Xuan writing brush Xuan writing brush Xuan writing brush or Xuanbi (), is a type of ink brush made in Anhui Province, China. Xuan brushes are often mentioned together with the famous Xuan paper - a kind of writing paper (rice-paper). The ink brushes are normally made in Jingxian County (currently Jing County) of Anhui Province. In ancient times, Jingxian County was under the jurisdiction of Xuanzhou Prefecture (宣州府; Xuān-Zhōu Fǔ; currently Xuancheng), so its name bears the character "Xuan" (Xuān). The Xuan brushes gained popularity in Jin Dynasty (256-420) among classic scholars, governmental officials, calligraphists and painters. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Xuan Zan volunteer to lead Liangshan forces to attack Lingzhou and stop the two generals. During the battle, Shan Tinggui and Wei Dingguo lure Hao Siwen and Xuan Zan respectively into their battle formations and captures them. While Xuan Zan and Hao Siwen are being escorted as prisoners back to the imperial capital Dongjing, the bandits from Mount Deadwood ambush the convoy and rescue them. Xuan Zan becomes one of the leaders of the Liangshan cavalry after the 108 stars come together in what is called the Grand Assembly. He follows the heroes on their campaigns against the Liao invaders and rebel