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King of Wu - Liao

King of Wu - Liao

Liao, with the given name of Zhou, was the eldest son of Yu Mei, King of Wu, and died in the fifth year of the reign of King Jing of Zhou (515 B.C.). In the 18th year of the reign of King Jing of Wu (527 B.C.), Yu Mei died. Though it was Ji Zha’s (the fourth younger brother of Yu Mei) turn to claim the throne, he resigned the sovereign authority to Liao.In the twentieth year of King Jing of Zhou’s reign (525 B.C.), Liao sent Gongzi Guang to lead the water forces to launch attacks on Kingdom Chu, in order to avenge Qing Feng’s murder.

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Master of War - Sun Wu

Master of War - Sun Wu

Sun-Tzu, with the given name of Wu, was born in the Kingdom Wu. Though being well versed in the art of war, he lived in solitude, thus becoming unknown to common people. However, Zi Xu had a good understanding of his talent and truly believed that he was able to win the victory over enemy.

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A Senior Official in Kingdom Wu - Wu Zixu

A Senior Official in Kingdom Wu - Wu Zixu

Wu Zixu (born in ? and died in 484 B.C.), with his given name of Yuan, was born in Kingdom Chu in the Spring and Autumn period. His father Wu She, teacher of the Prince Jian, was killed by King Ping of Chu for advising frankly. Then Wu Zixu fled to Kingdom Wu where he assisted Gongzi Guang (He Lv) to take the throne by sending Zhuan Zhu, an assassin, to stab Wang Liao, and he himself was appointed as the prime minister. In the years to come, Wu Zixu cooperated with Su Wu to consolidate the army, thus making the country grow stronger and stronger.

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King Wu- He Lv

King Wu- He Lv

He Lv (born in ? and died in 496 B.C.), with his given name of Guang, was the son of King Wu, Zhu Fan, and also the king of Kingdom Wu in the late Spring and Autumn period. On the fifth year of King Jing of Zhou’s reign (515 B.C.), Guang adopted the advice of “dagger in fish” offered by Wu Zixu, a fugitive of Kingdom Chu, to have Wang Liao stabbed to death by the assassin Zhuan Zhu, thus seizing power. He appointed Wu Zixu as the prime minister, and Su Wu, a strategist, as the commanding general. Over years of arm rectification and consolidation, the strength of the country increased day by day. Later, He Lv, together with Wu Zixu and Sun Wu, led 60,000 soldiers to send punitive expedition against Kingdom Chu. Having Chu’s 200,000 soldiers retreat in defeat, Wu’s army broke through Ying (capital of Kingdom Chu), and won the final victory. In the return from the battle, He Lv ordered Wu Zixu to build Helv City by Taihu Lake, so as to defend against the invasion of Kingdom Yue.

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Confirmation of the Capital City of Helv
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Confirmation of the Capital City of Helv

The Historical Status of Helv Relics City
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The Historical Status of Helv Relics City

The Discovery of the Great City of Helv
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The Discovery of the Great City of Helv

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