Da Qing Huishang (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Huang Weiruo
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Great Qing Merchants vividly portrays the lives of all social strata in China during the late reign of Emperor Qianlong and the specific political and cultural atmosphere of that era. It showcases the commercial journey of the Huizhou merchants from various perspectives. Through the depiction of the arduous efforts of two generations of Huizhou merchants, especially the growth journey of the younger generation, it highlights their business spirit of "prioritizing righteousness," "balancing profit and morality," "extending sincerity," and "treating others with trust." In the prosperous era of the Great Qing, when the emperor embarked on a southern tour, the head of the Yangzhou salt industry, Wang Zhonglian, along with many Huizhou merchants, hosted the grand reception in extreme luxury, pleasing the emperor immensely. However, the Huizhou merchants' pockets were emptied in the process. To raise funds for salt transportation, they became entangled in the vortex of conflicts over interests between the government, leading to Wang Zhonglian being sentenced to hard labor and his property confiscated. At the age of 16, the young Wang Zonghao, Cheng Yuanliang, and Wang Yuangeng, who came from humble backgrounds, left their hometowns, embarking on their long journey as merchants. The arduous and winding path of their business endeavors exposed them to all the hardships of life, and their different experiences and emotional journeys shaped the distinct life destinies of the three young men. The book provides a vivid and interpretation of the business philosophy and commercial spirit upheld by the Huizhou merchants, allowing readers to grasp the essence of their character, business acumen, and governance. This is an epic-style historical novel with a storyline that moves readers to tears.