“The qi (vital force) of yin and yang” refers to the two types of qi – an element that constitutes all things corporeal. With opposite attributes, the qi of yin and qi of yang interact with each other in accordance with certain laws. Such interaction is a catalyst for the generation and changing of all things. In addition, the circulation of the …

Ai (哀) and diao (吊) essays were written in ancient times to express mourning for someone who had died a natural death or from an extreme misfortune. Ai, or an essay of mourning, was written to express grief or compassion. It was originally written for someone who died young; later, it was written to mourn a person’s miserable life or unfortunate …

A person who is skilled at warfare controls his opponents and is not controlled by them. The key point here is an emphasis on controlling the initiative in a battle. On the battlefield, a prerequisite for victory is the troop commander’s ability to determine the course of battle and steer it in the desired direction. Initiative in a battle is based…

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