In ancient times, there were generally eight kinds of names for wealthy people, which were divided into two categories: landlords and businessmen. Shopkeeper, Tao Zhugong, Tao Yi, the most commonly used ones are Yuanwai and shopkeeper.
Yuanwailang is referred to as Wailang or Yuanwai, commonly known as Fulang. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Yuanwai Sanqi Shilang was referred to as Yuanwailang. He is a nobler valet. In the Sui Dynasty, Yuan Wailang was established under the doctors of the Six Departments, who were regarded as assistants to the doctors, and this was extended to the Qing Dynasty. With the passage of time and the reform of the official system, Yuanwailang became a sinecure after the Ming Dynasty. It was no longer related to the imperial examination, but gradually became associated with wealth. As long as they were willing to spend money, landlords and businessmen could donate a Yuanwai official position to do it. . Wealth is a shortcut to gaining official career and fame, and you can avoid all the hardships of being hung up on your head, having thorns in your buttocks, and living in poverty for ten years. Because such official positions can be purchased with donations, the rich are all called members.
Shopkeeper is also called "shopkeeper", which is the ancient name for a store manager. Some people also call the boss "shopkeeper". A noun for a store owner or manager. A common name for shopkeepers in ancient times. The person in charge of the counter is called the "shopkeeper", which is generally the person in charge of the cash box. He has the keys to the cash box and the power to collect and disburse money. He is the lobby manager in ancient times, from "Lao Can's Travels".
Other names for landlords: Rich households refer to families with a lot of money. Also refers to people with a lot of money, from "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms". The old name of a rich man is a person who possesses a large amount of property, which comes from "The Rites of Zhou? The Officials of the Autumn? The Scholars of the Dynasty". Tuhao refers to a wealthy and powerful family or individual in the local area, from the "Book of Song". Fu Jia Weng refers to a rich man and a wealthy person, which comes from "Historical Records? The Liuhou Family".
Other names for businessmen: Tao Zhugong refers to Fan Li in the Spring and Autumn Period, a famous politician, strategist, Taoist and economist at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. Legend has it that he helped Gou Jian destroy Wu and then retired and traveled The world became extremely rich through doing business three times, and dispersed his wealth three times, calling himself Tao Zhugong. He was revered as the "Shang Sage" and worshiped as the "God of Wealth" by later generations. Tao Yi is the collective name of Tao Zhugong (Fan Li), an ancient wealthy businessman, and Yidun. Later, it generally refers to the rich.
In ancient times, if rich people called themselves themselves, they would usually be Xiaoye, I, I, Yu, Lao Na.