Hu Xueyan: A Life of Wealth

Author: China Overseas Press
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: Xue Yan is one of the most legendary figures in late Qing Dynasty China. Starting from scratch, he rose from a merchant to an official and then back to a merchant, dominating the business world and navigating the official circles with ease, earning the reputation of a "red-capped merchant" that remains renowned to this day. This book presents the "wealthy life" of Hu Xueyan to the readers, divided into seven parts: Perceiving the World Clearly, Mastering Human Relationships; Adapting to the Times and Acting Flexibly; Unconventional Approach, Clever in Using People; A Master of Marketing, Striving for Excellence; Upholding Business Ethics, Acquiring Wealth Righteously; Alleviating the World's Suffering, Gaining Fame Across the Nation; Discarding Flowers for Silver, Treating Women as Goods.