Boyi and Shuqi were two Dongyi brothers from Guzhu, a Dongyi vassal state under the Shang dynasty. According to tradition, they lived at the time of the transition between the Shang dynasty and the Zhou dynasty. They are remembered in literary culture for their personal and moral virtue, loyalty, and pacifist idealism.
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Di Xin (King Zhou) of the Shang dynasty accompanied by consort Daji, in the midst of their abominable acts. Nevertheless, Boyi and Shuqi indirectly swore loyalty to the dynasty after they fled their land of birth.
Depiction of King Wen of Zhou, originally a vassal of the Shang dynasty to whose territory Boyi and Shuqi fled after hearing reports of his able governance
Map of the location of the Battle of Muye, where the rising Zhou dynasty defeated the incumbent Shang dynasty
Fiddlehead ferns, said to be Boyi and Shuqi's diet in exile, shown newly picked and washed. They are generally considered to be toxic before cooking.
Fiddlehead ferns, prepared dish.
Qing dynasty illustration of Bo Yi.About this person
Boyi and Shuqi were two Dongyi brothers from Guzhu, a Dongyi vassal state under the Shang dynasty. According to tradition, they lived at the time of the transition between the Shang dynasty and the Zhou dynasty. They are remembered in literary culture for their personal and moral virtue, loyalty, and pacifist idealism. Sometimes they are referred to together just as "Boyi", after the elder brother.
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