Mu Zeng

Mu Zeng (Chinese: 木增, September 19, 1587 – September 9, 1646), also known as A-chai A-ssu in Nakhi, was the native chieftain of Lijiang between 1597 and 1623. He was born to Mu Qing (Chinese: 木青) and Ashijia (Chinese: 阿室加) and ascended the throne when he was ten years old. The chieftain was known for his literature and wrote many anthologies.^[1][2]

Mu Zeng
Native chieftain of Lijiang Magistrate of Lijiang
Native chieftain of Lijiang
Reign	1600 – 1624
Predecessor	Mu Qing
Successor	Mu Yi
Born	(1587-09-19)September 19, 1587 Lijiang
Died	September 9, 1646(1646-09-09) (aged 58) Lijiang
Names Mu Zeng (木增, Chinese name) A-chai A-ssu (Nakhi name) Regnal name Magistrate of Lijiang (麗江知府)

In 1624, he announced his privacy and gave his position to his son, Mu Yi (Chinese: 木懿).^[2]

Mu Zeng welcomed Xu Xiake when he came to Lijiang in 1640.^[3]