Cheng Tang (born Zi Lü), recorded on oracle bones as, in English, Tai Yi (太乙) or Da Yi (大乙), was the first king of the Shang dynasty. Traditionally considered a virtuous ruler, as signified with the common nickname of "Tang the Perfect" given to him. According to legend, he overthrew Jie, the last ruler of the Xia dynasty.

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