Gong Lei

After a huge flood in the 15th year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi, the young Emperor Kangxi established a examination system to recruit talents for river management. Chen Huang, a 24-year-old failed candidate in the imperial examination, stood out and became proficient in river management. The young Emperor Kangxi was unconventional and singled him out. Chen Huang teamed up with Jin Fu, who was also passionate about river management, and they braved half a century of wind and rain.