1. Tao Zhu: Fan Li, a man from the late Spring and Autumn Period, who helped King Gou Jian of Yue to destroy Wu in the first battle, can be called the originator of abandoning politics to engage in business and a model of creating a record of personal wealth.
"Historical Records" records that "it took nineteen years to make three golds, and the wealth accumulated into tens of thousands."
2. Zigong: A disciple of Confucius, a capable man who got rich through business.
"Historical Records."
There is a biography of "The Value of Goods".
At his own expense, he traveled to various countries on high carriages and horses, trying to unite Lu, conquer Lu, dominate Yue, and defeat Wu.
Confucianism was later carried forward and spread for hundreds of generations, and its contribution was very great.
3. Bai Gui: A native of the late Spring and Autumn Period, the earliest master of business theory.
Fan Li once asked him for advice on the secret of getting rich.
"I take when others give up, and I take when others take" is his original business saying.
There were once published theoretical works on business philosophy, but unfortunately they were lost.
4. Zhuo: A native of the Warring States Period, the earliest "Steel King" in Chinese history.
In search of high-quality mines, the couple moved to Gonglai, Sichuan, and became extremely wealthy through the iron-making industry. Zhuo Wangsun, the father-in-law of Sima Xiangru, a famous scholar in the Western Han Dynasty, is his descendant.
5. Lu Buwei: A great businessman during the Warring States Period, the most proud business of his life was: getting to know the exiled Qin prince Ying Yiren and sponsoring his return to the country to ascend the throne, thereby successfully realizing the historic transformation of his career from business to politics. , it is said that even the First Emperor of Qin was his "swapped" illegitimate son. It should be said that with this legendary performance, he deserves to be ranked second in the "Top Ten"!
6. Widow Qing: A person from the early Qin Dynasty, whose ancestors became extremely rich by opening the "Elixir Point" and were very skilled in maintaining their wealth. They were praised and received by Qin Shihuang.
As a rare representative of rich women, I would like to make a contribution.
7. Deng Tong: A favored minister of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty. Relying on his special relationship with Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, he monopolized the money-making industry at that time, opened up copper mines extensively, and became richest in the world.
Emperor Jing ascended the throne, fell out of favor and was dismissed.
Due to the great reputation, it is difficult not to be selected.
8. Dong Xian: A favored minister of Emperor Ai of the Western Han Dynasty, he was the prince's sacrificer when he became emperor. He truly squeezed into the "rich circle" by "accompanying the prince to study". He was so noble that he "same as the emperor" "Che", who dominated the world, was later executed by Wang Mang.
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9. Shi Chong: A famous rich man in the Western Jin Dynasty. The source of his wealth was from robbing merchants along the way when he was the governor of Jingzhou.
The most classic story is that he fought against Wang Kai, the uncle of Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, and won a great victory. It is no exaggeration to say that "wealth can rival the country".
Because he didn’t understand the ancient adage of “don’t reveal your wealth,” he ended up losing his fortune to a talented prostitute, Lvzhu, and ended up losing his life as well.
10. Wang Yuanchen: People in Hejian during the Northern Wei Dynasty also wanted to imitate Shi Chong.
He specially invited nobles and ministers to a banquet at his home. The tableware used at the banquet, including crystal cups and agate bowls, were all incredibly exquisite and gorgeous.
Yuan Chen also invited everyone to visit his warehouse filled with gold and silver silk and satin.
Later, everyone went to his stable and found that the trough for feeding the horses was also made of silver.
While Wang Yuanchen was showing everyone around, he said to Zhangwu Wang Yuanrong: "Everyone talks about Shi Chongfu of the Jin Dynasty.
I don't hate that I can't see Shi Chong, I just hate that I can't see Shi Chongfu. It's a pity that Shi Chong didn't see me."
11. Shen Wansan: Famous and wealthy, a wealthy man from Jiangnan in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties.
He once helped Zhu Yuanzhang build Nanjing City and personally contracted one-third of the project cost.
The source of his wealth is said to be from maritime trade, and he may be regarded as the earliest international trade merchant in history.
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12. Wu Bingjian: His business name is Wu Haoguan.
He was the leader of the 13 Yihe Tours in Guangdong during the Qing Dynasty.
He quickly became rich by smuggling opium with the British East India Company.
In 1834, he claimed to have assets of 26 million yuan (one estimate is 26 million taels). Western scholars called him "the largest commercial asset in the world and the richest man in the world."
In 1843, the Qing Dynasty ordered Xing Shang to repay the 3 million yuan of foreign debt stipulated in the Treaty of Nanjing, and he was solely responsible for 1 million yuan.
Died of illness in Guangzhou in the same year.
Recommended for selection.
13. Hu Xueyan: A red-top businessman in the late Qing Dynasty. He became extremely rich because of his personal relationship with Zuo Zongtang and arranged the military supplies business.
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