Shun, as the leader of the ancient tribal alliance in China, was born around 2 100 BC. He is the grandson of the eighth Yellow Emperor, named Zhong Hua, and one of the "Three Emperors and Five Emperors" in ancient China. According to some historical legends, Shun has double eyes and is good at making pottery. Later, it was recommended in April, and after many tests, it was recognized by Yao, and finally he was given the position of leader of the tribal alliance.

Being humble and accommodating, he has done a lot of practical things after inheriting the leader. For example, punishing traitors, appointing virtuous ministers and banishing the four murderers made the people live and work in peace and contentment, creating a harmonious situation, which was called the originator of China's moral culture by later generations and an important promoter of barbarism towards civilization. According to Historical Records, "the world is famous, starting from Yu Shun". It can be seen that Shun occupies a very high position in the history of China and has always been regarded as "the most ideal monarch" by Sima Qian.

There are many legends about Shun. For example, when he struggled in Lishan, even the sky was moved by his fighting spirit. Not only brought him good weather, but also sent elephants to cultivate his land. Swallows help him sow seeds. It has a good reputation of "moistening things quietly, knowing the nature and the earth, caring for all beings, caring for animals and being friendly to others", and its concept of "harmony between man and nature and common prosperity of all things" has always been highly respected. It is said that after he helped Yao govern the world for 28 years, he successfully passed Yao's test and was reused. Seeing him as a successor, he finally gave him the position of the leader of the tribal alliance, which created a peaceful and prosperous era of "Tang Yao Yu Shun" in ancient history.

Although the story about Shun's industriousness touching heaven is just a spoof legend, the folk song about "Shun Kezi sits in Long Ting and everyone enjoys peace" has been handed down all the time. It is said that Lishan also has relics such as "Shun Di's Farming Place", "Rain Stone" and "Nailing Palladium Seal" for future generations to admire. The historical legend about Shungeng first appeared in Mozi Shang Xianzhong: "The ancients plowed the mountains, the Taohe River was near, and they fished Leize". Later, in the works of a hundred schools of thought contend, there are some legends about Shungeng Lishan. Really let future generations know that Shun was in the Western Han Dynasty, and Tai Shigong's arrangement and retelling in the Records of the Five Emperors at that time made more and more people know the historical legends about Shun.