Dayu led the people after thirteen years of hard work, and finally from south to north, from west to east, dredged the river and subdued the flood. People were able to return to their homes happily, and they were able to live a stable and happy life.

For the contribution of Dayu to control the water, all the people in the world are vying to sing praises for him, they said: "Our Yu is the great Yu." If it weren't for Dayu's control of the water, we would have been buried in the belly of the fish. Therefore, Dayu is our re-created parents, and we will never forget his kindness. ”

Emperor Shun saw that Dayu succeeded in controlling the water, he used the highest etiquette to Dayu to wash the dust, and he personally led the ministers to welcome Dayu and other water control heroes to return triumphantly. At the grand celebration party, Emperor Shun set up a big feast to reward all the meritorious ministers. Di Shun also asked Dayu to talk about his thoughts and experience in water control.

Dayu said with emotion: "First of all, I want to thank Emperor Shun for his trust in me, and the water control is mainly due to the people who trekked through the mountains and rivers with me, and braved the wind and rain to go deep into the flood area. Through on-the-spot investigation of the flood-stricken areas, everyone learned about the mountains and rivers in various places and found out the flow trend of the flood.

On this basis, they finally formulated a unified water control plan and launched a large-scale water control work. This time, we are in line with a policy, that is, to conform to the natural laws of heaven and earth. We went high and dredging low, digging deep ditches and rivers, eliminating congestion, digging mountains and ditches, and dredging waterways.

After 13 years of concerted efforts, we finally filled in the flood abyss, dredged the river, and allowed the water to flow unimpeded on the earth. Eventually, all the rivers flow into the ocean through the connection between lakes and rivers.

This time, our sweat was not in vain, and it also effectively cured the flood disaster. This flood control is not just my own work, it is the greatest victory of the collective wisdom and unity of our people. ”

"Good! Dayu said it well! But the main credit for this is still your Dayu. If you don't lead it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to complete this great cause of water control. and Boyi and Houji's contributions are not small. Who among you can tell us what you have encountered in the process of water control? You might as well tell us what you've been through. ”

Boyi preemptively said: "Emperor Shun, our Dayu is really not simple!" At that time, Dayu led us every day to trek through mountains and rivers, and slept in the open. We have traveled all over the mountains and rivers of China, poor and remote places, and even inaccessible places have left our footprints.

Every time he goes out, Dayu holds the line in his left hand and the rules in his right hand, and he measures wherever he goes. Whenever he found a place that needed to be managed, he went to the local tribe to mobilize the masses to help with the construction. Whenever the water conservancy project is needed, he works with the people. He eats at the construction site, sleeps at the construction site, digs mountains and rocks, wears stars and moons, and never retreats. ”

Hou Ji scrambled and said: "Yes, Emperor Shun, since Dayu has been controlling the water, he has neglected to take care of the family, and he has passed the door three times without entering, but he has put all his physical and mental energy on the great cause of water control." During this period, Dayu never cared about personal gains and losses, and always mingled with the people.

Everywhere he went, he always lived in a simple straw hut, wore tattered clothes, ate rough food, carried the heaviest tools, and did the hardest and most tiring work. Over the past few years, Dayu is really much older.

Let's see, Dayu has been exposed to the wind and sun and blisters and rain all year round, his body has long been tired, he is so tired that his legs are sore, and his body is also deformed. As a result of the wear and tear of labor, the hairs on his legs and arms were stripped off, and his palms and soles were covered with thick calluses. ”

Hou Ji said, two lines of tears had flowed. Everyone looked at Dayu together, but saw that Dayu, who was sitting in the position of the guest of honor, was indeed haggard, his face was dark, and the wind and frost of the years also dyed his beard and hair full of white. Everyone was shocked when they watched it, and everyone shed tears of excitement.

Gaotao's mood was even more uneasy, he said; "Yes! It was I who invited Dayu out of the mountain and made him suffer so many crimes, and we are all ashamed of him. Let's see, this black and thin thin old man now, is he still the white, fat, handsome, tall and strong young man he was before? It's just like two people, no wonder his wife doesn't know him when she sees him. ”

Dayu saw that everyone was emotional, so he smiled and said: "Hey! Ay! Ladies and gentlemen, today is a happy day, let's not talk about that, let's just talk about some pleasant things. You see, through our unremitting efforts, we have split countless mountain peaks, dredged countless rivers, and built countless dikes. With everyone's efforts, all the rivers in the world have obediently flowed to the sea, the flood has been lifted, and the water control has been successful, which is very good. ”

Bo Yi said: "Yes, although we have worked hard to control the water, we are also very happy every time we treat a section of the river basin. At that time, we governed Longmen Mountain in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.

Longmen Mountain is located in the north of Liangshan, when Dayu led us to divert the Yellow River water from Jishi Mountain (Gansu), and then diverted water to the south to Liangshan, and when the Yellow River water was channeled to Liangshan, it was blocked by Longmen Mountain.

At that time, Dayu inspected the terrain, and he felt that a waterway had to be carved in that place. However, Dayu found that Longmen Mountain was high and big and difficult to chisel, so he chose the most labor-saving canyon to excavate, and we only chiseled a large mouth 80 steps wide from there, and led the river over.

After the Longmen waterway was opened, perhaps because the Longmen was too high, many fish that went up the water could not swim there. So, in order to swim out of the gate, the fish jumped up as hard as they could, but only a handful of the best fish could jump over. We were amazed to see the fish that jumped over the dragon gate, and they were like golden dragons flying in the air. So, we said it was 'carp jumping over the dragon gate'. ”

Hou Ji also said excitedly: "Yes, every time we finish managing a river basin, we will have a full sense of achievement." Moreover, whenever the flood has just receded and the land is very wet, Dayu asked Boyi to distribute rice seeds to the people, and let me teach the people to plant rice extensively. Sure enough, after everyone's hard work, grain crops have been harvested in these fertile lands. At that time, the hearts of the people did not mention how happy they were. ”

At the end of the state banquet, the celebration meeting was held in the palace square, and all the ministers of civil and military affairs attended together. At the meeting, Emperor Shun gave Dayu the greatest affirmation, and he also gave Dayu high praise.

Di Shun said excitedly: "Ladies and gentlemen, today, we are gathered here to celebrate and award our water control hero Dayu and the ministers who participated in the water control this time. We are grateful to the heroes for the stability and happiness they have brought us. Since then, the farmland of the world has become a rice granary, and the people can build houses and live together, and everyone has lived a happy and prosperous life. Here, on behalf of everyone, I would like to thank Dayu and other heroes of water control! ”

Dayu said modestly: "Thank you Emperor Shun for affirming us, today, I can finally give a satisfactory explanation to the people of the world." Thinking about my father's failure to control the water, he caused the loss to everyone, I Dayu expressed my deep apologies, the success of the water control, I am in the name of my father to apologize to everyone. ”

When Di Shun saw Dayu say this, he was also very excited. Then he said: "Dayu, it is our blessing to have people like you who do great things in a down-to-earth manner!" ”

Dayu said: "Emperor Shun, you don't have to praise me so much, this is what I should do." ”

Di Shun said again: "Dayu! I found that you are my body and ears, and that you have done everything to my heart. I want to do good for the people, and you help me. I want to observe the heavens, you know the laws of the sun, moon and stars. I want to preach the Five Virtues, and you help me. With your sincerity and character, you have made the people of our country innocent and simple. Your credit is so great that you even surpass mine, so you are our pride! ”

After the celebration, after the solemn ceremony of worshipping the heavens, Emperor Shun announced to all the people: "All subjects! Now, I would like to announce to you the awards of all the meritorious heroes to show their recognition and reward.

The success of Dayu's water control, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, the world has been governed since then, which is the blessing brought by Dayu's contributions. Here, I will be Dayu as the 'earl', and is located in the Central Plains, fertile and beautiful, the vast geography of the great 'Xia' as Yu's fief. In the future, Dayu is the 'Xia Kingdom' Earl, and his title is 'Xia Bo'.

Next, I will give this very valuable black treasure jade 'Yugui' to Dayu in recognition of his great achievements. This piece of jade is actually a symbol of supreme power, which is also our highest gift to Dayu. ”

Di Shun paused and said: "Subjects, because Boyi has made outstanding contributions in the process of assisting Dayu in controlling the water, I also admire this young man. Therefore, I will marry my little daughter 'Yao' to Boyi. In addition, I gave him a black pennant 'Soap Swim' as a reward.

Boyi's fief is in the 'Fei Kingdom' of the 'Dongyi clan' tribe. From now on, you will be the Earl Marquis of the 'Fei Kingdom', and your title will be 'Da Fei'. Boyi, after that, you still serve as a Yu official, with the responsibility of taking charge of the mountains and breeding birds and beasts. ”

Then, Di Shun said: "Below, reward our other meritorious hero 'abandoned'." Qi is the son of Emperor Yu and the brother of Emperor Yao, and I have made him the agricultural official Houji. When Houji was helping Dayu to control the flood, he used his own advantages to teach the people to sow grains and restore agricultural production in the disaster area after the flood was quelled.

Second, Houji is also responsible for the allocation of grain, so as to make up for the shortfall with a surplus. Under his management, grain crops such as rice, millet (sorghum), millet (millet), soybean (beans), and wheat were able to flourish according to the seasons. Therefore, Houji's contribution is also very large.

Now, the fief I gave to Houji is the birthplace of his mother, the imperial concubine Jiang Yan, the 'Youtai clan' tribe. After you manage the 'Youtai Clan', you will be the Bohou of the 'Youtai Kingdom'. Houji, after you arrived at Youtai, your position was still that of an agricultural official in charge of agricultural affairs and teaching people to farm. You must continue to give full play to your own advantages, teach people how to grow crops, cultivate grains, and regard the development of agriculture as a great cause, so that everyone of our people can have something to eat. ”

Then, Di Shun said: "Subjects, we will reward all the heroes who have contributed to the control of the water. Ziqi (Houji's brother, the ancestor of the merchants), your fief is in the 'Shangluo clan' tribe, and you will be the marquis of the 'Shang Kingdom'.

Ziqi, since you have served as Situ, you must help the people straighten out the interpersonal relationships that are not close enough, and sincerely promote the five religions, so that the people have fathers and sons, kings and ministers are righteous, men and women are different, the elders and young are orderly, and friends have faith. You have to lead by example and be generous to others. ”

In the end, Di Shun said to Boyi's brother Gaotao: "Gaotao, your fief is in the tribe of the 'Youzhi Clan', and you will be the Bohou of the 'Tateshi Country'." Gaotao, since you are a magistrate who administers the laws and punishments of the government, you must always protect the interests of the people. Now not only barbarians are invading China, but there are also bad people doing evil. All of this requires you to punish them with discipline so that you can effectively stop their stupid behavior. ”

The conference ended successfully in the joy of the people, and everyone returned to their respective feudal countries with excitement to continue their new journey.

Soon after, the three Miao people in the south were not on good terms with the Central Plains, and they had provocative behaviors against China, so Emperor Shun sent Dayu and Boyi to conquer them. When Sanmiao saw that Di Shun used force to suppress them, they were even more dissatisfied, and the two sides saw that they were at the point of tension.