夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 By: Kuo Shen (1031-1095)
夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 by Kuo Shen is a captivating collection of essays that offers readers a glimpse into ancient Chinese culture and philosophical thought. The author covers a wide range of topics, from everyday life to spiritual wisdom, providing readers with a unique perspective on the world. One of the standout features of this book is the author's ability to seamlessly blend storytelling with deep philosophical insights. The essays are beautifully written, with a lyrical quality that makes them a pleasure to read. Kuo Shen's writing is both thought-provoking and accessible, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in Chinese culture and history. Throughout the book, the author explores complex ideas such as the nature of reality, the importance of self-cultivation, and the relationship between individuals and society. These discussions are peppered with anecdotes and personal reflections, adding a personal touch to the philosophical musings. Overall, 夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 is a thought-provoking and beautifully written collection of essays that offers readers a unique and enlightening perspective on ancient Chinese culture. Whether you are a scholar of Chinese history or simply a curious reader looking for a new perspective, this book is sure to captivate and inspire. First Page: 【卷十一　官政一】世稱陳恕為三司使，改茶法，歲計幾增十倍。余為三司使時，考其籍，蓋自景德中北戎入寇之後，河北糴便之法蕩盡，此後茶利十喪其九。恕在任，值北虜講解，商人頓復，歲課遂增，雖雲十倍之多，考之尚未盈舊額。至今稱道，蓋不虞之譽也。世傳算茶有三說最便。三說者，皆謂見錢為一說，犀牙、香藥為一說，茶為一說，深不然也。此乃三分法，其謂緣邊入納糧草，其價折為三分，一分支見錢，一分折犀象雜貨，一分折茶爾，後又有並折鹽為四分法，更改不一，皆非三說也。余在三司，求得三說舊案。三說者，乃是三事：博糴為一說，便糴為一說，直便為一說。其謂之「博糴」者，極邊糖草，歲入必欲足常額，每歲自三司拋數下庫務，先封椿見錢、緊便錢、緊茶鈔。「緊便錢」謂水路商旅所便處，「緊茶鈔」謂上三山場榷務。然後召人入中。「便糴」者，次邊糧草，商人先入中糧草，乃詣京師算請慢便錢、慢茶鈔及雜貨。「慢便錢」謂道路貨易非便處，「慢茶鈔」謂下三山場榷務。「直便」者，商人取便，於緣邊入納見錢，於京師請領。三說，先博糴，數足，然後聽便糴及直便。以此商人競趨爭先赴極邊博糴，故邊粟常先足，不為諸郡分裂，糧草之價，不能翔踴，諸路稅課，亦皆盈衍，此良法也。余在三司，方欲講求，會左遷，不果建議。... Continue reading book >>

夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 By: Kuo Shen (1031-1095)

夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 by Kuo Shen is a captivating collection of essays that offers readers a glimpse into ancient Chinese culture and philosophical thought. The author covers a wide range of topics, from everyday life to spiritual wisdom, providing readers with a unique perspective on the world.

One of the standout features of this book is the author's ability to seamlessly blend storytelling with deep philosophical insights. The essays are beautifully written, with a lyrical quality that makes them a pleasure to read. Kuo Shen's writing is both thought-provoking and accessible, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in Chinese culture and history.

Throughout the book, the author explores complex ideas such as the nature of reality, the importance of self-cultivation, and the relationship between individuals and society. These discussions are peppered with anecdotes and personal reflections, adding a personal touch to the philosophical musings.

Overall, 夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16 is a thought-provoking and beautifully written collection of essays that offers readers a unique and enlightening perspective on ancient Chinese culture. Whether you are a scholar of Chinese history or simply a curious reader looking for a new perspective, this book is sure to captivate and inspire.

First Page:

【卷十一　官政一】

世稱陳恕為三司使，改茶法，歲計幾增十倍。余為三司使時，考其籍，蓋

自景德中北戎入寇之後，河北糴便之法蕩盡，此後茶利十喪其九。恕在任

，值北虜講解，商人頓復，歲課遂增，雖雲十倍之多，考之尚未盈舊額。

至今稱道，蓋不虞之譽也。世傳算茶有三說最便。三說者，皆謂見錢為

一說，犀牙、香藥為一說，茶為一說，深不然也。此乃三分法，其謂緣邊

入納糧草，其價折為三分，一分支見錢，一分折犀象雜貨，一分折茶爾，

後又有並折鹽為四分法，更改不一，皆非三說也。余在三司，求得三說舊

案。三說者，乃是三事：博糴為一說，便糴為一說，直便為一說。其謂之

「博糴」者，極邊糖草，歲入必欲足常額，每歲自三司拋數下庫務，先封

椿見錢、緊便錢、緊茶鈔。「緊便錢」謂水路商旅所便處，「緊茶鈔」謂

上三山場榷務。然後召人入中。「便糴」者，次邊糧草，商人先入中糧草

，乃詣京師算請慢便錢、慢茶鈔及雜貨。「慢便錢」謂道路貨易非便處，

「慢茶鈔」謂下三山場榷務。「直便」者，商人取便，於緣邊入納見錢，

於京師請領。三說，先博糴，數足，然後聽便糴及直便。以此商人競趨爭

先赴極邊博糴，故邊粟常先足，不為諸郡分裂，糧草之價，不能翔踴，諸

路稅課，亦皆盈衍，此良法也。余在三司，方欲講求，會左遷，不果建議

。... Continue reading book >>

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夢溪筆談, Volume 01-06	夢溪筆談, Volume 07-10	夢溪筆談, Volume 11-16
夢溪筆談, Volume 17-21	夢溪筆談, Volume 22-26

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