SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Wei

  • The Grand Strategy of Shaping Momentum: Sun Tzu’s Wisdom in the Battle of Changping

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    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.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 2.8

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    Li Si warns Han’s king: Zhao will attack Han first. Qin and Han share risks. Submit to Qin, or face invasion and ruin.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 2.2

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    Han Fei advises Qin: use diplomacy to win Chu/Wei, ally with Han, strike Zhao. War is risky; reckless moves isolate Qin and court disaster.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 2.1

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    Han Fei warns Qin: attacking loyal, weak Han is a mistake. Ignore Zhao’s threat, drain strength, empower rivals, and risk unification failure.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 1.4

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    Han Fei criticizes Qin’s three blunders: premature peace with Chu and Wei, and self-serving ministers. These missed chances cost Qin hegemony.

  • Records of the Three Kingdoms – Sanguo Zhi

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    A historical text compiled by Chen Shou (233–297 CE) during the Western Jin dynasty. It is a biographical state-by-state history chronicling the Three Kingdoms period – Wei, Shu, and Wu – and comprises 65 scrolls: Book of Wei (30 scrolls),Book of Shu (15 scrolls), and Book of Wu (20 scrolls).

  • The Flames of Yiling [Three Kingdoms]

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    This article recounts the Battle of Yiling. Grieved by Guan Yu’s death, Liu Bei ignored advice to attack Wu. Lu Xun waited patiently, then launched a devastating fire attack, destroying Shu’s army. Liu Bei fled to Baidicheng (Baidi City), fell ill, and entrusted his kingdom to Zhuge Liang.