"I used to think that the Zhaozi in the line of Zhaozi was fictional, but I didn't expect that my older brother was actually Zhaozi."
"If Zhaozi was as virtuous and merciful as my older brother, I would respect him. He should have such a big reputation!"
In Liu Bang's eyes, what kind of person is a true man?
It's simple; to leave a name in the annals of history and to influence the world are what define a true man!
He once heard a man named Jing Chun say, "Gongsun Yan and Zhang Yi, are they not true men? A single anger and the princes of various states will fear; a comfortable stay and the world will extinguish."
He thought this was what being a true man was all about!
A true man is simple. With boundless ambition, and freedom unencumbered, to serve the people of the world and walk the path of righteousness, that's what a true man is!
At this moment, Liu Bang never expected that someday in the future.
He would sing the "Great Wind Song" with even greater vigor, and be more of a true man than the one in his eyes now.
Zhao Anping smiled and said, "You can rest here."
"I'll go back and seek favor for you. I want Zhaozi's lineage to take you under their wing."
"You must all be here to learn martial arts, right?"
It seems that the current lineage of Zhaozi is very similar to the sects in xianxia novels.
Everything is complete and abundant.
Xiang Liang nodded, his excitement evident as he said:
"Thank you, older brother!"
"Thank you, older brother. I thought I would have missed the chance to learn under Zhaozi's lineage."
"Thankfully, it was due to good fortune that I met you, older brother."
"Honestly, I still can't understand why you, older brother, chose us two."
Oh, because I know the future. I know that both of you will become very powerful in the future...
Zhao Anping helplessly smiled, for these two brothers with great ambition, he really had nothing to say:
These two men are quintessential examples of those who rise from nothing, and it's hard to imagine how they would feel to become powerful figures who control the destiny of the world.
Liu Bang seemed to recall something and said to Zhao Anping:
"Right, older brother."
"I'm not particularly driven to learn martial arts. I just want to find a place where I can meet and learn from talented individuals."
Zhao Anping asked in confusion, "Why is that?"
"I think that a country's prosperity depends on its talented people and virtuous citizens. If a country can possess such talent, it will flourish; if it loses it, it will perish."
"Although I don't have the ability to govern a nation, I still believe that talent is very important."
"With the help of talented individuals, I can get along well with them and make good use of their resources. Even if I end up doing poorly in the future, there will be people like you, older brother, who can pull me along!"
Liu Bang laughed heartily, "Thank you, older brother!"
"If it wasn't for you, older brother, I wouldn't have had the chance to come here. I wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet so many talented individuals."
Zhao Anping smiled.
This indeed is the image of Liu Bang in his mind.
Liu Bang is just the kind of person like that. He is always carefree, always confident, and always knows how to make the most of people's talents.
Xiang Liang laughed heartily and said, "Liu brother, you're right."
"I also want to go out and meet some great heroes of the world. I want to make the most of this rare opportunity to enter the master hall of Zhaozi's lineage."
"How about it?"
"Go ahead!"
Liu Bang helped Zhaozi say, as if he was eager for Xiang Liang to leave as soon as possible.
Xiang Liang, who comes from the military, is not picky about it either. He wants to meet the heroes of the world, not just see them whenever he wants.
Zhao Anping was somewhat puzzled, "Aren't you looking for talented individuals? Why are you also here?"
Liu Bang chuckled and said, "Brother, that's how it is."
"Exchanging talents requires money too, and I don't have any..."
"Brother, believe me, I'll pay you back. I'll keep my word."
"..."
Zhao Anping was speechless.
Indeed, this is the old territory of Chu, and Xiang Liang, being a noble from the old Chu, wouldn't find it too difficult to make some money. But...
Liu Bang can't get it.
Liu Bang's character is considered by Zhao Anping to be one of the most admired among the emperors in ancient China:
Free and natural, with a clear nature and generous spirit.
Zhao Anping smiled gently, took out a carved wooden board from his pocket and handed it to Liu Bang, saying with a smile:
"It's okay, brother. I also admire you."
"This carved board, it's yours. Keep in touch in the future."
Zhao Anping can vaguely see the golden characters given by the AI system in the air:
"New object binding successful, congratulations to the owner."
......
Outside the room of King Qin Shi Huang.
King Qin Shi Huang is sprinting ahead, with guards protecting him from behind.
The guards felt that something was a bit off today:
Since the king had gone out for a while and returned, he seemed to have come back to life, and his state had undergone a dramatic change:
From being half-dead to regaining vitality.
The guards can guess that the one who followed the king...
Oh, I mean, it was the one who followed the king and got off the carriage, with a special status.
To meet the king without performing a kowtow, such a person has never existed before.
Never!
In reality, the guards have served King Qin Shi Huang for many years. He has never seen a person who has caused the king to respond in such a nearly reverent manner:
Even though he has seen the most talented person in the Qin Dynasty, Li Si.
The guards have been in the Qin Palace for a long time and have never seen such a different King Qin Shi Huang before.
The guards have been in the palace for a long time and have never seen a Qin Shi Huang like this: he even goes about his business relying solely on his own efforts...
Zhao Gao, the favorite eunuch of the King Qin, saw King Qin Shi Huang coming and immediately beamed with a smile, greeting him with a smile:
"King, you have arrived?"
"I heard that you went to see a certain talent, oh, it's really troublesome of you."
"In our opinion, we should have gone to pick him up."
Zhao Gao's eyes were full of flattery that couldn't be concealed. "By the way, daringly speaking, may I ask Your Majesty where this talent is staying?"
"I want to see him."
King Qin Shi Huang waved his hand and said, "It's not necessary."
"I believe that you should take care of yourself. As for the matter of Zhaozi, you don't need to get involved."
Zhao Gao walked forward and continued, "That's not enough. We need to make sure that the King is safe."
"This mysterious person, we need to keep an eye on."
The guards behind him had an expression of disgust for Zhao Gao:
As one of the close advisors of King Qin, the guards were naturally familiar with Zhao Gao:
Zhao Gao was particularly skilled in flattery.
Funny, does flattering the king give one power?
But the king happens to like this, and every time Zhao Gao uses this way to flatter, it works.
No one can rein in Zhao Gao either, as he is the highest-ranking eunuch, and the other officials have no interest in dealing with him.
Zhao Gao continued, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by not speaking?"
King Qin Shi Huang did not turn his gaze, only coldly said:
"You, a eunuch, should not meddle in matters concerning Mr. Zhaozi."
"Mr. Zhaozi is my teacher and my honored guest."
"If you must disturb Mr. Zhaozi, I won't be responsible for how Mr. Zhaozi treats you."
Zhao Gao seemed to be choked by something.
