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Zeng Gong

Type Figure Region China Time 1019–1083 Also known as Zigu、Master of Nanfeng

Zeng Gong (1019–1083), of Nanfeng in Jianchang, Northern Song, was a writer and historian who passed the jinshi examination in the second year of Jia…

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  1. 1051–1056Nanfeng · NanfengZeng Gong studied diligently in Nanfeng, repeatedly traveling to the capital for examinations without success, yet already renowned for his writing and praised by seniors like Ouyang Xiu and Wang Anshi, laying the groundwork for his success in the second year of Jiayou.
  2. 1057Kaifeng · KaifengZeng Gong passed the metropolitan examination in the second year of Jiayou with Ouyang Xiu as chief examiner, on the same list as his brother Zeng Zhao, thus becoming a leading disciple of Ouyang and counted alongside Su Shi as a talent of the age.
  3. 1058–1060Kaifeng · KaifengAfter passing the examination he was appointed collator of the Jixian Academy, remaining in the library offices doing literary work, participating in collating classics, renowned for his classical prose, and gradually entering central government service.

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