In ancient times, there was no money to go to the pawnshop. What conditions did you need to run a pawnshop in ancient times?

We all know about the pawnshop and have heard a lot about it. In many TV dramas, although they are not soul actors. However, their proportion is equal to that of the protagonist. This kind of institution has existed for thousands of years, and it is inevitable that some people will question its legitimacy. Will also question what conditions are needed to operate these pawn shops? Let's analyze the definition of this institution first.

Definition of pawnshop: an institution that lends money to the other party with movable and immovable property as collateral. It used to be called quality warehouse, solution warehouse, standard store, also called pledge, and temporary operation of small funds was also called small pledge. It's called pawnshop! Moreover, pawn shops also have many regulations and the nature of opening. Pawnshops also have "three improprieties", that is, improper clothing, improper flag gongs and umbrellas, and improper hand ornaments at low tide. "God's robes and costumes are improper", which still prevents the shroud and burial clothes of the deceased. "Improper flag gongs and umbrella fans" and "improper hand ornaments at low tide" mainly refer to those who make fun of the game with trivial matters.

Therefore, the ancient pawnshop was not as mysterious as some movies and TV plays said, nor could it pawn the soul. Therefore, everyone's soul is still safe under their own guardianship!

According to records, pawnshops originated very early. During the Southern Dynasties, some monasteries handled these clothes as collateral. Later, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, these aristocratic bureaucrats began to build shops to open houses and warehouses, and engaged in business and usury exploitation. In the Song Dynasty, pawnshops were also called "longevity warehouses" and were also run by wealthy businessmen, officials, troops, monasteries and some local rich people. Most of the pawnbrokers in Yuan Dynasty were Hui people! Pawnshops were officially called "pawnbrokers" in the Ming Dynasty. Most of them were businessmen from Shanxi and Shaanxi and Anhui people.

Pawnshops operated in the Qing Dynasty were very common, with 600 to 700 pawnbrokers in the Qianlong period alone. Moreover, some pawn shops are related to officials and eunuchs in the Qing Dynasty! Later, during the Republic of China, some local governments began to establish such institutions!

It is mentioned here that in the sixth year of Emperor Yongzheng of Qing Dynasty (1728), pawn shops must obtain government permission to operate, that is, "pawn", and pay taxes annually; When it closes, it will be returned to the post, that is, it will no longer pay taxes. Pawnbrokers are called pawnbrokers or pawnbrokers. Before the establishment of official banks and private banks, the funds in the Qing government treasury and local treasury were mostly deposited by pawn, which was called official code and official code. In other words, pawn shops have had legitimacy since the Yongzheng period, so before Yongzheng, pawn shops were monopolized by some powerful people.

Some people think that there is a wooden barrier or fence in front of the pawnshop, which is set for self-defense. Of course, many servants and security guards need to be recruited. After all, there were many thieves in ancient times! After reading these, do you understand how ancient pawn shops worked?