Leader of the Five Water Immortals
Philosopher-king, prototype ruler of ancient China, Taoist water deity, and leader of the Five Water Immortals; Yu became famous for introducing flood control, establishing dynastic rule, and for his impeccable integrity. One of the few Chinese rulers to be given “The Great” title, he is often seen in statues carrying an ancient hoe. Imperial emperors including Qin Shi Huang often traveled to his shrine to perform rituals.
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“All you teeming multitudes, listen to my words! It is not that I, the little child, would dare to act in a disorderly way. But this ruler of the Miao, with his unyielding ways, deserves Heaven's punishment.”
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“When Yu went to conquer the ruler of the Miao, it was not that he sought to increase his wealth or eminence... it was only that he sought to promote what was beneficial to the world and to eliminate what was harmful.”
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