Introduction to Du Kang:
1, Du Kang (date of birth is unknown), is the "ancestor of brewing" in ancient Chinese legends, and Shuowen Jiezi contains Dukang's first wine. According to folklore and historical records, Du Kang, also known as Shao Kang, was the fifth king of Xia Dynasty (also known as Huangdi, Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Han Dynasty). According to legend, Du Kang was the inventor of wine, so later generations regarded Du Kang as Dionysus and the wine industry regarded Du Kang as the ancestor. Confucius quoted a poem from Hanshu Ying Shao: "Du Kang made wine", and later generations borrowed "Du Kang" to refer to wine.
2. According to the records of ancient books, Du Kang's contribution is mainly wine making. There are many records about Du Kang's wine-making in historical documents, such as "Poetry Book" which says: "Du Kang makes wine. Shao Kang makes wine. " In Shangshu Wine Patent, "Heaven is the only way for our people, and worships Yuan", and Kong quoted the world book "Hanshu Yingshao": "Du Kang made wine".
3. Xu Shen in the Eastern Han Dynasty wrote "Shuo Wen Jie Zi Towel Department": "Shao Kang, an ancient man, first made broom wine. Shao Kang, Du Kang also. " Jiang Tong of Jin Dynasty recorded in Wine and Wine: "The prosperity of wine comes from the emperor, or the cloud is also the emperor, which is called Du Kang. There is an endless supply of food, and there is nothing but mulberries, which makes it delicious and delicious for a long time. It is not surprising that this is due to this. " Song, The Classic of Wine: "Du Kang Brews Wine." Ming and Xu Shiquan wrote: "You said Du Kang handed down from generation to generation, and I said Chang 'e squeezed out tears".
4. Qing Chen Weisong's "Man Jiang Hong Wen Ruan Ting dismissed the official letter and sent it to Xiqiao" said: "Make peace gradually, Du Kangzuo brewed." Zhang Hua's Natural History said, "Du Kang makes wine." The ancient jade piece says, "Wine is made in Du Kang." Li Han's "Qiu Meng" says: "Du Kang makes wine and Cangjie makes words." Zhu Biao's Classic of Wine said: "The work of wine is still there. Yidi brewing mash, Du Kang brewing. Is it named after good brewing, and suppression begins here? " The Outline of Neijing said: "Yi Di Zuo. Du Kangzao ".