Bu Jiang
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A Xia Dynasty vessel
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| Chinese | 不降 | ||||||
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| Hanyu Pinyin | Bù Jiàng Father: Xie of Xia |
Bu Jiang (不降) was a king of ancient China, the 11th ruler of the semi-legendary Xia Dynasty. He ruled 59 years.
Bu Jiang was a son of King Xie of Xia and his consort and thus a grandson of King Máng and brother of King Jiōng.
His consort is unknown, and it is possible that he had concubines. His son was King Kǒng Jiǎ and his nephew was Jin of Xia.
Bu Jiang is widely regarded as one of the wisest kings of Xia.
According to Bamboo Annals, on the 6th year of his regime, he fought with Jiuyuan.
In the 35th year of his reign, his vassal state of Shang defeated Pi (皮氏).
In the 59th year of his regime he passed his throne to his younger brother Jiong. 10 years later, Bu Jiang died.
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