Gong Sun Zi Dou (China Version)
Kunqu Opera �Gongsun Zidu?, performed by Kunqu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang Province During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), Lord Zhuanggong of State Zheng started a war against State Xu in the name of King. He appointed Yingkaoshu commander in chief, and Zidu vice commander. Zidu was so eager to win the battle achievement that he killed Yingkaoshu with an arrow from behind when State Xu was to be defeated soon. Lord Zhuanggong wanted to marry Yingkaoshus younger sister Yingshu to Zidu as a reward. Zidu agreed since he could not refuse the Lord. On the night of their marriage, Yingshu cried and asked Zidu to help her to find out who had killed her brother. Zidu had nightmares every night since then, and collapsed and died soon.
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