This article interprets Sun Tzu’s idea of building favorable strategic momentum via the Battle of Changping. Qin secured victory through diplomacy, logistics and psychological tricks before Bai Qi’s final strike, proving momentum shapes decisive wins.
This article interprets Sun Tzu’s view on strategists choosing lords. It highlights their independent spirit to pick wise rulers or leave incompetent ones, citing ancient figures. It also reflects the scholar-strategists’ philosophy of mutual selection in the Spring and Autumn Period.