King Zhou of Shang
Names: King Zhou of ShangKing Zhou
First appears in Book 1: The Three-Body Problem, chapter 7 (7)
Appearances
B1
B2
B3
What you know
Book 1: The Three-Body Problem
- Ch 7King Zhou rules from a pyramid palace in Zhao Ge and stays awake during Chaotic Eras while his country is dehydrated.
- Ch 7King Zhou orders rehydration when the long Stable Era arrives, and orders dehydration when the three flying stars appear.
- Ch 7King Zhou tells the players they may exit because the game is no longer fun at this point.
Connections
- ally ofFu Xiadvises the king
- related toKing Wen of Zhouserves as a scholar-advisor seeking to present a calendar
- related toZhao Gehis capital
Key moments
- Book 1 · Ch 7King Wen's prediction before King Zhou
In the pyramid, King Zhou introduces Fu Xi; King Wen draws the I Ching wheel and forecasts the eras, and King Zhou orders verification as the ceiling opens.
- Book 1 · Ch 7Rehydration of the world
After King Wen's predicted Stable Era begins, King Zhou orders rehydration and the people revive in lakes, celebrating for eight days.
- Book 1 · Ch 7The sun fails to rise
After eight days the sun does not rise and three flying stars appear. King Zhou orders dehydration and King Wen leaps into the cauldron.