Ming and Qing dynasties were a unified dynasty that lasted for hundreds of years, with political unity and relatively stable society. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan pushed Xin 'an (referring to Huizhou) and Jiangbei pushed Shanyou (referring to Shanxi). Xin' an everyone, fish and salt are the industry. Mountain friends or salt, or silk, or reselling, or cellar millet. Xin' an is extravagant and frugal.

Huizhou businessmen live in luxury and pursue enjoyment. Shanxi merchants are diligent and thrifty.