Chapter 339

About half an hour later, the vehicles of Ye family in Taoyuan Village drove into the place where ye's ancestral hall is located.

Ye's ancestral hall is located in the west of Guanyin Temple in the neighboring town, which is a quadrangle structure. A couplet was written on the gate of the ancestral hall: "Xingyun was originally created by human beings, and all flesh and blood came from heaven. The ten chief officials should be civil and military, and the three Jinshi should be sons and grandchildren. "

As the road in front of Ye's ancestral hall has been full of a long line of motorcade, several people at the scene are responsible for arranging the parking of vehicles. According to the requirements, the vehicles of Taoyuan line up behind the motorcade in order.

When ye Rongrong and some other people came out of the car, a person in charge of arranging the parking of the car pasted the number 139 on the window of xiaosi'er, and gave xiaosi'er a small triangular red flag with a big yellow word "Ye" on it.

"Brother glory, what is this for?"

Ma Lin asked curiously. There is no such way of ancestor worship in the capital. Ma Lin didn't understand why the old man gave the flag to Xiao Si'er.

"The flag is to be stuck on the car window, so that it can show the people on the roadside that we ye are sweeping tombs and worshipping ancestors, and prevent the motorcade from dispersing." Ye Rongrong said.

In fact, there is one thing ye Rongrong didn't say, that is to show off. So many cars are flying the flag of the Ye family, and they drive all the way, so that people along the road look up at the Ye family and know that the Ye family is full of people.

"Oh."

Ma Lin nodded. I see.

"Brother glory, let's go in."

Xiao Si'er put the flag in the window and said to Ye Rongrong.

"Let's go."

Ye Rongrong takes the lead to take you to the front of Ye's ancestral hall. Now there are many people outside Ye's ancestral hall. They are basically Ye's ancestral hall people. Usually, the ancestral hall is very quiet. Today is the busiest day of the year.

Entering the gate is a large brick hall with towering pines and cypresses, wing rooms on both sides, and a three Bay hall in the north. Behind the ancestral hall is a small garden with apricot, fruit tree, walnut, elm, holly, peony, rose and hibiscus.

The hall is the largest building. On the north wall of the hall, there is a portrait of Ye's ancestors of the Ming Dynasty. They are dressed in official clothes. As long as they are officials, ye Guangrong doesn't know. Next to the portrait is a row of sacrificial tables against the wall, which are filled with ancestral tablets, starting from the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty.

In front of the table is a bronze tripod with three respects for incense, and in front of it are seven square mats of cotton yarn, two rows in total.

On the west wall are Zuxun, which are nothing more than such things as no gambling, no smoking, no drinking, no forgetting ancestors, valuing talents, looking for opportunities, handling affairs in the mean, being kind; being easy-going, doing good to others, believing in righteousness, trust and benefit.

On the east wall is an ancestor's poem: a pool of water, washing the dust of generations; a half mountain stele, protecting the descendants. The cloud turns to the peak, the sun slants, and the sky is beautiful. Fame and wealth, diligent pursuit, plain life without suffering. Follow the routine, cycle and elaborate.

The expenses of Ye's ancestral hall are all supported by the branches of Ye's family. Of course, some people in Ye's family have strong financial resources to donate.

Ye Guangrong and the four took a seat in the corner of the ancestral hall, waiting for the beginning of the sacrifice.

When it was nearly nine o'clock in the morning, there were already many people in the ancestral hall. Ye Rongrong estimated that it was no less than 800 people.

Ye's ancestral hall is connected with the seven branches of Ye's family, mainly with the seven sons under the Shi clan, and the descendants of each son as a branch. Now there are more people and more scattered, and there are several small branches.

In the old times, there were also main arteries and branches. When we entered the new society, the main arteries were not vigorous, and they were gradually covered by each branch. Now there are no main arteries and branches.

At nine o'clock, with the ringing of the ancestral hall bell, there were still some people who were noisy and walking around. They all quieted down and waited for the beginning of the sacrifice.

Today, ye Deyuan, the head of Ye's ancestral hall, is the chief of Ye's ancestral hall. He is highly respected. Ye Rongrong heard that he moved to the ancestral hall when he was 50 years old. He has been doing things in the ancestral hall for 20 years. Now he is in his 70s, and his body is still very strong.

Before the sacrifice, the ancestral temple sent people to hang water from the well of the former courtyard, and then into the iron washbasin. Everyone had to wash his face and hands. After washing, the sacrifice began.

First, the man in charge of each branch came forward and put the offering on the table respectfully. The main supplies were fruits, food and drink, paper money, meat, tobacco, wine and tea.

The man in charge of each branch kindled three incense sticks, knelt on the cotton mat in front of the ancestral tablet offering table, looked up and held the incense fire high in both hands. Ye Deyuan opened his mouth to tell his ancestor's sacrifice:

"our Ye's ancestors, your ancestors, your descendants, gather together today, all who should and can come."

"We have come to honor you, to visit you, to give you money, to give you food and drink, to show you filial piety of future generations. We are thinking of you all the time, so as to cultivate our virtue and credit. ""Although future generations are not successful and have not done anything to make you look good, we have not done anything to make you look bad. Although we have not become the pillars of our country, returned to our hometown in beautiful clothes, and have never been like you. We have done a lot of great deeds, such as being a Jinshi, a civil and military officer, a royal family, a distinguished official, a magistrate, and a county magistrate. We are doing our best and making constant efforts to create them. "

"Although future generations don't have as much energy and opportunity as you, we are also striving hard. We always keep in mind your teachings. We are always working hard, being thrifty, strict with ourselves, being lenient to others, and strictly educating and demanding our future generations, so that they will not forget the family precepts and wishes of their ancestors, and will inherit the spirit and morality of our Ye family from generation to generation Inherit and carry forward. "

"Your ancestors, under the care of the underworld, the future generations live a steady, safe, prosperous, healthy and long life. They don't bully the poor and sick people in other villages, live in harmony with the people in the countryside, and are not afraid of the persecution of the powerful and powerful bullies."

"However, the life of our grandchildren is not very good, and we are far from being a great tool. Don't be angry. I hope that our ancestors will bless us in the underworld, pray for a good future for us in front of the gods, and hope that we will live a prosperous and happy life in the future."

"Today, I give you less money. Please don't give up the meager food. We will honor you more and better in the coming year. Don't worry about this."

"Next, let your children and grandchildren tell you what they want to say. Don't worry about good words or bad ones. No matter you want to fight or scold, you can't help blessing them. They will live in front of others. That's your face."

"We have the determination and the ability to live well in the future. We believe that in the near future, we will confirm the divination obtained by our ancestors and the ancestral grave vein Qi checked by the master. Your descendants will certainly make greater contributions, live a better life, and add luster to your face by taking advantage of your east wind. "

"Everything, everything, please ancestors!"

When ye Deyuan finished his prayer, he knelt down three times to the ancestral tablet with the leaders of each branch. He raised his hands above his head and inserted the incense into the tripod in front of the offering table.

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