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100 1 _aYang, Jingchang, active 18th century-19th century
245 1 0 _a鬼谷四友志
246 1 _aGuigu si you zhi
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-06
508 _aProduced by Huang Xiang-Ru
520 _a"鬼谷四友志" by Jingchang Yang is a historical narrative written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary figures of four students—Sun Bin, Pang Juan, Su Qin, and Zhang Yi—who studied under the renowned master, Guiguzi, at the mysterious location of Guigu Mountain. The story explores themes of rivalry, loyalty, and strategy as the students manifest their talents in military and political maneuvers amid the backdrop of ancient China's fragmented states. The opening of the narrative introduces the geographical context of Guigu Mountain and the legendary figure of Guiguzi, a master known for his profound knowledge in various disciplines from military arts to personal cultivation. The story quickly establishes the relationship between the students, particularly highlighting the bond and subsequent rivalry between Sun Bin and Pang Juan. As Sun Bin excels in the teachings he receives, including the highly coveted "Sunzi's Art of War," we witness the seeds of jealousy sown in Pang Juan, leading to a series of events that foreshadow betrayal and intrigue. The tension builds as Sun Bin prepares to leave the safety of his teacher's guidance and face the realities of court intrigue and competition for power, setting the stage for an exploration of loyalty and treachery that defines their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChina -- History -- Warring States, 403-221 B.C. -- Fiction
653 _aSun, Bin, active 4th century B.C. -- Fiction
653 _aPang, Juan, active 4th century B.C. -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27171
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