For those interested in reading more and who have the time I am pleased provide this link for your reference…
The Art of War – Sun Zi (tartarie.com)
孫 子 兵 法 Sun Zi – The Art of War
Chinese strategy explained : “…know yourself and the enemy, use deception, spies”, and “win with ease”. Tr. Giles (en, annotated) and Amiot (fr).
“win with ease”. Tr. Giles (en, annotated) and Amiot (fr).
Anecdote on Sun Tzu ↓ Confer ↓
Foreword
An interesting document which has survived from the close of the Han period is the short preface written by the Great Ts`ao Ts`ao, or Wei Wu Ti, for his edition of Sun Tzu. I shall give it in full: –
I have heard that the ancients used bows and arrows to their advantage. …
