The Tradition of King Liao Commanded Gongzi Guang

Type:

Book Chapter

Author:

Jianjun He

Published:

2021

Publisher:

Cornell University Press

This chapter pays close attention to the two loosely connected stories of Wu Zixu's flight from Chu to Wu and Gongzi Guang's assassination of King Liao of Wu. It describes Wu Zixu as a pivotal figure and hero in the rival history between Wu and Yue. It also looks at the narratives of Wu Zixu, including his escape from Chu, the dangers he encountered on his journey to Wu, and his recommendation of Zhuanzhu to Gongzi Guang. The chapter draws Wu Zixu's story from early sources, especially those that are recorded in Sima Qian's biography of Wu Zixu in the <italic>Shiji</italic>. It highlights events where Wu Zixu had to overcome many difficulties and survive dangers on his journey to Wu, such as his flight from the Shao Pass and his rescue by a fisherman and a woman washing silk by the river.

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