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For more than a month, Liu Bang worked as the chief of Sishui Pavilion and managed the local public security administration. At the same time, he followed Liu Yuan's instructions and secretly investigated all the families with the surname Lu in the area, and tried his best to find out if there was a woman named Lu Zhi in the family with the surname Lu. However, after checking the whole area, Liu Bang was disappointed again and became more suspicious of what Liu Yuan said.

On this day, Liu Bang went to the county to report on his work, and in his spare time he went to visit Xiao He. He happened to see Xiao He seeing an old man off.

Xiao He said, "Lü Gong, please walk slowly. I am sorry that I cannot see you off."

The old man nodded timidly, waved his hand, and walked away slowly.

Liu Bang quickly caught up with Xiao He and exchanged greetings, and asked whether the old man's surname was Lu and whether he had a daughter named Lu Zhi.

Xiao He replied, "Mr. Lu's real surname is Lu. He just moved to Pei County from Shandong to avoid being framed by his enemies. He has a 28-year-old daughter at home. He just asked me to find a local husband for her daughter. I don't know her maiden name or her exact birthday." "Tomorrow I will go to his new mansion to congratulate him and I will ask for you, okay?"

Liu Bang nodded in thanks. After returning home, he discussed with Liu Yuan in his mind about the relocation of Shandong Lu Gong to his hometown. Liu Yuan said, "What a happy event! His daughter must be Lu Zhi. Your marriage has come!" When Liu Bang heard this, he was also very happy.

The next day, Liu Bang could no longer suppress his inner thoughts. After discussing with Liu Yuan, he inquired about the location of Lu's mansion and went directly to visit him.

Since Lü Gong was a long-time friend of County Magistrate Xiao He, officials of all ranks in the county brought gifts and went to Lü's mansion to congratulate him. Because there were so many guests, those with less gifts were arranged to have a banquet in the outer courtyard, while those with more gifts and greater reputation were arranged to have a banquet in the inner courtyard hall.

Liu Yuansui suggested, "We came here empty-handed, so why not present a gift list that is worth a lot of money and nothing in it, and then sit down in the inner courtyard and see what happens next."

Liu Bang shook his head and said, "Isn't this bad? Since you came here for the first time with nothing, why not give me the sword of Chi Xiao as a gift? It should be worth a fortune."

Liu Yuan said: "Weapons are dangerous tools. It is inappropriate to use them as gifts for a new house."

Liu Bang: “Okay.” He agreed happily, and then wrote on the greeting card gift list: A gift of ten thousand gold from Liu Bang, the head of the Sishui Pavilion.

"Liu Bang, the head of Sishui Pavilion, presents a gift of ten thousand gold." As soon as the loud voice of the welcoming ceremony sounded, the host and the guests were all shocked. They didn't expect Liu Bang to be so rich.

Cao Shen was even more puzzled about Xiao He, who knew Liu Bang inside and out. How could he become so rich after just being a village head for more than a month?

But Lu Gong had just arrived in Pei County and was unaware of this. When he saw at first glance that Liu Bang was "imposing and noble, and had an air of luxury", he was delighted to hear that he gave himself such a valuable gift on their first meeting. He quickly arranged for Liu Bang to sit next to him, and they toasted each other and had a very pleasant conversation.

After the banquet, Liu Bang asked Lu Gong about his daughter's name and marriage. As expected, her name was Lu Zhi. So Liu Bang (Liu Yuan) did his best to talk about everything in the world, astronomy, geography, and the clouds and mountains.

The two of them could instantly understand any point made by Lu Gong, extend it, and integrate it into their thinking, making Lu Gong so happy that he laughed out loud.

After Liu Yuan's deliberate strengthening and blessing, Liu Bang's breadth of mind and magnanimity deeply impressed Lu Gong. Who is Lu Gong? He has lived for most of his life and has seen countless people. He thought that Liu Bang was definitely not an ordinary person. He might soar to the sky one day and turn into a dragon when encountering wind and clouds. Even if he could not be promoted and stayed in the local area, he was not a simple person.

When Lü Gong learned that Liu Bang was still unmarried and had just asked about his precious daughter, he heard the music and understood Liu Bang's intentions. While he was drunk, he said, "I'm going to betroth my daughter to you. What do you think?"

Liu Bang was overjoyed and agreed generously. He thought to himself, is it true that Liu Yuan said that I am the emperor destined by heaven? So far, everything Liu Yuan said seems to have come true.

Next, Xiao He became the matchmaker and witness of Liu Bang and Lu Zhi's marriage, which was arranged by their parents.

Liu Bang, a "rogue" and "hooligan" who was in his thirties, was getting married. The woman was a delicate and pretty girl from the Lu family, Lu Zhi, who was only 28 years old. The dowry she brought with her was countless, which was a huge fortune that several generations of a family could not earn even if they worked without eating, drinking or sleeping.

As the saying goes, "Everyone has his own destiny, and wealth and honor are determined by God." The neighbors could never envy such good luck. Liu Ji, a "rogue" and "hooligan" who was in his thirties, had accomplished nothing, was idle and not doing his job. After changing his name to Liu Bang, there was such a big contrast, it was like he had become a different person. First, with the help of a noble person, he became a "civil servant of the Qin Dynasty" and "the lowest administrative level official", and then he married the young, beautiful and wealthy "super white and rich beauty" Lu Zhi.

What kind of destiny is this? No one knows that there are more than 2000 years of hard work by Liu Yuan, a "quasi-lawyer".

When Lu Zhi learned that the man she was going to marry was a "rogue" in his thirties who had accomplished nothing, was idle, had no proper job, and was addicted to wine and women, and even Liu Bang's father called him a "rogue" and a "poor loser", Lu Zhi was extremely resistant and sad. However, the ancients' "parents' orders and matchmaker's words" are more binding than modern laws. Parents' orders cannot be disobeyed. Perhaps it was her destiny.

The "super white, rich and beautiful" Lu Zhi married Liu Bang, a "poor loser" and "older bachelor" who was more than ten years younger than her, with countless dowries and huge wealth.

After the grand wedding ceremony, Lu Zhi reluctantly accepted her fate. The ladies of wealthy families were taught since childhood to be filial to their parents-in-law, bear children, support their husbands and educate their children, be virtuous and manage the household well.

After getting married, Lu Zhi also faithfully fulfilled her family obligations and fully demonstrated her talent in management. The authority of the housekeeper gradually became stronger, and the household affairs were managed in an orderly manner. Gradually, all the big and small matters in the family were decided by Lu Zhi.

Although Liu Yuan knew that Empress Lu, the foreign relative, would monopolize power and plot to seize the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang had just gotten married and it was time to enjoy the marriage. So he just let her be and did not say too much to Liu Bang.