Sun Tzi and Ancient Chinese Military Science – II
June 5, 2023
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Organiser
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Subscribe
Home General

Sun Tzi and Ancient Chinese Military Science – II

Archive Manager by WEB DESK
Sep 21, 2013, 12:00 am IST
in General
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegramEmail

Understanding Our Neighbours

Aravind Yelery, Shanghai

If one reads Sun Tzi’s book, The Art of Warfare, it is easy to notice that he was not merely talking about the physical warfare on the battlefield but the gist of his ideas consisted psychological wars and mental conditioning. Sun is credited for formulating strict military code of conduct, describing the distinction between war with material and war with mantle. He led down the principles of discipline and obedience which helped Chinese rulers immensely. The Japanese warring class and emperors even derived few lessons from Master Sun’s thoughts.

Sun’s literary ability of narrating and laying down his experience in literary form was exceptional. Once he produced his masterpiece, The Art of Warfare, Sun rose to prominence. King He Lu of Wu Kingdom welcomed Sun and gave him an opportunity to serve his army as Commanding General. A Chinese historian, Ssu-ma Ch`ien described Sun’s chivalry and his rise as general. Once, King He Lu ordered Sun Tzi to demonstrate his ability as a military leader especially with a contingent of Women. The king wanted to evaluate the efficacy of military teachings in Women’s case. Sun ordered for bringing 180 ladies from the royal harem, divided them into two companies, and placed one of the king’s favorite concubines at the head of each. He then explained them the drills and gave instructions; upon assuming that all the explanation being delivered clearly, he started his drill-test. He noticed that the women soldiers were too casual for not following his orders twice and the concubines-in-command laughed away the orders, Sun fumed, “if words of command are not clear and distinct, if orders are not thoroughly understood, the general is to blame.  But if his orders ARE clear, and the soldiers nevertheless disobey, then it is the fault of their officers” and hence he ordered the leaders of the two companies to be beheaded. The king had to consent. After establishing his full control over military units in Wu kingdom, Sun carried out number of military campaigns successfully for Wu’s.

Sun Tzi’s strategic thinking influenced military leaders in Asia and abroad. While leaving his imprint on ancient Chinese and Asian history, Sun Tzi left a legacy of strategic acumen and its application across centuries. Japanese warring class, Samurai, even adopted Sun’s popular work as the principle of warfare, the warring class in Korea and Japan had to study this text. Sun’s thoughts were elementary in modern China and were referred by several leaders.

(The writer is a Corporate Consultant Sanghai ji Ou, Sanghai/Delhi)

ShareTweetSendShareSend
Previous News

Food Security Bill: what it has and what it lacks

Next News

A Curtain-raiser for Alternative Leadership

Related News

Loka Kerala Sabha: Controversy over CM Vijayan New York event, Oppn claims up to Rs 85 lakh charge to sit close to CM

Loka Kerala Sabha: Controversy over CM Vijayan New York event, Oppn claims up to Rs 85 lakh charge to sit close to CM

Manipur: 15 injured in attacks by Kuki militants; Gun fights between militants and security forces reported

Manipur: 15 injured in attacks by Kuki militants; Gun fights between militants and security forces reported

Railway Accidents: Attempts to derail the reform story of Bharatiya Rail through attacks & sabotage

Railway Accidents: Attempts to derail the reform story of Bharatiya Rail through attacks & sabotage

Revisiting Tiananmen Square: When the Communist Party of China massacred Protesting Students

Revisiting Tiananmen Square: When the Communist Party of China massacred Protesting Students

The Malevolent Dragon: From Tiananmen Square to Belt and Road Initiative

The Malevolent Dragon: From Tiananmen Square to Belt and Road Initiative

Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn’t Have ‘Kavach’ Safety System— What’s this safety system?

Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn’t Have ‘Kavach’ Safety System— What’s this safety system?

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

Loka Kerala Sabha: Controversy over CM Vijayan New York event, Oppn claims up to Rs 85 lakh charge to sit close to CM

Loka Kerala Sabha: Controversy over CM Vijayan New York event, Oppn claims up to Rs 85 lakh charge to sit close to CM

Manipur: 15 injured in attacks by Kuki militants; Gun fights between militants and security forces reported

Manipur: 15 injured in attacks by Kuki militants; Gun fights between militants and security forces reported

Railway Accidents: Attempts to derail the reform story of Bharatiya Rail through attacks & sabotage

Railway Accidents: Attempts to derail the reform story of Bharatiya Rail through attacks & sabotage

Revisiting Tiananmen Square: When the Communist Party of China massacred Protesting Students

Revisiting Tiananmen Square: When the Communist Party of China massacred Protesting Students

The Malevolent Dragon: From Tiananmen Square to Belt and Road Initiative

The Malevolent Dragon: From Tiananmen Square to Belt and Road Initiative

Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn’t Have ‘Kavach’ Safety System— What’s this safety system?

Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn’t Have ‘Kavach’ Safety System— What’s this safety system?

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremonially launches National Education Policy 2020 in Assam

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremonially launches National Education Policy 2020 in Assam

Study says memory killer cells can improve melanoma patients’ chances of survival

Study says memory killer cells can improve melanoma patients’ chances of survival

MOVEit transfer tool leveraged by hackers to steal user data: US security researchers

MOVEit transfer tool leveraged by hackers to steal user data: US security researchers

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida “deeply saddened” over loss of lives in Odisha train accident

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida “deeply saddened” over loss of lives in Odisha train accident

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Special Report
  • Sci & Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Books
  • Interviews
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Obituary
  • Podcast
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Refund and Cancellation

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies