Chapter 52: Danshu Iron Coupons
Mei Xiaohan had long heard that there was something called "Death-free Gold Medal", so she wanted to ask Zhao Kuangyin for such a thing when he was happy.
After Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, seized power that year, in order to consolidate his rule and win over the heroes, he awarded the "Danshu Iron Coupon" to the Yuan as a reward.
After Liu Bang established the Han Dynasty, "ordered Xiao He Ci to decree, Han Xin to apply military law, Zhang Cang to set the regulations, and uncle and grandson to make etiquette; He also swore an oath with the meritorious heroes, and the Danshu, the iron deed, the gold and the stone chamber were hidden in the temple."
The "Fu" is commonly referred to as the "deed", that is, the certificate of trust between the emperor and the meritorious and important ministers.
In fact, the meaning of this sentence is to say, hang yourself with a hook, you are not allowed to cheat for a hundred years, who deceives whom, who is a puppy, who deceives whom? Who is the turtle king bastard.
But it is not enough to just talk about it, so it is necessary to leave physical evidence.
"Danshu, Iron Deed, Jinkui, Stone Chamber", that is, with iron as the deed, with Danshu, the emperor's oath with meritorious heroes and important ministers is written on the "iron coupon" with dansha, and the gold is stored in the temple built with stone, so as to show solemnity and ensure the safety of the "iron coupon".
The earliest "iron coupons" did not have privileges such as exemption from crime and death, but only as a certificate for the promotion of officials and marquises.
In fact, it can also be said that it is a kind of useless thing, and it is an honor to get it, but this honor is just an honor.
When it becomes something really useful, its value is gradually magnified.
Because in... Among the heroes and their descendants who were given iron coupons, there were many who were convicted or even put to death. Of course, you can't treat these people like ordinary people.
"Lao Tzu fought so hard to fight the country... Committed a little sin, what's wrong? β
"No... Emperor, you have to make a promise, otherwise we people will not be sure. β
So in the Northern Wei Dynasty, Emperor Xiaowen often awarded iron coupons to his relatives and close ministers, and even the minister begged the emperor for iron coupons as a talisman.
As a result, there will be many kinds of people who have a tongue, and everyone is comparing who has this magical iron piece, and if you have me, it means that I am not as strong as you.
After the Sui and Tang dynasties, the issuance of "iron coupons" has become a regular system, and all the founding fathers, Zhongxing heroes and leaders of ethnic minorities are given "iron coupons", and even some favored eunuchs and eunuchs have also obtained "iron coupons".
Moreover, since the Sui Dynasty, the Dansha crossword on the "iron coupon" has gradually changed to use gold to fill the word, so later generations will call it "Golden Book Iron Coupon".
The most famous "Qian Biao Iron Coupon" in the Tang Dynasty was awarded to Qian Biao, the king of Wuyue, by Tang Zhaozong in the fourth year of Qianning.
Qian Biao (liΓΊ) (852-932), the character Gumei (a great beauty), the small character Poliu, a native of Lin'an, Hangzhou, the founder of Wu Yue during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
Qian Biao followed Dong Chang to protect the township at the end of the Tang Dynasty, resisted the rebellious army, and moved to the town of the navy to make the envoy, and later because Dong Chang rebelled against the Tang Dynasty and became the emperor, he was edicted to pacify Dong Chang, and then added the envoy of the Zhendong Army. He gradually occupied the two Zhejiang and thirteen prefectures headed by Hangzhou, and was successively named the king of Yue, the king of Wu, the king of Wu and the king of Wu Yue by the Central Plains Dynasty (Tang Dynasty, Later Liang, and Later Tang Dynasty).
Because of the small territory of Wu Yue and the strong enemies on three sides, Qian Biao had to always rely on the Central Plains Dynasty, respect it as Zhengshuo, and constantly send envoys to pay tribute for protection. He reigned for forty-one years, the temple name was Taizu, the name was King Wusu, and he was buried in the tomb of King Qian.
Tang Zhaozong gave it to the first king of Wu, Qian Mu, in recognition of his loyalty to the central government. Because at that time, when the warlords were divided and the wars were continuous, Qian Mu often paid tribute to Tang Zhaozong and expressed his support for the central government.
Since then, this piece of Danshu iron coupon has been preserved, as a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation in the Qian family.
According to the ancient system, the Danshu iron coupons of the previous dynasty were to be recovered and destroyed, but the Qian family, when the dynasty changed in later generations, was able to stand in line in time and bet on the new regime.
There are too few such talents in the world, and they can always grasp the overall situation, and this kind of slave is both respectable and face-saving, and it is really rare. Therefore, the later dynasties were all heroes, so they were allowed to continue to keep the Danshu iron coupons.
The "Danshu Iron Coupon" has the right to avoid death, at the latest in the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
In the early days, most of the iron coupons were exempted from death less than 3 times. From the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the number of death-free deaths continued to increase, and in the late Tang Dynasty, the descendants of those who received iron coupons could even use iron coupons to avoid death 1 to 3 times.
In the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, "added a yellow robe", sought the throne from the hands of the Chai family in the Later Zhou Dynasty, and in order to appease the people, he issued an order to treat the descendants of the Chai family favorably, and gave the Chai family "Danshu Iron Coupon", even if the descendants of the Chai family committed a crime, they were not allowed to increase the punishment.
The "little whirlwind" Chai Jinjia's "Danshu Iron Coupon" described in "Water Margin" is like this.
So Mei Xiaohan reached out to Zhao Kuangyin to ask for this kind of thing, and Zhao Kuangyin naturally couldn't refuse, after all, he was his life-saving benefactor.
Chai Rong valued Zhao Kuangyin very much back then, and it can be said that he has the grace of knowing Zhao.
"Maxima grows, but Bole doesn't."
Chai Rong trusted Zhao Kuangyin very much, and made him a check-up before the palace. This is also very remarkable, since ancient times, kings have been very suspicious, especially an emperor like Chai Rong who is ambitious and good at conquest and governance.
Become the head of the bodyguard around you, what kind of trusted person is that?
No one will put a person they don't trust by their side, and if they can't keep it, they will be stabbed one day.
Chai Rong was able to do this, which shows that he is very popular, and it also shows that he trusts Zhao Kuangyin very, very, very much.
can treat a talent like Zhao Kuangyin like this without suspicion or doubt about whether his loyalty is trustworthy.
It's a double gift, but it's a pity that Zhao Kuangyin still values merit, as long as he can create a bigger merit. Nothing else is nothing, so Zhao Kuangyin finally usurped the Chai Rong family.
Simple generations of talents, each leading the way for hundreds of years, the mountains do not turn the water, the horses do not turn the cows, you don't turn me, the emperor takes turns to do it, today to my house.
Zhao Kuangyin gave Chai Rong's descendants Danshu iron coupons because Zhao Kuangyin's own conscience found that Zhao Kuangyin not only gave the Chai family an iron scroll, but also warned the people in the clan many times that no matter what happens in the future, they must not embarrass the Chai family.
Isn't it just for Dan to write an iron scroll...? no problem., the emperor has done it, will he be reluctant to do this?
There are some ruthless emperors in Chinese history who are unwilling to let go of this kind of person who has abdicated but is still potentially likely to evolve into a political enemy, and wants to be wiped out, but fortunately, Zhao Kuangyin still has a little conscience.
didn't do such a beastly thing, after all, my China has been famous for paying attention to etiquette and honesty since ancient times.
Zhao Kuangyingui is the founding emperor of the orthodox regime in China's feudal dynasty, and he should still be worthy of history to the greatest extent.
In the end, the death of this brother and the official history are very clear, and it is commonly known as the alliance of gold and concealment.
It should be said that this is true, and it is roughly described as follows.
Zhao Kuangyin is also very filial, and he also listens to his mother very much.
Once, Zhao's mother said very earnestly in front of Zhao Kuangyin, the reason why the previous dynasty died in the country,
It's nothing more than Chai Zongxun, who ascended the throne, who is too young. Unable to hold power. Then he said that the blessing of the society depends on Changjun.
asked Zhao Kuangyin to promise him, and after Zhao Kuangyin's death, his brother Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne to achieve the long-term peace and stability of the Zhao family they expected.
Wouldn't because he found out about the tragedy of a child ascending to the throne and dying like the previous dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin agreed to his mother at that time, and in order not to violate this matter, he also set up a certificate and put it in a golden hide, commonly known as the Golden Hidden Alliance.
Later, Zhao Guangyi really relied on the alliance of gold and concealment to become Emperor Taizong smoothly.
As for whether this story is true or not, then I haha, after all, everyone hears a different version.
After obtaining this life-sustaining iron piece, Mei Xiaohan suddenly felt that she was much more energetic, and no matter what she ate, she felt fragrant.