Did Zongyang people have a bad reputation before?

Yes, Zongyang people used to be famous. Because Zongyang people are very clever and often use their cleverness to the extreme, they are generally difficult to get along with and like to take advantage of others, so they are hated by others. Zongyang County, called Zongzi Country in ancient times, belongs to Tongling City, Anhui Province, and is located in the south-central part of Anhui Province.