The Art of War by Master Taigong Chapter 53 Dog Strategy - Training Soldiers

This Chapter from The Art of War describe Jiang Taigong's advice to King Wu on training soldiers. Taigong advocates for categorizing soldiers based on their individual strengths and motivations, creating specialized units like the fearless "Blade-Facing Warriors" and the vengeful "Revenge Warriors." Eleven distinct soldier types are outlined, each with unique characteristics and fighting styles. Effective army management, according to Taigong, hinges on understanding and strategically utilizing these specialized units. The dialogue concludes with King Wu's approval of Taigong's insightful strategy.