Lord Lu's Network

The long road wound on, and an army like a long dragon marched all the way toward the Central Plains beneath its banners.

The Dongyi Tribe was also known as the Nine Yi Tribe. Since ancient times, this had been the general name for the tribal peoples of the east, but in truth the Dongyi Tribe was divided into many tribes, of which the strongest was the Youqiong Clan.

Later, a formidable figure appeared among the Dongyi, named Houyi. He was exceedingly skilled at archery and became the leader of the Dongyi Tribe.

Later generations, in order to distinguish him from Dayi, the sun-shooting hero of Emperor Yao's time, called him Houyi.

At that time, the Central Plains belonged to the Great Xia Dynasty, whose might shook the four directions, so the Dongyi Tribe submitted to Great Xia. After Xia King Qi "passed away," his son Taikang succeeded the throne.

However, Taikang was obsessed with pleasure outings and hunting, and neglected affairs of state, so Houyi seized the opportunity to grasp real power and drove him out.

After Taikang died, Houyi installed Taikang's fourth younger brother, Zhongkang, as king, but actual power was manipulated in Houyi's hands.

However, Houyi was also just like Taikang. After gaining real power, he loved going out to hunt, and later was killed by his trusted aide and disciple Han Zhuo.

The one leading the army to invade the Central Plains this time was also the leader of the Youqiong Clan.

Like the barbarians, the Dongyi Tribe often came to the borders of the Central Plains to plunder livestock, grain, and women, so when they came to the Central Plains, they seemed to know the roads as well as driving a light cart on a familiar path.

Dongling Mountain—once they crossed it, they would be