When the Xia Dynasty was founded, Dayu was named Xia Houshi. He gained the support of various clans through water control and married Tu Shanshi, thus enhancing his power. After the Tushan Congress, the pattern of "the world is the mainstay" was initially laid, and the Xia Dynasty was established. The authority was further established through the Huijishan meeting. Dayu forged Jiuding, criminal law, built prisons, formed an army, and initially established state institutions. Dayu further launched the war against Sanmiao, and won a great victory.

After Dayu, his son succeeded to the throne. This move aroused the dissatisfaction of the Hu family, so there was a battle in Gansu, whether to launch or win. The hereditary system of the throne replaced the abdication system.

Taikang lost the country and Shao Kang was revived. After the death of Qi, Taikang succeeded to the throne, indulged in debauchery and hunted to excess. Hou Yi, the leader of the poor people in Dongyi, took the opportunity to attack Xia Houshi, killed Taikang and became the de facto ruler of Xia Dynasty. But Hou Yi, who was also addicted to wine and hunting, was replaced by Han Zhuo. The two of them launched a large-scale pursuit of Xia Houshi. The grandson of Taikang fled to the allied princes Qiu Xun and You Yu who won the surname, and finally reorganized the Xia nationality, defeated the poor Han Zhuo, and restored the rule of the Xia Dynasty, which was called "Shao Kang Center" in history.

The rise and fall of Xia Dynasty. After Shao Kang, he experienced several generations, such as "country", "Huai", "headstrong", "venting", "enduring" and "Geng". This period was the most stable in Xia Dynasty, and the economy developed rapidly. Militarily, the Xia Dynasty conquered Dongyi. The late Xia Dynasty experienced several generations of Violet, Kong Jia, Gao, Fa and Jie, and the Xia Dynasty went into decline. Jie, the last king of Xia Dynasty, was a famous tyrant, and the Xia Dynasty was finally destroyed by Shang Tang. Xia dynasty experienced 14 area and 47 1 year.