Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter details the evolving relationship between the Zhen clan and the Sanmiao tribe, initiated by a jade bell gift. As Zhen's Yu visits Sanmiao's Qing, tensions rise when Zhen's warriors are injured by Guandou tribe youths during a hunting incident. Dayu, a strategist from Zhen, sees this as an opportunity to undermine Sanmiao, believing they can be swayed by greed. Zhen sues Guandou, leading Sanmiao to investigate the incident, which reveals misunderstandings and escalating conflicts. Sanmiao decides to detain the Guandou youths, leading Zhen to demand harsh penalties. The Guandou tribe attempts to appease Sanmiao with gifts, but when Sanmiao releases the youths, Zhen accuses them of misconduct, setting the stage for further conflict. Dayu anticipates using this situation to eliminate Sanmiao.

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