Zhe Cung was born on January 4, 1076, and ascended the throne when he was only 9 years old after the death of his father, Sen Cung I. Initially, under pressure from the conservative bureaucracy, the regents were forced to withdraw the economic and social reforms initiated by his father. When Zechung came of age, he re-introduced these reform measures, but due to infighting between conservatives and reformers, none of the innovations were implemented. Zechung died at the young age of 24, on February 23, 1100, a reign of 15 years. after. He was succeeded on the throne by his younger brother Huj Cung I. During his reign, the Song dynasty experienced cultural and economic prosperity, but political instability and internal strife overshadowed his reign.

During the reign of Emperor Chezung, the coinage of the Song Dynasty underwent significant changes. The emperor reintroduced the economic reforms initiated by his father, Sen Cung I, which included restructuring the financial system. The goal of the reforms was to stabilize the economy and encourage commercial activities. In terms of coinage, the Song Dynasty issued various metal coins, including copper and iron coins. These coins were widely used in everyday trade and played an important role in the economic life of the dynasty. The task of the mint was to produce coins in accordance with government regulations, which were put into circulation after the approval of the emperor. The minting activities and the design of the coins also depended on the economic and political situation of the time.