Yao Emperor
Yao was an emperor in the ancient legend of China. As a tribe chief in the later period of the patriarchal society, he was also called Taotang or Tang Yao in history.
Legend says he once appointed Yihe to take charge of the calendar. When Yao became old, he chose Shun as the prince regent after three years' examination. When he died, Shun became the emperor. But it was also said, in his late years, Yao was put in jail and replaced by Shun. Yao was very diligent and economical. He showed great concern for his people, thus was adored by them and was regarded as an ideal emperor in people's mind.
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