Zeng Gong (1019–1083) was a prominent scholar and official during the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127).

As prefect of Qizhou (modern-day Jinan) in 1072, Zeng Gong adjusted tax policies, tackled corruption, and promoted water conservancy projects, which earned him respect and admiration.

Zeng also oversaw the dredging of Daming Lake, building structures like the Huanbo Pavilion, Beizhu Pavilion, and Baihua Embankment. He also commissioned improvements at Baotu Spring, such as adding Luoyuan Hall and Lishan Hall.

His efforts to benefit the people earned him great respect, and a temple was built in his honor on Qianfo Mountain during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). During the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), another temple, the Nanfeng Temple, was constructed beside the Daming Lake, making it an important cultural landmark in Jinan.

During his time in Jinan, Zeng Gong composed over 70 poems celebrating the city's landscapes, including its famous springs and mountains.

Zeng Gong's influence on Chinese literature has been substantial, earning him a place among the revered "Eight Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties" in Chinese classical literature.