Zhang Heng, whose surname is also Zhang (called Zhang Lizao), is a middle-aged man who works at the largest pawnshop in the county town. He acted as a broker for the land sale. He was very eager to make a sale due to the continuous drought that had left many people trying to sell land. He offered to take Qin Nian's group to see Zhang Yuanwai's land. He stuttered with excitement when Qin Nian mentioned buying ten acres. He offered a discount of three taels per acre for a bulk purchase of ten acres. He is described as anxious to close deals and nearly ecstatic when he found buyers.
