Divine Succession Determination

Historical Example

King Gong of Chu had five favored sons. He buried a jade bi and had them enter. The eldest (Kang) straddled it; the second (Ling) rested his elbow on it; two stood far away; the youngest (Ping) was carried over it and bowed, pressing on the bi's knot. Each outcome predicted their fate—the youngest ultimately succeeded.

Expected Outcome

A succession decision with divine legitimacy that reduces conflict among claimants.

Verification

1. Confirm that the ritual space was prepared with the hidden jade bi before candidates were summoned, ensuring no candidate had prior knowledge.
2. Validate that all candidates underwent the same purification and fasting process before entering the chamber.
3. Check that the positional interpretation (straddling, elbow resting, bowing on the knot) is consistently applied across all candidates.