Qiao Family Courtyard

Author: Zhu Xiuhai
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: In a commercial society, people call out for "Where can we find Chinese commercial integrity?" The Jin, who have roamed the world for five hundred years and spanned two continents of Europe and Asia, embody the spirit of our nation with their integrity, frugality, and pioneering spirit. Story of Qiao Family Manor is not just a story of one family, but the essence of the entire Jin merchants and the national soul. Represented by Qiao Ziyong, the "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness" of the Chinese Jin merchants are what our society urgently needs today. Reading this book not only brings you joy but also helps you reflect and contemplate life: If it were you, would you make the same life choices as Qiao Ziyong? This book is adapted from the script of the major TV series Story of Qiao Family Manor produced by China Central Television. It is based on the real-life story of the third generation of the Qiao family in Qixian, a Jin merchant, Qiao Ziyong, who struggled and fought in the commercial world for decades. It records Qiao Ziyong abandoning his studies to engage in business, taking charge of the family business, and developing the business to its peak based on "trust and integrity," until the slogan "Everywhere in the country where there are sparrows, there are Qiao Ziyong's buyers" was achieved. Through Qiao Ziyong's great success in business and his ups and downs, an extraordinary life is fully displayed. The main plot of the book revolves around the protagonist Qiao Ziyong, who harbors the dream of "saving the Republic of China," engaging in complex and turbulent struggles throughout his life with merchants, high-ranking officials, Empress Dowager Cixi, bandits, and the Taiping Army. The sub-plot depicts his entangled love-hate relationship with Jiang Xue, his childhood sweetheart who turned into a rival due to love, and Lu Yuhuan, his deeply devoted wife, with their passionate and painful struggles. Many vivid and lovable or detestable characters are intertwined, accompanied by conflicts that "when one wave subsides, another rises," showcasing the social landscape of late Qing China and the spirit of the Jin merchants. The moving storyline keeps readers on the edge of their seats, as the protagonist repeatedly faces life and death, making readers smile, sigh, and gasp at the twists and turns of his fate! This is a novel telling the story of a commercial hero. The protagonist is Qiao Ziyong, the third generation of the famous Qiao family in Qixian during the late Qing Dynasty. This story is not only thrilling but also highly relevant to reality. It promotes the commercial culture of integrity of the Jin merchants, which is very inspiring for modern Chinese merchants. This book is the original historical novel of the hit TV series Story of Qiao Family Manor by China Central Television. It is based on the late Qing Dynasty's social history and centers on the decades-long struggle and fight of Qiao Ziyong, the third generation of the Qiao family in Qixian, a Jin merchant. It records Qiao Ziyong abandoning his studies to engage in business, taking charge of the "Zaitang" family business, developing the business to its peak based on "trust and integrity," until the slogan "Everywhere in the country where there are sparrows, there are Qiao Ziyong's buyers" was achieved. Through Qiao Ziyong's great success in business and his ups and downs, an extraordinary life is fully displayed. The main plot of the book revolves around the protagonist Qiao Ziyong, who harbors the dream of "saving the Republic of China," engaging in complex and turbulent struggles throughout his life with merchants, high-ranking officials, Empress Dowager Cixi, bandits, and the Taiping Army. The sub-plot depicts his entangled love-hate relationship with Jiang Xue, his childhood sweetheart who turned into a rival due to love, and Lu Yuhuan, his deeply devoted wife, with their passionate and painful struggles. Many vivid and lovable or detestable characters are intertwined, accompanied by conflicts that "when one wave subsides, another rises," showcasing the social landscape of late Qing China and the spirit of the Jin merchants. The moving storyline keeps readers on the edge of their seats, as the protagonist repeatedly faces life and death, making readers smile, sigh, and gasp at the twists and turns of his fate! The unique feature of this book lies in its not being limited to the family feuds within the Jin merchant manors but focusing on the protagonist Qiao Ziyong's journey of venturing into the world, opening up business routes, and actively striving to pursue the ideal of "connecting the world through trade" without ever giving up. Set against the backdrop of the late Qing Dynasty's war-torn society, the scenes are grand and expansive, the plot is thrilling and touching, and the language is filled with local charm, being close to life and bringing readers an unforgettable reading experience! For today's society, this book also holds strong. In a commercial society, people call out for "Where can we find Chinese commercial integrity?" The Jin, who have roamed the world for five hundred years and spanned two continents of Europe and Asia, embody the spirit of our nation with their integrity, frugality, and pioneering spirit. Story of Qiao Family Manor is not just a story of one family, but the essence of the entire Jin merchants and the national soul. Represented by Qiao Ziyong, the "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness" of the Chinese Jin merchants are what our society urgently needs today. Reading this book not only brings you joy but also helps you reflect and contemplate life: If it were you, would you make the same life choices as Qiao Ziyong?