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Shao Kang's Early Life
- Shao Kang, a Chinese prince, faced exile after his family's defeat by the usurper Han Zhuo.
- He grew up learning skills to avenge his family and reclaim his birthright.
Shao Kang's Escape and Alliance
- Shao Kang fled north after his hiding place was discovered by Han Zhuo.
- A neighboring king offered Shao Kang his daughter's hand in marriage, land, and protection.
Ancient Chinese Land Grants
- In the third millennium BCE, Chinese kings granted land to sons to expand the empire.
- This system allowed successful holdings to grow into autonomous city-states or kingdoms.