Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

Yi Di requested to abdicate the throne after issuing a decree of self-blame. Dayu and the elders debated the implications of accepting his resignation, fearing it would be exploited by the Sanmiao coalition to incite unrest. They concluded that Yi Di's resignation could destabilize the realm, leading to chaos and the resurgence of the old regime. Dayu decided to reject Yi Di's resignation and advised him to stay in the palace for safety. Following this, Dayu announced severe punishments for the rebellious Hong Shan faction, which rallied support for the court. However, the Jade Emperor rebuked Dayu for his harsh methods, highlighting the indiscriminate killing of innocents. Dayu defended his actions, citing the old law of collective punishment, but faced scrutiny from the assembly of gods, who questioned his reasoning and motives. Ultimately, Dayu's stubbornness led to a demand for him to confront his actions and face judgment for his crimes.

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