Business warfare has been a competition ground for heroes and heroes since ancient times, as Sun Tzu said in "The Art of War": "Soldiers, treacherous ways." "In this war without gunpowder, strategy and wisdom are equally indispensable. Today, we have selected 10 classic business novels for you, which will take you to appreciate the charm and wisdom of business warfare.
The protagonists in these novels are either as strategic as Zhuge Liang and win thousands of miles, or as brave and resolute as Xiang Yu and turn the tide. They fought wits and courage in the business sea, and wrote their own legends with wisdom and courage. As the "Historical Records" says: "The world is bustling, all for profit, and the world is bustling, all for profit." In these stories, you will see how businessmen pursued profits, how they survived and thrived in the midst of business wars.
1, "Shang Xian"
"Shang Xian" is a new business novel that organically blends reality and fiction. The author, Hou Quansheng, is an amphibious talent who has won two awards: China's Outstanding Private Entrepreneur and the National Entrepreneurship Star. His "Shang Xian" is known as a novel with the characteristics of a great literary work, which carefully tells the tortuous entrepreneurial journey of the protagonist Wei Daren, and shows the magnificent historical picture of China's reform and opening up in the past 40 years. The storyline is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, exciting, open this book and you can't stop, quickly experience the great changes in business from scratch, from small to large, from weak to strong, and invisibly learn the philosophy of life, business skills and Confucian wisdom. "Shang Xian" is also known as a "good book that can change the fate of merchants".
2, "Qiao's Courtyard"
"Qiao's Courtyard" is a classic business novel carefully created by Zhu Xiuhai with solid writing skills and delicate brushstrokes. The story of this book takes place in the late Qing Dynasty of China, and mainly tells the story of Qiao Zhiyong, the third-generation descendant of the Qiao family in Qi County, who worked hard and wrote one legendary experience after another in his decades of business career. This work not only depicts the changes in the business world in depth, but also vividly reproduces the social and historical background of the time. Therefore, "Qiao's Courtyard" occupies a pivotal position in the history of Chinese literature.
3, "The Great Qing Salt Merchant"
The novel "Salt Merchants of the Great Qing Dynasty" takes the sensational Lianghuai salt case in the Qianlong period as the core, deeply explores the ins and outs of this historical event, and presents us with a magnificent picture of the Lianghuai salt affairs. As an important historical novel, it accurately restores the real situation of the Qing Dynasty salt administration and Yangzhou salt merchants. Through a compelling storyline and lifelike characters, readers are able to gain insight into the social landscape and historical context of that era. This book has not only won wide acclaim in China, but also has been favored by overseas academic institutions, such as the University of Hawaii in the United States, which fully proves its profound academic heritage and artistic value.
4. "Daizomebo"
"The Great Dyeing Workshop" is a masterpiece of the well-known writer Chen Jie, which mainly revolves around Chen Shouting's entrepreneurial story, vividly depicting the beginning and growth of the national industry in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. The character of Chen Shouting is a business genius who takes an unusual path, is good at seizing business opportunities, and survives tenaciously in difficult environments. His entrepreneurial journey was full of ups and downs and challenges, but it was these experiences that made him more resilient. Through the novel "The Great Dyeing Workshop", Mr. Chen Jie shows us the tenacious vitality of the national industry under a specific historical background, as well as the wisdom and courage shown in the face of difficulties.
5, "Business Tao"
"Shangdao" is written by South Korean writer Choi In-ho. This book tells the story of a giant businessman named Lim Sang-wo in North Korea in the early 19th century. Lin Shangwo started out as an inconspicuous grocery clerk, but with his tireless efforts and unique business acumen, he gradually rose to prominence and eventually became a wealthy businessman. He has not only achieved great success in the business field, but has also earned the respect and trust of people. This book is not only a guidebook for business management, but also a classic work that deeply analyzes the philosophy and wisdom of life.
6, "Chicken Feathers Fly to the Sky"
"Chicken Feathers Fly to the Sky" is a novel written by He Saiyang, a writer from Yiwu, Zhejiang. It mainly revolves around the deep relationship between Chen Jianghe and his wife Luo Yuzhu and their entrepreneurial experience, vividly showing the arduous entrepreneurial process and colorful emotional stories of Yiwu merchants. Since the publication of this book, it has received enthusiastic attention and unanimous praise from the majority of readers. Many readers said that by reading this novel, they not only had an in-depth understanding of the entrepreneurial process and spiritual outlook of Yiwu businessmen, but also were inspired to pursue their dreams and move forward bravely.
7. "Heavenly Path"
"The Distant Savior" is a novel written by Doudou, a well-known contemporary writer. The story focuses on the love between Ding Yuanying and Rui Xiaodan, and also deeply explores business philosophy and the laws of human nature. In the book, Ding Yuanying shows a series of exquisite business thinking, especially the strategy of "killing the rich and helping the poor", which successfully broke the original market pattern through accurate market positioning and innovative business models. This book is an important revelation and can lead people to better understand and deal with the challenges of the business world.
8, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"
"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" is a classic work by Robert Kiyosaki, which leads readers to rethink the importance of money and financial management by comparing the different concepts of wealth between two fathers. Poor dads emphasize saving and stable income, while rich dads place more emphasis on investing and starting a business. The book covers important financial knowledge such as assets, liabilities, investments, entrepreneurship and taxation to help readers develop a financial plan that meets their actual situation. The book has become one of the best-selling financial books in the world, inspiring many people to achieve their dreams of financial freedom.
9, "Iron Man of Silicon Valley"
"Iron Man of Silicon Valley" is the world's first biography authorized by Musk himself, showing us the comprehensive, authentic and classic side of this legend. Author Ashley Vance has conducted four years of in-depth interviews with more than 300 relevant people, and has detailed analysis of Musk's early life, entrepreneurial experience, and outstanding contributions to the technology field. The book has won unanimous praise from readers and critics, and has been hailed as a must-read classic, providing us with valuable information for understanding Musk and his legendary life.
10, "Mansion Gate"
"Mansion Gate" is a masterpiece created by the well-known director and writer Guo Baochang, and was later successfully adapted into a TV series. Based on the rise and fall of Tong Ren Tang, combined with Guo Baochang's real life experience in the house, this work vividly depicts the legendary story of the Bai family, a famous medical family in Beijing from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. In the novel, we can see the complicated grievances and joys and sorrows in the Bai family's mansion, which vividly show the historical changes and social features of that era. This novel has won several literary awards and has become a classic for its outstanding literary value.