What?
These words were spoken.
Not to mention Grandpa Qin, even Qin's parents and the others looked at Qin Jiang with astonishment. In their view, why did Qin Jiang suddenly build this ancestral hall? It was simply to fulfill Grandpa Qin's wish to be recognized as an ancestor. But now Qin Jiang said that he had no intention of being recognized as an ancestor at all.
What's the meaning?
Why build an ancestral hall if one doesn't acknowledge their ancestors and return to their roots?
Under their questioning gazes.
Then Qin Jiang took a book from Zhang Chi's hand. It was a very old-fashioned book with the following written on it:
[Qin Family Genealogy]
Qin Jiang opened the family genealogy to the first page, where a name was prominently displayed: [Qin Dali].
The following is a personal biography:
Date of birth!
Place!
Strange celestial phenomenon: Thunderstorm!
In 19**, he and his wife crossed the Shanhaiguan Pass to settle in the north, where they lived and had children in Lianhua Township.
And what impressive things he had done, such as rescuing children from drowning.
Below that.
It includes the name of his wife and their children: eldest son, second son, third son...daughter, etc.
Qin Jiang handed the family genealogy to Qin Dali: "Recognizing ancestors is no better than being your own ancestor. Recognizing them is just a matter of writing a few lines in the genealogy. It's not as impressive as having them written on the first page."
"Grandpa...have you ever heard of:
[To be hailed as an ancestor, to be remembered for eternity]
These eight words were spoken.
hiss...
The entire audience gasped in shock, and Qin Laosan and the others stared in astonishment at the new family tree in Grandpa Qin's hand.
Claiming ancestry and ancestors!
A legend forever!
Although these eight characters are not as awe-inspiring as "obtained by the mandate of heaven" and "long life and prosperity," they are just as attractive to people.
In this day and age, it is impossible to be born into a prosperous and long-lived dynasty, but it is possible to be recognized as an ancestor and have one's name remembered for eternity, so that one's name can be passed down through the ages.
Make yourself an ancestor of a lineage!
So that future generations will worship him!
Make your name appear on the first page of the family tree!
.....
How many people in this era can resist such temptation?
at least.
The Qin family couldn't withstand it!
Even Grandpa Qin couldn't take it!
Grandpa Qin's breathing quickened. His face, which had become extremely haggard due to the events in Qin Family Village, regained its rosy hue, and his entire spirit underwent a dramatic transformation. He knew all too well how valuable the family genealogy was. Without it, even if he could successfully recognize his ancestors in Qin Family Village, what good would it do? It would merely fulfill a wish. Even if Qin Jiang became incredibly powerful in the future, it would be solely due to Qin Jiang's personal abilities, and his own page would only introduce Qin Jiang. In the Qin Family Village genealogy, he would not be the focus, and his introduction would likely be merely mentioned in passing.
However, on this genealogy:
Regardless of his impressive achievements, he is undoubtedly the number one, and the more powerful Qin Jiang becomes in the future, the more powerful he will be. According to the genealogy, without him, there would be no Qin Jiang. Future generations will forever remember the name Qin Dali.
That's what makes the first page of the family tree so amazing!
call....
Qin Dali held the family genealogy book so excitedly that his hands trembled slightly: "This...can it really work?"
Qin Jiang: "Why not!"
Qin Dali: "Will anyone recognize them?"
Qin Jiang: "Why do we need others' approval for our Qin family genealogy? Besides, in Songjiang, as long as I, Qin Jiang, do something that doesn't break the law, who can deny it, who dares to deny it!"
He turned to look at Qin Laosan and the others:
What are your thoughts on this matter...?
Hearing this, how could Qin Laosan and the others object? They all nodded frantically in agreement:
"Jiang'er is right!"
"Jiang'er, this is the best way to do it!"
"As expected of the Qin family's prodigy, he's amazing! To come up with such an extraordinary plan."
Nonsense! It's not easy for them to get in touch with Qin Jiang. They're offering this opportunity to him, so why wouldn't they take it? They'll all be in the same family tree from now on. If their descendants have any problems, wouldn't Qin Jiang help them out?
At the same time, he did not forget to advise Qin Dali:
"Dad! This is all from Jiang'er's heart! You absolutely mustn't refuse it, otherwise Jiang'er will be heartbroken..."
"Yes! Let's establish our own lineage at home, then Jiang'er won't have to be anyone else's grandson..."
"This will also put an end to the hopes of those people in Qin Family Village..."
They were afraid that Qin Dali would refuse.
In response to this.
Qin Dali pondered for a moment and nodded: "Okay! Since everyone agrees, let's do it this way."
His expression turned excited.
Claiming ancestry and ancestors!
I never thought that Qin Dali would be able to do this one day!
.....
Qin Jiang waved his hand and declared: "Erect an ancestral hall and hold sacrifices! Proclaim this to the world! Establish a family genealogy! From this day forward, the Qin family lineage will officially take root in the North!"
Immediately, a pre-arranged host stepped forward to preside over the proceedings.
Three sacrificial animals!
Gongxiang!
...
etc.
...
This scene:
This attracted many people from Lianhua Township, who gathered to watch the Qin family members holding a ceremony inside and exchanged views.
"What the heck? This fenced-off building isn't a two-story villa? What are they building here...?"
"Didn't you see it? It says it up there! Ancestral Hall!"
"What are they doing...?"
"Judging from this process, the Qin family is clearly going to rebuild their ancestral hall here and start anew to expand their lineage."
Some elderly people figured it out.
after all:
Many elderly people in the north came from other places and have seen what ancestral halls are and the various procedures involved.
"That's not right..."
Someone said, "I remember Old Qin went to the mountain city a while ago to acknowledge his ancestors, so why is he coming back to claim ancestry as his own?"
A well-informed source explained: "You don't know yet? It's said that the ruthless guy in Shancheng wanted 10 billion from Old Qin before agreeing to acknowledge his ancestors. When Old Qin refused, he imprisoned him, and then Qin Jiang got angry! In a fit of rage, he reportedly led several thousand men to Shancheng and drowned everyone in Qin Family Village in the river..."
"Really...?"
"Why would I lie to you? Qin Laosan and I are best buddies. We just talked on the phone yesterday..."
"So ruthless... the entire Qin Family Village was submerged in the river..."
"Absolutely! Otherwise, would they be able to stay in our ancestral hall? They've slaughtered everyone back home; there's no one left..."
"That Qin Jiang kid... he's really ruthless..."
...
In a short time.
The people of Lianhua Township looked at Qin Jiang with even greater awe.
...
The entire ceremony lasted for two hours before it ended.
They were never tired; they were incredibly excited, especially after Qin Jiang proposed establishing a family education fund, which made Qin Laosan and the others even more excited.
...
After the ceremony.
Qin Jiang then led his men away immediately!
For him, saving his grandfather or building the ancestral hall were just minor episodes in his life and not a big deal. As for why he built the ancestral hall and why he didn't put himself on the first page, he didn't care.
Because he doesn't care!
Reborn and Back:
The only people he ever cared about were his family and brothers!
Furthermore:
He claims ancestry in Qinjiang, a renowned figure for all time; why would he need a family genealogy?