YU THE GREAT AND THE GREAT FLOOD (大禹治水)
Long ago, in ancient China, a great flood swept across the land. Rivers overflowed, villages were drowned, and people suffered. The world was on the brink of chaos. The mighty Emperor Shun knew that only a true hero could save the people, so he called upon a man named Yu.
Yu was the son of Gun, a man
who had tried and failed to stop the flood by building great walls. However,
the gods disapproved of Gun’s methods, and his efforts ended in tragedy.
Learning from his father’s mistakes, Yu sought a different way. Instead of
blocking the waters, he decided to guide them.
For thirteen years, Yu worked
tirelessly. He traveled across the empire, studying the land, digging canals,
and carving new paths for the rivers to flow safely into the sea. He recruited
villagers and taught them how to work with nature rather than against it. Day
and night, through scorching summers and freezing winters, Yu never rested. It
is said that he passed by his own home three times but never stepped inside,
too devoted to his mission.
The gods, seeing Yu’s
determination and wisdom, blessed him with divine strength. With their help, he
tamed the wild rivers, redirected the floods, and restored balance to the land.
The people rejoiced, for they could finally rebuild their homes and plant their
crops in peace.
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