Zheng Xie

"A chamber need not be large so long as it is tasteful flowers need not be many so long as they are fragrant."

How to obtain[]

He is unlocked at the start of the game.

Background[]

Zheng Xie (1693-1765), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao was a Chinese painter from Jiangsu. He began life in poverty, but rose in the exam system to become a magistrate at Shandong. However, after 12 years, he became critical of the life of an offical as he refused to ingratiate himself with senior officials. When he was reportedly criticized for building a shelter for the poor, he resigned. After that, he expressed himself in art and became one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. He was noted for his drawing of orchids, bamboo, and stones. In 1748 he briefly resumed an official career as "official calligrapher and painter" for the Qianlong Emperor.

Aptitude[]

Starting Aptitude: 10

Specialty: Charisma

Name	Aptitude	Stars	Book EXP	Academy Codex
Physical Training	Strength	1	200	Yes
The Book of Changes	Intelligence	2	400	Yes
The Great Learning	Politics	1	200	Yes
Rites of Zhou	Charisma	2	400	Yes
Zheng Xie Anthologies	Charisma	4	800	---

Skins[]

Skins	Requirements	Limited Time	Effect	Aptitude	Stars	Book EXP
Classic figure	---	---	---	---	---	---
Unworldy Recluse	50 x Retainer Skin fragments	---	Orchid and Bamboo	Charisma	5	1,000
Master Craftsman	50 x Retainer Skin fragments	---	Book of Carving	Strength	2	400
Poet	Purchase Bonus	Yes	Poet	Politics	2	400