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Yu Si
Leader of the Youyu clan who sheltered Shao Kang and granted him land to restore the Xia
Mural of the event “Shao Kang's Restoration”, which this person took part in.
Han Zhuo's tyrannical regime triggered universal resentment, and the tribes of Huaxia still secretly mourned the Xia line. Shao Kang, a Xia heir raised in exile, began rallying forces and planning the restoration.
Also known as You Yu Si · Lord of Youyu
- Roles
- Monarch / Emperor
Legendary leader of the Youyu clan and descendant of Emperor Shun. When the Xia dynasty was usurped and Shao Kang was in exile, Yu Si sheltered him, made him Master of Provisions, gave him two daughters in marriage, and granted him Lun with land and troops, laying the foundation for the Xia restoration.
Life and times
Dates c. 2000 BCE–1900 BCE
- 1900 BCEShao Kang's RestorationTook part