Compiled from The Great Chinese Emperors
Diku’s
reign was Gaoxin. A great grandson of Huangdi, Diku became king at the age of
30 and followed the system of government set up by Huangdi and Zhuanxu. It was
said that he refused to wear the crown and the king’s robes until he was
satisfied that the people’s welfare had improved.
He
created new official posts with clear demarcated duties relevant to the society
of his time. These included the 5 ministries: The Ministry of Land, The
Ministry of Forestry, The Ministry of Waters, The Ministry of Metal Ores and
The Ministry of Fire. He would personally conduct frequent inspections to
ensure that the country was well-run.
After
observing the Heavens and the changes in the four seasons, he charted a revised
calendar which benefited farming. Diku ruled the country with benevolence, and
won the people’s support with his integrity. There was peace and the people
lived in abundance. Under his rule, musicians played the new songs Jiuzhao, Liulie and Wenying.
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