As a businessman, why was Lu Buwei able to climb into power and become the leader of Qin?
During the Warring States Period, there were turbulent times and social unrest. It was in such a war-torn era that a large number of influential figures emerged. These historical figures played an important role in promoting the development of society. Among these figures, Lu Buwei, the Prime Minister of Qin, played an indispensable role. Lu Buwei's life has left many doubts to future generations. What was his ability? Why, as a businessman, he was able to climb into power? What means did he use to become the leader of the Qin State?
Lu Buwei was born in Puyang, Henan. This place is rich in products and has convenient transportation. It is a geomantic treasure. It was here that his father made his fortune and became a well-known business tycoon. Lu Buwei was influenced by his father and was well versed in business management. It was also here that Lu Buwei accumulated wealth by buying cheap and selling high, and became a local business elite with a fortune. If things go on like this, according to Lu Buwei's business methods, given time, Lu Buwei can become a wealthy businessman in the world. Just when Lu Buwei's business was booming, Lu Buwei made an important decision. He wanted to abandon business and join politics.
Because in Lu Buwei’s view, businessmen can only be rich but not noble, while being in politics can be both rich and noble. In the society at that time, there was another special group of people, namely tourists. This group of people has one characteristic, that is, they are particularly good at speaking. So most of these people later became counselors. Become a person with status and status. Lu Buwei was influenced by these tourists, and he began to think about his own life. He also wants to become a master like a wanderer. Therefore, he decided to abandon business and join politics.
It was with this belief that Lu Buwei took his first step into politics. Lu Buwei's success is inseparable from his character of daring to think and do. After he determined his goals, he immediately began planning how to enter politics. He first asked about his father, and then he tried to find a way to get close to Qin's young master Yiren. With the help of his connections, he quickly realized his political dream.