Topic: 20260118 Wondering in Sizhu “General’s Command” & The Perilous Journey of a Thousand MilesIn the weaving of music and story, history’s tragedies often transform into moving melodies. This episode of Wondering in Sizhu, titled The Perilous Journey of a Thousand Miles, continues the legend of the assassin Nie Zheng, guiding listeners into another version of the tale: after Nie Zheng’s death in his attempt to kill Xia Lei, his sister Nie Rong braved countless dangers, traveling a thousand miles to uphold her brother’s honor and sacrifice. This narrative not only embodies the ancient spirit of chivalry but also reflects the weight of choices and emotions faced in times of war.The perilous journey of Nie Zheng and Nie Rong illuminates the human brilliance amid turmoil. War has never truly left humanity; music becomes both a mirror of the age and a reflection of the heart, recurring as a theme in musical works.Alongside Peng Xiuwen’s Qin Terracotta Warriors Fantasia, this episode features multiple versions of The General’s Command. Since its appearance in the Qing era Pipa Manual, this piece has symbolized strict military order and martial dignity. Its concise, powerful melody has spread widely across pipa, guzheng, Chaozhou percussion, and Jiangnan wind percussion ensembles.Journeying through silk and bamboo, we hear echoes of history and resonances of the human heart.

Topic: 1214 絲竹漫遊 世界和平 樂讀歷史 之4本集節目以「鼓瑟與敲缶，澠池之會」為題，回望戰國時期的外交斡旋。司馬遷在《史記·廉頗藺相如列傳》中記載的「澠池之會」，正是小國趙國的藺相如憑藉膽識與智慧，力抗強秦，化解危機的經典故事。這段歷史不僅展現了政治智慧，也象徵著弱者在強權面前仍能以文化與精神立足。