Biography of Historical Records and Huo Zhi

According to legend, Shun's father was blind. Shun's mother died a long time ago. Later, he married another wife and gave birth to a son named Xiang, who was arrogant.

Shun's father is an old fool who only loves his ex-wife and his children. Stepmother regards Shun as a thorn in her side and can't tolerate Shun. My brother seems to be a rude, arrogant and selfish guy. Only my little sister is a little kind. Living in such a family, Shun is not only not warm, but also often scolded by his father. The vicious stepmother is always looking for an opportunity to kill Shun. Shun couldn't stay at home any longer, so he had to move to the foot of Mount Li, build a hut, reclaim a wasteland and live alone.

Although his father beat and scolded him, his stepmother viciously tried to kill him, and his younger brother always bullied him, he had a sincere filial piety, was very filial to his parents and loved his siblings. He cultivates the world in Lishan alone, and always secretly brings some food to help his parents in times of famine. Shun is a noble and humble person. Under the influence of his virtue, farmers who used to fight for land and boundaries can live in harmony every time they farm in Lishan. Later, Shun went fishing, and people who fought for fishing grounds were able to live in harmony. Wherever Shun goes, his lofty virtue can influence the people around him. Everyone likes him and lives beside him. A year later, his residence became a village. In the third year, it became a small town.

At that time, Yao was old and was looking for wise men in the world, ready to give up the throne to Shun. The heads of families all over the country also recommended Shun, saying that he was filial and talented and could be an heir. So Yao married his two daughters and gave him the throne. After becoming a monarch, Shun always cared about the sufferings of the people and managed the country well.