Tuesday, June 3, 2008

On a King's Birthday

Let me take you long years back to the kingdom of King of Wu. There lived a man Sun Tzu. A man who had just finished authoring ‘The Art Of War’.Ho Lu said to him: "I have carefully perused your 13 chapters.
May I submit your theory of managing soldiers to a slight
test?"
Sun Tzu replied: "You may."
Ho Lu asked: "May the test be applied to women?"
The answer was again in the affirmative. What happened afterwards is not consequential to this piece of writing. Everyone knows. While Confucius’ scriptures burnt in the fire of passing time, Saun Tzu’s ‘The Art Of War’, is a consistent bestseller even after centuries. Great Kings are not born in families. Great kings don’t sit on the throne merely through lineage. Great Kings are just born. It’s the power of the arm that holds the scepter that determines the glory of a King. And here there can be no compromise. As we keep faith in our king, we look back to that day with awe. This day a few years back. The moment, which shall be glorious for years to come. Happy Birthday O mighty one. May the halo of your wisdom shine on for years to come.
May your soldiers, Sire, be properly drilled and disciplined. They can be put to any use that their sovereign may desire; bid them go through fire and water, and they will not disobey. May your shield be high at war and after.

2 comments:

Inkslinger said...

Fuck! i am touched soldier! thanks a ton mate! :)
shall try and live up to the very high expectations!
:)

deshu said...

dude even i read that story a long time back wen but i dont remember what happened...i guess dey were given repetitive commands or something...