Shao Kang was the sixth king of the Xia dynasty of ancient China.
13 Facts About Shao Kang
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Shao Kang's father was killed in a battle against Han Zhuo's two sons, Han Jiao and Han Yi; Shao Kang's mother Ji managed to escape and had him after a few months.
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Shao Kang is sometimes identified with Du Kang, the legendary inventor of wine in Chinese mythology.
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Shao Kang's father was on the run and only held the title of Emperor in name.
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Shao Kang escaped to her parents' holding and secretly gave birth to Shao Kang.
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Under his mother and grandfather's watchful eyes, Shao Kang learned history, literature and the art of war, for the eventual goal of overthrowing Han Zhuo and restoring Xia.
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Shao Kang managed to find safety in a northern tribe.
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Shao Kang saw potential in the young exiled prince of Xia, so he decided to grant Shao Kang his daughter's hand in marriage, and 100 sq.
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Shao Kang despatched his sons in the largest expedition force he could muster to destroy Shao Kang.
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Shao Kang gathered up his forces to meet Han Zhuo's army.
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Shao Kang won the battle decisively and killed Han Zhuo's sons.
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Shao Kang entered the Xia capital as the king of Xia.
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Shao Kang ordered his army to protect the people and their possessions and to restore peace, allowing Xia to prosper.