What are the top ten military books in ancient China? Sun Tzu's Art of War is the title of China's ancient works on the art of war, which later became the general name of military works. The history and literature of Han Art recorded 53 ancient art books, 790 articles and 43 volumes. The art of war in past dynasties can be divided into art of war, military strategy, training, array method, military system, weapons, city defense, military geography, biography of famous soldiers and so on. The earliest existing complete art book is The Art of War by Sun Tzu.
China's top ten ancient military books refer to Sun Tzu's Art of War, Sun Bin's Art of War, Woods, Liu Tao, Wei Liaozi, Sima Fa, Taibai Silent, Huber Jing, Ji Xiao Shu Xin and Training Jing.
NO. 1 Sun Tzu's Art of War-the earliest art of war.
Sun Tzu's Art of War, also known as Sun Tzu, Wu Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Wu's Art of War, was written by Sun Wu at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period and consists of three volumes. Sun Wu, whose name was Changqing, was born in the State of Qi and later returned to Wu. Together with Wu Yuan, he helped the State of Wu attack the State of Chu, setting an example of winning more with less.
Sun Tzu's Art of War has been handed down from generation to generation. The first volume: planning, fighting, plotting to attack and shape; In the volume: potential articles, imaginary articles, military struggles, miscellaneous articles, and marching articles; Volume II: Topography, Nine Places, Fire Attack, Utility. A total of more than 7000 words. Based on the materialist view of war, the author emphasizes subjective initiative, observes and applies the laws of war with dialectics, understands the universality and particularity of war contradictions, and adopts the analysis method from phenomenon to essence.
For example, "know yourself and know yourself, and fight every battle", "take it by surprise" and "wait for work and starve" have become the military guiding ideology for more than 2000 years. Sun Tzu's Art of War, known as the "Holy Book of Military Science" and "the world's first ancient book on military science", spread to Japan in the 7th century, and was translated into French, English, German, Czech and Russian after18th century.
NO.2 can be called the second art of war of Sun Tzu-Sun Bin's art of war.
Sun Bin's Art of War, also known as Qi Sunzi, was written by Sun Bin of Qi during the Warring States Period. Sun Bin is the grandson of Sun Wuyi, about the same age as Shang Yang and Monk. There are 98 original books in 4 volumes in the picture, which have been lost for more than 0/000 years. 1972 Found in the Han Tomb of Zhangzi, Linyi, Shandong Province, compiled into 1 1000 words, with 30 articles.
The first part includes 15 articles, such as capturing Pang Juan, seeing Wang Wei, asking Wang Wei, asking Chen Ji, selecting soldiers, fighting on the moon, eight arrays, defending the ground, preparing for the situation, selecting soldiers, killing soldiers, delaying the gas, etc. The next part contains 15 articles, including: Ten Wars, Ten Questions, Micro-armor, Subjective and Objective Points, Good People, Five-Five Honors, Defeated Soldiers, Righteousness, Morality, Defeat, Cheng Xiong, Five Degrees and Nine Gains, Accumulation and Sparseness, Oddness.
Sun Tzu's Art of War developed the pre-Qin military thoughts on the basis of Sun Tzu's Art of War and Woods. Such as "winning without arrogance and losing with grace", "being ready at every turn" and "winning without arrogance and losing with grace" have a great influence on future military strategists.
Third place Wu Qi's works during the Warring States Period-Woods
Wuqi during the Warring States Period (? -the first 38 1 year), two volumes. Wuqi is a patriotic person. He took Zeng Shen as his teacher and was good at fighting. At first, he served as an official in Lu, then went to Wei, Zhao, Chu and other countries and was murdered by Chu nobles. Wuqi can share weal and woe with the foot soldiers and work in Qiang Bing.
According to legend, Woods had 48 articles in the early Han Dynasty, and only 6 articles are left today (18), accounting for more than 3,000 words. The six chapters are: map the country, anticipate the enemy, manage the soldiers, discuss the generals, respond to the situation and inspire. Respecting propriety and righteousness and being observant are the main contents of his book. Woods is an important material for studying the history of Wuqi and the Warring States Period.
Woods is a famous ancient art classic in China, and it is one of the seven books in The Five Classics. According to legend, it was written by Wu Qi at the beginning of the Warring States Period and spread at the end of the Warring States Period. The Book of Han Yi Wen Zhi is called "Forty-eight Articles of Wuqi", and Sui Shu Jing Ji Zhi and Tang Xin Yi Shu Wen Zhi are all included in one volume. Today, there are six volumes of Continuation of Ancient Yi Series, which were published in Song Dynasty and Ming and Qing Dynasties. They are divided into two volumes. Woods is a precious heritage of ancient culture in China. Some military theories and methods discussed in this book have had a profound influence on military strategists of past dynasties after the Warring States Period and still have high scientific value.
Fourth place Jiang Taigong's legendary work-Tamia Liu
Six Towers, also known as Six Towers of the Taigong and The Art of War of the Taigong, was written by the Taigong King (namely Lu Shang and Jiang Ziya) in the early Zhou Dynasty. It is generally believed that it is relied on by future generations and the author is no longer available. It is generally believed that this book was written in the Warring States period. This book is compiled in the form of dialogue between Taigong and King Wen and King Wu. This book is not recorded in History of Han Dynasty, Records of Arts and Literature, Records of Military Strategists, but it is classified as "Taigong" in Taoism, of which 8 1 is for seeking, 7 1 for being strict, and 85 for being ice. Confucianism records the six histories of the country, that is, the six roads now, covering the world and the army. Words are the same. "
According to legend, Six Towers was written by Lv Wang in the Western Zhou Dynasty, with a total of six volumes. Ginger, the word is still good, the word is tooth, the native place is unknown, resourceful and good at fighting. He helped Zhou destroy the Shang Dynasty and sealed it in the State of Qi, commonly known as the surname. After textual research, it is confirmed that the book Liu Tao was compiled under its name during the Warring States Period! "Tao" is the way to fight, and the "six roads" are Wen Tao, Wu Tao, Long Tao, Tiger Road, Leopard Road and Dog Road.
Six Taos consists of 60 articles with more than 20,000 words. The names of these 60 articles are: literati, state affairs, literary talent, Ming Chuan, Liu Shou, defending the country, worshiping the sages, awarding the sages, rewarding and punishing, military tactics, initiation, enlightenment, literary criticism, smooth initiation, three doubts, Wang Yi, discussing generals, selecting generals, establishing generals, commanding power, sharpening the army, and yinji.
All the pre-Qin military establishment, management, training, marching, disposal, attack and defense, combat tools, weapons and their military theories are almost all-encompassing. Discuss in the form of questions and answers, with notes, vivid language and full reasoning. It is a well-known ancient military monograph.
The fifth place is Liao Weizi, a strategist of Qin State.
It was written by Wei Chou in the Warring States Period, with five volumes in total. Liao Wei's life story is different. One said that he was the minister of Qin and the backbone of Wei (now Kaifeng, Henan). He lobbied to the state of Qin and was highly valued by the government of Qin, so he was called Wei Chou. He is from Wei Huiwang and is good at military strategy.
"Wei Liaozi" has 22 articles in 5 volumes: one day, officers and men talk about it, control it, and fight for power and profit; The second volume: attack power, defense power, twelve tombs, military discussion and general management; Volume three officials, root cause, power struggle, heavy punishment order, martial law order, and fensai order; Volume four bundles of five orders, single order, single order, your legend, military orders; The fifth volume soldiers teach and command. A total of more than 4400 words.
The first 12 is about political views and views on war, and the last 10 discusses military orders and military systems. For example, the political view of "self-seeking" is that "the past life can't be reached, the afterlife can't wait, and those who seek themselves also", the principle of war is "punishing violence and forbidding non-aggression", and the operational thought is "judging the enemy and then sending troops", which contains simple dialectical materialism.
Sixth place Qi Weiwang's works-Sima Fa
Sima Fa is one of the important military books in ancient China. Written in the early Warring States period. According to Biography of Sima Yi in Historical Records, "Qi Weiwang (356 BC-320 BC) ordered the doctor to examine the ancient Sima Yi's art of war, and attached it, so it was called Sima Yi's art of war." The Han Dynasty spoke highly of Sima Fa. When Emperor Wudi was in the reign of Emperor Wu, he was chosen by Sima's Art of War and listed as a doctor. At that time, Sima Fa had 150 pieces. Today, there are only five pieces left: Ren, Tianziyi, Rank, Strict Position and Public Use.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Sima Yi wrote three volumes. When Zuntian was Fu, he changed his surname. Sima Fa was compiled by ministers in Qi Weiwang, and is called Sima Art of War.
There used to be 155 articles in this book, but now there are 5 articles with more than 3000 words. These five articles are: benevolence, the meaning of the son of heaven, Jue Jue, strict position, and public use. His writing is generally based on Taoism, morality, benevolence and righteousness, combining Confucianism and Taoism, and expounds that the purpose of war is to protect the people and stop the war. Taking Xia, Shang and Wednesday as examples, he appointed the emperor to command the army, set up ranks within the army, be serious about military discipline, and be good at using the masses. Sima Fa focuses on military theory.
The seventh book, Taibai Silence, is a famous military work in the Tang Dynasty.
Taibai Mute is called Taibai Mute, which was written by Li Zhi in Tang Dynasty. Total 10 volume. The book is divided into 10 doors, which are people's tactics, miscellaneous weapons, offensive weapons, preparation, array diagram, eulogy, Shu Jie, prescription, miscellaneous industry and miscellaneous body. This military book is based on Wang Changming, and the country is rich and powerful, both inside and outside. In the method of military offensive and defensive warfare, there are quite simple materialist and dialectical factors.
The full name is "the enemy of God is too white and silent". Important ancient art books in China. By Li Zhi, the capital of our time is in the east of Tang Daizong. Li Li's record is not detailed. The Biography of Jixian mentioned that he served as an official of Jingnan Province and Zhou Xian's secretariat. This book has 10 volumes. There are Mohai Golden Pot, Ping Jin Ting Ji, Shadow and Song Manuscript, etc.
NO.8 The Art of War on the Actual Use of Soldiers-Tiger Bell Classic
Tiger Bell Classic was written by Xu Dong in Song Dynasty, with 20 volumes 120. Its content is mainly to give play to Sun Tzu's Art of War and Taibai's viewpoint of silence. The first issue 10 mainly discusses the actual use of troops.
China's famous art of war in Song Dynasty. Xu Dong, a native of Wu Jun (now Wuxian, Jiangsu) in the Northern Song Dynasty, was written in the first year of Jingdezhen (1004) for four years, with 20 volumes and 2 10 articles, with a total of 2 10 topics. Xu Dong served in Wu Xiongjun, and Zhou Jun joined the army. This book has been printed by Jiajing in Ming Dynasty and Sikuquanshu in Qing Dynasty. Tiger Bell Classic emphasizes human resources and geographical advantages, with weather as the main theme, and also emphasizes wind angle, manpower and medical care. Xu Dong believes that the relationship between heaven, earth and human beings should be "man first, earth second and heaven second" (Tiger Bell Classic published in Ming Dynasty, the same below), and people (mainly generals) should be attached importance to in the war.
NO.9 Qi Jiguang's book-Ji Xiao's new book
Ji Xiao Shu Xin is a summary of Qi Jiguang's experience in training and running the army during the Pingwa War in the southeast coast. In the preface, he said, "Over the past few years, I owe it to East Zhejiang, but I know that Sun Wu's methods and my procedures are subtle." The first is to start with a detailed plan, but it is meaningless. The so-called excellent teaching of Zen family is also something that scholars can do. Therefore, it is a collection of foot soldiers' training programs, which can be selected from * mu of people and even orders, tactics, camps, martial arts, sentry posts and water battles, and the practical and effective ones are selected, and each one is a book, so that the three armed forces can learn. Gu suffers from writing difficulties and loves to teach people. The title of this guest is "Ji Xiaoshuxin".
Ji Xiaoxin's Letter, also known as Ji Xiao, was written by Qi Jiguang when he fought against Japanese invaders in the southeast coast of Ming Dynasty. A total of 65,438+08 volumes, each with its own drawings. There are "application", "training", "public tone" and "or topic" at the beginning of the volume, of which "or topic" is the most important. The text is divided into 18 articles, such as martial arts, combat orders, combat orders, soldiers' orders, laws and regulations, contests, camps, drills, expeditions, long soldiers, cards, short soldiers, shooting methods, boxing classics, various weapons, flags, sentries and sailors. This book focuses on practice and summarizes experiences and lessons. It is a necessary book to study the military history of Ming Dynasty.
Qi Jiguang's Works During the Training Period in the No.1 10 Issue-The Practice of Training
The Practical Discipline of Training was written by Qi Jiguang when he was training in Zhen Ji Town. This book has 9 volumes and 6 miscellaneous volumes. Together with Ji Xiao, it is called Qi Shu.
The Practical Discipline of Training was written by Qi Jiguang when he was training in Zhen Ji Town. This book has 9 volumes and 6 miscellaneous volumes. Together with Ji Xiao, it is called Qi Shu. Nine volumes, nine articles and 264 articles. The specific terms are: martial arts first, courage second, eyes and ears third, hands and feet fourth, camp fifth (field exercise), camp sixth (camp), camp seventh (camp), camp eighth (combat contract) and general ninth. Attached are six volumes and six articles: General Theory of Storage Training (Part I and Part II), General Ren Baojing, Oral Instruction of Altar (edited by Li Chao and Hu Shouren), Military Equipment Explanation, Riding Chariots and Riding Battalion Explanation.