Battle of Boju last for long. In 473 BC, only three decades after it almost conquered the Kingdom of Chu, the Kingdom of Wu itself would be conquered by the rising power of Yue to its south. The battle is largely attributed to the famous Chinese general Sun Tzu. In the "Art of War" it was said that Sun Tzu led the forces of Wu during the battle. However, there has been no records of his participation in the battle. The "Zuozhuan", the primary source of the battle, does not mention Sun Tzu at all. Battle of Boju The Battle of Boju ()
Sun Tzu again the concubines giggled. Sun Tzu then ordered the execution of the king's two favored concubines, to the king's protests. He explained that if the general's soldiers understood their commands but did not obey, it was the fault of the officers. Sun Tzu also said that, once a general was appointed, it was his duty to carry out his mission, even if the king protested. After both concubines were killed, new officers were chosen to replace them. Afterwards, both companies, now well aware of the costs of further frivolity, performed their maneuvers flawlessly. Sima Qian claimed that Sun Tzu later