Chapter 63 Counting and Inspecting Copper Coins
Through this bazaar, I found inferior copper coins.
The proportion of copper in copper coins is low, and if the stock of inferior copper coins stored in the warehouse of Honghou Mansion is too large.
That would be a serious loss for the Honghou Mansion, which made Liu Zhang inevitably a little worried.
They wandered around the bazaar for a while and bought other items.
These inferior copper coins were certainly not minted by the government, although the counties had the right to mint money.
They were also minted according to the standards set by the imperial court, and the coins were minted privately by private workshops.
It still exists, but I hope that the number of inferior copper coins in the Honghou Mansion is not too large.
He also believed that Chen Yun would be able to stop the loss in time, and she had strict control over the income and expenditure of the Honghou Mansion.
After Liu Zhang and Li Dan finished shopping, they returned to the cottage.
At the same time, Chen Yun is accounting for last month's income and expenditure.
Xu Xuan walked over to Chen Yun and had something to talk to her.
"Today I heard a discussion about copper coins outside the Honghou Mansion, and they received some inferior copper coins during the transaction. I'm worried that Honghou Mansion will also have it, so I want to check them all. ”
"The copper coins of the Honghou Mansion will be strictly inspected by me when they enter the treasury."
Chen Yun also understood Xu Xuan's worries, since she was in charge of managing the accounts of the Honghou Mansion.
She will be meticulous in every income and expenditure.
At the beginning, she was worried that the Honghou Mansion would receive some inferior copper coins, causing certain losses.
"This account is almost settled, you go with me to the treasury. Inspect those copper coins, and I can't let Lang Jun disappoint me. ”
Presumably, Lang Jun also encountered such a situation on the side of the Chu State, and he was also worried that the Honghou Mansion had a certain amount of inferior copper coins.
Chen Yun stood up and took Xu Xuan to the treasury to check the copper coins.
"The amount of copper coins in this treasury is quite large, and it would be too time-consuming to look at them one by one."
But you can't arrange too many people to count, in case there are too few.
I don't know who secretly hid some, she and Chen Yun would never do this.
Chen Yun took Xu Xuan to the door of the warehouse where the copper coins were stored, and she took out the key to open the door.
There are only four keys to open this lock, one each for Chen Yun, Liu Zhang, Zheng Ying, and Xu Xuan.
There were guards around the treasury, and Liu Zhang and Zheng Ying went to the Chu State to sweep the tomb and worship.
During this time, the Honghou Mansion was fully handed over to Chen Yun to manage.
They recognized Chen Yun's ability very much, and they were also relieved to let her manage the entire Honghou Mansion.
Copper coins are strung together with strong threads, each string containing a thousand copper coins.
Each copper coin weighs three grams, and there are tens of millions of dollars in the entire money storehouse.
There is no need to worry about outsiders stealing the warehouse, which was built by the first generation of Honghou by manual craftsmen.
In addition to the guards around this warehouse, the anti-theft function of the warehouse is very strong.
The door lock of the warehouse is specially made and can only be opened with the corresponding key.
Even if you cut it with an axe and a knife, it is difficult to break the door lock.
In order to avoid the doping of inferior copper coins in the copper coins, Chen Yun had to inspect the copper coins one by one.
"You and I inspect the copper coins together if there is a problem. Put this side first, and tap the total number of inferior copper coins. ”
Chen Yun picked up a string of copper coins, and she tapped them quickly.
There is no need to untie the rope of the coin, just look at both sides of the coin.
You can know the advantages and disadvantages of copper coins, which is also one of her specialties.
Xu Jian also learned a lot from her how to identify copper coins, but so many copper coins have to be checked for a long time.
Chen Yun quickly put aside a string of copper coins, and there was no problem with this string of copper coins.
In less than a quarter of an hour, a large pile of copper coins was placed in the empty box next to it.
"Check carefully, you don't have to learn from me. Because I count a lot of money, as long as the money is in my hands, I know the advantages and disadvantages. ”
It's really not like she's blowing, you know the approximate weight of the money when you get it.
You can also know the feel of copper coins, and the proportion of metal used in the casting of a copper coin is different.
There are some differences in terms of feel, and some people are born with some special talents.
In addition to being gifted in mathematics, Chen Yun is also very talented in financial management.
She also has a super good memory, and she has also checked a few boxes of copper coins in the past few days.
After an hour or so, she checked the copper coins almost finished.
Her gaze finally fell on a box of loose coins, which were not strung together.
Take a moment to count the loose money.
Xu Xuan walked up to him and helped her count the loose money in the box together.
"Here is a box of loose coins, these copper coins may have problems, let's check carefully."
She grabbed a handful of copper coins with her left hand and examined them one by one with her right hand.
A few low-quality copper coins were found in it, and the copper coins in the other boxes in the warehouse were fine.
Only this box contains inferior copper coins, which are some years old.
It can be determined that she did not collect these copper coins, and she will not shirk her responsibility.
"This box of loose money has been available from Emperor Taizu Gao to Emperor Xiaowen, and this should be the money collected in the early years."
During the reign of each Han emperor, the style of copper coins minted was different.
Although they are all Han and half a tael, Chen Yun can still tell the difference.
Among this box of copper coins, there are more copper coins minted during the reigns of Emperor Xiaohui and Emperor Xiaowen.
During the reigns of Emperor Taizu Gao and Emperor Xiaojing, there were relatively few copper coins minted.
At that time, many private workshops minted copper coins, and the quality of copper coins was uneven.
"These are all old copper coins, which were moved to the treasury at that time, and I haven't had time to check them."
In this regard, she has a certain responsibility, if these copper coins are mixed with the new copper coins.
It would take a lot of time to inspect and look at the green rust on the copper coin.
"That means you can't use these copper coins, since the copper coins in other boxes are fine. Then we will be much more relieved, and when Lang Jun comes back, we can give him an explanation. ”
Xu Mian breathed a sigh of relief, this would not cause huge losses to the Honghou Mansion.
"These old copper coins can be collected as a souvenir, or they can be recast."
Chen Yun still hasn't said a word, and feels that it is unlucky to say it.
That is to treat these old copper coins as burial goods, and these old copper coins obviously cannot continue to be placed in the treasury.
"Let's string up the money in this box together, put it elsewhere, and make a decision when Lang Jun comes back."
You can't use old copper coins to trade, and you can't cheat others.
This will damage the image of the Red Marquis, if Lang Jun is willing to hand over the old copper coins to the county government to return to the furnace for recasting.
It was to be exchanged for new money in proportion, and the two of them began to string the copper coins.
Another hour or so passed, and the two of them were so tired that their backs hurt.
Then the copper coins were weighed, and there were about 100,000 coins in total.
"There are so many. According to the three-to-one exchange, it can only be exchanged for more than 30,000 yuan. ”
Chen Yun frowned slightly, this would cost the Honghou Mansion more than 60,000 yuan.
This is also no way, these copper coins are obviously difficult to spend.
Only for collection and burial in the future, Chen Yun prefers to exchange the old money for new money.
"It's better to wait for Lang Jun to come back and make a decision, move this box of copper coins out and put it somewhere else."
Chen Yun clapped his hands, planning to ask a few guards to carry the box of money outside.
"Where is the right place? Don't lose it. ”
Xu Mian felt that it might not be safe to put it in other places, in case someone stole it.
Isn't it harmful for money to circulate outside?
The two girls fell into deep thought, and the only thing that would be best suited was to put them in the warehouse.
But if the old money is mixed with the new money, it will take time to count.
"Maybe I'm overthinking, put a seal on this box, and it's no problem."
Chen Yun patted his head lightly, and then he thought of a way.
Write a few words on the seal: "Do not open the seal without permission." ”
The two women stretched their waists to relieve the aches and pains on their bodies.
The two of them were feeling a little hungry and went out to get something to eat.
Xu Yun went to his room to get the seal paper, and Chen Yun wrote a few words on the seal.
When all this was done, the two of them left the storeroom and locked the door.
The eyes of the guards outside the storeroom fell on them, watching them gently pat their clothes.
said that they did not take the copper money in the treasury privately, and they would not live up to the trust of Liu Zhang and Zheng Rong.
The guards didn't care about that, they just had to make sure the warehouse was safe.
At the same time, it was very lively outside the Honghou Mansion, which was caused by the circulation of some inferior copper coins.
The two girls soon learned that they would not easily leave the Honghou Mansion during this time.
It is also to ensure his own safety, outside the Honghou Mansion.
It's not something they can solve, those people can report it to the government.
They planned to finish eating the noodles and go to the high-walled flat floor of the Red Mansion to have a look.
Look at the scenery in the distance and see the people at work.
I saw a few people discussing the copper coins they had earned recently, only to find out that these copper coins had quality problems.
They scolded the merchants for being too hateful, and worked hard for them.
However, it is difficult to spend the money obtained, and it is not reported to the government, and it cannot be effectively resolved.