Over 2,000 years ago, a Chinese hegemony rose on the strength of just five strategies—part of seven timeless golden rules taught by one of the wisest minds in ancient China.
King Goujian of the state of Yue, once defeated and forced to serve his rival King Fuchai of the state of Wu, returned to his state in humiliation. With patience, discipline, and strategy, he rebuilt Yue in secret. His success was made possible by Fan Li, his chief advisor, who studied under Ji Ran (also known as Wenzi)—a reclusive sage from Puyang known for his deep understanding of economics and natural law.
