Shi Chong: Wealth in ancient China wasn’t always good
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Shi Chong lived at a time when amassing private wealth was almost a competition. However, even though he lived a luxurious lifestyle, he lost his life at the age of 52. You would be wrong to assume that obesity caused by over-nutrition killed him. Listen to learn just how this wealthy man met his end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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