Silver Valley Up and Down

Author: Cheng Yi
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Publishing Date: 2001-09-01
Features: The commercial activities of the Ming and Qing dynasties were renowned for the south-north trade, with the Shanxi merchants (Jin merchants) creating a financial that was as secretive as a historical mystery. This work presents a panoramic portrayal of the commercial activities, social relationships, and personal secrets of the wealthy Jin merchant family. It vividly depicts the hidden struggles of virtue and vice within the elite families, the intricate political world surrounding the merchants, the scholarly pursuits of the gentry, the martial arts escort services (Lingyun), and the Western church. The work artfully blends factual historical basis with captivating legendary stories, the turbulent social dynamics, and the fate of the characters, making this long scroll highly engaging.