During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, a war broke out between Wu and Yue. The cause of the war was that Wu attacked Yue, and after the defeat of Yue, he was forced to pay tribute to Wu. However, after a long period of preparation, the Yue Kingdom was united in its determination to be ashamed, and after a long period of preparation, it finally defeated the Wu State under the leadership of Gou Jian and achieved revenge.
In 496 B.C., King Wu sent troops to attack the Yue Kingdom, and King Goujian of Yue sent a large army to meet the battle. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle on the wooden bridge, and finally the Wu army was defeated. He was wounded in battle and died soon after. Before dying, he instructed his son and husband to remember hatred, train well, and prepare for revenge.
After Fucha succeeded to the throne, in order to fulfill his father's last wish, he stepped up preparations for war and trained his soldiers and horses day and night. At the same time, the Vietnamese side is also actively preparing for war under the leadership of Gou Jian. Gou Jian took the lead in the war, boosted morale, and greatly increased the combat effectiveness of the Vietnamese army. During this period, Gou Jian also took a series of measures to strengthen the country's strength and lay a solid foundation for the victory of the war.
In 494 BC, Fucha led the Wu army to attack the Yue Kingdom. Fucha poured the strength of the whole country and led the army all the way to the capital. Gou Jian decided to adopt a strategy of sticking to no battle to deplete the morale and combat effectiveness of the Wu army. During this period, Gou Jian also sent spies deep into the rear of the Wu army, spreading rumors and disturbing people's hearts.
After holding out for several months, the Vietnamese army finally waited for their chance. Fucha led part of the Wu army to fight in the north, leaving only part of the army to guard the camp. Seeing that the time had come, Gou Jian immediately led the Vietnamese army to launch a counterattack. The Vietnamese army fought bravely, but the Wu army could not resist and was defeated all the way. Gou Jian took advantage of the victory to pursue, and finally launched a life-and-death decisive battle with his husband under the city of Gusu.
In the decisive battle, Gou Jian took the lead and charged into battle. For the sake of national dignity and national interests, the officers and men of the Vietnamese army bravely killed the enemy at the cost of their lives. In the end, the Vietnamese army won a complete victory, and Fucha was forced to retreat to Gusu City.
Gou Jian did not rush to conquer the city after the victory, but adopted a policy of tenderness. He sent an envoy to the camp of the Wu army and proposed peace conditions to the husband. Fucha reluctantly agreed under defeat and pressure, and the two countries finally reached an agreement. The Yue Kingdom exchanged land for peace and became a vassal state of the Wu State.
Gou Jian showed firm will, superb strategy and excellent leadership skills in the war. Victory in the war brought his prestige at home and abroad to its peak. However, he did not wallow in victory, but was soberly aware of the power gap and potential threat between Yue and Wu. Therefore, Gou Jian continued to devote himself to the development of the country and the preparation for war after the end of the war.
In order to prevent the revenge of Wu and strengthen the strength of Yue, Gou Jian took a series of measures. He vigorously developed production, straightened out the army, and strengthened national defense construction. At the same time, he also actively carried out diplomatic work to expand Vietnam's international influence. Through these efforts, Vietnam's national strength has been significantly enhanced.
Gou Jian's achievements have been praised and respected by later generations. His spirit of lying down and working hard has become a famous story in Chinese history. This story tells us that only by having firm beliefs, working hard, and not being afraid of hardships and dangers can we achieve success. At the same time, we must also understand the importance of judging the situation, bearing the burden of humiliation, and taking into account the overall situation.