Yi people lived in the early Xia Dynasty 4000 years ago. At first, he was the leader of a big tribe in the lower reaches of Ma Jiahe in Dongyi area (the central area is in present-day Shandong Province) and a famous sharpshooter. Later, he quickly became the leader of the Dongyi nationality by his own ability.

Xia Wang, who was in power at that time, was the grandson of Dayu and the son of Xia Qi, the founder of Xia Dynasty. Taikang indulged in pleasure, regardless of the lives of the people, causing dissatisfaction among the people. Therefore, Yi moved at the right time, overthrew the rule of Taikang by force and seized the state power. However, he did not ascend the throne himself, but made Taikang's younger brother a nominal Wang Xia. Although Yi was not arrogant and extravagant, his interest in hunting and having fun increased greatly after he took power, which affected his management of state affairs and his power gradually fell into the hands of minister Han Zhuo. Finally, one day, disaster arrival. Ambitious and ruthless, Han Zhuo killed Yi and his son.