On April 15, Zhao Ziliang and his party returned to Chang'an.
The next day, Zhao Ziliang saw off Zheng San, who was about to return to Suiye City, and then reported to the Zuojian Gate Guard Office.
Zhao Ziliang's position is Jinguangmen Zhonglangjiang.
This position is responsible for the security of the entire Jinguangmen, inspection and inspection system, and the implementation of the city gate opening and closing system.
The Tang Dynasty implemented a gate registration system, with strict regulations on the opening and closing of the outer city gates, imperial city gates, and palace gates.
The left and right gate guards were mainly responsible for the palace, gate guards, and gate registration laws.
The Zhonglang will be responsible for patrolling the palace gates and inspecting entrances and exits.
The general on the left gate will be responsible for checking those who enter the city and the palace, and the general on the right gate will be responsible for those who leave the city and the palace.
In fact, there are no Zhonglang generals at all at the Waiguo City Gate.
There are only two gate captains sent by the left and right gate guards to be responsible for security inspections.
One is in charge and the other is in charge of exit.
The opening and closing of the city gate is controlled by a special gate.
Lang is in charge, and the Chengmen Lang is in charge of the keys to open and close the palace gates and city gates.
The Jinguangmen Zhonglang will be a position specially set up by Li Longji for Zhao Ziliang, commanding the left and right gate guards and the city gate captains at Jinguangmen.
Mentor.
Under the gate registration system, the Tang Dynasty not only had strict regulations on the entrance and exit of palace gates, imperial city gates and capital gates, as well as the opening and closing of each door, but also had strict regulations on pedestrians not being allowed to walk on the streets at will at night.
Every day at 1:40 in the morning, the drums of Chengtian Gate sound, and the outer city gates of the capital are opened.
People and officials entering and leaving the capital can enter and exit the capital after passing inspection.
The opening of the imperial city gate is about 3:24 in the morning.
The opening of the palace gate It will be a little later.
Generally speaking, the opening times of each gate are in order.
The outer city gate opens first, followed by the imperial city gate, and finally the palace gate.
The closing time sequence is reversed, with the palace gate closing first.
The imperial city gate comes second, and the outer city gate lasts.
At around 17:38 at dusk every day, the drums of Chengtian Gate sound again, and the outer city gate begins to close.
It can be said that the drums of Chengtian Gate affect the lives of residents in Chang'an City, equivalent to the hourly time.
Corresponding to the gate registration system is the curfew system.
Drums are beaten 400 times at Suncheon Gate, the city gate is closed, and drums are beaten 600 times later.
The square gate is closed, and pedestrians are prohibited from walking at night.
The main managers of the curfew system are the left and right Jinwu guards.
In charge of the day and night patrols in the palace and the capital, there are main executors, namely the left and right street envoys and the left and right Lingzhonglang generals.
The left and right street envoys were responsible for the security inspection of the Sixth Street and secretly sent military attachés to supervise.
When Zhao Ziliang learned about the detailed regulations of the family registration system and curfew system in Chang'an City, he couldn't help but feel pity for the people of Chang'an City.
Why did the Chengtian Gate ring the bell at more than one o'clock in the morning?
With a loud sound, the city gates in the capital began to open.
Can you still sleep due to such a big movement?
The city gates will be closed at around five o'clock in the evening.
After the city gates are closed, the curfew will begin again.
Officials are not allowed to hang out on the streets.
Is there any nightlife?
Of course, there is definitely nightlife.
You must arrive at your destination before the curfew starts.
In other words, if someone wants to go to a brothel to drink wine, at 5:30 p.m.
You have to get to the brothel before eighteen minutes, and you have to stay in the brothel all night, and you can't go out, otherwise you will be caught by the soldiers on the street, which is terrible.
No wonder the history books say that during the Zhenguan period, the people did not close their doors at night and did not pick up things on the street.
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At night, there was no one else on the street except the patrolling soldiers.
The people did not need to close their doors at all, and there were no things or money left behind by anyone on the road.
People pick it up.
It does not mean that the people in the Tang Dynasty lived a prosperous life and had such a high level of thinking that they could not even pick up thieves.
People did not need to close their doors.
It also does not mean that the people in the Tang Dynasty were rich and had such a high level of thinking that no one could even drop money on the ground.
Go pick it up.
This is the huge role of the family registration system and the curfew system.
There are also records in history books that say that in the fourth year of Zhenguan, the total number of death row inmates in the country was only twenty-nine.
You must know that most cases of capital crimes occurred at night, and the Tang Dynasty implemented a family registration system and a curfew system, which was very significant.
This prevents cases from happening at night.
It is no wonder that only twenty-nine people were sentenced to death this year.
After completing the entry procedures, Zhao Ziliang took the appointment document, took Bai Xiaode and several other subordinates, all wearing casual clothes, to a teahouse near Jinguangmen, ordered a pot of good tea, and several people sat around the table drinking tea and chatting.
The table where several people were sitting was next to the window, and they could just see the situation at the gate of Jinguangmen.
The entrance to the city gate is from the left and exits from the right.
There is a row of horses standing in the middle of the city gate, dividing the city gate into two parts.
People, carriages and horses are constantly coming in from outside the city on the left, and pedestrians and people are constantly coming in from the right.
The chariots and horses left the city.
Outside the city gate on the left, there was a school captain sent by the left gate guard with some soldiers on duty.
On the right side of the city gate, there was also a school lieutenant sent by the right gate guard with some soldiers on duty with weapons.
Check road signs and door signs for pedestrians and vehicles from time to time.
At this time, the waiter put several plates of snacks on the table and laughed continuously: "The snacks are here, please use them patiently.
If you still need them, just raise your hand and say hello."
Zhao Ziliang held the tea cup and asked casually: "Wait a minute, waiter, I heard that there are often thieves coming and going at the Golden Light Gate, and it is like no one is entering and leaving the gate.
Is this true?"
The waiter's expression immediately turned bad when he heard this.
He looked at Zhao Ziliang and said with an unkind expression: "Why is this guest officer talking about a snitch?
They are called righteous thieves and grand thieves.
Do you understand?
Do you have a conscience?
Do you have one?"
Every time the Flying Jade Dragon of Conscience takes action, he robs the rich and gives to the poor.
Do you know how many poor people on this land have benefited from his kindness?"
"Uh."
Zhao Ziliang was stunned for a moment, then he couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head.
He didn't expect that the waiter was still a die-hard fan of the Flying Jade Dragon.
Hey, that's not right.
The emperor said that there are thieves coming and going freely at Jinguang Gate.
Isn't that to demote me to guard the city gate?
Is it true?
Zhao Ziliang came back to his senses and saw that the waiter was still glaring at him, while Bai Xiaode who was next to him slapped the table and got angry: "You waiter, you're just kicking your nose in the face, a snitch is a snitch, what kind of thieves and righteous thieves are you talking about?
Damn, you are so protective of that flying jade dragon, are you working with him?"
The waiter in the shop looked bitter and resentful just now.
After hearing what Bai Xiaode said, his face turned pale with fright.
He looked at Zhao Ziliang and others and felt that these people had the temperament of a military master.
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His face suddenly became even paler, and he quickly Said: "Ah, no, no, the boy is just talking nonsense, it cannot be taken as true, it cannot be taken as true, some of you should be objective and use it with caution."
Bai Xiaode wanted to grab the waiter, but Zhao Ziliang stretched out his hand to stop him: "Forget it, why are you arguing with a waiter?"
Bai Xiaode said angrily: "These ordinary people are short-sighted.
They are really disgusting generals.
Aren't you angry?"
Zhao Ziliang smiled and shook his head and said: "Why are you angry?
It is inevitable that the world will have a hatred of the rich, and those corrupt officials and wealthy businessmen who are unkind to get rich are indeed hated by people.
This is human nature.
What I am thinking now is that the emperor asked me to guard Is this Golden Light Sect an excuse to belittle me, or is it really something?"
Bai Xiaode thought for a while and said: "General, I don't think the waiter is talking nonsense, otherwise he can't be so hostile to the general."
"It makes sense."
Zhao Ziliang nodded.
The next morning, Zhao Ziliang rode a war horse and carried a golden nail, Zaoyang Chao, with Bai Xiaode and several retinues to the Jinguang Gate.
There is a row of small houses dozens of meters to the south of the Jinguang Gate against the city gate.
Here live the soldiers and lieutenants stationed at the Jinguang Gate.
The lieutenants are all high-ranking officials at the city gate.
Of course, they cannot always guard here.
The capital soldiers, chiefs, and group leaders who are stationed here may know that Zhao Ziliang is coming to take office, so the two captains in charge of entry and exit are all here.
"Subordinates Tao Dakun, Wu Zhicheng and others met with General Zhao."
Tao Dakun, the captain of the left prison gate, and Wu Zhicheng, the captain of the right prison guard, came over with two team leaders to pay homage to Zhao Ziliang.
The organization of the city defense army is slightly different from that of the border army and other armies.
The organization is much smaller.
One group leader is in charge of three items.
These three items are on rotation.
Each group has one day on duty and one day off.
The soldiers and soldiers who are not on duty rotate.
They usually rest in the barracks on the edge of the city wall near the city gate.
After reporting to the superior, they can go out for activities, but they must return within the specified time.
Zhao Ziliang jumped off the war horse, handed the reins to an attendant, and said to Tao Dakun and Wu Zhicheng: "I am new to the post today, and I am not very familiar with the situation and rules here.
You two have arranged your duties and will take me with you."
The general looked around and introduced Mr.
"Nuo" The two people came to the camp uneasily.
They quickly arranged their duties and took Zhao Ziliang and his party to visit the nearby barracks.
While walking, they talked about the situation in the barracks and the situation at the city gate.
Walking to the gate of the city, from a distance, Zhao Ziliang saw one of Tao Dakun's subordinates stopping a carriage and reaching out to lift the curtain to check the people inside the carriage.
However, he saw the coachman quickly put on a smile and covered it with a handful of traces.
The copper coins were handed over.
The commander weighed the coins in his hands, nodded with satisfaction, and waved his hands.
The soldiers on both sides put away their spears and let the carriage pass.
Seeing Zhao Ziliang staring over there, Tao Dakun also noticed this situation and was very embarrassed.
He quickly explained: "General, brothers, our military pay is very small.
The expenses in this capital are ridiculously high.
With only a little military pay, brothers."
I can't even live my life, so I can only use this method to make some money."
Zhao Ziliang certainly understands this truth.
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In this era, no matter what city in the Tang Dynasty, the city gate soldiers and officials had to collect some extra money.
It was not just them, but other government officials who didn't get some extra money.
It was no longer the Zhenguan period. , the Tang Dynasty was in its heyday, and while its economy and military were highly developed, the social atmosphere also began to show signs of deterioration.
This was also a sign that a dynasty was beginning to weaken.
Zhao Ziliang did not express his opinion on this matter.
He knew that he had just arrived and it was not the time to touch the interests of these people.
He looked around and said to him: "Captain Wu, when I was in the barracks just now, I seemed to see that the barracks were still empty.
There are several rooms, right?”
Wu Zhicheng didn't know why, so he nodded doubtfully and said, "Yes, that's what the general means."
Zhao Ziliang said: "You can clean up a room for me.
From now on, I will be on duty in the barracks.
Sometimes I will come during the day and sometimes at night.
The time is not fixed.
The two of you will take turns to be on duty.
Each of you will be on duty."
One day on duty means one day off.
The person on duty is also responsible for another person who is not on duty.
In this way, none of you will have to come every day.
On the day you are on duty, you will inspect the situation at the city gate from time to time.
If there is a problem, the general will hold the person on duty accountable.
The few vacant rooms have been cleared out, and the doors and windows have been replaced to make them stronger.”
The two of them were very happy to see that Zhao Ziliang's arrangement not only did not touch their interests, but also made it easier for them, and hurriedly agreed: "Thank you, General, for your consideration.
I will definitely do it
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