Great Xia Dynasty

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Great Xia Dynasty
Original Name	大夏皇朝
Alias(es)	Great Xia; Xia Kingdom (during its rise against Great Yan) 73 150
Occupation/Role	Imperial dynasty governing much of the Central Continent and the Nine Provinces 84
Capital	Xia Capital Imperial City, the former capital of the Great Yan Dynasty 77 150
Government	Imperial monarchy supported by civil ministries, military commands, Imperial Guards, and a cabinet 54 77 190
Status	Active; ruled by Empress Yu Qinghan, though weakened by internal factionalism and external threats 190 198
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Crimson-Eyed Golden Dragon	84	Great Xia's national fortune manifested as a dragon protecting Emperor Yu Daocheng. The assassination attempt during his birthday celebration severely weakened it.
Weak new dragon	97	Following Yu Yunping's enthronement, a new dragon ascended to guard the dynasty's destiny, but it was visibly weaker than the previous manifestation.
National fortune dissipated	144	Shanhai Pass fell, southern regions rebelled in support of restored Great Yan, and Yu Yunping died under the pressure of successive defeats.
Nine-Feathered Red Phoenix	150	Yu Qinghan's enthronement transformed Great Xia's national fortune into a Nine-Feathered Red Phoenix, stabilizing the dynasty and inspiring public confidence.

Background

Great Xia replaced the five-hundred-year Great Yan Dynasty after its decline and collapse. Yu Daocheng, then a local garrison general, raised an army amid the chaos; his two sons and daughter won repeated victories, absorbed rebel forces, and helped establish the new regime. Yu Qinghan, his daughter, pacified Jiangnan within a year and led the advance toward Yan Capital as Supreme General. 1 73

The dynasty initially appeared prosperous in its third regnal year, with Jin Province City described as commercially active and peaceful. Behind that image, however, its rule faced drought, depleted granaries, rising grain prices, court corruption, military overextension, and resentment from both commoners and noble families. 1 54 143

Great Xia inherited Great Yan's administrative framework of twelve prefectures, seventy-two states, and thousands of counties. Nanyu Prefecture was among its most important regions before it was taken over by Great Yan remnants. 136 143

Government and Military

Imperial Court

• Yu Daocheng — Founding emperor. His declining health and refusal to fully address the Su Lake famine worsened instability within the realm. 54
• Fan Yan — Grand Scholar of the Wenchang Pavilion who repeatedly urged famine relief and reductions to redundant military forces. 54 77
• Liu Longqing — Minister of Revenue who gained Yu Daocheng's favor through flattery and later maintained covert ties with Prince Qin's faction. 54
• Green-Clad Guard — An investigative force tasked with matters such as the Raven Sect's disruption of grain routes. 77 81
• Imperial Guard — Guards the capital and Imperial Palace; its authority was repeatedly tested during assassinations, succession struggles, and invasions. 83 89 145

Early Military Division

Force	Commander	Reported Strength / Area
Capital Garrison Feather Army	Second Prince Yu Yunping	140,000 troops stationed around the capital and Guanzhong 11
Prince Qin's Army	Yu Shihuang	Nearly 200,000 troops controlling much of the Central Plains and north 11
Supreme General Five Armies	Yu Qinghan	Nominally 300,000 personnel in the south and central regions; roughly 100,000 were combat troops, with many others assigned to logistics 11

The office of Supreme General could mobilize the dynasty's national forces. It remained vacant for three years before Yu Qinghan was restored to the position during the Northern Wolf crisis. 146

Leadership and Succession

• Yu Daocheng — Founding emperor; critically wounded in the National Longevity Celebration assassination and later confirmed dead. 84 85
• Yu Shihuang — Prince Qin and eldest son. He seized control of the capital after his father's death, but was betrayed by Yu Yunping and killed during the ensuing conflict. 89 97
• Yu Yunping — Prince Yan and second emperor. He took the throne after Yu Shihuang's fall, but his suspicious governance, purges, and military defeats destabilized the dynasty; he died less than a year into his reign. 97 122 144
• Yu Yunping's son — A five-year-old ruler installed after his father's death. He lacked the ability to govern during the capital's crisis. 144 145
• Yu Qinghan — Former princess and Supreme General. She returned to defend the capital, was named Chu King, and later ascended as Great Xia's third emperor. 146 150

Major Crises

Su Lake Famine

A severe drought devastated the Su Lake Region, causing crop failures while local granaries were depleted and merchants hoarded grain. Fan Yan argued that excessive military spending had deprived civilians of relief supplies, but Yu Daocheng rejected major reductions to the army. 54

National Longevity Celebration Assassination

Yu Daocheng's sixtieth birthday celebration became the setting for a Raven Sect assassination attempt. A Raven Talisman empowered the assassin to challenge the Crimson-Eyed Golden Dragon, leaving the emperor severely injured and Great Xia's national fortune weakened. 83 84

Succession Conflict

After Yu Daocheng's death, Yu Shihuang took power with Mister Wang's aid, while Yu Yunping maneuvered against him and seized the throne. The Raven Sect simultaneously prepared a rebellion, and the Imperial City became the site of factional warfare and attacks by Demons and Monsters. 89 92 99

Great Yan Restoration

The revival of Great Yan's national fortune reignited support for its surviving crown prince, Zhao Huai. Great Yan remnants seized Nanyu Prefecture and rapidly occupied southern cities, aided by widespread local dissatisfaction with Great Xia's famine response, harsh laws, and replacement of established noble families. 114 123 143

Northern Wolf Invasion

The Northern Wolf Empire invaded from the north, capturing twelve prefectures before threatening the capital. Shanhai Pass later fell, leaving the northern plains exposed and accelerating Yu Yunping's collapse. 139 143 147

Yu Qinghan returned as Supreme General, led the defense of Xia Capital, and repelled the Northern Wolf forces. Her victory established the public support that enabled her enthronement. 146 150

Reign of Empress Yu Qinghan

Yu Qinghan ascended the throne under the era name Longxing. Her accession produced the Nine-Feathered Red Phoenix national-fortune phenomenon, replacing the weakened dragon manifestation. 150

Her early decrees included war preparations, the promotion of Jin Province, and a search for capable people across the realm. She later advocated employing officials by merit rather than age or faction. 150 151

The Empress replaced routine daily court sessions with a cabinet-based process: major affairs were screened by the cabinet before being submitted to the imperial bedchamber for approval. 190

Her reign continued to face challenges from Prince Changning, who promoted his own followers, held influence over part of the Imperial Army, manipulated the salt trade, and allegedly colluded with sects and the Demon Sect. 185 190 206

Relationships

• Great Yan Dynasty — Former ruling dynasty and principal political rival. Great Yan's restoration divided Great Xia's territory and legitimacy, but Yu Qinghan later pursued a ceasefire with Zhao Huai. 143 198
• Northern Wolf Empire — Northern invader that captured major territory and breached Shanhai Pass before Yu Qinghan repelled its army from Xia Capital. 139 143 150
• Raven Sect — Heretical sect responsible for disrupting grain routes, plotting rebellion, and participating in the attack on Yu Daocheng. 77 84 89
• Prince Changning Pei Ming — Powerful internal threat whose faction, military influence, and dealings with external forces endangered Yu Qinghan's authority. 185 190 206
• Immortal Sects — Formally prohibited from interfering in mortal succession disputes, though individual sects and cultivators remain influential around Great Xia's political affairs. 77 126
• Zhao Huai — Crown Prince of restored Great Yan and Yu Qinghan's husband. Their marriage became the basis for the Yanxia Agreement and a proposed united front against foreign enemies and Demons and Monsters. 192 198

Yanxia Agreement

Yu Qinghan and Zhao Huai agreed that Great Xia and Great Yan should cease hostilities rather than continue weakening each other. Zhao Huai publicly argued that both states needed to cooperate against the Demon Sect, foreign powers, Demons and Monsters, and future crises. 198