司馬法 By: Rangju Sima (4th cent. BC)
"Sima Fa by Rangju Sima is an intriguing piece of historical literature that offers readers a deep dive into ancient Chinese military strategies and tactics. The book provides detailed explanations and examples of various military principles, tactics, and maneuvers used by ancient Chinese generals. Sima's writing is clear and concise, making complex military concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Additionally, the book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories from ancient Chinese history that shed light on the practical applications of these military strategies. Overall, Sima Fa is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history or military theory." First Page: 司馬法仁本第一天子之義第二定爵第三嚴位第四用眾第五〈仁本〉　　　古者，以仁為本以義治之之為正。正不獲意則權。權出於戰，不出於中人，是故：殺人安人，殺之可也；攻其國愛其民，攻之可也；以戰止戰，雖戰可也。故仁見親，義見說，智見恃，勇見身，信見信。內得愛焉，所以守也；外得威焉，所以戰也。　　戰道：不違時，不歷民病，所以愛吾民也。不加喪，不因凶，所以愛夫其民也；冬夏不興師，所以兼愛民也。故國雖大，好戰必亡；天下雖安，忘戰必危。　　天下既平，天子大愷，春蒐秋獮；諸侯春振旅，秋治兵。所以不忘戰也。　　古者：逐奔不過百步，縱綏不過三舍，是以明其禮也；不窮不能而哀憐傷病，是以明其義也；成列而皷，是以明其信也；爭義不爭利，是以明其義也；又能舍服，是以明其勇也；知終知始，是以明其智也。六德以時合教，以為民紀之道也。自古之政也。　　先王之治，順天之道；設地之宜；官民之德；而正名治物；立國辨職，以爵分祿。諸侯說懷，海外來服，獄弭而兵寢，聖德之治也。　　其次�... Continue reading book >>

司馬法 By: Rangju Sima (4th cent. BC)

"Sima Fa by Rangju Sima is an intriguing piece of historical literature that offers readers a deep dive into ancient Chinese military strategies and tactics. The book provides detailed explanations and examples of various military principles, tactics, and maneuvers used by ancient Chinese generals. Sima's writing is clear and concise, making complex military concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Additionally, the book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories from ancient Chinese history that shed light on the practical applications of these military strategies. Overall, Sima Fa is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history or military theory."

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司馬法

仁本第一天子之義第二定爵第三嚴位第四用眾第五

〈仁本〉

　　古者，以仁為本以義治之之為正。正不獲意則權。權出於戰，不出於中人，是故：殺人安人，殺之可也；攻其國愛其民，攻之可也；以戰止戰，雖戰可也。故仁見親，義見說，智見恃，勇見身，信見信。內得愛焉，所以守也；外得威焉，所以戰也。

　　戰道：不違時，不歷民病，所以愛吾民也。不加喪，不因凶，所以愛夫其民也；冬夏不興師，所以兼愛民也。故國雖大，好戰必亡；天下雖安，忘戰必危。　　天下既平，天子大愷，春蒐秋獮；諸侯春振旅，秋治兵。所以不忘戰也。

　　古者：逐奔不過百步，縱綏不過三舍，是以明其禮也；不窮不能而哀憐傷病，是以明其義也；成列而皷，是以明其信也；爭義不爭利，是以明其義也；又能舍服，是以明其勇也；知終知始，是以明其智也。六德以時合教，以為民紀之道也。自古之政也。

　　先王之治，順天之道；設地之宜；官民之德；而正名治物；立國辨職，以爵分祿。諸侯說懷，海外來服，獄弭而兵寢，聖德之治也。

　　其次�... Continue reading book >>

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