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Ji Bu was a native of Chu, renowned throughout the land for his integrity and chivalric spirit. He served Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile → as a general, repeatedly driving the King of Han into dire straits. After Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile →'s defeat, Emperor Gaozu offered a thousand gold pieces for Ji Bu's capture—anyone who sheltered or concealed him would be punished along with three generations of his family. Ji Bu went into hiding at the home of a Zhou family in Puyang.

Ji Bu was a native of Chu, renowned throughout the land for his integrity and chivalric spirit. He served Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile → as a general, repeatedly driving the King of Han into dire straits. After Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile →'s defeat, Emperor Gaozu offered a thousand gold pieces for Ji Bu's capture—anyone who sheltered or concealed him would be punished along with three generations of his family. Ji Bu went into hiding at the home of a Zhou family in Puyang.

The Zhou family said: "The hunt for you grows urgent, General, and the trackers are about to reach my door. If you will trust my counsel, I have a plan to offer. If not, I would rather take my own life than face what comes." Ji Bu agreed.

They shaved his head, placed him in a neck collar, dressed him in coarse clothing, and placed him in a prisoner's transport cart. Along with several dozen household servants, they took him to the region of Lu, where he was sold to Zhu Jia. Recognizing Ji Bu at once, Zhu Jia purchased him and set him to work in the fields. He instructed his son: "In farm matters, defer to this servant—and be sure to share meals with him."

They shaved his head, placed him in a neck collar, dressed him in coarse clothing, and placed him in a prisoner's transport cart. Along with several dozen household servants, they took him to the region of Lu, where he was sold to Zhu Jia. Recognizing Ji Bu at once, Zhu Jia purchased him and set him to work in the fields. He instructed his son: "In farm matters, defer to this servant—and be sure to share meals with him."

Zhu Jia then rode in a light carriage to Luoyang, where he called on the Marquis of Ruyu, Peng Gong. Peng Gong kept Zhu Jia for several days of drinking. During their conversation, Zhu Jia asked: "What great crime did Ji Bu commit that the Son of Heaven pursues him so urgently?"

Peng Gong replied: "Ji Bu humiliated Our Lord on multiple occasions while serving Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile →. The Emperor bears him a grudge, which is why he is so desperate to find him."

Zhu Jia said: "What sort of man do you consider Ji Bu?"

"A worthy man."

When King of Liang Peng Yue heard of this, he spoke to the emperor and requested that Luan Bu be pardoned so he could serve as a grandee of Liang. Luan Bu was sent as an envoy to Qi; before he returned, the Han court summoned Peng Yue, charged him with plotting rebellion, and exterminated his three clans. Afterwards, they hung Peng Yue's head from the wall of Luoyang and issued an edict: 'Anyone who dares to collect or look upon the head shall be arrested at once.' Luan Bu returned from Qi and, beneath Peng Yue's head, reported on his mission, performed sacrifices, and wept for him. The officials seized Luan Bu and informed the emperor. The emperor summoned Luan Bu and berated him: 'Did you conspire with Peng Yue to rebel? I forbade people from taking in the head, yet you alone sacrificed and wept—clearly you were in league with Yue's rebellion. Boil him alive quickly!'

Then consider this: each man serves his own lord. Ji Bu served Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile →—that was simply his duty. Should all of Xiang YuXiang YuHere's the translation of "The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World" into English: **The Warrior Who Almost Ruled the World**The most feared warrior in Chinese history — brilliant in battle, catastrophic in politics — whose stubborn nobility cost him an empire.View profile →'s followers be executed? The Emperor has only just gained possession of the realm, yet he pursues a single man out of personal vengeance—does this not show the world how petty he is? Moreover, with Ji Bu's talents, if the Han dynasty presses him this hard, he will flee north to the Xiongnu or south to Yue. To drive a capable man into the arms of enemy states—this is why Wu Zixu was able to whip the corpse of King Ping. Why not speak to the Emperor on this matter?

The Marquis of Ruyu, sensing that Zhu Jia was a great chivalric hero and suspecting that Ji Bu was hidden in his home, agreed: "Very well." When the opportunity arose, he indeed spoke to the Emperor precisely as Zhu Jia had instructed. The Emperor pardoned Ji Bu.

During the reign of Emperor Hui, Ji Bu served as Vice Chamberlain. The Xiongnu Chanyu sent a letter insulting Empress Dowager Lü, and she flew into a rage, summoning her generals to discuss the matter. The Supreme General Fan Kuai declared: "I ask for a hundred thousand troops to sweep through the Xiongnu lands." The other generals, deferring to the Empress Dowager's wishes, all agreed.

Luan Bu wept and protested the injustice done to Peng Yue. When summoned by the emperor, he went forward as calmly as if returning home. He truly knew how to conduct himself and did not cling to his own life. Even the heroic martyrs of ancient times could hardly surpass him! Ji Bu and his brother Ji Xin gained great renown throughout Liang and Chu. A promise worth a hundred pieces of gold they would honor; a bribe of a hundred thousand they would reject. Sent out to govern Hedong, he was regarded by the court as a trusted and indispensable minister.

Luan Bu wept and made offerings for Peng Yue, violating the prohibition and being captured. Thrown into the boiling cauldron, he was not wronged, for he clearly understood the duty he bore.