Legend of the Magnate (Scripted, Chinese)
Genres: Drama
Status: Ended
Premiered: 2025-11-25
Ended: 2025-12-11
Network: CCTV-8
Country: CN
Airs on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Air time: 19:30
The story follows Gu Pingyuan, a scholar who is falsely accused and exiled. Faking his death to survive, he navigates treacherous political and social landscapes, strategically leveraging opportunities to rise again. Starting with a money exchange business, he builds his fortune through tea, establishes his enterprise with salt, and eventually provides grain to feed the people. Through his unique methods and resilience, he stages a powerful comeback in the business world, ultimately becoming a great merchant who brings prosperity to his region.