Zhang was born in Liuqu Village, Haotan Township, Dingbian County, Shaanxi Province on September 18, the thirty-fourth year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty. According to Ming history, he was the same year as Li Zicheng. Zhang studied as a child, joined the army as an adult, and worked as a fast catcher and border guard.

Fixed edge? Zhengdadun

From the lower secret door to the north via Zhengquan and Sidunkou to Dingbian City, the rammed earth wall also collapsed seriously. After the collapse of the north wall of Xiamenmen Village, the accumulated soil still exists. Judging from its earthwork, the height of this wall is about ten meters. There is a high rammed earth mound in the west of Zhengquan Village. This pier was originally made of brick, and it was called Zhengda pier locally. From Zhengquan to Dingbian, there are few city walls and relics.

Fixed edge? He Sheng Mao

When Dingbian was liberated, a leader named He built a promontory after the victory, which was several meters high.