#2 - Origins 2: Five Emperors, Twelve Islands
The History of China
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Emperor Shun's Reluctant Acceptance to Rule the Empire
In 2275 BCE, Shun assumed the title of co-emperor alongside the now more than 90-year-old Yao. The subsequent three years of co-brewership were marked by Yao seeding more and more of his authority to the incoming leader before retiring altogether. Though he had initially declined the heavy burden of rule, now that Shun had risen to the challenge, he endeavored to mold the kingdom into his image.
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