Chapter 46: You're Not As Good As Him (Fourth Update) Seeking Recommendations!

  "Liu Kan asked for an old man?"

  In the back hall of the county government office, Ren You furrowed his brow and asked in puzzlement: "Who did he take away?"

  Xiao He solemnly replied: "Cheng Dan! Liu Quan only walked a Cheng Dan... he was the convict who came from Ju."

  "Cheng Miao?" Ren Yao scratched his head, "Why do I feel like this name sounds so familiar... let me think for a moment."

  A moment later, he suddenly lifted his head, and his face turned somewhat unsightly.

  Cheng Miao, could it be that Qin state Mohist giant Cheng Miao? Ren Xiao vaguely remembers, roughly a few years ago, during the time when Wang Jian attacked Chu state, the Qin state Mohist disciples somehow offended Ying Zheng, causing Ying Zheng to fly into a rage.

  Since Duke Xiao of Qin, Mohist disciples have had a close relationship with the political situation in Qin.

  For two hundred years, the cooperation can be said to be close. But I don't know why, Ying Zheng suddenly sent out iron eagles and sharp soldiers to attack the Qin state's Mo family headquarters. Ren Rao also participated in that battle and killed eight Mo family disciples. As for that war, Ren Rao still remembers it vividly. Later, the First Emperor ordered the purge of the Mo family disciples, and Cheng Miao was caught and arrested as a Mo family disciple.

  Liu Jian - Cheng Miao?

  Why choose Cheng Miao? What is Liu Quan's intention behind this move?

  Xiang Yu asked in a deep voice: "Xiao He, what has Liu Bang been doing these past few days? And what about Cheng Ping?"

  Xiao He said: "After Cheng Dan was taken away, Liu Kan arranged for him to stay in the old shop of the food house in the city, assisting Zhou Chang in selling wine. Except for registering and writing accounts, and negotiating with customers, he rarely went out, spending his days at home either reading or writing.

  After inquiring below, he found that it was the Qin seal script of Mount Tai's inscriptions, which were written by Prime Minister Li Si before Your Majesty's enthronement at Mount Tai.

  What is the inscription on Mount Tai?

  That is an article eulogizing the First Emperor, written by Li Si himself and erected on Mount Tai as a memorial.

  If Cheng Miao reads other books, Ren Yao might still worry about something. But he's reading the inscriptions on Mount Tai, so it seems there shouldn't be any problem.

  "What about Liu Kan? What is he doing now?"

  Xiao He scratched his head and smiled bitterly: "It's strange to say, after Liu Yan took in Cheng Mian as a slave, he didn't bring him back home. He had someone make an iron pot, then spent the whole day with Shen Shushi and Tang Li, who knows what they were discussing."

  He also took a slave.

  It was Wang Ji, who originally sold wine in the city, but later had to close his wine shop due to the emergence of Suishui Huajiao. Ah, and Wang Ji's son also stayed at home. It seemed that he was specifically taking care of Madame Huang, and there were no other movements besides this."

  Unconsciously, Xiao He had been following Ren Jun for a year.

  The accent has changed a bit, and sometimes when I'm not paying attention, I still speak in the old Qin dialect. It's not orthodox, but it sounds very familiar.

  In addition, Xiao He's talent stood out, and Ren Jun also attached great importance to him.

  He couldn't help but burst out laughing, and after wandering around the inner hall for a moment, he suddenly said: "Xiao He, prepare the carriages and horses, let's go to Liu Bang's house."

  Xiao He immediately obeyed and before long, the carriages and horses were ready.

  It was a bronze carriage, Xiahou Ying drove the carriage, Ren Rong sat in the carriage, and Xiao He rode a horse beside him.

  Out of Pei County, a group of people rushed straight to Liu Kan's home.

  In the distance, I saw the white thatched roof of the cottage swaying in the wind. It was already mid-spring, and the sunlight was especially bright and beautiful. Having been busy in the city all day, now looking at the beautiful countryside scenery, my heart felt a lot more relaxed and comfortable, and my previous fatigue was swept away.

  The carriage stopped at the gate of Liu Kan's house, and Xiahou Yan shouted loudly: "Liu Kan, the county magistrate has arrived!"

  The courtyard was very quiet, and no one came out to greet us.

  Ren You stepped down from the carriage and gestured to Xiahou Yuan not to shout again. Pushing open the gate, he saw that the courtyard was divided into two houses, front and back.

  In the front yard, a sturdy young man was hugging a tree in the yard, panting heavily.

  The little guy was shirtless, sweating profusely. He kept exerting himself, occasionally letting out a loud shout as if he wanted to uproot the tree entirely. Hearing the creak of the gate, the youth turned around, staring with his big round eyes, warily watching Rang Yao.

  "Come quickly and pay your respects to the master!"

  Xiao He recognized this little guy as Wang Xi, the foolish son of Queen Wang. He hastily greeted him and then quietly introduced him to Ren Jun in his ear.

  But Wang Xin didn't care about Xiao He at all, staring at Ren You and saying: "Who are you? Looking for someone? There's no one in the house!"

  Ren Yao couldn't help but laugh, "Are you Wang Xin? Is Liu Jian in?"

  "Who are you? Looking for someone? Nobody's home!"

  Wang Xin repeated what he had just said, completely ignoring Ren Yao.

  "Adult, this kid is an idiot!" Xiao He said in a low voice: "You don't have to be polite with him, he must have received Liu Quan's instructions... Haha, I've known him for so many years, and the silly boy has never spoken as smoothly as today."

  "Who are you? Looking for someone? Nobody's home!"

  Wang Xin blocked the way, repeatedly saying the same words.

  Xiahou Yuan's face turned red with rage, he took a step forward, raised his whip and shouted loudly: "Fool, go quickly to fetch Liu Shan, otherwise I'll beat you to death!"

  With Xia Houyan's understanding of Wang Xin, this fool should be holding his head in shame, pissing and shitting himself.

  But this time he was wrong. Wang Xin suddenly let out a loud roar and charged at Xiahou Yuan like a small tiger.

  Before Xiahou Yuan could react, Wang Xin had already struck him right in the chest.

  Don't look at Wang Xin's young age, but his strength is not small. This head was pressed against Xiahou Yuan's heart, and Xiahou Yuan was pushed back for more than a dozen steps before sitting on the ground with a thud, and for a long time he couldn't catch his breath.

  Ren You couldn't help but burst out laughing beside him.

  Xiahou Yuan's face was somewhat unbearable, and he became enraged, jumping up, "You little bastard, dare to fight with me?"

  Wang Xin made a strange gesture, clenching his fists in front of his chest and saying, "The master says that whoever dares to hit me will be hit by me."

  "I'll kill you!"

  "Xiahou Yuan, you dare!"

  "Who are you yelling at? You're a grown man who's been to war, and you're bullying an eight-year-old kid? Do you want to fight? Come on, let's settle this. You scoundrel, can't even take care of one side?"

  Xiahou Yuan's face turned red and his neck thickened with anger, but he didn't dare talk back.

  No matter how capable Ren You was, he had never seen anyone like that. But others were authentic Iron Eagle Sharp Soldiers, and Zhao Tuo's abilities, he had seen them before. He knew that if they went onto the battlefield, he would absolutely not be a match for Zhao Tuo. Moreover, even Ren You would have to call Zhao Tuo "Big Brother".

  Xiao He let out a sigh and shook his head.

  Ren Yao moved forward and crouched down. Wang Xin, however, took a smooth step back, retreating extremely naturally, like flowing clouds and water.

  His fists were still clenched in front of his chest, vigilantly staring at Ren Yao.

  "My mom doesn't let me fight, but the master says if anyone dares to bully me, I should hit him. My mom tells me to listen to the master's words. Don't bully me, or I'll hit you!"

  This kid is absolutely an interesting guy.

  Ren You couldn't help but laugh and said: "Don't worry, I definitely won't be able to beat you, but you shouldn't hit me either. Tell me, where is your master?"

  "Master, master is at his brother's house, the old lady and daughter-in-law have gone into town... Are you looking for the master?"

  Ren Yao seems to have understood some clues.

  In Wang Xin's simple mind, he only knew the two words "master". He might not even know who Liu Quan is. No wonder when asked where Liu Quan was earlier, Wang Xin had a confused expression. But when told about his master, Wang Xin suddenly became enlightened.

  "Then can you take me to see your master?"

  Wang Xin shook his head, pointing to the yard not far away in the next compound. "The master said I should take care of the house. You go by yourself... Hmm, you'd better be careful, there's a big black dog at his place, very fierce, don't get bitten... Hmm, I still need to continue practicing my skills."

  "Practicing? Practicing what?"

  "The master said, when I can uproot that tree, he will teach me even more powerful kung fu."

  "Hahaha... This Liu Quan is indeed a wonderful person. Xiahou Yuan, can you pull up this tree like he did just now?"

  Xiahou Yan's face turned red as he shook his head and said, "Liu Qian is obviously teasing the foolish kid. Without a thousand jin of strength, how could he possibly uproot that tree?"

  "So, you're no match for a fool like me!"

  Ren Yan let out a long sigh and looked at Wang Xin with a rather fond gaze, "I can bet with you that he will definitely succeed."

  Ren Shang and Wang Xin bid farewell, taking Xiahou Ying and Xiao He with them as they walked out of the Liu family's small courtyard.

  The wooden door closed, and soon I heard Wang Xin's voice exerting force inside. He must be competing with that tree again, this little guy is so stubborn.

  "Xiahou Yuan, don't underestimate others. Although the little fool is foolish, he has a strong will to survive. I guarantee that if you meet him on the battlefield, he can definitely kill you... because his mind is simple and determined."

  Xiahou Yuan said nothing more.

  Although unwilling, a chill crept in. Ren Yao wouldn't shoot without a target, since he said so, there must be his reason.

  Am I even stupider than an idiot?

  Xiahou Yuan shook his head vigorously: "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. That little bastard is an idiot, how could I possibly be inferior to him?"

  Just as they were thinking about it, a group of people had already arrived at the gate of Shi Zhi's house.

  It was at this time that Liu Jian and Tang Li walked out of the door, laughing and chatting. They had a strange smell on their bodies, and when they saw Ren Duo and others, they couldn't help but be shocked. Liu Jian reacted quickly and stepped forward to say: "The humble subject has seen the lord."