In ancient Chinese myths and legends, Shennong's outstanding contribution and extraordinary wisdom became the founder of agriculture and medicine. Together with Fuxi, the Yellow Emperor, Yao, Shun and other figures, he built the cornerstone of Chinese civilization.
Shennong, born in Jiang Shui, with Jiang as his surname, is known as one of the Three Emperors. According to the records of "Yi Chuan: The Next Biography of the Department", after the death of Fuxi, Shennong succeeded to the throne and continued to shoulder the important task of promoting the progress of human civilization. In that ancient era, people lived a life of fishing, hunting and gathering, and the emergence of Shennong brought the dawn of agricultural production methods to mankind.
Shennong was one of the first to use wood to make agricultural tools, and he invented the plow to teach the people how to farm. This great feat not only increased food production and improved people's living conditions, but also marked the transformation of human beings from gathering, fishing and hunting to agricultural production. This transformation was a huge leap in human history and laid a solid foundation for the development of later civilizations.
In addition to its outstanding contributions to agriculture, Shennong's has also made extraordinary achievements in the field of medicine. Legend has it that he tasted herbs, personally explored the curative effects of herbs, and taught people how to heal diseases. His great act not only brought health and hope to mankind, but also demonstrated his spirit of selfless dedication and courage to explore. Shennong's medical knowledge has provided valuable wealth for the development of traditional Chinese medicine in later generations, and his deeds have also become the source of traditional Chinese medicine culture.
Regarding the identity of the Shennong clan, there has been controversy in history. Some people believe that he is Emperor Yan, but this statement is not widely accepted. Sima Qian clearly pointed out in "Historical Records: The First Book of the Five Emperors" that Shennong and Emperor Yan were two different people. In the time of the Yellow Emperor, the Shennong clan had declined, and Emperor Yan tried to encroach on the princes. This description clearly shows the different identities and status of the Shennong clan and the Yan Emperor.
Shennong's life is full of legends. His wisdom, courage and dedication have made great contributions to the development of human civilization, and many Shennong temples have been built in various places, and Shennong temples reflect people's admiration and gratitude for Shennong.