In remote ancient southeast China, a new breed of merchants arose from poor village boys. Thrust early into the turbulent world of finance, they mastered trade against all odds. Rising from hardship, these once-unknown youths transformed into some of China’s most successful traders, reshaping regional commerce and leaving a lasting legacy in Chinese business history.
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