Anyone who has studied history knows that before the Xia Dynasty, the abdication system was implemented, which was the so-called Gongtianxia. According to legend, Yu performed meritorious service in regulating the Yellow River and accepted Shun's abdication and inherited the throne. With the support of the princes, King Yu officially ascended the throne, with Yangcheng as his capital, and one theory is that Pingyang was his capital, and his country was named Xia. Danzhu was entrusted to Tang Dynasty, and Shangjun was entrusted to Yu. So how did Jia Tianxia come about? Yu was the first emperor of the Xia Dynasty. Was it Yu who established the family and the world? Then why did Qi establish the Xia Dynasty? What is the story behind the founding of the Xia Dynasty? The editor will answer the above questions for you one by one.
How did Jia Tianxia come about?
According to historical records, Yu passed away to his son Qi, who changed the abdication system of primitive tribes and created a precedent for nearly four thousand years of hereditary inheritance in China. The family world in Chinese history began with the establishment of the Xia Dynasty . So, how did Qi establish the Xia Dynasty?
How did Qi establish the Xia Dynasty?
After Yu's death, Qi conquered Boyi by force, defeated him and succeeded to the throne. He became the first person in Chinese history to change from a concession system to a hereditary system. From then on, he declared the end of primitive society and the beginning of A slave society, Qi is traditionally recognized as China's first emperor. He abandoned Yangdi and moved westward to Daxia, establishing his capital in Anyi.
After that, through the Battle of Gan, the powerful Youhu clan was defeated and the opposition forces within the Huaxia clan were eliminated. In the late period of his reign, the Wuguan Rebellion occurred, resulting in political turmoil. He fought extensively throughout his life and eventually died of illness and was buried near Anyi.
What is the story behind the founding of the Xia Dynasty?
After Shun, the royal power was further strengthened. It is said that during the Tushan alliance, Si and Yu held jade and silk from all the countries, and went to Kuaiji, the king of the princes. The king of Fangfeng came after him, and Yu killed him. This Tushan Mountain is Santushan Mountain in Song County, Henan Province, also known as Kuaiji Mountain, which is near the center of Xia people's activities. It can be seen that after two generations of management by Gun and Yu, the Xia Hou family has formed a powerful force, laying the foundation for the establishment of the Xia Dynasty. With the emergence of royal power, the institutions of the clan system have been partly transformed and partly abandoned. Only the form that the successor leader must be approved by the council still remains.
From Guishun to Si Yu, we were in an era of great social development, and various talents emerged in large numbers. The first person to be promoted as Si Yu's successor was Gao Tao, who had been in charge of five punishments and was responsible for prison litigation. Gaotao died before Siyu, and the council of the tribal federation elected Yi, that is, Boyi. He is a descendant of Zhuanxu and Shaodian, also known as Dafei. He has a certain blood relationship with Gaotao. He once assisted Siyu in pacifying the soil and water. He was highly regarded by Gui and Shun for his meritorious service and was appointed to be in charge of mountains and marshes and to tame birds. Regarding the Yu of beasts, ancient literature once mentioned the beneficial master Yu and Shan Zepi. Some scholars believe that his contribution was the creation of animal husbandry. Therefore, according to traditional customs, as the leader's son, Si Qi was nominated first when the council discussed the successor, but his achievements and reputation could not compete with Yi, so Yi naturally became the legal heir recognized by the council.
However, in Yiheqi's era, traditional customs have been replaced by new values. After Yu's death, Qi immediately launched an attack on the legal heir and seized the position of leader. Regarding the course of this struggle, there are records saying: Yi replaced Yu, detained him, and Qi rebelled and killed Yi to inherit Yu's sacrifice; or it is said that after the death of the ancient Yu, the world will be passed on to Yi, and the people of Qi will be related to each other. It is said that Qi was established because of the benefit of the attack; there are also sayings that Yu granted benefits, and used Qi as an official, and when he was old, he was not enough to serve the world, and it was beneficial to spread it. Qi and his branch attacked Yi and captured the world. It was Yu's name that spread to the world. In fact, Qi took it by himself.
In short, the struggle was fierce, and after several twists and turns, the rebellious Si Qi suffered a powerful counterattack. He was once at a disadvantage and even imprisoned. Finally, thanks to Si Yu's management and cultivation, the foundation of the Xia Hou family was established. Deeper and stronger, with the support of their supporters, the Xiahou clan and their supporters united to launch a war against Yi, and finally killed Yi, allowing Qi to seize the leadership position.
This is the story of how Qi established the Xia Dynasty. This is how Qi established the Xia Dynasty. After that, the hereditary system replaced the abdication system, and the public world became the family world.