From a historical point of view
Emperor Yan refers to the ancient tribal leaders or rulers in China. It is said that he is a descendant of the Yellow Emperor. According to Historical Records and other ancient documents, Emperor Yan was one of the five emperors in ancient China, and the Xia Dynasty ruled the Central Plains around the 27th century BC. Emperor Yan is considered to be the same ancestor of the Chinese nation. He has made some contributions in agriculture, medicine, textile and other aspects, and formulated some basic etiquette systems.
Legendary angel
Yan Di's life experiences and deeds are endowed with more mythical colors. According to legend, Emperor Yan is a god between heaven and earth. His mother is Leizu and his father is Shennong. Emperor Yan became the leader and pioneer of the Chinese nation after defeating the challenge of God Beasts such as Chiyou. He taught people to farm, preserve health and cure diseases, and created the foundation of Chinese civilization.
Yan Di's life story
Teach people to cultivate
Emperor Yan observed the movement of heaven and earth, invented the 24 solar terms, and taught the people how to grow crops according to the solar terms. He also planted various crops himself, and summed up his experience and passed it on to people.
Make pottery
Emperor Yan invented pottery. He used clay and water to make pottery of various shapes, such as bowls, pots and cans, and invented the technology of firing pottery.
Creative medicine
Emperor Yan invented medicine through personal practice. He tasted all kinds of herbs and recorded their curative effects and side effects. After repeated experiments and summary, he finally invented Chinese medicine.
Unified tribe
Yan Di tribe was originally divided into several parts, fighting with each other. Through various means, Emperor Yan finally unified the tribes and formed a powerful alliance.
The Battle between Emperor Yan and Huangdi
According to legend, there was a great war between Emperor Yan and the Yellow Emperor, which ended in the failure of Emperor Yan. This war is regarded as a great event in the history of the Chinese nation, and it marks that China has entered a new historical period.