Qin Dynasty: Sword Asks the Bright Moon

As the last snow of the sixteenth year of the Qin Dynasty began to fall over Jicheng, the countdown to the sixteenth year of the Qin Dynasty officially entered.

In a quite nice house in Jicheng City, Liu Ji looked at the falling snowflakes outside the hall. For a moment, he just felt that the winter in Jicheng City was a bit too cold. Now he already has something that he never dared to think about. , but he still felt as if something was missing and not perfect enough.

Liu Ji knew that he should feel satisfied. After all, the opportunities he had in recent years were beyond the imagination of ordinary people, but he did it.

He, Liu Ji, is just an ordinary commoner in Peixian County. Although his family is relatively well-off, that's all. If he wants to complete his identity transformation, only God knows what he should do, but now he is a real official. He was in charge of the Inspection Department under the Criminal Department of the Prime Minister Zuo of the Qin State. Although his position was not prominent, his power was extremely powerful.

Maybe it's because no one can share my current joy? Liu Ji withdrew his gaze from outside the hall, especially at the end of the year, without his former friends by his side. Even though the food in front of him was more exquisite now, and the wine was first-class, definitely not in Peixian County. It can be compared with those inferior turbid wines at that time, but after all, it lacks the taste of the past.

While Liu Ji was thinking about life, the servant who was watching suddenly appeared in Liu Ji's sight.

"Sir, there are two people who say they are your countrymen and have come to seek refuge." The gatekeeper reported to Liu Jihui.

"Countryman?" Liu Ji was slightly startled when he heard this. He had already sent a letter to Peixian County, inviting Fan Kuai and Xia Houying to come to Jicheng to seek wealth and wealth together. However, Peixian County was so far away from Jicheng, so it was hard to come and go. The distance between them is even more unimaginable. Can the two of them really come so fast?

But Liu Ji ignored the shock and quickly put on his shoes and said to the servant: "Hurry up and invite someone in. That should be my brother."

Liu Ji's servant was the housekeeper of the previous mansion, and he was very good at observing people's emotions. Seeing Liu Ji being so eager, he didn't understand that this person's reputation in Liu Ji's place was not ordinary. Fortunately, as a qualified housekeeper, Within the scope of what he can do, this person has always been able to fulfill his responsibilities.

So in Liu Ji's eagerness, the servant added: "Don't be anxious, sir. I have already invited the distinguished guest into the gatehouse. There is everything there, and I will not neglect the distinguished guest."

"You did a good job. Go down and prepare some more food, especially the piece of dog meat. Let's stew it quickly. My two brothers love nothing else but this dog meat the most." Liu Ji nodded with satisfaction. , the housekeeper of this big family is different, it can save people a lot of worry.

While talking, Liu Ji had already walked into the wind and snow. He had been frowning in front of the delicious food, but this time he finally found true happiness.

When Liu Ji was anxious to welcome his brothers and old friends in this foreign land, in the gatehouse of Liu Mansion, two young men were squatting by the stove and whispering something.

"It seems that Brother Liu is really mad this time. Xiahou, have you noticed this mansion?" A young man with a short beard, although not very old, looked at the scenery outside the window, his eyes filled with emotion. It's an amazing color.

"What happened to this mansion?" Another young man who was not tall but had extremely long arms asked.

"Xiahou, don't you see? This mansion is much more luxurious than the magistrate's mansion in Peixian. Brother Liu's current level is definitely higher than that of the magistrate of Peixian. As for Mr. Xiao, he is even worse. It's Brother Liu's." Fan Kuai stroked the wine cup in his hand. This was just a drinking utensil used by the gatekeeper of this mansion, but it was much higher quality than what they had used and drank before.

And this is only for the servants to drink. As the master here, Liu Ji must be so prosperous now.

"Brother Liu is following Prime Minister Zuo after all. Who is Prime Minister Zuo? Do we need to say more?" Although he is just a driver, he is still driving for the magistrate of Pei County after all. Xia Houying can barely be regarded as a member of the officialdom. He had insights that surpassed Fan Kuai's. When Fan Kuai was shocked by the fate of Liu Ji, the big brother, he thought of even more things.

"Prime Minister Zuo?" Despite Fan Kuai's arrogance, he couldn't help but feel solemn when he heard this title.

Back then, Yang Ming led his troops southward from Dongjun, and fought with great momentum all the way to Pengcheng. His aura like the God of War had already spread in Peixian County and the Chu region further away, especially among the 'elites' of Peixian County. , and often talk about the person in the wine shop who made them truly appreciate what power is.

Especially in the past two years, there have been more and more legends belonging to Yang Ming, which fascinate people like Fan Kuai and Xia Houying who are full of illusions about themselves and the world.

"If you want to get along well, you must be with the right person. Zuo Cheng is like this to Brother Liu, and Brother Liu is like this to us." Coming to a strange place, Xia Houying said naturally to Fan Kuai There are more, after all, there is a local accent in the words spoken by the two people. This local accent may not be a big deal in Peixian County, but in Jicheng, thousands of miles away, it is an extremely precious thing. .

"You're right." Fan Kuai, who liked to quarrel with Xia Houying, rarely refuted Xia Houying this time.

"Fan Kuai, Xia Hou, it's true you two, I just sent the letter not long ago, how come you arrived so quickly?" Liu Ji, who pushed the door and walked into the gatehouse, looked at the two familiar but not very familiar faces in front of him. The handsome face is more of a surprise than surprise.

"Brother sent a letter to Peixian County?" Fan Kuai was also surprised when he heard Liu Ji's words.

"Yes, I am already rich. I thought that while I could help my brothers, I could help them get rich together. I never thought that not long after Jane sent the letter, the two brothers would be together. It's already here." Liu Ji closed the door and listened to the familiar local accent. He felt that the night was completely complete. Now that he was rich, he couldn't find anyone to brag about. He felt so uncomfortable, but now he is fine. , finally got back the feeling I had before.

"It seems that we have thought of going together. Xiahou and I came to see eldest brother to seek wealth. The eldest brother's house is bigger than the residence of the magistrate of Pei County. He must have become a high official, and should be bigger than the magistrate. Do you want it to be bigger?" Fan Kuai asked carelessly.

"Pei County Magistrate? This is what he looks like in front of me now." Liu Ji proudly gestured with his little finger.

"What position does eldest brother hold now?" Xia Houying, who is more familiar with officialdom, couldn't help but ask.

"How should I put it? You may have never heard of this position. I am currently in charge of the Inspection Department under the Criminal Department of the Prime Minister's Office. I have an annual salary of one thousand stone. In terms of rank, I can be regarded as an official at the county level." Liu Ji As he said this, his eyes were full of joy and pride.

"It's amazing, it's amazing. It seems that eldest brother is really prosperous." Fan Kuai has no idea about the Ministry of Punishment and the Inspection Department, but he has a clear idea about the county. In his understanding, the county guard is already like a god. He is a big shot, and now Liu Ji's level can reach the county level. Naturally, he can't be more powerful.

"Come on, let's go, I've asked people to prepare delicious food and wine. This alone is not as good as everyone's. Before, I thought there was something missing tonight, but as soon as you guys came, I didn't lack anything." Liu Ji He took Fan Kuai with one hand and Xia Houying with the other hand and walked towards the gate.

Soon, Fan Kuai and Xia Houying were shocked to see more. Before, they just thought that Liu Ji's mansion was really big, but after walking into the hall, they looked at the exquisite furniture, all kinds of bronze and jade materials. After seeing the decorations, they clearly realized that Liu Ji's wealth at this time was really extraordinary.

It is worthy of being at the county level. Fan Kuai and Xia Houying looked at each other and saw the extra caution in each other's eyes.

However, as the saying goes, a country can change its nature but it is hard to change it. After drinking for three rounds, Fan Kuai, who was already a top man, looked at Liu Ji with awe for the county-level officials. At this time, he had a few more feelings. In his drunken eyes, there was only Liu Ji, his fellow villager, his eldest brother, his brother with whom he could sneak around in the past.

"My eldest brother understands me well and knows that I like to eat dog meat the most. No matter how much I eat it, I never get tired of it." Fan Kuai picked up a piece of dog meat. Although his palms were shaking due to alcohol, he still stuffed the meat into his mouth very accurately. Then he started chewing heavily, making a squeaking sound, which seemed extremely vulgar, but to Liu Ji's ears, it was extremely pleasant.

"In this way, I no longer have to worry about meat. Not to mention dog meat, I can eat beef, mutton, venison, and even tiger meat." Liu Ji laughed and said, now he feels wonderful Extremely.

"But one thing is bad, this dog meat is the most nourishing." Fan Kuai muttered, and then ran to Liu Ji and asked: "There are many good things in the homes of high-ranking officials, brother, your place should be no exception, right? "

"What good thing?" Liu Ji couldn't react for a while.

"Brother, do you have a prostitute here?" Fan Kuai said with a lewd smile.

"No." In Fan Kuai's expectation, Liu Ji shook his head, and then said: "The Prime Minister doesn't like his subordinates to keep prostitutes. Of course I can't do anything that the Prime Minister doesn't like."

"Then it's so boring to be an official." Fan Kuai muttered.

While Liu Ji was greeting his two brothers, Xue Nu was also entertaining his 'sisters' attentively.

Between the high-rise buildings of the Prime Minister's Mansion, as the snowflakes fell, the scenery outside the window became more beautiful. I saw the snow girl putting pieces of cooked mutton into the jade bowl in front of the Moon God, and then pouring minced garlic and sesame paste into it. He didn't forget to add: "It's the most delicious when eaten like this. Sister, try it too."

The Moon God looked at the lump of mutton in the exquisite jade bowl, especially the smell of minced garlic, and frowned slightly. Is this food edible?

It's finally done, my whole body aches from the car ride, and I don't have enough time, so I'll post it first, and the typos will be corrected immediately!