Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

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Summary: Jin He Shang, originally sold by his father to a temple, became a wealthy and influential figure. Despite lacking traditional monastic practices, he accumulated significant land, wealth, and followers. He bought children, educated them, and gained social status as "Tai Gong". His funeral was an extravagant spectacle involving elaborate ceremonies, paper giants, massive tomb structures, and thousands of attendees. After his death, his wealth was divided between his son and disciples, creating a unique quasi-religious faction that defied conventional monastic traditions.

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