Dear readers, have you ever heard of the mysterious bronzes of the Warring States period - "Ejun Qijin Festival"? Although this artifact in the collection of the Anhui Provincial Museum is considered an extremely valuable historical site, it has always hidden a mystery that has not been solved to this day. So, what exactly is this mystery? Let's dig deeper
In 1957, a farmer in Shou County, Anhui Province, unexpectedly unearthed four pieces of copper flakes when he was digging to build a house in Qiujia Garden in the east of the city. Faced with these four utensils, the farmer did not think too much about it and brought them home directly. In the same year, the staff of the local cultural relics research institute learned of this news when they went to the countryside for a census and immediately went to collect these copper pieces. However, what is unexpected is that these four copper plates are not ordinary copper plates, and they are actually engraved with words.
After the cultural relics staff brought the copper pieces back to the research institute, they quickly began the translation work. There are a total of 311 words on the four copper plates, which involve four important contents:
1.Duty-free limited:
The copper plate is engraved with a wrong gold inscription, carved with "Tun three boats for one boat, fifty boats". When translated, the approximate meaning of this sentence is: the carrying capacity of one boat is equivalent to 18 tons today, and the weight of fifty boats is about 900 tons. Based on other written records, it can be inferred that Xiong Huai agreed to the duty-free limit for Xiongqi's land goods, but the duty-free limit has a certain limit, that is, 150 rides, which is equivalent to 150 tons today.
2.Trafficking in military goods is strictly prohibited
The copper plate clearly states: "No gold, leather, black, arrows." "These items are all military supplies, and considering the war background of the Warring States period, military supplies are relatively scarce. Therefore, in such cases, it is quite normal for trafficking to be strictly prohibited.
3.Accommodation and meals are prohibited
The copper plate clearly records that Xiong Qi's caravan is forbidden to ask for food and lodging from the local **. The caravan inevitably involves accommodation and food during transportation, so it is clearly stipulated that the local ** cannot provide food and lodging for the Xiongqi caravan. Violation of the order will be considered a disciplinary offence and will be severely punished.
4.Year 1:
The content of "one return per year" appeared on the copper plate, which recorded: "The car is fifty times long, and the year can return." "Tun three boats for the trip, fifty boats, the age of the year can return." However, there is no clear explanation for "one year at a time".
In the course of the study, experts came up with three conjectures. The first is that Ejunqi's fleet and convoy can only go back and forth once a year, and can only use 50 boats and 50 cars each time, and clearly stipulates the number of passes and the amount of traffic. The second view is that fleets and convoys can pass an unlimited number of times a year, but each passage can only use 50 boats and 50 vehicles, and cannot exceed the traffic volume. The third view is that the fleet and convoy can not only not limit the number of passes per year, nor limit the number of cars and boats at each time, but implement a total within a year, that is, the cumulative limit of each copper sheet that can be tax-exempt cannot exceed 50 boats and 50 cars.
Experts generally preferred the third view, since it provided for both the number and volume of traffic, and could adjust the type and quantity of goods trafficked according to the time of year. In addition, in the process of research, experts found that "one return per year" has another meaning, which means that the tax exemption quota for each piece of copper is one year, and after expiration, it needs to be returned to the government for verification to ensure that it is valid for consecutive years.
Through the analysis of the content and style of the copper sheet record, the experts named it "Ejun Qijin Festival". This artifact not only uses the wrong gold technology and has an anti-counterfeiting mark, but also is beautifully made. Most importantly, it gives us an insight into the tax-free system that existed 2,300 years ago, and it is definitely a rare artifact.
Today, this cultural relic is quietly displayed in the Anhui Museum, showing its unique style. Dear readers, what do you think "the return of the year" represents? Is there more to unlock in this historical mystery?
The mysterious and precious cultural relics of the "Ejun Qijin Festival" indeed provide us with a window into the history of the tax-free system during the Warring States period. After reading the article deciphering it, I was deeply amazed by the experts' ability to study and reason, as well as the uniqueness of this ancient system.
First of all, the discovery of the artifact itself is a bizarre and fascinating historical episode. A farmer accidentally discovered these four pieces of copper flakes while digging to build a house, and this serendipitous discovery often makes for a fascinating historical story. This also reminds us that the discovery of history is often hidden in some accidental events in daily life, which requires the discovery and attention of people with a heart.
Secondly, the contents of the tax-free deed engraved on the copper plate show some of the unique regulations of the society at that time. The stipulation of "three boats for one boat, fifty boats" and the strict prohibition of trafficking in military supplies show that the society of the Warring States period was in a state of turmoil and turmoil, and there were extremely careful regulations on the distribution and use of resources. This norm reflected the social background of the time, which was full of war atmosphere and relatively scarce materials.
Third, the explanation of "one year and one return" is even more conjectural. The three conjectures put forward by the experts show their meticulous thinking and logical reasoning about historical artifacts. Different interpretations may lead to different understandings of the system and provide space for further reflection for future generations. The existence of this kind of historical mystery not only stimulates people's interest in the past, but also promotes the in-depth development of historical research.
In addition, the "annual return" mentioned in the article is not only a regulation on the number and volume of traffic, but may also represent a means of financial verification. This system not only played a role in preventing the abuse of tax exemption quotas at that time, but also provided a reference for the later financial management system. This system design takes into account the actual situation at different levels, which not only guarantees the transportation needs of caravans, but also avoids the possibility of abuse of power, reflecting the pursuit of fairness and justice in ancient society.
Overall, an in-depth study of the "Ejun Qijin Festival" not only unravels a historical mystery for us, but also presents us with some aspects of society during the Warring States period. This is not only a review of the past, but also a revelation of our current social system and norms. Through the study Xi history, we may be able to better understand the present and provide a more rational vision for the future social system. The discovery and interpretation of this artifact is indeed a major event in the field of historical research.
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