The worship of ancestors, handed down since ancient times, existence is reasonable, Chu quality is also this traditional and deeply rooted concept of the people's hearts, although I know that the ethereal ancestors have no time to pay attention to themselves, but whenever there is a festival, even if it is a formality, or will not forget to worship, in order to comfort the heart, so for the middle hall of the house to worship the ancestors and return to God, Chu Zhen did not dislike, but came happily. Full/Ben/Small/Say/Net

As soon as he walked to the door of the middle hall, Chu Zhen found that this ancestor worship was different from the past, only to see that not only his own relatives were there, but also the family members of the eldest uncle Chu Ji and the third uncle Chu Qian were also here, and there were some relatives who were related to the Chu family, it can be said that in addition to Chu Jian, the Chu clan near Bianliang City gathered here, and there were nearly 100 men, women and children combined, but at this moment of ancestor worship, the scene that should have been lively was obviously a little serious.

"The hostage is coming." Chu Qian, who had sharp eyes, immediately discovered Chu Qian, and hurriedly greeted him with a smile.

"Third uncle." Chu Zhen bowed his hand slightly, and then began to greet his cousins and other relatives in front of him cordially and friendly, and naturally received a warm response from them.

As soon as Chu Zhen came, the rather serious atmosphere seemed to have been completely destroyed, and the greetings and politeness continued one after another, and there was no sign of stopping for more than ten minutes, and at this time, as the patriarch of the Chu clan, Chu Ji, who had the highest status among the people present, had to come forward to stop it.

He coughed heavily, but it still had no effect, and in desperation, Chu Ji raised his voice and said: "Everyone, be quiet, the auspicious time is coming, and the sacrifice is ready to begin." ”

Although it was already the beginning of April, the period of ancestor worship in the morning had not yet come, and in the past, when the Chu family worshiped their ancestors, it was generally carried out in the Chu Ji Mansion, so everyone understood who the protagonist of this ceremony was, and they all got out of the way of Chu Zhen to go first.

"Father, uncle." Chu also understood that this ceremony was prepared for himself, so he didn't push it, and walked straight over and saluted Chu Luochu, who was standing side by side.

Chu Luo nodded silently, his eyes swept with excitement, and his hands hidden in his sleeves trembled slightly.

"Quality, come here." Chu Ji's words were full of appreciation, and he looked at the ancestral spirit of the Chu clan in the middle hall and said, "Kneel." ”

Kneeling individuals may still be a little resistant. But kneel before the so-called fathers of the earth. Chu Zhen did not hesitate at all. Kneeling neatly on the ready-to-embroider cotton futon in the hall.

"Today there is the Chu clan. Sixty-three generations of descendants. Thanks to the blessings of our ancestors. Won the title of the gold list Jinshi and the first. It is really the glory of my Chu clan. I have come to thank the heroic spirits of my ancestors. It is expected that the ancestors will continue to be the descendants of the Enyin Chu clan. Chu Ji said loudly, took out a prayer and handed it to Chu Qian. Let him recite it and burn it to the ancestors.

Sixty-three generations. It sounds like the history of Chujiadi is very long. In fact, Chinese have a habit. I like to recognize an ancestor, so I seriously pursue it. Everyone is a descendant of Yan and Huang. All are brothers and sisters. Therefore, Chu is the ancestor who ranks first in the spiritual position of the middle hall, and the surname is not Chu, but Qu. Not in the slightest.

After all, his ancestors are famous. Qu Yuan will also have face when he goes out. As for why the descendants of Qu Yuandi changed their surname to Chu, it is very easy to explain. Qu Yuan was loyal to the state of Chu all his life, and he jumped into the river for the great motherland and died. As a descendant of Qu Yuandi, he naturally has to follow the teachings of other places. Changed the name to Chu. In order to comfort Qu Yuan's spirit in the sky. As for whether it is true or not. No one is going to be competing.

Recite the prayer with great seriousness. After burning with your own hands. Chu Zhen knew that he couldn't get up so quickly. If even such a big thing as sacrificing ancestors is so light. So why does our country have the reputation of being a state of etiquette? The next Chu Jidi action also confirmed Chu Yan's guess.

Also know when. Chu Ji had already put on a robe similar to a lichen robe. Holding a few quaint and quaint objects that can't be named. Let Chu Zhen follow his own movements. Bow or bow. From time to time, he muttered some puzzling prayers. These actions usually seem ridiculous. Cooperate with the solemn mourning in the hall. But it seems soothing and retreating. It is a certain rhythmic rhythm.

Of course, it is not only Chu Ji and Chu Zhen who worship their ancestors, but also nearly 100 Chu clans who came to the party, kneeling in front of the family temple and praying respectfully and solemnly.

"Quality, it's okay, get up." Gently wiping the sweat stains on his forehead, Chu Ji smiled at everyone with a friendly smile: "The family banquet has been prepared, everyone go to the banquet." ”

Hearing this, the children, women and children slowly left the central hall with a smile on their faces, and after a while, only more than twenty people remained in the hall.

"Qian'er, come and see your second uncle's cousin." Chu Ji said with a smile, and the cousin didn't wait for Chu Zhen to come over, he had already greeted him with a smile on his face, and said with a smile in his mouth: "Don't dare to work on the Chu family's thousands of miles to see the courtesy, cousin Jinshi and first, my father should have come to congratulate him in person, but unfortunately now he is in a different place and can't rush back, after hearing the news, he advised."

Congratulate your cousin in person. ”

Where did the cousin come out? Why have I never seen it before, Chu Zhen was confused in his heart, but he knew that Chu Ji would not find someone to fool him for no reason, nor would he be rude, so he hurriedly smiled and said: "Just let my cousin come, the second uncle is an elder, how can he work hard for him, and I should visit him in person in the future." ”

"Then it's a deal." The cousin said with a smile, but in his heart, like everyone else, he secretly praised Chu Zhen for being worthy of being a new science and technology jinshi, but he was so polite at a young age.

"Quality, your second uncle is very stingy with his peers, but he is very generous to his juniors, don't be polite to him after you go." Chu Qian said with a smile on the side, the meaning of laughing was very obvious, and others also coaxed.

"Seventh Uncle don't mislead your cousin, it's not that your father is stingy, but that Uncle Seventh you want the ancient inkstone, but it's my father's beloved thing, and he can't give it up no matter what." The cousin smiled.

"Quality, this is ......." Looking at the laughter in the hall, Chu Ji continued to introduce, and Chu Zhen hurriedly stepped forward to salute and reacquaint himself with those uncles and brothers who had never seen him before.

After a while, with Chu Ji's introduction, as well as Chu Luochu's hints of potential jokes, as well as the dialogue and exchange between these uncles and brothers, Chu Zhen also saw some clues.

These uncles and brothers, or the gentry of the wealthy side, or the merchants who traveled from south to north, or the prestigious scribes of a certain place, have different professional identities and statuses, but they all have a common specialty, of course, they are not all surnamed Chu, but they all have a certain influence in their respective fields.

Maybe these influences are nothing compared to that wealthy family, but they are the capital for the prosperity and continuation of the Chu family, and Chu Zhen also knows that he has been recognized by these uncles and brothers, and one day he may have to use their strength, or they may use their own relationships to do something, even if it is difficult to achieve, they cannot shirk it, this is the right of the children of the Chu family, and it is also an obligation.

In ancient times, it was a clan society with blood as the hub, unlike modern brothers and sisters who may not be able to get along with each other, in ancient times, it can be said that the interests of the clan are above all else, for the highest interests of the clan, you can disobey the emperor's orders, and at some times, you will even ... Rebellion, this truth is not only clear to small clans, but also to wealthy families, and even the emperor knows it.

After all, there is history as a mirror, the dynasty of the generation, the last to seize the country, all are famous clans, everything has exceptions, as of the Song Dynasty, the civilian emperor is only Han Gaozu Liu Bang, of course, there is a Zhu Yuanzhang behind, for thousands of years, only two people succeeded due to coincidence, which can be excluded as a case.

As long as the emperor is not confused, he knows in his heart that his own country depends on who can sustain it, so when Fan Zhongyan violated the interests of most clans because of the revolution, which led to the boiling of public feelings, even if he knew clearly in his heart that Fan Zhongyan's measures were to ensure the best interests of the royal family, Zhao Zhen could only give up.

It is clear that in ancient times, one person ruled the society, and of course Chu Zhi would not refuse the connections sent up, and enthusiastically set up a relationship with the uncles and brothers, and they were naturally happy to have a relationship with the most promising young Jinshi among the juniors of the Chu clan, and for a while, there was a joyful and harmonious atmosphere in the hall.

"Qian'er, Jinshi and first, the imperial court will grant you an official position in a while, what do you think?" After a while, Chu Ji suddenly asked, although the appointment of the new science and technology jinshi is presided over by the examination institute, but if he personally comes to the door to intercede, presumably the chief officer of the examination institute will also give himself some thin noodles, for the future of his nephew, Chu Ji has already planned to give up his face.

When Chu Zhen heard this, he suddenly froze, to be honest, he really didn't have any ideas in his heart, after all, according to Chu Qian's plan for himself, he didn't think that he would be able to enter the Shiji and the first place in the near future, and he would not make plans for the prophet, but now after Chu Ji's reminder, Chu Zhen felt at a loss.

Yes, I want to be an official, but the problem is that what kind of official I am, or whether I can do it, everything is still unknown, and it is impossible to stay in Bianliang, but if he is sent to a remote place with difficult conditions, Chu Zhen is unwilling to do so.

"Quality, don't worry, the period is very long, think slowly, if you have any ideas, just tell me bluntly." Chu Ji said with a smile, he is also a person who has come over, and he is very clear about Chu Qian's psychology.

The so-called period collection is directly given by the emperor or in the name of the emperor, subsidized and supported by the imperial court and local government and organized by the first jinshi ceremonies and celebrations, what qionglin banquet, champion bureau, worship huangjia, xu the same year, court, the first saint and the first teacher, compile the record of the department, engrave the inscription of the monument, etc., these are the celebrations presided over by the imperial court, in addition, by the new jinshi himself held a variety of celebrations, banquet activities also kicked off.

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