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Someone on Xiaohongshu turned the *Zizhi Tongjian* into an AI knowledge base, selling 218 copies and breaking the ten-thousand-yuan sales threshold.

A virtual product case study discovered on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book). A merchant compiled historical stories and life wisdom from 'Zizhi Tongjian' into 100 models of human nature strategy and decision-making, covering scenarios such as upward management, team leadership, workplace breakthroughs, and interpersonal relationships. The product is now available for purchase.

Contributor: FaFa2026.10.31
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A virtual product case was discovered on Xiaohongshu. A seller compiled historical stories and life wisdom from the *Zizhi Tongjian* into 100 personal strategies and decision-making models covering scenarios such as upward management, team leadership, workplace breakthroughs, and interpersonal relationships. The bundled price is 58.57 yuan; the page shows 218 units sold, estimating gross sales at approximately 12,800 yuan (not actual net profit). Interestingly, reviewing the account's past notes reveals that a year ago it primarily sold workplace-related virtual materials, having since shifted to the *Zizhi Tongjian* knowledge base. Based on comments and product display information, the knowledge base is delivered via Tencent IMa, with content appearing quite distinct.

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