Great Qing Merchants (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Huang Weiruo
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: In the prosperous era of the Great Qing, the Emperor's southern tour was grandly hosted by Wang Zhonglian, the head of the Yangzhou salt industry, and numerous Huizhou merchants. Their extravagant arrangements pleased the Emperor immensely, but the Huizhou merchants' silver was nearly drained. To raise funds for salt trading, they became entangled in the vortex of conflicts between officials, 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 the impoverished Wang Yuanding left their hometowns, embarking on their long journey in the world of commerce. The hardships and twists of their business struggles exposed them to the myriad flavors of life. Their different experiences and emotional journeys unfolded the diverse destinies of the three young men. The book vividly interprets the business philosophy and commercial spirit upheld by the Huizhou merchants, offering insights into their essence as individuals, entrepreneurs, and officials. This epic-style historical novel features a gripping plot and poignant storytelling.