Abstract: Zheng Guanying (鄭觀應)was one of the early reformists who advocated learning from the western civilization in modern times. However, he also worshiped Daoism all his life and was keen on fuji(扶乩)(planchette writing) in his old age. Not only as an important means of seeking Daoism and the home of the soul, fuji was also an important practice for charity as salvation and persuasion. This study offers a perspective that Zheng Guanying's practice of fuji reflects his political ambitions and powerlessness.

Key words: Zheng Guanying, Fuji, To act benevolently