Chapter 10, Green Skin

Xiahou Ying awoke from an initial state of terror, replaced by an overwhelming sense of anger

Xiahou Ying was furious and snatched a wooden stick, the thickness of a baby's arm, from a companion nearby, saying, "I will deal with you as well!"

You can call me Qige, as we are all quite familiar with each other. Brother Shen, it feels rather distant to refer to you as Brother Shen. I know what you want to ask. It is about that fellow we mentioned earlier in the tavern, right? That fellow is named Liu Ji, residing in Fengyi Zhongyang, and he is in his thirties, which is why everyone calls him Liu Ji

Face must be earned by oneself. Since you do not want it, I will not be polite either. Whoever dares to act again will face the consequences

At this moment, Xiahou Ying had just taken a step forward, and he was startled to see his usually formidable companion being struck into a state of oblivion by Liu Kan's unknown and bizarre techniques

Xiahou Ying angrily said: "Shen Shiqi, let me tell you, it doesn't matter who steps forward today; I will not hesitate to beat this bastard to death. Don't provoke me; if you anger me, don't blame me for being merciless. Leave this bastard to me; let him do whatever he needs to do, as if nothing has happened."

Ke Liu Kan deliberately established his authority, and with a single strike, everyone was left dumbfounded

It is surprising that you, a rough and burly fellow, are so particular about etiquette.

Shen Shiqi seemed to have lost interest, drank two cups of wine, and then stood up to take his leave

If you dare to be disrespectful, then do not blame me for being impolite. This body, while not yet fully under my control, still possesses advantages. Coupled with years of hard training in martial arts, Liu Kan is not afraid of these more than ten ruffians. With a quick sprint, he leaps into the air, stepping forward and swinging his leg, striking fiercely at the head of the man wielding a short sword.

No way

In fact, Liu Kan had already vaguely guessed that it was Liu Bang, but hearing the confirmation from Shen Shiqi still made his heart skip a beat

Mind your own business

As I turned the corner, a person suddenly stumbled out from a muddy path.

Since he met his elder brother, he cannot tolerate anyone speaking ill of him. Now, not only has he failed to seek justice for his elder brother, but he has also lost face in front of a group of people. Xiahou Ying, filled with anger and humiliation, exclaimed, "What do you think you are, daring to meddle in my affairs?"

Liu Kan understood that the foolishness mentioned by Shen Shiqi still referred to the matter of his exchanging Qin coins

The clothes had already turned into tattered rags, and his face was smeared with blood. Behind him, a group of people was closely pursuing, while simultaneously shouting loudly

Ha, I would like to see how you deal with me

Brother Shen Shi

By the way, you also have the surname Liu. Could it be that you are related to him

Over time, we also forgot his original name

Liu Kan stood by, seemingly deep in thought, as if he were also a figure destined to be remembered in history

Xiahou Ying raised the wooden stick that Liu Kan had interrupted and shouted sternly: "Brothers, charge! Leave no one behind!"

Liu Kan still thought something had happened, and stepped forward, intending to subdue that person. Little did he know, Shen Shiqi grabbed hold of Liu Kan.

He sneered, "What is he even worth? The eldest one, idling all day long, boasting to everyone. He claims to be the son of the Red Dragon, and says he will manage Peixian, insisting it will be better than it is now. His parents toil in the fields every day, and what about him? As for that talk of the Red Dragon, it is nothing but nonsense. I am truly surprised that someone like him has managed to survive until now."

"This is none of your business, so don't get involved. Otherwise, they won't let you off easy"

In the midst of conversation, the pursuing group had already surrounded them. At the forefront was a boy of about sixteen or seventeen years old, who frowned upon seeing Shen Shiqi.

What replaced it was a sense of cold and ruthless severity. With fists tightly clenched, looking at Xiahou Ying and the others, there was an overwhelming aura of wanting to unleash a massacre

Nonsense, you have been beaten to this extent, how can I stand by and do nothing

Stop that guy, stop that guy

In this era, it is quite common for disagreements to lead to drawing swords and killing

I will kill you along with everyone else today

However, some people call him Liu Bang ... Bang is a term in our local dialect that means 'big brother', and that guy usually does act like a big brother.

In Liu Kan's understanding, the Chairman does not favor Xiang Yu, but supports Liu Bang

With a slight furrow of his brow, although he did not express anything, Liu Kan still found it hard to believe the words of Shen Shiqi. How can one know about certain matters without having seen them?

As he spoke, Shen Shiqi looked around at his surroundings

Ruffians and hooligans rely solely on their audacity when engaging in fights

I can hardly be bothered to explain, merely offering a faint smile. While everyone else is intoxicated, I remain sober; who is truly foolish and who is truly astute? Who can articulate it clearly?

Note: In dialect, "青皮" refers to the noun "rascal," as in "青皮流氓".

Chairman Mao once commented on Liu Bang: historians describe Liu Bang as 'open-minded and magnanimous, receptive to advice,' and regard him as a hero. Liu Bang fought against Xiang Yu for several years, ultimately emerging victorious while Xiang Yu was defeated; this was by no means a coincidence

Those who spend their days idly, only knowing how to vie for strength and engage in fierce competition, are referred to as Liu Bang; of course, some people also call him Liu Ji

Shen Shiqi quickly stepped forward to assist the person being pursued.

Liu Kan said: "How is that possible? My ancestral home is in Luoyang, how could I possibly have any connection with him? Brother, it seems you have a rather unfavorable view of Liu Bang?"

Peng smashed that guy to the ground, his body convulsing uncontrollably, looking as if he was in grave danger

Akan, be careful

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"Woundless, have you provoked them again?"

Liu Kan shouted sternly, his face no longer bearing a smile.

Hehe, I really can't tell. You seem a bit foolish and have done foolish things, but deep down, you are quite clear-minded.

This leg, Liu Kan estimated to have at least four to five hundred pounds of strength

Liu Kan, with a smile, stood in front of Shen Shiqi.

What are you doing, brother?

Liu Kan did not pursue the matter further, and Shen Shiqi also seemed disinclined to discuss Liu Bang any longer. The two fell silent simultaneously as they walked towards the inn

Liu Bang

Xiahou Ying only felt a slight numbness in his arm. That last strike felt as if it had hit against gold or iron. Who is this person?

Liu Kan could not help but feel immensely astonished

Moreover, the Chairman also composed a poem about the People's Liberation Army's occupation of Nanjing. The poem states: "The winds and rains of Zhongshan rise in a deep yellow, a million heroic troops cross the great river. The tiger crouches and the dragon coils, surpassing the past; the heavens turn and the earth shakes with fervor. One should pursue the fleeing enemy with victory and courage, and not seek fame by imitating the tyrant. If heaven has feelings, it too will grow old; the righteous path in the world is one of vicissitudes."

Xiahou Ying leaped forward, swinging a wooden stick with a whoosh, and brought it crashing down towards Shen Shiqi.

The books are not for anything else; in his past life, he had also heard numerous stories and legends about Liu Bang. In those tales, Liu Bang was portrayed as a wise and formidable figure, truly exceptional. However, according to the description by Shiqi, it seems that Liu Bang resembles a young ruffian, a rogue, does it not

Wang Ji and Shen Shiqi both seem reluctant to mention that person's name, and the patrons in the tavern also generally adopt an evasive attitude.

Xiahou Ying and the others were left speechless, each one in a state of astonishment

One should not take offense at being courteous... Since one has just arrived here, it is only natural to observe more etiquette

A person has their own perspective; since Shen Shiqi thinks this way, there may be his own reasons behind it

This young man is clearly a leader, standing about seven feet tall, with a handsome face; however, there is a trace of hostility in his expression

Killing is but a matter of striking the head to the ground. You have already beaten him to this extent; even if he said something wrong, he has already been punished. One should always leave a way out in their actions; why must one go to the extreme? I suggest we let this matter rest, treating it as a favor to his brother. What do you think?

"Shen Shiqi, you should leave; do not seek trouble for yourself"

Shen Shiqi let out a cold snort and was about to take action when a figure suddenly darted out beside him, throwing a punch directly at the wooden stick. Before Shen Shiqi could clearly see what was happening, he heard a loud crack, as the wooden stick, which was as thick as a child's arm in Xiahou Ying's hand, was unexpectedly broken by that person's punch

It is indeed him

One end of the stick flew far away

It is evident that he still has some reservations about Shen Siqi.

Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang ... ... indeed it is like this

What if I do not agree

Xiahou Ying

Liu Kan also quickly stood up, but unlike Shen Shiqi, he did not leave directly. Instead, he first greeted Wang Ji before departing

Shen Shiqi stood up and shouted angrily: "Xiahou Ying, you spend all day neglecting your duties. I originally did not want to interfere with you. But today, you actually brought so many accomplices to bully a single person, Wu Shang. Is this what you call heroic behavior? I tell you, I will take charge of this matter."

How dare you say my elder brother is a rogue, I will kill you

Lower your voice, "In fact, everyone knows that he is not Liu Gong's son. Back in the day, his mother was working outside and ended up being... When Liu Gong found out, in order to save face, he told people that there was a red dragon floating around him. However, he is quite popular in Peixian, with a large group of followers, so no one dared to speak out about it. I heard someone say that guy is actually engaged in a no-capital business, do you understand?"

Shen Shiqi screamed in terror. Little did he know that Xiahou Ying's reckless behavior had already angered Liu Kan

It was almost at the moment when Xiahou Ying made his move that a companion drew a short sword from his bosom and, gritting his teeth, lunged at Liu Kan

The Chairman's remarks, to a certain extent, also acknowledge Liu Bang's status as a hero

Liu Kan was born into a military family in his previous life, and the only person he admired was the first Chairman of the Republic, Mao Zedong

Seeing is believing, while hearing is deceiving

Shen Shiqi wore a mocking expression and coldly said: "Ever since you met that scoundrel, just look at what you've become now"

When examining the words of Shen Shiqi, the gaze directed at Liu Kan seemed somewhat off

Although the time spent with Sheng Shiqi is not long, Liu Kan quite likes this fellow. Especially when he sees Sheng Shiqi standing up for his friends, this sense of loyalty is commendable. Moreover, with Xiahou Ying constantly talking about killing, Liu Kan holds a strong disdain for such arrogance