Yan Qing was also a helpless move!

When he was an official in his previous life, he knew the truth that "the trees are in the forest and the wind will destroy them." Many pioneers and those who show their strengths will end up in a miserable way. After ten years of administration, Yan Qing never took the initiative to jump out. Most of the time, he liked to be behind the scenes.

The rule of "Laozi" is not just about mediocrity.

The key lies in a "momentum". Yan Qing is best at leveraging the momentum.

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

Even Zheng Shi'an could not have heard his words and sent someone to monitor Zheng Chang and Wang Jingwen rashly.

After all, the concept of superiority and inferiority has been deeply rooted in people's hearts, so how dare ordinary people do anything to do?

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There is a quiet small courtyard in the house of Anyuan Hall.

In the courtyard, there is only a small room with blue bricks and red tiles, which is a place for Zheng Dashi to rest when reading books. Behind the house, there is a flowerbed, which is now covered with snow, exuding a withering atmosphere. A red plum blossoms bloom in the corner of the flowerbed, exuding a full and lively interest in the white.

The study room is called Honglu, because the roof of the house has red tiles, which are made of thatched poles, which contrast with red tiles, like red reeds.

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

He smiled and said, "Shian, your skill in tea cultivation is a little worse than Yan Qing."

Zheng Shian smiled, "Yan Qing, this child, learns things very quickly and cares about it very much. He is just a little cold-hearted and not like a child... But he is very sensible and filial. Haha, thank you for giving Lao Nu a good child."

"This is what you deserve!"

When Zheng Dashi said this, the topic suddenly changed.

"Shi'an, have you ever found out about Xu Ma's origin?"

Zheng Shi'an showed off Tang Hua with a serious expression, "The old slave has investigated it, but there is still no clue.

I originally wanted to take the clues of the Dragon Subjugation Practice to see if I could find out one or two of them, but... I have been five years and I still have no clues."

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

Xu Ma has been in my Zheng family for five years. She has performed very well and has no limits. As long as she is not ill-behaved, don’t check it again. Who can’t be in a down-and-out time? After you can’t go to Luoyang, you have to continue to stare at them.

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

However, in the future, Luoyang will definitely become an important place. You need to help Renji takes office as a Cao Guan of Luoyang this time. Luoyang has many wealthy families and countless officials. Since Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved the 38 surnames and 98 tribes to settle in Heluo, the situation there has been very complicated. Renji's work is sometimes a bit rough."

Zheng Shi'an nodded, "Don't worry, Master, I will do my best."

When he was alone with Zheng Dashi, Zheng Shi'an spoke casually, which was completely different from his usual respect.

Zheng Dashi didn't care, as if he was used to it.

"I heard that Yan Qing likes to write, and often uses branches instead of pen at home and uses yellow sand as paper. It is not easy to write and draw.

Hongyi also reached the age of studying. After arriving in Luoyang, he asked Yan Qing to study with him.

Renji invited Yan Shigu to accompany him from Chang'an to be a gentleman for Hongyi. Just let Yan Qingge be a companion."

Zheng Shian was stunned at first, and then overjoyed.

"But Yan Shigu, who 'who uses a ox knife to cut chickens'?"

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

Yan Shigu was a famous scholar in the Northern Qi Dynasty and the grandson of Yan Zhitui, the author of "The Family Instructions of Yan", a native of Jingzhao. In the early years of Renshou, Yan Shigu was recommended by Li Gang, the Left Chief of the Shangshu, and served as the county magistrate of Anyang County (now Xiangfan, Hubei). At that time, the fashionable bookkeeper Yang Su saw that he was young, so he asked him a smile: How can he manage Anyangju County?

What this means is that, can you treat such an important place in peace and well?

Yan Shigu replied: "Why use a cattle knife to cut a chicken?"

That means: Let me manage a small place like killing a chicken with a ox knife, and it is useless to use a big talent...

Therefore, the use of a cattle knife to cut chickens became a name for Yan Shigu in the time. Later, Yan Shigu had outstanding political achievements, but because of his upright temperament, he was dismissed from office and lived in Chang'an. Unexpectedly, Zheng Renji actually invited him to Luoyang. Although this was caused by the pressure of life, more of it was the appeal of the Zheng family.

The aristocratic families, passed down from classics and history, have a huge attraction to scholars.

Zheng Shian had also heard of Yan Shigu's fame, so he was naturally very happy that Zheng Yanqing could be worshipped by Yan Shigu's disciples.

Even though Yan Qing is a student, it is always a good thing to get a good education.

This shows that the Zheng family has begun to pay attention to Yan Qing and arranged it with Zheng Hongyi, so its use is naturally very clear.

"I am speaking for the celebration, thank you for your support."

"Shi'an, you have followed me since childhood, and it has been a blink of an eye. You and I are the master and servant, but I am really like brothers. Although Yan Qing is not your own, I am extremely smart and I like it very much. Don't say such polite words in the future."

Zheng Shi'an was grateful and burst into tears.

"What's Yan Qing busy with recently?"

"He is not as usual, either practicing martial arts to strengthen his body, or writing and painting."

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

Zheng Dashi smiled and said, "Shi'an, if you have anything to say, just say it... Don't hesitate, it's not your style."

"Yan Qing said some strange things a while ago."

"oh?"

"Master, don't be angry after hearing this. I know he shouldn't say that, but if you think about it carefully, you will find some truth... Yan Qing said that the second master sometimes is too indulgent to Wang Jingwen and Pei An, and those two people are too ignorant of their ranks."

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

"Yan Qing really said that?"

Zheng Shi'an was startled and quickly explained: "The child is talking nonsense and speaks without any restraint. Master, don't blame him."

Zheng Dashi said: "I didn't blame him, and I know that you are afraid that you think so too."

"I don't dare."

Zheng Shi'an quickly crawled on the ground and said he was guilty.

Zheng Dashi smiled, "I said I won't blame you. Shi'an, you don't have to worry. But you don't understand some things. Go back and teach Yan Qing a lesson and tell him not to talk nonsense, so as not to cause trouble... Okay, you step down first."

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

After he retreated, Zheng Dashi suddenly opened his eyes wide and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Unexpectedly, this little guy can have such eyesight!

If this is the case, it is really worth training...

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Time flies very quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it is the twelfth lunar month.

The weather is getting colder, but the New Year is approaching and people are becoming busier. Laba, Xiaoxue, and New Year's Eve are coming one after another. The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month is the arrival of the little year, which is what later generations call the "Little New Year" and the day for worshiping the Kitchen God.

This sacrifice to the kitchen was originally one of the five pre-Qin sacrifices.

Aristocratic families like the Zheng family attach more importance to sacrifices.

So early in the morning, the entire Anyuan Hall began to be busy. The rituals of the kitchen sacrifice were mostly in the evening, and the clans had to be dispatched. More than a hundred people from Anyuan Hall were led by Zheng Dashi, and the sacrifice ceremony began.

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

When Zheng Dashi performed the worship etiquette, he had to follow a child behind him. The age of this child was also defined. After eight years of age, he could no longer take on this position. Zheng Yanqing was actually five years old, but Xu Sui was exactly seven years old.

In other words, this is his first and last time, he has acted as a supporting ritual.

For ordinary people, acting as an auxiliary sacrifice to the Zheng family is definitely a kind of honor. This shows that the Zheng family has regarded it as its own person.

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

There is a saying that is called "stove horse".

After the sacrifice is completed, the Kitchen God will ride the "Kuan Horse" and turn back to the Heavenly Court to report.

Therefore, the stove horse was also equipped with saddles and bridles. 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 in the coming year.

The vocabulary of the sacrificial text is very gorgeous.

It is also supplemented with a unique rhythm of music and chanting, which is particularly beautiful.

Yan Qing felt that this way of singing was a hundred times better than the so-called pop songs in later generations. So he listened quietly...

After Zheng Dashi finished his blessing, Yan Qing walked forward with the rooster in his arms.

Zheng Dashi had a solemn expression and a solemn expression. He held the rooster's neck with one hand and pushed it to the pile of forage on the altar three times. After scooping a handful of cold water with the other hand, he sprinkled it on the rooster's head. Yan Qing clearly felt the rooster's terror.

"The Kitchen God accepted it, the Kitchen God accepted it!"

The rooster's frightened battle means that the Kitchen God has accepted the Kitchen Horse, otherwise it would have to be repeated once.

Before attending the ceremony, Yan Qing received Zheng Shi'an's advice and quickly shouted loudly.

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

The chicken blood was sprayed on Yan Qing, and Yan Qing did not dare to do anything.

Zheng Dashi lit the offerings, and Yan Qing threw the rooster's body into the fire, and saw thick smoke rolling and flames soaring into the sky.

"The Kitchen God has ascended to heaven!"

This is Zheng Yanqing's line.

As his tender voice sounded, the people from Anyuantang gathered on the ground and recited loudly to wish the Kitchen God a smooth journey. The chanting sacrificial texts had been arranged long ago. The time for chanting was till the fire was extinguished.
Chapter completed!