# Li Chʽüan — The Art of War character guide

> Li Chʽüan in The Art of War by Sun Tzu.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-the-commentators

## Who they are

A Tang dynasty writer who annotated Sun Tzǔ.

## In the story

### [VII: Manoeuvring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_war_se/chapters/vii-manoeuvring)

Commentator referenced for interpretations on the 'art of deviation' and tactical manoeuvring.

### [XI: The Nine Situations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_war_se/chapters/xi-the-nine-situations)

Commentator contributing to the interpretation of desperate ground and troop morale.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_art_of_war_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced for his allusion to Han Hsin's victory at the Wei River and for mentioning the Viscount of Chʽu.

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