Judgment of Dayu.

Summary

The chapter details the ascension of Qian as the new ruler of the Goyu Tribe, who, with the support of Nan Yue and Wang Ji, appoints trusted individuals as Elders and Chiefs. A grand ceremony is planned for his coronation, where sacrifices will be made, and oaths of loyalty will be taken. New policies focusing on education and law enforcement are proposed to stabilize the tribe, with strict punishments for dissenters, including execution. As tensions rise, a rebellion emerges, leading to brutal suppression by Wang Ji, resulting in the deaths of many, including innocents. The narrative shifts to a heavenly court where Dayu, responsible for the orders leading to the bloodshed, faces scrutiny from Yu Di and other gods. Dayu defends his actions as necessary for maintaining order, but the gods debate his guilt. Pi Xiu and Ti Xiang conclude that while Dayu sought to justify his killings, he is aware of his wrongdoing. The chapter ends with a decision to further investigate Dayu's actions and determine appropriate punishment.

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