Fang Xiaoru was born on February 25th in Zheng Zhi, Yuan Shundi (AD 1357) (now Wang Xia, Dajiahe Town, Ninghai County). In his childhood, although his family was not rich, he was a Confucian scholar, so he was systematically educated by Confucianism from an early age. He is intelligent and studious. At the age of six, he could write poetry, and at the age of thirteen. His writing style is similar to that of Han Yu in the Tang Dynasty, and his hometown is called Xiao Hanzi. Concentrate on reading, sit in a room every day, don't go out to court, and your interest is in your heart, although the bells and drums ring, and the wind and rain don't feel it. Seeing the deeds and virtues of sages published in the book, I am carefree, fascinated and willing to learn.
15 years old, went north to Jining with his father and brother to learn inspirational. The dragon, who studied under Song Lian, is highly valued. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu (1382), Fang Xiaoru married Mrs. Zheng in Goucheng. In winter, Fang Xiaoru was recommended by Wu Shen, a college student in Dongge, and applied to Beijing. The following year, I met Zhu Yuanzhang in Fengtianmen. He wrote two poems, Ganoderma lucidum and Ganlu, which were very pleasant. Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to stay and help his children and grandchildren, so he sent him to see the prince. When the prince gave a banquet, Zhu Mao Yuanzhang intentionally inclined several people to try him out. Fang Xiaoru refused to sit down and sat down. Someone truthfully reported to Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Yuanzhang said to the Crown Prince: This strong man should be an old man. So I sent him home with a generous gift. Soon, his uncle falsely accused you of being an enemy, and even named Fang Xiaoru, a government official of his family, to take him to Beijing to plead guilty. Zhu Yuanzhang saw Xiaoru's name and let it go. I have lived at home for 67 years, and my basic occupation is reading, teaching and writing. His works, such as Four Worries, Miscellaneous Notes of Xue Jun, Exam of Zhouyi and Yao Yan of Song Li, were all completed during this period.