place
Xia
also: the Xia dynasty, 夏
The first dynasty of Chinese tradition, overthrown by Tang the founder of Yin (Shang). Its fall is the text's first example of victory prepared by an insider.
Reading notes
- The Art of War §13.3 served in Xia
Xia, the first dynasty of Chinese tradition, whose failing house Yi Zhi served before going over to Tang, founder of Yin.