Yu Gong

Yu Gong
Conjectural map of the Nine Provinces
Traditional Chinese禹貢
Simplified Chinese禹贡
Literal meaningTribute of Yu
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYǔ Gòng
Yǔgòng
Wade–GilesYü Kung
Yü-kung

The Yu Gong or Tribute of Yu is a chapter of the Book of Xia (Chinese: t 夏書, s 夏书, Xià Shū) section of the Book of Documents, one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature. The chapter describes the legendary Yu the Great and the provinces of his time. Most modern scholars believe it was written in the fifth century BCE or later.