According to legend, in the early years of Xia Dynasty, Wang Dayu of Xia Dynasty divided the world into Kyushu, ordered all states in Kyushu to offer bronze wares, cast Jiuding as a symbol of Kyushu, and carved the famous mountains, waters and wonders of Kyushu on Jiuding, symbolizing that one state had a tripod and concentrated Jiuding in the capital of Xia Dynasty.
Jiuding is synonymous with China and a symbol of the supremacy of kingship and the unity and prosperity of the country. Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties were regarded as national treasures symbolizing state power.
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The origin of Jiuding:
In Zuo Zhuan, the situation of Jiuding casting is as follows:
In the early years of Xia Dynasty, Dayu decided that the world was Kyushu, and the state set up state animal husbandry. After Xia Qi, Kyushu pastoral contributed bronze and cast Jiuding.
In advance, people were sent to paint the famous mountains, rivers, places of interest and wonders in various states of the country into picture books, and then selected famous craftsmen were sent to imitate these paintings on Jiuding, symbolizing that a state has a tripod.
The carved figures also reflect the mountains and rivers of the state. Jiuding symbolizes Kyushu, which embodies the unity of the whole country and the high concentration of kingship, indicating that Wang Xia has become the master of the world and complied with the "destiny".
As the saying goes: "All over the world, is it the land of kings, the land of leaders, or the minister of kings?" Since then, Kyushu has become synonymous with China, "Dingding" and the establishment of state power.