In recent years, Nanfeng county has been exploring possibilities using traditional Chinese cultural heritage to fuel the future of local development.The Zeng Gong Cultural Research Committee has created a study of Zeng's literary achievements. The book collection by Jiangxi People's Publishing House has an overall introduction to his biography, essays, poetry and family history.

To attract tourists with culture-oriented travel packages, the grave of Zeng Gong and a memorial temple dedicated in his name have been fully renovated together with a cultural village celebrating traditional local heritage.