"For officials with more than 2,000 dan, and who have reached the age of three, they can be appointed as husbands if they have sons and daughters."
Since the five baht was to be recast, in addition to qualified casting techniques and raw materials, it was also necessary to strictly guard against private casting, edge grinding, and chiseling. To this end, the emperor ordered the minister to issue an edict to all prefectures and counties in Guanzhong, and to send letters
At the passes of Gu, Sanguan and other places, after the new five-baht coins are minted, hundreds of coins will be placed as samples in various places. Based on this, the coins carried by businessmen and travelers will be inspected at the city gate. Only those that pass the inspection are allowed to be brought in.
, otherwise it will be confiscated and recast.
People in the past dynasties often cut off the edges of copper coins, then collected the cut copper and melted it to exchange for money, while the remaining part could continue to be used as money for trading. This was a sneaky method, and this kind of money was also
It is called trimming money.
Therefore, strict inspections at city gates and closing points can effectively prevent stolen coins with substandard quality and incomplete edge-cut coins from flowing into the market and disrupting the economy. In addition, the emperor can also use this to control Guandong and the
The flow of commerce between Kansai and Western countries prevents the outflow of good money and the inflow of bad money.
As the first captain of Shuiheng in the imperial court to be responsible for minting coins since Guangwu Zhongxing, Zhou Zhong only knew that his power and responsibility were great, so he followed the emperor's words and proposed several countermeasures. For example, after the issuance of five baht, a period of adaptation was set.
, after the deadline, it is strictly forbidden to use small money and old money; if the officials responsible for managing this matter let it go and ignore it, they will be punished by suspending their salary for half a year and not being promoted for three years.
The emperor nodded repeatedly after hearing this. While listening attentively, Sikong Shi Sun Rui, Yang Qi and others also interjected from time to time, what kind of punishment should be adopted for those who steal coins, and how to solve the current shortage of copper.
problems, etc., and some useful suggestions were put forward.
When everyone finally left Weiyang Palace, the sky had gradually darkened, and a full moon slowly climbed up the east palace wall. The sky was dark purple, cloudless and windless, and the cold moonlight filled the entire earth.
The thick yellow palace door of Weiyang Palace slowly closed behind him, leaving a dark shadow like ink.
The night in early summer was still a bit cold. Zhou Zhong was old and from the south. He couldn't bear the cold air. As soon as he left the palace, a waiting servant came forward to greet him and treated him considerately.
Putting on a thick cloak, he stood beside his car. He didn't rush to get in. Instead, he looked along the long street at the lights on both sides of the road and at the end.
Unless there is a last resort, ordinary people would not light candles at night. Therefore, those who still light candles at night are only the rich and powerful.
Zhou Zhong looked at the dimly lit streets and sighed suddenly, his eyes showing confusion and melancholy about the future. Today was so unexpected that no one thought that he, who was just going through the motions, would be selected by the emperor and awarded the award.
The important position of Captain Shuiheng. Although he is a few points behind Da Sinong in terms of rank, but today, when Da Sinong's power has been constantly being usurped by the Shaofu since the beginning of Salt and Iron, Da Sinong might as well take the important position.
The weight of the Shuiheng Commandery can be said to be clearly reduced but actually promoted.
Why was he selected for such an important position?
This is what Zhou Zhong is most puzzled about. He is a native of Lujiang, Yangzhou. His father, Zhou Jing, and Yang Bing, the grandfather of Guangluxun and Yang Biao, were officials in the same dynasty. They worked together to reform the official system and discussed the establishment of Emperor Xiaoling as the successor to the throne. And his ancestors
Zhou Rongze once fought for Yuan An and was his confidant. The Lujiang Zhou family has deep historical connections with the two most prominent top families today. The relationship between them is complicated. How could the emperor choose him? And this is also true.
It doesn't look like Yang has been operating from it.
Just when Zhou Zhong felt sad and independent, Xun You quietly came to Zhou Zhong. After the two greeted each other, Xun You followed Zhou Zhong's eyes and looked towards the street: "There are not many people living near the palace gate. We will drive to Beiquejia in a while."
First, you will see lights like stars."
Zhou Zhong looked at Xun You with some scrutiny, and responded casually: "Wealth, wealth and extravagance, Chang'an has only been stable for a long time before this kind of custom flourished again."
With a kind smile on his face, Xun You turned away and said to him: "If you don't mind it, Duke Zhou, why don't you come with me for a ride?"
Zhou Zhong’s carriage was by his side, so there was no need for Xun You to send him off. However, Zhou Zhong wanted to hear the true thoughts of Xun You, the emperor’s closest minister, so he smiled at him and said, “Thank you very much, Mr. Xun, for your kindness.
I live in Xuanpingli, and the road is quiet. I am missing someone to talk to, so I am in trouble."
Xun You's eyes were calm. Hearing the words, he only smiled softly and said: "Thank you for your kindness."
The car was driving slowly on the bluestone road, feeling the faint chill coming from the outside of the car wall. Xun You was sitting on the side. When he raised his head slightly, he was surprised to find Zhou Zhong hunched over opposite him, with an old face, as if he was carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders.
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Zhou Zhong's son Zhou Hui was killed by Dong Zhuo. He lost his son in middle age and lived alone in Chang'an when he was old.
Believe in Jianghuai and recruit your children to come and get close to you? According to the regulations, Duke Zhou is worth two thousand dan. After serving for more than three years in Da Si Nong, he can choose his children to join the court as a prince."
"The road is not smooth, and banditry is serious in Yuzhou and Jianghuai. Even if the letter can be reached, there will be no peace on the road. We simply don't let them come, so as not to cause trouble on the road." Zhou Zhong's expression changed, he stroked his beard and sighed: "At home.
The nephews are still young, so let them work and study behind closed doors. When they are older, or when the world is in balance, it will not be too late to let them come out to serve His Majesty."
"Your Majesty, who has grown up at an early age, specially appointed secretaries and supervisors to accompany you to study. Among them are the sons of Sili Xiaowei and Wudu Prefect. During this period, Jinwu's second son was not afraid of hardships and came to Beijing from Hebei. Your Majesty also praised his talents.
.It can be seen how much your Majesty attaches great importance to this." Xun You said slowly, with a sparkling look in his eyes: "Duke Zhou has economic talent, and the children in his clan must be all handsome men. If he can come to Beijing and is of the right age, he will definitely be able to do it.
Secretary."
The several examples mentioned by Xun You are all typical examples of how fathers are more valuable than sons in recent times. Zhou Zhong remembered that Pei Mao, the captain of the Sili School, was originally just a censor. Because his son Cheng Mingce could try it out, he was admitted to the secretary's prison.
He was appreciated by the emperor, so he extended his favor to his father and was given important tasks such as being sent to Guandong. After returning to the court, he immediately became one of the three independent positions, which was unparalleled. Not to mention that Wei Duan, the governor of Wudu, had two sons.
Secretary Supervisor, who himself was dressed in white, completed the transition from Huangmen Shilang to Wudu Grand Administrator within half a year.
There are so many secretaries in the secretarial department, and each of them has a prominent family background, such as Yang Xiu, Shi Sun Rui, etc. Xun You just mentioned the example of Pei Mao and others, coupled with the example of Sima Fang's second son Sima Yi, I am afraid it is
It hinted to Zhou Zhong that if he wanted to be as important as Pei Mao and others, letting his heirs accompany him in the palace was the best way to show his closeness to the emperor.
Could it be that the other party was trying to win over the emperor in a roundabout way?
Just like Zhijinwu Sima Fang and Tingwei Fayan, although they belong to the east and west camps geographically, because their heirs are all in the secretary prison, their positions are relatively independent compared to Kanto and Kansai.
, can even be directly regarded as the emperor's people. Tying the future of the heirs to the interests of the emperor, and then influencing the position of the fathers through them, this is one of the original intentions of the establishment of the Secretary Supervisor.
Zhou Zhong weighed the pros and cons in his mind. Now that the emperor is strong and young and promising, there are wars in all directions, but Guanzhong is stable. Whether it is for the future or for the future, it is extremely beneficial to bring the children of the family to Chang'an for development.
It's just that Yangzhou is too far away from Guanzhong, and the thieves on the road will not show mercy because of your family background. It is also a difficult choice to abandon your home and land to come to Chang'an.
After much thought, Zhou Zhong chose to be safe between risks and opportunities: "The younger members of the family are naughty and stupid and cannot serve the emperor. This is their fate. Although it is a pity, we cannot force it."
After finishing speaking, he left himself some room and added: "If there is a chance, we should send a messenger to call him, but we still don't know whether we can move forward."
"Wei, wei." Xun You understood Zhou Zhong's approach and said with a smile: "Among the younger generations, who is not a rising talent in the family and where a century-old foundation lies? It is indeed not suitable for a son of a rich man to get involved in dangerous places, so he should be careful."