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.