10 Facts About Mao Muzhi

Mao Muzhi, courtesy name Xianzu, known as Mao Xianzu and Mao Husheng, was a military officer during the Jin dynasty.

Mao Muzhi was the son of the Jin general Mao Bao and served under Yu Yi before serving under Huan Wen.

Mao Muzhi assisted in Huan Wen's northern expeditions and later the Jin defence against Former Qin's conquest.

Mao Muzhi's given name underwent many changes in his later years.

Mao Muzhi first served in the staff of Yu Yi, who at the time was busy preparing invasions against Cheng Han and Later Zhao.

However, Fangzhi was too young, so Yu Yi entrusted Mao Muzhi, to be Fangzhi's marshal.

Mao Muzhi participated in Huan's second northern expedition in 356 serving as Administrator of Yingchuan.

Mao Muzhi was further made Administrator of Huainan to defend Liyang when Yuan Zhen's Rebellion broke out shortly after the defeat at Fangtou.

Mao Muzhi Husheng was made the new Inspector of Yizhou in 373 after the province fell to Former Qin forces.

Mao Muzhi Husheng camped at Gushu to oppose a potential attack, although the situation was relieved the following year as Xie Xuan drove out Peng Chao.