After the rebirth, I was picked up by the prince

Qi Zizhen and Song Yaoxu failed to come up with any good ideas on the cultivation of Song Zhi in the end, and finally let go of this aspect for the time being.

Song Yaoxu picked up a small bamboo tube from the desk case and handed it to Qi Zizhen, saying: "This is brought by the little gray bird today. It seems to be used to flying to the East Palace, and Cui Liang noticed it after hovering over the East Palace for a long time."

Ever since he became acquainted with Little Gray Niao, Qi Zizhen seldom played the tunes Qin Gong taught him, and basically Little Gray Niao found him in his room by himself.

Now that he has changed places, it is time for Little Gray Bird to find a place again.

Qi Zizhen thought about this matter, took the small bamboo tube from Song Yaoxu by the way, took out the letter inside and read it carefully.

This time Tang Leyuan and the others delivered good news.

According to what was said in the letter, now they have won the first battle against Southwest Town. Although they haven't completely touched the foundation of General Southwest, they have consumed most of the opponent's vital forces with a very small force.

As long as they maintain their previous plan and rhythm, and continue to work vigorously, they will basically win.

At the same time, Tang Leyuan did not forget to say in the letter that the battle report of the first battle will probably arrive in the capital on the [-]th of the first lunar month, so that Qi Zizhen can find a reason to hold a sacrifice before then, so that he can regain his prestige.

Qi Zizhen didn't expect that Tang Leyuan would not forget to think about him even when he was happy, and there were more smiles on his brows and eyes.

Seeing this, Song Yaoxu knew that it was probably a good news, and asked with a smile, "How is the situation in Leyuan?"

Qi Zizhen simply handed him the letter in his hand, and said in a soothing tone: "If there are no accidents, you should be able to come back after the beginning of spring."

Listening to what he said, Song Yaoxu quickly browsed through the contents of the letter, and finally heaved a sigh of relief.

The war situation on the northwest border has always been their biggest worry, not only because of the relationship between Tang Leyuan, Qin Gong, Song Xingqiu and them, but also because of the hope for the stability of the border.

Now that the affairs in the court cannot be resolved, if there is another problem at the border, they will really be at a loss.

With Tang Leyuan's good news, they were generally relieved and began to discuss the sacrifice.

Now it is the Spring Festival, if you want to sacrifice, it is easy to find an excuse, you just need to make sure that it is less likely to snow on the day before the eleventh day of the first lunar month.

Qi Zizhen discussed with Song Yaoxu for a while, and finally set the time on the tenth day of the first lunar month.

According to folk customs, the tenth day of the first lunar month is the Stone Festival, which is the birthday of the Stone God. On this day, stone tools such as stones cannot be moved, otherwise it means that the harvest in the coming year will be bad.

And Qi Zizhen is good at the stone qin, which can be placed in the sacrificial altar one day in advance, and played on the tenth day of the first lunar month for the sake of harvest sacrifice.

After confirming the content and process of the sacrifice, Qi Zizhen estimated the time, bid farewell to Song Yaoxu, and returned to the National Teacher Pagoda to make a series of preparations.

Today is the eighth day of the first lunar month, if Shi Qin is to be placed out in advance, it will be tomorrow.

And Shi Qin is of great significance to Qi Zizhen, and if she is released, Shi Qin's safety must also be considered.

After he returned to the National Master Tower, he discussed this issue with the guard, and the guard said without saying a word that he would take care of it, so you can rest assured.

Qi Zizhen was originally worried that he would be troubled, but in order to reassure him, the guard made an agreement with him to invite him to drink and eat in Jixian Tower another day.

Shi Qin's safety was guaranteed, and Qi Zizhen roughly considered the score, so he went to rest with peace of mind.

Generally speaking, in order to allow the national teacher to prepare for the sacrifice wholeheartedly, he is not allowed to go to court two days before the sacrifice. Qi Zizhen used this as an excuse to take a full day off in the national teacher's tower comfortably.

On the tenth day of the first lunar month, it was another rare sunny day.

The people who got the news that the national teacher was about to sacrifice came to the sacrificial altar early again, waiting quietly for the start of the sacrifice.

Qi Zizhen, who had several sacrificial experiences, was no longer as nervous as before. He stood in front of the window sill and watched more and more people around the sacrificial altar.

Among them, he immediately saw Xu Xiaoqi who was standing in the front again.

Qi Zizhen was leaning halfway in front of the window, and he had already changed into the cumbersome sacrificial attire he wore during the sacrifice. The morning sun slanted in from the window, reflecting the large clusters of lifelike fine golden bamboo patterns on his dark red wide sleeves.

The sacrificial clothes of the national teacher actually come in various colors, and the national teacher can choose one of them according to his own preferences.

But Qi Zizhen knew that his complexion was not very good in winter, so he specially chose a thick dark red sacrificial gown, and at the same time asked the guards to go to the market to buy some lipstick for him to cover up his pale lip color.

It's just that the guard, a straight man, doesn't know how to choose lip balm, and he doesn't know how to go home and ask his wife. Qi Zizhen originally wanted him to buy a lighter red, but he was lucky and bought Qi Zizhen a bright bright red.

Moreover, the guard specially picked the most expensive one to buy, and Qi Zizhen was reluctant to let him buy it again because of the pain. He was even a little thankful that death Barbie fans were not popular in this era.

Fortunately, Qi Zizhen himself is good-looking, and his skin is fair enough. After putting on red lipstick, he has the appearance of a romantic boy with red lips and white teeth. The complicated and gorgeous dark red sacrificial attire further sets off his aloofness and noble and proud temperament. .

Compared with detaching from the world, there is a little more beauty connected with the world, just like a red plum in the cold winter and the twelfth lunar month, fragrant and elegant, and proud.

He reckoned that the time was almost up, and then he slowly left the National Teacher Tower, followed by the amazed eyes of the people, and walked to the sacrificial altar to start the sacrificial process.

As usual, he pretended to read a long prayer before sitting down in front of the stone harp and playing it.

Considering that this sacrifice is mainly for the purpose of harvest and stability in the coming year, Qi Zizhen specially chose a slightly more peaceful and joyful and more fulfilling song this time, so that the listener feels as if he is already wandering in the waves of harvested rice fields and living a prosperous life. , harmony and tranquility.

At the same time, a few birds that returned early rose to the music, chirping and hovering above the sacrificial altar, as if accompaniment to Qi Zizhen's chorus.

Among them was a little gray bird that was even more daring, and it landed directly on Qi Zizhen's shoulder, pecking its feathers from time to time, it was obedient and quiet, and would not disturb his music at all.

The people who came to participate in the sacrifice were all amazed by this scene, and countless people who participated in Qi Zizhen's first sacrifice recalled the grand spectacle of that time when a hundred birds sang together.

If it weren't for the late winter season, I am afraid that such a scene would be staged again?

Influenced by the long-standing tradition of respecting nature, the people of the Ling Dynasty believed in and revered nature, and birds were lively messengers of nature to them.

In their view, even Qi Zizhen could be surrounded by flocks of birds in winter, and their newly promoted national teacher must not be an ordinary person.

The eyes of the people looking at the figure on the sacrificial altar gradually became more devout.

Qi Zizhen, who was concentrating on playing, didn't know the changes of the people at this moment. He didn't even notice that there was a little gray bird on his shoulder.

As a national teacher, Qi Zizhen was taught by Ning Qingwei a precaution before, as long as he was on the sacrificial altar, the sacrificial ceremony was not over yet.

Considering the high-cold image of the national teacher, Qi Zizhen did not stroke the feathers of the little gray bird as usual, but raised his hand and placed a finger in front of his shoulder, waiting for the little gray bird to jump on his fingertips, and then gently lifted it into the air. With a lift, let it spread its wings and fly high again.

But this time, the little gray bird landed on Xu Xiaoqi's shoulder at the front of the sacrificial altar after flying for a long time.

When Qi Zizhen met Xu Xiaoqi's gaze, both of them were slightly taken aback.

Not long after, Qi Zizhen had a thought, walked up to Xu Xiaoqi from the sacrificial altar, and asked him, "Would you like to live in the National Teacher Pagoda?"

Seeing that Xu Xiaoqi was still at a loss, he froze on the spot and didn't know how to answer.

Worried that there were too many people and the children were nervous, Qi Zizhen quickly calmed down and asked the guards to help evacuate the people before calling Xu Xiaoqi to the gate of the National Teacher Tower alone.

The little gray bird still stood on Xu Xiaoqi's shoulder, and when there was no one around, it flapped its wings and flew to the top of Qi Zizhen's head, and then lay down comfortably.

Qi Zizhen had a pretty good relationship with the little gray bird on weekdays, he let it lie on its stomach, and then asked Xu Xiaoqi if he would like to live in the National Teacher Tower once.

Xu Xiaoqi was still at a loss: "But, but I'm just an ordinary person from an ordinary family, what can I do..."

Qi Zizhen looked at the child's flustered appearance, and asked in a more gentle tone, "Do you know why I was invited by the National Teacher to enter the National Teacher Tower?"

Xu Xiaoqi replied softly: "They, they all said that when you played music at the late emperor's birthday banquet, the holy cat chose it."

At that time, Qi Zizhen was unknown in the court and the capital. After discussing with him, Ning Qingwei did not disclose the vision at Emperor Hongchu's birthday banquet out of consideration for his safety.

Therefore, apart from some high-ranking officials, very few people knew about the vision that happened, and they only thought that he was chosen by the holy cat Lingning himself.

Using this as an excuse, Qi Zizhen lifted the little gray bird off his head and said, "This little gray bird is the most spiritual one I have ever met, and it even saved my life when my life was at stake. But now that it has chosen you, what do you think you can do?"

I don't know if he wanted to echo Qi Zizhen's words, but as soon as he finished speaking, the little gray bird flew up from his fingertips and landed on top of Xu Xiaoqi's head again.

Xu Xiaoqi still couldn't believe it, he couldn't imagine such a great opportunity just because a bird landed on his head.

Qi Zizhen didn't make things difficult for him, and continued: "I'm not in a hurry to ask for your answer on this matter, you can go back and think about it carefully before discussing it with your family.

"It just so happens that the tenth prince still lacks a companion to read. If you are willing to move into the National Teacher Tower, you will follow me into the palace early in the future, and study with the tenth prince in the south study."

In this era of the world, the prince's educational resources are naturally excellent, and once he enters the National Teacher Tower, it means that he no longer has to study hard for fame and fame. He only needs to wait for the future to inherit the position of National Teacher and become a A big man on an equal footing with the prime minister.

This is a great opportunity for children from ordinary families.

Xu Xiaoqi also understood the importance of it, nodded cautiously, and turned around as if drifting away, ready to go home and discuss with the family members.

Perhaps the child forgot that there was a bird lying on his head. Qi Zizhen stretched out his hand and called the little gray bird back. While stroking its little head, he watched Xu Xiaoqi go away.

Until now, he finally understood how Ning Qingwei persuaded him to enter the National Master Tower.

This kind of sense of stability of someone who has successors is much more comfortable than the melancholy of not knowing when to retire.

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Thanks to [Xuan Chi] and [An Arctic Rabbit] for the nutrient solution mua~