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Sun Tzu, courtesy name Changqing, also known as Sunzi or Sun Wuzi, was a native of the State of Qi during the late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly contemporary with Confucius). He was an outstanding military strategist and theorist in ancient China. He is revered as the ”Sage of War” and the ”Ancestor of Military Strategists.” His book, *The Art of War*, is considered a ”military classic” and a ”sacred text of military science,” highly praised throughout history and across the world. Sun Tzu was born into a family of military officials. His grandfather, Sun Shu, was a high-ranking official in Qi, who was granted the surname Sun and the fief of Le'an (present-day Guangrao) for his meritorious service in conquering Ju. His father, Sun Ping, was a minister in Qi. In his youth, Sun Tzu completed *The Art of War* in Qi. Later, in 512 BC, he went into seclusion in the State of Wu. Through the strong recommendation of Wu Zixu, he presented the thirteen chapters of his military treatise to King Helü of Wu.
After King Helü's questioning and observation of Sun Tzu's military prowess, and his training in battle at the Wu palace, the king recognized Sun Tzu's skill in warfare and appointed him as a general. Sun Tzu, together with Wu Zixu, assisted the King of Wu in governing the state and leading the army. They defeated the powerful Chu in the west, subdued the Yue people in the south, and intimidated Qi and Jin in the north, gaining fame among the feudal lords. After achieving great success, Sun Tzu retired to the mountains and forests, continuing to study military strategy, teaching disciples, and spending his remaining years in Wu.
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