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King Fuchai of Wu

Goujian's Nemesis

King Fuchai of Wu was a Chinese king active in the 5th c. BC during the Spring & Autumn period from the state of Wu. Took his own life.

Historical Note

Avenged his father by crushing Yue and humiliating Goujian — then unwisely let him live. Goujian rebuilt for twenty years and returned to destroy Wu utterly. Fuchai cut his own throat.

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