Xiao He and Cao Can, respectively secretary and prison governor of Peixian County, admired Liu Bang and had secret contacts with him , urging him to help overthrow the corrupt and tyrannous Qin Dynasty.

• 沛县衙里的文书萧何和监狱官曹参知道刘邦是个好汉，便经常暗地与他来往，商量准备起兵反秦。