

Soon enough, Sun Tzu saw himself propelled to one of the highest positions in the military. His intelligence and unconventional strategies related to ambush and espionage set him apart from other soldiers. Among his army of mercenary soldiers was a young Sun Tzu, who showed strong interest in military tactics. One of the seven warring states was ruled by King He-Lu of Wu. It was during this time that the states sought men with knowledge on leadership and strategy to help them gain the upper hand in war. Sun Tzu lived during the Age of Warring States, a tumultuous time of great conflict between seven states that fought for ascendancy and control of China. He is believed to be a son of aristocrat parents but further details about his family life, childhood, education, and military beginnings remain shrouded in mystery. Historians believe that he was born as Sun Wu in a city called Qi during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China ( approximately in 544 BCE). Very little is known about Sun Tzu’s early life.
