Dynasties of ChinaShang dynastyShang dynasty lineage
Prince of ShangZhong Ren
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The younger brother of Wai Bing, the elder brother finally came to the throne. Yi Yin was appointed as a minister, and he reigned for four years.
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- Reign
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- Order of accession
- Ruler #3 · Shang dynasty lineage
- Life dates
- Unknown birth and death
- Titles
- Also known as Zhongren
Zhong Ren was the son of Tang and the younger brother of Wai Bing, also known as Zhong Ren. He succeeded Wai Bing after his death. "Historical Records" and "Mencius" both say that he reigned for four years. According to the "Bamboo Book Annals", Zhong Ren lived in Bo after he came to the throne, and made Yi Yin a minister. After the death of Zhong Ren, Yi Yin proclaimed Tai Jia, the son of Tai Ding, as king, and the throne returned to the line of Tang's eldest grandson.
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During the reign
PoliticsYi Yin
According to the "Bamboo Book Annals", after Zhong Ren came to the throne, he still made Bo his capital and appointed Yi Yin as a minister to preside over state affairs. From then on, Yi Yin lived through three generations of Tang, Wai Bing, and Zhong Ren, and his power became increasingly powerful.
PoliticsYi Yinli Tai Jia
Zhong Ren died after reigning for four years. Yi Yin supported Tai Jia, the eldest grandson of Tang and Tai Ding's son, to succeed him, and the throne returned to the Crown Prince line.