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Historically, which group of people thrived in Yangzhou?

  • Merchant families, poets, artists, and scholars

  • Farmers

  • Soldiers

  • Politicians

Answer

The economic prosperity of Yangzhou, a former trading hub along the Grand Canal, attracted wealthy merchants and fostered a thriving cultural scene. Merchant families, renowned for their wealth and influence, supported a flourishing artistic community, including revered poets, respected artists, and distinguished scholars. This convergence of creative minds contributed to Yangzhou's cultural vibrancy and left an enduring legacy in Chinese art, poetry, and literature.
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