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Prince of ShangYong Ji

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Xiao Jia's younger brother, during his reign, "Yin Dao declined, and the princes may not come." Shang dynasty showed signs of decline for the first time.

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Order of accession
Ruler #8 · Shang dynasty lineage
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Unknown birth and death

Yong Ji is the son of Tai Geng and the younger brother of Xiao Jia. He succeeded Xiao Jia after his death. According to "Historical Records", during Yong Ji's reign, "Yin Dao declined, and the princes may not come." Some princes no longer came to visit the court, and Shang Dynasty declined for the first time since the founding of the country. After Yong Ji's death, his younger brother Tai Wu came to the throne and appointed Yi Zhi, Wu Xian and other wise ministers to revive Shang Dynasty.

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During the reign

  1. PoliticsThe princes may not come

    "Historical Records" records that during the reign of Yong Ji, "Yin Dao declined, and the princes may not come." Some princes no longer paid tribute on time, indicating that King Shang's control over the four directions was weakened.