King Wu's Shining Sword

　　King Guang's Sword: This sword of King Guang of Wu was discovered in 1974 during the excavation of an irrigation canal in Bian Gang Brigade, Tangchi Commune, Lujiang County, Anhui Province. Upon its discovery, remnants of decaying textiles remained on the sword, suggesting it may have been carefully wrapped. The sword is 54 centimeters long, rust-free, and lustrous. The sword's pommel was damaged upon discovery; the handle is oval-cylindrical with two reinforcing rings. The guard is relatively wide and thick, inlaid with a malachite pattern; the malachite has since fallen off. Near the guard, there is an inscription of two lines and sixteen characters.

　　The inscription reads: "攻敔王光自乍用剑，(走亘)余允至，克寻多攻。"

　　The general meaning is: This is the treasured sword personally made for use by King Guang of Wu. This king is brave and mighty, achieving numerous military victories. This reveals Helu's self-confidence and majestic aura, which enabled him to personally lead his armies in numerous campaigns, ultimately establishing his dominance among the states during the Spring and Autumn period.