A novel about family education in ancient culture, following five major families as they learn to do different businesses. There are four-character idioms, ancient poems showing culture, and the conflicting culture of the five major families dealing with business classification cooperation and competition, etc. Wang family (representative of the noble family): The family tradition is "nobility and etiquette", passed down through poems and calligraphy, and the family emblem is green bamboo. Occupying the right to speak in the court, he is the maker and guardian of the rules. The core resources are "fame" and "connections".
· Xie family (representative of the imperial merchants): The family tradition is "connecting the world", establishing the family with wealth, and the family emblem is copper coins. Controlling the transportation of salt, iron, and water, one can be as rich as one's country. The core resources are "money" and "channels".
· Wu family (representative of the military industry): The family tradition is "precision craftsmanship and heavy weapons", based on technology, and the family emblem is black iron. Keeping a low profile and forbearing, controlling minerals and weapons manufacturing, are the cornerstone of the dynasty's military power. The core resources are "technology" and "minerals".
· Lan family (representative of maritime merchants): The family tradition is to "ride the wind and waves", take risks and enterprising, and the family emblem is waves. The style is Western and open, monopolizing overseas trade and spices and silk. The core resources are "information" and "curious goods".
· Murong family (intelligence representative): The family tradition is "sneaking in the dark night", famous for its mystery, and the family emblem is night owl. Free from the gray area, control the power and intelligence network of Jianghu. The core resources are "Intelligence" and "Secret Guards".
