

He once admired Lord Xinling Wei Wuji and wanted very much to meet Lord Xinling and become his retainer. Unfortunately, when he grew up and was able to travel west to Wei, Lord Xinling had passed away for many years.

Later, Liu Bang heard that Zhang Er, who had been a retainer of Lord Xinling, was serving as the magistrate of Waihuang County in the State of Wei and attracted retainers from all quarters. So he went to Waihuang and stayed with Zhang Er as a guest for several months.

During the time he served as a retainer under Zhang Er, he had come into contact with many talented people, and it was possible that some of them had managed to get close to the King of Qin.

"The King of Qin thinks highly of me, so I guess inviting me to Xianyang is not a disaster."

Liu Ji was very happy to be praised by the world-famous King Qin as a talented and virtuous man, but he felt uneasy when he thought of some rumors about the King Qin.

According to rumors, the King of Qin was quite cruel and brutal. If they and their family went to Xianyang, the King of Qin would want to harm them. How could they get away with it?

But this thought only flashed through Liu Ji's mind. What's the point of being afraid? When a person dies, the birds fly up to the sky. They will live forever.

He is already in his thirties and has not achieved anything. Although he usually acts like he doesn't care much, he actually still hopes to achieve something.

If possible, who would like to be looked down upon by neighbors and family? Who would like to be humiliated even when bringing their younger brother home for a meal?

This invitation to attend the ceremony in Xianyang may be his only chance to turn things around in his life. He must seize it, even if there are risks.

Thinking in his heart, Liu Ji bowed to Jiao Li and said, "Liu Ji greets the envoy!"

He looked relaxed and at ease, without any restraint, as if he was not facing an envoy sent by the King of Qin in Xianyang, but just an ordinary neighbor.

This also surprised Jiao Li. After knowing his identity, the magistrate of Pei County, Liu Yan and others were all very reserved. Only Liu Ji was different from ordinary people.

Liu Ji asked with a smile, "Your Excellency, the words 'great talent' and 'remaining talent' are your comments on Liu Ji?"

Jiao Li nodded and said, "That's right! Please forgive me for being so presumptuous and calling you 'Brother Ji'. The king said that there are many talented people in Pei, and the one with the greatest talent is Liu Ji, who can help the country govern and supervise the local areas. If you meet him, you should treat him as a national hero and not be disrespectful."

Liu Ji was also surprised by Jiao Li's words. He thought he had some talent, but not to this extent.

Who is this guy bragging in front of the King of Qin?

He never boasted so much when he was bragging to his younger brothers.

This person must have had a grudge against him. He deliberately flattered him in front of the King of Qin in order to arouse the King's interest. After the King of Qin invited him to Xianyang, he found that he was not that powerful. In a rage, he dragged him out and chopped off his head.

Liu Ji thought about it carefully again and felt that no one would be bored enough to do such a thing.

That person has gotten close to the King of Qin and can praise other people to the King of Qin to arouse his interest. He must be a favorite in the eyes of the King of Qin and have tremendous power.

If this kind of person wanted to kill him, he only needed to issue an order to remove his family from Pei County, and he would not even be informed beforehand. It's not like now that the King of Qin is sending someone to invite him to Xianyang!
Moreover, if that person flatters the King of Qin too much, it will not end well for him, and he will be charged with deceiving the King. After thinking about it, Liu Ji thought that no one should deliberately harm the King of Qin, but just flatter him too much.

An idea came to Liu Ji's mind: Could it be that the person who was flattering him beside the King of Qin admired him very much?
Just like he admired Xinling Jun Wei Wuji!
Thinking in this way, everything made sense. Liu Ji felt even happier. He didn't expect that there were so many younger brothers who admired him around the King of Qin.

Liu Ji smiled and said, "Your Excellency is willing to call me 'brother'. It is a blessing for me. How can it be presumptuous? Your Excellency, County Magistrate, please come in and talk."

Liu Ji naturally invited Jiao Li into his home as the host. He also did not forget the younger brothers who came with him. He said to his eldest brother Liu Bo: "Please treat us well!"

These younger brothers have risked their lives to follow him. How can he just focus on entertaining the guests and forget about them?
One of the younger brothers didn't want to cause trouble for Liu Ji, so he said, "Brother, just go and do your work. We will be home soon. Why should we entertain you?"

Liu Ji glared at the younger brother, then took his hand and said seriously: "Brothers, you are willing to follow Liu Ji today, and you are entrusting your lives to Liu Ji. It is not convenient for me to accompany you brothers now, so I have to ask you to entertain them on my behalf."

"Once this is done, I will drink with you brothers!"

Liu Ji bowed to all his younger brothers, and they were all moved. This was the big brother in their hearts. Even though he was about to become rich and had nobles from Xianyang to entertain, he never forgot them, the brothers with whom he had eaten meat and boasted together.

Hearing the conversation outside the courtyard, Jiao Li felt more and more that Liu Ji was an extraordinary person. When he entered Xianyang in the future, he would definitely be favored by the king and would soar to a high position with unlimited prospects. Fortunately, he did not conflict with him today.

After arranging his younger brothers, Liu Ji came to the living room and accompanied his father Liu Yan, his second brother Liu Zhong, Jiao Li, the magistrate of Pei County and others.

Looking at Liu Ji, who was sitting at the end of the seat, Jiao Lili said, "After entering Xianyang, if we meet again, I will probably sit with him."

After chatting for a while and warming up the atmosphere, Liu Ji asked curiously, "Excuse me, Your Majesty, how did the king know about us?"

Jiao Li smiled and said, "In fact, I don't know the reason either. I am just following the king's orders. Brother Ji may be able to guess something."

Liu Ji raised his eyebrows, more curious: "Can Ji guess it?"

Jiao Li said: "Li came to Pei County this time not only to invite Brother Ji's family to Xianyang to watch the ceremony, but also Xiao He's family, Fan Kuai's family, Cao Shen's family, Zhou Bo's family, Yong Chi's family, Xiahou Ying's family..."

The people mentioned by the Xianyang envoy were all from Pei County, and almost all of them were people he knew. Xiao He was one year older than him and often took care of him. Xiahou Ying was his friend, and Fan Kuai was even his younger brother.

If some of them were not very familiar with him, Liu Ji would have thought that the King of Qin invited all of them to Xianyang to watch the ceremony because of him.

But this is definitely not a coincidence!
After thinking about all the possibilities, Liu Ji felt more and more that the person who was flattering him beside the King of Qin was someone who admired him.

This person might also be from Pei County. Even if he is not from the same hometown as Pei County, he must be a neighbor nearby, otherwise he would not know so many people in Pei County.

Even after becoming rich, this man never forgot his fellow villagers. He specifically persuaded the King of Qin to send an envoy to invite them to Xianyang.

No wonder the Xianyang envoy said that he could guess that it was done by a fellow villager or neighbor.

Thinking in this way, this trip to Xianyang should not be a problem. It is a blessing rather than a curse.

(End of this chapter)