History is actually very interesting, and this series of articles introduces ourselves by imitating historical figures, so that we can learn more about historical celebrities!
Hello everyone, I am Emperor Yu, one of the five emperors of the "Three Emperors and Five Emperors", and a famous tribal alliance leader in ancient China. I ruled from the end of the 24th century BC to the beginning of the 23rd century BC, and I was active in the Shangqiu area of Henan.
I was born into a political family, my great-grandfather was the Yellow Emperor, yes, I am a proper official for three generations. I was a brilliant man from an early age, and at the age of fifteen I began to assist my uncle Emperor Zhuan in governing the country, and after his death, I took over the responsibility of governing the world, when I was only thirty years old.
I was born in Gosin, a place full of mystery and where I grew up. At that time, the people here were just getting into farming, and we were still in the early stages of an agrarian society, so we grew our crops mainly by the weather.
In order to better improve the quality of life of the tribe, I have formulated the 24 solar terms through continuous observation of astronomical phenomena and meteorological changes, so as to guide the production and life of the people. I tell the people when to sow seeds, when to harvest, when to fertilize and when to rest. In this way, I hope to increase the efficiency of people's agricultural production and improve everyone's lives.
I heard that later generations have also used the 24 verses I formulated to be widely used in agriculture, meteorology, astronomy, and other fields, is it true?
On the political front, I mainly promote the concept of "governing the country by virtue". I attach great importance to the cultivation of virtue and set a good example for the people by leading by example. I uphold the principle of justice and fairness, treat the people with tolerance and kindness, and enable the people to live in a stable and harmonious environment.
I strengthened the centralization of power in the state, set up the imperial court and all levels, and effectively managed the country. He selected capable people to hold important positions, so that the country's politics were clear and social order was orderly.
At the same time, I have strengthened ethnic integration and promoted harmonious coexistence among tribes by enacting a series of fair and just regulations. Under my rule, there was harmony between the various tribes, which laid the foundation for the prosperity of the country during the later Yaoshun period.
Anecdotes about me, mainly related to an animal named "Kui" and a "phoenix", what is the matter?
"Kui" is a legendary monster that can make thunderous sounds, and its appearance threatens the safety of our tribe. So, I decided to catch it myself. After a fierce battle, I managed to ** Kui and made it my mount. Through this incident, I demonstrated my courage and wisdom to my tribesmen, and also demonstrated my determination to keep the tribe safe.
The "Phoenix" is known to be a sacred bird that symbolizes auspiciousness and peace. Once, when he was accidentally injured and shipwrecked, I found it again, so I saved his life, and as a result, he became my pet. From then on, whenever something good happened, the phoenix would fly to my side and bring me good luck and blessings. This story also exemplifies my attitude towards respecting nature and caring for animals.
As a ruler, I also have a lot of experience and wisdom in governing the country. I pay attention to people's livelihood projects, actively promote infrastructure construction, and improve people's living standards. At the same time, I also pay great attention to the development of culture and education, and promote the popularization of knowledge so that more people can receive education.
Under my rule, the Tribes League of Nations grew. I used diplomacy to establish friendly relations with other tribes and jointly defend against foreign invasions. At the same time, I also actively promote exchanges with other countries to promote economic prosperity.
In my later years, I gradually retreated into the background, handing over power to my son, Zhi. However, Zhi's reign did not go smoothly and eventually led to the outbreak of the tribe and war. Despite this, my contribution and influence are still deeply imprinted on the land of China. I hope that through my introduction, you will be able to better understand me and my background.