[Earliest Dynasty in Chinese History] Xia Dynasty

The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in Chinese history Its history dates from approximately 2,070 B.C. to 1,600 B.C. It is the beginning of ancient Chinese civilization History of Xia Dynasty Although not as good as the Shang and Zhou dynasties legendary But he was the first dynasty in Chinese history politics in china Economic and cultural aspects have an important impact The founder of Xia Dynasty was Xia Yu He was a governor during the Shang Dynasty According to historical records After nine years of hard work, Xia Yu Successfully quelled floods in the Yellow River Basin For this reason, the King of Shang named him Dayu granted political rights And moved the capital to Xiacheng Xiayi County, southwest of present-day Zhengzhou City, Henan Province Established the Xia Dynasty Xia Dynasty policy Basically a feudal system centered on royal power The monarch of the Xia Dynasty was called the Queen of Xia They hold the highest power and grant fiefdoms to cronies to maintain control of the country At the same time, the economy of the Xia Dynasty was mainly based on agriculture. The handicraft industry has also developed to a certain extent Xia Dynasty Bronze was also used As ritual weapons and production tools This has great influence on the development of ancient Chinese bronze civilization. played an important role in promoting Cultural Characteristics of Xia Dynasty Mainly manifested in language and characters Sacrifice etiquette and music Xia Dynasty The earliest hieroglyphic oracle bone inscriptions appeared This is an important stage in the evolution of ancient Chinese characters At the same time, the sacrificial rituals and music of the Xia Dynasty There are also certain norms This was later seen in the history of Chinese culture have important influence Although there are not many historical records of the Xia Dynasty But its importance cannot be ignored The Xia Dynasty was the first dynasty in Chinese history laid the foundation for the feudal system On the development and evolution of ancient Chinese civilization had an important impact According to legend and history Historical documents The following are some representative figures of the Xia Dynasty Xia Yu, the founder and first monarch of the Xia Dynasty He successfully controlled floods in the Yellow River Basin Known as the God of Water Control in China Gao Tao Xia Yu's right-hand man Once responsible for controlling floods in the Yellow River Basin A minister who abandoned the Xia Dynasty He once helped Xia Yu consolidate his power Was named the King of Khitan Gaozong, the third monarch of the Xia Dynasty He devoted himself to the development of agriculture and handicrafts This allowed the Xia Dynasty to develop stably The last monarch of the Xia Dynasty He is corrupt and mediocre extravagant Eventually, King Wen of Zhou defeated Qi and destroyed Qi. The Xia Dynasty fell It should be pointed out that Historical records about the Xia Dynasty Although not as rich as the Shang and Zhou dynasties But the historical authenticity of its representative figures There is also controversy Therefore, when studying the history of the Xia Dynasty The legend needs to be considered comprehensively and content related to historical documents The lifestyle of the Xia Dynasty was very different from modern times But there are still some commonalities The following are some lifestyles during the Xia Dynasty Living environment during the Xia Dynasty Most people live in rural areas and towns rural area Usually a village made up of families or tribes Towns were established by governments or aristocratic organizations people's houses Most of them are simple houses with adobe or wooden structures. Wealthier people lived in masonry or light stone buildings eating habits The diet of the Xia Dynasty people was mainly coarse grains Such as wheat, rice, beans, etc. In addition, they also eat meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. During the Xia Dynasty Food culture has begun to take shape Such as making wine and meals, etc. Social class The class differentiation of Xia Dynasty society was more obvious. The monarch and the nobility belong to the highest class own most of the land and wealth The middle class is mainly farmers and craftsmen And the lowest class is slaves and laborers Clothing and clothing Xia Dynasty period People's Clothes and Costumes Mainly made of silk, linen, etc. With the evolution of the times The texture and production process of clothing gradually improved The costumes of nobles and monarchs are more ornate entertainment activities Entertainment activities of Xia Dynasty people Mainly includes dance music Qitai, etc. At the same time, during the Xia Dynasty Some traditional festivals and rituals have also developed Such as the Dragon Boat Festival on May 5th of the lunar calendar, etc. In general The lifestyle during the Xia Dynasty was relatively simple and simple Relatively speaking, it lacks the sophistication and prosperity of the Shang and Zhou dynasties. But it is precisely because of the Xia Dynasty laid the foundation for China’s feudal system and the basis of ancient civilization Later Chinese history and culture laid a solid foundation sphere of influence Mainly concentrated in today’s Yellow River Basin area Specifically The Xia Dynasty’s sphere of influence included the following areas: Central Plains The core area of ​​Xia Dynasty Located in today's central Henan Province and southern Shaanxi Province Including Luoyang and Xi'an in the middle reaches of the Yellow River It was the political, economic and cultural center of the Xia Dynasty Yellow River Basin The Xia Dynasty's sphere of influence involved the middle reaches of the Yellow River Including Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi, Shandong and other places These areas are plain areas with developed agriculture. Provided abundant food and material resources for the Xia Dynasty Qinghai Lake area The northwest territory of the Xia Dynasty Covers today's Qinghai and Gansu provinces part of the area in The Qinghai Lake area was an important territory of the Xia Dynasty According to historical records Xia Dynasty Some people settled and multiplied in the Qinghai Lake area. In general Xia Dynasty's sphere of influence Mainly concentrated in the Yellow River Basin area His dominance is indeed controversial But his importance in Chinese history but cannot be ignored because of his appearance Marks the beginning of ancient Chinese civilization for later China laid the foundation for the feudal dynasty The political system of the Xia Dynasty was simple Mainly composed of monarchy and aristocracy Monarchy Xia Dynasty implemented monarchy The supreme power of the country rests in the hands of King Xia King Xia was the supreme ruler of Xia Dynasty regarded as emperor Rule the whole country The power of the Xia king included appointing and removing officials Issue decrees to conquer wars, etc. The king of Xia also had sacrificial agriculture Responsibilities in weapons manufacturing, etc. Late Xia Dynasty The power of the Xia king was gradually restricted by the nobles The system of three publics was formed That is to say, there are three ministers in the country: Taishi, Taifu and Taibao. Together they assisted King Xia in governing the country The social classes of the aristocratic Xia Dynasty Mainly divided into two categories: nobles and common people Nobles are officials appointed by the King of Xia and those who owned property such as land, slaves, etc. The ruling class of Xia Dynasty society Common people are people who have no land and are slaves They were at a lower level in Xia Dynasty society The nobles of the Xia Dynasty had important influence on national politics Not only can they make suggestions in front of the King of Xia, And you can also have your own army Control your territory and land social management Social Management in Xia Dynasty Mainly by officials and nobles The Xia Dynasty had official positions such as wizards and officers Witches are sacrifices Responsible for offering sacrifices and predicting celestial phenomena Division is a military commander Responsible for commanding the army A war officer is a political official Responsible for managing national government affairs and people's livelihood In general Xia Dynasty political system Mainly composed of monarchy and aristocracy The king is the holder of the highest power in the country The nobles were the actual rulers of the Xia Dynasty Although the political system of the Xia Dynasty was relatively simple But it laid the foundation of China's feudal dynasty and influenced the development of ancient Chinese political system According to historical records and archaeological discoveries Population during the Xia Dynasty Approximately between hundreds of thousands to millions The ruling center of the Xia Dynasty was in the middle reaches of the Yellow River Basin Take today’s Henan and Shaanxi Shanxi and Hebei are the centers The natural environment in this area is suitable for agricultural production Provided abundant food resources for the population of Xia Dynasty Xia Dynasty The population is mainly distributed in rural areas There are also animal husbandry, fishery and hunting, etc. farmers and industrialists They were the main labor force in Xia Dynasty society. They contributed to the economic development of the Xia Dynasty In addition, the Xia Dynasty also had some slaves and some merchants Slaves were mainly prisoners of war and criminals They were forced to serve the nobility and royal family Merchants are mainly engaged in transportation and trading activities Facilitated the exchange of goods between the Xia Dynasty and the Xia Dynasty Although the population of the Xia Dynasty was relatively small But the development of its civilization and social system had a profound impact on ancient Chinese history for the rise of later dynasties such as Shang and Zhou dynasties Foundation The Xia Dynasty was the earliest dynasty in Chinese history There is relatively little historical information But there are still some famous historical records recorded in history books Yu controlled the floods. Yu was a famous figure in the Xia Dynasty. He revitalized the Xia Dynasty under the tyranny of Xia Jie The most famous achievement is the control of floods It is rumored It took him 9 years to successfully control the floods thereby Guaranteed irrigation and agricultural production in the Yellow River Basin Known as Yu Jianguo by later generations Pan Geng moved the capital to the Xia Dynasty Pan Geng was named the founding monarch of the capital city The country he ruled was Bactria, a primitive society Later, due to the politics of the Xia Dynasty, military and economic factors Pangengjiang capital from ruins In today's Sangyi, Nanzhao County, Nanyang City, Henan Province Moved to today's Luoyang City, Henan Province Nearby Xinghua Mountain Xia Jie's Tyranny Xia Jie was the last monarch of the Xia Dynasty He is greedy for pleasure and luxury fee brutal Tyrannical people eventually triggered public dissatisfaction and resistance in history books The tyranny in the next stanza is described as sensuality It’s good to travel omnipresent Leading to the collapse of the Xia Dynasty and the rise of the Shang Dynasty these cases Reflects the politics of the Xia Dynasty Economic and cultural development It also reflects the social scene at that time. and people's lifestyle They are studying the history of Xia Dynasty and important materials of ancient Chinese culture if you like me Please subscribe to my channel and turn on the little bell Help me like and share Messages are also welcome Or tell me anything you want to know thank you