In ancient times, the Green House has always been a controversial place. For some, it's a place of retreat to eat, drink, enjoy the arts and entertainment. For others, the Green House is a filthy place, rife with moral decay and social ugliness. But in any case, for those who can afford to spend, the green house is indeed a place full of temptation and enjoyment.
So, how much silver did it take to visit the green building in ancient times? If this consumption is converted into RMB, how much is it? According to relevant records, in the past, when people entered the green building, it cost less than 10 taels of silver. This is just a general entrance consumption, that is, go in to drink, see these women's performances, you have to start at ten taels of silver. Don't look at the small amount of ten taels of silver, but the value is high. In the Song Dynasty, for example, one or two silver was converted into copper coins, which was probably consistent. Money has always been one thousand letters, but during the Song Dynasty, when prices soared in the Southern Song Dynasty, the price of one stone of rice was six guan money. And the weight of one stone meter is now 59 kg. In other words, ten taels of silver can buy nearly two stone rice.
If converted by today's standards, ten taels of silver is equivalent to about 500 yuan. Of course, this is only a rough estimate, and the actual price may vary. But in any case, this number is already quite considerable and unaffordable for the vast majority of ordinary people.
However, for those who have money and leisure, the green house is a very attractive place. They can taste all kinds of food, drink good wine, enjoy various performances and artistic activities. In ancient times, the flowers and geisha in the green building were very popular, and they attracted many nobles and wealthy merchants to spend with their talents and beauty. At that time, entering the Green Building was not only an entertainment activity, but also a social place.
The cultural value of the ancient Qinglou is much more than that. In the social context at that time, the Qinglou was a place with unique social functions. Qinglou is not only a place for men to seek pleasure, but also a place for celebrities, literati and inkers to communicate, talk about culture and appreciate art. In the green building, you can not only enjoy the dance and singing performances of Hua Kui, but also taste fine food and wine, admire flowers and bird paintings, poetry and song and other artworks, exchange ideas, meet friends, and expand your social circle. Therefore, ancient people visited the Qinglou not only for pleasure, but also for the pursuit of elegant art and social enjoyment.