The famous scholar Yu Qiuyu said in the article "Ashamed of Shanxi": "The wealth of Shanxi merchants can be confirmed by many astronomical figures... In the national commercial field in the Qing Dynasty, Shanxi people had the largest number of people, the most abundant capital, and the widest distribution; when ranking the richest families and individuals in the country, most of the names at the top were Shanxi people; even among the various merchants who declared bankruptcy in the capital and returned to their hometowns, it was Shanxi people who carried the most money."
Reader comments
I found this book very interesting and it gave me a deeper understanding of Shanxi people. The book mentions many historical celebrities in Shanxi and their stories, such as Wu Zetian's "talented talents and great achievements" and Guan Yu's "loyalty", etc., Which all impressed me deeply. I like this way of showing a local culture through stories and characters. It feels very vivid and interesting. What is your impression of Shanxi people?
I found this book very interesting and it gave me a deeper understanding of Shanxi people. The book mentions many historical celebrities in Shanxi and their stories, such as Wu Zetian's "talented talents and great achievements" and Guan Yu's "loyalty", etc., Which all impressed me deeply. I like this way of showing a local culture through stories and characters. It feels very vivid and interesting. What is your impression of Shanxi people?