Ji Tang

Chapter 141 Ji Song, Ji Ziyi!

Early the next morning, Ji Song was at the door to greet the elders who came to watch the ceremony.

Xie Lian, a good friend of the family, also came to Ji's house early to help, while You Ning and Zhang were busy behind.

Many people came, including the teacher's friends Kong Yingda, Xiao Yu and others, plus Yuchi, Cheng Yaojin and others from the generals' side.

When they came, they all brought gifts. This was a courtesy, and Ji Song had no choice but to accept it.

"Is this a good Marquis Mansion?"

Just when Ji Song was relieved after welcoming him, an old man who looked very simple came to him and said.

"you"

Blocking Liu Laoer who was about to speak, Ji Song stepped forward and bowed, saying: "It's the Hao Jiehou Mansion. I wonder what the old man is talking about?"

The old man looked at Ji Song and said with a smile: "I see that your house is very lively. I wonder if there is any happy event? Can you ask me for a drink?"

Ji Song had long noticed that there was something strange about this man, but he seemed to be a Taoist priest, and there were two Taoist boys behind him. He looked like he was no ordinary person, so he said, "Today is the day when the young man is crowned. If you don't mind, I will." How about just coming in and having a drink?”

"Then it would be disrespectful. When you go back and tell them, just say that I am asking for a wedding drink at Hao Jiehou Mansion, so they don't have to worry."

"Yes, ancestor!"

One of the little Taoist boys turned around and left after speaking.

Someone invited the old man in, and Ji Song began to prepare.I heard the teacher talk about the crowning ceremony last night.

He didn't expect so many things to be prepared for a ceremony. The complicated ceremony made Ji Song's scalp numb just listening to it.

But in order not to disclose it, I had to memorize it by rote.Fortunately, he has a good memory, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself today.

According to scripture records, the crown ceremony was implemented in the Zhou Dynasty.

According to the weekly system, the crown ceremony is held for men at the age of 20, but the princes of the Son of Heaven usually perform the ceremony earlier in order to take charge of the state affairs as soon as possible.

Legend has it that King Wen of Zhou won the crown at the age of 12, and King Cheng at the age of 15.

As a marquis of the Tang Dynasty, Ji Song is not as powerful as those marquises in ancient times, but he can still be regarded as a prince, although his fiefdom is small and pitiful!
In ancient times, the crowning ceremony was held in the ancestral temple, and the date was February. Within ten days before the crowning, the person receiving the crown had to divine an auspicious day. If there was no auspicious day within ten days, the auspicious day of the next ten days would be chosen.

But now, it has been simplified to an unknown extent.Otherwise, Ji Song would have to start preparations a month ago.

Then inform relatives and friends about the auspicious day.Three days before the crowning ceremony, the guests who will host the crowning ceremony are also selected using the method of 筮, and a person who "praises the crown" is selected to assist in the crowning ceremony.

The crown of praise had been chosen a long time ago, and the teacher's friend Kong Yingda did it himself, which was a great honor to Ji Song.

During the ceremony, the elders, dignitaries and crowned persons all wear formal attire.First, he is given a cloth crown, then he is given a leather crown, and finally he is given a knight's crown.

After each crowning, the honored guest will read a congratulatory message to the recipient.

The general meaning of the message is: On this beautiful and auspicious day, I will give you the clothes of an adult; please give up your ambitions as a child and cultivate the sentiments of an adult; maintain your dignity and cultivate virtue; I wish you a long life and great fortune.

Then, the recipient pays homage to his mother.Then the distinguished guest would choose a character for him. In the Zhou Dynasty, the character was usually called "Bo Moufu".Bo, Zhong, Shu, Ji, depending on the ranking.

This was an ancient rule. By this time, the situation had already undergone richer changes.

Then the host sent the distinguished guests to the outside of the temple gate, toasted them with wine, and at the same time rewarded them with bundles of silk and silk skins, and also presented animals as gifts.

Those who have been crowned will change into hats and gowns to visit the emperor, and also perform rituals, eat game, and visit the village officials.If the father is dead, the person who receives the crown needs to offer sacrifices to his father's god, indicating that he has completed the crowning ceremony in front of his father.

After the sacrifice, I paid homage to my uncle and uncle, and then had a meal.This is the ceremony of adding a crown, taking the name, and paying homage to the emperor.Later, it changed due to time and place. It was held among the people from the age of 15 to 20, and it varied from place to place.

At this time, the lobby was already full of guests. Li Gang was wearing a formal dress and taking the high seat as the host.Xiao Yu and Kong Yingda were also ready.

Li Gang and Kong Yingda whispered a few words, and then said: "The auspicious time has come, let's start!"

"The auspicious time has come, come forward to crown me!"

Ji Song was also wearing a well-fitting dress today, and with his tall and straight figure, he looked even more heroic.

You Ning was standing behind Xie Lian. When he saw Ji Song's appearance, he muttered: "Why are you so good-looking? Huh! This girl is not bad either!"

"What did you say?" Xie Lian was right in front of him and asked when he heard the movement.

"Nothing, nothing. Dad, hurry up and look, it's starting." You Ning quickly denied.Xie Lian didn't care about her at this time. He just warned her and went about his business.

You Ning stuck out his cute tongue, patted his chest, and then looked forward.

Today is Brother Song's coming-of-age ceremony. After the coming-of-age ceremony, she can get married. Thinking of her mother's words, she immediately blushed.

Seeing that no one paid attention to her, she was relieved.

Kong Yingda said loudly: "On the auspicious day of the month, I will start to add yuan clothes, abandon the word "you", and follow the word "you" to become a virtue. The test of longevity is only for Qi, and I will introduce you to Jingfu."

Ji Song stepped forward and knelt on the ground, bowed and said: "Wei, the elders teach you!"

He added: "The auspicious moon and the day are Shen Erfu, respecting Er's dignity, Shu Shende. My eyebrows will live for thousands of years and will receive Hu Fu forever."

Ji Song bowed again and said: "I accept your order!"

Sanjia said: "According to the correctness of the year and the order of the month. Xianjia obeys. Brothers are here to achieve great virtue. Huang Lao has no boundaries and is celebrated by heaven."

Ji Song bowed again: "Thank you, elder blessing!"

"The ceremony is complete, please give me the clothes and change the crown." Kong Yingda, who was the one who praised the crown, said again.

Ji Song stood up, and Li Gang also came to Ji Song at the same time.

First, remove the original hairpin and mess up Ji Song's hair again.Later, a maid came forward to give Ji Songwan her hair.

"Let me do it!"

"Auntie," Ji Song said in surprise.

Princess Pingyang, as the elder of the Ji family, came early last night and has been busy with the ceremony with Ji's mother.

But he didn't expect that his aunt would tie his hair. What an honor this was?In the eyes of outsiders, Ji Song is treated as his own son. No wonder Ji Song is surprised!
"Stand still! Today is your adult day, and my aunt doesn't have anything to give you, so just let me tie your hair myself!" Pingyang moved very quickly, and it was finished in less than a moment!

Li Gang put the purple and gold marquis crown and sash that had been prepared long ago on Ji Song's head again, tied it with a belt, and then Ping Yang personally changed him into the prince's clothes. In a blink of an eye, a young marquis who had begun to take on majesty appeared. In front of everyone.

"What a young prince, with such a charming demeanor!" Pingyang praised.

Everyone also looked at Ji Song with eager eyes, thinking that if their descendants were so charming, they would wake up laughing in their dreams.

"Song'er, from today on, you have become an adult, and you have to take on some responsibilities yourself. I hope you will not forget your original intention, stick to your heart, and don't go astray!" Li Gang encouraged Ji Song by patting him on the shoulder. road.

"I will live up to the teacher's expectations!" Ji Song leaned over and bowed.

Li Gang stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Okay, go and kowtow to your mother as a way of repaying her for her kindness in raising you!"

"Yes!"

He came to his mother and kowtowed three times solemnly. Finally, Mother Ji felt really distressed and helped him up directly.

Kong Yingda looked at the scene in front of him of a loving mother and a filial son, and smiled and said loudly: "Today there is a beautiful son, with his hair tied and a crown, and he bestows on you a beautiful word, saying: Yi. The ceremony is completed!"

"Yi? Ziyi?" Ji Song murmured.

"Yes, from now on you will be called Ji Song, Ji Ziyi. Your real name is Song. Song has a beautiful character of being strong, upright, perseverant, and not afraid of the cold. I hope that you can have a character as strong as a pine or a cypress in the future. Are you satisfied?" "Li Gang said with a smile.

"Satisfied, satisfied! From now on, my names will be Ji Song and Ji Ziyi!"

"Ziyi, congratulations, congratulations!"

Seeing that the crowning ceremony was completed, everyone came forward to congratulate, and Ji Song also returned the greetings one by one.

"The imperial edict has arrived, Ji Song will take it!"

Just when everyone thought it was over, the voice of receiving the order came from outside, which made everyone look at each other, wondering what his majesty had done!
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