Wu Peifu often expressed his great admiration for Zhang Qiqi. He often said in casual conversations that Zhang Qizhen was as clever as Zhuge Kongming in politics and military affairs. Zhang Qiqin often provided opinions before Wu Peifu made a decision, and had a great influence on Wu Peifu's policy decisions. If he does not always have excellent strategies, no one can compare with Zhuge Liang.
Reference: Hequ, Mrs. Zhou. "The Zeng Guofan Family: A Generation of Genius Zhang Qiqin". Beijing: Beijing Institute of Technology Press, 2013.
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