The *Cihai* records: Zuo Zongtang (1812-1885), a leader of the Qing dynasty's Westernization Movement and the Xiang Army. His courtesy name was Jigao. He was from Xiangyin, Hunan, and came from a background as a junior imperial examination degree holder... In 1881, he became a Grand Secretary and was transferred to be the Viceroy of Liangjiang and Minister of Commerce. During the Sino-French War, he oversaw military affairs in Fujian and died in Fuzhou. He authored *The Complete Works of Zuo Wenxiang*.
His birthplace was in Xiangyin County, Hunan.
Water Mouth: Renzi
Dragon entering the head: Xin You Wood Dragon (the source of the dragon vein is unclear, but it is not "from top to bottom").
Court Water: Front Jia Mao, right Xun Si
Court Peak: Gen Jia Mao Yi