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Yu, an ancient mythological figure in China, is legendary and famous for his surname, and was later called Dayu. He is the great-grandson of Xuanyuan, the Yellow Emperor, and is widely known for the story of successfully controlling flood water in Dayu's water control. Born in 2 123 BC, died in 2055 BC.

According to legend, Yu was the pioneer of Xia Dynasty, the first country in the history of China, with Anyi as its capital (now Xiaxian County, Shanxi Province). When Yu was in Yao, he was also known in history books. In the fifteenth year of Yu, his son succeeded to the throne at the age of 68.

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Xia is a historical figure who has made great contributions to the historical development of the Chinese nation. His achievements not only lie in controlling floods, developing national production and making people live and work in peace and contentment, but more importantly, he ended the social organization form of tribal alliance in primitive society in China and created a new social and political form of "state".

King Yu Xia completed the establishment of the country, replaced primitive society with class, and replaced barbaric society with civilized society, which promoted the historical evolution and development of China Palace.

In Taoism, Yu is regarded as the water official emperor in san huang, and his birthday is1October15th. Others respectfully call him the Narcissus King.

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