The Unexpected Wedding of Liu Bang

If you have some knowledge of the Chinese history, you may know that Liu Bang is the First King in the Han dynasty. He defeated Xiang Yu, who is a famous strategist in history. Not only He but also his wife in history. And there is also a story about there wedding.

Liu Bang was born in Pei district. He had a high nose, and a nice beard. When he was young, he was outspoken, forbearance and tolerance. He was considered handsome in that time.

One year a respected man known as Lord Lv move to that district to elude his enemy. Many local people went and visited him. As the Chinese protocol, the visitors needed to gave some gift to the host. Because Lord Lv was famous there, so he only received the one who can offer more them 1,000 corns. The poor Liu Bang did not have that much of money, but this also did not drive him away. When he came the celebration and call out I offer 10,000. Everyone was shocked by him, especially the Lord Lv. He welcomed him at the door and sate beside him as a big honor. During the party, Lord Lv offered one of his daughter Lv Zhi to be his wife.

After Liu Bang became the king Lv Zhi helped him killed Han Xin. Also after Liu Bang's dead, she became the first women in the Chinese history who operate the country backstage. Hope you can refer more history about Liu Bang, Lv Zhi, Xiang Yu, and Han Xin.