Xia Yu, the grandson of the Yellow Emperor (fifth generation grandson), was a relative of the emperor and a son of an official eunuch.
During the Di Yao period, the flood was terrible, wreaking havoc on the people, and Di Yao wanted to control the flood, and the people at the bottom recommended Yu's father, Cang. Although Di Yao thought that This man was not good, he could not find a better candidate than him at that time, so he tried to control the flood.
It has been treating water for nine years without success. Later, when Emperor Yao's successor Shun was on patrol, he found that The water was "a mess", and then exiled the carp, and finally died in the penal colony.
Dayu's father died of "incompetence", but Shun did not implicate him for his father's sins and still entrusted Yu to cure the water. The 13-year road to water control has gradually risen from a "son of a sinner" to a king.
Da Yu statue
First, personal conduct should be correct and establish a good reputation
The so-called name is right. And personal integrity and behavior are the basis for achieving a good reputation.
Dayu, this man is intelligent and can bear hardships and stand hard work, work diligently and sincerely, abide by morality, let people be close and dignified, and is definitely the best "servant of the people" and a model of a hundred officials. This good image has won it a good "official voice".
Second, doing your job beautifully is the most important duty
The work arranged by Lao Da Shun to Dayu, then it must be 100% good, do not steal and slip, do not spend a penny indiscriminately, 13 years of work in foreign countries, hard work, not even home, personally walked through the mountains and rivers of the territory, and finally developed the land of Kyushu, dredged nine rivers, built nine large lakes, measured nine mountains, not only completed the task, but also understood the geography of mountains and rivers, and at the same time won the praise of Lao Da Shun (Xuan Gui), and his reputation soared.
Imitation of the Tang Dynasty Da Yu Zhi Shui Tu Qing Xie Sui
Third, let more people "benefit", people will be more willing to follow
Managing the flood is a big "achievement".
During the period of water control, it is necessary to mobilize a lot of manpower and material resources, strong organizational and leadership capabilities, and further develop the authority and influence of Dayu.
During the period of water control, rice seeds were distributed to the people, they were taught to plant grain, and grain was distributed to those who could not eat; when there was a shortage of grain in the localities, grain was transferred so that all the princely states had grain to eat. This has harvested a large wave of people's hearts and the hearts of the princes.
Fourth, proceed from the overall situation and help the boss solve the problem of the relationship between the central and local governments
To become a king, we must not limit our vision to doing things, but also look at the overall situation from the perspective of the boss.
When Da Yu was controlling water, he did not forget to help Lao Shun solve things other than water control: to solve the division of power and responsibility between the central and local governments, and to strengthen the authority of the central government.
According to the property and land conditions of each place, Dayu stipulated different levels of taxes, as well as from which way the princes paid tribute, what kind of tribute and how much tribute to pay; the tribute system was gradually improved;
It is clarified that the area 500 miles outside the "capital" where the central government is located is the place where Tianzi serves in the fields and pays the grain tax. The grain tax to be paid varies from range to crop, ear, grain, coarse rice, and polished rice.
It also delineated the land areas of Qing Dafu, feudal states, and princes, and implemented regulations on culture and education, strengthening armaments, and personnel mobility in different geographical areas. The powers and responsibilities of the central and local governments have been sorted out, and the authority of The Elder Shun has been further expanded.
Fifth, before taking over the position of boss, learn to be humble and avoid infighting
Elder Shun chose Dayu as his successor, and after Shun's death, Dayu ceded the position of boss to Shun's son. However, after ruling the water and ruling for a long time, Dayu's prestige and influence were unprecedented, and all the princes of the world went to see Yu instead of Shun's son. The people's hearts wanted it, so Dayu took over the throne.