The Beginning Shocks the Emperor Wu: Did You Write This Poem?.

Summary

Chen Ping An devised an innovative "Pinning Arrows" game to sell rare Illusion Moon Silk, offering merchants a chance to win discounts by shooting arrows at a spinning wheel. Despite initial skepticism about limited stock and long waiting times, the event became immensely popular. Merchants and citizens eagerly participated, creating a festive atmosphere. In just one day, they sold out the entire Illusion Moon Silk inventory, generating two million taels - approximately one-fifth of the national treasury's annual income. The emperor, impressed by Chen Ping An's business acumen, immediately appointed him as Minister of Revenue.

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