The Art of War · Character
Ho Shih
A commentator on The Art of War.
minor
Also known as 何氏 Ho Shih, Shih
First appearance: the commentators
Ho Shih shows up with force in VII: Manoeuvring. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Commentator offering interpretations on the principles of concentration and division of troops.
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In VII: Manoeuvring: Commentator offering interpretations on the principles of concentration and division of troops. Later, in Endnotes: Quoted for the remark that a noble general would not regret his conduct even if…
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