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Rh native of the Lu State, and one of the disciples of Confucius. He was distinguished by his thorough knowledge of rites and ceremonies, and on the death of the Master he was entrusted with the management of his funeral.

  Kung Ku 共鼓. One of the Assistants of the Yellow Emperor, and the reputed inventor of boats.

  Kung Kung 共工. A legendary being, said by some to have been a Minister under the Emperor Fu Hsi; by others, to have been a vassal of the Emperor Shên Nung. He appears to hare led a rebellion in primeval times, and to have attempted to overwhelm the earth beneath the waters of a colossal flood. This name has also been given to the Minister of Works under the Emperor Yao, who was banished for allowing excessive inundations to take place.

  Kung-liang Ju 公良孺 (子正) A disciple of Confucius, who on one occasion drew his sword and forced a passage for the Master through a threatening crowd. He was a wealthy man, and joined the train of Confucius with five chariots.

  Kung-sha Mu 公沙穆 (T. 文乂). 2nd cent. A.D. A native of 膠東 Chiao-tung in Shantung, where Wu Tu once held office. Being very poor, he took service in the establishment of the latter and is said to have been discovered by his master engaged in pounding rice. The result was a close friendship. For many years he lived as a recluse on the hills, teaching a large number of disciples. By his intercession with the supernatural powers, he is said on one occasion to have put an end to a plague of caterpillars; and in A.D. 155 he warned the people against an inundation and thus succeeded in saving many lives. For his services he received a small post, and died in office, aged 66.

  Kung Shêng 龔勝 (T. 君賓). 1st cent. B.C. and A.D. An official, who rose to high office under the Emperor Ch'êng Ti of the Han dynasty. He declined to serve under the usurper Wang Mang