Chapter 1967 Gold Brass, Life and Death
Actually, there was a lot of gold in the Han Dynasty, gold.
When the first Han Dynasty was founded, it was a dual standard of gold and copper.
"Hanshu" records: "Qin and the world, the currency is second-class, the gold is named after 镒, and the currency is on the coin; the quality of the copper coin is like Zhou money, the text is called "half two", and it is as important as the text", the Han Dynasty inherited the Qin system.
So at the very beginning, there was a lot of gold in the Han Dynasty, and it was also circulated in the market. It was used as currency just like copper was used as currency.
At the same time, the weight units and names of gold and copper in the Han Dynasty were also different. During the Warring States Period, the unit of gold was "yi" or "yi", and twenty taels was one overflow. There are many records in "Historical Records" and "Hanshu", such as "The king of Qin was very happy, he sent ten chariots and a hundred yi of gold to welcome Meng Changjun"; .
When it came to the Han Dynasty, it was changed from 镒 to jin, such as: Emperor Gao "worshiped Shusun Tong as Dachang and gave five hundred jin of gold";
The unit and name of copper coins are different from those of gold, "money is round and square, and the weight is in baht".
It''s just that, in the Eastern Han Dynasty, gold gradually disappeared...
There is no other reason, but the custom of thick burial.
The ancient smelting technology itself was not very good. Many of the gold obtained before the Han Dynasty were dog-headed gold, etc., and then melted and recast. There were relatively few large-scale underground mining. Gone. The emperor of the Han Dynasty, like the favorite thing of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, was to hear that the old man in the family of the minister passed away, and immediately waved his hand, rewarding him with a hundred gold, and let him be buried...
As a result, a large amount of gold was buried underground, which also made it necessary to replace gold with brass in the Han Dynasty. The so-called bounty also became a reward.
However, there is more gold in the market now, unconsciously.
The reason is also very simple. After the war, the rule of law in many places is not so good, especially Cao Cao has been struggling with money all the time.
Perhaps because of the influence of the thick burial custom since the Han Dynasty, the gentry families began to hoard a large amount of precious metals to prepare for the future needs of themselves or their elders. Therefore, under the original circumstances, no matter how hard Cao Cao worked, the market The gold in circulation will soon disappear until Zhengxi gold coins are produced.
Levying gold coins is a currency of unequal weight. That is to say, Zhengxi gold coins are not actually pure gold. Of course, this refers to the relative purity. , is to spend it, and if it is melted into gold nuggets, it will be damaged immediately invisibly. Although each piece may be a little less, but if the number is added up, it is not a small loss.
For ordinary people, it has almost no effect in daily use, but for the gentry with a lot of wealth in their hands, these differences must be considered.
At the same time, if the same amount of gold is to be exchanged for Zhengxi gold coins, in addition to being charged for melting and casting by the Qingjin Shop under Feiqian, a small piece of weight will be gnawed off again. The cost is equivalent to a loss of about 15%. Therefore, after getting the Zhengxi gold coins, most of the gentry surnames are not willing to melt them down...
Since then, the market gradually has the existence of "listed currency".
But it''s not enough, not enough.
Big Han, or China, needs a lot of currency, a lot of precious metals, to stimulate the already very strong market and make it more prosperous and bigger!
It is like the "goodwill" request of the United States after the war, allowing countries to store gold in his home''s warehouse and refusing to return it...
Sima Hui stood at the gate of his manor with a smile on his face, respectfully sending Hussar General Fei Qian away.
Sima Fu accompanied them, and the two of them waited until they could no longer see the general Hussars at all. Then Sima Hui took Sima Fu back to his hall, sat down, sighed, and looked a little nervous. few.
『My lord uncle, that’s how it is…』 Sima Fu glanced at Sima Hui, and said, 『That’s why it’s like that? 』
Although what Sima Fu said was a bit awkward, Sima Hui understood the meaning, nodded slightly, and said calmly: "What else can I do?" Could it be that you really think that since Hussar has the ability of the moment, I really gave him a name? Otherwise, I''ll pick one up for you, and then you can go find a place to have a look? 』
Sima Fu smiled awkwardly.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with this principle, but if it is placed on others, it will be a story at most, if it is on oneself... It is like walking on the road and seeing others stepping on banana peels, most of them will laugh, and then themselves If you also stepped on a banana peel and fell, you probably wouldn''t be able to laugh.
Many people thought that Mr. Shui Jing, Sima Hui, would be the first to jump out against Fei Qian''s refutation of the name, but what he didn''t expect was that Sima Hui didn''t say anything and didn''t do anything. Instead, Fei Qian came in person On his estate, Sima Hui was given three options.
Coal.
Salt.
And gold.
Now the weather is getting colder and colder, and for most people, charcoal, a high-end item, was not a consumer product for ordinary people even in the Tang Dynasty, so cheaper coal is naturally the best way to resist the cold Even if there is smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, etc., are these problems still problems for the houses with thatched roofs and air leakage?
Therefore, the coal mines in the Luliang Mountain area were somewhat insufficient.
What Feiqian means is that if Sima Hui is willing, he will give the Sima family the right to mine a coal mine discovered in Hexi, which is later Gansu...
The single profit of the coal mine is not high, but the quantity is large, so if the Sima family really has such a coal mining right, it is also excellent.
『Shu Da, tell me, why not choose coal mines? ’ Sima Hui turned around and asked.
Although Sima Hui spoke casually, Sima Fu cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Reporting to Uncle, coal miners benefit from quantity. Although there is a river channel, Sima''s family does not have a boat... If you buy another boat, I''m afraid it will be a waste of money." Getting a lot of money from Hussars...』
Sima Hui nodded, then shook his head, and said, "Besides boats, there are people..." Miners, boatmen, who don''t need a lot of manpower?
"The same is true for salt, not to mention when Liaodong will be conquered..." Sima Hui said slowly, "It also requires a lot of manpower to cook, dry and transport, not to mention bordering Youzhou..." The salt industry is indeed hugely profitable, but the same There are also plenty of risks. What''s more, Cao Cao is nearby. Boiled salt in the East China Sea looks beautiful, but it is also difficult.
Si Mafu suddenly said: "In this case, the only option is gold..."
Sima Hui rolled his eyelids, glanced at Sima Fu, and said: "You and your brother are far apart...You are certainly cautious and can guard the family business, but you are not smart enough, and it may be difficult to open up territories..."
Sima Fu was silent.
Sima Hui raised his head and sighed again: "Since you know it, why don''t the hussars not?" Gold from the Western Regions... Hehe, the meaning of hussars is not to publicize its name, but to publicize its content...』
Si Mafu was taken aback, frowned and thought for a moment, then suddenly opened his eyes wide, "Uncle''s intention..."
Sima Hui shook his head, then squinted at Sima Fu, and said, "Originally, I thought that the world... I never thought that the world of hussars is different from the world of this old man... This old man is old... young and awesome... Wait, if you all fight However, don''t provoke him easily... Do you know? 』
Sima Fu bowed to the ground and said: "I would like to follow my uncle''s teachings." 』
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Gold, these two words were the most frequently mentioned words in the Sanfu and Longyou regions before the arrival of the new year, and quickly overshadowed the so-called gentry''s reputation and so on, obviously After all, the matter of fame and title is a matter for a few people, but interests involve the hearts of thousands of people.
Shenshi, although it was not too late, but the sky was already dark, a young man walked in a narrow alley in the west of Longyou Jincheng City.
The snow fell again, it was not big, and it was floating silently.
The shoulders and cloth hat of the young man were stained with some white snow. He didn''t walk fast, he could even be said to hesitate, but he still didn''t slow down. When he walked past a house with a wine cover, he was suffocated by the heat wave in the house, he couldn''t help sniffing hard, and then left, but he didn''t have much time to turn back, and got under the blue cloth cover.
After a while, the young man came out again, walking in the narrow alley with one foot high and the other foot low. He stopped again in front of a dilapidated yard in the middle of the alley.
This is an ordinary courtyard that is very common in the Hancheng Pool. A low mud wall fence, the tiles on the fence seem to have fallen off in sevens and eights, and sections of wheat straw can still be seen in the cracked mud cracks, and small ones can be seen standing outside the yard. There is a main house and two side rooms in the front yard. A wooden door with mottled patent leather, the door **** painting on the door was torn to pieces by the wind, obviously not willing to replace it with a new one.
The young man patted the door lightly.
There was no movement in the yard.
The quiet voice gave birth to something called a bad temper. He knocked on the door twice, and then it became bang bang bang...
A young woman poked out half of her face from the main door. She glanced at the young man, immediately let out a low cry of Brother Shitou, and hurried over to open the door.
Young man, Stone asked impatiently, "Are you deaf?" ! 』
『No…』The woman lowered her head, grabbed her apron awkwardly, and whispered, 『I, I’m in the backyard…』
『Where is your father? He didn''t hear it either? ’ Shitou asked, walking towards the main house.
Stone''s name is Shishi, and it looks like a stone, with a tough face and a temper, more like a stinky stone.
"He, he..." The woman didn''t dare to say that her father heard it, but she didn''t want to come, so she had to follow behind with her head lowered, "My father''s illness is serious, his legs are swollen and shiny, and he can''t move." land…"
"Should! Shito snorted coldly, took two steps, but took out an oiled paper bag from his arms, and handed it to the woman, "Go and clean up... Let''s eat some together..."
Although the fat has solidified slightly, the smell of the meat still permeated through the oil paper and penetrated into the woman''s nose, "Brother Stone, this... this..."
『If you tell you to do it, just go! Why so much nonsense! Shitou pushed open the door of the main entrance, "Old dog, I''m here!" 』
『You bastard, you bastard! Who are you? ! You son of a bitch, why, are you trying to trick my daughter again today? Tell you bastard, don''t even think about it! 』An old voice sounded in the house.
There were still some red coals burning in the brazier inside the house, which provided some heat, which made the stone who had just walked in from the cold somewhat comfortable and comfortable, but the tone in his mouth was not weak, "This **** weather, how come?" I didn''t take you away, you old bastard! Old dog, what, you dislike me? Don''t eat the pork head meat I bought later if you have one! 』
『I despise you, you idiot! I don''t dislike pork heads! The old man moved on the bed, pointed to the side, "Sit..."
『…』 After a moment of silence, Shitou said, 『Even if I am a child who restrains my parents...Sister Yue, speaking of it, I am also a child. I don’t care, what do you care about? 』
『That’s different…』 said the old man.
Shitou couldn''t help himself, "There''s a fart that''s different, you old dog with loess up to your neck, and you''re still so afraid of death!" 』
『What’s wrong with being afraid of death? ! I finally survived the battlefield, what''s wrong with wanting to live for two more days now? I still want to hug a grandson! ah? And then get killed by your idiot? I didn''t die on the battlefield, but died at the hands of you melon, is it wrong? ah? 』The old man was also unambiguous, and cursed back.
『Your fart battlefield! The soldiers of other people''s hussars are considered soldiers, and those who go there are called battlefields! You still have the nerve to say..." Shitou said disdainfully, "You are a cowardly soldier! 』
The old man was originally a Xiliang soldier who followed under Han Sui. Later, Han Sui was defeated, some surrendered and some were captured. The old man was too old at the time and was dismissed immediately. Naturally, he was not treated like ordinary retired soldiers.
It is true that the old man is superstitious. After all, the old man thinks that so many people died on the battlefield, and only he survived with a minor injury. His parents died at a young age, and soon his grandfather died too, so he didn''t want his daughter to marry him, even though the two children were childhood sweethearts.
The two of them waited to quarrel, the young woman lifted the curtain and came in, the old and the young stared at each other and closed their mouths.
There is not much pork head meat, but the fat is very fragrant.
The wine is not mellow, but it is spicy enough.
After eating and drinking, the woman took down the tableware again, and the old and the young started to stare again.
『Old man, in two days, I’m going on a long trip...』 Shitou whispered.
"…Oh? What are you doing? ’ asked the old man.
『Going to the Western Regions…』 Shitou said, 『General Hussars, we are recruiting…』
『You bastard, are you crazy? Go to that place and escape death! Don''t listen to the **** about gold and silver in the market, it''s so good, it''s all deceitful! 』The old man was in a hurry. Although it is normal to be noisy inside, the old man actually regards the stone as his own family in his heart, and the viciousness on the surface is just for another reason.
『If there really is? Shitou said, "When did General Hussars ever deceive someone?" 』
『This…』 The old man was stunned for a moment, then changed his mind and said, 『You can’t go there either. I heard that there are tigers, leopards, insects and snakes on the road, and there are other ghosts and evil gods who eat people. If one is not good, my life will be gone! 』
『Isn’t that just right, you don’t need to worry about Yuemeier marrying me? ’ Shitou sneered.
The old man opened his mouth, clicked twice, but couldn''t say anything.
Shitou reached into his bosom, touched it, then took out a small cloth bag, and threw it beside the old man''s bed with a bang, "This is the settlement allowance from General Hussars!" You...you old man, you just put it away first, I am in the army alone, and I don''t need this money...It''s the new year, and I will add a new dress to Yuemei...』
After speaking, Stone stood up and left.
The old man hurriedly stood up, grabbed the purse and was about to chase after him, but his typhoid legs could not support his balance, and he fell to the ground with a thud, and couldn''t help crying. The young woman who was washing in the backyard heard the sound, He ran over quickly, but the old man stuffed the money bag in his hand and pushed her to chase after the stone.
『Brother Stone! Stone... ah..." The woman''s voice floated in the wind and snow, and then she stepped on the snow crookedly, and slipped to the ground accidentally.
『Why are you still so stupid! It will fall when you walk! Shitou was not polite, but gently lifted the woman up with his hands, looked up and down carefully to see if there was nothing wrong with the woman, then flicked the contaminated snowflakes, then shook his hand, "Go back!" go back! Just take good care of the old man...」
"No! I do not! On weekdays, the submissive Yuemeizi was stubborn for a rare time, and grabbed the corner of Shitou''s clothes, "Brother Shitou, don''t go!" Here, return this money to General Hussars, don’t go…”
The lines on Shitou''s face suddenly softened, "I spent all this money...how can I get it back?" you forgot? The pork head meat I just ate...」
"what? 』Meizi Yue became dazed again.
『Besides, if I don’t go...how can I have money to marry you? Shitou looked to the west, "Hussar said, at least three years, at most five years, there is gold, silver, and jade in the Western Regions... Don''t take risks, will money fall from the sky?" 』
Sister Yue shook her head anxiously, "I... my father... my... my father..."
Shi Shi stretched out his hand and held Yue Meizi''s anxiously shaking head, "Stop shaking, I understand... your father, in fact, it is for you and for me... I sold half of the field to bury my father. Bury grandpa, and sell the other half... Your father is afraid that he won''t be able to survive. If you marry me now, if the old man... you will have to sell the yard again, or the neighbors will point and feel uncomfortable... You don''t have it now If you marry me, it has nothing to do with me, and I don''t have to sell the yard anymore, so I deliberately swear at each other every day, so that the neighbors will know that your father and I have a bad relationship, so that I have a reason... Forget it, it''s useless to say this... I I have already entrusted the inspection in the city, and I will give you the military pay for the past few years, so you can take care of the old man... Don''t worry, my life is hard! If you are willing to wait, just wait for me for three to five years, if you can’t wait, or if I can’t come back, it’s okay...』
Shitou touched Yuemeizi''s head for the last time, then pushed her back slightly, and lowered his face: "Be obedient! go back! I''m leaving! I''m going to the Western Regions to make a lot of money! Stop following me, follow me and beat you up! 』
Shitou waved his fist, as he used to do when he was a child, to intimidate Yuemei with force, but after walking two steps, his fist loosened and turned into a wave...
The wind and snow are getting bigger and bigger, fluttering.
(end of this chapter)