The Art of War · Character
Li Chʽüan
A Tang dynasty writer who annotated Sun Tzǔ.
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First appearance: the commentators
Li Chʽüan shows up with force in VII: Manoeuvring. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Commentator referenced for interpretations on the 'art of deviation' and tactical manoeuvring.
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In VII: Manoeuvring: Commentator referenced for interpretations on the 'art of deviation' and tactical manoeuvring. Later, in XI: The Nine Situations: Commentator contributing to the interpretation of desperate ground…
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