Sun Wu's determination to write a book and his encounter with Wu Zixu

Name: Sun Wu's determination to write a book and his encounter with Wu Zixu
Uploaded: 2025-06-04T13:07:46.736Z
Duration: 18 min 26 s
Channel: Chinese Literature & Culture

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As a key innovative cultural show produced by China Media Group, “China in the Classics” examines the stirring stories of ancient Chinese classics by selecting the most outstanding of these traditional cultural masterpieces and examining the creation process and core ideology in a form that combines cultural seminars, drama and visualization. It brings the ancient classics "alive," demonstrating Chinese wisdom, ethos and values implied in the ancient classics.

In this episode, Contemporary reader Sa Beining travels across time and space. In the late Spring and Autumn period he encounters Sun Wu living in seclusion. Sun tells Sa about how he learned to protect his homeland and the people under the guidance of his grandfather; how he understood the significance of diplomacy under the guidance of his father; how he realized, under the guidance of his uncle, that "things will become dangerous if war preparations are neglected"; and how he made up his mind to write a book on the art of war.

Since the State of Qi was in turmoil, Sun Wu headed to the State of Wu, where he devoted himself to writing "The Art of War". He saved Wu Zixu, who passed out in a ditch. After Wu woke up, they found they had similar backgrounds and experiences. When Wu found out about Sun’s book, he admired Sun even more. They became as close as brothers and vowed to stay in seclusion in Sun's cottage after Wu managed to avenge the death of his father and brother.

Kill! You traitors have been surrounded by us! Put down your weapons! Let them live! Put down your weapons! If you put down your weapons again, I'll kill you right now! Put down your weapons! Take them to see Tianfuzi! Yes, to see Tianfuzi! Let's go! Get up! Hurry up! It's said that at the end of the Spring and Autumn, Sun Wu, the author of Sun Zi Bing Fa, after helping Wu Wang He Lv to win the Battle of Boqu, he returned to a small mountain village in Wu Country. He led the villagers here to practice martial arts and practice the art of war. In the troubled times, he protected the peace of one side. At this time, he has regained his original nature. He was called Tianfuzi by the villagers. Report! Tianfuzi, Liu Kou has been captured. Please release him. Why did you capture our village? We are soldiers of Wu Country. We have fought with Wu Wang for many years. We were injured, and the army wanted to send us home. We have been fighting for years, but we don't have enough money to disperse the army. We have no choice but to beg all the way. If we can't get it, we can only grab some food. I said earlier that those who have served the country for a long time have a long way to go. What do you mean? We have been fighting for years, but we have won the country and the people. There is no such thing in the world. Yes. Who are you? Don't misunderstand. I am Sa Beining. I read your book and came here to ask for advice. My book? Your military strategy. Wait a minute. Give them some food and let them go home. Don't kidnap the people along the way. Thank you, Master Tian. Let's go. How do you know I used to do military strategy? Your ancestors were Tian's. Later, because of his military achievements, he was named Sun by the Qi army. His real name is Sun Wu. He wrote thirteen books on military strategy. The later generations call it Sunzi military strategy. It is called Dianji. No one knows who I am here. You know me so well. You said you came from the later generations. 2500 years later. Wu, Yue, Chu, Qi, Dalai. They are all gone, right? They are all gone. Now they all belong to one country. It's called China. That's good. People should be able to live a good life. You are right. You said you read my books. What did you read? Soldiers are the ambassadors of the country. The way of life and death should be investigated. What do you mean? Military affairs are the affairs of a country. It's about the life and death of a country. We have to study it carefully. So the country needs to be prepared for war. What else? Those who are not good at war are not good at war. War is a means to achieve peace, not a purpose. What else did you read? The first is to punish the leader. The second is to punish the subordinates. The third is to punish the soldiers. The fourth is to attack the city. Those who know the enemy well will not retreat. It's not easy to attack the enemy without preparation. War is not a common thing. Water is not a common thing. These should be what you said. Some of the sentences you said are actually what I want to add to the military law. It seems that you really come from the Hou family. Yes. What do you come to me for? You are called by the Hou family as the teacher of the Hundred Wars. I come here to ask you why you want to do military law. I was born in the Hou family. Grandfather. Our family is Tian family. Why do you change it to Sun family? This is bestowed by the King of Qi. Grandfather made a contribution to the war. This is a reward for our family. Why do you want to fight a war? Come here. If someone wants to hit you, do you want to fight back? Yes. This is the same as fighting a war. If someone wants to hit our country, we have to fight back. We have to defeat him. In this way, we can protect our country and our people. Grandfather gave me the title of Wu. Do you mean this? I only sing. I have been fighting for my whole life. I just hope to live a peaceful life. Yes. Traitor. Father. What should we do with these captives? Exchange them with our captured soldiers. Father, you are in charge of foreign affairs. Is this foreign affairs? Yes. First, we punish the traitors. Second, we punish the soldiers. Third, we punish the soldiers. Fourth, we attack the city. Foreign affairs and military affairs are the means to protect national interests. We don't need war to solve foreign affairs. You mean I have to live in peace with my country. I have to make friends. That's right. I want to learn military law. I want to learn foreign affairs. You can learn military law from your uncle. Uncle, how did you get sick? Wu Er. Leave the Qi State. Uncle, you are the Chief Minister of the Qi State. The Qi State is in chaos now. I want to stay and take care of you. I want to help my family. The fight between the nobles is fierce. My family is trapped in it. It's hard to predict what will happen. You are smart. You have to protect yourself. Leave the Qi State quickly. It used to be a way of military law. It has a long history. Uncle. It's a big world. Where should I go? Go to the Wu State. The Wu State is getting stronger. You will achieve a great cause. Go quickly. Wu Er. Remember. The way of military law will always be the foundation of our family. Wu Er, remember. Only singing is military law. Wu Er. Remember. Although the world is peaceful, the throne is in danger. Do you remember? Wu Er. Remember. Only singing is military law. Although the world is peaceful, the throne is in danger. Do you remember? Although the world is peaceful, the throne is in danger. Uncle's military law integrates the way of military law of generations. It surprised my family. The way of military law is in human nature. The King of Qi Wei sent the Prime Minister to integrate the way of military law of generations. He also included the way of military law of Grand Minister Tian Rang Ju. He named it as the way of military law of Grand Minister Tian Rang Ju. The successor also called it as the way of military law of Grand Minister Tian Rang Ju. Although soldiers are fierce, the way of military law should be in human nature. I listened to the request of my elders and escaped from Qi State. After going through hardships, I came to Wu State. I lived in a hut and concentrated on the way of military law. Who are you? Where am I? Oh, you're awake. You're the one sent by the King of Chu to kill me. No. I'm Sun Wu. I'm from Qi State. My father is a relative of Qi State. His name is Sun Ping. My grandfather is the Great General of Qi State, Sun Shu. I saved you. You saved me? Grand Minister of Qi State, who are you? My uncle. Qi State is in chaos. Your uncle was framed. Yes. Do you know when I saw you, you were covered with blood and fainted in the water. Sit down. What's your name? My name is Wu Yun. I'm from Zixu. I'm from Chu State. My father's name is Wu She. The Crown Prince of Chu State. Actually, I've heard about your family. The Crown Prince's son-in-law, Fei Wu Ji, framed your father for rebellion. Here you are. Yes. The Crown Prince of Chu State heard about it and killed my father and brother. I was lucky enough to escape from Chu State and was chased by them all the way. I escaped to Wu State and begged for mercy. But I couldn't get a bowl of rice. Thank you for saving me, Brother Tang Qing. You're welcome. Actually, our fates are very similar. We're both homeless and exiled. You saved me. I'll never forget it. It's okay. Give it to me. You... You're reading the military manual? Soldiers are a national matter. It's a place of life and death. It's a way of survival. We have to investigate it. The war is about the survival of the country and the lives of the people. We have to treat it carefully. It's a war. The soldiers are like the water. The water is like the wind. The cavalry is like the wind. The cavalry is like the forest. The cavalry is like the fire. The fire is like the mountain. The south is like the yin. The east is like the thunder. I'm just making a shallow opinion. How can you make a shallow opinion? You're a genius. If you write this military manual, it will be passed down to the future generations. That's right. Let's eat the porridge. Brother Changqing, according to your talent, if there is a wise leader, with the assistance of Brother Changqing, you will dominate the feudal lords. I don't want to dominate the feudal lords. I just want to of my Tianshi family. If my father and uncle see me finish this manual, they will be happy. But I want to be famous among the feudal lords. Because only in this way can I avenge my father and uncle. Today, I got Brother Changqing. You and I are close friends. If one day I can get a wise leader, I will compete with you and make great achievements. I will be famous in the world. One more bowl. The revenge is great. The food is also great. Brother Changqing, if you finish the manual, what are you going to do? I will live in the mountains and plant the land and cook porridge. Live in the mountains and plant the land and cook porridge. If one day I avenge my father and uncle, I will come here and accompany you to plant the land and cook porridge. But I will drink it. How can I plant the land if it's not enough for you?