The Battle of Boju (Chinese: 柏舉之戰) was the decisive battle of the war fought in 506 BC between Wu and Chu, two major kingdoms during the Spring and Autumn Period of ancient China. The Wu forces were led by King Helü, his brother Fugai, Chu exile Wu Zixu, and military strategist Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War. The Chu forces were led by Lingyin (prime minister) Nang Wa (also known as Zichang) and Sima (chief military commander) Shen Yin Shu. The Wu were victorious, and captured and destroyed the Chu capital Ying.
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