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Kong

An emperor with a minor appearance in the book.

minor

Also known as the Emperor Kong, Emperor Kong

First appearance: kai lung s golden hours

Kong shows up with force in The Story of Hien and the Chief Examiner. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Emperor during whose reign the examination hall incident occurs; his attempt to replace a classic causes chaos among candidates.
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Kong first appears in 0001 kai lung s golden hours.

In The Story of Hien and the Chief Examiner: Emperor during whose reign the examination hall incident occurs; his attempt to replace a classic causes chaos among candidates.

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12 connections

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WHWang HoHNHien NanT-Tsae - CheKLKai LungL-Li - LoeKOKong

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Key episodic figures
  • Central and recurring characters

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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