Going through the reference materials in preparation for writing, I read the comment that The Art of Command: Wei Liao Zi's Strategies of War is another distinguished work of military science with principles "no inferior to Master Sun Wu". It suffices to show the importance of this great work no matter whether the comment is just praise in general or formal conclusion after earnest study.

Originally known as Wei Liao Zi. this book was named after the militarv aenius Wei Liao. Thouah lackina in battlefield experience, he was an astute political observer and brilliant strategist with a superb grasp of civil and military measures critical to a state's survival.He had many conversations with the king of Wei, and their discussion is included in the first chapter of this book. Later. while serving as Supreme Military Commander to Emperor Shihuang of the Qin Dynasty, the conditions of the tumultuous Warring States Period enabled him to study the latest war developments and raise military theories to new heights. In fact. his work has been hailed as a distinguished work of military science with principles on par with Sun Zi's.As war was followed by peace, the Chinese learnt to apply his studies on strategy in the business world instead. Today, we can still appreciate its profound wisdom in managing resourcessometimes limited and deDletina - in today's volatile world.

Part 1

The Legend of Master Wei Liao Zi

Part 2

The Art of War by Master Wei Liao Zi

Volume One

Chapter 1: Stressing the Role of People

Chapter 2: Military Strategies

Chapter 3: Military System is the Guarantee for Victory in War

Chapter 4: Bringing the Fighting to Full Momentum

Volume Two

Chapter 5: Strategies and Tactics

Chapter 6: Strategies of Defence

Chapter 7:12 Recommendations and Lessons in Running

Countries and Armies

Chapter 8: Theories on War

Chapter 9: The Judicial Responsibility of the Commander

Volume Three

Chapter 10: Appointing Officials and Instituting Systems are

Fundamental to State Administration

Chapter 11: Development of Economy and Advocacy of Ethics

are the Key to State Administration

Chapter 12: Military Tactics

Chapter 13: Implementing Severe Punishment

Chapter 14: The System of Mutual Guarantee and Punishment

Chapter 15: Decrees Governing the Administration of Military

Camps

Volume Four

Chapter 16: Military Laws for Army Administration

Chapter 17: Decrees for Army Organisation and Formation

Chapter 18: Ways of Commanding the Troops

Chapter 19: Appointment of the Chief General

Chapter 20: Administration of the Vanguard Troops

Volume Five

Chapter 21: Decrees for Military Training

Chapter 22: Rules of War