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卜式
bǔ​shì

Bu Shi

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卜式 bǔ​shì Bu Shi

A famous official of the Western Han dynasty from Luoyang who grew wealthy through sheep farming; he was known for his generosity and donating half his wealth to the military and the poor, leading Emperor Wu to appoint him as imperial counselor.

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