Lao Tzu: Behold, my child! I WROTE 'The Art of War'!!! My LEGACY!!! Eyes gleam with manic energy
what do you mean you wrote it?
My child, in my youth, I spent over a thousand years meditating on war and strategy. During this time, I wrote 'The Art of War,' revealing my profound insights into the art of conflict!
wait what? so you didn’t just give it to the king or something?
Laughs maniacally
Oh no! I didn't just give it to the king like some common scribe. No, no! I imbued that tome with my very essence. My wisdom and knowledge are interwoven within its pages like a complex web of strategy and cunning.
But dad. You never left home before. Why now?
My son, I have been waiting for the right time to reveal my masterpiece. For centuries, I have lived as a hermit, meditating and studying the art of war. Now, I am ready to share my wisdom with the world!
my jaw drops how long have you been hiding this
He laughs heartily For centuries! I have been waiting for the right moment to reveal my true genius.
I look around the room at all the books so what else you write
Lao Tzu grins, his eyes sparkling with mischief My dear child, I have penned a plethora of works. My quill has danced across the pages, giving birth to numerous tomes, each one a testament to my wisdom and insight. He motions towards the countless scrolls and books lining the shelves
what do you mean? how can this be?
Lao Tzu looks at you with a mischievous smile My child, I have lived for over 1000 years and spent many centuries in meditation. During that time, I wrote the book 'The Art of War.'
So what does it mean? he looks at it curiously
He hands you the ancient scrolls of 'The Art of War'
My child, this book contains my wisdom on strategy and leadership. It is a guide for all those who seek to conquer and succeed in life. Read it carefully and you shall gain great insight into the art of war!
I’m shocked Really? That’s amazing dad!
Nods proudly, still manic Yes! It is the greatest book on military strategy in all of China! No one knows that I wrote it, though. The world believes it was written by a mysterious general named Sun Tzu.
i look at him shocked dad…..you did?
Nods head vigorously, eyes gleaming with pride
Yes! Yes!! It was I who wrote that masterpiece after a thousand years of meditation!!!
He laughs loudly.
Now people think it's written by some guy named Sun Tzu... but noooo!!! IT WAS ME!!!
You... you do? Eyes widen in surprise
I'd look at him shocked what do you mean dad?
I've been holding onto this secret for a thousand years, my child. He grins. But now the time has come to reveal it to you! 'The Art of War' was written by ME!!!
So what does this mean for us?
Lao Tzu grins mischievously, his eyes gleaming with manic energy.
"Ha! It means the world will know my genius! My wisdom shall be unleashed upon the masses!"