Shennongzi and Xiaoyu naturally followed Dayu to live in the pavilion, Xuangong, Huang Ge, Changxin, and Zhuhai four generals, whose homes were not in the imperial capital, so they also followed Dayu to the pavilion to settle down. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Early the next morning, Boyi, Pythagorean, and Jiuzhang rushed to the pavilion together, and saw Dayu with Shennongzai, Xiaoyu, Xuangong, Huang Ge, Changxin, and Zhuhai.

Changxin and Zhuhai reported to Dayu the process of measuring the circle of the world, and Zhuhai said: "I measured from the North Sea to the South China Sea, a total of 233,575 steps. Each step is a zhang long. ”

Chang Xin said: "I measured from the coast of the East China Sea to the top of Kunlun Mountain, a total of 5009,800 steps. Each step is also one zhang long. ”

Dayu said: "We have such a vast country, which makes people proud and proud, but the country is not easy to manage." We might as well refer to the shape of the "River Map" and divide the world into nine states, three states in the vertical and horizontal, in the shape of a chessboard. In this way, we will have a clue about how to govern it in the future. ”

Everyone praised in unison: "Da Situ is extremely worried. The country is too big to be governed, and there is no way to start. If it is divided into Kyushu and governed separately, there is no need to 'grab the beard and eyebrows together'. Different situations can be distinguished and treated differently. ”

In the end, everyone unanimously agreed to the plan of dividing the world into nine states, and formulated a system for the 800 princes under the world to pay tribute to the central emperor. Prepare to go to the court tomorrow to report to the Son of Heaven.

The next day, after breakfast, Dayu led five little brothers and four generals to the court and reported to Emperor Shun.

Di Shun sat in the center of the court, lined with civil and military ministers. Dayu led a group of people to salute and said: "Chen Dayu, in the thirteen years of water control, led Boyi, Pythagorean, Jiuzhang, Shennongzai, Xiaoyu and four generals Xuangong, Huang Ge, Changxin, Zhuhai, traveled all over the land of China, from the coast of the East China Sea to the foot of Kunlun Mountain, and the North Sea desert to the coast of the South China Sea, examined the world's rivers and mountains and lakes and seas.

After the end of the water control, he sent Chang Xin and Zhu Hai two generals to measure the radius of the world. From the North Sea to the South China Sea, there are 233,575 steps, each step is one zhang. From the East China Sea to the Kunlun Mountains in the west, there are a total of 5009,800 steps, and each step is also one zhang.

The country is big and proud, but it is not easy to manage when the country is big. After careful discussion, the ministers finally decided on a plan to divide the world into nine states. The Son of Heaven is as follows: 'We follow the arrangement of the "River Map" and divide the world into nine states, arranged in the shape of three vertical and three horizontal, and the nine palaces and eight trigrams.

The northernmost column of three states, with the Yellow River as the axis, is Jizhou, Yanzhou and Qingzhou.

Jizhou is in the north of the Yellow River, from Hukou of the Yellow River in the west, to the East China Sea in the east, to the Huangsha Desert in the north, and to the bank of the Yellow River in the south. Because it is the imperial capital, it is also the birthplace of Chinese civilization. , so it has the largest area and the largest population in Kyushu.

Yanzhou, on the south bank of the Yellow River, starts from Xingyang on the edge of the Yellow River in the west, reaches the foot of Mount Tai in the east, reaches the Yellow River in the north, and reaches Jishui in the south.

Qingzhou is in the east of Yanzhou, starting from the foot of Mount Tai in the west, to the coast of the East China Sea in the east, to the Scorpion Stone Mountain in the north, and to Yimeng in the south.

The southernmost column of three states, with the Yangtze River as the horizontal axis, is distributed in the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, namely Liangzhou, Jingzhou and Yangzhou.

Liangzhou is in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, starting from Kunlun Mountain in the west, Bashan and Wushan in the east, Taibai Mountain in the Qinling Mountains in the north, and connecting Caiyun in the south.

Jingzhou is in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, starting from Wushan and Bashan in the west. It is east to the mouth of Poyang Lake, north to Jingshan Mountain, Dabie Mountain, and south to Lingnan.

Yangzhou, in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, stretches from the mouth of Poyang Lake in the west, to the East China Sea in the east, from the Huai River in the north, and to the Wuyi Mountains in the south.

In the middle, there are three states, distributed over a vast area between the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.

Yongzhou is in the westernmost part, starting from the foot of Minshan Mountain in the west and reaching the Yellow River at the northern foot of Huashan Mountain in the east. It starts from the foot of Taibai Mountain in the Qinling Mountains in the south and reaches the desert Gobi in the north.

Yuzhou is in the middle, so it can also be called Zhongzhou. It starts from Qinling Huashan in the west, to Mangdang Mountain in the east, from the south bank of the Yellow River in the north, to Tongbai Mountain and Dabie Mountain in the south.

Xuzhou is in the easternmost part, connecting with Yuzhou in the west, east to the East China Sea, north from Jishui Yimeng Mountain, south to the shore of the Huai River. ”

The second item is to pay tribute.

"First of all, Jizhou. Jizhou is located at the foot of the Son of Heaven, the land of Gyeonggi, and is the birthplace of Chinese civilization. It has the largest territory, the most vast area, and the most abundant production. The Yellow River here is well governed, the mainland is well governed, the rivers are all in the way, the soil is white soil, the fields are the fifth class, and the tribute is the first class, and all kinds of animal skins and millet can be tributed.

Yanzhou. Between the Yellow River and Jishui is Yanzhou. The nine rivers were opened, and Lei Xia Ze became a lake. The water and the frustration flowed into Lei Xiaze. Silkworms have been raised in the places where the mulberry trees are planted. The people moved from the top of the hill to live on the flat land. The soil was black and fat, the vegetation was luxuriant, the trees were towering, the fields were of the sixth class, the taxes were of the third class, and the tribute was lacquer and silk, and there were colored silks. The tribute-paying ships traveled through Jishui and Luoshui to the Yellow River, and then transported from the Yellow River to the imperial capital.

Qingzhou, Mount Tai and the East China Sea are Qingzhou. The Shengyi has been well managed, and the water has been dredged. The soil is white, fertility is abundant, the fields are of the third class, and the tribute is of the fourth class. The tributes were salt and arrowroot, a variety of seafood, millet at the foot of Mount Tai, large cabbage, tussah silk, pine, strange stones and tin. The tributary ships could pass through Wenshui, Zishui to Jishui, and then to the Yellow River and enter the imperial capital.

Xuzhou. Between Yimeng Mountain and Huai River is Xuzhou. The Huai River, Yishui, and Surabaya have been brought under control, and the Mengshan and Yushan areas can already be planted. Onozawa has gathered deep water, and Higashihara has been governed. The soil is red, sticky and fertile, the vegetation grows, the fields are second-class, and the taxes are fifth-class. The tributes were the paulownia wood of Yishan, the pheasant of Yushan, the mussel beads of the Huai River, as well as black silk and white silk, and the stones and five-colored soil for chimes. The tribute boats traveled in the Huai River, Surabaya, Jishui, Chasm, Heze, and then through the Yellow River and entered the imperial capital.

Yuzhou. From the bank of the Yellow River to the land of Jingshan is Yuzhou. Yuzhou is in the center of Kyushu under heaven, so it is also called Zhongzhou. Yuzhou and Jizhou jointly own the Yellow River. It is the closest to the imperial capital and guards the imperial capital. Yishui and Jianshui have been channeled into the Luo River, and the Luo River flows into the Yellow River. The chasm has been dredged, and the water has been diverted into the Huai River, and the Heze has been dredged. The soil is soft loess, the lowlands are black hard soils, the land is fertile, it is the fourth class, the tribute is the second class, and the miscellaneous is the first class. The tributes were lacquer, hemp, kudzu, ramie, silk, and cotton. There are also stones for chimes. The ships that paid tribute could be in Luoshui, and then the Yellow River, and paid tribute to the imperial capital.

Yongzhou, from Heishui to Hexi is Yongzhou. The Jing River flows into the Wei River and then into the Yellow River. After Jingshan and Qishan were governed, Zhongnan Mountain, Bird and Mouse Mountain, and Wild Boar Ze were also governed, and Sanwei Mountain was already habitable. The soil there is yellow, the fields are of the first class, and the taxes are of the sixth class. The tributes were beautiful jade, beautiful stones and jewelry, and the tribute boats entered the Yellow River from the Luo River and then entered the imperial capital.

Yangzhou. From the east of the Huai River to the East China Sea is Yangzhou. Peng Lize has been filled with deep water, the southern islands can also live in peace, three large rivers have flowed eastward into the sea, and Zhenze has also been stabilized. There are bamboo forests, the grass is tall and lush, the trees are tall, the soil is moist earth, the fields are the ninth class, and the tribute is the seventh class. The tributes were gold, silver, brass, jade, stone, all kinds of bamboo vessels, ivory, rhino horn, oxtail and wood, feathers, brocade and orange grapefruit. Tribute ships traveled on the Yangtze River, Huai River, Chasm, Surabaya, and entered the Yellow River to pay tribute to the imperial capital.

Jingzhou. Between Jingshan and Hengshan is Jingzhou. The Yangtze River and the Han River flow into the sea in the east. Dongting Lake and Yunmengze have been settled and can be cultivated. The soil is moist soil, the fields are the eighth class, and the taxes are the third class. The tributes are feathers, oxtails, ivory, rhinoceros skin, gold, silver, brass, Tsubaki, Tochigi, cypress, cypress, whetstone, arrowhead, dansha, bamboo, bayberry, cypress, colored silk, beads, and the turtle of Jiujiang. The tribute boat passed through the Yangtze River, Tuoshui, dived to Luoshui, and then to the Yellow River, and paid tribute to the imperial capital.

Liangzhou. The south of Taibai Mountain in the Qinling Mountains, north of Hengduan Mountain, is Liangzhou. Tuoshui and diving have been dredged, and Emei Mountain and Daba Mountain have been cured. The soil is loose black soil, the fields are of the seventh class, and the tribute is the eighth class. The tributes were jade, silver, iron arrows, arrowheads, bears, foxes, and animal skins. The tribute boat line dived, poured into the water, entered the Weishui, and arrived at the Yellow River. ”

The third item, don't take five suits.

"With the national capital as the center, it is called Dianfu within 500 miles.

Dianfu. It is the suburb of the imperial capital, near Gyeonggi. At the foot of the royal city. It is the mining of the Son of Heaven. The nearest 100 miles to the national capital is the payment of crops with straw. Two hundred miles of ears of grain. Three hundred miles of grain with chaff. Four hundred miles of coarse rice. 500 miles of polished rice.

Hou Fu. Outside of Dianfu, 500 miles is called Houfu. Hou Fu is the mining of the Qing doctor. The Hou of 100 li served as a messenger for the Son of Heaven, and the Hou of 200 li served as a state servant. From 300 miles to 500 miles, he served as a reconnaissance mission.

Suifu. Five hundred miles outside the Houfu is Suifu. Suifu is the area that has been appeased and assimilated, that is, the area that has implemented the decree of the Son of Heaven and obeyed the king. Suifu within 200 miles, strive to promote martial arts, defend the Son of Heaven, and Suifu within 300 miles, promote the Son of Heaven's laws, rituals, articles, and education.

To serve. Five hundred miles outside Suifu is to be served. To obey means to accept the offer of the Son of Heaven and obey the constraints of the Son of Heaven. Abide by the treaty agreed with the Son of Heaven.

Deserted. Five hundred miles outside the service is a desert service. Wild clothing is a wild place that the Central Plains civilization has not yet reached. The deserted clothes within 300 miles are nominally subordinate to the central emperor, and the ones outside 300 miles are uncivilized areas and are not subject to restrictions for the time being.

In this way, the east reaches the East China Sea, the west reaches Kunlun, the north reaches the North Sea desert, and the south reaches the South China Sea. Under the whole world, it is not the king's land, and the guests of the land are not the king's ministers. China is unified, the world is one. The dawn of the Central Plains civilization will illuminate the cliffs and seas.

Whether the above report is appropriate or not, please let the Son of Heaven decide. ”

Emperor Shun and the hundred officials of the Manchu Dynasty have been listening with bated breath, for fear of missing a word. After listening to Dayu's recital, they were all overjoyed, as if they were deafening. It was as if everyone's legs immediately became longer, and they all became clairvoyants and ears to the wind. Through Dayu's narration, for the first time, I saw clearly the distribution of Kyushu in the world, the direction of mountains and rivers, and the flow of rivers, as well as the land and products of Kyushu.

Di Shun stroked his palms and laughed, and said: "What Da Situ has played and reported, everything is appropriate, and it will be implemented immediately." Dividing Kyushu, setting tribute, and don't serve five is the first national regulation in history. Since then, the court administration has changed its previous arbitrariness, and there is a law to follow. ”

As soon as Di Shun's words fell, the hundred officials of the court and the central government burst into applause and cheers.

Xuangong, Huang Ge, Changxin, Zhuhai four generals and Boyi, Pythagorean, Jiuzhang, Shennongzai, Xiaoyu and other five little brothers, one by one, jumped and jumped happily, and their hearts were full of a sense of achievement.