Yanqing is also a helpless move!

In his previous life, he was an official, and he knew the truth that 'the wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it'. How many pioneers, how many sharp-edged people, in the end are all bleak curtain calls. has been in politics for more than ten years, Yan Qing never takes the initiative to jump out, and more often, he likes to live behind the scenes.

The rule of inaction in "Lao Tzu" is not inaction.

The key lies in a 'potential', what Yanqing is best at is to take advantage of the potential.

But now, he has no power to borrow, and no one to use.

Even Zheng Shi'an couldn't listen to his words, so he recklessly sent people to spy on Zheng Chang and Wang Jingwen.

After all, the concept of respect and inferiority is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in these days, how dare ordinary people commit crimes?

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The inner house of Anyuan Hall has a small quiet courtyard.

In the courtyard, there is only a small room with blue bricks and red tiles, which is a place for Zheng Dashi to read and rest. Behind the house, there is a flower garden, which is now covered with residual snow, revealing the air of withering. A red plum blooms in the corner of the flower garden, and in the white of the white, it exudes vitality.

The name of the study is red reed, and the roof of Gaina is red tile, and there is a thatch, which reflects the red tile, if it is the same as the red reed.

Zheng Dashi was sitting upright in the study, watching Zheng Shi'an make tea for him.

He smiled and said, "Shi'an, your sencha skills are a little worse than Yanqing's. ”

Zheng Shi'an smiled, "Yanqing, this kid, learns things quickly and is also very attentive. It's just that the surname is a little colder, not like a child...... But he is very sensible and filial. Hehe, thank you for giving the old slave a good child. ”

"You deserve it!"

When Zheng Dashi said this, the conversation suddenly changed.

"Shi'an, have you ever found out the origin of Mother Xu?"

Zheng Shi'an separated the soup flower with a serious expression, "The old slave has investigated, but there is still no clue."

I originally wanted to take the clues of the dragon gong and see if I could trace one or two, but I ...... It's been five years, and I still haven't had a clue. ”

Zheng Dashi smiled, "Since that's the case, then forget it."

Mama Xu has been coming to my Zheng family for five years, and she has behaved very responsibly, and there is nothing out of the ordinary. As long as she doesn't have bad intentions, then don't check it again. Who can not be down, but after going to Luoyang, you still have to keep an eye on them.

I heard that the sage intended to move the capital to Luoyang, but was dissuaded by everyone.

However, Luoyang will definitely become an important place in the future. Renji took up his post in Luoyang Cao Peng this time, and you still need to help. There are many wealthy families in Luoyang, and there are countless official families. Since Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved thirty-eight surnamed ninety-eight tribes to settle in Heluo, the situation there has been very complicated. Renji does things, sometimes it's still a little rough. ”

Zheng Shi'an nodded, "Don't worry, master, the old slave will do his best." ”

When getting along with Zheng Dashi alone, Zheng Shi'an spoke very casually, which was completely different from the usual respectfulness in front of people.

And Zheng Dashi didn't care, he seemed to be used to it.

"I heard that Yanqing likes to write, and often writes with branches at home, using yellow sand as paper, and it is not easy to write and draw.

Hongyi also reached the age of going to school, and when he arrived in Luoyang, he asked Yanqing to go to school with him.

Renji invited Yan Shigu from Chang'an to accompany him, in order to be a gentleman for Hongyi. Just let Yan Qingtake be a companion. ”

Zheng Shi'an was stunned at first, and then overjoyed.

"But the Yan Shigu who 'cuts chickens with a knife'?"

Zheng Dashi nodded and said, "It's this person!" ”

Yan Shigu is a famous Confucian in the Northern Qi Dynasty, the grandson of Yan Zhitui, the author of "Yan's Family Motto", and a native of Jingzhao Wannian. In the early years of Renshou, Yan Shigu was recommended by Li Gang, the Shangshu Zuocheng, to serve as the county governor of Anyang County (now Xiangfan, Hubei). At that time, Shang Shufu shot Yang Su and saw that he was young, so he smiled and asked him: Anyang Drama County, how can the son govern it?

In other words, can you treat such an important place?

Yan Shigu replied: "Use a knife to cut chickens." ”

That is to say: let me govern that kind of small place, like killing chickens with a knife, overkill......

As a result, this chicken cutting with a knife has become a kind of name for Yan Shigu by the people of the time. Later, Yan Shigu had outstanding political achievements, but because of his upright surname, he was dismissed from office and lived in Chang'an. Unexpectedly, Zheng Renji actually invited him to Luoyang. Of course, this is caused by the pressure of life, but more importantly, it is the appeal of Zheng's gate valve.

The gate valve family, which is inherited through history, has a huge attraction to the literati.

Zheng Shi'an had also heard of Yan Shigu's fame, and was naturally very happy that Zheng Yanqing could worship under Yan Shigu's disciple.

Even if Yanqing is an accompaniment, it is always a good thing to get a good education.

This shows that the Zheng family has begun to attach importance to Yanqing, and arranged it by Zheng Hongyi's side, which is naturally very clear.

"The old slave endorses the celebration, thank you for your support."

"Shi'an, you have followed me since you were a child, and you have been following me for fifty years. You and I are called servants of the Lord, and we are like brothers. Although Yanqing is not your own, she is very smart, and I like it very much. This kind of kind words will not be said again in the future. ”

Zheng Shi'an was grateful, and the old tears were full of tears.

"What has Yan Qing been busy with lately?"

"He's not the same as usual, either practicing martial arts to strengthen his body, or writing and painting."

When Zheng Shi'an said this, he paused obviously, as if he had something to say.

Zheng Dashi smiled: "Shi'an, if you have anything to say, just say it...... Don't be slurking, it's not your style. ”

"Yan Qing said some strange things some time ago."

"Oh?"

"Master, don't be angry when you hear this, I know he shouldn't have said that, but when I think about it, I think there is some truth...... Yan Qing said that the second master was sometimes too indulgent to Wang Jingwen and Pei An, and the two of them didn't know how to be respectful. ”

Zheng Dashi was stunned, and his eyes unconsciously narrowed into a slit.

"Yan Qing really said that?"

Zheng Shi'an was taken aback, and hurriedly explained: "Children talk nonsense, and they don't hold back, sir, don't blame you." ”

Zheng Dashi said: "I don't blame him, and I also know that you are afraid that you think so in your heart." ”

"The old slave doesn't dare."

Zheng Shi'an hurriedly prostrated on the ground, claiming guilt.

Zheng Dashi smiled, "I won't blame you if I say it, Shi'an, you don't have to worry." It's just that there are some things that you still don't understand, go back and teach Yanqing a good lesson, so that he doesn't talk nonsense, so as not to cause trouble...... Okay, you step back first. ”

Zheng Shi'an withdrew, and his heart was still up and down.

After he retreated, Zheng Dashi's eyes widened, and the corners of his mouth outlined a strange smile.

I didn't expect this little guy to have this kind of eyesight!

If that's the case, it's really worth a good student training......

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The day passed quickly, and it was Layue in the blink of an eye.

The weather is getting colder, but the New Year is just around the corner and people are getting busier. Laba, Xiaosu, and Chinese New Year's Eve followed. On the twenty-third day of the lunar month, it is the coming of the small year, which is called the "small year" in later generations, and the sacrificial stove is said.

This sacrificial stove was originally one of the five rituals of the pre-Qin period.

Like the Zheng family, such a big family, they attach more importance to sacrifices.

So early in the morning, the entire Anyuan Hall began to get busy. The ritual of sacrificing the stove is mostly in the evening, and the clan must be dispatched. More than 100 people from Anyuan Hall went up and down, and under the guidance of Zheng Dashi, the sacrificial ceremony began.

Zheng Yanqing also participated in the sacrifice and played an important role in it.

When Zheng Dashi performs the worship ceremony, he must be followed by a young child. This young child, whose age is also defined, can no longer take on this role after the age of eight. Zheng Yanqing's actual age is five years old, but his imaginary age is exactly seven years old.

That is, this is the first and last time that he will act as a deacon.

For ordinary people, it is definitely an honor to serve as an auxiliary sacrifice of the Zheng family. This shows that the Zheng family has come to regard it as their own.

At this time, Zheng Yanqing was wearing a gorgeous shirt, but he was holding a rooster in his arms.

There is a saying for this, it is called 'stove horse'.

After the sacrifice is completed, the god of the stove will ride the 'stove horse' and return to the heavenly court to report.

Therefore, the body of this stove horse is also equipped with a saddle bridle. Yan Qing held the rooster in his arms and knelt behind Zheng Dashi with a solemn expression.

Zheng Dashi first recited the sacrificial text, and then bowed to heaven and earth, praying for good weather and happiness and health in the coming year.

The words of the sacrificial text are very gorgeous.

And supplemented by a unique rhythm, chanting out, particularly beautiful.

Yan Qing feels that this kind of singing is far better than those so-called pop songs in later generations. So I listened quietly......

After Zheng Dashi finished praying, Yan Qing hugged the rooster and stepped forward.

I saw Zheng Dashi with a solemn expression and a solemn expression, holding the rooster's neck with one hand, pushing it three times to the hay pile on the altar, and then squeezing a handful of cold water with the other hand and sprinkling it on the rooster's head. Yan Qing clearly felt the rooster's war.

"The god of the stove accepted it, the god of the stove accepted it!"

The rooster fights in shock, which means that the god of the stove has accepted the stove horse, otherwise it will have to be repeated.

Before Yan Qing participated in the ceremony, he had been advised by Zheng Shi'an, and hurriedly shouted loudly.

Immediately after, Zheng Dashi picked up a dagger from the altar and wiped it on the rooster's neck, neatly.

Chicken blood was sprayed on Yan Qing's body, and Yu Qing didn't dare to make any moves.

Zheng Dashi lit the sacrifice, and Yan Qing threw the rooster's corpse into the fire, only to see thick smoke billowing and flames soaring into the sky.

"The god of the stove has ascended to heaven!"

This is Zheng Yanqing's line.

As his immature voice sounded, the people of Anyuan Hall raised their clans, and at the same time prostrated on the ground and chanted loudly to bless the god of the stove with a smooth journey. The prayers for this recitation have already been arranged. The time for chanting is until the fire is extinguished.

For a time, Anyuan Hall was filled with a solemn and solemn atmosphere.

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