The Mining Industry and "Jian-song 健訟" Problem in Xin-zhou 信州 during the Sung Period

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  • 宋代信州の鉱業と「健訟」問題
  • ソウダイ シンシュウ ノ コウギョウ ト ケンショウ モンダイ

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Abstract

This article focuses on explaining the "Jian-song 健訟" problem from the mining industry's point of view. The word "Jian-song" means that litigation was frequent, especially in Jiang-xi 江西. This article is a part of the regional history of Jiang-xi. First, the author examines previous studies of the "Jian-song" problem, which have in confusion up till now. One opinion is that the increase of population caused the problem, while, the other is that the growth in traffic caused the problem. The author points out the need to study the problem from an industrial point of view. Secondly, the author examines mining management and the "Jian-song" problem in Xin-zhou 信州. This area had a well-developed mining industry during the Sung period, and influential persons took part in mining management. Several influential persons conspired with officials and xu-li 胥吏 to rob the fortunes of other influential persons. Influential persons and xu-li quarrelled and filed suits over mining management contract, causing the "Jian-song" problem. Thirdly, the author studies traffic and the "Jian-song" problem in Xin-zhou. This area had a well-developed transportation system due to the development of mining industry. Influential persons and xu-li made money on transportation. Here, they also quarrelled, resulting in another "Jian-song" problem. The conclusion is that one of the main causes of Jiang-xi's "Jian-song" problem was the development of the mining industry.

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  • SHIGAKU ZASSHI

    SHIGAKU ZASSHI 110 (10), 1805-1824, 2001

    The Historical Society of Japan

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