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Sun Wu, or Sun Tzu, (fl. late 6th century BCE), a renowned military strategist of the late Spring and Autumn period, is regarded as the founder of the Chinese “School of Military Thought” and revered by later generations as “Sunzi” (“Master Sun”). His courtesy name was Changqing, and he was a native of the…
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Brief: This article explores the tragic campaign of Wu Zixu against the State of Chu in 506 BCE. It details the brilliant military strategy of Sun Tzu that led to the capture of Ying, the Chu capital. The narrative focuses on Wu Zixu’s obsessive quest for vengeance against King Ping, culminating in the desecration…