The legendary story of Yi Yin, a renowned statesman of his age. Yi Yin was born in Kongsang Village, Gegang Town, Qixian County. He was the founding prime minister of Shang under King Tang. Guided by the principles of governance summed up in the saying, "Governing a great state is like cooking a small fish," he established the theories of "harmonizing the five flavors" and "mastering the heat." He served five generations of Shang rulers, remaining loyal to his sovereign and devoted to the people. His outstanding achievements earned him the admiration of generations, and later ages honored him as one of the "Eight Masters" and the "Four Sages."
