How to use numbers in ancient novels

For example, 10 taels of silver
But according to the time and the sentence
I think we should use "ten taels of silver"
How should I use it
The state states that we must use numbers to express the true number
I'm confused

Answer 1

There were a few points to note when using numbers in ancient novels:

1 Pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of numbers when using them. Ancient people might not understand the meaning of modern numbers, so they had to explain and explain appropriately when using numbers.

2 Pay attention to the arrangement of numbers when using them. Generally speaking, one could use a combination of short numbers and long numbers, or a combination of short numbers and long numbers, or a combination of short numbers and short sequences.

3 Pay attention to the context and meaning of numbers when using them. Some numbers may have special meanings, such as "nine","three","seven" and other numbers may represent time, season, quantity and so on. When using numbers, you have to explain them appropriately according to the context and meaning.

4 Pay attention to the way you express numbers when using them. Some numbers might need to be shortened or converted. For example,"three" and "four" could be shortened to "complex","five","six" could be shortened to "number","eight","nine" could be converted to "eight","nine", and so on. When using numbers, you need to use appropriate expressions according to your needs.

In ancient novels, numbers can be used for embellishment and decoration, but they must be explained and explained appropriately so that the reader can understand the meaning and function of numbers.