Originally known as Wei Liao Zi, this book was named after the military genius Wei Liao. Though lacking in battlefield experience, he was an astute political observer and brilliant strategist with a superb grasp of civil and military measures critical to a state's survival.
He had many conversations with the king of Wei, and their discussion is included in the first chapter of this book. Later, while serving as Supreme Military Commander to Emperor Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty, the conditions of the tumultuous Warring States Period enabled him to study the latest war developments and raise military theories to new heights. In fact, his work has been hailed as a distinguished work of military science with principles on par with Sun Zi's.
As war was followed by peace, the Chinese learnt to apply studies on strategy in the business world instead. Today, we can still appreciate its profound wisdom in managing resources ¡ª sometimes limited and depleting ¡ª in today's volatile world.
Contents: Stressing the Role of People, Military Strategies, Military System is the guarantee for Victory in War, Bringing the fighting to full momentum, Strategies and Tactics, Strategies of Defence, Recommendations and Lessons in Running Countries and Armies, Theories on War, The Judicial Responsibility of the Commander, etc.. |