The monarchs of the Xia Dynasty are called Hou, Xiahou and Xiahou in ancient books, and some are also called emperors. From the beginning to Jie Fan, there were thirteen generations, sixteen biographies, and a period of five hundred years (one estimate is four hundred and seventy-two years), which is calculated by future generations. For example, the beginning of the Xia Dynasty is counted from Xia Yu, and from Yu to Lugui (Jie), there are fourteen generations and seventeen kings, and more than four hundred years have passed. Taikang (2015 BC - 1987 BC) reigned for 29 years. Taikang, Xia Qi's son, succeeded Qi as king. He lived a debauched life and was lax in his government. When he was out hunting, a descendant of the leader of the Qiong clan took the opportunity to invade and made himself the ruler. This was known in history as "the lost state of Taikang".
Zhongkang (1986 BC - 1974 BC)
Reigned for 13 years. Zhongkang, Taikang's younger brother. After ascending to the throne, he was unable to restore Xia's world, and at this time, his descendants were killed by his henchman Han Zhuo. Hanzhuo established himself as king.
Prime Minister (1973 BC - 1946 BC)
Reigned for 28 years. Xiang, the son of Zhongkang. Twenty-eight years after he took the throne, Hanzhuo attacked him and killed him. In the next 40 years, Hou Yi and others usurped power.