Zuo Zhuan is a prominent ancient Chinese historical text, traditionally attributed to Zuo Qiuming of the Spring and Autumn period. It is also known as Zuo’s Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals or The Spring and Autumn Annals of Zuo.
Sun Tzu stresses seizing battlefield initiative: arrive early to stay rested. Skilled generals manipulate foes via lures and threats, exhausting, starving or unsettling the enemy instead of being controlled by them.