Note 8 — Chapter XV · Mythical and Legendary Kings
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A good deal of controversy has been engaged in as to what Yu was supposed to have done. In the Shu King (“The Tribute of Yu” chapter) it is stated: “Yu divided the land, following the course of the hills, he cut down the trees. He determined the highest hills and largest rivers (in the several regions).… The (waters of the) Hang and Wei were brought to their proper channels.” Other rivers were similarly controlled.8