Abstract

The book discussed the society and economic problems which was recorded on the bamboo slips of three kingdoms in three parts：

Firstly，a study on the basic manage system at linxiang（临湘） area in Wu dynasty. In this part，we discussed the pattern of controlling population，the economic system of agriculture and handicraft industry，the grass-roots officers depended on the information of the bamboo slips in Wu dynasty. The census register system was succeed of Qin and Han dynasties and was carried out by township and village government. Handicraft workers have independent register and were controlled strictly. The traitors were forced to attach themselves to the state when they were captured. The ingredients and status of the grass-roots officers was changed by the influence of changing in basic administration organization.

Secondly，a study on the system of tax levying. In this part，we analysised the records of levying money，cloth and leather，discussed the procedure of running goods in storehouse，and explained the meaning of dijiuqian（地僦钱），juqian（具钱） and xingqian（行钱）. Therefore we make certain the pattern of levying and circulation of local finance at linxiang（临湘） area in Wu dynasty. The tax in Wu dynasty is including common taxes，temporary taxes and exchange. The state levy tax in the second half of a year，especially in August and September in order to harmonized with the report system. The accounts form is including voucher，monthly and yearly statistics.

Thirdly，a study on the status of common people. In this part，we analysised the society status of gongsheng（公乘），shiwu（士五），private slave，mailman and guest carefully. The society status in Qin and Han dynasty has changed essential in Wu dynasty. The titles of nobility only have symbolic significance. The guest adhere to his host became legally. The slave had double attributes that was person and property. The mailman was controlled by the state and became special population.