Wu Chengen's background

Wu Chengen's background was in the Ming Dynasty, specifically the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (about 1592 to 1612 AD). This period was the later period of China's feudal society. The politics were corrupt, the economy was backward, and the society was in turmoil. At the same time, literature also ushered in a period of prosperity, and many excellent novels such as "Dream of the Red Chamber" and "Journey to the West" appeared.