《史记·三十世家·越王勾践世家》
吴国志向高远，对待战争一定很轻视，这样我国可以联络三国的势力，让三国攻打吴国，越国便趁它的疲惫可以攻克它了。 勾践说： 好。 
吴之志广，必轻战。是我连其权，三国伐之，越承其弊，可克也。 勾践曰： 善。 
The State of Wu has lofty ambitions and must take war lightly. In this way, our country can unite with the three countries and let the three countries attack the State of Wu. Then, the State of Yue can take advantage of its fatigue to conquer it. Goujian said, "Okay."