The Art of War · Character
Mei Yao-chʽên
A Sung dynasty poet and commentator on Sun Tzǔ.
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Also known as Mei Yao, Mei Yao - Chʽên
First appearance: The Commentators
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A poet of the Sung dynasty whose commentary was praised by Ou-yang Hsiu for clarifying Sun Tzǔ's true meaning and dispersing confusion.
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In The Commentators: A poet of the Sung dynasty whose commentary was praised by Ou-yang Hsiu for clarifying Sun Tzǔ's true meaning and dispersing confusion. Later, in VII: Manoeuvring: Commentator providing insights on…
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