The Prehistory of Sixia

In the 21st century BC, Xia Yu founded the Xia Dynasty and divided the land into nine provinces. After Si Qi took the throne, he began waging wars to seize power. The third ruler, Si Taikang, neglected affairs of state and indulged in hunting and pleasure. Hou Yi, leader of the Youqiong clan of the Eastern Yi, usurped his throne. In the end, Han Zhuo killed Hou Yi and slaughtered the Youqiong clan. He conquered and destroyed the Xia Dynasty, founding the Han Kingdom.