Yi Yin 伊尹

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Worthy minister of the Shang dynasty, assisted Cheng Tang in overthrowing Xia.

In history — Records of the Grand Historian

Yi Yin was a worthy minister of the Shang dynasty, assisted Cheng Tang in overthrowing Xia, later acted as regent, exiled Tai Jia to Tong Palace, then welcomed Emperor Tai Jia back and returned the government to him.

In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas

Yi Yin was a worthy minister of the Shang dynasty, assisted Cheng Tang in attacking Jie.

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