Silver Valley (Upper and Lower)

Author: Cheng Yi
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The commercial activities of the Ming and Qing dynasties were renowned for the "South Huai and North Jin" phenomenon, with the Shanxi merchants (Jin merchants) pioneering the financial of the draft office, which holds a secret history-like status. This work presents a comprehensive portrayal of the commercial activities, social relationships, and personal secrets of the Shanxi merchant aristocracy for the first time; it vividly depicts the hidden conflicts of good and evil, the officialdom surrounding the merchants, the scholarly circles, the martial arts escort companies, and the Western churches. The work artfully integrates factual historical evidence with captivating legendary stories, the turbulent social dynamics, and the compelling fates of the characters, making this long narrative highly engaging.