The Legend of Mao Zha

Prologue:

Fengyang Ancient Town is a famous town in Jiangnan. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, abundant natural riches, and long history, it is a place of great renown.

In the final years of the Ming dynasty, an extraordinary man was born there. His childhood name was Mao Zhazi. Though unremarkable in appearance, he was learned and well-read. He failed the civil service examinations several times, and nearly lost his life on his final trip to the capital to sit for them. The experience opened his eyes to the ugliness of the eunuchs in power and the deceit and intrigue of officialdom. At last, he lost all hope.

One day, his cousin, whose childhood name was Liu Wenshen, unexpectedly came across a book and gave it to Mao Zhazi. Delighted with this precious find, Mao Zhazi’s imagination ran wild. He set off to roam the world with his cousin Liu Wenshen, beginning an extraordinary life.

The story is full of perilous twists, with each turn leading to the next. Mao Zhazi stumbles into success time and again, revealing his genuine talent and learning. He was truly an extraordinary man of the people, and his story has been passed down through the ages as a beloved tale.