The reason why Hu Xueyan became poor in three days was that a businessman took part in a political struggle and was finally defeated by his political enemies.

0 1.？ Left first, beard first, left first, beard first?

When Hu Xueyan was rich, there were two political factions, one headed by Li Hongzhang and the other headed by the Left. Neither side will compromise. Hu Xueyan was awarded the third rank for helping Zuo recover Xinjiang, so when Zuo suppressed Li Hongzhang's filial piety, Hu Xueyan acted as a hatchet man. Hu Xueyan first swept away Li Hongzhang's influence in Jiangsu, and then annexed Li Hongzhang's strength base in Beiyang. In this way, Hu Xueyan was completely hated by Li Hongzhang, so Li Hongzhang did it? Left first, beard first, left first, beard first? Strategy.

02. A raw silk war, played very dark.

Hu Xueyan, after all, is a businessman, and he always tries to make more profits. When asked about the poor harvest of raw silk in Europe, Hu Xueyan began to stock up a lot of raw silk, but how could Li Hongzhang make him so satisfied? Sheng Xuanhuai, a member of Li Hongzhang's party, also started hoarding raw silk at Li Hongzhang's behest, and told foreign businessmen not to buy raw silk at a high price in Hu Xueyan, which dealt a blow to Hu Xueyan's economy. However, Hu Xueyan did not sell directly at a low price, but waited for a second chance. However, the competition among political parties was not so easy, and Hu Xueyan made another strategic mistake.

03. He used to be a rich businessman and once became poor.

Hu Xueyan can't sell silk, and he still owes others a debt. In desperation, he had to withdraw money from his own bank, but Sheng Xuanhuai took the opportunity to release the news of bank closure in Hu Xueyan, creating a storm. Hu Xueyan's distress signal was intercepted by Li Hongzhang. In desperation, Hu Xueyan could only sell his property, but he still failed to tide over the difficulties.

In this way, Hu Xueyan, who is extremely rich, went bankrupt overnight and didn't understand these truths until the end of his life. He wrote three rules for future generations: future generations do not engage in business, future generations do not engage in politics, and Hu Li does not marry.