The Local Lazy Man System

About half an hour later, a vehicle from the Ye family's lineage in Taoyuan Village drove into the place where the Ye family's ancestral hall was located.

The Ye's Ancestral Hall is located in the west of the Guanyin Temple in the neighboring town, and it is a courtyard structure. A couplet is written on the gate of the ancestral hall: "Xingyun was originally created by people, and the flesh and bones are all descended from the sky. The top ten children are Yunwen Yunwu, and the three scholars are suitable for their sons and grandsons."

Since the road in front of the Ye's ancestral hall was already full of long queues of motorcades, there were several people on the scene who were responsible for arranging the parking of the vehicles, and the vehicles from the Taoyuan lineage were lined up at the back of the motorcade in order.

When Ye Rongyao and the others got out of the car, a person in charge of arranging the parking of the car put the number 139 on Xiaosier's car window, and gave Xiaosier a small triangular red flag with a flag on it. "Leaves" in large yellow letters.

"Brother Glory, what is this for?"

Marlene asked curiously. There is no such way of worshipping ancestors in Beijing. Ma Lin didn't understand why the old man gave Xiaosi'er the flag.

"This flag is to be stuck on the car window, so as to show people on the road that this is our Ye family's tomb-sweeping sacrifice, and it can also prevent the team from running away." Ye Rongrong said.

In fact, Ye Rongrong didn't say one thing, that is to show off. So many cars were hung with the flag of the Ye family and drove swaggeringly all the way, so that passersby along the road looked up to the Ye family and knew that the Ye family was strong.

"Oh."

Marlene nodded in response. Be understood.

"Brother Glory, let's go in."

Xiao Si'er put the small flag on the car window and turned around and said to Ye Rongrong.

"Let's go."

Ye Rongrong took the lead and led everyone to the front of Ye's ancestral hall. Now there are many people outside the Ye's ancestral hall, basically all of them are from Ye's ancestral hall. Usually, the ancestral hall is very quiet. The busiest day of the year is today. .

As soon as you enter the door, it is a large paved hall with towering pines and cypresses, with wing rooms on both sides, and a three-bay lobby on the north side. Behind the ancestral hall is a small garden. There are apricot trees, fruit trees, walnut trees, elm trees, holly, peony, roses and hibiscus and other flowers and trees.

The lobby is the tallest building. On the north wall of the hall is a portrait of the ancestor of the Ye family in the Ming Dynasty, wearing official uniforms. As long as he is an official, Ye Rongrong doesn't know. The table below the portrait is against the wall. The table is full of ancestral tablets, which are arranged in order from the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty.

before the table.

There are three bronze cauldrons honoring the incense, and in front, there are seven square cushions of cotton yarn in a row, with a total of two rows in the front and rear.

On the west wall are ancestral instructions, nothing more than some such things, no gambling, no smoking, no alcohol, no forgetting ancestors, focusing on talents, looking for opportunities, doing things moderately, being benevolent; being easy-going and doing good to others, Believe in the principles of righteousness and faith.

On the east wall is a poem written by the ancestors: a pool of water washes away the dust of generations; a half-mountain stele protects and blesses the younger generation. The clouds turn their peaks and return, and the sun slants towards the clouds. The square is beautiful. Fame, fortune and wealth are diligently pursued, and the ordinary life is not burdened. Consistent with the routine, the cycle is subtle.

The expenses of the Ye clan's ancestral hall are all supported by the branches of the Ye clan, and of course, there are also donations from the wealthy people in the Ye clan.

Ye Rongrong took the four to find a place to sit in the corner of the ancestral hall, waiting for the sacrifice to begin.

When it was almost nine o'clock in the morning, there were already many people in the entire ancestral hall. Ye Rongyao estimated that there were at least 800 people.

The Ye clan's ancestral hall is connected with seven branches of the Ye clan, mainly the seven sons of the Shi clan. The descendants below each son form a branch, and now there are many more people, and they are scattered, and several small branches have appeared.

in old times. There is also the distinction between the main vein and the branch. In the new society, the main vein is not strong, and it is gradually covered by the branches. Now there is no distinction between the main vein and the branch.

At exactly nine o'clock, the bell of the ancestral hall rang. The people who were still noisy and walking around, all quieted down and quietly waited for the start of the sacrifice.

The chief priest of today's sacrifice is Ye Deyuan, the current head of Ye's ancestral hall. He is the person in charge of the entire Ye's ancestral hall. It's been twenty years, and now I'm in my seventies, my body is still very tough.

Before the sacrifice began, the ancestral temple sent people to hoist the water from the well in the front yard, and then put it into the iron washbasin. Each clan must wash their faces and hands. After washing, the sacrifice began.

First, the man in charge of each branch came forward, and respectfully placed the offering on the table with his hands outstretched. The offerings are mainly fruits, food and drink, paper money, meat, tobacco, alcohol and tea.

The men in charge of each branch lit three incense sticks, knelt on the cotton gauze cushion in front of the ancestral tablet offering table, raised their heads and raised their faces, holding the incense in their hands.

"Our ancestors of the Ye family, your ancestors, your descendants, gathered today, and those who should come and those who can come have come."

"Everyone has come to honor you, to visit you, to give you money, to give you food and drink, and to show you the filial piety of future generations. We are always thinking about your kindness in raising us well and cultivating us. credit."

"Although our descendants are incompetent, and we have not done anything that will make you look good, we have not done you any shame. Although we have not become the pillars of the country, we have not returned home, and we have not been like you who have been jinshi, civil and military officials, and officials. Royal VIPs, prefects, and magistrates have done a lot of great deeds and benevolent folks, but we are also doing our best and are constantly working hard to create.”

"Although future generations don't have as much energy and opportunities as you, we are also working hard, remembering your teachings every day, working hard all the time, being diligent and thrifty, maintaining self-discipline, treating others liberally, and strictly educating and We ask our descendants to not forget the family motto and wishes of their ancestors, and to pass on and carry forward the spirit and virtue of our Ye family from generation to generation."

"My ancestors, under the care of your underworld, your descendants will live a steady, safe, prosperous, healthy and long-lived life. They will not bully the poor and sick from other places. They will live in harmony with their fellow villagers, and they will not be afraid of the persecution of the powerful and bullies."

"However, the life of our descendants is not very good at the moment, and we are far from being a great thing; don't be angry, I hope that our ancestors will bless us in the underworld, and pray for a good future for us in front of the gods in the sky, and hope that we will live in the future. Have a prosperous and happy day.”

"The money sent to you today is less, and the food is poor, please don't dislike it; if you have a good time next year, we will honor you more and better, this, you can rest assured."

"Next, let your descendants tell you what's in your heart, don't care if you say good things or bad things, no matter if you want to beat or scold, but you can't help but bless them, they will live their lives ahead of others, that's how you have face. "

"We have the determination and ability to live a good life in the future. We believe that in the near future, the hexagrams obtained by our ancestors and the ancestral tombs checked by the master will be confirmed. Your descendants will definitely take advantage of your east wind. Make greater merits, live a better life, and brighten your face."

"Everything, I ask my ancestors!"

After Ye Deyuan recited the words of prayer, together with the principals of each branch, he bowed three times to the ancestral tablet, raised his hands above his head, and put the incense lit in the cauldron in front of the offering table with a happy face. (To be continued.)