Dynasties of China Shang dynasty Shang dynasty lineage

Prince of ShangZu Xin

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The son of Zu Yi, his stepfather came to the throne. The history books only record his birth date, and the oracles list him as his direct ancestor.

IBiography

Reign: —
Order of accession: Ruler #14 · Shang dynasty lineage
Life dates: Unknown birth and death

Zu Xin is the son of Zu Yi, and his stepfather is the king. "Historical Records" only records that "zu Yi died, and his son, Zu Xin, was established. Emperor Zu's heart collapsed, and his brother, I, was established." There are no other deeds. After Zu Xin's death, the throne was passed to his younger brother Wo Jia, and then to Zu Xin's son Zu Ding. The succession of thrones between uncles and nephews was a typical manifestation of the "Nine Generations Rebellion". According to the oracle bone inscriptions, Zu Xin belongs to the direct line of the ancestors, and the subsequent Pan Geng, Xiao Xin, Xiao Yi and Wu Ding are all his descendants.

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During the reign

Zu Xin died
PoliticsPassed on to my younger brother
After Zu Xin's death, the throne was not passed to his son Zu Ding, but was inherited by his younger brother Wo Jia; after the death of Wo Jia, it returned to Zu Ding's hands, laying the foundation for two descendants to compete for the throne.