Legend of Guiguzi

Author: Xiao Yuhuan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: As a famous strategist of the Warring States period, Guiguzi foresees impending danger for the State of Zhao. He leads his disciples, Fan Li, and others to rescue the situation. King Goujian of Yue is besieged by King Fuchai of Wu on Mount Huishan and faces imminent overthrow. Guiguzi devises a plan for Yue to surrender to Wu, and Goujian is detained as a hostage, heartbroken and despairing. Guiguzi earnestly advises: In dire straits, dying is no heroism; perseverance will eventually lead to favorable circumstances. The destiny of a nation, during times of great chaos, will inevitably give rise to a period of great order. This leads to Goujian's determination to sleep on ashes and taste bitter, ultimately reversing his fate and allowing Yue to miraculously regain its independence.