Dynasties of China Shang dynasty Shang dynasty lineage

Prince of ShangWai Bing

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Tang's son succeeded to the throne due to the early death of Crown Prince Tai Ding. He died in the second or third year of his reign.

IBiography

Reign: —
Order of accession: Ruler #2 · Shang dynasty lineage
Life dates: Unknown birth and death
Titles: Oracle bone inscriptions

Wai Bing is the son of Tang and the younger brother of Tai Ding. When Tang died, Crown Prince Tai Ding had already passed away, so he made Wai Bing king. "Historical Records" says that he reigned for three years, and "Mencius" said that he reigned for two years. Another theory is that after Tang's death, Tai Ding's son Tai Jia succeeded him directly. "Wai Bing's second year, Zhongren's fourth year" refers to the age of the two at that time. However, there is a "Bu Bing" sacrifice in the inscriptions, and scholars generally believe that Wai Bing was indeed king. After the death of Wai Bing, his younger brother Zhong Ren came to the throne.

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During the reign

After Tang died
PoliticsAfter Tang ascended the throne
When Tang died, Crown Prince Tai Ding had already passed away. The throne was not passed to Tai Ding's son Tai Jia, but was inherited by Tai Ding's younger brother Wai Bing, and Yi Yin continued to be in charge of state affairs.