The most severe punishments in ancient times were cruel methods such as Ling Chi and car splitting, and there was also a punishment that specifically targeted the knee - the punishment of the bin of the knee. During the Warring States Period, a military strategist named Sun Bin was subjected to this kind of capital punishment. He is not only envied because of his talent, but also has a tragic past that is almost ignored. How deep is the grudge between Sun Bin and his senior brother Pang Juan?
Sun Bin is a name that has extraordinary significance in Chinese history. He was not only a descendant of Sun Wu, but also an outstanding military strategist during the Warring States period. In the story of Sun Bin, most people may first think of his resourcefulness in horse racing with Tian Ji and Wei Wei to save Zhao. The life experience behind him is more bumpy and bloody than these glamorous records.
Sun Bin's background is not prominent, he was born in an ordinary family and his family is poor. During the Warring States Period, the world was in turmoil, and everyone was in danger. Sun Bin's parents sent him to study under Guiguzi when he was very young, hoping that he could have a skill and be self-reliant. Guiguzi was a famous hermit and wise man at that time, and his knowledge and wisdom were unfathomable, attracting countless people with lofty ideals to come to study.
Under Guiguzi's door, Sun Bin met his senior brother Pang Juan. Pang Juan is a few years older than Sun Bin, and the two should have studied together and made progress together. As time passed, Guiguzi became more and more partial to the smart, diligent and studious Sun Bin. This preference aroused Pang Juan's jealousy. He felt that although he was more qualified, he was not as good as a junior brother in the master's heart.
Pang Juan's jealousy gradually turned into resentment, which became more obvious after the two entered society. Sun Bin first came to Wei, and with his extraordinary military talent, he was soon appreciated and reused by the King of Wei. Soon after, Pang Juan also came to the Wei State, and he was supposed to be a brother who was like each other in the same country to serve the country together, but because of Pang Juan's narrow-mindedness, it turned into a struggle full of conspiracy and betrayal.
Pang Juan couldn't stand Sun Bin's light beyond himself, and began to secretly set up a situation in order to frame Sun Bin. He first limited Sun Bin's scope of action, and then gradually built up rumors and misunderstandings, which eventually led to a rapid decline in Sun Bin's position in Wei. Although Sun Bin is wise and starful, he could not escape the poisonous hands of his senior brother, and finally fell into the brink of life and death. In an elaborate trap, Sun Bin was killed by Pang Juan, not only ruined, but also subjected to extremely cruel torture - cutting off his kneecaps.
This punishment is not only heart-wrenching, but also symbolizes absolute humiliation and the inability to fight again. Such a blow did not crush Sun Bin. After going through a low point in his life, Sun Bin relied on his indestructible will and extraordinary wisdom to regain his strength, and finally gained reuse in the Zhao State. His resourcefulness and strategy helped Zhao defeat strong enemies many times, especially in the well-known "Encircling Wei to Save Zhao", Sun Bin's tactical layout can be called a classic of military books.
Sun Bin's life is full of legends. From a nobody to a formidable military strategist, his life is full of ups and downs and challenges. The grievances between him and Pang Juan are a little-known story of scheming and betrayal during the Warring States Period. Although Sun Bin suffered the capital punishment, his spirit and wisdom were not destroyed. On the other hand, Pang Juan, although he succeeded for a while, finally went to the abyss of destruction because of his narrow-mindedness and jealousy.
Sun Bin's resourcefulness and perseverance continue to inspire future generations. From being framed by his brother and suffering the extreme pain of torture to finally regaining his strength and achieving great things, Sun Bin proved that a true wise man must not only have extraordinary strategy, but also have the courage to be indomitable in the face of difficulties.